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Outstanding Selection of Value Wines!!!
Delicious Wines under $15
Our world value wines score high on the value to price index - Most rated
87 or greater by the most respected wine publications. It's easy to find
cheap wine - it's not so easy to find great quality inexpensive wine. We pride
ourselves on finding and tasting more high-quality, low-priced wines than
ever before. Keep your eyes on these pages as finewine.com will continue
to be ahead of the pack searching out great wines for you. Below are some
of this month's specials that are not only outstanding wines, but on sale
as well.
All SALE Wines featured on this page are marked down 10 - 25%. Additionally,
there is a 10% Mixed Case Discount on all non-sale wines. So when you purchase
12 or more bottles of sale and non-sale wines, you get 10% off all the non-sale wines.
You can't beat these wines, or these prices!
CRISTALINO CAVA BRUT N/V, SPAIN
"What more could you want in a budget-priced sparkler? No, it's not hugely complex, but it's fresh and lively, with lime and herb aromas, tart green apple flavors and a zippy finish. Simple, but bouncy and clean."
Cristalino Cava Brut is a sparkling wine from Spain, made from the grape varietals Macabeo 50%, Parellada 35% and Xarello 15%. Produced by Jaume Serra, this lovely sparkler offers a fine alternative to Champagne at less than half the price.
Wine and Spirits 90 Points
- IWC 88 Pts
- Wine Enthusiast 90 Pts
$ 9.99
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BODEGAS SABOR REAL JOVEN 2006, TORO, SPAIN
The 2006 Toro was aged in French and American oak, 50% new. Purple colored, it has an excellent, slightly roasted perfume with notes of wood smoke, scorched earth, espresso, and blackberry. Full-bodied, fat, and well-endowed on the palate, the wine has gobs of spicy, forward fruit, excellent balance, and enough structure to last for another 8 years. It is a spectacular value in Toro that totally over-delivers for its bargain basement price. This is one to buy by the case.
The Bodegas was started in 2003 and all of the wines are produced from estate owned Tinta de Toro vines, most of them over 80 years of age.
- Wine Advocate 90 Pts
ON SALE - $ 11.98
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HENRY'S DRIVE PILLAR BOX RED 2007, AUSTRALIA
There's a reason the critics love this wine so much year in and year out and that can be summed up in the work "drinkability." "Purple-colored, it exhibits an expressive
nose of spice box, earth notes, blueberry and
black currant. Ripe, sweet and layered, this
nicely rendered red has exceptional balance and length for its humble price." This blend of 65% Shiraz, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot, aged in both French and American oak, offers gobs of rich berry fruit, ample acidity and lots and lots of bang for the incredibly small amount of buck. Drink this awesome value over the next 2-3 years. Pillar Box has a powerful pedigree; fruit sourced from Henry's Drive and winemaking consultation from the renowned Chris Ringland.
- Wine Advocate 90 Pts
ON SALE - $ 11.98
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DOM DE COUSSERGUES CHARDONNAY 2008, FRANCE
The dry, primarily tank-aged 2008 Chardonnay reveals more honeysuckle and tropical fruit notes in its elegant, medium-bodied personality. All four of these offerings are crisp, fresh, lively, aromatic whites that are best consumed over the next 6-12 months.
- Wine Advocate 87 Pts
$ 11.99
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MERCEDES EGUREN SHIRAZ TEMPRANILLO 2006, SPAIN
Bright ruby. Peppery redcurrant and cherry aromas are complicated by whiffs of funky smoked meat and cracked pepper. Deeper dark berry flavors are firmed by dusty tannins and become sweeter with air. Finishes with good focus and a repeating dark berry note. This would be nice with a hunk of grilled lamb.
Stephen Tanzer, IWC
- IWC 88 Pts
$ 11.99
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LA CREMA CHARDONNAY SONOMA 2007 375ml, CALIFORNIA
The 2007 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay bursts with enticing aromas of citrus, floral notes, butterscotch, lemon peel and a slight spicy quality. In the mouth, flavors of citrus, pear and honeysuckle combine with subtle toast and caramel, adding richness and texture to the long, lingering finish.
- Wine Advocate 90 Pts
$ 12.99
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DR. LOOSEN DR L RIESLING 2008, GERMANY
#62- WINE SPECTATOR TOP 100 OF 2009
Dr. L comes exclusively from traditional vineyards with steep slopes and slate soil. This introductory, non-estate wine embodies the elegant and racy style of classic Mosel Riesling. Bright peach and pear notes are elegantly integrated by a crisp and sweet acidity. By working closely with growers on long-term contract, brothers Ernst and Thomas Loosen are able to assure excellent quality in every vintage.
Wine Spectator 90 Pts
$ 12.99
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EL MOLINET VALENCIA 2007, SPAIN
The 2007 El Molinet is a blend of 85% Tempranillo and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon aged for six months in seasoned oak before bottling without filtration. Purple-colored, the wine has an expressive perfume of cedar, tobacco, mineral, and blackberry. Smooth-textured and layered, this ripe, spicy wine has a forward personality and a lengthy finish. Drink it over the next five years.
Wine Advocate 90 Pts
Deep, bright red. Fresh red berry and baking spice aromas are strikingly brisk and focused. Racy, light-bodied raspberry and cherry flavors are unencumbered by tannins but nicely framed by juicy acidity. Pinot-like in its vivacious, red-fruit expression and firm finishing cut. This is really delicious.
- IWC 90 Pts
ON SALE - $ 13.98
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VALDELAINOS VERDEJO RUEDA 2008, SPAIN
Wine Enthusiast rated #8 of Top 100 Best Buys of 2008
A brilliant straw-yellow colour, with a fresh bouquet, and light touches of grass typical of the Verdejo variety, perfectly blended with the tropical notes that are more typical of the Viura variety. In the mouth it is fresh, with a very tasty palate and a full variety of fruits.
- Wine Enthusiast 90 Pts
$ 13.99
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EL ARTE DE VIVIR RIBERA DEL DUERO 2008, SPAIN
The 2008 El Arte de Vivir is 100% Tempranillo sourced from 60- to 80-year-old vines. It was aged for six months in French and American oak. Deep ruby-red. Smoky aromas of black and blue fruits and dried rose. Tightly wound blackberry and cassis flavors slowly gain sweetness and flesh with air, and are brightened by a subtle spicy note that hangs on nicely on the finish. The finish is lengthy and sweet. Drink this pleasure-bent wine over the next six years. This wine ramps up the concentration, spice and intensity of flavor.
- IWC 88 Pts
ON SALE - $ 14.98
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