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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=90 BGCOLOR="#006699" TEXT="#080000" background="043fd5a3.jpg"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#993366" FACE="Bart" ><B>Cork Poppers </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#990099" FACE="Bavand" ><B>Fine Wine & Spirits</B></FONT><B>    </B><B> |  </B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#990033" FACE="Bangle" ><B>  </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Cork Poppers "><U><B>HOME</B></U></A></FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="id17.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="About Us"><U>About Us</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id18.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="News and Events"><U>News and Events</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id29.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Wine Of The Month Club"><U>Wine Of The Month Club</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id28.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Join Our Mailing List"><U>Join Our Mailing List</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id19.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Location"><U>Location</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us"><U>Contact Us</U></A>   |   <B>Our Products and Services</B>   |   <A HREF="id24.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Links"><U>Links</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id25.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Orders"><U>Orders</U></A></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#FFCC66" TEXT="#080000" background="044d2b03.jpg"> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=390 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I>Our Products and Services</I></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="0639ce80.jpg" border=0 width="156" height="232" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <I><B><U>Our store specializes in fine wines from around the world. We have your favorite everyday wines, select spirits and many wines for those special occasions!</U></B></I></div> <bR> <div> Our friendly and knowledgeable staff can help you choose which wines to try and add to your collection of favorites.</div> <bR> <div> <I>Our store offers more choices with over </I></div> <div> <I>1000 </I><I><B><U>DIFFERENT</U></B></I><I> items in our inventory.  </I></div> <bR> <div> <I><IMG SRC="17b91b60.png" border=0 width="145" height="182" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></I></div> <bR> <div> <I>You will find some of your favorite wines while discovering the opportunity to explore new labels and varietals.</I></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="31283750.png" border=0 width="131" height="117" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Arial" >Check Out Our Wine Of The Month Club</FONT></div> <bR> <div> Within our store is a temperature controlled Select and Reserve </div> <div> <B><U>"Wine Cellar Room"</U></B> for the wine enthusiast and those special events. </div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="051bc8d0.jpg" border=0 width="188" height="141" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <I>Also available at our store are Spirits, but it would be a mistake to think of us as just another liquor store.  Shopping at </I></div> <div> <I>Cork Poppers is enjoyable for the shopper who has missed </I><I><B><U>service </U></B></I><I>from their retail experience.</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>Our store also offers great gift ideas.  We have beautiful pre-made or custom made baskets, with our own unique style and packaging.  Come in and consult with our staff and we will help design a basket with you for </I><I><B><U>any occasion</U></B></I><I>, at no additional cost.</I></div> <bR> <div> <I><IMG SRC="179b3a40.png" border=0 width="179" height="164" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Block" ><IMG SRC="19399a10.png" border=0 width="153" height="161" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></FONT></div> <bR> <div> ===================================</div> <div> MANY OTHER IN STORE ITEMS!!!!!</div> <bR> <div> CHECK OUT OUR 15% OFF TABLE EVERY WEEK<FONT SIZE="6" COLOR="#0033CC" FACE="Brando" > !!!</FONT></div> <div> ==============================================================</div> <div> <B>Read Below For Some of Our Favorite Wines.</B></div> <div> =============================================================</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B><U>The Prices Below Change Monthly Due to Fair Market Value, Sales & Allocated Items So We do Not Post Prices, But You Can Request Current Prices, and Availability at any time: Just click on "Contact Us" or "Orders," and we will be Happy to Help you.</U></B></I></div> <div> <I><B><U>================</U></B></I><I><B><U>=</U></B></I><I><B><U>============================</U></B></I></div> <div> <I>Try A Great Chianti That Wine Spectator Magazine Gave 91pts and Calls it A "Smart Buy"</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>It Was Also on The Top 100 list in WS Magazine in 2005</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>And Now Again in The Top 100 of 2007</I></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="3468dcb0.jpg" border=0 width="141" height="203" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>91 points - Wine Spectator</B></div> <div> <B>88 points - International Wine Cellar</B></div> <bR> <div> An enticing, rather pronounced ruby red, edged with garnet. Its suite of fragrances exhibits considerable complexity, opening to dark fruit such as plum and blackcurrant, then enriched by a pungent spiciness that betrays cinnamon and clove. The attack offers dense, impressive pulp, and fine-grained tannins that marry beautifully with its alcohol; the result is a solidly-built, but not heavy or extractive, wine with a seamless, long-lingering finish. </div> <bR> <div> ===============================================================================================</div> <div> Luigi Bosca Malbec DOC</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="3567cb50.jpg" border=0 width="124" height="437" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> TASTING NOTES</div> <div> It shows an intense violet color and displays ripe cherry and plum aromas. Spiced, with hints of mocha and blackberries, this is a delicately perfumed wine with elegant sweetness.</div> <div> ==============================================================</div> <div> Aminea Greco Di Tufo</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="352b2f90.jpg" border=0 width="178" height="249" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> The Aminea winery was founded in 1997 and produced its first vintage in 1999. It is located in the town of Montemarano in the heart of the Taurasi appellation, which is known as the finest Aglianico-based wine. </div> <bR> <div> Tasting Notes  </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> This Greco di Tufo is light golden in color and intensely aromatic, with notes of almonds. It is excellent as an aperitif or served chilled with seafood and shellfish. </div> <bR> <div> Vintage 2004</div> <div> Wine Advocate - 8-29-05/ Issue 160 - 89 points - The Great Wine Values of Leonardo LoCascio's Winebow</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> "It is ripe and elegant, with more minerality...as well as a distinctive terroir, wet stone, volcanic character. Although earthy, the fruit dominates, revealing notes of lemon blossom, orange marmalade, and a hint of ripe apples. A delicious offering with loads of personality, it can be drunk as an aperitif, or served with poultry or seafood dishes."</div> <div> =============================================================</div> <div> Chateau Tour Saint - Bernard Fronsac Bordeaux</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="31f5b260.jpg" border=0 width="91" height="294" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> This wine typifies the Fronsac terroir.  It is very rich and has an inimitable bouquet of spices and black fruits.  It is well balanced, a dark ruby color, aromas of cassis and red cherries followed by a flavorful finish.  A wine for the table above all else.</div> <div> ================================================================</div> <div> Novelli Sagrantino Trebbiano</div> <bR> <div> This Trebbiano is not what you are expecting from Italian wine</div> <div> It is fresh clean and full of fruit!</div> <bR> <div>  You taste pears and almonds and then not just apricots but concentrated apricots like dried apricots.  It is beautiful, come try it!</div> <div> ====================================================================================================</div> <div> Antinori Peppoli Chianti Classico</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="3577afa0.jpg" border=0 width="122" height="250" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="358f6100.png" border=0 width="502" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot and Syrah<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> <IMG SRC="359f6100.png" border=0 width="502" height="16" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> I<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >ntense red fruit aromas, especially red currants and raspberries, are amplified by light hints of vanilla and coffee sensations. This full-bodied wine is pleasantly lingering with soft, sweet tannins. It should be drunk while still young for full expression of the fruit.</FONT></div> <div> =================================================================================</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <I><IMG SRC="342d9920.png" border=0 width="217" height="402" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></I></div> <bR> <div> <I>This wine starts out with strawberry jam and cherries.  Aromas of delicate perfume and milk chocolate with hints of spice, cayenne pepper, coffee beans and tobacco add to its intricacy.  Soft tannins, well-balanced astringency and wonderful acidity fill your palate and leave you wanting more.</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>75% Merlot 20% Cabernet Sauvignon </I></div> <div> <I>5% Cabernet Franc</I></div> <div> =========================================================================</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="33b94980.jpg" border=0 width="148" height="152" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> The 2006 Pinot Noir is medium ruby in color. A layer of hazelnut, which is contributed from oak, accompanies aromas of ripe cherries and plums. Rich fruit flavors with hints of milk chocolate linger in the elegant finish.</div> <div> ==================================================================================</div> <div> <IMG SRC="309c8c90.jpg" border=0 width="200" height="201" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> The Barnard Griffin Fumé Blanc has good aromas of fresh flowers and herbs backed with vanilla scents. This vintage shows good acidity and crispness. The flavors are dominated by ripe melon with faintly grassy hints in the finish. This wine has great acidity and a fantastic palate impression.  It is from The Columbia Valley from Washington State.</div> <div> ==================================================================================</div> <div> <IMG SRC="32968690.png" border=0 width="360" height="105" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> Enjoy the beautiful straw color and aromas of freshly cut red apple, vanilla and well-integrated oak. There are also enticing aromas of tropical and citrus fruit. The predominant flavors are clean, tart apple with toasty graham and subtle oak. This Chardonnay has a mouth-filling body with a medium-long finish that is very refreshing.</div> <div> <IMG SRC="32be5be0.png" border=0 width="229" height="190" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> =============================================================================</div> <div> <IMG SRC="319cf750.jpg" border=0 width="207" height="373" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> Vinedos y Bodegas Gormaz, was amongst the 16 founding wineries of Ribera del Duero's Denomintation of Origin.  From their 530 Hectare vineyard, averaging 40 years of age, they proudly introduce this, <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#66334C" FACE="Arial" ><B><U>12 Linajes Roble.</U></B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> Made from 100% "Tinta deo Pais", the native grape varietal better known as "Tempranillo".  </div> <bR> <div> Aromas: Elegant Tempranillo note, typical from the region, well balanced with a vanilla touch. </div> <bR> <div> Serving suggestion:  Fine cold cuts, semi-mature cheeses and grilled meats.</div> <div> ==================================================================</div> <bR> <div> =================================================================</div> <div> <IMG SRC="30825170.jpg" border=0 width="293" height="279" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Maramonte Syrage</U></B></div> <div> Nestled in a Valley at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada, close to Sequoia National Forest, the vineyards of Maramonte are planted in soil that is reminiscent of those found in the great growing regions of France and Italy.</div> <div> <B><U>Charles F. Mara's Maramonte Syrage</U></B> is produced here, from vineyards controlled and farmed to strict specifications and vinted at Maramonte's bonded, state of the art facility, makes for long-term consistency and quality of wine.</div> <bR> <div> From the Central Coast they found vineyards that provided Maramonte Syrage with a Meritage Blend of Petite Sirah (13%), Petit Verdot (29%) and Syrah (58%). Aromas of blackberry jam and licorice announce The Syrah while the "petit's" give complexities of mouth feel, color, plums, spice and smoke. "Syrage" meets expectations with grilled meats (Ribs, Ribeye’s, hot links) and dark chocolate. Young, brash and adventurous, waiting to mature with you, if you can wait!! Rule #1) Swirl, Sniff, Sip, Swallow, Take a bite. Rule #2) Repeat Rule #1.</div> <div> =========================================</div> <div> Tenuta Campo di Sasso</div> <div> <B>“Insoglio” </B></div> <div> del Cinghiale, Tuscany</div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="2b645eb0.jpg" border=0 width="69" height="235" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> Many have heard of Lodovico Antinori, the founder of the Ornellaia Estate and the world class wine Masseto, now under the control of the Frescobaldi family after the global Mondavi split. Lodovico has started afresh doing what he knows best - producing a classy super Tuscan styled wine range made from a blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah</div> <div> <B>:</B> Campo di Sasso is the new and only joint venture project of the Antinori family: Piero Antinori (head of the Marchesi Antinori firm), his brother Lodovico <B>(</B>creator of Ornellaia) and their nephew Niccolò Marzichi Lenzi. Together, they are developing an exceptional winery in the hills of Bibbona, on the Tuscan coast north of and bordering Bolgheri. </div> <div> <I><B><U>===================================================</U></B></I></div> <div> <I>Winemaker Robert Egelhoff is a viticulturalist from the Napa Valley with over 20 years of professional experience in the California wine industry. Mr. Egelhoff's credentials include positions with the following companies; Beckstoffer Vineyards, Harlan Estate, Pahlmeyer Winery and Merryvale Vineyards. Mr. Egelhoff has extensive experience with premium custom winemaking and has coordinated production activities for over a dozen nationally marketed brands. </I></div> <div> <I>Aside from his importer/distributor company,</I></div> <div> <I>Kalaris decided to put what he learned about the wine business to good use. With the advice of Bill Harlan and other reputable Napa growers, Kalaris started his own winery, Axios, in 1998, and positioned it as a premium Napa brand. Axios produces three wines: Axios, a "super cuvee" limited production 100% Cabernet Sauvignon; Worthy, a "mid level" Cabernet blend; and the Truth, a value Cabernet Syrah blend.</I></div> <div> <I><B>Our Store is proud to carry their "Worthy" and "Truth" Lindsey's Cuvee with the MC Escher Label </B></I></div> <div> <IMG SRC="2c3831a0.jpg" border=0 width="131" height="282" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> The Truth "Lindsey's Cuvee" is made from 52% Knights Valley Cabernet, 38% Sonoma County Syrah and 10% Napa Valley Syrah, with both Syrahs from old vines. The Truth “Lindsey's Cuvee” has beautiful, ripe, spicy dark currant and berry aromas, with a traces of pepper. On the palate, the wine's focused acidity conveys an overall impression of incredibly silky, sweetly ripe fruit. The tannins are substantial but soft, and there's quality evident of a wine costing two or three times the price. Pair this mouthful of ripe Cab and Syrah fruit with steaks, burgers and red meat fare.</div> <bR> <div> ===============================================================================</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="2491dca0.jpg" border=0 width="285" height="202" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Luce was the first wine ever produced in Montalcino by blending Sangiovese and Merlot grapes.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Combining the roundness and suppleness of Merlot with the structure and elegance of Sangiovese seems an obvious idea, but it took two well established winemakers, Lamberto Frescobaldi and Tim Mondavi, to do that in the land of the world renowned Brunello di Montalcino, a wine made strictly from 100% Sangiovese.</B></div> <div> <B>=====================================================================</B></div> <div> <B>Francis Ford Coppola's Claret</B></div> <div> Named for the British term for Cabernet-based wines, their Black Label Claret showcases Cabernet Sauvignon as well as its blending partners, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Supple, rich and firmly structured, it boasts black currant, dark cherry, and spice flavors with a hint of pepper.</div> <div> <IMG SRC="32423640.jpg" border=0 width="291" height="100" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> ==========================================================================</div> <div> An Interesting White</div> <div> That Was #96 On The Top 100 Wines of 2004</div> <div> Wine Spectator's List</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Feudi di San Gregorio</U></B></div> <div> <B><U> Falanghina Sannio 2003</U></B></div> <div> <B><U><IMG SRC="21068c10.png" border=0 width="104" height="193" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></B></div> <div> <B>90 POINTS</B></div> <div> Country: Italy</div> <div> Region: Campania</div> <bR> <div> Aromas of lemons and rhubarb turn to minerals, melons, and honey. Medium- to full-bodied, with lovely acidity and a long, ripe fruit aftertaste. </div> <bR> <div> The 100% Falanghina grapes are picked by hand and transported to the winery by refrigerated truck. Bunches are individually sorted and then gently crushed. Only the "free run" juice is used for the wine; the rest is sold off in bulk. The wine goes through a long, low-temperature fermentation in stainless steel tank for twenty-eight days. This process promotes fresh fruit and floral aromas and flavors in the wine, as well as rich textures on the palate.</div> <div> Like a fine Albariño or Mâcon, the 2003 Feudi Falanghina Sannio DOC has unmistakable mineral aromas that leap to your nose from the glass. There’s a flinty, grassy, wet stones quality along with the minerals, and this grows into dried apricots, white flowers and stone fruits. There is a pure, bright fruit attack, then on the palate there are ripe pear, melon and light honey flavors. Zippy acidity balances the bright fruit with just a touch of residual sugar. The minerals linger for a long while, with a note of white pepper. For anyone who loves the essential character of excellent dry white wines, this is a mouthful. Pair this with seafood, chicken (roasted, grilled or cold), pasta and Asian food. This bottle is a great value, especially given the aroma/flavor punch it packs. </div> <div> ================================================================</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> '</div> <div> <IMG SRC="337070f0.jpg" border=0 width="263" height="271" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div>   90 Points - Daniel Thomases (Wine Advocate)</div> <div> "The  Barbera d'Alba" very dark, spicy and floral, with important notes of violets, iris, and cloves, is long, solid in body, fresh in its combination of balanced acidity and minerals, and very sweet and ripe." </div> <div> ===============================================================</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="2f7602c0.png" border=0 width="96" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> The Luigi Bosca Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Winery Description</U></B></div> <div> Brilliant cherry red, clean, fresh, fruity, velvety good body. Aromas of red fruit, strawberries, violets and chocolate. A vigorous, attractive wine, combining strength and firmness with delicacy and elegance.</div> <div> ===============================================================================</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><IMG SRC="21fafa80.jpg" border=0 width="175" height="168" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></I></div> <div> <I>Bearboat Russian River Pinot Noir 2002</I></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> An exceptional California Pinot Noir. On the palate the wine is bright raspberry and strawberry with hints of spice, accented by underlying earthy flavors.</div> <div> =================================================</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="2b407070.jpg" border=0 width="263" height="263" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B>Duca Enrico Nero d'Avola</B></div> <div> Of Sicily's native varietals, Nero d'Avola (also called Calabrese) has gained in popularity the fastest in America, receiving rave reviews from such notable publications as Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator, Condé Nast Traveler, Business Week and Time. Nero d'Avola is a bluish-purple grape with a delightfully ripe fruit flavor and earthy after-tones. <B><U>Duca Enrico</U></B> is a stunning example of the quality of wine that can come from this grape; a deep garnet colored wine with ruby highlights produced from 100 percent hand-picked Nero d'Avola. This wine has bold flavors of wild cherry, smoke and spice, with a slight trace of sea spray in the finish and can be stored under proper conditions for up to 10 years. So noteworthy is this wine that it was selected by the Italian Wine & Food Institute as one of the 12 Italian red wines that truly reflect the best Italy has to offer.</div> <div> Duca Enrico is the flagship wine of Duca di Salaparuta, an esteemed and historic winery founded in 1824 by Prince Guiseppe Alliata. In the last several years, the winery underwent a modernization process under the guidance of renowned winemaker Carlo Casavecchia, which not only brought it into the 21st Century, but also raised the bar for other Sicilian wineries.</div> <div> =============================================================</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><IMG SRC="2c17d210.png" border=0 width="381" height="289" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>Morgan Cotes du Crow's 2004</B></div> <div> <B>A rich deep fruity wine with a hint of spice that is a blend of </B></div> <div> <B>50% Grenache and 50% Syrah</B></div> <div> <B>From The Monterey area of California:</B></div> <div> Winemaker's Tasting Notes:</div> <div> The 2004 Cotes du Crow's shows ripe blackberry and vanilla tinged Syrah fruit, with classic strawberry/rhubarb Grenache notes on the nose and palate. The wine is full-bodied and is the most powerful Crow's released to date.</div> <bR> <div> The Wine Advocate:</div> <div> The 2004 Cotes du Crow's is a blend of equal parts Grenache and Syrah. The color is a deep ruby/purple, and the bouquet reveals plenty of sweet cranberry and licorice scents. Medium body, supple tannin, abundant quantities of fresh fruit, and a lively, vibrant character suggest this delicious bistro red will drink well for 2-3 years. Score: 87. -Robert Parker, August 2006.</div> <div> ====================================================================================</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="24a73920.jpg" border=0 width="115" height="402" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> La Crema Chardonnay '04 </div> <bR> <div> <I>Fresh, charming, and zesty, the ripe citrus-like La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay exhibits layers of ripe fruit flavors; delicious with apricot stuffed pork chops. </I></div> <div> <I>==========================================================</I></div> <div> <I>Marietta</I></div> <div> <I><IMG SRC="21aa3b50.jpg" border=0 width="163" height="181" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></I></div> <div> <B>Old Vine Red Lot #37</B></div> <bR> <div> Old Vine Red Lot 37, while loaded as ever with lush, spicy, ripe, blackberry fruit, has more complex aromas and flavors than past offerings. Approximately 10% of Lot 37 is comprised of Syrah and Cabernet. The result is the subtle yet earthy dark fruit nuances that increase the complexity of the overall wine. </div> <div> <B>Color:</B> Dark ruby purple</div> <div> <B>Aroma: </B>Ripe blackberries, earthy spice, black pepper, and subtle hints of oak.</div> <div> <B>Palate:</B> Dense, lush round and mouth filling with thick fruit flavors.</div> <div> =======================================================================</div> <div> <IMG SRC="30661590.png" border=0 width="97" height="345" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Vitiano Bianco IGT Umbria</U></B></div> <bR> <div> Vitiano Bianco is a balanced, delightful and fresh wine that offers a rich bouquet of fresh herbs, lime and ripe pears. A great Italian white value wine, it is best enjoyed with pasta with shellfish, risotto, white meat casseroles, salads and vegetables.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Made from 50% Vermentino and 50% Verdicchio</U></B></div> <div> The first vintage was bottled in 2003, and 20,000 bottles are produced annually.</div> <bR> <div> Production area: Vineyards in Montecchio and Orvieto - located 990 ft. above sea level, with southwestern exposure and a Sedimentary, clay soil composition</div> <div> =======================================================</div> <div> <IMG SRC="23022220.jpg" border=0 width="290" height="290" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Hayman & Hill </B></div> <div> <B>Cabernet Sauvignon</B></div> <bR> <div> Delicious black cherry prevails over subtle herbal notes. Just a touch of licorice and menthol float in to complete the package. A full bodied red with medium-high drying tannins and a rich, delicious, lingering finish.</div> <bR> <div> Hayman & Hill is a Collaboration between two veteran winemakers:  David Hayman and Dennis Hill. Hayman has 17 vintages under his belt, including five in Australia where he oversaw production at nearly a dozen Hardy's wineries across the country.</div> <div> His efforts became much more focused when he moved to Sonoma County and began directing the winemaking for the acclaimed Blackstone Winery. The Blackstone Merlot, incidentally, is one of the most popular merlots.</div> <div> Hill has been crafting fine wines for a quarter-century, including stints at some of Sonoma County's top estates. He joined Blackstone Winery in 1994, and with Hayman developed the wine style that has been such a hit with consumers.</div> <div> While Blackstone remains their “bread and butter,” Hayman and Hill both had a desire to craft some limited-edition, appellation-specific wines, and that's how the Hayman & Hill label came to be.</div> <div> =====================================================================================</div> <div> <IMG SRC="2f88c8c0.png" border=0 width="140" height="140" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div>     </div> <div> A FAMILY WINERY WITH OLD WORLD TRADITION</div> <div> Cutchogue, New York</div> <div> Located on the North Shore of the East End of Long Island is Vineyard 48, a family winery exemplifying the best in old world traditions on this side of the Atlantic.</div> <div> Italian-born Rose Pipia purchased the former Bidwell Winery in Cutchogue, the second oldest vineyard on Long Island, and renamed it Vineyard 48 for it’s location on Route 48 on the North Fork. The family’s mission for the 33 acre winery is to make “New Wines from Old Vines”. </div> <div> Under the care and management of Joseph Pipia, Rose's oldest son as he transports their old family roots to old Long Island vines, the Pipia’s intend to make Vineyard 48’s new wines enjoyable for both everyday wine lovers and connoisseurs alike, and they hope to bring notoriety and excitement to all of the wineries and vineyards on Route 48. </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="2fa88cf0.jpg" border=0 width="136" height="207" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B><U>THE VINEYARD 48 CHARDONNAY</U></B></div> <bR> <div> Elegant aromas that harmonize with creamy Chardonnay notes. Fresh and vibrant, with highlights of white peach and ripe apple, as well as fine yeast notes and lively acidity. Chablis style finish with flinty notes and lively fruit.</div> <div> +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="09a70b40.png" border=0 width="112" height="180" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B><U>100 Years of History</U></B></div> <bR> <div> The Ruffino winery was founded in Italy more than 100 years ago when two cousins with little background in wine began mining the region's riches. Ilario and Leopoldo Ruffino established I.L. Ruffino winery in 1877, purchasing raw wine from local growers (and producing some wine themselves), cellaring, finishing, bottling the wine, and selling it under the Ruffino name.</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> They met with near-instant success - their Chianti began winning gold-medal awards within four years. Throughout Italy and abroad, the name Ruffino quickly became associated with quality Chianti. </div> <div> <U>Our Store carries a wide variety of Ruffino Label products from $9.99-$84.99</U></div> <div> <U>=========================================================</U></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="449" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="COLS" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 171 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="06440560.jpg" border=0 width="320" height="86" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="111"><div> <IMG SRC="0654aa50.jpg" border=0 width="74" height="165" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <IMG SRC="05301010.png" border=0 width="1" height="1" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B>Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve</B></div> <div> Varietal/Type:<B> Cabernet Sauvignon</B></div> <div> Region/Origin:<B> Napa Valley</B></div> <div> Blend Percentage:<B> 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec, 1.5% each Merlot and Petit Verdot</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Winemaker's Notes</B></div> <div> Our 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is made from our finest Napa Valley vineyards, with half the grapes selected from Robert Mondavi's historic To Kalon Vineyard. The wine was fermented in a traditional oak tank, aged for 17 months in French oak château barrels and bottled without filtration.</div> <div> ===============================================================</div> <div> <IMG SRC="26673510.jpg" border=0 width="115" height="337" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Marchesi De' Tenuta di Castiglioni</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Main Varieties:</B></div> <div> Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and small part of Merlot and Petit Verdot </div> <div> <B>Tasting Notes</B></div> <div> The color is a deep saturated purple. The nose is characterized by woodland berries. The first impression on the palate is one of intensely pleasurable depth, where the attack, refined but single-minded, reveals sound extractive weight and tannins well integrated with a warm but not obtrusive alcohol. </div> <div> <B>Couplings</B></div> <div> Ideal when paired with tender red meats, such as sauteed fillet of beef, or with fat or cream-textured cheeses. Partners well with meat chunks sauteed with mushrooms and with braised game.</div> <div> <B>Technical Notes</B></div> <div> This wine is fermented in inox for 10 days. It is then aged in steel and barriques for 12 months.</div> <div> =========================================================================</div> <div> <I><B>Marilyn</B></I></div> <div> <I><B>"The Velvet Collection"</B></I></div> <div> <I><B>Pose #2</B></I></div> <div> <IMG SRC="0ac6ab30.jpg" border=0 width="106" height="435" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> This is the first of a <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Georgia" ><B><U>limited-edition</U></B></FONT> series of wines as distinctively alluring as their inspiration - the renowned "Red Velvet" photographic portraits of Marilyn Monroe. </div> <bR> <div> A<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Georgia" > chance meeting between photographer Tom Kelly and a then-unknown, aspiring actress led to a two-hour session on May 27, 1949 which yielded ten stunningly beautiful portraits that would make history and launch the career of the woman who became the most enduring sex symbol of the 20th Century.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0033" FACE="Georgia" >The</FONT> first photo in the series was immortalized as the centerfold of the inaugural issue of Playboy in 1953.  The second portrait, known as "Pose No. 2", graces the label of this wine, which is exquisite, supple and seductive as the image it honors. The removable label cover lifts to reveal the original pin-up pose. This is a <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#990080" FACE="Georgia" ><B><U>limited quantity </U></B></FONT>offering produced in a stunning, 1.5 liter (Magnum</div> <div> ==============================================================</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="0ff8ef60.jpg" border=0 width="142" height="246" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B>2001 CABERNET SAUVIGNON VINEYARD SELECT - Central Coast</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Tasting Notes</B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> The 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon begins with aromas of cassis, plum, vanilla, caramel and licorice. The plum and vanilla accents continues on the palate, accompanied by concentrated flavors of black fruits with a hint of dark chocolate. Firm, inviting tannins grace a long, robust finish. </div> <div> ==================================</div> <bR> <div> Try An Australian Shiraz!!</div> <bR> <div> With A Screw Cap...</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="19d63890.jpg" border=0 width="99" height="393" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Nine Stones Shiraz </U></B></div> <div> From The Barossa Valley  </div> <div>  </div> <div> This handcrafted wine was made from selected parcels of low cropping fruit. Following fermentation it spent time in a mix of new and seasoned oak hogsheads before bottling. </div> <div> The style is full-bodied and generous. The nose shows fruit cake and mocha, together with ripe blackberry and smokey barrel overtones. The palate has a sweet core of multi-layered fruit flavours, together with soft and supple tannins suggesting this is an early drinking style, but it will improve for many years in the bottle.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>-- Wine & Spirits 90 points</U></B></div> <div> <B><U>==============================================</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="22c8bb90.jpg" border=0 width="139" height="185" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>2003 Cline Red Truck</U></B></div> <bR> <div> It makes you feel good - just like that old red truck your grandad had....reliable, well-crafted, full of life....and great tasting too! A blend of Syrah with Petite Sirah and Cabernet Franc and added a bit of Merlot to give this wine its delicious dark berry and licorice flavors. </div> <div> <B>Gold Medal</B>, San Francisco International Wine Competition, 2005</div> <div> <B>Gold Medal</B>, Riverside International Wine Competition, 2005</div> <bR> <div> <I><B><U>Winemaker’s Comments:</U></B></I><I><B> </B></I>Medium-bodied and complex, flavors of chocolate, berries, cherries and licorice abound. The black pepper finish settles with smooth tannins. You can drink red truck anywhere, anytime (it pairs well with pizza and tomato based dishes). And for you die-hard Cline fans, take it for a spin and floor it baby, metaphorically speaking of course!</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="22ed7b30.png" border=0 width="215" height="179" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> ============================================================================================</div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.jewelwine.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.jewelwine.com/"><U><IMG SRC="30ce75c0.png" border=0 width="231" height="92" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="30d49fe0.jpg" border=0 width="73" height="254" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Medium ruby in color this Pinot has elegant aromatics of poached cranberries, faint strawberry and soft earth. Silky on the palate, you will enjoy flavors of baked cherry, winter spices, coffee and mild mushroom. As a good pinot noir should, the tannins are well integrated giving it a smooth and lingering finish.</div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>