tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70411828902844765292024-03-13T00:21:02.647-07:00Grape Wine CompanyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041182890284476529.post-88995763055444454172021-01-26T10:58:00.001-08:002021-01-26T10:58:42.846-08:00BEST EVER CA PARZO SINGLE VINEYARD LA CASA LIBRARY COLLECTION 2013 BRUNELLO FROM THE STELLAR 2013 VINTAGE<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGq7TRR_wDO8Ps3-zHiGIV9Kvl3qpF2QeQ_FMgh7l_-mhdDn2AVqI0RrhMjs9bN8RL5_j3fqxFYKj23t22Xxj39Fm58A0pRt3QVjB3HIFSLaI2yPkDww2mIUoSMOv6qlWSGUU4UG6DiErI/s1600/Spaghetti_Bolognese-722880.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGq7TRR_wDO8Ps3-zHiGIV9Kvl3qpF2QeQ_FMgh7l_-mhdDn2AVqI0RrhMjs9bN8RL5_j3fqxFYKj23t22Xxj39Fm58A0pRt3QVjB3HIFSLaI2yPkDww2mIUoSMOv6qlWSGUU4UG6DiErI/s320/Spaghetti_Bolognese-722880.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6922145205776709874" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh5vqJxb5fLgex1j2P2mKIyNxCxsKmej2O4eHib8xEGMuKEM57F5VtS6tRZ5juoHyxWQtcH0166a678TzdOgaYXxAdm1VQiST3NfC9KavuWW_jDjWvEIT5000Cea2aL7mbftli-SR3_P0q/s1600/ca+parzo-724593.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh5vqJxb5fLgex1j2P2mKIyNxCxsKmej2O4eHib8xEGMuKEM57F5VtS6tRZ5juoHyxWQtcH0166a678TzdOgaYXxAdm1VQiST3NfC9KavuWW_jDjWvEIT5000Cea2aL7mbftli-SR3_P0q/s320/ca+parzo-724593.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6922145207681333778" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBTO9teXD0kfvdxWcUCSj0qen4Ecas-Gdk-zvnt-IXhlK12sp6tsgB7Mlp_iIkHReAaYuSlq8MRaax024-9-b7ocPWnR4tDsscnoN0zYLSPYeX2fud0pzyRrsE4BymRKasIgs9t0MYIPDy/s1600/ca+parzo2-725199.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBTO9teXD0kfvdxWcUCSj0qen4Ecas-Gdk-zvnt-IXhlK12sp6tsgB7Mlp_iIkHReAaYuSlq8MRaax024-9-b7ocPWnR4tDsscnoN0zYLSPYeX2fud0pzyRrsE4BymRKasIgs9t0MYIPDy/s320/ca+parzo2-725199.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6922145214729774850" /></a></p><DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial> I am getting<U><FONT size=5> TOMORROW</FONT></U><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT size=4><FONT color=#ffff00> </FONT><FONT color=#000000><STRONG>1</STRONG><STRONG>5 </STRONG>cases (6 packs <FONT color=#ff0000>WOOD</FONT>)</FONT></FONT></FONT> of the<FONT size=4 face="Arial Black"> <FONT size=6>2013</FONT></FONT><FONT size=6>(</FONT><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff99cc"><FONT face="Arial Black">stellar vintage</FONT> in <FONT face="Arial Black">Tuscany</FONT></FONT>) <U><FONT size=5 face="Arial Black">CA PARZO LA CASA single vineyard BRUNELLO DI MONTACINO</FONT></U>, not enough to advertise BROADLY obviously, PERFECT<FONT size=5> </FONT><STRONG><U><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00" size=6 face="Arial Black">double 94/100</FONT></U></STRONG><STRONG><U>, </U><FONT size=5> only<FONT face="Arial Black"> <FONT size=6>$63.95/BTL.</FONT> for a top shelf <FONT size=6><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00">LIBRARY COLLECTION</FONT> <FONT color=#ff0000>8</FONT> YEAR OLD TUSCAN SUPER STAR $</FONT>63.95/btl</FONT>. </FONT></STRONG></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><FONT size=5></FONT></STRONG></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><FONT size=5>....<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff99cc">amazing PRICE/QUALITY/PEDIGREE ratio</FONT>! I HAVE CHAMPIONED CA PARZO BRUNELLOS from TUSCANY FOR<FONT face="Arial Black"> <FONT color=#ff0000>37</FONT></FONT><FONT color=#ff0000> YEARS</FONT> NOW... wow! </FONT></STRONG></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><FONT size=5></FONT></STRONG></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><FONT size=5>Don't miss <FONT color=#339966>out </FONT>on this<U> </U><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff0000"><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff99"><U>PERFECT </U><FONT size=7 face="Arial Black"><U>AGED</U> BRUNELLO</FONT></FONT><FONT size=6> A MUST HAVE!</FONT></FONT><FONT size=6>- </FONT><U><FONT size=7>see attachment</FONT></U>-<FONT color=#0000ff face="Arial Black">drink this 8 year old ITALIAN<FONT color=#ff0000> BEAUTY</FONT> <FONT color=#000000>2021-2040</FONT> </FONT></FONT></STRONG></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><FONT size=5><FONT color=#0000ff face="Arial Black"></FONT></FONT></STRONG></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><FONT size=5><FONT color=#0000ff face="Arial Black">Monica and I <FONT color=#000000>were there in TUSCANY with the CA PARZO daughter AND winemaker 3 Summers ago</FONT>-<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00">see pics</FONT>-beautiful huge and very rugged estate in the hills of TUSCANY. They have more WILD BOARS on the estate than vines! for real!!!</FONT></FONT></STRONG></FONT></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#0000ff size=5 face="Arial Black"></FONT></STRONG> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=5 face=Arial><STRONG></STRONG></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>OLIVER-PIERRE RESSEL<BR>GRAPE WINE CO, INC.<BR>210-828-2222<BR><A title="mailto:oliver@gwineco.com CTRL + Click to follow link" href="mailto:oliver@gwineco.com">oliver@gwineco.com</A><BR><A title="mailto:gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com CTRL + Click to follow link" href="mailto:gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com">gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com</A><BR>Celebrating<FONT face="Arial Black"> <STRONG><U>37 years</U></STRONG></FONT> in business in San Antonio </FONT><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black">1984-2021</FONT></STRONG></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041182890284476529.post-91288840091842832082021-01-18T12:19:00.001-08:002021-01-18T12:19:45.610-08:00Get at least 2 cs of this gem, fabulous wine/price/rating/bottle presentation/8 CS ONLY AVAIL.<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIhxb76vUaXpRnhWjHZ87oQMkLDacwhmnNfVBBcWXhM-fEZfc7MIPz-sDbIl82XkvsHiM0hL5TSC_1ABsN2SsWEU9E9V7FrfLndVfsjDYOEe1Jj3WPLFq4vzyYBWdFZPpSsEMof-ohQ5Eo/s1600/SPANISH+HAM%252CCHEESES+AND+RIOJA%2521-785639.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIhxb76vUaXpRnhWjHZ87oQMkLDacwhmnNfVBBcWXhM-fEZfc7MIPz-sDbIl82XkvsHiM0hL5TSC_1ABsN2SsWEU9E9V7FrfLndVfsjDYOEe1Jj3WPLFq4vzyYBWdFZPpSsEMof-ohQ5Eo/s320/SPANISH+HAM%252CCHEESES+AND+RIOJA%2521-785639.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6919197409705276146" /></a></p><DIV><FONT face=Arial>ONLY $<STRONG><FONT size=5 face="Arial Black">23.95/BTL</FONT></STRONG> FOR A 93/100 6 YEAR OLD DELICIOUS 2015 RIOJA RESERA </FONT><a 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title="mailto:gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com CTRL + Click to follow link" href="mailto:gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com">gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com</A><BR>Celebrating<STRONG><U> 37 years</U></STRONG> in business in San Antonio</FONT></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041182890284476529.post-41195722649143058882019-12-19T09:10:00.001-08:002019-12-19T09:10:59.525-08:00Chateau Petit Freylon "Cuvee Leah" 2016 top notch Bordeaux,very VERY affordable,in six bottle crates<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHqmE_GwnhGIqzpQV5EH4hn5OA2IHzsmKaZ82YwA6bs1W8JNqv-QB1HpcrKk3Rj9INOtDtI9eRz9fek02DVU_f0PpLYxW8pPQ0v7e6LiIZrYWFbSyjAQRE1okH9g1N38sTgIjFuZoS62Su/s1600/chateau+petit+freylon-759533.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHqmE_GwnhGIqzpQV5EH4hn5OA2IHzsmKaZ82YwA6bs1W8JNqv-QB1HpcrKk3Rj9INOtDtI9eRz9fek02DVU_f0PpLYxW8pPQ0v7e6LiIZrYWFbSyjAQRE1okH9g1N38sTgIjFuZoS62Su/s320/chateau+petit+freylon-759533.jpg" 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src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5vi2Bcn6eUcD7LzVr5H1CS0hojILle9vHIxYnW_xCuskdfO-en2EFL8sgig44zctgFUEbihpf-uxPqaCE57yI1kWU8OHaeOdtRPeEDTk242gRyfo1FJvBPFh12HfIu2MZ5OFWVbxWJtxV/s320/Beef-bourguignon%252C+DELICIEUX%2521-763054.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6772199050515760402" /></a></p><DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#0000ff size=5 face="Arial Black">ONLY <FONT color=#ff9900 size=7>6</FONT>X6 PACKS LEFT NOW-NOT SPOKEN FOR-<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff0000">AND...AND</FONT>...<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00">THE WINE HASN'T EVEN ARRIVED YET!</FONT></FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT size=5><U><FONT size=6>Chateau Petit Freylon</FONT> (</U><EM><FONT size=2>exclusive label</FONT></EM><U>)<FONT size=6> 2016 "Cuvee Leah"-</FONT>GRANDE CUVEE-BORDEAUX SUPERIEUR- is offered at $17.50/btl. <O:P></O:P></U></FONT></FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite"> <DIV dir=ltr> <DIV class=WordSection1> <P class=MsoNormal><STRONG><FONT size=5><FONT size=+0><FONT face="Arial Black"><U>25 X 6 packs arriving in wood boxes</U><FONT color=#ff0000> </FONT><FONT size=6><FONT color=#ff0000>tonight</FONT><U>,</U></FONT><U> JUST ON TIME FOR THE <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #339966">HOLIDAYS </FONT><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Book Antiqua","serif"'>VINTAGE: 2016</SPAN></B></U></FONT></FONT></FONT></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal><STRONG><FONT size=5><FONT face="Arial Black"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Book Antiqua","serif"'><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00"><U>RESERVE A COUPLE OF CRATES <EM>BEFORE</EM> THEY ARRIVE TONIGHT, YOU WON'T REGRET IT. ATER ALL IT IS</U><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #00ffff" size=6 face="Arial Black"> ONLY $105 PER CRATE FOR A VERY NICE RED BORDEAUX</FONT><U>!</U></FONT></SPAN></B></FONT></FONT></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-AUTOSPACE: ; punctuation-wrap: simple"><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Book Antiqua","serif"'><O:P> </O:P></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-AUTOSPACE: ; punctuation-wrap: simple"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Book Antiqua","serif"'><O:P> </O:P></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-TOP: 2.7pt; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: ; punctuation-wrap: simple"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 20pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Book Antiqua","serif"'>VARIETAL:<O:P></O:P></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.3pt; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: ; punctuation-wrap: simple"><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Cambria","serif"'>85% Merlot<O:P></O:P></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.35pt; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: ; punctuation-wrap: simple"><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Cambria","serif"'>15% Cabernet Sauvignon<O:P></O:P></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.35pt; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: ; punctuation-wrap: simple"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 20pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Book Antiqua","serif"'>WINEMAKER: </SPAN></B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Cambria","serif"'>Grégory Dala<O:P></O:P></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-AUTOSPACE: ; punctuation-wrap: simple"><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman","serif"'></P></SPAN><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman","serif"'><O:P></O:P></SPAN> <P></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-AUTOSPACE: ; punctuation-wrap: simple"><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Cambria","serif"'><O:P> </O:P></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.15pt; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: ; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in; punctuation-wrap: simple; mso-margin-top-alt: 9.3pt"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 20pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Book Antiqua","serif"'>REGION:<O:P></O:P></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.15pt; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: ; punctuation-wrap: simple"><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Cambria","serif"'>Bordeaux, <STRONG>Bordeaux <U>Superieur</U></STRONG>, France<O:P></O:P></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-AUTOSPACE: ; punctuation-wrap: simple"><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 12.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Cambria","serif"'><O:P> </O:P></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.15pt; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: ; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in; punctuation-wrap: simple; mso-margin-top-alt: .05pt"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 20pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Book Antiqua","serif"'>HISTORY:<O:P></O:P></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.05pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 101%; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: ; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in; TEXT-INDENT: 0.05pt; punctuation-wrap: simple; mso-margin-top-alt: .25pt"><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Cambria","serif"; LINE-HEIGHT: 101%'>Château Petit-Freylon is located in the small Aquitaine village of Saint-Genis-du-Bois, a tiny Aquitaine village <STRONG>boasting less than 100 inhabitants</STRONG>. The estate belonged to the Lagrange family for generations until 2011, when it was purchased by La Société PESA. Since that time, the new owners have invested heavily in the château's wine- making facilities and have installed such improvements as new tanks, barrels, and thermovinification systems. <STRONG>This attention to detail has earned the wines several medals at prestigious competitions, such as the Concours Agricole in Paris and the Concours de Bordeaux.<O:P></O:P></STRONG></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-TOP: 0.2pt; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: ; punctuation-wrap: simple"><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 20pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Cambria","serif"'><O:P><STRONG> </O:P></STRONG></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.15pt; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: ; punctuation-wrap: simple"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 20pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Book Antiqua","serif"'>TASTING NOTES:<O:P></O:P></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; LINE-HEIGHT: 101%; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: ; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0.05pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.15pt; punctuation-wrap: simple; mso-margin-top-alt: .3pt"><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Cambria","serif"; LINE-HEIGHT: 101%'>The Cuvée Leah <STRONG>is richly textured</STRONG> and medium-bodied. It shows a <STRONG>delicious abundance of black cherry and black currant notes with a hint of wood on the palate. Its elegant tannins and complexity</STRONG> point towards good short-term cellaring potential. Drink 2019-2030<SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Cambria","serif"'><FONT size=3 face=Arial> <P>The vineyard at Château Petit-Freylon covers 30 hectares (75 acres), 20 of which are within the<STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black"> Bordeaux<U> Supérieur</U></FONT></STRONG> appellation. The soils are clay and limestone and the average vine age is 30 years. Grape varieties are 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot, with average yields of 50 hectoliters per hectare</P></FONT></SPAN></SPAN> <P></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-AUTOSPACE: ; punctuation-wrap: simple"><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Cambria","serif"'><FONT size=3 face=Arial></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.15pt; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: ; punctuation-wrap: simple"><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Book Antiqua","serif"'><STRONG><EM><FONT size=3>On the nose, licorice, jammy dark fruits, plum, chocolate, vanilla. In the mouth, it evolves smoothly and expresses fine-grained tannins on the finish which will soften in the near future."</FONT></EM></STRONG></P> <DIV> <DIV style="MARGIN: 5px 0px"><STRONG>winemaker's notes:</STRONG> <P style="PADDING-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-TOP: 0px">A great vintage – this wine has a dark, deep color with very vibrant and lively fruit flavors. This vintage of Chateau Petit Freylon "Cuvee Leah" has an amazing elegance, with well-integrated, round, silky tannins and barrel aging that are almost undetectable. </P></DIV></DIV></SPAN> <P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.15pt; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: ; punctuation-wrap: simple"><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Book Antiqua","serif"'></SPAN> </P> <P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.15pt; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: ; punctuation-wrap: simple"><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Book Antiqua","serif"'>$105.00 per 6/750 ml crate / $17.50 per bottle</SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.15pt; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: ; punctuation-wrap: simple"><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Book Antiqua","serif"'><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT color=#ff0000>HAPPY</FONT> <FONT color=#008000>HOLIDAYS</FONT>!</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.15pt; punctuation-wrap: simple"><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Book Antiqua","serif"'><FONT size=2>OLIVER-PIERRE RESSEL<BR></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.15pt; punctuation-wrap: simple"><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Book Antiqua","serif"'><FONT size=2>MONICA RESSEL</FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.15pt; punctuation-wrap: simple"><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Book Antiqua","serif"'><FONT size=2><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Book Antiqua","serif"'><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Book Antiqua","serif"'><FONT size=2>GRAPE WINE CO, INC.<BR>210-828-2222<BR></FONT><A title="mailto:oliver@gwineco.com CTRL + Click to follow link" href="mailto:oliver@gwineco.com"><FONT size=2>oliver@gwineco.com</FONT></A><BR><A title="mailto:gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com CTRL + Click to follow link" href="mailto:gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com"><FONT title="mailto:gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com CTRL + Click to follow link" size=2>gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com</FONT></A><BR><FONT size=2>Celebrating <FONT size=3 face="Arial Black">35 years</FONT> in business in San Antonio</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.15pt; TEXT-AUTOSPACE: ; punctuation-wrap: simple"><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Book Antiqua","serif"'><O:P></O:P></SPAN> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><O:P> </O:P></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </P></DIV></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV> <HR> <P></P> <DIV id=DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2><BR> <TABLE style="BORDER-TOP: #d3d4de 1px solid"> <TBODY> <TR> <TD style="WIDTH: 55px; PADDING-TOP: 13px"><A href="http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=emailclient" target=_blank><IMG style="HEIGHT: 29px; WIDTH: 46px" alt="" src="https://ipmcdn.avast.com/images/icons/icon-envelope-tick-green-avg-v1.png" width=46 height=29></A></TD> <TD style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; WIDTH: 470px; COLOR: #41424e; PADDING-TOP: 12px; LINE-HEIGHT: 18px">Virus-free. <A style="COLOR: #4453ea" href="http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=emailclient" target=_blank>www.avg.com</A> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><A href="#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2" width="1" height="1"></A></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041182890284476529.post-1293175775000599402019-12-10T09:38:00.001-08:002019-12-10T09:38:50.210-08:00Stellar Chateau De Beaucastel Chateauneuf Du Pape Rouge 2017 IS in at PRIMEUR PRICE <DIV>FOR YOUR ORDER TODAY/Chateau De Beaucastel Chateauneuf Du Pape Rouge 2017 IS IN on PRIMEUR PRICE </DIV> <DIV><BR></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'><STRONG><U><FONT size=6 face="Arial Black">It has arrived </FONT></U></STRONG>!<STRONG><FONT size=6 face="Arial Black"><U> 2017 CH DE BEAUCASTEL CDP</U><FONT color=#ff0000 size=5><EM>-</EM><U><FONT size=6>SEE PDF</FONT></U><EM>---Double 95/100 and a 96+/100 from Suckling last week, always in the top 100 WINE SPECTATOR too!</EM></FONT></FONT></STRONG></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>THIS IS <STRONG>A <FONT size=5 face="Arial Black">PRIMEUR</FONT></STRONG><FONT size=5 face="Arial Black"> </FONT> = <STRONG><EM><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00" color=#ff0000 size=5 face="Arial Black">PRE SALE PRICE</FONT></EM></STRONG> AT<STRONG> <FONT size=5 face="Arial Black">$81.95/BTL</FONT></STRONG>., ONCE THE <STRONG><FONT color=#0000ff face="Arial Black">20X 6 BOTTLE CRATES HERE IN STOCK ARE GONE AT THE PRIMEUR PRICE, PRICE GOES BACK TO $95! <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff99">Usual deal</FONT></FONT></STRONG>...ALWAYS SUPER HIGHLY RATED, ALWAYS IN THE TOP 100 WS!</SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><U><FONT face="Arial Black">In 1549, "Noble Pierre de Beaucastel"</FONT></U></STRONG> bought "a barn with its land holdings, containing 25 <STRONG><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #33cccc">saumées</FONT> </STRONG>(Ancient French Rhone dialect for <STRONG>110 litre barrells</STRONG>) at Coudoulet".<STRONG><FONT size=4 face="Arial Black"> More than four centuries later, this remarkable domaine, known today as <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff0000">Château de Beaucastel, is producing what most people acknowledge <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00">to be the finest wines of <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" size=5>C</FONT>hâteauneuf-<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" size=5>D</FONT>u-<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" size=5>P</FONT>ape</FONT>.</FONT></FONT></STRONG> <P>In 1903, a young chemical engineer and mathematics professor named Pierre <STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black">Perrin,</FONT></STRONG> together with his father-in-law, began to restore the domaine following the ravages of phylloxera. His son, Jacques Perrin, took over the domaine in 1953 and introduced many innovations such as improved grape varietals, integrated pest control, and a flash-heat exchanger.</P> <P><STRONG>Today, the third and fourth generations of Perrins</STRONG>, François and Jean-Pierre and Jean-Pierre's sons Pierre, Marc and Thomas, <STRONG>continue in the tradition of their father and grandfather. The vineyards of Beaucastel are treated as a garden</STRONG>: no chemical fertilizer, no chemical week killers or sprays are permitted. Organic fertilizer comes from compost and only a minimum of traditional sulphur-copper spray is used in the vineyards.</P> <P>The vineyards are planted in all the traditional grapes of Châteauneuf-du-Pape: Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Cinsault, Vaccarese, Counoise, Terret Noir, Muscardin, Clairette, Picpoul, Picardin, Bourboulenc, Roussanne.</P></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> <FONT face=Arial>...</FONT><FONT face="Arial Black"><STRONG>keep in mind this is normally a $95- $100 wine AND IS SOLD OUT EVERY YEAR IN DECEMBER UNTIL THE 2018 which will be RELEASED NEXT FALL/WINTER 2020 ...</STRONG></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Arial Black"><STRONG></STRONG></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Arial Black"><STRONG>I have brought in this FABULOUS ICON<EM><FONT size=5> since 1984 and in all the last 35 years it is as stellar and consistent as it gets</FONT></EM>, a<U> SURE BET in the world of SUPER HIGH END CDPs</U>... </STRONG></FONT></DIV></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; 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Complex garrigue, ground pepper, and earthy dark fruits all flow to a medium to <STRONG>full-bodied wine that has a polished, elegant texture as well as the sunny, Provençal style of the vintage. It's capable of lasting for 15 years or more.</STRONG></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>Drink 2020-2035</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV>OLIVER P. 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FINALLY back in TX,SUPERB 90/100 CLOS LA CHANCE CAB,MAJOR BANG for the BUCK<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL_jSMxIMwiL27Dvq29cpIFuLQxVSq4vKq3T-k5Hl2ToOEmepYO5FaBwVKGpwb-G7tbgqZu603aSkqdVeANCiGezafCzH6e2THyq8hrI1h71TAmGVcyHkRjRwVHl7C4pfcJtgCI3z_8xWs/s1600/CLOS+CHANCE+CAB-797750.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL_jSMxIMwiL27Dvq29cpIFuLQxVSq4vKq3T-k5Hl2ToOEmepYO5FaBwVKGpwb-G7tbgqZu603aSkqdVeANCiGezafCzH6e2THyq8hrI1h71TAmGVcyHkRjRwVHl7C4pfcJtgCI3z_8xWs/s320/CLOS+CHANCE+CAB-797750.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6745499966109161266" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhutZup6MkkQ0LZoa8xGruIJcTw8YodxekhSOFigdUxJinVkB2q4lUVLzpl8OP0Drf9tQL8-ad5cjqZdLtLvHpzUmu96ckQbHvjGaqPpXBtYiJRsCKgz_OZQ_NR4FAbG_aeZAp3QM-ylCQn/s1600/TOMATES+FARCIES+AT+THE+RESSELs-701135.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhutZup6MkkQ0LZoa8xGruIJcTw8YodxekhSOFigdUxJinVkB2q4lUVLzpl8OP0Drf9tQL8-ad5cjqZdLtLvHpzUmu96ckQbHvjGaqPpXBtYiJRsCKgz_OZQ_NR4FAbG_aeZAp3QM-ylCQn/s320/TOMATES+FARCIES+AT+THE+RESSELs-701135.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6745499982930478514" /></a></p><DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=5><STRONG>Best </STRONG>value</FONT> in <STRONG>Cali.=</STRONG><FONT size=5> <STRONG><U><FONT face="Arial Black">2017 CLOS LA CHANCE-ESTATE VINEYARDS- CABERNET SAUVIGNON $19.95/btl.</FONT></U></STRONG>-Santa Clara Valley-<STRONG><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4 face="Arial Black">IS BACK-<U><FONT color=#000000>FINALLY</FONT></U>-after <FONT color=#000000>4</FONT> years out of the Texas market</FONT></STRONG>!</FONT></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial> <DIV><FONT size=4 face=Arial><STRONG></STRONG></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4 face=Arial><STRONG><U><FONT color=#000080 face="Arial Black">Grape Wine Co's favorite BACK ON DEAL and BACK IN OUR MARKET!</FONT></U></STRONG></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><STRONG><EM><U><FONT size=5></FONT></U></EM></STRONG> </DIV> <DIV><STRONG><EM><U><FONT size=5></FONT></U></EM></STRONG> </DIV> <DIV><STRONG><EM><U><FONT size=4 face="Arial Black">CALIFORNIA</FONT></U></EM></STRONG></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT size=4 face="Arial Black"><FONT color=#ff0000></FONT></FONT></STRONG> <DIV><STRONG><FONT size=4 face="Arial Black"><FONT color=#ff0000><FONT size=2 face=Arial><STRONG><FONT color=#000000 size=4><FONT face="Arial Black"><U>2017 </U><FONT color=#0000ff> <FONT size=5>CLOS LA CHANCE</FONT></FONT><FONT size=5> <U>CAB</U></FONT></FONT><U>-</U> </FONT><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT size=5><FONT color=#000000><FONT color=#00ffff>now</FONT> <FONT size=6>$19.95/BTL</FONT>. for the <U><FONT color=#ff0000>LAST</FONT></U> 10 cases</FONT> </FONT></FONT></STRONG></FONT></FONT></FONT></STRONG><STRONG><U><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT size=5><FONT color=#ff0000><FONT color=#ff00ff>BEST BUY</FONT> FOR REDS IN CALI</FONT> !!!</FONT></FONT></U></STRONG></DIV></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4 face="Arial Black"><FONT size=3><FONT color=#000000><STRONG>(GREATEST CALIFORNIA VALUE FOR CALIFORNIA CAB in </STRONG><STRONG><EM><U>the Wine Enthusiast </U></EM><FONT face=Arial>and </FONT><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT size=5>"<FONT color=#ff0000>BEST BUY</FONT>"</FONT> too, <FONT size=6>90/100</FONT>...<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #00ff00" size=4>see attachment</FONT></FONT><FONT face=Arial>)</FONT></STRONG><FONT face=Arial> </FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT> <DIV><FONT size=4 face="Arial Black"> <DIV><FONT size=3 face=Arial></FONT><FONT color=#000000></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=4><STRONG>To me, this is a decadent red THAT TASTES MORE LIKE A $30-40 CABERNET<FONT face="Arial Black">, talk about MAJOR VALUE :</FONT></STRONG></FONT></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4><FONT face="Arial Narrow"><STRONG><EM><U>I personally love all the different fruit flavors that are so easy to pick up in</U></EM><FONT face="Arial Black"> this full-bodied classic Cali cab</FONT><EM><U>: Dark plum, fig and blueberry fruit supported by dark cocoa and bacony toast. Stays fresh and open through the finish. </U></EM><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #00ff00" face="Arial Black">Solid</FONT><EM><U>. Drink now through 2026+.</U></EM></STRONG></FONT></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4><STRONG></STRONG></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4><STRONG>This is <U><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00" color=#000080><EM>QUITE AN ACCOMPLISHMENT FOR A RED UNDER $20</EM></FONT></U>, DENSE, SMOOTH AND FULL-BODIED WITH A FOCUSED BAND OF SPICY CURRANT, BLACKBERRY, CEDAR, CASSIS, CHOCOLATE AND PLUM FLAVORS...THIS CABERNET BEGS FOR<FONT color=#ff0000> STEAK</FONT>,<FONT color=#ff0000> GAME</FONT> OR RACK OF <FONT color=#ff0000>LAMB</FONT>, PERFECT <FONT color=#ff0000><U><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff99cc">WITH MONICA'S</FONT> </U><FONT color=#000000>VERY FAMOUS AND TASTY</FONT><U> TOMATES FARCIES </U><FONT color=#800000><U>-</U><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00" color=#0000ff> SEE PIC</FONT> <U>IN THE KITCHEN LAST NIGHT-</U></FONT><U>, MY FAVORITE COMFORT FOOD GROWING UP IN PARIS, </U></FONT><FONT color=#000000>GREAT </FONT>FOR PARTIES/GIFTS TOO!!! </STRONG></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=3 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><STRONG>(<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff0000">TOMATES FARCIES=STUFFED TOMATOES</FONT>, hint...hint...the secret in the meatball is<U> half veal</U> and<U> half beef</U>), A DISH-MY FAVORITE IN MY CHILDHOOD IN FRANCE- MADE FOR ME IN PARIS BY MY MOM VERONIQUE WHEN I WAS A <EM><U>LITTLE</U></EM> BOY and NOW MADE FOR ME IN SAN ANTONIO BY MY WIFE/CHEF MONICA AS A <U><EM>BIG</EM></U> BOY<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00" color=#0000ff>-SEE PIC</FONT>-!</STRONG></FONT></DIV> <DIV> <DIV class=pipSecContent_headline><FONT size=3 face="Arial Black"></FONT> </DIV> <DIV class=pipSecContent_headline><FONT size=3 face="Arial Black"></FONT> </DIV> <DIV class=pipSecContent_headline><FONT size=3 face="Arial Black"><U><STRONG>Winemaker Notes</STRONG></U> <STRONG><U>:</U></STRONG></FONT></DIV> <DIV class=pipSecContent_headline><FONT size=3 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV class="pipWineNotes_copy viewMoreModule js-expanded" itemprop="description"> <DIV class=viewMoreModule_text>Dark purple, opaque color. On the nose, anise, black currants and black cherries. Flavors of black cherry, cassis, blackberries. A hint of vanilla. A little spice on the finish. Structure is medium tannin, low-medium acidity and very dry. <P>Pairs deliciously with<FONT color=#ff0000> pot roast</FONT>, <FONT color=#ff0000>roast beef</FONT> sandwich and chocolate torte.</P></DIV></DIV></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4></FONT> </DIV></FONT> <DIV><FONT size=4 face="Arial Black"><FONT size=4><STRONG> 10 CASES <FONT size=3>AVAILABLE</FONT> AT<FONT color=#000080> that great price of</FONT> $19.95/BTL.</STRONG></FONT></FONT></DIV></DIV></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4 face="Arial Black"><STRONG><FONT size=3 face=Arial></FONT></STRONG></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4><STRONG><FONT size=3 face="Arial Black"><U>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</U></FONT></STRONG></FONT></DIV><FONT size=4></FONT> <DIV> <DIV><STRONG><U><FONT size=4 face="Arial Black"><EM>---------------------------------------------------------wow!!!------------------------------------------------------------------------------</EM></FONT></U></STRONG></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><U><FONT size=4 face="Arial Black"><EM></EM></FONT></U></STRONG> </DIV></DIV></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>OLIVER-PIERRE RESSEL<BR></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>MONICA RESSEL</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>GRAPE WINE CO., INC.<BR>210-828-2222 PH<BR><A title="mailto:Oliver@gwineco.com CTRL + Click to follow link" href="mailto:Oliver@gwineco.com">Oliver@gwineco.com</A><BR><A title="mailto:Gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com CTRL + Click to follow link" href="mailto:Gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com">Gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com</A><BR>Celebrating <STRONG>35 years</STRONG> in business in San Antonio <STRONG>1984-2019</STRONG><BR></DIV></FONT> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt Tahoma"> <DIV><BR></DIV> <DIV style="BACKGROUND: #f5f5f5"> <HR> </DIV></DIV> <P></P><A></A>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041182890284476529.post-15704682988877600782019-08-21T09:49:00.000-07:002019-08-21T09:50:09.730-07:00French connection part 2/Matrot BOURGOGNE BLANC "baby Meursault" going to a different importer. So the old importer is dumping it, and we got them all.<DIV><FONT face="Arial Black"><STRONG>I stole the one and ONLY 6 cases of the <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff0000">FABULOUS</FONT><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #00ff00" size=5> MATROT BOURGOGNE BLANC 2015</FONT><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00"> in <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" size=4><EM>halves</EM></FONT>, <FONT size=6>$10.95/BTL</FONT>, 24 half bottles per case</FONT> (halves are $14.95 normally and full bottles are $23.95)</STRONG></FONT></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black">One case is going home to CASA RESSEL, so 5 cases for SALE, VERY DANGEROUS IN HALVES!</FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black"></FONT></STRONG> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Arial Black">MATROT BOURGOGNE BLANC white burgundy <FONT size=5 face="Arial Black">"Baby Meursault" EVEN SHOWS THEIR MEURSAULT ADDRESS ON THE CASE</FONT> <DIV><BR></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>a <U><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black">VERY CLASSY</FONT></STRONG></U> WHITE...</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT><BR> </DIV> <DIV><FONT lang=0 style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color=#000000 size=4 face="Arial Black" BACK="#ffffff" PTSIZE="14" FAMILY="SANSSERIF"><B><U>The "FRENCH CONNECTION" :</U> A chance to experience a<U> </U>high end white Burgundy <U><EM>without </EM></U>spending A LOT OF $:</B></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=arial,helvetica><FONT lang=0 style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color=#000000 size=4 face=Arial BACK="#ffffff" PTSIZE="14" FAMILY="SANSSERIF"><B><U><EM></EM></U></B></FONT></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=arial,helvetica><FONT lang=0 style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color=#000000 size=3 face="Book Antiqua" BACK="#ffffff" PTSIZE="12" FAMILY="SERIF"> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT></DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><FONT size=4 face="Bookman Old Style"><U>Another GORGEOUS high QUALITY white burgundy ( 100% chardonnay ) from the</U><FONT face="Arial Black"><U> </U><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ccffcc"><U>very famous/reputable MATROT "house" in </U><FONT size=6>Meursault</FONT><U> in the Cotes d' Or (=golden hills)...</U></FONT></FONT></FONT></STRONG></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><FONT size=4 face="Bookman Old Style"><FONT face="Arial Black"></FONT></FONT></STRONG></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><FONT size=4 face="Bookman Old Style"><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT size=5>Basically <FONT size=6>VIZUALIZE a <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #00ffff">"DECLASSIFIED MEURSAULT"</FONT></FONT> from the MATROT FAMILY, THE CHAMPIONS OF MEURSAULT!!!</FONT></FONT></FONT></STRONG></FONT></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><U></U></STRONG><FONT size=4 face="Arial Black"></FONT> <FONT color=#0000ff size=4 face="Arial Black"><EM><U>A true RED WINE DRINKER'S WHITE WINE!!!</U></EM></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#ff0000 face="Arial Black">MATROT:"LA NOBLESSE DU TERROIR"</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#ff0000 face="Arial Black"></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4 face="Bookman Old Style">" ...deliciously rich, fresh, lemony, floral, elegant fruit, crisp, fine and lovely white..."</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4 face="Bookman Old Style"></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4 face="Bookman Old Style">Expect a beautiful complex aromatic nose of almond and hazelnuts with a touch of honeysuckle. Medium to full-bodied with satiny texture, this wine is rich, packed with spiced pears and tangy minerals. Its long, supple finish displays additional layers of sweet ripe apples, butter and a hint of oak. Drink 2019-2028</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4 face="Bookman Old Style"></FONT> </DIV><FONT size=4 face="Arial Black"> <DIV> <H2 class=pipSecContent_headline>Winemaker Notes</H2> <DIV class="pipWineNotes_copy viewMoreModule js-expanded" itemprop="description"> <DIV class=viewMoreModule_text>A refined, fruity yet dry, crisp round wine that can be enjoyed as an aperitif or as an accompaniment to charcuterie, chicken and grilled fish. Delicious with creamy cheeses <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00"><U>A great wine to enjoy with friends</U>.</FONT></DIV></DIV></FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4 face="Arial Black"> <DIV id=thumb_img><STRONG></STRONG></FONT><STRONG><FONT size=4 face="Arial Black"></FONT></STRONG> </DIV></DIV></FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black"></FONT></STRONG> </DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black"></FONT></STRONG> </DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black"></FONT></STRONG> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>OLIVER-PIERRE RESSEL<BR></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>MONICA RESSEL</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>GRAPE WINE CO, INC.<BR>210-828-2222<BR><A title="mailto:oliver@gwineco.com CTRL + Click to follow link" href="mailto:oliver@gwineco.com">oliver@gwineco.com</A><BR><A title="mailto:gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com CTRL + Click to follow link" href="mailto:gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com">gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com</A><BR>Celebrating <U><STRONG>35 years</STRONG></U> in business in San Antonio</FONT></DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt Tahoma"> <DIV><FONT size=3 face=Arial></FONT><BR></DIV> <DIV style="BACKGROUND: #f5f5f5"> <DIV style="font-color: black"><o:p> </o:p></DIV></DIV></DIV> <DIV class=WordSection1> <DIV id=DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> <TABLE class=MsoNormalTable style="BORDER-TOP: #d3d4de 1pt solid; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none" cellPadding=0 border=1> <TBODY> <TR> <TD style="BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; WIDTH: 41.25pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0.75pt; PADDING-TOP: 9.75pt; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt" width=58> <P class=MsoNormal><A href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.avg.com_email-2Dsignature-3Futm-5Fmedium-3Demail-26utm-5Fsource-3Dlink-26utm-5Fcampaign-3Dsig-2Demail-26utm-5Fcontent-3Demailclient&d=DwMFaQ&c=jxhwBfk-KSV6FFIot0PGng&r=LDHQ9mYzwNXSAskPqjvXb4ROQAAP9M-w04xfANqlls0&m=qO5PDYxGer1E3esU_2TCDyDYcEO09UTvvQUP1w_hZBU&s=wlZOTPrwYLKiD2ykRQ_DrBxknegM7aB9eGt25Wtb_Wg&e=" target=_blank><SPAN style="TEXT-DECORATION: none; BORDER-TOP: windowtext 1pt solid; BORDER-RIGHT: windowtext 1pt solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 1pt solid; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; PADDING-TOP: 0in; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: windowtext 1pt solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAxHOk5wU8FHq_34idT9GIFtvexuRVVbviZMZQkJchF9eUOih3K24a0nEpajc8mtPJLX_4eoroJw-2LlLpfs-t7cnY0NxZkevsz-MwYmwawQt1Y-bV5aVWJF7A3q-FU1nSojT08hwbm9Ql/s1600/image002-709798.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAxHOk5wU8FHq_34idT9GIFtvexuRVVbviZMZQkJchF9eUOih3K24a0nEpajc8mtPJLX_4eoroJw-2LlLpfs-t7cnY0NxZkevsz-MwYmwawQt1Y-bV5aVWJF7A3q-FU1nSojT08hwbm9Ql/s320/image002-709798.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6727663445646479762" /></a></SPAN></A><o:p></o:p></P></TD> <TD style="BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; WIDTH: 352.5pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0.75pt; PADDING-TOP: 9pt; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt" width=473> <P class=MsoNormal style="LINE-HEIGHT: 13.5pt"><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; COLOR: #41424e'>Virus-free. <A href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.avg.com_email-2Dsignature-3Futm-5Fmedium-3Demail-26utm-5Fsource-3Dlink-26utm-5Fcampaign-3Dsig-2Demail-26utm-5Fcontent-3Demailclient&d=DwMFaQ&c=jxhwBfk-KSV6FFIot0PGng&r=LDHQ9mYzwNXSAskPqjvXb4ROQAAP9M-w04xfANqlls0&m=qO5PDYxGer1E3esU_2TCDyDYcEO09UTvvQUP1w_hZBU&s=wlZOTPrwYLKiD2ykRQ_DrBxknegM7aB9eGt25Wtb_Wg&e=" target=_blank><SPAN style="COLOR: #4453ea">www.avg.com</SPAN></A> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P></DIV></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041182890284476529.post-12838417604620596122019-07-17T08:37:00.001-07:002019-07-17T08:37:33.782-07:00Vieux Telegraphe CdP Rouge 2016/98/100 2CASES +5 LOOSE btls. IN SA and we have them ALL!<DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>A <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00" color=#ff0000>GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO GRAB THE LAST OF THE TOP SHELF <STRONG><FONT size=5 face="Arial Black">2016 </FONT></STRONG>RHONEs</FONT> BEFORE THEY ALL GO "BYE-BYE"...</FONT></DIV> <H1 style='FONT-SIZE: 1.6em; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: rgb(83,16,16); PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0.25em 0px 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,254)'><STRONG><FONT size=5 face="Arial Black"><U>2016 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe "La Crau" Châteauneuf-Du-Pape </U><FONT color=#ff0000>ONLY</FONT><U> $97/btl</U></FONT></STRONG>...2x 12 bottle cases AND 5 loose bottles IN SAN ANTONIO and I have them ALL RIGHT here....from the stellar 20<FONT face="Arial Black">16</FONT> RHONE VINTAGE!<BR></H1><SPAN class=SKUInformation style="FONT-SIZE: 0.85em; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: rgb(106,106,106); MARGIN: 0px 0px 0.5em; DISPLAY: block; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,254)"><BR></SPAN><SPAN class=H2ReviewNotes style='FONT-SIZE: 1.25em; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; COLOR: rgb(83,16,16); PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0.5em 0px 0.25em; DISPLAY: block; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,254)'><FONT face="Arial Black">98 points</FONT> James Suckling</SPAN> <P style="FONT-SIZE: 12px; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: rgb(43,33,23); MARGIN: 0.15em 0px 0.35em; LINE-HEIGHT: 15px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,254)"><IMG style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px" alt=" " src="https://www.klwines.com/images/OuterQuote.gif"> Impressive, complex array of wild cherries, raspberries, garrigue herbs, lightly spiced pastry and stony, chalky minerals. Super-fresh florals. The palate has superb texture, roundness, completeness, depth and detail. Powerful yet elegant with powdery tannins and essence-like red fruit. Super-fleshy, supple and dense core, then strong at the edges. Layer upon layer peels away on the finish. Resounding finesse and equilibrium, showing the full potential of the plateau La Crau. Drink or hold. <IMG style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px" alt=" " src="https://www.klwines.com/images/InnerQuote.gif"> (7/2018)</P><SPAN class=H2ReviewNotes style='FONT-SIZE: 1.25em; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; COLOR: rgb(83,16,16); PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0.5em 0px 0.25em; DISPLAY: block; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,254)'><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black">96 points</FONT></STRONG> Robert Parker's Wine Advocate</SPAN> <P style="FONT-SIZE: 12px; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: rgb(43,33,23); MARGIN: 0.15em 0px 0.35em; LINE-HEIGHT: 15px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,254)"><IMG style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px" alt=" " src="https://www.klwines.com/images/OuterQuote.gif"> Undoubtedly one of the top vintages of this wine, the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape La Crau features classy notes of crushed stones and black tea to go along with ripe raspberries and black cherries. Full-bodied yet silky, there's more power and richness in La Crau than in Piedlong, yet there's commensurate elegance and finesse. The wine grows in intensity on the finish without ever seeming heavy or overripe, instead offering hints of tea and licorice. (JC) <IMG style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px" alt=" " src="https://www.klwines.com/images/InnerQuote.gif"> (8/2018)​</P> <P style="FONT-SIZE: 12px; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: rgb(43,33,23); MARGIN: 0.15em 0px 0.35em; LINE-HEIGHT: 15px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,254)"> </P> <DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=3></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>OLIVER-PIERRE RESSEL<BR>GRAPE WINE CO, INC.<BR>210-828-2222<BR><A title="mailto:oliver@gwineco.com CTRL + Click to follow link" href="mailto:oliver@gwineco.com">oliver@gwineco.com</A><BR><A title="mailto:gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com CTRL + Click to follow link" href="mailto:gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com">gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com</A><BR>Celebrating <STRONG><U><FONT face="Arial Black">35 years</FONT></U></STRONG> in business in San Antonio</FONT></DIV> <P style="FONT-SIZE: 12px; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: rgb(43,33,23); MARGIN: 0.15em 0px 0.35em; LINE-HEIGHT: 15px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,254)"><BR></P> <P><BR></P> <P><BR></P> <DIV id=Signature> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; MARGIN: 0px" name="divtagdefaultwrapper"> <P class=MsoNormal style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri,sans-serif; COLOR: rgb(40,40,40); MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT color=#000000 size=3 face=Arial></FONT> </P></DIV></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041182890284476529.post-82116174140824639432019-05-21T12:36:00.000-07:002019-05-21T12:37:09.692-07:00part 2:96/100 TEETER TOTTER CAB going to a different distributor, so we "stole" the last 9 cases from the old distributor, how many cases would you like? <p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcSeA4kFf67sdhVCRcxcpN-0jtN0kJWb1_JodiNQ1fiQQdksgJseLnx0jzCGiUSAjdt2fy5wOliV8rcZyNjyv45BwGlURlU7Pad5EhdvS4wWcah32HO0lE6Sn5rrZhieFa9l0Y0LOyE6h4/s1600/logo_teeter-totter-729711.png"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcSeA4kFf67sdhVCRcxcpN-0jtN0kJWb1_JodiNQ1fiQQdksgJseLnx0jzCGiUSAjdt2fy5wOliV8rcZyNjyv45BwGlURlU7Pad5EhdvS4wWcah32HO0lE6Sn5rrZhieFa9l0Y0LOyE6h4/s320/logo_teeter-totter-729711.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6693566645980477154" /></a></p><DIV> <DIV><STRONG><U><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT size=5><FONT size=6><FONT size=7>Crazy deal $49.95/BTL</FONT>.</FONT>, NORMALLY WE SELL IT FOR $54.95-A very good price already- AVERAGE PRICE $70 <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff9900"><FONT color=#ff0000 size=7>one time</FONT> offer SAME GREAT WINE/VINTAGE/RATING</FONT></FONT>...9 cases available from the old importer and they ARE RIGHT HERE IN STOCK!</FONT></U></STRONG></DIV></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><U><FONT face="Arial Black"></FONT></U></STRONG> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black">Olive</FONT></STRONG>r</FONT></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><BR></STRONG></DIV></FONT> <DIV><FONT size=5 face="Arial Black"><STRONG><EM><U></U></EM></STRONG></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=5 face="Arial Black"><EM></EM></FONT><STRONG><U><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00"> </FONT></U></STRONG><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><U><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00">ORIGINAL OFFER BELOW</FONT></U></STRONG>:</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=5 face="Arial Black"><STRONG><EM><U></U></EM></STRONG></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=5 face="Arial Black"><STRONG><EM><U></U></EM></STRONG></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=5 face="Arial Black"><STRONG><EM><U></U></EM></STRONG></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=5 face="Arial Black"><STRONG><EM><U></U></EM></STRONG></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=5 face="Arial Black"><STRONG><EM><U>2016 TEETER TOTTER NAPA CAB, </U></EM><EM><U> AVERAGE PRICE $70....OUR NORMAL PRICE $54.95/BTL. 95/100 and 96/100</U></EM></STRONG></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV> <SPAN contentEditable=false><SPAN style="DISPLAY: block" layoutEmptyTextWellFont="Tahoma" xmlns:canvas="canvas-namespace-id"><FONT face=Arial></FONT><FONT face=Arial></FONT><FONT face=Arial></FONT><FONT face=Arial></FONT><FONT face=Arial></FONT><FONT face=Arial></FONT><SPAN style="OVERFLOW: visible; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 15px; HEIGHT: 18px; DISPLAY: block"></SPAN><SPAN style="OVERFLOW: visible; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 25px; HEIGHT: 241px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; DISPLAY: inline-block; MARGIN-RIGHT: 25px"> <TABLE style="HEIGHT: 241px"> <TBODY> <TR> <TD> <DIV style="OVERFLOW: hidden; HEIGHT: 215px; WIDTH: 215px"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQNAq7iws1gfdZa6JV4ZHohJ-1x6wR3fRkBLY_WzunNsXF1915LYP6p69Cw6kjeipFW93Q74UUEsbeWDU7eEMwMvpw2gNd3dE_u4YHUmFTasBqSzApAvXjt4hf1NbdDj1GKZ0zGvKc6_TK/s1600/F150-731081.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQNAq7iws1gfdZa6JV4ZHohJ-1x6wR3fRkBLY_WzunNsXF1915LYP6p69Cw6kjeipFW93Q74UUEsbeWDU7eEMwMvpw2gNd3dE_u4YHUmFTasBqSzApAvXjt4hf1NbdDj1GKZ0zGvKc6_TK/s320/F150-731081.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6693566649229153826" /></a></DIV></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: verdana; WIDTH: 215px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"></DIV></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> <DIV style="HEIGHT: 50px; WIDTH: 100%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 2px; PADDING-TOP: 2px; PADDING-LEFT: 7px; PADDING-RIGHT: 5px"> <DIV><FONT face=Arial> <P style="BOX-SIZING: border-box; WORD-WRAP: break-word; MARGIN: 0px 0px 28px"><SPAN>This IS <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff99" size=5><STRONG><U>ONE SUPERSTAR NAPA CAB made by a </U><FONT color=#ff0000 size=6 face="Arial Black">SUPERSTAR WINEMAKER BENOIT TOUQUETTE WHO PUT SCREAMING EAGLE ON THE MAP</FONT> <U>you do NOT want to miss out on BEFORE IT GETS DISCOVERED and EXPENSIVE</U></STRONG></FONT>! We are<STRONG><FONT color=#0000ff face="Arial Black"> BEYOND</FONT></STRONG> impressed with this<FONT color=#0000ff face="Arial Black"> new SHINING STAR</FONT>...15 cases available in SA...<STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black">4 CASES AND 6 LOOSE BOTTLES NOT SPOKEN FOR AT THIS POINT...</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></P> <P style="BOX-SIZING: border-box; WORD-WRAP: break-word; MARGIN: 0px 0px 28px"><SPAN><STRONG><FONT size=6 face="Arial Black">Unquestionably a rising superstar in California</FONT></STRONG>,<STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black"> Frenchman <U><FONT color=#0000ff>Benoit Touquette</FONT></U></FONT></STRONG> makes a bevy of wines from throughout Napa Valley, all of which show <STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black"><U>impeccable winemaking and balanced</U><FONT color=#339966>-hence the funny label</FONT><U>-see PIC attached- layered profiles</U></FONT></STRONG>.</SPAN></P> <P style="BOX-SIZING: border-box; WORD-WRAP: break-word; MARGIN: 0px 0px 28px"><SPAN><STRONG><FONT color=#00ccff face="Arial Black"><U><FONT color=#ff0000>HINT, HINT: IF YOU LIKE</FONT> </U><FONT color=#000000 size=5>FAUST CAB and QUINTESSA CAB</FONT> <U>MERITAGE, you WILL </U><FONT color=#000000 size=4>LOVE TEETER-TOTTER CAB</FONT><U>!</U></FONT></STRONG></SPAN></P> <P style="BOX-SIZING: border-box; WORD-WRAP: break-word; MARGIN: 0px 0px 28px"><SPAN>Born in Lyon France and gaining his education from the<FONT face="Arial Black"> University of<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff99" color=#ff0000> Bordeaux</FONT></FONT>, Benoit worked at numerous French wineries before getting a job (with the help of his <FONT face="Arial Black">friend and mentor<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00"> Michel Rolland</FONT></FONT>) in Napa Valley with Andy Erickson. He consulted for the likes of <STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff99" size=5>Screaming Eagle</FONT><U>, Ovid and Arietta</U></FONT></STRONG>. </SPAN></P><SPAN><SPAN><FONT size=5 face="Arial Black"><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><FONT size=3><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff99" color=#0000ff size=6 face="Arial Black">Price Range of 750ml bottle, ex-tax in <FONT size=7>USD Average: <FONT color=#000000>$70</FONT></FONT></FONT> </FONT></STRONG></FONT></STRONG> <P style="BOX-SIZING: border-box; WORD-WRAP: break-word; MARGIN: 0px 0px 28px"><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><FONT size=3><STRONG><FONT size=4><U>PLEASE LOCK IN AS MANY CASES as you need/want, </U><FONT face="Arial Black"><U>same price</U><FONT size=5> <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff00ff">$54.95/btl</FONT></FONT></FONT><U>....BELIEVE ME, AFTER 35 YEARS OF DOING THIS "GIG" HERE IN SAN ANTONIO I WILL BET YOU ANY MONEY THIS BEAUTIFUL-SOMEWHAT NOT YET DISCOVERED NAPA GEM </U><EM><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00">WILL GO UP IN PRICE VERY RAPIDLY VERY SOON!</FONT></EM><FONT face=Arial><FONT face=Arial><U> </U> <DIV> <DIV class=gmail-m_90189533391739800gmail-row style="BOX-SIZING: border-box; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><U></U> <H2 class=pipSecContent_headline>Winemaker Notes</H2> <DIV class="pipWineNotes_copy viewMoreModule js-expanded" itemprop="description"> <DIV class=viewMoreModule_text>This wine is powerful and well-balanced boasting with fresh aromatics. Pops of blackberry, raspberry, and vanilla grab you first followed by subtler notes of thyme, violet and lavender. The smaller percentages of Bordeaux varietals create a juicy palate filled with impeccably balanced tannins. The well-structures fruit laden finish keep you coming back for more.</DIV></DIV></DIV> <DIV class=gmail-m_90189533391739800gmail-row style="BOX-SIZING: border-box; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><FONT size=3></FONT> </DIV> <DIV class=gmail-m_90189533391739800gmail-row style="BOX-SIZING: border-box; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"> <DIV class=gmail-m_90189533391739800gmail-col-md-3 style="BOX-SIZING: border-box; WIDTH: 182px; FLOAT: left; PADDING-LEFT: 15px; MIN-HEIGHT: 1px; PADDING-RIGHT: 15px"> <UL class=gmail-m_90189533391739800gmail-stats-list style="LIST-STYLE-TYPE: none; BOX-SIZING: border-box; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: woodfordbourne-regular,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; COLOR: rgb(96,97,99); PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN-TOP: 0px"> <LI style="BOX-SIZING: border-box; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 28px"> <H6 class=gmail-m_90189533391739800gmail-bold style="BOX-SIZING: border-box; FONT-SIZE: 12px; FONT-FAMILY: woodfordbourne-bold,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; TEXT-TRANSFORM: uppercase; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: rgb(26,26,26); MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px; LETTER-SPACING: 0.18em; LINE-HEIGHT: 1"><U>RATING</U></H6><U><SPAN class=gmail-m_90189533391739800gmail-stat-highlight style="BOX-SIZING: border-box; FONT-SIZE: 36px; COLOR: rgb(222,49,47); MARGIN-TOP: 10px; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.1">95</SPAN> </U> <LI style="BOX-SIZING: border-box; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 28px"> <H6 class=gmail-m_90189533391739800gmail-bold style="BOX-SIZING: border-box; FONT-SIZE: 12px; FONT-FAMILY: woodfordbourne-bold,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; TEXT-TRANSFORM: uppercase; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: rgb(26,26,26); MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px; LETTER-SPACING: 0.18em; LINE-HEIGHT: 1"><U>TASTING DATE</U></H6><STRONG><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00" face="Arial Black"><U>1/31/2019 </U></FONT></STRONG> <LI style="BOX-SIZING: border-box; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 28px"> <H6 class=gmail-m_90189533391739800gmail-bold style="BOX-SIZING: border-box; FONT-SIZE: 12px; FONT-FAMILY: woodfordbourne-bold,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; TEXT-TRANSFORM: uppercase; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: rgb(26,26,26); MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px; LETTER-SPACING: 0.18em; LINE-HEIGHT: 1"><U>MATURITY</U></H6><U>2019 - 2029 </U> <LI style="BOX-SIZING: border-box; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 28px"> <H6 class=gmail-m_90189533391739800gmail-bold style="BOX-SIZING: border-box; FONT-SIZE: 12px; FONT-FAMILY: woodfordbourne-bold,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; TEXT-TRANSFORM: uppercase; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: rgb(26,26,26); MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px; LETTER-SPACING: 0.18em; LINE-HEIGHT: 1"><U>REVIEWED BY</U></H6><U>Jeb Dunnuck </U> <LI style="BOX-SIZING: border-box; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"> <H6 class=gmail-m_90189533391739800gmail-bold style="BOX-SIZING: border-box; FONT-SIZE: 12px; FONT-FAMILY: woodfordbourne-bold,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; TEXT-TRANSFORM: uppercase; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: rgb(26,26,26); MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px; LETTER-SPACING: 0.18em; LINE-HEIGHT: 1"><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black"></FONT></STRONG> </H6><FONT title="https://jebdunnuck.com/2019/01/north-coast-part-1-napa-valleys-incredible-2016s/ CTRL + Click to follow link" style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #99cc00" face="Arial Black"><STRONG title="https://jebdunnuck.com/2019/01/north-coast-part-1-napa-valleys-incredible-2016s/ CTRL + Click to follow link"></STRONG></FONT></LI></UL></DIV> <DIV class=gmail-m_90189533391739800gmail-col-md-9 style="BOX-SIZING: border-box; WIDTH: 547px; FLOAT: left; PADDING-LEFT: 15px; MIN-HEIGHT: 1px; PADDING-RIGHT: 15px"> <H6 class=gmail-m_90189533391739800gmail-bold style="BOX-SIZING: border-box; FONT-SIZE: 12px; FONT-FAMILY: woodfordbourne-bold,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; TEXT-TRANSFORM: uppercase; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: ; MARGIN: 0px 0px 14px; LETTER-SPACING: 0.18em; LINE-HEIGHT: 1"><U>REVIEW</U></H6> <P class=gmail-m_90189533391739800gmail-wine-review style="BOX-SIZING: border-box; FONT-SIZE: 14px; MARGIN: 0px"><U><STRONG>Readers looking <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00" size=4 face="Arial Black">for value in Napa Valley should snatch up the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon as it will easily compete with wine that costs 3-4 times its going rate.</FONT> Made from mostly Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from throughout the valley, <FONT color=#ff0000 face="Arial Black">this beauty</FONT> boasts a saturated purple color as well as a classic bouquet of crème de cassis, licorice, toasted spices, and tobacco. <FONT color=#0000ff face="Arial Black">Deep, full-bodied, and powerful, it still has the class and purity of the 2016 vintage front and center</FONT></STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT color=#00ff00>. </FONT><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00" size=4><STRONG><FONT size=5>It's a no-brainer</FONT> to enjoy over the coming decade.</STRONG></FONT></FONT></U></P></DIV></DIV></FONT></FONT></FONT></STRONG></FONT></STRONG></FONT> <P></P></FONT></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV class=gmail-pipWineNotes style="FONT-SIZE: 16px; 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BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: BentonSans,sans-serif; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; WHITE-SPACE: normal; WORD-SPACING: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; TEXT-TRANSFORM: none; FONT-WEIGHT: 400; COLOR: rgb(41,43,45); OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; FONT-STYLE: normal; PADDING-TOP: 30px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; LETTER-SPACING: normal; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; TEXT-INDENT: 0px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial"> </DIV> <DIV class=gmail-pipWineNotes style="FONT-SIZE: 16px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: BentonSans,sans-serif; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; WHITE-SPACE: normal; WORD-SPACING: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; TEXT-TRANSFORM: none; FONT-WEIGHT: 400; COLOR: rgb(41,43,45); OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; FONT-STYLE: normal; PADDING-TOP: 30px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; LETTER-SPACING: normal; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; TEXT-INDENT: 0px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial"> <TABLE class=colors_descriptionbox cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD vAlign=middle background=/v/vspfiles/templates/chateau/images/DBox_Border_Left.gif width=1><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00"><IMG alt="" src="https://www.grapeswine.com/v/vspfiles/templates/chateau/images/clear1x1.gif" width=1 height=1></FONT></TD> <TD vAlign=top width="100%"> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD> <DIV id=ProductDetail_ProductDetails_div><SPAN id=product_description itemprop="description"><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00"><B><SPAN style="COLOR: rgb(205,0,0)">Napa Cab<FONT size=4 face="Arial Black"> Smart Buy</FONT></SPAN></B><BR></FONT><BR><INLINE style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">Benoit Touquette might be<STRONG><U> <FONT size=4 face="Arial Black">the #1 undiscovered talent in Napa. He was Andy Erickson's right hand man, at Screaming Eagle producing many 98-100 point wines</FONT></U></STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT size=4>! Benoit is also the <STRONG><U>protg of the world's top consulting winemaker Michel Rolland</U></STRONG></FONT></FONT>. All three were at the helm of Ovid producing their wines for some years. <FONT face="Arial Black"><U><EM>I'd say that a new star is born!<BR><BR></EM></U></FONT><B><SPAN style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,205)">Tasting Notes: </SPAN></B>The 2016 "Teeter Totter" Cabernet Sauvignon blend with its opaque ruby/purple color exhibits tons of fruit on the nose: creme de cassis, blackcurrants and blackberries intermixed with notes of baking spices, lavender, graphite and licorice. It is big, bold and full bodied, round and juicy loaded with black stone fruit, a touch of cigar spice and a hint of figs on the long, silky finish. This is a wine that could be drunk now or over the next decade. Limited production</INLINE></SPAN></DIV></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <H2 class=gmail-pipSecContent_headline style="FONT-SIZE: 22px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: BentonSans,sans-serif; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; font-stretch: inherit">Winemaker Notes</H2> <DIV class="gmail-pipWineNotes_copy gmail-viewMoreModule gmail-js-expanded" style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: inherit; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; font-stretch: inherit"> <DIV class=gmail-viewMoreModule_text style="OVERFLOW: hidden; BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: inherit; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; MAX-HEIGHT: 2000px; font-stretch: inherit">The 2016 vintage is<STRONG> powerful and well-balanced</STRONG> boasting with fresh aromatics. Pops of blackberry, raspberry, and vanilla grab you first followed by subtler notes of thyme, violet and lavender. The smaller percentages of Bordeaux varietals create a juicy palate filled with <STRONG>impeccably</STRONG> balanced tannins. <FONT color=#ff0000>The well-structures fruit laden finish keep you coming back for more.</FONT> </DIV> <DIV class=gmail-viewMoreModule_text style="OVERFLOW: hidden; BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: inherit; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; MAX-HEIGHT: 2000px; font-stretch: inherit"> </DIV> <DIV class=gmail-viewMoreModule_text style="OVERFLOW: hidden; BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: inherit; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; MAX-HEIGHT: 2000px; font-stretch: inherit"> </DIV> <DIV class=gmail-viewMoreModule_text style="OVERFLOW: hidden; BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: inherit; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; MAX-HEIGHT: 2000px; font-stretch: inherit">Benoit Touquette :</DIV></DIV></DIV> <DIV> <P>I grew up in Lyon thinking I would become a fighter pilot or an engineer. I never considered wine until I was in Bordeaux working mobile bottling lines to pay for graduate school. The infectious passion of the winemakers I met, showing up day after day with the same fire in their eyes, blew me away. I switched my focus to oenology and completed two degrees, then left France to intern with Andy Erickson and explore uncharted possibilities in Napa Valley. I worked hard, learned from everyone, and pushed myself to deliver the kind of winemaking I believe in. I've never missed a picking day, and I'll spend as much time as it takes to get the wines right. </P></DIV><BR clear=all> <DIV><BR><FONT face=Arial>OLIVER-PIERRE RESSEL<BR>MONICA RESSEL</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>GRAPE WINE CO, INC.<BR>210-828-2222<BR><A title="mailto:oliver@gwineco.com CTRL + Click to follow link" href="mailto:oliver@gwineco.com">oliver@gwineco.com</A><BR><A title="mailto:gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com CTRL + Click to follow link" href="mailto:gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com">gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com</A><BR>Celebrating <STRONG><U>35 years</U></STRONG> in business in San Antonio</FONT></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV> <DIV id=DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> </DIV></DIV></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041182890284476529.post-10679146727796516262019-05-02T13:57:00.001-07:002019-05-02T13:57:19.628-07:004 CASES-LAST OF THE GREAT 2016-BOUCHARD BOURGOGNE ROUGE-declassified BEAUNE-to be stolen....<DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><U><FONT size=6>-</FONT><FONT size=5>Bouchard PINOT Noir Bourgogne Rouge Reserve </FONT></U></STRONG> <DIV><FONT size=5><FONT color=#ff0000 size=6 face="Arial Black">4</FONT> cs in stock THEN THE GREAT <FONT face="Arial Black">2016</FONT> IS <U><FONT face="Arial Black">ALL</FONT></U> GONE...</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=5>2016</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=5>$24.95/btl</FONT><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00"><FONT size=5><STRONG>...a steal</STRONG>!ALL THE BOUCHARD EXPERTISE/PEDIGREE UNDER $25!</FONT><FONT face="Arial Black"><STRONG><FONT size=5> BASICALLY A <U><FONT color=#ff0000>"DECLASSIFIED BEAUNE"!</FONT></U> You ARE DRINKING THE REAL DEAL for very </FONT></STRONG> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00"><FONT size=5 face="Arial Black"><STRONG> LITTLE MONEY! DEFINITELY THE WAY TO GO!</STRONG></FONT></FONT></DIV> <DIV> <DIV id=idTab1 class=rte style="BORDER-TOP: rgb(206,206,206) 1px solid; BORDER-RIGHT: rgb(206,206,206) 1px solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: rgb(206,206,206) 1px solid; PADDING-BOTTOM: 10px; PADDING-TOP: 10px; PADDING-LEFT: 10px; BORDER-LEFT: rgb(206,206,206) 1px solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 10px; border-image: none">2016 was an excellent vintage for red Burgundies and<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff99cc"> Bouchard's Bourgogne rouge is a <FONT size=5>perfect example</FONT> of a rising tide lifting all wines</FONT>. Ripe and pretty, with a mildly earthy, red berried, fruity nose that leads to nicely concentrated flavors that are supported by moderately firm tannins and solid persistence on the attractively complex finish. Very fine quality at this level of Bourgogne.</DIV><!-- GSR - Product Review Tab content --> <DIV id=idTab9999 class="page-product-box tab-pane block_hidden_only_for_screen"><A id=anchorReview name=anchorReview></A> <DIV id=gsr class=rte><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV></DIV> <DIV id=idTab2 class="rte block_hidden_only_for_screen" style="BORDER-TOP: rgb(206,206,206) 1px solid; BORDER-RIGHT: rgb(206,206,206) 1px solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: rgb(206,206,206) 1px solid; PADDING-BOTTOM: 10px; PADDING-TOP: 10px; PADDING-LEFT: 10px; BORDER-LEFT: rgb(206,206,206) 1px solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 10px; border-image: none"> <DIV id=more_info_block class=clear> <UL id=more_info_tabs class="idTabs idTabsShort clearfix"><FONT face=Arial></FONT></UL></DIV><BR></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></FONT></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>OLIVER-PIERRE RESSEL<BR>GRAPE WINE CO, INC.<BR>210-828-2222<BR><A title="mailto:oliver@gwineco.com CTRL + Click to follow link" href="mailto:oliver@gwineco.com">oliver@gwineco.com</A><BR><A title="mailto:gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com CTRL + Click to follow link" href="mailto:gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com">gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com</A><BR>Celebrating <STRONG><U>35 years</U></STRONG> in business in San Antonio</FONT></DIV></FONT></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041182890284476529.post-3881079294401802802019-04-22T09:23:00.000-07:002019-04-22T09:24:35.674-07:00Happy EASTER MONDAY!Just rerated 99+/100..LAST 3X6 PACKS+4 loose bottles/one of of the best Chateauneuf Du Pape Ch BEAUCASTEL ever,LASTof IT AND STILL on 1st tranche/pre-sale pricing... <p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcxjMJFEbyUgR4nrGEsP5ICGYWlExP2P9ttdA2opwh88MWoyyspcOD7xSKleOeMMoh8qtfRNWQbnTsTXEqjhK6xU-pXGr26ojZzqTjkmyfMM_hWk6jDpGXIVc285j102BNUyrtivDDyR-B/s1600/beef+rib+roast+with+pimenton+RHONE%2527S+BEST+FRIEND-775745.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcxjMJFEbyUgR4nrGEsP5ICGYWlExP2P9ttdA2opwh88MWoyyspcOD7xSKleOeMMoh8qtfRNWQbnTsTXEqjhK6xU-pXGr26ojZzqTjkmyfMM_hWk6jDpGXIVc285j102BNUyrtivDDyR-B/s320/beef+rib+roast+with+pimenton+RHONE%2527S+BEST+FRIEND-775745.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6682755557763698882" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuCvGhb-c4oOcd48mUQ5nViILxQK4QvFg-x0_CoSxfFEWUngYxQbOaEg3eyw03TDqyFsQlXtZzTjgXEyL9LOx3hxaDXz9nkRQsHBf0BhakRNFhQfY-qLPWGYERsfaPRnWHP2GHNVxEILIZ/s1600/BEAUCASTEL+CDP-778561.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuCvGhb-c4oOcd48mUQ5nViILxQK4QvFg-x0_CoSxfFEWUngYxQbOaEg3eyw03TDqyFsQlXtZzTjgXEyL9LOx3hxaDXz9nkRQsHBf0BhakRNFhQfY-qLPWGYERsfaPRnWHP2GHNVxEILIZ/s320/BEAUCASTEL+CDP-778561.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6682755567312167746" /></a></p><DIV><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><U><FONT face="Arial Black">In 1549, "Noble Pierre de Beaucastel"</FONT></U></STRONG> bought "a barn with its land holdings, containing 25 <STRONG><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #33cccc">saumées</FONT> </STRONG>(Ancient French Rhone dialect for <STRONG>110 litre barrells</STRONG>) at Coudoulet".<STRONG><FONT size=4 face="Arial Black"> More than four centuries later, this remarkable domaine, known today as <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff0000">Château de Beaucastel, is producing what most people acknowledge <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00">to be the finest wines of <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" size=5>C</FONT>hâteauneuf-<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" size=5>D</FONT>u-<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" size=5>P</FONT>ape</FONT>.</FONT></FONT></STRONG> <P>In 1903, a young chemical engineer and mathematics professor named Pierre <STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black">Perrin,</FONT></STRONG> together with his father-in-law, began to restore the domaine following the ravages of phylloxera. His son, Jacques Perrin, took over the domaine in 1953 and introduced many innovations such as improved grape varietals, integrated pest control, and a flash-heat exchanger.</P> <P><STRONG>Today, the third and fourth generations of Perrins</STRONG>, François and Jean-Pierre and Jean-Pierre's sons Pierre, Marc and Thomas, <STRONG>continue in the tradition of their father and grandfather. The vineyards of Beaucastel are treated as a garden</STRONG>: no chemical fertilizer, no chemical week killers or sprays are permitted. Organic fertilizer comes from compost and only a minimum of traditional sulphur-copper spray is used in the vineyards.</P> <P>The vineyards are planted in all the traditional grapes of Châteauneuf-du-Pape: Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Cinsault, Vaccarese, Counoise, Terret Noir, Muscardin, Clairette, Picpoul, Picardin, Bourboulenc, Roussanne.</P></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> <FONT face=Arial>The new rating from 99/100 to <STRONG>99<FONT size=4 face="Arial Black">+</FONT>/100</STRONG> <STRONG>pretty much <U>guarantees the wine will get a</U><FONT size=4 face="Arial Black"> perfect 100 point</FONT> <U>down the road as it ages a little</U></STRONG>, that IS what the<FONT face="Arial Black"> +</FONT> often means...</FONT><FONT face="Arial Black"><STRONG>keep in mind this is normally a $90- $100 wine AND IS SOLD OUT UNTIL THE 2017 IS RELEASED NEXT FALL ...</STRONG></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Arial Black"><STRONG></STRONG></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Arial Black"><STRONG>I have brought in this FABULOUS ICON<EM><FONT size=5> since 1984 and in 35 years it is as stellar and consistent as it gets</FONT></EM>, a<U> SURE BET in the world of SUPER HIGH END CDPs</U>... </STRONG></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff"><FONT face=Arial>!</FONT><FONT face="Arial Black"><EM><U>See pics and INCREDIBLE REVIEWS/RATINGS/ACCOLADES <FONT face=Arial></FONT> </U></EM></FONT></FONT></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT size=4 face="Arial Black"><U>THREE 6 PACKS LEFT NOW + 4 LOOSE BOTTLES AT THE 1ST TRANCHE PRICING. </U><FONT color=#ff0000 size=6><EM>REMEMBER THIS ICONIC CLASSIC </EM><U><FONT color=#000000>2016 </FONT></U><EM>KING OF THE RHONE IS SOLD OUT UNTIL THE 2017 IS RELEASED IN NOVEMBER....DON'T MISS OUT, </EM><FONT color=#000000>3X6 PACKS AND 4 LOOSE BOTTLES LEFT NOW AND THAT WILL BE IT FOR THE YEAR!</FONT></FONT></FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT size=6 face="Arial Black"></FONT></STRONG> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><FONT size=4 face="Arial Black">Make SURE to reserve a 6 pack or two of the<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff00ff" color=#0000ff> <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">ICONIC</FONT></FONT> <FONT size=5><U>20</U><FONT size=6>16</FONT><U> CDP CHATEAU DE BEAUCASTEL</U></FONT></FONT></STRONG> on the<STRONG><FONT size=5 face="Arial Black"> <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff00ff">futures/1st tranche (WHICH IRONICALLY MEANS 1ST SLICE IN FRENCH)special pricing, 99+/100////</FONT></FONT></STRONG></FONT></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><FONT size=5 face="Arial Black"></FONT></STRONG></FONT></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><FONT size=5 face="Arial Black"><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" size=6>YES 99+/100</FONT> and on the <FONT size=6>1st tranche=PRE SALE price you can <EM><U>pick up that $100 puppy for </U></EM><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff99" size=7>$78.95</FONT></FONT></FONT></STRONG>!!! In the <STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black">TOP 100 WINE SPECTATOR'S BEST WINES OF THE YEAR</FONT></STRONG> sooooo MANY TIMES, AN IMMORTAL CLASSIC!</FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>SERIOUS <STRONG><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4 face="Arial Black">BIG SUPER RICH JUICY RED</FONT></STRONG> FOR A <FONT color=#ff0000 face="Arial Black"><STRONG>BIG SUPER RICH JUICY and MEATY MEAL</STRONG></FONT>, <STRONG><FONT color=#0000ff face="Arial Black">SEE BEEF RIB ROAST ATTACHMENT</FONT></STRONG>!</DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial> 20x6 packs-wood-at the 1st tranche pricing came AND SOLD OUT IMMEDIATELY , WE WERE ABLE TO FIND <STRONG><U>10 MORE CRATES</U></STRONG> AND NOW: </FONT><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00">5x6 packs + 4 loose bottles LEFT NOW, 99+/100 CH DE BEAUCASTEL <FONT color=#ff0000 size=6>C</FONT>HATEAUNEUF <FONT color=#ff0000 size=6>D</FONT>U <FONT color=#ff0000 size=6>P</FONT>APE, KING OF CDPs, <FONT size=5>$78.95</FONT>! <FONT size=5>That IS "CHEAP" FOR A 99+/100 RATED KING</FONT> </FONT><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">OF CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE FROM the ICONIC<U><STRONG><FONT size=5> PERRIN</FONT></STRONG></U> FAMILY!!!<FONT size=6> </FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00"><FONT size=6></FONT></FONT></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT size=6><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color=#0000ff>SO BASICALLY FOR <FONT color=#000000>$473 + TAX YOU CAN OWN A WOOD CRATE</FONT> OF A 99+/100 BEST OF THE BEST CDPs OUT THERE!</FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00" face="Arial Black"></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00" face="Arial Black"><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">PS: Please read the stellar reviews</FONT><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff0000"><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #00ccff">-see PDF and RATINGS BELOW</FONT></FONT><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">-</FONT></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00" face="Arial Black"><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff"></FONT></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00" face="Arial Black"><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">Comes in pretty 6 packs-wood-PERFECT FOR FANCY GIFTS TOO! GORGEOUS CDP BOTTLES WITH THE ST PETER'S EMBLEMS ENGRAVED ON THE BOTTLE-see attachment and pic-<FONT color=#0000ff>Drink now and for 20+ more years-</FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV></FONT> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT><STRONG><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" face="Arial Black"></FONT></STRONG> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=publicationLegend_initials><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black">JAMES SUCKLING-<FONT color=#ff0000> 99+</FONT> points </FONT></STRONG></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><SPAN class=publicationLegend_initials>"A <STRONG><U>stunning</U></STRONG> Beaucastel, a <U><STRONG>classic</STRONG></U>!... "</SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><SPAN class=publicationLegend_initials></SPAN></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=publicationLegend_initials><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black">ROBERT PARKER- <FONT color=#ff0000>97</FONT> points</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=publicationLegend_initials><FONT face=Arial>"<STRONG><U>I was blown away how well</U></STRONG> 2016 Beaucastel was showing.."</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV><SPAN class=publicationLegend_initials><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black"></FONT></STRONG></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black"><SPAN class=publicationLegend_initials>WS</SPAN> <SPAN class=publicationLegend_titleText>Wine Spectator</SPAN> </FONT></STRONG><SPAN class=publicationLegend_ratingContainer><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black">- <SPAN class=publicationLegend_rating><FONT color=#ff0000>97</FONT></SPAN> points</FONT></STRONG> </SPAN></DIV> <DIV class=publicationLegend_content>"A<STRONG><U> stunner from the get-go</U></STRONG>, with waves of thoroughly seductive boysenberry, plum, blueberry and raspberry reduction forming the core, while roasted apple wood, rooibos tea, bergamot, and anise notes flash throughout. Has plenty of bass, with a Turkish coffee accent and a hint of alder driving underneath. <STRONG><U>Everything moves in lockstep through the seriously long finish</U></STRONG>. Best from 2020 through 2045."</DIV></FONT> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> <H2 class=pipSecContent_headline>Winemaker Notes</H2> <DIV class="pipWineNotes_copy viewMoreModule" itemprop="description"> <DIV class=viewMoreModule_text> <P><STRONG><EM>The </EM><FONT size=5><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00">20</FONT><FONT size=6><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00">16</FONT> </FONT>vintage</FONT> <EM>in the Southern Rhone valley is</EM><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT size=5> </FONT><FONT color=#000000><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #00ffff"><FONT size=6>exceptional</FONT>,</FONT></FONT> </FONT><EM>both in terms of quality and quantity, thanks to idyllic weather conditions</EM></STRONG> that protected the region from climatic accidents throughout the whole year. </P> <P>This is a young wine of <STRONG><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffcc99" size=5>rare quality</FONT><EM>! Deep ruby in appearance the nose is very fresh, with notes of chocolate. The mouth is round and reveals ripe fruit, soft tannins and good length</EM><FONT size=5>. <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #339966">Gorgeous</FONT></FONT><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #339966"> </FONT><EM><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #339966">acidity and balance</FONT>.</EM></STRONG></P></DIV></DIV></DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#008000 face=Arial><STRONG> </STRONG> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#008000 face=Arial><STRONG><FONT color=#000000>THANKS FOR</FONT><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color=#000000 size=5 face="Arial Black"><U> ALL</U></FONT> <FONT color=#000000>YOUR BUSINESS</FONT></STRONG></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#008000 face=Arial><STRONG></STRONG></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#008000 face=Arial><STRONG></STRONG></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#008000 face=Arial><STRONG><FONT color=#000000>O</FONT><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#000000>LIVER-PIERRE RESSEL/// </FONT><FONT face=Arial><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#000000>GRAPE WINE CO, INC.</FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></STRONG></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#008000 face=Arial><STRONG><FONT face=Arial><FONT face=Arial><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#000000></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></STRONG></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#008000 face=Arial><STRONG><FONT face=Arial><FONT face=Arial><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#000000>MONICA RESSEL<BR></DIV></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></STRONG></FONT> <DIV><FONT color=#008000 face=Arial><STRONG><FONT face=Arial><FONT face=Arial><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#000000></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></STRONG></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#008000 face=Arial><STRONG><FONT face=Arial><FONT face=Arial><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#000000>210-828-2222</FONT><BR><A title="mailto:oliver@gwineco.com CTRL + Click to follow link" href="mailto:oliver@gwineco.com">oliver@gwineco.com</A><BR><A title="mailto:gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com CTRL + Click to follow link" href="mailto:gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com">gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com</A><BR></DIV><FONT color=#000000></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></STRONG></FONT> <DIV><FONT color=#008000 face=Arial><STRONG><FONT face=Arial><FONT face=Arial><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#000000>Celebrating <STRONG><U><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" face="Arial Black">35 years</FONT></U></STRONG> in business in San Antonio</FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></STRONG></FONT></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></FONT></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041182890284476529.post-43499075533802297302019-03-26T13:26:00.001-07:002019-03-26T13:26:46.806-07:00Wapisa Malbec 2016/95/100 and TOP 20 WINES UNDER 30...Amazing value/label/story and most importantly...TASTE<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUk1lnuHr92lK9_mjY_M9CwjtOLng4VxHG7sU0HDEHf30VqJMyfAT5dSob0CzHDwJiRDKsl3vBcG2gDC5BxMQZRGtemwiMcbvSAjEDJmRP1lbHFQKZRjvXka-0uw654v4p-omYkanvmcIX/s1600/wapisa+malbec+and+beef+tenderloin+brochettes-706873.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUk1lnuHr92lK9_mjY_M9CwjtOLng4VxHG7sU0HDEHf30VqJMyfAT5dSob0CzHDwJiRDKsl3vBcG2gDC5BxMQZRGtemwiMcbvSAjEDJmRP1lbHFQKZRjvXka-0uw654v4p-omYkanvmcIX/s320/wapisa+malbec+and+beef+tenderloin+brochettes-706873.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6672798668672725762" /></a></p><DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT><STRONG><FONT face=Arial></FONT></STRONG><STRONG><FONT face=Arial></FONT></STRONG><STRONG><FONT face=Arial></FONT></STRONG><STRONG><FONT face=Arial></FONT></STRONG><BR></DIV> <P><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT size=5><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 18px; FONT-FAMILY: garamond; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(239,231,228)" color=#b54a1c><FONT size=6><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black"><U>Wapisa Malbec-<FONT color=#800000>Patagonia</FONT> - 2016-</U><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color=#000000>$23.95/btl</FONT></FONT></STRONG><U>...ONLY 10 CASES AVAILABLE</U></FONT><U>...<FONT face="Arial Black">BEYOND AMAZING</FONT><STRONG>! THIS REFINED GIANT IS AS <FONT color=#000000 face="Arial Black">BLACK AS INK IN THE GLASS</FONT>,</STRONG></U></FONT></FONT></FONT></P> <P><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT size=5><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 18px; FONT-FAMILY: garamond; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(239,231,228)" color=#b54a1c><STRONG><U> A TRUE DELIGHT! </U><FONT face="Arial Black">Then again, we are talking about Argentina here...so great with <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color=#ff0000>BEEF, BEEF</FONT> and <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color=#ff0000>BEEF</FONT>!!!<FONT color=#000000> See pic...<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">great with game too-</FONT></FONT></FONT></STRONG></FONT><BR style="FONT-SIZE: 18px; FONT-FAMILY: garamond; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(239,231,228)"></FONT></FONT><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18px; FONT-FAMILY: garamond; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(239,231,228)"><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffcc99"><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT size=5></FONT></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P> <P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18px; FONT-FAMILY: garamond; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(239,231,228)"><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffcc99"><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT size=5>95 points & Top 20 Wine Under $30</FONT>, James Suckling</FONT> </FONT>('16):</SPAN><BR style="FONT-SIZE: 18px; FONT-FAMILY: garamond; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(239,231,228)"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18px; FONT-FAMILY: garamond; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(239,231,228)">"This is a focused and savory malbec with dark plum and blackberry character on the nose and palate. Full-bodied, layered, rich and flavorful. Lots of chocolate and spices. Long finish. <STRONG><FONT size=4 face="Arial Black">A new wine from this region from the owners of Tapiz."</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></P> <P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18px; FONT-FAMILY: garamond; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(239,231,228)"><STRONG><FONT size=4 face="Arial Black"> 4+ Stars & Great Value, Restaurant Wine ('16).</FONT></STRONG></SPAN><BR></P> <P><FONT face=Arial></FONT><FONT face=Arial></FONT><FONT face=Arial></FONT><BR></P> <DIV class=pipWineNotes style="FONT-SIZE: 16px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: BentonSans, sans-serif; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; COLOR: rgb(41,43,45); OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px 0px 30px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-stretch: inherit"> <H2 class=pipSecContent_headline style="FONT-SIZE: 22px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-stretch: inherit">Winemaker Notes</H2> <DIV class="pipWineNotes_copy viewMoreModule js-expanded" style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; POSITION: relative; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)" itemprop="description"> <DIV class=viewMoreModule_text style="OVERFLOW: hidden; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; POSITION: relative; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; MAX-HEIGHT: 2000px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); transition: max-height 200ms ease-in-out 0s">Bright red color with intense violet tints. Aromas of red fruits such as black cherries and mineral touches stand out. Spicy and vanilla aromas are provided by the oak. On the palate it presents mature tannins and a balanced acidity. Wine with excellent structure and finish.</DIV></DIV></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews style="FONT-SIZE: 16px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: BentonSans, sans-serif; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; POSITION: relative; COLOR: rgb(41,43,45); OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; CLEAR: both; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-stretch: inherit"> <H2 class=pipSecContent_headline style="FONT-SIZE: 22px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-stretch: inherit"><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff99">Critical Acclaim</FONT></H2> <DIV class="reviewsContainer viewMoreModule" style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; POSITION: relative; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)"> <DIV class="viewMoreModule_text viewMoreModule-reviews" style="OVERFLOW: hidden; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; POSITION: relative; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; MAX-HEIGHT: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)"> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_list style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; POSITION: relative; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 4px 0px 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)"> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_rating style="OVERFLOW: hidden; 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border-bottom-left-radius: 2px"><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff99">JS</FONT></SPAN><SPAN class=wineRatings_rating style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; BORDER-TOP: rgb(206,206,213) 1px solid; FONT-FAMILY: BentonSansMed, sans-serif; BORDER-RIGHT: rgb(206,206,213) 1px solid; WIDTH: 30px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: rgb(206,206,213) 1px solid; FLOAT: left; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; TEXT-ALIGN: center; PADDING-TOP: 1px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: rgb(206,206,213) 1px solid; DISPLAY: inline-block; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(228,233,236); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-stretch: inherit; border-top-right-radius: 2px; border-bottom-right-radius: 2px"><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff99">95</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_authorName style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: BentonSansMed, sans-serif; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px 0px 0px 7px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline-block; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-stretch: inherit"><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff99"><STRONG>James Suckling</STRONG></FONT></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_review style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 3px 0px 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)"> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)"><STRONG><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff99" size=4>This is a focused and savory malbec with dark plum and blackberry character on the nose and palate. Full-bodied, layered, rich and flavorful. Lots of chocolate and spices. Long finish. A new wine from this region from the owners of Tapiz. Drink now-2022. 95/100.</FONT></STRONG></DIV><STRONG><FONT size=4></FONT></STRONG></DIV><STRONG><FONT size=4></FONT></STRONG></DIV><STRONG><FONT size=4></FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV class="viewMoreModule_text viewMoreModule-reviews" style="OVERFLOW: hidden; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; POSITION: relative; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; MAX-HEIGHT: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)"><STRONG><FONT size=4><FONT color=#ff0000 size=3 face="Arial Black"></FONT></FONT></STRONG> </DIV> <DIV class="viewMoreModule_text viewMoreModule-reviews" style="OVERFLOW: hidden; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; POSITION: relative; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; MAX-HEIGHT: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)"><STRONG><FONT size=4><FONT color=#ff0000 size=3 face="Arial Black">DON'T LET THIS RARE "BIRD"...OR SHOULD I SAY RARE "WHALE"? GET AWAY!!!</FONT></DIV> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy style="OVERFLOW: hidden; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; POSITION: relative; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; MAX-HEIGHT: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)"><BR></DIV></FONT></STRONG> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy style="OVERFLOW: hidden; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; POSITION: relative; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; MAX-HEIGHT: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)"><BR></DIV> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy style="OVERFLOW: hidden; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; POSITION: relative; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; MAX-HEIGHT: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)"><BR></DIV> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy style="OVERFLOW: hidden; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; POSITION: relative; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; MAX-HEIGHT: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)"> <P><FONT face="Arial Black"><STRONG>"Wapisa" is the indigenous Patagonian word for "whale." Not only do whales frequent the nearby coast of our vineyards, but a local legend talks of a wapisa that actually lived on land. Our wines, like the wapisa, are an expression not just of their soils but of the nearby ocean as well. From the Ortiz family.<BR>Located in San Javier, Rio Negro, Patagonia, Argentina, Wapisa is<U><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff99"> just 25 miles from the Atlantic ocean</FONT></U>. <FONT size=5><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00"><U>Wapisa is the only winery that exists in this unique coastal terroir</U></FONT>.</FONT> Our vineyard "Finca Los Acantilados" is an estate that stands out for its lime clay soils, good acidity and little organic matter. 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No mass offer will be sent...<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvqxmYBfwJH9MvNvLQUAsEw1kSu7rXQ4DUvDO0v8X_IyyyqaeOTT3jOWlpbDwwRr5D1J51WYKZo_6gmWuCnyB7D1N8-S521_OsDTyQkE-PPLZ0Dsfje8dPtrKLWM5kMHXS2Fk1Qj4WVPGG/s1600/Screenshot_20190122-183347_Chrome-743229.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvqxmYBfwJH9MvNvLQUAsEw1kSu7rXQ4DUvDO0v8X_IyyyqaeOTT3jOWlpbDwwRr5D1J51WYKZo_6gmWuCnyB7D1N8-S521_OsDTyQkE-PPLZ0Dsfje8dPtrKLWM5kMHXS2Fk1Qj4WVPGG/s320/Screenshot_20190122-183347_Chrome-743229.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6652021918208992754" /></a></p><DIV> </DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite"> <DIV> <DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite"> <DIV dir=ltr> <META name=GENERATOR content="MSHTML 11.00.9600.18838"> <DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=6 face="Arial Black"><STRONG><U>THE FOLLOWING CALIFORNIA GIANT ICONS HAVE ARRIVED!</U></STRONG></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Arial Black"><STRONG><U><FONT color=#ff0000></FONT></U></STRONG></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Arial Black"><STRONG><U><FONT color=#ff0000 size=6>wine #1)</FONT> the ONE and ONLY <FONT size=5>DUNN HOWELL MTN CAB 2014</FONT>, DOUBLE 96+/100, </U><FONT size=5>$149/BTL</FONT><U><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00" size=4><EM>...2 CS + 4 LOOSE BOTTLES</EM></FONT> NOT SPOKEN FOR-<FONT color=#ff00ff size=5>SEE ATTACHMENT</FONT>-</U></STRONG></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Arial Black"><STRONG><U></U></STRONG></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Arial Black"> <H2 class=pipSecContent_headline>Critical Acclaim</H2> <DIV class="reviewsContainer viewMoreModule"> <DIV class="viewMoreModule_text viewMoreModule-reviews"> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_list> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_rating><SPAN class=wineRatings_initials>V</SPAN> <SPAN class=wineRatings_rating>96+</SPAN></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_authorName>Vinous</DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_review> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy>Dark ruby. Captivating violet lift to the aromas and flavors of cassis, kirsch, licorice and mocha. Plush and fine-grained; extremely deep in the middle palate but this extremely rich wine impresses as much for its finesse as for its sheer density and power. Finishes with wonderfully harmonious tannins and great slow-mounting length. Owing to its sheer density and baby fat, the wine is edge-free from the start, but it's likely to evolve at a snail's pace and last for decades. (13.9% alcohol) <BR><B>Rating: 96+</B></DIV></DIV></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_list> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_rating><SPAN class=wineRatings_initials></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_rating><SPAN class=wineRatings_initials>D</SPAN> <SPAN class=wineRatings_rating>96+</SPAN></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_authorName>Decanter</DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_review> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy>Notes of black cherry, cassis, graphite, incense, spice and rich soil preface an authoritative, intense wine with a lovely chassis of fine but firm tannins, underpinned by vibrant acidity: quintessential Dunn Howell Mountain. Under Mike Dunn's thoughtful stewardship, the family's wines have become more refined; largely thanks to more carefully chosen barrels. But while this wine may be less forbidding in its youth than the vintages of the 1990s, let it sleep for a decade to reveal its potential complexity.</DIV></DIV></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_list> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_rating><SPAN class=wineRatings_initials></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_rating><SPAN class=wineRatings_initials>RP</SPAN> <SPAN class=wineRatings_rating>95</SPAN></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_authorName>Robert Parker's Wine Advocate</DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_review> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy>Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain has an incredibly evocative nose of crème de cassis, plum preserves and fresh wild blueberries with touches of chocolate mints, tilled soil, yeast extract, chargrill and scorched earth. Medium to full-bodied, it fills the mouth with fresh, crunchy black fruit, framed by firm, grainy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long with bags of energy.</DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></FONT></DIV><FONT face="Arial Black"> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><U><FONT face=Arial><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT color=#ff0000></FONT></FONT></FONT></U></STRONG></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><FONT face=Arial><U><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT color=#ff0000 size=6>wine #2),</FONT> ALSO , on TODAY'S container the<FONT size=5> 2015</FONT></FONT><FONT size=5> <FONT face="Arial Black">CONTINUUM- Sage Mountain Vineyard-Napa SUPER PREMIUM cab meritage<FONT color=#ff0000> </FONT></FONT><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ccffcc"><FONT color=#ff0000 face="Arial Black">is here</FONT> </FONT>, beautiful 6 pack wood,<FONT face="Arial Black"> 100/100</FONT> by SUCKLING</FONT>, </U><FONT color=#000000 size=5 face="Arial Black">$245/BTL</FONT><U>. <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00" size=4 face="Arial Black">2X6 packs and 3 LOOSE bottles</FONT> available- (</U></FONT><FONT face="Arial Black"><U>highest rated Continuum ever...well, 2014 got 99+/100 so that was pretty close )</U></FONT></STRONG></FONT></DIV><FONT face=Arial> <DIV style="PADDING-TOP: 15px; PADDING-LEFT: 10px; PADDING-RIGHT: 10px" name="Compose message area"><FONT face="Arial Black"></FONT><FONT face="Arial Black"></FONT><STRONG><U> <FONT face=Arial>(3 bottles DID MYSTERIOUSLY disappeared today...ha! ha!). </FONT></U></STRONG></DIV> <DIV style="PADDING-TOP: 15px; PADDING-LEFT: 10px; PADDING-RIGHT: 10px" name="Compose message area"><FONT face=Arial></FONT><STRONG><U></U></STRONG> </DIV> <DIV style="PADDING-TOP: 15px; PADDING-LEFT: 10px; PADDING-RIGHT: 10px" name="Compose message area"> <H2 class=pipSecContent_headline><U>Winemaker Notes</U></H2> <DIV class="pipWineNotes_copy viewMoreModule" itemprop="description"> <DIV class=viewMoreModule_text><STRONG><U>The dark, rich core of the 2015 Continuum has aromas of cacao, black currant, cardamom and savory wild herb. On the palate it is layered and supple, revealing black cherry and roast espresso notes intertwined with mountain minerals and a hint of tangy orange spice. The wine is lush with ripe chocolaty tannins that lead to a long, expressive finish. <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #00ff00">2015, though small in volume</FONT><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00">, is a mighty vintage f</FONT>or Continuum; one to savor today or age and appreciate for decades to come.<BR>Blend: 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Cabernet Franc, 17% Petit Verdot, 6% Merlot</U></STRONG></DIV></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews> <H2 class=pipSecContent_headline><U>Critical Acclaim</U></H2></DIV></DIV></FONT></FONT> <BLOCKQUOTE class=gmail_quote style="PADDING-LEFT: 1ex; MARGIN: 0px 0px 0px 0.8ex; BORDER-LEFT: #ccc 1px solid"><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT face=Arial> <DIV> <DIV class=gmail_quote> <BLOCKQUOTE class=gmail_quote style="PADDING-LEFT: 1ex; MARGIN: 0px 0px 0px 0.8ex; BORDER-LEFT: #ccc 1px solid"> <DIV id=m_-3440243813301236922MailContainerBody style="PADDING-TOP: 15px; PADDING-LEFT: 10px; PADDING-RIGHT: 10px" name="Compose message area"> <DIV> <DIV class=gmail_quote> <BLOCKQUOTE class=gmail_quote style="PADDING-LEFT: 1ex; MARGIN: 0px 0px 0px 0.8ex; BORDER-LEFT: #ccc 1px solid"> <DIV id=m_-3440243813301236922m_2387740297732038814MailContainerBody style="PADDING-TOP: 15px; PADDING-LEFT: 10px; PADDING-RIGHT: 10px" name="Compose message area"> <DIV> <DIV class=gmail_quote> <BLOCKQUOTE class=gmail_quote style="PADDING-LEFT: 1ex; MARGIN: 0px 0px 0px 0.8ex; BORDER-LEFT: #ccc 1px solid"> <DIV style="PADDING-TOP: 15px; PADDING-LEFT: 10px; PADDING-RIGHT: 10px" name="Compose message area"> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews> <DIV class="reviewsContainer viewMoreModule"> <DIV class="viewMoreModule_text viewMoreModule-reviews"> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_list> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_rating><FONT face="Arial Black"><STRONG><U><SPAN class=wineRatings_initials>JS</SPAN> <SPAN class=wineRatings_rating>100</SPAN></U></STRONG></FONT></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_authorName><STRONG><U>James Suckling</U></STRONG></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_review> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy><STRONG><U>This is<FONT color=#ff0000 face="Arial Black"> sensational</FONT> with blackberries, blueberries and mineral. Extremely floral, too.<FONT color=#0000ff face="Arial Black"> Full-bodied but so seamless and refined with polished tannins that just melts into the wine</FONT>. Goes on for minutes. A subtle and glorious wine that will be a new classic for Napa Valley. An emotional red that touches your soul. Energy. 46% cabernet sauvignon, 31% cabernet franc, 17% petit verdot, and 6% merlot. Very approachable now but better in 2022.</U></STRONG></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT></DIV> <DIV style="PADDING-TOP: 15px; PADDING-LEFT: 10px; PADDING-RIGHT: 10px" name="Compose message area"><FONT face=Arial></FONT><STRONG><U></U></STRONG> </DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV></DIV></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV></DIV></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV></DIV></FONT></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>Have a great week!</FONT><BR></DIV> <DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite"> <DIV dir=ltr> <META name=GENERATOR content="MSHTML 11.00.9600.18838"> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>OLIVER-PIERRE RESSEL<BR>MONICA RESSEL</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>GRAPE WINE CO, INC.<BR>210-828-2222<BR><A title="mailto:oliver@gwineco.com CTRL + Click to follow link" href="mailto:oliver@gwineco.com">oliver@gwineco.com</A><BR><A title="mailto:gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com CTRL + Click to follow link" href="mailto:gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com">gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com</A><BR>Celebrating <STRONG><U><FONT face="Arial Black">35 years</FONT></U></STRONG> in business in San Antonio</FONT></DIV></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV> <DIV id=DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2><BR> <TABLE style="BORDER-TOP: #d3d4de 1px solid"> <TBODY> <TR> <TD style="WIDTH: 55px; PADDING-TOP: 13px"><A href="http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=emailclient" target=_blank><IMG style="HEIGHT: 29px; WIDTH: 46px" alt="" src="https://ipmcdn.avast.com/images/icons/icon-envelope-tick-green-avg-v1.png" width=46 height=29></A></TD> <TD style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; WIDTH: 470px; COLOR: #41424e; PADDING-TOP: 12px; LINE-HEIGHT: 18px">Virus-free. <A style="COLOR: #4453ea" href="http://www.avg.com" target=_blank>www.avg.com</A> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><A href="#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2" width="1" height="1"></A></DIV></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE> <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite"> <DIV dir=ltr><dunn howell mtn cab.jpg></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041182890284476529.post-61735577767329456112019-01-12T12:00:00.001-08:002019-01-12T12:00:35.886-08:00LAST 2X6 PACKS+loose bottles/one of of the best Chateauneuf Du Pape Ch BEAUCASTEL EVER, 99/100, and on 1st tranche/pre-sale pricing... <DIV><FONT face=Arial>Enjoy this gorgeous weekend.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><STRONG><U><FONT size=6 face="Arial Black">TWO 6 PACKS LEFT NOW +3 LOOSE BOTTLES AT THE 1ST TRANCHE PRICING.</FONT></U></STRONG></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><FONT size=4 face="Arial Black">Make SURE to reserve a 6 pack or two of the<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff00ff" color=#0000ff> ICONIC</FONT> 2016 CDP CHATEAU DE BEAUCASTEL</FONT></STRONG> on the<STRONG><FONT size=5 face="Arial Black"> <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff00ff">futures/1st tranche special pricing, 99/100////YES 99/100</FONT> and on the 1st tranche=PRE SALE price you can pick up that $100 puppy for $78.95</FONT></STRONG>!!! In the TOP 100 WINE SPECTATOR sooooo MANY TIMES, AN IMMORTAL CLASSIC!</FONT> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial> 20x6 packs-wood-at the 1st tranche pricing came in December, </FONT><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00">2x6 packs +3 loose bottles LEFT NOW, 99/100 CH DE BEAUCASTEL <FONT color=#ff0000 size=5>C</FONT>HATEAUNEUF <FONT color=#ff0000 size=5>D</FONT>U <FONT color=#ff0000 size=5>P</FONT>APE, KING OF CDPs, $78.95! <FONT size=5>That IS "CHEAP" FOR A 99/100 RATED KING</FONT> OF CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE FROM the ICONIC<U><STRONG><FONT size=5> PERRIN</FONT></STRONG></U> FAMILY!!! <FONT color=#0000ff>SO BASICALLY FOR <FONT color=#000000><FONT size=6>$473 </FONT>+ TAX YOU CAN OWN A CRATE</FONT> OF A 99/100 BEST OF THE BEST CDPs OUT THERE!</FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00" face="Arial Black"></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00" face="Arial Black">PS:<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #00ccff"> Please read the stellar reviews<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff0000">-see PDF</FONT>-Comes in pretty 6 packs-wood-PERFECT FOR FANCY GIFTS TOO! GORGEOUS CDP BOTTLES WITH THE ST PETER'S EMBLEMS ENGRAVED ON THE BOTTLE-</FONT><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff0000">see attachment-</FONT></FONT></DIV></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#008000 face=Arial> THANKS FOR<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff0000" color=#000000 size=5 face="Arial Black"><U> ALL</U></FONT> YOUR BUSINESS OVER THE YEARS, ACTUALLY DECADES!</FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>OLIVER-PIERRE RESSEL<BR><FONT face=Arial></FONT></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT face=Arial>MONICA RESSEL</FONT></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT face=Arial>GRAPE WINE CO, INC.<BR>210-828-2222<BR><A title="mailto:oliver@gwineco.com CTRL + Click to follow link" href="mailto:oliver@gwineco.com">oliver@gwineco.com</A><BR><A title="mailto:gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com CTRL + Click to follow link" href="mailto:gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com">gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com</A><BR>Celebrating <STRONG><U><FONT face="Arial Black">35 years</FONT></U></STRONG> in business in San Antonio</FONT></FONT></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041182890284476529.post-10107472231771834432018-12-18T12:25:00.001-08:002018-12-18T12:25:50.148-08:00PART 2/one of of the best Chateau Du Pape Ch BEAUCASTEL EVER, 99/100, and on 1st tranche/pre-sale pricing... <DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><FONT size=4 face="Arial Black">Make SURE to reserve a 6 pack or two of the<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff00ff" color=#0000ff> ICONIC</FONT> 2016 CDP CHATEAU DE BEAUCASTEL</FONT></STRONG> on the<STRONG><FONT size=5 face="Arial Black"> <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff00ff">futures/1st tranche special pricing, 99/100////YES 99/100</FONT> and on the 1st tranche price you can pick up that $100 puppy for $78.95</FONT></STRONG>!!! In the TOP 100 WINE SPECTATOR sooooo MANY TIMES, AN IMMORTAL CLASSIC!</FONT> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>Arriving this week , 20x6 packs-wood-at the 1st tranche pricing, </FONT><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00" face="Arial Black">10x6 packs committed already, 99/100 CH DE BEAUCASTEL <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff00ff">C</FONT>HATEAUNEUF <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff00ff">D</FONT>U <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff00ff">P</FONT>APE, KING OF CDPs, $78.95! <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffcc99" size=5>That IS "CHEAP" FOR A 99/100 RATED KING</FONT> OF CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE FROM the ICONIC<U><STRONG><FONT size=5> PERRIN</FONT></STRONG></U> FAMILY!!! </FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00" face="Arial Black"></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00" face="Arial Black">PS:<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #00ccff"> Please read the stellar reviews<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff0000">-see PDF</FONT>-Comes in pretty 6 packs-wood-PERFECT FOR FANCY GIFTS TOO!</FONT></FONT></DIV></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>OLIVER-PIERRE RESSEL<BR>MONICA RESSEL</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>GRAPE WINE CO, INC.<BR>210-828-2222<BR><A title="mailto:oliver@gwineco.com CTRL + Click to follow link" href="mailto:oliver@gwineco.com">oliver@gwineco.com</A><BR><A title="mailto:gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com CTRL + Click to follow link" href="mailto:gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com">gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com</A><BR>Celebrating <STRONG><U><FONT face="Arial Black">34 years</FONT></U></STRONG> in business in San Antonio</FONT></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041182890284476529.post-62731006881154894802018-12-08T12:23:00.001-08:002018-12-08T12:23:19.400-08:008X6 PACKS 100/100 RATED ROEDERER CRISTAL ARRIVING MONDAY FROM THEIR LIBRARY COLLECTION, DON'T MISS OUT<DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV>8X6 PACKS 100/100 RATED CRISTAL ARRIVING MONDAY FROM THEIR LIBRARY COLLECTION, DON'T MISS OUT</DIV> <DIV><BR></DIV> <DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial> <H2 class=pipSecContent_headline>Well, Happy Holidays, enjoy your weekend, and NOT MUCH ELSE TO SAY ABOUT THIS ICON, the critics said it ALL and ALL AGREED THIS IS THE BEST OF THE BEST, current vintage is 2010, 20<FONT size=6 face="Arial Black">08 will arrive Monday</FONT> -<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #00ffff" face="Arial Black">LIBRARY COLLECTION</FONT>-was held back<FONT face="Arial Black"><U> <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff0000">10 years</FONT> before release</U><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #33cccc" size=6>,<FONT size=7>A FIRST</FONT></FONT></FONT>,$269/btl. a MUST HAVE! <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #00ff00">READ ON...We have 8x6 packs of the 2008 reserved<FONT face="Arial Black">...4X6 PACKS NOT SPOKEN FOR AT THIS TIME...</FONT>OULALA!</FONT></H2> <DIV class=pipSecContent_headline> </DIV> <DIV class=pipSecContent_headline> <DIV><FONT face=arial,helvetica><FONT lang=0 size=2 face=Arial FAMILY="SANSSERIF" PTSIZE="10"><FONT size=3>Whenever Sir Winston Churchill, <FONT face="Arial Black"><U><EM><STRONG><FONT color=#808000>one of my all time mentor</FONT></STRONG></EM></U>,</FONT> was asked why he preferred Champagne, he would reply </FONT><FONT size=4 face="Arial Black">"<B>I am easily pleased with the best.</B>"</FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=arial,helvetica><FONT lang=0 face=Arial FAMILY="SANSSERIF" PTSIZE="10">Champagne has enjoyed its reputation as a quality wine and as an exclusive luxury for centuries </FONT></FONT></DIV></DIV> <H2 class=pipSecContent_headline> Winemaker Notes</H2> <DIV class="pipWineNotes_copy viewMoreModule" itemprop="description"> <DIV class=viewMoreModule_text><STRONG><U><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff99cc" face="Arial Black">Cristal is Louis Roederer's flagship cuvée</FONT></U></STRONG>. It was created in 1876 and is composed of Grand Crus from the Montagne de Reims, the Marne Valley and the Côte des Blancs. Cristal 2008 was bottle-aged for 8 years before being left to rest for at least 8 months after disgorging in order to attain perfect maturity. <P>Amber hue with green and orange tints. Fine, even and lively sparkle. Complex and intense bouquet disclosing candied citrus, yellow fruit, Williams pear, pollen, and toasted almond. The delicately seductive bouquet shows intensity and well-honed precision. The wine is powerful, full yet tight, on entry to the palate. The 2008 is undeniably well structured but in a particular way: the wine's almost saline concentration has not been created by the sun, but is derived from the dryness of the chalk soil in a particularly cool summer. The result is a smooth, almost liquorous, mouthfeel that coats the palate with a powerful yet soft texture. This gives way to an incredible finish, underpinned by freshness and an impression of absolute purity with a taut and very saline character. <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00">The Cristal 2008 is deep, intense and masterful.</FONT> It offers the quintessential reflection of its chalk soils which lend it is velvety texture and delicate tension. This wine's energy has been tamed by an unusually long period of bottle ageing: <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00" face="Arial Black">Cristal<FONT size=5> 2008</FONT> was in fact aged for 10 years before its release on the market. <FONT size=5>A first!</FONT> </FONT></P> <P>Blend: 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay</P></DIV></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews> <H2 class=pipSecContent_headline>Critical Acclaim</H2> <DIV class="reviewsContainer viewMoreModule"> <DIV class="viewMoreModule_text viewMoreModule-reviews"> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_list> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_rating><STRONG><U><FONT face="Arial Black"><SPAN class=wineRatings_initials>WE</SPAN> <SPAN class=wineRatings_rating><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff0000">100</FONT></SPAN></FONT></U></STRONG></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_authorName>Wine Enthusiast</DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_review> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy>This latest incarnation of the famous brand is<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00"> <FONT face="Arial Black">a superb wine. It is on par with, maybe even better than, the already legendary 2002. Its balance is impeccable</FONT></FONT>: Apple and citrus flavors working with the tight minerality to give a textured yet fruity wine. Produced from Roederer's own vineyards which are mainly biodynamic, the wine has its own intense purity and crispness. It has amazing potential and is likely to age for many years. Drink from 2020. <BR><B><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00">Cellar Selection</FONT></B></DIV></DIV></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_list> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_rating><STRONG><U><FONT face="Arial Black"><SPAN class=wineRatings_initials></SPAN></FONT></U></STRONG> </DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_rating><STRONG><U><FONT face="Arial Black"><SPAN class=wineRatings_initials>JS</SPAN> <SPAN class=wineRatings_rating><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff0000">100</FONT></SPAN></FONT></U></STRONG></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_authorName>James Suckling</DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_review> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy>Disgorged October 2016 and will be <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00" face="Arial Black"><STRONG>the first Cristal to be released ten years from harvest when it is offered in 2018</STRONG></FONT>. 35 parcels used from a possible 45 in this vintage. The assemblage is 60% pinot noir and 40% chardonnay. This is so fresh and tense and mineral with extremely exuberant chardonnay notes on the nose of white peach, lemon and yellow grapefruit, and hints of almost brambly sous bois aromas. The yeast characters are also super fresh, and there are subtle woody notes, with a hint of vanilla bean and light spices. The palate is super long, and very pure, powerful and focused. It drives deep and taut. Pinot noir is a strong core and the chardonnay sits at the edge offering lemon and white nectarine sorbet flavors. Staggeringly concentrated, yet the balance makes it seem airy and light. Acidity is perfectly positioned, and the power is intense and long. This is an ultra precise Cristal, finishing with a mere suggestion of savoriness and warmth to come.<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00"> Impressive on release</FONT>, this will be at its best drinking from 2025.</DIV></DIV></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_list> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_rating><SPAN class=wineRatings_initials></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_rating><STRONG><U><FONT face="Arial Black"><SPAN class=wineRatings_initials>D</SPAN><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff0000"> <SPAN class=wineRatings_rating>98</SPAN></FONT></FONT></U></STRONG></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_authorName>Decanter</DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_review> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00">Cristal 2008 is on a roll to yet higher levels of exquisite purity and precision of fruit in a paradoxical balance of weightlessness and depth of flavour</FONT>, permeated with minerals and a salinity reflecting the greatest terroirs of the Roederer estate. Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon believes that<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff0000"> <STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black">2008 is his best effort to date, and it's easy to see why</FONT></STRONG></FONT>. It's from a cooler, maritime vintage that came right in the end, with one of the longest harvests ever, running from mid-September to early October. The colour is a stylish pale gold flecked with green. Aromas of white flowers are joined by a cleansing citrus vigour and richer tones of peach and mirabelle. The palate is still quiet, but a tender creaminnes shows through, and there's so much concentration to come if you drink if after 2021. The greatness of the wine owes everything to the influence of organic and biodynamic precepts in the field - and Lecaillon's sleepless perfectionism in the cellar towards finer fruit and a careful brake on too much yeasty expression. The acidity is vibrant but better integrated in the 2008 than in the 1996. Magnificent. Dosage 7.7g/l. Drinking Window 2021 - 2040</DIV></DIV></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_list> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_rating><STRONG><U><FONT face="Arial Black"><SPAN class=wineRatings_initials></SPAN></FONT></U></STRONG> </DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_rating><STRONG><U><FONT face="Arial Black"><SPAN class=wineRatings_initials>WS</SPAN><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff0000"> <SPAN class=wineRatings_rating>97</SPAN></FONT></FONT></U></STRONG></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_authorName>Wine Spectator</DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_review> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy>This expresses a sense of focus and vibrancy to the overall structure, while the palate is all grace and charm. A fine, lacy texture carries a tapestry of ripe white cherry, toast point, blood orange zest, honey and ground ginger notes, with a minerally, mouthwatering finish. A stunning Champagne with a long future ahead of it.</DIV></DIV></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_list> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_rating><SPAN class=wineRatings_initials></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_rating><STRONG><U><FONT face="Arial Black"><SPAN class=wineRatings_initials>RP</SPAN><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff0000"> <SPAN class=wineRatings_rating>97+</SPAN></FONT></FONT></U></STRONG></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_authorName>Robert Parker's Wine Advocate</DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_review> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy>Let's start describing the 2008 Cristal technically first. It is a 60/40 blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from 36 plots in seven grands crus: Verzy, Verzenay, Beaumont and Aÿ for the Pinot Noir and Mesnil, Avize and Cramant for the Chardonnay. Twenty-five percent of the wine was fermented in oak, and 16% underwent malolactic fermentation to moderate the fresh acidity of the 2008 vintage. The assemblage was bottled in May 2009. <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00">After 8.5 years on the second lees (longer than any Cristal before),</FONT> the first release was disgorged in September 2017 with a relatively low dosage of 7.5 grams per liter. <BR><B>Rating: 97+</B></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT><FONT face=Arial></FONT><A title="https://www.wine.com/product/louis-roederer-cristal-brut-2008/427651 CTRL + Click to follow link" href="https://www.wine.com/product/louis-roederer-cristal-brut-2008/427651"> </DIV><BR></A></DIV> <DIV class=WordSection1> <UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=disc> <LI class=MsoNormal style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><o:p><FONT size=3 face=Arial></FONT></o:p></LI></UL> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>OLIVER-PIERRE RESSEL<BR>MONICA RESSEL</SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif'>GRAPE WINE CO, INC.<BR>210-828-2222<BR><A title="mailto:oliver@gwineco.com CTRL + Click to follow link" href="mailto:oliver@gwineco.com">oliver@gwineco.com</A><BR><A title="mailto:gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com CTRL + Click to follow link" href="mailto:gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com">gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com</A><BR>Celebrating <U><STRONG>34 years</STRONG></U> in business in San Antonio</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P></DIV></DIV> <HR> <FONT color=gray><BR><I><BR></I></FONT> <DIV id=DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2><FONT face=Arial></FONT><BR> <TABLE style="BORDER-TOP: #d3d4de 1px solid"> <TBODY> <TR> <TD style="WIDTH: 55px; PADDING-TOP: 13px"><A href="http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=emailclient" target=_blank><IMG title="http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=emailclient CTRL + Click to follow link" style="HEIGHT: 29px; WIDTH: 46px" alt="" src="https://ipmcdn.avast.com/images/icons/icon-envelope-tick-green-avg-v1.png" width=46 height=29></A></TD> <TD style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; WIDTH: 470px; COLOR: #41424e; PADDING-TOP: 12px; LINE-HEIGHT: 18px">Virus-free. <A style="COLOR: #4453ea" href="http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=emailclient" target=_blank>www.avg.com</A> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><A href="#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2" width="1" height="1"></A></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041182890284476529.post-85333671537465239312018-09-19T11:45:00.001-07:002018-09-19T11:45:55.301-07:00Cali gem 97/100 INGLENOOK RUBICON ESTATE only 2CS + 4 LOOSE BOTTLES left!!!! 97+/100/Gorgeous wood crates-see pics-<DIV>See pics/You WILL WANT this Cali gem 97/100 INGLENOOK RUBICON ESTATE only 2 cs left now !!!!<FONT color=#0000ff face="Arial Black"> 97+/100/Gorgeous wood crates-see pics</FONT>-</DIV> <DIV><BR></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#ff0000 size=7 face="Arial Black">2</FONT>X 6 BOTTLE CRATES LEFT NOW...+ <STRONG><U><FONT face="Arial Black">4 LOOSE BOTTLES</FONT></U></STRONG>. $169/BTL.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV style="WIDTH: 100%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 2px; PADDING-TOP: 2px; PADDING-LEFT: 7px; PADDING-RIGHT: 5px"> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>The <STRONG><FONT size=5>2013 RUBICON ESTATE INGLENOOK CAB</FONT></STRONG>, <STRONG>97/100</STRONG> , 12x6 packs allocation,<STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black"><U> on deal</U><FONT size=5> $169</FONT><U>-vs $220-$250 it mormally sells for-this is </U></FONT></STRONG> <DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black"><U>their flagship red...they deal-</U><FONT color=#ff00ff><U>AND</U><FONT size=4> REALLY DEAL</FONT></FONT><U>-<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00">every September-end of their fiscal-</FONT></U><FONT size=5>after</FONT> <U>September, it goes back up!</U></FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #99ccff" face="Arial Black">8 x 6 packs-<STRONG><FONT color=#0000ff size=5>gorgeous wood crates with the gold emblem on the side</FONT></STRONG>-<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #00ff00">SEE PICS of the LAST 8X six packs-</FONT> <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00">NOT SPOKEN FOR now</FONT>.... </FONT></DIV> <DIV> <H2 class=pipSecContent_headline>Winemaker Notes</H2></DIV></FONT></DIV></DIV></DIV><SPAN contentEditable=false><SPAN style="DISPLAY: block" layoutEmptyTextWellFont="Tahoma" xmlns:canvas="canvas-namespace-id"><SPAN style="OVERFLOW: visible; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 15px; HEIGHT: 18px; DISPLAY: block"></SPAN><SPAN style="OVERFLOW: visible; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 25px; HEIGHT: 241px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; DISPLAY: inline-block; MARGIN-RIGHT: 25px"> <TABLE style="HEIGHT: 241px"> <TBODY> <TR> <TD> <DIV style="OVERFLOW: hidden; HEIGHT: 215px; WIDTH: 215px"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidljPCu1ydRrVoaBTVzC1yRxz0qKogpcqMtsbiUZqMK8OgNgSPENo4_g2JxRm-EC1IkXPkXJlnXps11d-nIrcE7BvwFznLiIExF-aTH9atTgU4Zb-zpL8aA20gUj7p6o03NsAD4-MescGi/s1600/4A26-755374.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidljPCu1ydRrVoaBTVzC1yRxz0qKogpcqMtsbiUZqMK8OgNgSPENo4_g2JxRm-EC1IkXPkXJlnXps11d-nIrcE7BvwFznLiIExF-aTH9atTgU4Zb-zpL8aA20gUj7p6o03NsAD4-MescGi/s320/4A26-755374.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6603008659634697362" /></a></DIV></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: verdana; WIDTH: 215px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"></DIV></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></SPAN><SPAN style="OVERFLOW: visible; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 25px; HEIGHT: 241px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; DISPLAY: inline-block; MARGIN-RIGHT: 25px"> <TABLE style="HEIGHT: 241px"> <TBODY> <TR> <TD> <DIV style="OVERFLOW: hidden; HEIGHT: 215px; WIDTH: 215px"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT8yJLLG0tbjPvD5Uh6q1sPCU475ZVv90mnJDVI0JUOQbUCGvAkBVL43IDeoOYbhZZVeDUrxPSyYtAjU5Vd-4rtTsE0_SOc3h9DtCGDFiXuuYW3Xjx2olBJecCrfKqpmHUMeCa0o8Y6b7U/s1600/4A27-756628.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT8yJLLG0tbjPvD5Uh6q1sPCU475ZVv90mnJDVI0JUOQbUCGvAkBVL43IDeoOYbhZZVeDUrxPSyYtAjU5Vd-4rtTsE0_SOc3h9DtCGDFiXuuYW3Xjx2olBJecCrfKqpmHUMeCa0o8Y6b7U/s320/4A27-756628.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6603008660456185746" /></a></DIV></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: verdana; WIDTH: 215px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"></DIV></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> <DIV style="HEIGHT: 50px; WIDTH: 100%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 2px; PADDING-TOP: 2px; PADDING-LEFT: 7px; PADDING-RIGHT: 5px"> <DIV><FONT face=Arial> <DIV> <DIV> <H2 class=pipSecContent_headline></H2> <DIV class="pipWineNotes_copy viewMoreModule" itemprop="description"> <DIV class=viewMoreModule_text><STRONG><FONT color=#0000ff><U>Highly expressive with extraordinary quality and character</U></FONT></STRONG>, Inglenook's 2013 Rubicon offers upfront aromas of cherries, black currants, and dark chocolate with substantial presence of oak, toast, and floral notes that continue evolving as the wine opens up. A dense, voluminous palate imbued with very fine tannins showcases flavors of dark crushed berries, cassis, and smoky wood. <P>As the flavors gradually broaden, nuances of tobacco leaves and spices emerge. <U><STRONG>There is a precision and elegance to this vintage, which finishes with freshness due to the balanced natural acidity. Expect beautiful development as this wine matures.</STRONG></U></P></DIV></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews> <H2 class=pipSecContent_headline><U>Critical Acclaim</U></H2> <DIV class="reviewsContainer viewMoreModule js-expanded"> <DIV class="viewMoreModule_text viewMoreModule-reviews"> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_list> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_rating><U><STRONG><FONT size=5><SPAN class=wineRatings_initials>JS</SPAN> <SPAN class=wineRatings_rating>97+/100</SPAN></FONT></STRONG></U></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_authorName><U><STRONG><FONT size=5>James Suckling</FONT></STRONG></U></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_review> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy>An aromatic and complex red with currant, white-chocolate and rose-petal character.<STRONG><U> Full-bodied, tight and polished. Fine and long. Beautiful now</U></STRONG> but will improve in time and get even better, if that is possible. -9/17.</DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> <P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; unicode-bidi: embed; WORD-BREAK: normal; DIRECTION: ltr; TEXT-ALIGN: left; MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; language: en-US; mso-line-break-override: none; punctuation-wrap: hanging"><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Constantia; FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: #ba8748; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Constantia; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt; mso-style-textfill-type: solid; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #BA8748; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%'><FONT size=4>Tasting Notes</FONT></SPAN></P> <P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; unicode-bidi: embed; WORD-BREAK: normal; DIRECTION: ltr; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; TEXT-JUSTIFY: inter-ideograph; MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; language: en-US; mso-line-break-override: restrictions; punctuation-wrap: simple"><FONT size=4><STRONG><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Constantia; COLOR: black; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Constantia; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt; mso-style-textfill-type: solid; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: black; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-color-index: 1; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1'><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00">Captivating and complex</FONT>, the 2013 Rubicon boasts very pronounced dark fruit with aromas of currants, black cherries, blackberries, cinnamon, floral notes and the freshness of thyme and other sweet herbs. The palate shows great volume and nicely integrated flavors, fine grained tannins and subtle oak that works<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff99"> beautifully</FONT> with the fruit</SPAN><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Constantia; COLOR: black; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Constantia; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt; mso-style-textfill-type: solid; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: black; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-color-index: 1; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1'>.</SPAN></STRONG></FONT></P> <DIV><FONT size=4 face=Arial><STRONG></STRONG></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial> <H2 class=pipSecContent_headline> <U><FONT face="Arial Black">it's safe to say this is potentially the<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff99cc"> <FONT size=4>best Rubicon made to date</FONT></FONT></FONT></U>. It's not to denigrate other vintages, <U><STRONG>but there is a finesse and elegance combined with great richness</STRONG></U> </H2></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT size=5> <SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: Constantia; COLOR: black; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Constantia; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt; mso-style-textfill-type: solid; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: black; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-color-index: 1; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi">Personally chosen by<FONT size=5><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00"> Francis Ford Coppola</FONT>,<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #00ff00"> renowned French winemaker Philippe </FONT></FONT></SPAN><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #00ff00"><FONT size=5><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: Constantia; COLOR: black; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Constantia; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt; mso-style-textfill-type: solid; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: black; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-color-index: 1; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi"><FONT size=5>Bascaules</FONT></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: Constantia; COLOR: black; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Constantia; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt; mso-style-textfill-type: solid; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: black; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-color-index: 1; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi"> came to <FONT size=4>Napa</FONT> from the legendary <FONT size=4>Château </FONT></SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: Constantia; COLOR: black; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Constantia; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt; mso-style-textfill-type: solid; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: black; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-color-index: 1; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi"><FONT size=4>Margaux</FONT></SPAN></FONT><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: Constantia; COLOR: black; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Constantia; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt; mso-style-textfill-type: solid; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: black; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-color-index: 1; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi"><FONT size=5>, in 2011</FONT> to become Managing Director & Winemaker of the<FONT size=6><EM><U> </U></EM></FONT><FONT size=5><EM><U>great and LEGENDARY (founded</U></EM><FONT face="Arial Black"> <FONT size=6>139</FONT></FONT> <U><EM>years ago) American wine estate, </EM><FONT face="Arial Black">Inglenook</FONT></U></FONT></SPAN></FONT></FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=5 face="Arial Black"><STRONG><U><EM></EM></U></STRONG></FONT> </DIV></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>OLIVER-PIERRE RESSEL<BR>MONICA RESSEL</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>GRAPE WINE CO, INC.<BR>210-828-2222<BR><A title=mailto:oliver@gwineco.com href="mailto:oliver@gwineco.com">oliver@gwineco.com</A><BR><A title=mailto:gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com href="mailto:gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com">gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com</A><BR>Celebrating <STRONG><U>34 years</U></STRONG> in business in San Antonio</FONT></FONT></DIV></DIV></DIV> <DIV style="FONT: 10pt Tahoma"> <DIV><BR></DIV> <DIV style="BACKGROUND: #f5f5f5"><FONT size=3 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV></DIV></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041182890284476529.post-90329458626474800782018-09-11T10:06:00.001-07:002018-09-11T10:06:33.568-07:00part 2/Great high end red Bordeaux ,a 96/100 TOP GRAVES UNDER 36, 3 CASES and 8 LOOSE BOTTLES LEFT<DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>Stay DRY! </FONT><U><STRONG><FONT size=5 face="Arial Black"><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00">3 </FONT>CASES AND <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00">8 LOOSE BOTTLES</FONT> LEFT NOW....</FONT></STRONG></U></DIV> <DIV><U><STRONG><FONT size=5 face="Arial Black"></FONT></STRONG></U> </DIV> <DIV><o:p><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT size=6><U>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</U></FONT></FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV class=WordSection1> <BLOCKQUOTE style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 5pt; MARGIN-TOP: 5pt"> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy><STRONG><FONT size=4 face="Arial Black">Another INCREDIBLY GREAT OPTION/BARGAIN, <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00">5cs available now</FONT>, 96 pointer for $35.95:</FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT size=6><U></U></FONT></FONT></STRONG> </DIV> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT size=6><U>2014 Chateau de France -Grand Vin de Graves-RED BORDEAUX-, </U><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff99">96/100</FONT><U> Wine Enthusiast, 10 cases available. $35.95/btl</U></FONT></FONT></STRONG> </DIV> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy><STRONG><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff99" color=#0000ff face="Arial Black"><FONT size=6><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">Made next to</FONT> <U>CH. HAUT-BRION in Graves!</U></FONT></FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy><STRONG><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff99" color=#0000ff face="Arial Black"></FONT></STRONG><U></U> </DIV> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00" face="Arial Black"> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">Amazing buy, look at the <FONT size=5><STRONG><FONT color=#ff0000 face="Arial Black">quality/rating/pedigree/price ratio</FONT></STRONG>!<FONT color=#0000ff face="Arial Black"><STRONG> A<FONT color=#000000> 96 POINTER TOP SHELF RED BORDEAUX UNDER $36</FONT></STRONG></FONT>!!! Unheard of!!!</FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff"></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff"><FONT face=Arial></FONT><BR></FONT></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr> <H2 class=gmail-pipSecContent_headline style="FONT-SIZE: 22px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: BentonSans,sans-serif; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: rgb(41,43,45); OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(248,249,250); font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial"><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">Critical Acclaim</FONT></H2> <DIV class="gmail-reviewsContainer gmail-viewMoreModule" style="FONT-SIZE: 16px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: BentonSans,sans-serif; 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DISPLAY: inline-block; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: white; font-stretch: inherit; border-top-left-radius: 2px; border-bottom-left-radius: 2px"><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">WE</FONT></SPAN><SPAN class=gmail-wineRatings_rating style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; BORDER-TOP: rgb(206,206,213) 1px solid; FONT-FAMILY: BentonSansMed,sans-serif; BORDER-RIGHT: rgb(206,206,213) 1px solid; WIDTH: 30px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: rgb(206,206,213) 1px solid; FLOAT: left; COLOR: rgb(41,43,45); OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; TEXT-ALIGN: center; PADDING-TOP: 1px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: rgb(206,206,213) 1px solid; DISPLAY: inline-block; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(228,233,236); font-stretch: inherit; border-top-right-radius: 2px; border-bottom-right-radius: 2px"><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">96</FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV class=gmail-pipProfessionalReviews_authorName style="FONT-SIZE: 16px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: BentonSansMed,sans-serif; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px 0px 0px 7px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline-block; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; font-stretch: inherit"><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">Wine Enthusiast</FONT></DIV> <DIV class=gmail-pipProfessionalReviews_review style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 3px 0px 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px"> <DIV class=gmail-pipSecContent_copy style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px"><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" face="Arial Black">This dark and brooding wine is packed with dense tannins and a black plum-skin flavor that's hovering behind the density. <U>The wine has power and fine concentration, yielding a complex, solid wine</U> with aging ability. Drink 2018-2032+</FONT><SPAN><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" face="Arial Black"> <BR clear=all></FONT></SPAN></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV> <DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff"><BR></FONT></DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">-- </FONT> <H2 class=pipSecContent_headline><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">Winemaker Notes</FONT></H2> <DIV class="pipWineNotes_copy viewMoreModule js-expanded" itemprop="description"> <DIV class=viewMoreModule_text> <P><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">Blend: 59% Merlot, 49% Cabernet Sauvignon</FONT></P></DIV></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews> <H2 class=pipSecContent_headline><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">Critical Acclaim</FONT></H2> <DIV class="reviewsContainer viewMoreModule"> <DIV class="viewMoreModule_text viewMoreModule-reviews"> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_list> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_rating><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff"><STRONG><U><SPAN class=wineRatings_initials>WE</SPAN> <SPAN class=wineRatings_rating>96</SPAN></U></STRONG></FONT></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_authorName><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff"><STRONG><U>Wine Enthusiast</U></STRONG></FONT></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_review> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">This dark and brooding wine is packed with dense tannins and a black plum-skin flavor that's hovering behind the density. <STRONG>The wine has power and fine concentration, yielding a complex, solid wine with aging ability</STRONG>. <B>Barrel Sample: 94-96</B></FONT></DIV></DIV></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_list><SPAN class=wineRatings_initials></SPAN><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff"></FONT> </DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_list><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff"><STRONG><U><SPAN class=wineRatings_initials>WW</SPAN> <SPAN class=wineRatings_rating>92</SPAN></U></STRONG></FONT></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_list> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_authorName><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">Wilfred Wong of Wine.com</FONT></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_review> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">The 2014<STRONG><U> <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #cc99ff">Château de France gets the prize for being one of the </FONT></U><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #cc99ff">best values of the vintage</FONT></STRONG>. The wine shows lively and persistent red fruit flavors. Bright and sassy on the palate, it shows excellent freshness in the finish. <FONT color=#ff0000 size=4 face=Arial><EM><STRONG>Serve now with lightly-seasoned lamb chops</STRONG></EM></FONT>. Drink it now and for the next 15 years (Tasted: January 27, 2017, San Francisco, CA)</FONT></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></FONT></DIV></o:p> <P class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></P></DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P></DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><o:p><FONT size=3 face=Arial>OLIVER-PIERRE RESSEL<BR></o:p><o:p><FONT size=3 face=Arial></FONT></o:p></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><o:p><FONT size=3 face=Arial>MONICA RESSEL</FONT></o:p></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face=Arial><o:p><FONT size=3 face=Arial>GRAPE WINE CO, INC.<BR>210-828-2222<BR><A title="mailto:oliver@gwineco.com CTRL + Click to follow link" href="mailto:oliver@gwineco.com">oliver@gwineco.com</A><BR><A title="mailto:gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com CTRL + Click to follow link" href="mailto:gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com">gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com</A><BR>Celebrating <STRONG><U>34 years</U></STRONG> in business in San Antonio</FONT></o:p></FONT></P></DIV> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></P></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV> <DIV id=DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2><BR> <TABLE style="BORDER-TOP: #d3d4de 1px solid"> <TBODY> <TR> <TD style="WIDTH: 55px; PADDING-TOP: 13px"><A href="http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=emailclient" target=_blank><IMG style="HEIGHT: 29px; WIDTH: 46px" alt="" src="https://ipmcdn.avast.com/images/icons/icon-envelope-tick-green-avg-v1.png" width=46 height=29></A></TD> <TD style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; WIDTH: 470px; COLOR: #41424e; PADDING-TOP: 12px; LINE-HEIGHT: 18px">Virus-free. <A style="COLOR: #4453ea" href="http://www.avg.com" target=_blank>www.avg.com</A> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><A href="#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2" width="1" height="1"></A></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041182890284476529.post-46430575931232312792018-08-10T10:40:00.001-07:002018-08-10T10:40:59.673-07:0090 TO 94 RATED SPANISH BEAUTY CAB/GARNACHA MERITAGE UNDER 13, HOW CAN YOU GO WRONG? 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On the palate, this Sauvignon Blanc is juicy and bright, with silky layers of fruit balanced by lovely natural acidity and a vibrant streak of minerality. Hints of zesty citrus and subtle baking spices linger throughout a long, focused finish. <P>Blend: 82% Sauvignon Blanc, 18% Semillon</P></DIV></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews> <H2 class=pipSecContent_headline>Critical Acclaim</H2> <DIV class="reviewsContainer viewMoreModule js-expanded"> <DIV class="viewMoreModule_text viewMoreModule-reviews"> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_list> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_rating><STRONG><U><SPAN class=wineRatings_initials>WW</SPAN> <SPAN class=wineRatings_rating>93</SPAN></U></STRONG></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_authorName>Wilfred Wong of Wine.com</DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_review> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy>COMMENTARY: <STRONG><U><FONT color=#0000ff face="Arial Black">The Duckhorn Vineyards Sauvignon Blancfirst produced in 1982has a long-standing history of being the standard by which all others are judged against</FONT></U></STRONG>. This wine<U><STRONG><FONT color=#0000ff face="Arial Black"> has been remarkable and consistent</FONT></STRONG></U>. The recently released 2017 is <FONT face="Arial Black">another<STRONG><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff99"> excellent effort</FONT></STRONG></FONT>. TASTING NOTES: This wine is bright and juicy with dried citrus and tropical fruit aromas and flavors. <STRONG><EM><FONT size=4><FONT color=#ff0000>Its layered palate and long finish should wrap nicely around a lemon-accented and herb dusted roast chicken and make a tremendously good pairing.</FONT> (Tasted: May 1, 2018, San Francisco, CA)</FONT></EM></STRONG></DIV></DIV></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_list> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_rating><SPAN class=wineRatings_initials></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_rating><STRONG><U><SPAN class=wineRatings_initials>WS</SPAN> <SPAN class=wineRatings_rating>90</SPAN></U></STRONG></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_authorName>Wine Spectator</DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_review> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy>Elegant peach, melon and citrus flavors are juicy and plump, with a pretty floral vein and a sleek, crisp frame. A note of lemon verbena lingers.</DIV> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy> </DIV> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy><STRONG><EM>Co-founded by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn in 1976, Duckhorn Vineyards has spent almost forty years establishing itself as one of North America's premier producers of Napa Valley wines. From its modest inaugural vintage of 800 cases of Cabernet Sauvignon and 800 cases of Merlot in 1978 to its addition </EM><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00" face="Arial Black">of Sauvignon Blanc in <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff0000">1982,</FONT> Duckhorn Vineyards has crafted a tradition of quality and excellence that continues today. </FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy><STRONG><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00" face="Arial Black"></FONT></STRONG> </DIV> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy><STRONG><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00" face="Arial Black">------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy><STRONG><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00" face="Arial Black"></FONT></STRONG> </DIV> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy><STRONG><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" size=4 face="Arial Black"><U>WINE <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ccffff"># 2 FROM THE OLD WORLD:</FONT></U></FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy><STRONG><U><FONT size=4 face="Arial Black"></FONT></U></STRONG> </DIV> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT size=6><U>2014 Chateau de France -Grand Vin de Graves-RED BORDEAUX-, </U><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff99">96/100</FONT><U> Wine Enthusiast, 10 cases available. $35.95/btl</U></FONT></FONT></STRONG> <DIV><STRONG><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff99" color=#0000ff face="Arial Black"><FONT size=6><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">Made next to</FONT> <U>CH. HAUT-BRION in Graves!</U></FONT></FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff99" color=#0000ff face="Arial Black"></FONT></STRONG><U></U> </DIV></DIV> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00" face="Arial Black"> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">Amazing buy, look at the <FONT size=5><STRONG><FONT color=#ff0000 face="Arial Black">quality/rating/pedigree/price ratio</FONT></STRONG>!<FONT color=#0000ff face="Arial Black"><STRONG> A<FONT color=#000000> 96 POINTER TOP SHELF RED BORDEAUX UNDER $36</FONT></STRONG></FONT>!!! Unheard of!!!</FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff"></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff"><FONT face=Arial></FONT><BR></FONT></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr> <H2 class=gmail-pipSecContent_headline style="FONT-SIZE: 22px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: BentonSans,sans-serif; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: rgb(41,43,45); OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(248,249,250); font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial"><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">Critical Acclaim</FONT></H2> <DIV class="gmail-reviewsContainer gmail-viewMoreModule" style="FONT-SIZE: 16px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: BentonSans,sans-serif; 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OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px"><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" face="Arial Black">This dark and brooding wine is packed with dense tannins and a black plum-skin flavor that's hovering behind the density. <U>The wine has power and fine concentration, yielding a complex, solid wine</U> with aging ability. Drink 2019-2032+</FONT><SPAN><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" face="Arial Black"> <BR clear=all></FONT></SPAN></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV> <DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff"><BR></FONT></DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">-- </FONT> <H2 class=pipSecContent_headline><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">Winemaker Notes</FONT></H2> <DIV class="pipWineNotes_copy viewMoreModule js-expanded" itemprop="description"> <DIV class=viewMoreModule_text> <P><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">Blend: 59% Merlot, 49% Cabernet Sauvignon</FONT></P></DIV></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews> <H2 class=pipSecContent_headline><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">Critical Acclaim</FONT></H2> <DIV class="reviewsContainer viewMoreModule"> <DIV class="viewMoreModule_text viewMoreModule-reviews"> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_list> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_rating><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff"><STRONG><U><SPAN class=wineRatings_initials>WE</SPAN> <SPAN class=wineRatings_rating>96</SPAN></U></STRONG></FONT></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_authorName><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff"><STRONG><U>Wine Enthusiast</U></STRONG></FONT></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_review> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">This dark and brooding wine is packed with dense tannins and a black plum-skin flavor that's hovering behind the density. <STRONG>The wine has power and fine concentration, yielding a complex, solid wine with aging ability</STRONG>. <B>Barrel Sample: 94-96</B></FONT></DIV></DIV></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_list><SPAN class=wineRatings_initials></SPAN><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff"></FONT> </DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_list><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff"><STRONG><U><SPAN class=wineRatings_initials>WW</SPAN> <SPAN class=wineRatings_rating>92</SPAN></U></STRONG></FONT></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_list> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_authorName><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">Wilfred Wong of Wine.com</FONT></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_review> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">The 2014<STRONG><U> <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #cc99ff">Château de France gets the prize for being one of the </FONT></U><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #cc99ff">best values of the vintage</FONT></STRONG>. The wine shows lively and persistent red fruit flavors. Bright and sassy on the palate, it shows excellent freshness in the finish. <FONT color=#ff0000 size=4 face=Arial><EM><STRONG>Serve now with lightly-seasoned lamb chops</STRONG></EM></FONT>. Drink it now and for the next 15 years (Tasted: January 27, 2017, San Francisco, CA)</FONT></DIV> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff"></FONT> </DIV> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</FONT></DIV> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff"></FONT> </DIV> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" face=Arial>OLIVER-PIERRE RESSEL<BR></FONT></DIV> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" face=Arial>MONICA RESSEL</FONT></DIV> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy><FONT face=Arial><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">GRAPE WINE CO, INC.<BR>210-828-2222<BR></FONT><A title="mailto:oliver@gwineco.com CTRL + Click to follow link" href="mailto:oliver@gwineco.com"><FONT title="mailto:oliver@gwineco.com CTRL + Click to follow link" style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">oliver@gwineco.com</FONT></A><BR><A title="mailto:gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com CTRL + Click to follow link" href="mailto:gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com"><FONT title="mailto:gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com CTRL + Click to follow link" style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com</FONT></A><BR><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">Celebrating <STRONG><U><FONT face="Arial Black">34 years</FONT></U></STRONG> in business in San Antonio</FONT></FONT></DIV></DIV></DIV><BR></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></FONT></DIV> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy><STRONG><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" face="Arial Black"></FONT></STRONG> </DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></FONT></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041182890284476529.post-22826925744799878522018-07-23T11:52:00.000-07:002018-07-23T11:53:38.341-07:00IT'S HOT!FABULOUS PROVENCE Rose/GWC FAVORITE WHITE BORDEAUX-Ch.Boisson and WHITE BURGUNDY-Matrot-to BEAT THE HEAT!<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinhjeYeDAEcZFXiaqeUyG-onrmAlaYEk_JotizYHTG-MYREEWZsja_I3bvY5PZZdYnQTK3HToj_aODllKMnUEGeFFHdcE1gTHP_PAzbeQ096sVx2Knltw5-KuusanNJUIwvniXyjbrvGqs/s1600/ROSE+AT+CHATEAU+RESSEL+PART+2+VIVE+LA+FRANCE-718460.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinhjeYeDAEcZFXiaqeUyG-onrmAlaYEk_JotizYHTG-MYREEWZsja_I3bvY5PZZdYnQTK3HToj_aODllKMnUEGeFFHdcE1gTHP_PAzbeQ096sVx2Knltw5-KuusanNJUIwvniXyjbrvGqs/s320/ROSE+AT+CHATEAU+RESSEL+PART+2+VIVE+LA+FRANCE-718460.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6581487710996654802" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVEIFTZQsd3XLMGO_tWkKtxeQUu7Id5fHHnAEgMj24A7BPoAuTZfOvJU0RkIPbqu5PBpk1HQchuGd8Un4qszRSVUJVBReUlyp6ghWtcPXrMOsdkIGFk1HHNS60EIR-LzASAuu0Tvb1IUwi/s1600/rose+at+CHATEAU+RESSEL-720848.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVEIFTZQsd3XLMGO_tWkKtxeQUu7Id5fHHnAEgMj24A7BPoAuTZfOvJU0RkIPbqu5PBpk1HQchuGd8Un4qszRSVUJVBReUlyp6ghWtcPXrMOsdkIGFk1HHNS60EIR-LzASAuu0Tvb1IUwi/s320/rose+at+CHATEAU+RESSEL-720848.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6581487717247311714" /></a></p><DIV style="WIDTH: 100%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 2px; PADDING-TOP: 2px; PADDING-LEFT: 7px; PADDING-RIGHT: 5px"> <DIV class=gmail_extra> <DIV class=gmail_quote> <BLOCKQUOTE class=gmail_quote style="PADDING-LEFT: 1ex; MARGIN: 0px 0px 0px 0.8ex; BORDER-LEFT: #ccc 1px solid"> <DIV style="PADDING-TOP: 15px; PADDING-LEFT: 10px; PADDING-RIGHT: 10px" dir=ltr name="Compose message area"> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>Perfect to beat the INSANE </FONT><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT size=4><FONT color=#ff0000><STRONG>HEAT <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00"><FONT size=5>106</FONT> </FONT>today!!! ONE <FONT color=#000000>FRENCH-<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #99ccff">PROVENCE</FONT> ROSE</FONT>, ONE <FONT color=#000000>FRENCH WHITE BORDEAUX</FONT>, ONE <FONT color=#000000>FRENCH WHITE BURGUNDY</FONT>, ALL THREE GORGEOUS, DRY, CRISP AND CLEAN TO BEAT THE <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00" size=6>HEAT, <FONT size=4>it's even TOO HOT for the snakes</FONT></FONT>!</STRONG><BR></FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=5 face="Arial Black"><STRONG><U>WINE#1)</U></STRONG></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4 face=Arial><STRONG>Enjoy Summer, <FONT face="Arial Black">JUST <U>RELEASED, their <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00">NEW and SPECTACULAR 2017 vintage</FONT></U></FONT>:</STRONG></FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 22pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'><U><STRONG><FONT size=5><EM>2017 FABRE DE PROVENCE-Rose</EM></FONT></STRONG></U><FONT face="Arial Black"><EM>, this IS the <U>BEST ROSE</U> under $15 that we have tasted in a <U>LONG TI</U>ME and the label/bottle is cool/unique too </EM><FONT size=3>we <U><FONT color=#808000>ALWAYS</FONT></U> keep <FONT color=#ff0000><U>not just ONE-but </U><FONT size=5>TWO bottles</FONT></FONT> in the fridge by the pool on Sundays...<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #00ccff" size=6><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #00ffff">SEE PICS BY OUR POOL</FONT>, WE DO PRACTICE WHAT WE "PREACH" at Chateau RESSEL</FONT>---so dry, crisp, clean and SUPER refreshing, yum!</FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; MARGIN: 0px" name="divtagdefaultwrapper"> <DIV style="COLOR: rgb(40,40,40)"> <DIV dir=ltr> <P class=MsoNormal><I><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'></SPAN></I><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'></SPAN> </P> <P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'> </SPAN><I><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'>The Grape Wine Company Sale Price <FONT color=#ff0000 size=6 face="Arial Black"><STRONG>$14.95</STRONG></FONT></SPAN></I><I><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Garamond","serif"; BACKGROUND: #efe7e4; COLOR: black'></SPAN></I></P> <H1 style="BACKGROUND: #f3f3f4"><A title=http://www.enjoysmall.com/wines/Wine/côtes-de-provence-blend href="http://www.enjoysmall.com/wines/Wine/côtes-de-provence-blend"><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; TEXT-DECORATION: none; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman",serif; COLOR: #8a8c8f'></SPAN></A><SPAN>Fabre en Provence, Didier Mauduet, expert wine maker.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></H1> <TABLE class=MsoNormalTable style="WIDTH: 147pt" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=196 border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD style="WIDTH: 57.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; PADDING-TOP: 0in; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in" width=77> <P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 9.75pt" align=center><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman",serif; COLOR: #8a8c8f'></SPAN></B><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman",serif; COLOR: #8a8c8f'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P></TD> <TD style="WIDTH: 89.25pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; PADDING-TOP: 0in; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in" width=119> <P class=MsoNormal style="LINE-HEIGHT: 9.75pt"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman",serif; COLOR: #8a8c8f'></SPAN></B> </P></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; PADDING-TOP: 0in; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in"> <P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; 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FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman",serif; COLOR: #8a8c8f'>t.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; PADDING-TOP: 0in; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in"> <P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 9.75pt" align=center><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman",serif; COLOR: #8a8c8f'></SPAN></B><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman",serif; COLOR: #8a8c8f'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P></TD> <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; PADDING-TOP: 0in; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in"> <P class=MsoNormal style="LINE-HEIGHT: 9.75pt"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman",serif; COLOR: #8a8c8f'>Didier Mauduet.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; PADDING-TOP: 0in; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in"> <P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 9.75pt" align=center><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman",serif; COLOR: #8a8c8f'></SPAN></B><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman",serif; COLOR: #8a8c8f'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P></TD> <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; PADDING-TOP: 0in; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in"> <P class=MsoNormal style="LINE-HEIGHT: 9.75pt"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman",serif; COLOR: #8a8c8f'>No pesticides.<BR>No irrigation.<BR>Most parcels are hand-harvested.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; PADDING-TOP: 0in; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in"> <P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 9.75pt" align=center><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman",serif; COLOR: #8a8c8f'></SPAN></B><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman",serif; COLOR: #8a8c8f'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P></TD> <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; PADDING-TOP: 0in; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in"> <P class=MsoNormal style="LINE-HEIGHT: 9.75pt"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman",serif; COLOR: #8a8c8f'></SPAN></B> </P></TD></TR> <TR> <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; PADDING-TOP: 0in; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in"> <P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; LINE-HEIGHT: 9.75pt" align=center><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman",serif; COLOR: #8a8c8f'></SPAN></B><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman",serif; COLOR: #8a8c8f'></SPAN></B> </P></TD> <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; PADDING-TOP: 0in; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in"> <P class=MsoNormal style="LINE-HEIGHT: 9.75pt"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman",serif; COLOR: #8a8c8f'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B> </P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: #f3f3f4; LINE-HEIGHT: 9.75pt"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman",serif; COLOR: #8a8c8f'><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT size=4>Fabre en Provence was created in 1920 by Henri Fabre Sr. in the village of Besse sur Issole. At that time the company was already selling wine from Provence and the best of France, </FONT></FONT></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: #f3f3f4; LINE-HEIGHT: 9.75pt"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman",serif; COLOR: #8a8c8f'><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT size=4>hand selected from our ancestor. He quickly became the largest producer in the South of France. After the acquisition of Château de la Clapière in 1928 and Château de L'Aumérade in </FONT></FONT></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: #f3f3f4; LINE-HEIGHT: 9.75pt"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman",serif; COLOR: #8a8c8f'><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT size=4>1932, Henri Fabre Senior devoted himself exclusively to his wineries. <BR><BR>He was one of the first to own a bottling line and working for the recognition of Côtes de Provence. His son Louis Fabre joined him in the 50's and helped develop the business in </FONT></FONT></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: #f3f3f4; LINE-HEIGHT: 9.75pt"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman",serif; COLOR: #8a8c8f'><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT size=4>France and abroad. While Maison Fabre had been put on standby, Louis Fabre and Henri Fabre Junior decided to revive the company by modernizing the distribution channel, and </FONT></FONT></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="BACKGROUND: #f3f3f4; LINE-HEIGHT: 9.75pt"><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman",serif; COLOR: #8a8c8f'><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT size=4>focusing on providing service and quality to their customers.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal><o:p><FONT size=4 face="Arial Black"> </FONT></o:p></P> <TABLE style="BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=824 border=1> <TBODY> <TR style="HEIGHT: 57.85pt"> <TD style="BORDER-TOP: medium none; HEIGHT: 57.85pt; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; WIDTH: 494.45pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; PADDING-TOP: 0in; PADDING-LEFT: 5.4pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 5.4pt" vAlign=top width=824> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT><FONT face=Arial></FONT><FONT face=Arial></FONT> <TABLE style="BACKGROUND: white" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=744 border=0> <TBODY> <TR style="HEIGHT: 15pt"> <TD style="HEIGHT: 15pt; WIDTH: 446.25pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; PADDING-TOP: 0in; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in" vAlign=bottom width=744> <P class=MsoNormal><B><I><U><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Wine Maker Notes: </SPAN></U></I></B><B><I><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"></SPAN></I></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT color=#3366ff><FONT color=#3366ff size=3><B><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"; COLOR: #545454'> </SPAN></B></FONT><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"; COLOR: #545454'><FONT size=4><FONT color=#3366ff size=3>Pale pink. Aromas and flavors of pink grapefruit, redcurrant and white pepper show very good clarity</FONT> and</FONT></SPAN></FONT><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"; COLOR: #545454'><FONT size=3><FONT color=#3366ff> energy. Concentrated flavors of a Syrah, Cinsault and Grenache-<STRONG><FONT color=#000000>SAME GRAPES AS CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE-</FONT></STRONG>, with a nervy acid structure providing weight,shape and lift. Finishes taut and minerality, with an echo of red berries.</FONT><STRONG><U><FONT color=#ff0000> <FONT size=4 face="Arial Black">TRULY A RED WINE DRINKER'S ROSE</FONT>!</FONT></U></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><B><I><U><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><FONT size=3></FONT></SPAN></U></I></B> <FONT face=Arial>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"; COLOR: #545454'><U><FONT face="Arial Black"><STRONG> </STRONG><FONT color=#000000 size=5>WINE#2)</FONT></FONT></U></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"; COLOR: #545454'><FONT color=#000000 size=3></FONT></SPAN> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #00ffff" size=5>STAY COOL WITH DRY, CRISP AND CLEAN :<U><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #99ccff" color=#ffffff> <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff">16 </FONT></FONT></U></FONT><FONT color=#ffffff><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff"><FONT size=5><U>CHATEAU BOISSON</U></FONT><FONT size=5> WHITE </FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT color=#ffffff><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff"><FONT size=5><FONT color=#000000><U>2016 CHATEAU BOISSON WHITE BORDEAUX $</U><FONT color=#ff0000 size=6><EM>14.95</EM></FONT><U>/BTL.</U></FONT>!</FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></STRONG></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV></DIV></DIV><SPAN contentEditable=false><SPAN style="DISPLAY: block" layoutEmptyTextWellFont="Tahoma" xmlns:canvas="canvas-namespace-id"><SPAN style="OVERFLOW: visible; 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PADDING-RIGHT: 5px"> <DIV class=gmail_extra> <DIV class=gmail_quote> <BLOCKQUOTE class=gmail_quote style="PADDING-LEFT: 1ex; MARGIN: 0px 0px 0px 0.8ex; BORDER-LEFT: #ccc 1px solid"> <DIV style="PADDING-TOP: 15px; PADDING-LEFT: 10px; PADDING-RIGHT: 10px" dir=ltr name="Compose message area"> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; MARGIN: 0px" name="divtagdefaultwrapper"> <DIV style="COLOR: rgb(40,40,40)"> <DIV dir=ltr> <TABLE style="BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=824 border=1> <TBODY> <TR style="HEIGHT: 57.85pt"> <TD style="BORDER-TOP: medium none; HEIGHT: 57.85pt; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; WIDTH: 494.45pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; PADDING-TOP: 0in; PADDING-LEFT: 5.4pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 5.4pt" vAlign=top width=824> <TABLE style="BACKGROUND: white" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=744 border=0> <TBODY> <TR style="HEIGHT: 15pt"> <TD style="HEIGHT: 15pt; WIDTH: 446.25pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; PADDING-TOP: 0in; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in" vAlign=bottom width=744> <P class=MsoNormal><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT color=#ffffff><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff"><FONT size=5></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></STRONG> </P> <DIV><STRONG><FONT size=4>PERFECT FOR THOSE <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00" color=#ff0000 size=5>BURNING<FONT face="Arial Black"> 100+ DEGREE</FONT> DAYS</FONT> WITH NO END IN SIGHT!</FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV><BR></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><STRONG><U><FONT color=#ff0000 face="Arial Black">Classic</FONT> French white Bordeaux: CHATEAU BOISSON WHITE BORDEAUX 2016 $14.95</U></STRONG>, <STRONG><FONT color=#ff0000 face="Arial Black"><FONT color=#000000 face=Arial> Boisson <U>means <FONT face="Arial Black">drink</FONT></U> in French. Also proudly received a SILVER NEDAL at the LYON-FRANCE-international wine competition, a big deal since Lyon is the third largest city in France and many-MANY-European wineries compete there for a medal (which is on the label of CH. BOISSON).</FONT></FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Arial></FONT></STRONG> </DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Arial><FONT face=Calibri><U><FONT size=6><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; COLOR: black; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt"> 80%</SPAN></B></FONT></U></FONT><FONT face=Calibri><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; COLOR: black; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt"> Sauvignon Blanc 10% Semillon 10%Muscadelle</SPAN></B></FONT></DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; COLOR: red; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt"><FONT face=Calibri><STRONG>WOW -<FONT size=6> <FONT face="Arial Black"><EM>$14.95</EM></FONT>/BTL.!!!!<o:p></o:p></FONT></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p><FONT size=6 face=Calibri><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: black; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt"><FONT face=Calibri><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black">At Grape Wine Company we are always on the lookout for an <U>exceptional White Bordeaux and we have found another one yet </U><EM>again and again</EM><U> and it keeps getting sold out each time -IMMEDIATELY- as soon as it "lands" here, OFTEN we go for many months without having it in the warehouse</U>.</FONT></STRONG><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black"> </FONT></STRONG></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: black; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt"><FONT face=Calibri>From the southern region of Bordeaux where the clay-limestone soil is ideal to produce world renowned Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This is a well-rounded wine with delightful volume, richness and yet is still crisp and super clean.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>There are pleasant notes of white daisies on the nose with the presence of lime and grapefruit on the palate.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>There is a hint of smokiness on the finish due to the Semillon. It is a delightful classy drink for both light meals and <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00">casual</FONT> sipping..<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff00ff">perfect for parties too, WE ALWAYS KEEP <U><FONT face="Arial Black">TWO BOTTLES</FONT></U>, NOT JUST ONE, IN THE FRIDGE BY THE<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #00ffff"> POOL</FONT> , </FONT><U><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffcc00" size=6 face="Arial Black">FOR REAL, just like the Provence rose</FONT></U>!</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: black; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt"><FONT face=Calibri><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"></SPAN></FONT></SPAN> </P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: black; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt"><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT color=#0000ff>A <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffcc00">favorite at </FONT><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT size=5><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffcc00">Chateau Ressel</FONT><FONT size=4><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #339966"> </FONT>with <FONT color=#00ff00>cold refreshing ceviche or salade nicoise or shrimp cocktail!</FONT><FONT color=#ff0000> Basically a <U><FONT size=6>VERY DANGEROUS </FONT></U>wine!</FONT></FONT></FONT></B></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P></FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Arial></FONT></STRONG> </DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black">Sante!</FONT></STRONG></DIV></DIV> <DIV> </DIV></TD></TR> <TR style="HEIGHT: 15pt"> <TD style="HEIGHT: 15pt; WIDTH: 446.25pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; PADDING-TOP: 0in; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in" width=744> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=700 border=0> <TBODY> <TR style="HEIGHT: 11.25pt"> <TD style="HEIGHT: 11.25pt; WIDTH: 420pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; PADDING-TOP: 0in; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in" vAlign=top width=700> <P class=MsoNormal><B><I><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%"></SPAN></I></B> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"'></SPAN> </P></TD></TR> <TR style="HEIGHT: 11.25pt"> <TD style="HEIGHT: 11.25pt; WIDTH: 420pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; PADDING-TOP: 0in; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in" vAlign=top width=700></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR> <TR style="HEIGHT: 15pt"> <TD style="HEIGHT: 15pt; WIDTH: 446.25pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; PADDING-TOP: 0in; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in" width=744> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><STRONG><U><FONT size=5 face="Arial Black">WINE#3)</FONT></U></STRONG></DIV></TD></TR> <TR style="HEIGHT: 15pt"> <TD style="HEIGHT: 15pt; WIDTH: 446.25pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; PADDING-TOP: 0in; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in" vAlign=bottom width=744> <P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial></FONT><FONT size=5></FONT> </P></TD></TR> <TR style="HEIGHT: 15pt"> <TD style="HEIGHT: 15pt; WIDTH: 446.25pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; PADDING-TOP: 0in; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in" vAlign=top width=744> <P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"; COLOR: #333333'></SPAN> </P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"></SPAN> </P> <DIV><FONT lang=0 style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color=#000080 size=4 face="Arial Black" BACK="#ffffff" PTSIZE="14" FAMILY="SANSSERIF"><B><U>One </U><EM>MORE </EM><U> French temptation , THIS IS</U> THE NEWLY RELEASED 2016 (<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00">Excellent vintage BUT tiny crop</FONT>) <U>:</U></B></FONT></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><U><FONT color=#000080 size=4 face="Arial Black"></FONT></U></STRONG> </DIV> <DIV><FONT lang=0 style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color=#000000 size=4 face="Arial Black" BACK="#ffffff" PTSIZE="14" FAMILY="SANSSERIF"><B><U>The "FRENCH CONNECTION" :</U> A chance to experience a<U> </U>high end white Burgundy <U><EM>without </EM></U>spending A LOT OF $:</B></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=arial,helvetica><FONT lang=0 style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color=#000000 size=4 face=Arial BACK="#ffffff" PTSIZE="14" FAMILY="SANSSERIF"><B><U><EM></EM></U></B></FONT></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=arial,helvetica><FONT lang=0 style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color=#000000 size=3 face="Book Antiqua" BACK="#ffffff" PTSIZE="12" FAMILY="SERIF"> <DIV><STRONG><FONT size=4 face="Arial Black"></FONT></STRONG></DIV><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><FONT size=4>A CLASSIC FRENCH WHITE BURGUNDY from the big YET refined CLASSIC 2016 vintage, and it sure <FONT color=#ff0000 face="Arial Black">IS <EM><FONT size=5>PLENTY HOT</FONT></EM> in San Antonio for CHILLED WHITES, 106 degrees today!</FONT> :</FONT></STRONG></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><U><FONT size=5 face="Arial Black"></FONT></U></STRONG></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><FONT size=4><U><FONT size=5 face="Arial Black">2016 MATROT BOURGOGNE BLANC</FONT> </U></FONT><FONT size=5><FONT color=#ff0000 size=6 face="Arial Black"><EM>$23.95</EM></FONT><U>/BTL.</U> </FONT></STRONG></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><FONT size=5></FONT></STRONG></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><FONT size=4 face="Bookman Old Style"><U>Another GORGEOUS high QUALITY white burgundy ( 100% chardonnay ) from the</U><FONT face="Arial Black"><U> <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ccffcc">very famous/reputable MATROT "house" in Meursault in the Cotes d' Or (=golden hills)...</FONT></U></FONT></FONT></STRONG></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><FONT size=4 face="Bookman Old Style"><FONT face="Arial Black"></FONT></FONT></STRONG></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><FONT size=4 face="Bookman Old Style"><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT size=5>Basically <FONT size=6>VIZUALIZE a <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #00ffff">"DECLASSIFIED MEURSAULT"</FONT></FONT> from the MATROT FAMILY, THE CHAMPIONS OF MEURSAULT!!!</FONT></FONT></FONT></STRONG></FONT></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><U></U></STRONG><FONT size=4 face="Arial Black"></FONT> <FONT color=#0000ff size=4 face="Arial Black"><EM><U>A true RED WINE DRINKER'S WHITE WINE!!!</U></EM></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#ff0000 face="Arial Black">MATROT:"LA NOBLESSE DU TERROIR"</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#ff0000 face="Arial Black"></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4 face="Bookman Old Style">" ...deliciously rich, fresh, lemony, floral, elegant fruit, crisp, fine and lovely white..."</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4 face="Bookman Old Style"></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4 face="Bookman Old Style">Expect a beautiful complex aromatic nose of almond and hazelnuts with a touch of honeysuckle. Medium to full-bodied with satiny texture, this wine is rich, packed with spiced pears and tangy minerals. Its long, supple finish displays additional layers of sweet ripe apples, butter and a hint of oak. Drink 2018-2028</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4 face="Bookman Old Style"></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT size=4 face="Arial Black"><FONT size=5><U><FONT color=#ff0000>10 cases left</FONT></U> </FONT>at<FONT size=5> $23.95/btl</FONT>...AMAZING PRICE FOR THIS GREAT WHITE, CLASSY BOTTLE AND LABEL TOO.</FONT></STRONG><FONT size=4 face="Arial Black"></DIV> <DIV> <H2 class=pipSecContent_headline>Winemaker Notes</H2> <DIV class="pipWineNotes_copy viewMoreModule js-expanded" itemprop="description"> <DIV class=viewMoreModule_text>A refined, fruity yet dry, crisp round wine that can be enjoyed as an aperitif or as an accompaniment to charcuterie, chicken and grilled fish. Delicious with creamy cheeses <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00"><U>A great wine to enjoy with friends</U>.</FONT></DIV></DIV></FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV></FONT></FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <DIV><BR></DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#000000 face=Arial></FONT><FONT color=#000000 face=Arial></FONT><BR></DIV></DIV> <DIV> <DIV><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 28pt"> </SPAN></B></DIV> <DIV> <P class=MsoNormal> </P> <P class=MsoNormal> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFJ-QnlpSnc6E9Pokc7qhrbZagg-tN2YruypGU8M4J5ZTKl-0dW-9qReHE12r5QpFYguxX5LyG2Ryb4OzmjQoWbSEXPSO4WSb3ICunZHi3zTLEn2EpluMgRNYOxqSKCl90ITIvjyMVHLr2/s1600/image001-726853.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFJ-QnlpSnc6E9Pokc7qhrbZagg-tN2YruypGU8M4J5ZTKl-0dW-9qReHE12r5QpFYguxX5LyG2Ryb4OzmjQoWbSEXPSO4WSb3ICunZHi3zTLEn2EpluMgRNYOxqSKCl90ITIvjyMVHLr2/s320/image001-726853.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6581487743522985346" /></a><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">On sale for a special price </SPAN></B><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt; COLOR: #376092"><EM><FONT color=#ff0000 face="Arial Black">$23.95</FONT></EM> a bottle.</SPAN></B><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #376092"> </SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #376092"></SPAN></B> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #376092"></SPAN></B> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #376092"></SPAN></B> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #376092"></SPAN></B> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #376092"></SPAN></B> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #376092">------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #376092">--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #376092"></SPAN></B><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Please call us at <A title=tel:%28210%29%20828-2222 href="tel:%28210%29%20828-2222" target=_blank value="+12108282222">(210) 828-2222</A> or email us at <A title=mailto:gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com href="mailto:gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com">gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com</A> or <A title=mailto:Goliver@gwineco.com href="mailto:Goliver@gwineco.com" target=_blank>oliver@gwineco.com</A> or <A title=mailto:monica@gwineco.com href="mailto:monica@gwineco.com" target=_blank>monica@gwineco.com</A> to reserve a case of each three special French wine</SPAN></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"></SPAN></B> </P> <P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Sante!<BR clear=all><BR clear=all><BR clear=all></P></SPAN></B></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV><A></A></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV><BR><BR clear=all><BR></DIV></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041182890284476529.post-77377141621635727742018-06-25T10:48:00.000-07:002018-06-25T10:49:38.742-07:00BEST BUY for the ALL AMERICAN CAB, 92, 91and 90 points DRY CREEK CAB 2015, a lot of cab for the money<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGAZjcSyG1mdqOxwSp82LBg7vWIyImIbzwZ_vCAREsrDZ8DJ6vHJK_hNUyMSnkk0nRXAiEfe2FebDW-22jRXS2g6_q9RXAb4oPHeGCunkbInnWllEykz4ZReLjVmoe38f3UAWeqfP9yYz7/s1600/DRY+CREEK+POSTER-778747.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGAZjcSyG1mdqOxwSp82LBg7vWIyImIbzwZ_vCAREsrDZ8DJ6vHJK_hNUyMSnkk0nRXAiEfe2FebDW-22jRXS2g6_q9RXAb4oPHeGCunkbInnWllEykz4ZReLjVmoe38f3UAWeqfP9yYz7/s320/DRY+CREEK+POSTER-778747.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6571080834293416114" /></a></p><DIV><FONT face=Arial>Enjoy the week, stay <FONT color=#00ffff size=4 face="Arial Black"><STRONG>COOL</STRONG></FONT>!</FONT></DIV> <DIV style="WIDTH: 100%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 2px; PADDING-TOP: 2px; PADDING-LEFT: 7px; PADDING-RIGHT: 5px"> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>BEST BUY FOR <STRONG><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4 face="Arial Black">ALL AMERICAN CAB</FONT></STRONG>, JUST ON TIME FOR THE <FONT color=#0000ff face="Arial Black">ALL AMERICAN 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION</FONT> IN A FEW DAYS:</FONT></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black"></FONT></STRONG> </DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black">ALWAYS A GREAT BUY AND A GRAPE WINE COMPANY FAVORITE FOR OVER 30 YEARS! LOOK AT THE PIC OF THE BEAUTIFUL CLASSIC SHAMROCK SAILBOAT THEY GAVE US TO KEEP IN THE OFFICE</FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black"></FONT></STRONG> </DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black">DRY CREEK VINEYARD, ALL FAMILY-OWNED SINCE 1972</FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black"></FONT></STRONG> </DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black">GORGEOUS LABEL TOO-<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff99">see pdf</FONT><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff00ff" size=4><U>-PERFECT FOR PARTIES</U></FONT>!</FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=5><STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black"><U>2015 DRY CREEK VINEYARD CABERNET SAUVIGNON-DRY CREEK VALLEY-</U><FONT color=#00ccff>only </FONT><FONT size=6>$22.95/BTL</FONT></FONT></STRONG></FONT><FONT size=6>!</FONT></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>92 POINTS</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>91 POINTS</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>90 POINTS</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>EDITOR'S CHOICE WINE ENTHUSIAST</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>WINE SPECTATOR: "Dry Creek Vineyards, the smart way to buy high quality California wines"</FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><A title="http://www.drycreekvineyard.com/ CTRL + Click to follow link" href="http://www.drycreekvineyard.com/">www.drycreekvineyard.com</A></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial> <H2 class=pipSecContent_headline>Winemaker Notes</H2> <DIV class="pipWineNotes_copy viewMoreModule js-expanded" itemprop="description"> <DIV class=viewMoreModule_text><STRONG><U>This impeccable Cabernet Sauvignon</U></STRONG> displays lively aromatics of black cherry, black currant and plum. Additional airing reveals nuances of leather and toasted almonds. The palate is full-bodied and rich with elegant flavors of black raspberries and cocoa powder. The wine is fruit-forward and youthful, with moderate tannins and a finish of white pepper. <STRONG><U>This Cabernet is very characteristic of a Dry Creek Valley Bordeaux. It offers intensity and richness and reflects the terroir beautifully</U></STRONG>. <P>Blend: 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec</P></DIV> <DIV class=viewMoreModule_link> </DIV></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews> <H2 class=pipSecContent_headline>Critical Acclaim</H2> <DIV class="reviewsContainer viewMoreModule js-expanded"> <DIV class="viewMoreModule_text viewMoreModule-reviews"> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_list> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_rating><SPAN class=wineRatings_initials>WW</SPAN> <SPAN class=wineRatings_rating><STRONG>92</STRONG></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_authorName>Wilfred Wong of Wine.com</DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_review> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy><STRONG><U>A beautiful and elegant wine, the polished 2015 Dry Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon</U></STRONG> offers gorgeous aromas and flavors of bright red currants, attractive dried herbs, and a dusting of sweet, earthy notes. The wine's soft tannins pair it perfectly with lightly-spiced roast chicken. (Tasted: December 21, 2017, San Francisco, CA)</DIV></DIV></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_list> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_rating><SPAN class=wineRatings_initials></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_rating><SPAN class=wineRatings_initials>WE</SPAN> <STRONG><SPAN class=wineRatings_rating>90</SPAN> </STRONG></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_authorName>Wine Enthusiast</DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_review> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy>This wine is predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, blended with small amounts of Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec.<STRONG><U> Smoky, toasted oak underlies rounded layers of blueberry, black cherry and plum, leaving the palate rich and pleasing</U></STRONG>.<BR><B><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00">Editors' Choice</FONT></B></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>And<STRONG><FONT size=5 face="Arial Black"> <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff00ff">ALL THIS for UNDER $23</FONT></FONT></STRONG>? Buy a case to drink now and a second case for rainy days.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV></DIV><SPAN contentEditable=false><SPAN style="DISPLAY: block" layoutEmptyTextWellFont="Tahoma" xmlns:canvas="canvas-namespace-id"><SPAN style="OVERFLOW: visible; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 15px; HEIGHT: 18px; DISPLAY: block"></SPAN><SPAN style="OVERFLOW: visible; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 25px; HEIGHT: 241px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; DISPLAY: inline-block; MARGIN-RIGHT: 25px"> <TABLE style="HEIGHT: 241px"> <TBODY> <TR> <TD> <DIV style="OVERFLOW: hidden; HEIGHT: 215px; WIDTH: 215px"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgShzYvcij4ZSKZUQ_fjFKyD3LDG04TeYxSfAcrWSZzW_lNREKo6G7JrOYqaItSIQkfD0DvuLixQIDYHR6AOsyTWz1PMXiSK1wmnYjMPJCj8-6WpV2a5VGxpoKxNiu4nVwGD5GnWiP7Ghxh/s1600/DD3F-782050.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgShzYvcij4ZSKZUQ_fjFKyD3LDG04TeYxSfAcrWSZzW_lNREKo6G7JrOYqaItSIQkfD0DvuLixQIDYHR6AOsyTWz1PMXiSK1wmnYjMPJCj8-6WpV2a5VGxpoKxNiu4nVwGD5GnWiP7Ghxh/s320/DD3F-782050.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6571080844295441794" /></a></DIV></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: verdana; WIDTH: 215px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"></DIV></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> <DIV style="HEIGHT: 50px; WIDTH: 100%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 2px; PADDING-TOP: 2px; PADDING-LEFT: 7px; PADDING-RIGHT: 5px"> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>Cheers! <DIV> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><STRONG><U><FONT face="Arial Black">PS</FONT></U></STRONG>:14 CASES LEFT AT THAT GREAT PRICE! </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>OLIVER-PIERRE RESSEL<BR>MONICA RESSEL</FONT></FONT></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>GRAPE WINE CO, INC.<BR>210-828-2222<BR><A title=mailto:oliver@gwineco.com href="mailto:oliver@gwineco.com">oliver@gwineco.com</A><BR><A title=mailto:gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com href="mailto:gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com">gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com</A><BR>Celebrating <U><STRONG>34 years</STRONG></U> in business in San Antonio</FONT></DIV></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041182890284476529.post-20260071352795711532018-05-24T09:16:00.001-07:002018-05-24T09:16:37.809-07:00Beat the HEAT:gorgeous MATROT BOURGOGNE BLANC white burgundy "Baby Meursault"/12 CS avail/<DIV style="WIDTH: 100%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 2px; PADDING-TOP: 2px; PADDING-LEFT: 7px; PADDING-RIGHT: 5px"> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT lang=0 style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color=#000080 size=4 face="Arial Black" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" PTSIZE="14" BACK="#ffffff"><B><U>One </U><EM>MORE </EM><U> French temptation , THIS IS</U> THE NEWLY RELEASED 2016 (<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00">Excellent vintage BUT tiny crop</FONT>) <U>:</U></B></FONT></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><U><FONT color=#000080 size=4 face="Arial Black"></FONT></U></STRONG> </DIV> <DIV><FONT lang=0 style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color=#000000 size=4 face="Arial Black" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" PTSIZE="14" BACK="#ffffff"><B><U>The "FRENCH CONNECTION" :</U> A chance to experience a<U> </U>high end white Burgundy <U><EM>without </EM></U>spending A LOT OF $:</B></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=arial,helvetica><FONT lang=0 style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color=#000000 size=4 face=Arial FAMILY="SANSSERIF" PTSIZE="14" BACK="#ffffff"><B><U><EM></EM></U></B></FONT></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=arial,helvetica><FONT lang=0 style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color=#000000 size=3 face="Book Antiqua" FAMILY="SERIF" PTSIZE="12" BACK="#ffffff"> <DIV><STRONG><FONT size=4 face="Arial Black"></FONT></STRONG></DIV><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><FONT size=4>A CLASSIC FRENCH WHITE BURGUNDY from refined CLASSIC 2016 vintage, and it sure <FONT color=#ff0000 face="Arial Black">IS <EM><FONT size=5> PLENTY <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #33cccc">HOT</FONT></FONT></EM> in San Antonio for CHILLED WHITES, 98 degrees today, over 100 degrees everyday ALL NEXT WEEK!</FONT> :</FONT></STRONG></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><U><FONT size=5 face="Arial Black"></FONT></U></STRONG></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><FONT size=4><U><FONT size=5><EM>2016 MATROT BOURGOGNE BLANC</EM></FONT> </U></FONT><FONT size=5><U>$23.95/BTL.</U> </FONT></STRONG></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><FONT size=5></FONT></STRONG></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><FONT size=4 face="Bookman Old Style"><U>Another GORGEOUS high QUALITY white burgundy ( 100% chardonnay ) from the</U><FONT face="Arial Black"><U> <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ccffcc">very famous/reputable MATROT "house" in Meursault in the Cotes d' Or (=golden hills)...</FONT></U></FONT></FONT></STRONG></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><FONT size=4 face="Bookman Old Style"><FONT face="Arial Black"></FONT></FONT></STRONG></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><FONT size=4 face="Bookman Old Style"><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT size=5>Basically <FONT size=6>VIZUALIZE a <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #00ffff">"DECLASSIFIED MEURSAULT"</FONT></FONT> from the <U><FONT size=6>MATROT</FONT> FAMILY</U>, THE CHAMPIONS OF MEURSAULT!!!</FONT></FONT></FONT></STRONG></FONT></DIV> <DIV><STRONG></STRONG><FONT color=#000000 size=4 face="Arial Black">IT EVEN SAYS <U><STRONG><FONT size=6>MEURSAULT </FONT></STRONG></U>ON THE CASE</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV> <FONT color=#0000ff size=4 face="Arial Black"><EM><U>A true RED WINE DRINKER'S WHITE WINE!!!</U></EM></FONT></DIV></FONT></FONT></DIV><SPAN contentEditable=false><SPAN style="DISPLAY: block" layoutEmptyTextWellFont="Tahoma" xmlns:canvas="canvas-namespace-id"><SPAN style="OVERFLOW: visible; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 15px; HEIGHT: 18px; DISPLAY: block"></SPAN><SPAN style="OVERFLOW: visible; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 25px; HEIGHT: 261px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; DISPLAY: inline-block; MARGIN-RIGHT: 25px"> <TABLE style="HEIGHT: 261px"> <TBODY> <TR> <TD> <DIV style="OVERFLOW: hidden; HEIGHT: 215px; WIDTH: 215px"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjusKIwS3Hf3K4eH-PjX-PHKPiwo7ujSnVlHUrgFFEQ-4IRpR_oQVWtTv5ufSakrsO4KCIrD862t8_V4SaHn4GcTECzITtZaDNvzhojWiInz24vLz3X_3_ceTo5X1QMbPVhPqVVThSTL6Yh/s1600/A90F-797812.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjusKIwS3Hf3K4eH-PjX-PHKPiwo7ujSnVlHUrgFFEQ-4IRpR_oQVWtTv5ufSakrsO4KCIrD862t8_V4SaHn4GcTECzITtZaDNvzhojWiInz24vLz3X_3_ceTo5X1QMbPVhPqVVThSTL6Yh/s320/A90F-797812.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6559182140944438082" /></a></DIV></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: verdana; WIDTH: 215px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><FONT size=3 face=Arial>PERFECT WITH TROUT EN SAUCE MEUNIERE</FONT></DIV></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> <DIV style="HEIGHT: 50px; WIDTH: 100%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 2px; PADDING-TOP: 2px; PADDING-LEFT: 7px; PADDING-RIGHT: 5px"><FONT face=arial,helvetica><FONT lang=0 style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color=#000000 size=3 face="Book Antiqua" FAMILY="SERIF" PTSIZE="12" BACK="#ffffff"> <DIV><FONT color=#0000ff size=4 face="Arial Black"><EM><U></U></EM></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #00ff00" color=#ff0000 size=4 face="Arial Black">MATROT:"LA NOBLESSE DU TERROIR"</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#ff0000 face="Arial Black"></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4 face="Bookman Old Style">" ...deliciously rich, fresh, lemony, floral, elegant fruit, crisp, fine and lovely white..."</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4 face="Bookman Old Style"></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4 face="Bookman Old Style">Expect a beautiful complex aromatic nose of almond and hazelnuts with a touch of honeysuckle. Medium to full-bodied with satiny texture, this wine is rich, packed with spiced pears and tangy minerals. Its long, supple finish displays additional layers of sweet ripe apples, butter and a hint of oak. Drink 2017-2025</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4 face="Bookman Old Style"></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT size=4 face="Arial Black"><FONT size=5><U><FONT color=#ff0000>4 cases left</FONT></U> </FONT>at<FONT size=5> $23.95/btl</FONT>...AMAZING PRICE FOR THIS GREAT WHITE, CLASSY BOTTLE AND LABEL TOO.</FONT></STRONG><FONT size=4 face="Arial Black"></DIV> <DIV> <H2 class=pipSecContent_headline>Winemaker Notes</H2> <DIV class="pipWineNotes_copy viewMoreModule js-expanded" itemprop="description"> <DIV class=viewMoreModule_text>A refined, fruity yet dry, crisp round wine that can be enjoyed as an aperitif or as an accompaniment to charcuterie, chicken and grilled fish. Delicious with creamy cheeses <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00"><U>A great wine to enjoy with friends</U>.</FONT></DIV></DIV></FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=4 face="Arial Black"> <DIV id=thumb_img><STRONG></STRONG></FONT><STRONG><FONT size=4 face="Arial Black"></FONT></STRONG> </DIV></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT size=4 face="Arial Black"></FONT></STRONG> </DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT size=4 face="Arial Black">----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- </FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV><U><FONT size=4 face=Arial></FONT></U> </DIV></FONT><FONT lang=0 style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" color=#000000 size=2 face=Arial FAMILY="SANSSERIF" PTSIZE="10" BACK="#ffffff"> <DIV><BR><STRONG><FONT size=3>Oliver-Pierre Ressel</FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3>Monica Ressel</FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3>Grape Wine Co.<BR>210-828-2222 PH.<BR>210-828-2012 FAX<BR><A title=mailto:oliver@gwineco.com href="mailto:oliver@gwineco.com">oliver@gwineco.com</A><BR><A title=mailto:gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com href="mailto:gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com">gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com</A><BR></DIV></FONT></STRONG></FONT></FONT></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041182890284476529.post-35025733485219516262018-05-17T08:54:00.001-07:002018-05-17T08:54:25.571-07:00Get AHEAD of the CURVE, FABULOUS-still somewhat unknown SUPER CAB/2015 Teeter Totter Cabernet Sauvignon, double 93 points<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwJGS1gd32CIQUmfcuZ_hspEdhwcmWICdAOpeBru1lReqLs_ivFSaf97S3oSPvAUzM576JOuSndjqzUt4axBvax8YvZXEP99Xcr8IGg36RIn96DOGI1uBqqYJwulYniJ4JXfP3A5ZRjw64/s1600/logo_teeter-totter-765573.png"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwJGS1gd32CIQUmfcuZ_hspEdhwcmWICdAOpeBru1lReqLs_ivFSaf97S3oSPvAUzM576JOuSndjqzUt4axBvax8YvZXEP99Xcr8IGg36RIn96DOGI1uBqqYJwulYniJ4JXfP3A5ZRjw64/s320/logo_teeter-totter-765573.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6556578819486538674" /></a></p><DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><FONT size=4 face="Arial Black">4 CASES</FONT></STRONG> LEFT NOW....<STRONG><U><FONT face="Arial Black">ONLY $52.95/ BTL FOR A TOP NAPA CAB from a TOP SUPERSTAR WINEMAKER</FONT></U></STRONG>! </FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV><SPAN contentEditable=false><SPAN style="DISPLAY: block" layoutEmptyTextWellFont="Tahoma" xmlns:canvas="canvas-namespace-id"><FONT face=Arial></FONT><FONT face=Arial></FONT><FONT face=Arial></FONT><FONT face=Arial></FONT><SPAN style="OVERFLOW: visible; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 15px; HEIGHT: 18px; DISPLAY: block"></SPAN><SPAN style="OVERFLOW: visible; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 25px; HEIGHT: 241px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: top; DISPLAY: inline-block; MARGIN-RIGHT: 25px"> <TABLE style="HEIGHT: 241px"> <TBODY> <TR> <TD> <DIV style="OVERFLOW: hidden; HEIGHT: 215px; WIDTH: 215px"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJO32P1LnFw6gxNFrRtA2thjp-iWWYWzGe0yoAQYvQTO7UaRvwNPKDcDEmITRvgrM8lep_RgWXC_uwwoHhakUHzVqLd4_9th6mFEbtZWUW1VVDV5_11OJjQOjDvGz-oiN8hZR1aaBDWD8L/s1600/F150-767813.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJO32P1LnFw6gxNFrRtA2thjp-iWWYWzGe0yoAQYvQTO7UaRvwNPKDcDEmITRvgrM8lep_RgWXC_uwwoHhakUHzVqLd4_9th6mFEbtZWUW1VVDV5_11OJjQOjDvGz-oiN8hZR1aaBDWD8L/s320/F150-767813.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6556578828096070002" /></a></DIV></TD></TR> <TR> <TD> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: verdana; WIDTH: 215px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"></DIV></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> <DIV style="HEIGHT: 50px; WIDTH: 100%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 2px; PADDING-TOP: 2px; PADDING-LEFT: 7px; PADDING-RIGHT: 5px"> <DIV><FONT face=Arial> <P style="BOX-SIZING: border-box; WORD-WRAP: break-word; MARGIN: 0px 0px 28px"><SPAN>This IS <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff99" size=5><STRONG><U>ONE SUPERSTAR NAPA CAB made by a SUPERSTAR WINEMAKER you do NOT want to miss out on BEFORE IT GETS DISCOVERED and EXPENSIVE</U></STRONG></FONT>! We are<STRONG><FONT color=#0000ff face="Arial Black"> BEYOND</FONT></STRONG> impressed with this<FONT color=#0000ff face="Arial Black"> new SHINING STAR</FONT>...15 cases available in SA...</SPAN></P> <P style="BOX-SIZING: border-box; WORD-WRAP: break-word; MARGIN: 0px 0px 28px"><SPAN><STRONG><FONT size=6 face="Arial Black">Unquestionably a rising superstar in California</FONT></STRONG>,<STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black"> Frenchman <U><FONT color=#0000ff>Benoit Touquette</FONT></U></FONT></STRONG> makes a bevy of wines from throughout Napa Valley, all of which show <STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black"><U>impeccable winemaking and balanced</U><FONT color=#339966>-hence the funny label</FONT><U>-see PIC attached- layered profiles</U></FONT></STRONG>.</SPAN></P> <P style="BOX-SIZING: border-box; WORD-WRAP: break-word; MARGIN: 0px 0px 28px"><SPAN><STRONG><FONT color=#00ccff face="Arial Black"><U>HINT, HINT: IF YOU LIKE </U><FONT color=#000000 size=5>FAUST CAB and QUINTESSA CAB</FONT> <U>MERITAGE, you WILL </U><FONT color=#000000 size=4>LOVE TEETER-TOTTER CAB</FONT><U>!</U></FONT></STRONG></SPAN></P> <P style="BOX-SIZING: border-box; WORD-WRAP: break-word; MARGIN: 0px 0px 28px"><SPAN>Born in Lyon France and gaining his education from the<FONT face="Arial Black"> University of<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff99" color=#ff0000> Bordeaux</FONT></FONT>, Benoit worked at numerous French wineries before getting a job (with the help of his <FONT face="Arial Black">friend and mentor<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00"> Michel Rolland</FONT></FONT>) in Napa Valley with Andy Erickson. He consulted for the likes of <STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black"><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff99" size=5>Screaming Eagle</FONT><U>, Ovid and Arietta</U></FONT></STRONG>. Today, Benoit is the winemaker for Realm Cellars, Hartwell, and Kata, as well as numerous other labels, including his own project <STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black">Fait-Main (which translates to "hand-made").</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></P> <P style="BOX-SIZING: border-box; WORD-WRAP: break-word; MARGIN: 0px 0px 28px"><SPAN>This report looks at his latest releases from Fait-Main, Teeter-Totter, Familiar Air, Jack Quinn, Hartwell and Kata.</SPAN></P> <DIV><STRONG><U><FONT size=5 face="Arial Black">2015 TEETER-TOTTER NAPA CAB $52.95/BTL. </FONT></U></STRONG></DIV></FONT></DIV> <DIV dir=ltr> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV> <DIV class=gmail-pipWineNotes style="FONT-SIZE: 16px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: BentonSans,sans-serif; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; WHITE-SPACE: normal; WORD-SPACING: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; TEXT-TRANSFORM: none; FONT-WEIGHT: 400; COLOR: rgb(41,43,45); OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; FONT-STYLE: normal; PADDING-TOP: 30px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; LETTER-SPACING: normal; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; TEXT-INDENT: 0px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial"> <H2 class=gmail-pipSecContent_headline style="FONT-SIZE: 22px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: BentonSans,sans-serif; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; font-stretch: inherit">Winemaker Notes</H2> <DIV class="gmail-pipWineNotes_copy gmail-viewMoreModule gmail-js-expanded" style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: inherit; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; font-stretch: inherit"> <DIV class=gmail-viewMoreModule_text style="OVERFLOW: hidden; BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: inherit; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; MAX-HEIGHT: 2000px; font-stretch: inherit">The 2015 vintage is<STRONG> powerful and well-balanced</STRONG> boasting with fresh aromatics. Pops of blackberry, raspberry, and vanilla grab you first followed by subtler notes of thyme, violet and lavender. The smaller percentages of Bordeaux varietals create a juicy palate filled with <STRONG>impeccably</STRONG> balanced tannins. <FONT color=#ff0000>The well-structures fruit laden finish keep you coming back for more.</FONT> <P style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: inherit; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 20px 0px 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; font-stretch: inherit">Blend: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, %5 Syrah, 5% Zinfandel, 5% Petite Sirah, 2% Petit Verdot, 1% Malbec, 1% Cabernet Franc</P></DIV></DIV></DIV> <DIV class=gmail-pipProfessionalReviews style="FONT-SIZE: 16px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: BentonSans,sans-serif; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; WHITE-SPACE: normal; WORD-SPACING: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; TEXT-TRANSFORM: none; FONT-WEIGHT: 400; COLOR: rgb(41,43,45); OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; FONT-STYLE: normal; PADDING-TOP: 30px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; LETTER-SPACING: normal; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; TEXT-INDENT: 0px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial"> <H2 class=gmail-pipSecContent_headline style="FONT-SIZE: 22px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: BentonSans,sans-serif; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; font-stretch: inherit">Critical Acclaim</H2> <DIV class="gmail-reviewsContainer gmail-viewMoreModule gmail-js-expanded" style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: inherit; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; 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BORDER-TOP: rgb(206,206,213) 1px solid; FONT-FAMILY: BentonSansMed,sans-serif; BORDER-RIGHT: rgb(206,206,213) 1px solid; WIDTH: 30px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: rgb(206,206,213) 1px solid; FLOAT: left; COLOR: rgb(41,43,45); OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; TEXT-ALIGN: center; PADDING-TOP: 1px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: rgb(206,206,213) 1px solid; DISPLAY: inline-block; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(228,233,236); font-stretch: inherit; border-top-right-radius: 2px; border-bottom-right-radius: 2px">93</SPAN></DIV> <DIV class=gmail-pipProfessionalReviews_authorName style="FONT-SIZE: 16px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: BentonSansMed,sans-serif; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px 0px 0px 7px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline-block; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; font-stretch: inherit">Jeb Dunnuck</DIV> <DIV class=gmail-pipProfessionalReviews_review style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: inherit; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 3px 0px 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; font-stretch: inherit"> <DIV class=gmail-pipSecContent_copy style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: inherit; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; font-stretch: inherit">Made with the idea of an approachable, yet <STRONG><U><FONT color=#000000>high-quality Napa Cabernet</FONT></U></STRONG>, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon from winemaker<FONT face="Arial Black"> Benoit Touquette delivers the goods</FONT>. Possessing a big, sexy nose of ripe currants, cassis, scorched earth and licorice, it hits the palate with <STRONG><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #00ff00" size=4>full-bodied richness, impeccable balance, and a hedonistic, undeniably delicious style</FONT></STRONG>. It will keep for a decade</DIV></DIV></DIV> <DIV class=gmail-pipProfessionalReviews_list style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: inherit; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 20px 0px 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; font-stretch: inherit"> <DIV class=gmail-pipProfessionalReviews_rating style="OVERFLOW: hidden; BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: BentonSansREBold,sans-serif; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; FLOAT: left; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 3px 0px 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline-block; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; font-stretch: inherit"><SPAN class=gmail-wineRatings_initials style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; BORDER-TOP: rgb(206,206,213) 1px solid; FONT-FAMILY: BentonSansMed,sans-serif; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; WIDTH: 30px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: rgb(206,206,213) 1px solid; FLOAT: left; COLOR: rgb(183,31,57); OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; TEXT-ALIGN: center; PADDING-TOP: 1px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: rgb(206,206,213) 1px solid; DISPLAY: inline-block; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: white; font-stretch: inherit; border-top-left-radius: 2px; border-bottom-left-radius: 2px">RP</SPAN></DIV> <DIV class=gmail-pipProfessionalReviews_authorName style="FONT-SIZE: 16px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: BentonSansMed,sans-serif; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px 0px 0px 7px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline-block; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; font-stretch: inherit">93/100 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate</DIV> <DIV class=gmail-pipProfessionalReviews_review style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: inherit; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 3px 0px 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; font-stretch: inherit"> <DIV class=gmail-pipSecContent_copy style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: inherit; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; font-stretch: inherit">Something of a smorgasbord blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon with dollops of Merlot, Syrah, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon offers up loads of incense, spice box and dried flowers notions over a crème de cassis, cherry pie and fruitcake core. The medium to full-bodied palate is plush, rich and bursting with spicy black and red fruit flavors, going pleasantly savory on the finish.</DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV> <DIV> <H1>Benoit Touquette :</H1> <P>I grew up in Lyon thinking I would become a fighter pilot or an engineer. I never considered wine until I was in Bordeaux working mobile bottling lines to pay for graduate school. The infectious passion of the winemakers I met, showing up day after day with the same fire in their eyes, blew me away. I switched my focus to oenology and completed two degrees, then left France to intern with Andy Erickson and explore uncharted possibilities in Napa Valley. I worked hard, learned from everyone, and pushed myself to deliver the kind of winemaking I believe in. I've never missed a picking day, and I'll spend as much time as it takes to get the wines right. I started Fait-Main because I fell in love with a vineyard… and then another, and another. Shauna saves me from myself. </P></DIV> <DIV><BR></DIV><BR clear=all> <DIV><BR><FONT face=Arial>OLIVER-PIERRE RESSEL<BR>MONICA RESSEL</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>GRAPE WINE CO, INC.<BR>210-828-2222<BR><A title="mailto:oliver@gwineco.com CTRL + Click to follow link" href="mailto:oliver@gwineco.com">oliver@gwineco.com</A><BR><A title="mailto:gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com CTRL + Click to follow link" href="mailto:gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com">gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com</A><BR>Celebrating <STRONG><U>34 years</U></STRONG> in business in San Antonio</FONT></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV> <DIV id=DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> </DIV></DIV>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041182890284476529.post-81908599250991930832018-05-12T12:17:00.001-07:002018-05-12T12:17:55.377-07:00something different/St Cosme Saint Joseph Rhone 2015/2 Cases in Austin/24 Bottles AND WE GOT THEM BOTH! Triple 93 ratings<DIV> </DIV> <DIV style="WIDTH: 100%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 2px; PADDING-TOP: 2px; PADDING-LEFT: 7px; PADDING-RIGHT: 5px"> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT><FONT face=Arial></FONT><FONT face=Arial></FONT> <DIV style="WIDTH: 100%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 2px; PADDING-TOP: 2px; PADDING-LEFT: 7px; PADDING-RIGHT: 5px"> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>This is the first region in GAULLE=FRANCE where the<STRONG><U> Roman soldiers first brought and planted vines<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00"> OVER 2000</FONT> years ago</U></STRONG>, back then the Gauls (= French tribes, basically barbarians back then) only drank what was called then <STRONG><FONT face="Arial Black">cervoise</FONT></STRONG>=BEER! <STRONG><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff99cc" face="Arial Black">Cool/true historical trivia</FONT></STRONG>!</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT><FONT face=Arial></FONT><FONT face=Arial></FONT><BR></DIV> <H1 style='FONT-SIZE: 1.6em; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: rgb(83,16,16); PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0.25em 0px 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,254)'>2015 Chateau de Saint Cosme St. Joseph Rouge (Pre-Arrival) $59/BTL...<STRONG><U><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff0000" face="Arial Black">A MUST HAVE RARE BIRD</FONT></U></STRONG>! Only $59/btl. <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #99ccff" face="Arial Black"> 17 bottles available NOW and that WILL BE IT!, ie one case and FIVE LOOSE bottles left....</FONT></H1><SPAN class=H2ReviewNotes style='FONT-SIZE: 1.25em; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; COLOR: rgb(83,16,16); PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0.5em 0px 0.25em; DISPLAY: block; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,254)'>91-93 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate</SPAN> <P style="FONT-SIZE: 12px; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: rgb(43,33,23); MARGIN: 0.15em 0px 0.35em; LINE-HEIGHT: 15px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,254)"><IMG style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px" alt=" " src="http://www.klwines.com/images/OuterQuote.gif"> Another terrific Northern Rhône from Louis is the 2015 Saint Joseph, which comes all from granite terroirs and was aged in barrel. Plums, cassis, black raspberry and graphite characteristics emerge from this rich, full-bodied, impressively concentrated red that has present, yet sweet tannin. It will benefit from 2-3 years of cellaring and shine for a decade. <IMG style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px" alt=" " src="http://www.klwines.com/images/InnerQuote.gif"> (12/2016)</P><SPAN class=H2ReviewNotes style='FONT-SIZE: 1.25em; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; COLOR: rgb(83,16,16); PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0.5em 0px 0.25em; DISPLAY: block; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,254)'>91-93 points Vinous</SPAN> <P style="FONT-SIZE: 12px; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: rgb(43,33,23); MARGIN: 0.15em 0px 0.35em; LINE-HEIGHT: 15px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,254)"><IMG style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px" alt=" " src="http://www.klwines.com/images/OuterQuote.gif"> Inky ruby. Powerful aromas of blackberry, violet and woodsmoke, plus a hint of cola that emerges with aeration. Sweet, densely packed and full-bodied, offering ripe cassis, blackberry, violet pastille and licorice flavors given lift and spine by juicy acidity. Spreads out and becomes spicier on the impressively long finish, which features chewy tannins and a sexy floral nuance. (JR) <IMG style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px" alt=" " src="http://www.klwines.com/images/InnerQuote.gif"> (4/2017)</P><SPAN class=H2ReviewNotes style='FONT-SIZE: 1.25em; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; COLOR: rgb(83,16,16); PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0.5em 0px 0.25em; DISPLAY: block; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,254)'>93 points Wine & Spirits</SPAN> <P style="FONT-SIZE: 12px; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: rgb(43,33,23); MARGIN: 0.15em 0px 0.35em; LINE-HEIGHT: 15px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,254)"><IMG style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px" alt=" " src="http://www.klwines.com/images/OuterQuote.gif"> A dynamic St-Joseph from Louis Barruol, this wine is powered by the mouthwatering pucker of sour cherries and pomegranate and a deep growl of tannins. Light and dark, lush and strict, the components keep the wine in a constant, enticing state of tension, notes of underbrush, spice and herbs adding detail. Made from sérine, an old variant of syrah, with 30 percent whole clusters, this is a serious St-Joseph, to drink now or hold another decade. <IMG style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px" alt=" " src="http://www.klwines.com/images/InnerQuote.gif"> (2/2018)</P><SPAN class=H2ReviewNotes style='FONT-SIZE: 1.25em; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; COLOR: rgb(83,16,16); PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0.5em 0px 0.25em; DISPLAY: block; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,254)'>92 points James Suckling</SPAN> <P style="FONT-SIZE: 12px; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: rgb(43,33,23); MARGIN: 0.15em 0px 0.35em; LINE-HEIGHT: 15px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,254)"><IMG style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px" alt=" " src="http://www.klwines.com/images/OuterQuote.gif"> Impressive spicy red and black berry fruits, with smoky and gently meaty nuances, too.This has a fluid, smoothly rendered palate that is saturated in flavor. Drink now. <IMG style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px" alt=" " src="http://www.klwines.com/images/InnerQuote.gif"> (9/2017)</P><SPAN class=H2ReviewNotes style='FONT-SIZE: 1.25em; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; COLOR: rgb(83,16,16); PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0.5em 0px 0.25em; DISPLAY: block; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,254)'>92 points Wine Spectator</SPAN> <P style="FONT-SIZE: 12px; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: rgb(43,33,23); MARGIN: 0.15em 0px 0.35em; LINE-HEIGHT: 15px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,254)"><IMG style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px" alt=" " src="http://www.klwines.com/images/OuterQuote.gif"> Shows a bright savory note, along with pepper and green olive hints amid the core of gently steeped raspberry and boysenberry fruit flavors. Keeps an herbaceous edge through the finish, along with lightly chalky tannins. A touch old-school and built on acidity. Put this in the cellar. Best from 2019 through 2030.<IMG style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px" alt=" " src="http://www.klwines.com/images/InnerQuote.gif"> (11/2017)<BR></P> <P><FONT face=Arial></FONT><FONT face=Arial></FONT><FONT face=Arial></FONT><FONT face=Arial></FONT><FONT face=Arial></FONT><BR></P> <P><BR></P> <DIV id=Signature> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; MARGIN: 0px" name="divtagdefaultwrapper"> <P class=MsoNormal style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri,sans-serif; COLOR: rgb(40,40,40); MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> </P></DIV></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" dir=ltr> <DIV> <P style="FONT-FAMILY: minion-pro,serif; COLOR: rgb(101,106,112); MARGIN-LEFT: 0px; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.4; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,255); MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16px; FONT-FAMILY: minion-pro,serif; FONT-WEIGHT: 600; COLOR: rgb(101,106,112); BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,255)">Château de Saint Cosme - St. Joseph 2015 - Wine Spectator - 92</SPAN><BR style="FONT-SIZE: 16px; FONT-FAMILY: minion-pro,serif; COLOR: rgb(101,106,112); BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,255)"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16px; FONT-FAMILY: minion-pro,serif; COLOR: rgb(101,106,112); BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,255)">"Shows a bright savory note, along with pepper and green olive hints amid the core of gently steeped raspberry and boysenberry fruit flavors. Keeps an herbaceous edge through the finish, along with lightly chalky tannins. A touch oldschool and built on acidity. Put this in the cellar. Best from 2019 through 2030." -- 11/15/2017</SPAN></P> <P style="FONT-FAMILY: minion-pro,serif; COLOR: rgb(101,106,112); MARGIN-LEFT: 0px; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.4; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,255); MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px"><FONT color=#000000 face=Arial></FONT><BR></P> <P style="FONT-FAMILY: minion-pro,serif; COLOR: rgb(101,106,112); MARGIN-LEFT: 0px; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.4; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,255); MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px"><BR></P> <P style="FONT-FAMILY: minion-pro,serif; COLOR: rgb(101,106,112); MARGIN-LEFT: 0px; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.4; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,255); MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px"><FONT color=#0000ff size=4 face="Arial Black"><STRONG>Château de Saint Cosme is a leading estate of the Rhone and produces the benchmark wines of several appellations. The property has been in the hands of the <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00" color=#ff0000>Barruol family since 1570</FONT></STRONG></FONT><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00" color=#ff0000>.</FONT> Louis Barruol took over from his father in 1992 making a dramatic shift to quality and converting to biodynamics in 2010.</P> <P style="FONT-FAMILY: minion-pro,serif; COLOR: rgb(50,57,61); MARGIN-LEFT: 0px; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.4; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,255); MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px">The estate lies in the heart of Gigondas where 15 hectares of vineyard grow in the shade of the Dentelles de Montmirail mountain. In addition to the estate-grown wines labeled "Château de Saint Cosme," Louis Barruol buys grapes from contracted growers, labeling these "négociant" wines simply as "Saint Cosme."</P> <P style="FONT-FAMILY: minion-pro,serif; COLOR: rgb(50,57,61); MARGIN-LEFT: 0px; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.4; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,255); MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px">Saint Cosme Saint-Joseph is produced from 100% Sérine, an ancient and local variety of Syrah that is markedly different from modern selections. It is more oval, with lots of space in the bunch, resulting in a very aromatic wine. It is sourced from the climat Malleval in the northern part of the appellation near Condrieu. The wine is made from 70% destemmed with 30% whole clusters, fermented with indigenous yeasts, and aged in 20% new 228-liter barrels.</P> <H3 style="FONT-FAMILY: minion-pro,serif; COLOR: rgb(50,57,61); LINE-HEIGHT: 1.1; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,255)">Tasting Notes</H3> <P style="FONT-FAMILY: minion-pro,serif; COLOR: rgb(50,57,61); MARGIN-LEFT: 0px; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.4; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,255); MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px">Louis Barruol describes the microclimate of the vineyard Malleval as "very cold" which allows the grapes to retain acidity and showcase the floral aromas of the local Sérine variety. Aromas and flavors of blackberries and wild strawberries are accented by notes of peppercorns, tobacco, peonies, and violets.</P> <H3 style="FONT-FAMILY: minion-pro,serif; COLOR: rgb(50,57,61); LINE-HEIGHT: 1.1; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,255)">Food Pairing<FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ff0000" color=#ff0000><FONT color=#000000>---------------MEAT, MEAT and...MEAT, <FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #00ffff" size=6>see pics below</FONT></FONT>...</FONT></H3> <P style="FONT-FAMILY: minion-pro,serif; COLOR: rgb(50,57,61); MARGIN-LEFT: 0px; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.4; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,255); MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px">Syrah, with its very deep flavors and firm yet smooth tannins, is a natural match for grilled or smoked<FONT color=#ff0000 size=4 face="Arial Black"><U> meat</U></FONT> and dishes featuring herbs, roasted mushrooms, and onions. <STRONG><FONT color=#008080 face="Arial Black">Seared<U> <FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>venison</FONT></U> or<FONT size=4> </FONT><FONT color=#ff0000><U><FONT size=4>beef</FONT></U> with black pepper and thyme</FONT> or a Moroccan <FONT color=#ff0000><U>tagine of pigeon or chicken</U></FONT> are complimented by the<FONT color=#ff0000><U> spicy</U></FONT> characteristic of Syrah. But...in South Texas, <FONT color=#ff0000><U>a good ol' <FONT size=4>brisket</FONT></U></FONT> will do the trick with this FABULOUS RHONE RED!<BR></FONT></STRONG></P> <P><FONT face=Arial></FONT><BR></P> <P><FONT face=Arial></FONT><BR></P> <P><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKVDmajMIein4UaCGG1LjmHk6m5NUUwhf50jDZICBgSKsx07JQqPwO5oX7M4uSb7DvL0cR2KqTTYhrIWROfDuUGr5zizdGjJ6bXqOVEF2nlAZ8XKZ3Md5vT2bexovimGe2PWdLhDU5fTpC/s1600/pastedImage-775379.png"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKVDmajMIein4UaCGG1LjmHk6m5NUUwhf50jDZICBgSKsx07JQqPwO5oX7M4uSb7DvL0cR2KqTTYhrIWROfDuUGr5zizdGjJ6bXqOVEF2nlAZ8XKZ3Md5vT2bexovimGe2PWdLhDU5fTpC/s320/pastedImage-775379.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6554775835958578018" /></a></P> <P><FONT face=Arial>OLIVER-PIERRE RESSEL<BR></FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Arial>MONICA RESSEL</FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Arial>GRAPE WINE CO, INC.<BR>210-828-2222<BR><A title=mailto:oliver@gwineco.com href="mailto:oliver@gwineco.com">oliver@gwineco.com</A><BR><A title=mailto:gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com href="mailto:gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com">gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com</A><BR>Celebrating <STRONG><U><FONT face="Arial Black">34 years</FONT></U></STRONG> in business in San Antonio</FONT><BR></P> <P><BR></P> <P><BR></P><FONT face=Arial></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV><SPAN contentEditable=false><SPAN style="DISPLAY: block" layoutEmptyTextWellFont="Tahoma" xmlns:canvas="canvas-namespace-id"><FONT face=Arial></FONT><FONT face=Arial></FONT><SPAN style="OVERFLOW: visible; 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FONT-FAMILY: verdana; WIDTH: 215px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><FONT size=3 face=Arial>ST COSME ST JOSEPH -RHONE-WITH <FONT color=#ff0000 face="Arial Black">MEAT...MEAT...and MEAT</FONT>!</FONT></DIV></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> <DIV style="HEIGHT: 50px; WIDTH: 100%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 2px; PADDING-TOP: 2px; PADDING-LEFT: 7px; PADDING-RIGHT: 5px"> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" dir=ltr> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV> <P><BR></P> <P><BR></P> <P> <P></P>Saint Cosme Saint-Joseph 2015 <P></P> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" dir=ltr> <DIV> <DIV class=pipOrigin style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: BentonSans,sans-serif; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; COLOR: rgb(150,151,154); OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; 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PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; MAX-HEIGHT: 2000px">The 2015 offers something well above the norm – extraordinary density, mellowness, substantial length and a kind of reticence that bodes extremely well for future aromatics. Laden with fruit, youthfulness and organic components, it makes you wonder what the future holds. Peony, wild blueberry, liquorice and tobacco. <P style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: inherit; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN-TOP: 20px; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px">Blend: 100% Serine (an ancient form of Syrah).</P></DIV></DIV></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: inherit; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 30px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px"> <H2 class=pipSecContent_headline style="FONT-SIZE: 22px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px">Critical Acclaim</H2> <DIV class="reviewsContainer viewMoreModule" style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: inherit; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px"> <DIV class="viewMoreModule_text viewMoreModule-reviews" style="OVERFLOW: hidden; BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: inherit; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; MAX-HEIGHT: none"> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_list style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: inherit; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 4px 0px 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px"> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_rating style="OVERFLOW: hidden; BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: BentonSansREBold,sans-serif; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; FLOAT: left; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 3px 0px 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline-block; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px"><SPAN class=wineRatings_initials style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; BORDER-TOP: rgb(206,206,213) 1px solid; FONT-FAMILY: BentonSansMed,sans-serif; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; WIDTH: 30px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: rgb(206,206,213) 1px solid; FLOAT: left; COLOR: rgb(183,31,57); OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; TEXT-ALIGN: center; PADDING-TOP: 1px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: rgb(206,206,213) 1px solid; DISPLAY: inline-block; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: white">RP</SPAN><SPAN class=wineRatings_rating style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; BORDER-TOP: rgb(206,206,213) 1px solid; FONT-FAMILY: BentonSansMed,sans-serif; BORDER-RIGHT: rgb(206,206,213) 1px solid; WIDTH: 30px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: rgb(206,206,213) 1px solid; FLOAT: left; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; TEXT-ALIGN: center; PADDING-TOP: 1px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: rgb(206,206,213) 1px solid; DISPLAY: inline-block; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(228,233,236)">93</SPAN></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_authorName style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: BentonSansMed,sans-serif; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px 0px 0px 7px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline-block; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px">Robert Parker's Wine Advocate</DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_review style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: inherit; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 3px 0px 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px"> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: inherit; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px">Another terrific Northern Rhone from Louis is the 2015 Saint Joseph, which comes all from granite terroirs and was aged in barrel. Plums, cassis, black raspberry and graphite characteristics emerge from this rich, full-bodied, impressively concentrated red that has present, yet sweet tannin. It will benefit from 2-3 years of cellaring and shine for a decade.<BR><SPAN style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: BentonSansMed,sans-serif; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px">Range:</SPAN> (91-93)</DIV></DIV></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_list style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: inherit; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 20px 0px 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px"> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_rating style="OVERFLOW: hidden; BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: BentonSansREBold,sans-serif; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; FLOAT: left; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 3px 0px 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline-block; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px"><SPAN class=wineRatings_initials style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; BORDER-TOP: rgb(206,206,213) 1px solid; FONT-FAMILY: BentonSansMed,sans-serif; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; WIDTH: 30px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: rgb(206,206,213) 1px solid; FLOAT: left; COLOR: rgb(183,31,57); OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; TEXT-ALIGN: center; PADDING-TOP: 1px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: rgb(206,206,213) 1px solid; DISPLAY: inline-block; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: white">W<SPAN class=wineRatings_initialsAmpersand style="FONT-SIZE: 7px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: inherit; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; LINE-HEIGHT: 7px; TOP: -2px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px">&</SPAN>S</SPAN><SPAN class=wineRatings_rating style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; BORDER-TOP: rgb(206,206,213) 1px solid; FONT-FAMILY: BentonSansMed,sans-serif; BORDER-RIGHT: rgb(206,206,213) 1px solid; WIDTH: 30px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: rgb(206,206,213) 1px solid; FLOAT: left; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; TEXT-ALIGN: center; PADDING-TOP: 1px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: rgb(206,206,213) 1px solid; DISPLAY: inline-block; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(228,233,236)">93</SPAN></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_authorName style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: BentonSansMed,sans-serif; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px 0px 0px 7px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline-block; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px">Wine & Spirits</DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_review style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: inherit; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 3px 0px 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px"> <DIV class=pipSecContent_copy style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: inherit; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px">A dynamic St-Joseph from Louis Barruol, this wine is powered by the mouthwatering pucker of sour cherries and pomegranate and a deep growl of tannins. Light and dark, lush and strict, the components keep the wine in a constant, enticing state of tension, notes of underbrush, spice and herbs adding detail. Made from Sérine, an old variant of Syrah, with 30 percent whole clusters, this is a serious St-Joseph.</DIV></DIV></DIV> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_list style="BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: inherit; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 20px 0px 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px"> <DIV class=pipProfessionalReviews_rating style="OVERFLOW: hidden; BORDER-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: BentonSansREBold,sans-serif; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; FLOAT: left; OUTLINE-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; OUTLINE-STYLE: none; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN: 3px 0px 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline-block; OUTLINE-COLOR: invert; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px"><SPAN class=wineRatings_initials style="FONT-SIZE: 11px; BORDER-TOP: rgb(206,206,213) 1px solid; FONT-FAMILY: BentonSansMed,sans-serif; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; 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