Pop's Wines & Spirits
256 Long Beach Road
Island Park, New York 11558
516.431.0025
516.432.2648, Fax
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New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
February 3, 2012
They say $10 (Gerald D. Boyd), we say $3+
.....89 points too!!

Yes..... This is too good to be true! We just bought a huge amount of unsold 2011 Nouveau. Our vendors know that, if the price .
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"Picture this....."
"Picture this: Friday evening, the pizza just arrived, sausage, pepperoni, OK even anchovies if you insist; maybe a salad lightly dressed, vinegar, oil, whatever. 
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They say $25 (Wine Spectator), we say $8+
So.... you want a deal? Like we said earlier..... Our vendors know that, if the price is right, we'll take it all, and we'll pay our bill.
“Soft and fruity, delivering a
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They say $16 (Wine Spectator), we say $7+
Hmmm.....  Grand Cru Beaujolais from a great vintage and a 90 point rating!! I could make a strong case for this wine being worth every bit of $16. But at $7+.....
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They say $383.00 (Wine Spectator),
we say $168+
“This has density and a chewy quality to its macerated cherry, licorice, mineral and spice aromas and flavors. Elegant, ..... more.....
 
"There's nothing better than a Great Everyday Red that drinks twice it's price!!.....
.....The 2009 Liotro Nero D'Avola is so delicious and so dirt cheap... it has to be one of the best values in the store! The Liotro
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New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
January 27, 2012
".....This wine is unusually complex
and concentrated....."
"This has always been one of my favorite recommendations for Zin. Now due to a large purchase we’ve been able . 
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 ".....Enticing aroma, beautiful fruit....."
.....$5+ too!!
"White wine, winter, why? Enticing aroma, beautiful fruit on the palate, just over $5 price, why not! Yes, go back and
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They say $25 (Wine Spectator), we say $19+, when bought by the case!! ..... 91 points too!!
“In a darker, balsamic vein, this red evokes tar, black cherry, underbrush and tobacco flavors. They're all held together  
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They say $35 (WineReviewOnline.com), we say $19+, when bought by the case!!
..... 92 points too!!

“One might assume that a Chardonnay from a mountain appellation would be  
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".....surprisingly complex for a wine of its humble price....."   ..... 90 points too!!
“The 2008 Clos de Los Siete is a blend of 56% Malbec, 21% Merlot, with the balance Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon  
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".....My unbelievable value find ...."
"Great News - 2010 Rhone Reds have turned out as great as 2009!! As inky and rich and Juicy as ever... there will be a plethora of fine wines from the Rhone Valley  
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New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
January 20, 2012
Lots of Serious Values here at Pop's.
"I'll be highlighting a number of great values I've found over the last month. More and more, customers are asking for value... And others are asking for the high end gems...  
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2009 Bordeaux at near opening/futures pricing.....    ..... 92-94 points too!!
As many of you are aware, we did not significantly enter the 2009 Bordeaux marketplace..... Too much
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".....it truly deserves a little recognition!....."
"We have done so well with its big brother, Cabernet, why not start out the new year with a brand new wine?! The Leese-Fitch brand has been a staple in our store,  
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They say $18 (Wine Advocate), we say $14+, when bought by the case!! ..... 90 points too!!
“Even better is the 250,000-case cuvee of 100% Zinfandel, the 7 Deadly Zins 2009. This hugely popular wine spends 12 months  
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 They say $15 (Wine Advocate), we say $10+, when bought by the case!! ..... 90 points too!!
“Sweet blackberry, plum and pomegranate fruit is fresh and vibrant as this red unfolds across the palate. Hints of flowers
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They say $20 (Wine Advocate), we say $9+, when bought by the case!! ..... 90 points too!!
“Very ripe and very primal still, delivering a large core of velvety-textured raspberry, fig and boysenberry fruit that is  
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New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
January 13, 2012
The envelope please…..
"The results of “Taste and Toast the Town”, the annual food and wine competition benefiting a major Long Island charity, are in. This year, event coordinator Anthony  
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They say $25 (Wine Enthusiast), we say $19+, when bought by the case!
..... 93 points too!!
"This is a blend of the various vineyards Conn Creek has access to. It is a  
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They say $15 (Wine Advocate), we say $11+, when bought by the case! ..... 90 points too!!
“The 2011 Torrontes offers up enticing aromas of peach, melon, floral, and tropical fruit. Medium-bodied, dry, savory 
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 Read this review.....
“The 2010 Malbec was sourced from three vineyards, two of which are 66 and 86 years of age, with the wine aged for 9 months in French oak. It is a super-fragrant
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"One of the highlights of the Holiday Season.....
.....a killer Dessert Wine.....or for those with that love something a little Sweet...
Served amongst the myriad .
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One of our best selling Rieslings.....
“Pacific Rim makes a series of Rieslings, drawn from the cooler Yakima Valley in Washington’s Columbia Valley. The packaging is contemporary and bright,  
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New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
January 6, 2012
Updated End-Bin List
Many new items added!
New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
December 30, 2011
Our Holiday Message.....
New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
December 16, 2011
Dorothy likes it.......
Let me tell you about Dorothy. I have never seen the kind of enthusiasm about wine that she's got . I compare Dorothy discovering a new wine to kids opening up their Xmas  
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".....Bravo!....."     ..... 96 points too!!
“A wine of the vintage candidate in 2008, Troplong Mondot’s offering was produced from yields of 41 hectoliters per hectare and achieved 14.5% natural alcohol.  
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 ".....this is the finest example of this cuvee he has yet made....."    ..... 95-97 points too!!
“One of the top wines in this portfolio is the 2009 Hermitage Domaine des Tourettes. Aged in 50% new oak, it exhibits 
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They say $55 (Wine Advocate), we say $38+ when bought by the case!  ..... 93 points too!
and Tre-Biccheri Awarded in the 2012 Slow Food Edition......and who doesn't want a Barolo as a Gift???  
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They say $14 (WineReviewOnline.com), we say $9+  when bought by the case!
..... 93 points too!
“From the beginning, Chateau St. Jean has used a significant amount  
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The newest addition to the
Johnnie Walker family.....
"A critically acclaimed liquid, winning the top award at the Scotch Whisky Masters 2010, Johnnie Walker Double Black  
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New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
December 9, 2011
Originally $10.99, we say take 60% off
and pay $4+
Yep, "too good to be true." the question we get most on deals like this is.... "Is it any good?" The answer is..... "we don't sell bad  
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Read this review.....    ..... 90 points too!!
"Vivid, distinctive and immensely appealing for its juicy Winesap apple, apricot and citrus flavors, finishing with zing to balance the sweetness. Drink now." 
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".....I would line this wine up with a
$40 Barolo any day!....."
"Barolo" of the South is produced from the grape of Aglianico from the region of Vulture in the southern region of Italy  
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".....incredible finesse, length and balance....."           .....96 points too
"The estate's 2004's had been recently disgorged at the time of my visit. An explosion of fruit emerges from the 2004  
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They say $14 (Wine Spectator), we say $9+, when bought by the case!! ..... 91 points too!!
“A pure-tasting and focused white, with loads of crunchy apple, pear tart and citrus zest flavors that are seductively rich.  
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They say $35 (Wine Spectator), we say $27+, when bought by the case!! ..... 91 points too!!
“Balancing bright berry notes with the earth tones of a cool cellar, this is a complex and forthright cabernet sauvignon.  
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New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
December 2, 2011
A once in a life-time opportunity......
..... 100 points too!!

Admittedly, I can't talk to you about value here. But..... a 155 year old port from the pre-Phylloxera days is something  
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New York Jets Cabernet..... and it's good!!
This is no gimmick, this is really decent Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
So..... you're looking for a gift for a New York jets fan?  
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They say $23 (International Wine Cellar), we say $16+ when bought by the case!!
..... 90 points too!!
Stephen Tanzer is the most conservative reviewer out there. Add 3 to  
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They say $44-$70 (The Wine Advocate), we say $34+ when bought by the case of six!!
..... 93 points too!!

"2006 Brunellos are the real deal...2006's will be as great as the 1997's. 
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They say $20 (WineReviewOnlins.com), we say $12+  when bought by the case!!
..... 91 points too!!

"The Koyle Carmenère underwent a warm maceration to extract more
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The way Zin used to be.......
"I was at my favorite Wine & Cheese bar the other night and the proprietor whom I’ve become quite friendly with pulls out this bottle to see what I think. I immediately  
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New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
November 25, 2011
They say $30 (WineReviewOnline.com), we say $19+, when bought by the case!!
.....93 points too!!
“I love white wines from the fascinating varieties grown in Campania, and  
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Read this review.....it sold us!
.....90 points too!!
“Focused, refined and appealing for its open-weave texture around a generous core of plum and currant fruit, finishing with   
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They say $90 (The Wine Advocate, we say $63+,  when bought by the case!!
.....93 points too!!
"From Grivot's oldest vines, his 2006 Nuits-St.-Georges Les Boudots completely  
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".....quality way above its price tag....."
"When I 1st sipped this white wine, I thought of the grapes Viognier (hearty grape), mingling so nicely with the fruits and labor of a Ligurian Vermentino (cleansing grape)....    
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".....This is Love in a glass!..."
"Here's an Outstanding Value Pinot Noir - tastes like $30+ and is less than $20 (by the case). Introducing, the new Pinot Noir from globetrotting Winemaker Nick  
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They say $25 (Australian Wine Companion), we say $18+,  when bought by the case!!
.....95 points too!!

“Deep crimson color; must surely have been picked before the heat wave, its  
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New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
November 18, 2011
".....A Holiday Delight....."
"Try it with perfect company, pour it at holiday gatherings, serve it as a celebratory to the New Year, It's truly happy wine, and most importantly it tastes a lot more expensive  
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".....Drinks like a Chateauneuf-du-Pape!....."
"Thanksgiving is a great time for family gatherings. However, it's not necessarily the time to open GREAT wines as there are lots of visitors and lots of different tastes.
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 Seen for $60 in NYC, we say $40+, when bought by the case!!    .....96 points too!!
"In 1976, Mike Grgich, of Grgich wines rocked the wine world by concocting a California Chardonnay (Chateau Montelena)
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They say $30 (Wine Spectator), we say $13+ when bought by the case!! ..... 90 points too!!
"Ripe and spicy, this stylish Merlot offers a peppery, meaty overlay to its dark cherry flavors, persisting nicely on   
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Less than $25, shen bought by the case & a 92-95 point 2009 Bordeaux!
"Bright blackberry and sweet currant aromas follow through to a full body, silky and refined, with an excellent density and a
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 "Read this review....."   .....90 points too!!
"I am admittedly a pushover for well-made dry white Bordeaux, and if it comes in at a mere $13 a bottle that’s certainly all to the good in my opinion. If asked what I like about
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New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
November 11, 2011
"..... complex, serious, solid, generous, rich in delicious flavors......"
"2011 will be a great millésime in Beaujolais: complex, serious, solid, generous, rich in delicious flavors. 
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They say $15 (Wine Spectator), we say $11+, when bought by the case!!  .....92 points too!!
"A wine of finesse and elegance. Cherry, licorice and spice flavors, with a saline element, combine seamlessly with the   
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They say $20 (Wine Spectator), we say $17, when bought by the case!!  .....90 points too!!
"A big, ripe style, with a strong toasty vanilla frame to the full-bodied core of black cherry and dark plum fruit, followed by a  
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They say $99 (Wine Spectator), we say $43+, when bought by the case!!  .....93 points too!!
"Ripe and very sleek, with a dense core of cassis, blackberry and anise framed by violet and spice. The long finish  
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Amazing..... Intense..... Unique.....
I can't say that I've ever seen a product like this. There are many ice wines out there, most from grapes. This is a natural for the Thanksgiving Day table. This review says it  
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Ted says, "Drinks like $60-$75".... we say pay $24, when bought by the case!!
"Want to taste what all the fuss about cellaring wine is about? We constantly offer wines we love. Usually they are  
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New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
November 4, 2011
Updated End-Bin List
Many new items added!
New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
October 28, 2011
They say $13 (Wine Advocate) we say $9+, when bought by the case!! ..... 90 points too!!
"If you haven't tried this Outstanding value - you are missing out... Great for everyday consumption...
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They say $55 (Wine Advocate), we say $33+, when bought by the case of six!!
..... 96 points too!!
Go ahead, I dare you..... try to find a 96 point Wine Advocate rated wine selling 
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Curious blend...... An absolute delight!!
"What would happen if you crossed Loire’s Vouvray with Portugal’s Vinho Verde? A “New Age”, New Age White that is.
“This wine exhibits all
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They say $15 (Wine & Spirits Magazine) we say $9+, when bought by the case!!
..... 90 points too!!

"A dark and smokey blend of Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, and Touriga
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The Best 15+ Pinot Noir you're
gonna taste.....
“My problem generally with Pinot Noir under $20 is that it taste more like watered down syrah then Pinot. However Wilson
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They say $27 (Wine Advocate), we say $16+, when bought by the case!! .....90 points too!!
"We taste a lot of wine here at Pop’s. Much of it is good but not great, yet every so often we come upon a “blow you away” 
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New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
October 21, 2011
 They say $28 (NYC web-site), we say $13+, when bought by the case!!
This is astounding! Less than half the price of a New York City wine store. 13+ for a very well regarded Napa Valley Merlot 
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Read This Review.....       ..... 90 points too!!
“Creamy aroma, with luscious flavors of ripe apple, pear, gooseberry and spice. Very succulent on the mid palate, with a long, rich finish of clove and honey cream.   
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"The Bordeaux Value of the Year! Period!"
"The 2009 Chateau Saint Barbe, Bordeaux Superieur is The Bordeaux Value of the Year!
Period! Tasted over three hours, the wine went from Awesome to Phenomenal!!
 
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They say $19 (WineReviewOnline.com) we say $13+, when bought by the case!!
.....90 points too!!
“With aromas of fresh grapefruit and passionfruit, this wine is tangy   
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"..... easily sips like a $35 Chianti Classico Riserva....."
"Rising to the top is never easy; it is always a climb in the wine industry. However, each step can be mastered when there is    
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An Extraordinary 10 year old Rioja
..... 94 points too!!
"I recently tasted this wine at trade tasting and it was spectacular and worth every point of the Wine Advocate 94 point score. .  
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New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
October 14, 2011
They say $12 (Wine Enthusiast), we say $8+, when bought by the case!! ..... 90 points too!!
"Surprisingly sophisticated for a Pinot Noir at this price. It’s dry, light in the mouth and elegantly structured, with a nice  
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Too Good to be True.....
"Buy a 750ml of Patron Anejo or Reposado and pay $50+. Buy four of these bottles and get 800ml and pay a total of $30.  Pay less, a LOT less and get more!!" 
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 They say $18 (Wine Enthusiast), we say $12+, when bought by the case!
..... 90 points too!!

"Crisp apple flavors carry through this clean, vinous Prosecco, lending
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They say $20 (Wine Advocate), we say $14+, when bought by the case! ..... 90 points too!!
“Even better is the outstanding 2009 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast, a blend of two-thirds barrel fermented  
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They say $24 (Wine Spectator), we say $17+, when bought by the case! ..... 90 points too!!
“Juicy and appealing for its black cherry, raspberry, licorice and sweet spice flavors, this red is buoyed by its bright acidity.  
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".....Spanish Super Value that drinks $25
but costs $8+....."
"Here's another Spanish Super Value that drinks $25 but costs far less here at Pop's... $8+ - 2010 Pannaroz!!!
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New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
October 7, 2011
 They Say $52 (WIneReviewOnline.com), we say $34+ when bought by the case!!
..... 95 points too!!
This is killer....... Jordan Cabernet for $34+, when bought by the case!! From the
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"..... No way this is less than $10, when bought by the case!!....."
"We came upon this at one of our weekly staff wine tastings. I, for one, like to taste without knowing the price. So..... I try this
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#2, Top 100 Best Buys!
"One of the best deals in Spanish red wine you're likely to find. Protocolo has always delivered value but this vintage sets a new high standard for $7 Tempranillo. It's  
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They say $24 (Wine Spectator0, we say $$13+, when bought by the case!!
..... 90 points too!!
"Dark and ripe, but fresh and racy, with a streak of damson plum moving through  
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 ".....Here's a Great Value 2009 Riesling.....
for less than $10....."
"What if there were ONE wine that goes with it ALL? Pizza, Pasta, Seafood, Chicken, Steak, Salads and what's the One wine
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".....Today I present to you an UNBELIEVABLE VALUE....."
"We all know the economy is rough. But we're not going give up the enjoyment of our daily lives. All we want is affordable  
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New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
September 30, 2011
They say $100 (WineReviewOnline.com), we say $46+!!    .....96 points too!!
Does it get any better than this.......Silver Oak.... you usually see Silver Oak at the $70-$100 level. $46+ is insane.... probably the
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They say $60 (Wine Spectator), we say $41+, when bought by the case!! ..... 94 points too!!
“Floral and berry aromas lead off, while oak spice lifts the fruit notes on the palate. This is sweet and round, in a modern
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They say $45 (A prominent retail web-site), we say $29+, when bought by the case!!
..... 93 points too!!

Originally released at $45.00, Pop’s was able to secure an extremely limited  
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 Best Buy in that famous Consumer magazine!
“What a wonderful baby ‘super-Tuscan’ and perennial best “Best Buy” in  The Wine Spectator. The 2009 was recently
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Originally $35+, we say $12+
Vincent Girardin is a man of conviction. He knows what he wants. He has grasped his profession firmly with both hands. It is this very personal touch that conjures up the  
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".....It’s an extraordinary $15 wine....."
“Chateau Ste. Michelle touts their single vineyard wines, such as this one, as distinctive wines from a single site. That’s surely the case with this Sauvignon Blanc.  
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New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
September 23, 2011
"A real steal and one of the greatest sleepers I have tasted from Napa....."
..... (the Mecca for expensive Cabernet Sauvignons) is Buehler’s 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon from their vineyards  
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It's Nouveau Time!
"It's that time of the year. This year's Nouveau will work differently than previous years. There will be no "Air" or "Boat".... just one wine with  the wine arriving November 17th.   
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 The Greatest Dessert Wine on Earth
..... 96 points too!!
"Beautiful apple, vanilla and honey aromas, with just the right amount of new wood. Full-bodied, medium sweet,
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70% off         ..... 90-93 points too!!
The Burgundy authority in the world is Allen Meadows. His scores are the most conservative in the ratings world.
"A completely different aromatic  
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Read this review.....    92 points too!!
“The 2009 Venta La Ossa TNT is composed of 75% Touriga Nacional (the principal grape of Vintage Port), 15% Tempranillo, and 10% Syrah aged for 12 months  
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 They say $16 (Wine Enthusiast), we say $10+, when bought by the case!
..... 90 points too!!
“Deep, rich wine, with concentrated flavors. It feels ripe and full, while 
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New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
September 16, 2011
Stellar 2009 Red Bordeaux
Super Value... $11+!!!
"Great Inky dark red color with gorgeous aromas of ripe cherry, tobacco and smoke flavors, likely from Oak, gives this wine a great ...
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“A new category of Chardonnay.....
.....introduced this year by Kendall-Jackson, and likely to eventually compete with its best-selling Vintner's Reserve. The wine is slightly sweet in pineapple, orange and vanilla
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They say $20 (Wine Enthusiast), we say $16+, when bought by the case!
“Made in a leaner, drier, lighter style than most Russian River Pinots, but the elegance and complexity are very attractive.  
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".....There’s a lot to like in this wine....."
90 points too!!
“This is indeed a high quality wine, with concentration and flavor impact that is notably above average for the genre.  
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A 90 pointer from The Wine Advocate..... less than $8, when bought by the case!!
Go ahead, I dare you..... Search through any issue looking for 90 point wines under $10..... You seeing what I'm seeing?  
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90+ points......     ..... from the most conservative reviewer out there!!
We always pay careful attention to Tanzer reviews with 90+ point scores. You usually see $30+ at this score!
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New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
September 9, 2011
New York Times Number One Pick.....
.....for 2007 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
They say $47, we say buy two half bottles and pay less than half!!
If the New York Times says
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The say $33 (Wine Advocate), we say $17+, when bought by the case!! ..... 93 points too!!
"The 2009 Le Sughere di Frassinello is simply dazzling in this vintage. Expressive floral notes are woven throughout a fabric
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The say $28 (Wine Advocate), we say $13+, when bought by the case!! ..... 91 points too!!
“Deep garnet-purple colored, 2009 Red Silk Shiraz has aromas of freshly crushed blackberries, green peppercorns
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90 points & $8+ when bought by the case!!
..... so you said you want value?
“The as usual Carignan-based red 2009 Cuvee de Pena is "simply the finest of its illustrious bargain-priced breed that
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".....A serious rose' for all year round!....."
“There are dozens of great Rose' wines from all over the world - but the French ones have a certain signature taste that makes them the preferred go-to for pairing with 
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The say $15 (Wine Spectator), we say less than $10, when bought by the case!!
..... 91 points too!!

“Wonderfully bright and refreshing, with citrus, ripe pear and yellow apple
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New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
September 2, 2011
Updated End-Bin List
Many new items added!
New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
August 19, 2011
They say $13 (Wine Enthusiast), we say $10, when bought by the case!! ..... 90 points too!!
They say it's a great price at $13, what would they say at $10!!
“Balance, elegance and varietal 
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The lowest price we could find?!?
Buy it by the case and pay the lowest price we could find. (as of 8/19)
"Our 2007 Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a 
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Better than the $50+ bottles?
"Today, the New York Times did a review on Barbera's from Italy... A great article and a fun read... but I disagree with their choices. You would think that there's no way 
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They say $22 (Wine Enthusiast), we say $15+, when bought by the case!
..... 94 points too!!
A $15 bottle with a 94 point score..... I dare you, try to match that one!!
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".....an incredible value in full-flavored red wine....."     .....91 points too!!
"The 2009 Bula is a blend of 50% Carinena, 30% Garnacha, and 20% Syrah aged 4 months in French and American oak. 
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Read this review.....     91 points too!!
“From a producer to watch in underrated Lodi, this intense, black cherry, bacon-fat and white peppery Syrah has an almost peat-like, whisky aroma at first, very inviting,  
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New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
August 12, 2011
The Nodding Head Test
"What is Corbieres? Corbieres is an AOC located in the Languedoc-Roussillon. While being one the largest appellations in all of France, very little is consumed
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".....intense fruity aromas of raspberries combined with hints of violet....."
"Another winner at our weekly staff wine seminar was the Trumpeter Pinot Noir made by Familia Rutini. Rutini Wines is one 
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They say $13 (WineReviewOnline.com), we say $9+, when bought by the case!!
“This rosé has a gorgeous pale salmon-pink color, with aromas of strawberries and citrus. The wine is fresh and light,
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Read this review.....     .....92 points too!!
“Tangerine, mango and citrus flavors are pure and focused, smooth, round and wonderfully refreshing, with peach, Key lime pie, mineral and floral elements that really
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This is an Outstanding Dry Riesling!
"From a small vineyard in Eden Valley in Australia owned by Colin Kroehn and planted in 1912. Colin has tended these 99 year old vines for almost all of his 90 Years.
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".....a perennial Best Buy....."  90 points too!!
“The Burgans Albarino is a perennial Best Buy in these pages. The 2010 Burgans Albarino delivers notes of lemon, peach, mineral, and a hint of tropical fruit aromas. 
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New Wines, Wines of Note, Wines you can't live without
August 5, 2011
They say $39-$60 (Wine Advocate), we say $27+, when bought by the case!!
..... 94 points too!!
If it's impressive..... and reasonably priced at $39-$60, what is it at $27+!!
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.Read this review.....     .....93 points too!!
"Back-labeled as off-dry, this entry-level white delivers for the price. Its sharply etched Key lime scent suggests a wine that's light and dry, but the mouthwatering attack is
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Want Value?
Wanna pay $6+, when bought by the case for a Cabernet with a 90 point rating?
"With spicy cola scents over black-plum fruitiness, this sleek red has
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They say $12 (WineReviewOnline.com), we say $7+, when bought by the case!
.....90 points too!!
"Concha y Toro has built an admirable reputation with its “Devil’s Cellar” 
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Read this review.....      .....90 points too!!
"Napa and Sonoma counties were the sources for this multi-varietal fractional blend. The blend is based mainly Cabernet Sauvignon then tweaked with small amounts of
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They say $65 (Fredric Koeppel), we say $36, when bought by the case!!
..... Great Champagne too!!
"Summer is a Great time to enjoy Champagne. Something about the Bubbles
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