Grande Fleur de Lyeth Reserve 2009
Lyeth Estate in Sonoma County has been a pioneer in the art of blending wines since 1981. Their traditional aim is to bring harmony and complexity to multi-varietal wines, especially from original Bordeaux varieties. Grande Fleur de Lyeth Reserve 2009 reinforces that heritage (and the winery’s excellent reputation) in a silky-smooth blend of Cabernet, Merlot and Petite Sirah.
Lovely and smooth, concentrated dark fruits again, with a hint of cedar and oak. 13.5% Vol. Enjoy to 2012.
Hamilton Block Leconfield
Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
The aromas and flavors of eucalyptus and mint are hallmarks of Coonawarra. Chief winemaker Paul Gordon is a Coonawarra master and a graduate of Australia’s famed Roseworthy wine school. This 2009 was just released and is ready to drink now, although it can be cellared for a few years.
Juicy black currant overlaid with cedar, oak and a touch of cinnamon. 14.5% Vol. Enjoy to 2016.
Château Millegrand-Mourral 2008
This superb Grande Réserve was just awarded Gold in the 2010 Independent Winemaker Competition in France, along with Silver at the 2010 International Wine Competition. Crafted from Syrah, Carignan and Grenache from 60-year-old vines. Twelve months in fine oak gives intense aromas. Full and rich, structured and elegant.
Generous ripe black fruits, rounded tannins with notes of black pepper and spice. 13% Vol. Enjoy to 2014.
J. Opi Reserve Malbec 2009
Sumptuous, barrel-aged, inky dark, this is a limited-edition special Reserve from Argentina’s Opi Sadler. His winemaking peers call him ’the magician,’ and he’s on a phenomenal run of trophy wins and medal successes. His (anything but) regular 2008 Malbec won a top trophy at the Decanter World Wine Awards.
Velvety, concentrated black fruit, spicy plum, with a hint of coffee and smoky oak. 14% Vol. Enjoy to 2017.
Collezione di Paolo Sangiovese 2009
"Always a good buy ... excellent value" says Wine Spectator of Paolo’s Chianti. The wine you have here is his ’mini-Chianti’ —made with Sangiovese grapes grown just outside the famous Tuscan region. It has all the same characteristics you’d expect (bright fruit flavor and silky texture) and famously out-tastes other winemakers’ Chianti.
Silky cherry and plum fruit, rounded tannins and a hint of marzipan on the finish. 13% Vol. Enjoy to 2013.
Ermita San Lorenzo Gran Reserva 2001
This is a beautifully mature blend of rich, spicy old vine Garnacha (Grenache), and voluptuously smooth Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in French oak for 36 months, at a 500 year old cellar in Campo de Borja. With impeccable quality credentials from vineyard to bottle, it’s a fine example of what Spain does so well —produce perfectly cellared, silkily oaked, mature Gran Reservas.
Generously rich, spicy black cherry, plum and juicy blackberry flavors laced with silky vanilla oak. 14% Vol. Enjoy to 2013.
Black Saint Peter Old Vine Zinfandel 2009
his silky, full-flavored Zinfandel is made by experienced Lodi winemaker Joseph Smith using fruit from some of the region’s oldest vineyard sites. The grape’s history makes for colorful reading. It first appeared on the East Coast during the Gold Rush, and it’s still considered California’s own home-grown contribution to the world of wine.
Silky, concentrated dark cherry and boysenberry with a hint of leather and oak. 13.5% Vol. Enjoy to 2013.
Renaudin Reserve Petite Sirah 2009
Your prime example is DEEP, dark Petite Sirah. The California specialty “takes no prisoners, delivering plenty of flavor” (Tim Atkin, Master of Wine) —Reed’s patiently barrel-aged reserve packs even more punch than most. Enjoy an e(X)tremely smooth, berry and spice-loaded red that’s great with grilled meat.
Ripe blackberry and plum with rich chocolate, molasses and spice. So smooth. 14.3% Vol. Enjoy to 2016.
Don Cayetano Sauvignon 2010
Especially when it’s from the dynamic estate of Don Cayetano in beautiful Colchagua. Here, he’s taking Chilean Sauvignon to new heights by planting his vineyards higher every year —you’ll taste the resulting (breathtaking) purity, which is helped along by year-round sunshine and the crystal clean Andean snowmelt. A wonderfully crisp, refreshing white and the perfect spring apéritif.
A thoroughly refreshing mouthful of lemon and kiwi. A clean, dry finish. 12.5% Vol. Enjoy to 2013
Camino las Rias Albariño 2009
Albariño is a very special white grape variety from northwestern Spain, now also grown in parts of California. Its characteristics are unique but not completely unlike those of Riesling and Viognier. Camino Las Rias is a terrific example from a small estate called Bodega Viña Nora and winemaker Josephine Perry.
Refreshing and steely dry with abundant apricot and citrus flavors. 13% Vol. Enjoy to 2012.
Villa Farnia di Farnese 2009
A past vintage of this refreshing, elegant white won the prestigious White Wine of the Year Award at London’s International Wine Challenge. That’s just one of dozens of impressive awards notched up by the hugely successful Farnese estate, three times Italy’s ’Winery of the Year’ in the country’s highly influential Luca Maroni wine guide.
Refreshing, clean citrus flavors balanced harmoniously with ripe melon. 12% Vol. Enjoy to 2013.
St. Supéry Virtú Meritage 2007
A delicious marriage of crisp Sauvignon Blanc and softer, barrel-fermented Semillon from the celebrated St. Supéry estate and their acclaimed winemaker, Michael Beaulac (left). The term ’Meritage’, (a cross of ’merit’ and ’heritage’) was created in 1988 as a badge of quality, referring to red and white wines created using varietals blended in the style of Bordeaux.
A lovely balance of crisp lemon, fresh lime and rounded, riper white fruit. 13.3% Vol. Enjoy to 2012.
Madame F Marsanne Sauvignon Blanc 20099
Albariño is a very special white grape variety from northwestern Spain, now also grown in parts of California. Its characteristics are unique but not completely unlike those of Riesling and Viognier. Camino Las Rias is a terrific example from a small estate called Bodega Viña Nora and winemaker Josephine Perry.
Rich and rounded, white peach and pear in harmony with refreshing lemon. 12% Vol. Enjoy to 2013.
Charles Smith Riesling 2009
Washington State’s potential for high quality Riesling has led Germany’s famous Riesling ambassador, Dr. Ernest Loosen, to invest here. Meanwhile, Charles Smith, with his usual confident flair, is making some of the most delicious examples in the state. This wine shows great finesse with classic mineral and key lime characters.
Crisp, steely, fruity and dry with a racy finish. 12.5% Vol. Enjoy to 2013.
Le Petit Pauvre Chardonnay 2008
Le Petite Pauvre is a special release from renowned Bill Knuttel, who spent decades building the reputations of some of California’s top boutique wineries (Chalk Hill and Saintsbury among others) before setting up on his own. Bill has access to some prime quality grapes and, for his Petit Pauvre label, headed to various corners of Monterey County seeking out sustainably farmed, handpicked Chardonnay for a wine of exceptional purity.
Peach and grapefruit zestiness with a touch of vanilla and lovely mineral purity. 13.9% Vol. Enjoy to 2012.
Field of Stones Sauvignon Blanc 2010
At Marlborough estate Dr. John Forrest produces tiny-volume Sauvignons that critics have said outclass premium Cloudy Bay. For Field Of Stones, he used fruit from one of the finest single vineyard plots in Marlborough. The myriad stones here lend minerality and panache to the intensely aromatic wine, but only tiny amounts can be made. A truly refreshing white.
Vibrant gooseberry, asparagus, fresh tropical notes and a lovely, clean stony finish. 13% Vol. Enjoy to 2013.
Grande Fleur de Lyeth Reserve 2009
Lyeth Estate in Sonoma County has been a pioneer in the art of blending wines since 1981. Their traditional aim is to bring harmony and complexity to multi-varietal wines, especially from original Bordeaux varieties. Grande Fleur de Lyeth Reserve 2009 reinforces that heritage (and the winery’s excellent reputation) in a silky-smooth blend of Cabernet, Merlot and Petite Sirah.
Lovely and smooth, concentrated dark fruits again, with a hint of cedar and oak. 13.5% Vol. Enjoy to 2012.
Hamilton Block Leconfield
Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
The aromas and flavors of eucalyptus and mint are hallmarks of Coonawarra. Chief winemaker Paul Gordon is a Coonawarra master and a graduate of Australia’s famed Roseworthy wine school. This 2009 was just released and is ready to drink now, although it can be cellared for a few years.
Juicy black currant overlaid with cedar, oak and a touch of cinnamon. 14.5% Vol. Enjoy to 2016.
Château Millegrand-Mourral 2008
This superb Grande Réserve was just awarded Gold in the 2010 Independent Winemaker Competition in France, along with Silver at the 2010 International Wine Competition. Crafted from Syrah, Carignan and Grenache from 60-year-old vines. Twelve months in fine oak gives intense aromas. Full and rich, structured and elegant.
Generous ripe black fruits, rounded tannins with notes of black pepper and spice. 13% Vol. Enjoy to 2014.
J. Opi Reserve Malbec 2009
Sumptuous, barrel-aged, inky dark, this is a limited-edition special Reserve from Argentina’s Opi Sadler. His winemaking peers call him ’the magician,’ and he’s on a phenomenal run of trophy wins and medal successes. His (anything but) regular 2008 Malbec won a top trophy at the Decanter World Wine Awards.
Velvety, concentrated black fruit, spicy plum, with a hint of coffee and smoky oak. 14% Vol. Enjoy to 2017.
Don Cayetano Sauvignon 2010
Especially when it’s from the dynamic estate of Don Cayetano in beautiful Colchagua. Here, he’s taking Chilean Sauvignon to new heights by planting his vineyards higher every year —you’ll taste the resulting (breathtaking) purity, which is helped along by year-round sunshine and the crystal clean Andean snowmelt. A wonderfully crisp, refreshing white and the perfect spring apéritif.
A thoroughly refreshing mouthful of lemon and kiwi. A clean, dry finish. 12.5% Vol. Enjoy to 2013
Camino las Rias Albariño 2009
Albariño is a very special white grape variety from northwestern Spain, now also grown in parts of California. Its characteristics are unique but not completely unlike those of Riesling and Viognier. Camino Las Rias is a terrific example from a small estate called Bodega Viña Nora and winemaker Josephine Perry.
Refreshing and steely dry with abundant apricot and citrus flavors. 13% Vol. Enjoy to 2012.
Villa Farnia di Farnese 2009
A past vintage of this refreshing, elegant white won the prestigious White Wine of the Year Award at London’s International Wine Challenge. That’s just one of dozens of impressive awards notched up by the hugely successful Farnese estate, three times Italy’s ‘Winery of the Year’ in the country’s highly influential Luca Maroni wine guide.
Refreshing, clean citrus flavors balanced harmoniously with ripe melon. 12% Vol. Enjoy to 2013.
St. Supéry Virtú Meritage 2007
A delicious marriage of crisp Sauvignon Blanc and softer, barrel-fermented Semillon from the celebrated St. Supéry estate and their acclaimed winemaker, Michael Beaulac (left). The term ‘Meritage’, (a cross of ‘merit’ and ‘heritage’) was created in 1988 as a badge of quality, referring to red and white wines created using varietals blended in the style of Bordeaux.
A lovely balance of crisp lemon, fresh lime and rounded, riper white fruit. 13.3% Vol. Enjoy to 2012.
How does the Discovery Club work?
Your questions answered...
How often will I receive my Discovery Club case?
It’s up to you. We will reserve a case for you every three months. That works out to just one bottle a week.
Will you tell me about each case before you send it?
We will always notify you in advance of your next selection, so you will have plenty of time to decide whether or not you wish to accept.
What if one of the wines doesn’t appeal?
No problem, your cases are flexible. You can change as many wines as you like and our wine advisors are always on-hand to help you choose wines to suit you best.
Can I change the whole case?
Yes, you can choose from mixed, all-reds or all-whites selections ... just let us know.
What if I’m on vacation? Or have too much wine?
You can delay delivery or skip a case altogether. There is no commitment, you can take as many or as few cases as you like.
What if I don’t like the wine when I taste it?
No problem. Every bottle is fully guaranteed. If you don’t like a wine for any reason, just call us and we’ll refund you. Simple as that!
What if you deliver the wine and I don’t want it?
We never want you to receive wine you don’t need. So, if we deliver a case and it’s not wanted, just call us and we’ll take care of it.
