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Product |
Description |
Price |
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Lurton
Pinot Gris
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Rich’s Pick
750ml |
$9.99 |
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La Vielle Ferme
White
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Rich’s Pick
This is a great value wine. Consistently picked as a best buy every vintage by the top wine magazines, it’s not hard to see why. Floral notes, nice minerality, and bright fruit lead to a refreshing finish making for a wine that is very drinkable. Perfect as a sipper, it would also go well with shell fish and cream based dishes
750ml |
$9.99 |
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LaVielle Ferme
Red
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Rich’s Pick
A long time favorite here at Austin Liquors for its outstanding quality and value. The juicy currant and black cherry flavors of this medium bodied wine make it a perfect match for holiday dining. It’s not hard to see why this wine is picked as a Best Buy vintage after vintage.
750ml |
$9.99 |
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Perrin Reserve
Cotes Du Rhone White
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Rich’s Pick
From mostly the cool climate areas around Cairranne and Jonquieres comes this blend of Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussane. This wine has intense and fresh flavors of melon, honeysuckle, and citrus and finishes with refreshing acidity. A perfect compliment for light salads and shellfish dishes.
750ml |
$11.99 |
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Perrin Reserve
Cotes Du Rhone red
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Rich’s Pick
A great representation of the Cotes Du Rhone style. A blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mouvedre, and Cinsault, it has black cherry, cassis, and a touch of peppery spice flavors that linger on the finish. This is a wine that will pair well with Mediterranean dishes.
750ml |
$11.99 |
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Farnese
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
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Eddie's Pick
I have been choosing my wine with an eye towards drinkability and affordability. How about a gorgeously smooth Italian red for under $10. The Farnese Montepulciano d’Abruzzo pleases both the palate and the purse strings. Opulently presented, it’s dark ruby color and pleasing cherry nose transmit to a round fruity quaff that lingers long-more like a $40-$50 Brunello. Soundly structured with good fruit through the palate and well balanced, it has a medium body with a soft texture that will pair well with pasta Bolognese.
750ml |
$9.99 |
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Perrin
Vacqueyras
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Rich’s Pick
From a 20 acre parcel of land managed by the Beaucastel team, the average age of the vines for this wine are over 50 years old. With vines that old and a warm climate you cant help but get a big concentrated wine. Half aged in oak and half aged in tank, the fruit comes through and there is enough oak to give it a lasting structure. Look for floral flavors with hints of cherry and licorice with a bright mouthwatering acidity on the finish. With 92 points from Wine & Spirits and 91 points from Wine Spectator, this is a must try wine.
750ml |
$31.99 |
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Perrin
Visobres
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Rich’s Pick
The Vinsobres vineyard is a fairly new appellation, having gained status in 2005, that only produces red wines. The Perrin focus on small appellation character shines through on this wine. A blend of 50% Grenache and 50% Syrah that is mostly aged in stainless steel to retain more fruit, this wine shows the elegance of the cooler parts of the Rhone Valley. Ripe and rich black currant and red cherry flavors, with hints of pencil lead, spice and even a touch of coffee combine seamlessly on a velvety textured palate. With 91 points from Wine Spectator you start to see a pattern of quality with these Perrin wines.
750ml |
$20.99 |
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Tres Picos
Garnacha
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Rich’s Pick
Tres Picos Garnacha has reached a sort of cult -wine status. Once you have had it once, you start to anticipate it's arrival each year. This wine consistenlty scores at least 90 points each year in Wine Spectator, and has been known to make it's top 100 wines of the year list. Even better this year is the fact that when the price of wines seem to be going up, this gem has stayed the same price, making it one of the best values in the store right now. It is very limited (I only got in 60 bottles for the year), so come get it while it lasts. It is perfect for the holidays, either to drink, or as a gift to a serious wine drinker(it will age well over the next couple of years).
750ml |
$17.99 |
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Seghesio
Sonoma Zinfandel
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Rich’s Pick
Year after year Seghesio produces outstanding Zinfandels and with this vintage they have outdone themselves. Wine Spectator just awarded this vintage 93 points, and here's what they had to say about it-"A seductive and vigorous Zinfandel, with smoky black cherry and blueberry aromas and youthful wild berry and cracked pepper flavors that have a lingering finish and zesty tannins. drink now through 2012."
750ml |
$24.49 |
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Bodegas Caro
Amancaya
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Rich’s Pick
This is the marriage of two of wines most important families, the Catena's of Argentina and the Rothschild's. The Rothschid's knowledge of Cabernet and the Catena's knowledge of the Malbec grape come together to bring us a very special bottle of wine. The name Amancaya comes from the name of a flower found in the Andes Mountains. Both sides of this partnership shine as the fruit driven Malbec side is balanced with elegance of the Cabernet. It's flavors of red and black fruit, with hints of mint and cedar, are full bodied and have a nice round mouthfeel. 11 months in oak also add a touch of vanilla and tobacco to the finish. With not alot of this spectactular wine made, grab a bottle while you can, before it's all gone.
750 ml |
$21.99 |
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Lafite-Rothschild
Special Reserve Pauilliac
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Rich’s Pick
Elegance. That was the first word that came to my mind when I tasted this wine. From the esteemed Paulliac region of Bordeaux, a perfectly balanced wine. Black fruit flavors, pencil lead, and black licorice, harmoniously balnce with perfect tannins and the right amount of acidity. This wine is the perfect compliment to any beef dish. This is the way wine was meant to taste
750ml |
$46.99 |
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G&M Machmer
Gewurztraminer Spatlese
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Eddie's Pick
Don’t let the lengthy German label put you off, this wine should not be missed. Gewurz translates to spiced and spatlese literally means late harvest. Combining the two translates to a wine of great intensity, a touch of sweetness, spice, and gobs of fruit, with a touch of nuttiness. Floral, orange, apricot, and honeysuckle aromas leap from the glass. It is a white wine with great balance with its fruitiness offset spectactularly by a high level of refreshing acidity and a touch of sweetness. This wine will pair well with spicy Asian cuisine, or just enjoy it on its own as an aperitif.
750ml |
$15.99 |
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Perrin
Gigondas
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Rich’s Pick
A Grenache dominated blend from the Gigondas appellation in the Rhone Valley, This wine shows the true dedication the Perrin family has to bringing out the best that a region has to offer. Jammy red fruits on the nose follow through on the palate with added mineral and earthy tones. This is a robust wine that has well intergrated tannins. It’s not hard to see how it got 91 points from Wine & Spirits and 93 points Wine Spectator
750ml |
$31.99 |
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Razors Edge
Shiraz/Grenache
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Rich’s Pick
"Polished, round and expressive. A gorgeous mouthful of ripe blackberry, plum, cherry and exotic spices, with hints of leather and brown sugar nibbling at the edge. The finish rolls on and on against superfine tannins. Drink now through 2016."-Wine Spectator 6/30 5,000 cases imported
91 points Wine Spectator
750ml |
$14.49 |
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Cayalla
2004 RTW
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Rich’s Pick
In my continuing quest to find great value wines for my customers, I came across this gem blended with fruit from Oregon and Washinton state. Cayalla RTW (Red Table Wine) is a full bodied blend of cooler climate Merlot, Cabernet, and Syrah, making it more of a finesse wine and less of a big fruit bomb. Boldness from the Cab combine perfectly with the fruit of the Merlot and spice of the Syrah to deliver an elegantly structured wine. Flavors of black fruit, chocolate, and cedar box combine with just enough tannin and acidity make this the perfect wine for any steak dinner. This wine definitely over delivers in quality for the price.
750ml |
$11.99 |
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Parker Station
Syrah
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Rich’s Pick
This is the baby version of the Fess Parker Syrah, one of my favorites. This wine has very luscious and juicy berry flavors that are balanced nicely with some toasty oak, and finishes with very soft tannins. The sweet fruit of this wine make it the perfect compliment to spicy meat dishes like steak au poirve.
750ml |
$13.49 |
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Dom Martihno
Alentejo
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Rich’s Pick
From the Alentejo region of Portugal and the prestigious parcel of land known as Dom Martihno comes another example of the Rothschild global standard of wine excellence. This wine is fresh and fruity. Full bodied and rich on the palate with flavors of black fruit and the spices of the garrigue. This wine wine make you start to look foward to future efforts from this property.
750ml |
$14.99 |
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Villa Wolf
Pinot Noir
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Rich’s Pick
You really don't find much Pinot from Germany, especially this kind of quality for this kind of price. From the warm and sunny region of Pfalz, this Pinot offers plenty of ripe fruit and soft tannins, making it an appealing wine to drink on its own and perfect for the dinner table. This wine is produced by Ernest Loosen, one of germany's most acclaimed winemakers and the producer of Dr L Riesling, a longtime favorite here at Austin Liquors.
750ml |
$17.99 |
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Marolo
Grappa Camomile
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Rich’s Pick
This is one of the most unique drinking experiences you will have.Grappa, in the past has been a rustic distilled spirit, often just a byproduct of winemaking.In the hands of Paolo Marolo it is an elegant dinking experience. Marolo only uses high quality grapes for his Grappa and in this case it is the noble Nebbiolo grape. For this version of his Grappa, dried Camomile flowers are steeped for 11 months in the grappa, giving it an off greenish color, and adding some floral sweetness to the grappa.It's touch of sweetness and lower alcohol content make it an easy sipper. Seriously, for a unique, elegant drinking experience, you have to try this.
375ml |
$28.99 |
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Lucien Albrect
Cremant d'Alsace Brut
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Eddie's Pick
The grapes are planted on clay-chalky soil in the Orschwihr commune, which has an early ripening micro climate. The wine is produced only from the cuvee. It has an attractive straw color, with a flowery nose, and fine persistant bubbles. It is very elegant and clean with perfect balance and a lingering finish. Grapes- Pinot Auxerrois and Pinot blanc.
750ml |
$17.99 |
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Greenvale
2003 The Elms Meritage
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Rich’s Pick
I got to taste this wine at the vineyard and immediately came back to the store and ordered a case of it. "Produced for the Preservation Society of Newport County, rhyming with "heritage", this type of wine is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Malbec, three traditional varieties of Bordeaux. This wine is a medium bodied, dry red--wonderful aromas of berry, smoke, and subtle spice with a delicious, lingering finish. It is great by itself, as well as, with flavorful foods. 52% Cabernet Franc, 45% Merlot, 3% Malbec. Barrel aged. 160 cases produced."
750ml |
$26.99 |
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Domaine Gros Nore
2003 Bandol
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Rich’s Pick
This is a very special bottle of wine. Bandol is a little known region in the very south of Provence, bordering the Mediterrean Sea, where some of the best Mouvedre in the world is grown. In Bandol, by law at least 50% of the wine has to be Mouvedre, this bottling has 80%. This is the kind of wine that you want to just keep sniffing the beautiful aromas of violets and lavender. When you can bring yourself to stop smelling and taste the wine, you will find flavors of berries, cocoa, flowers, and a whole bunch of others that you will enjoy figuring out. This is definitely one of my all time favorites.
#87 ON WINE SPECTATOR TOP 100 OF '06
750ml
Email Me atrbeams@austinliquors.com |
$32.99 |
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Inca
Pinot Noir
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Steve's Pick
This Pinot Noir is full of bright red fruit aromas with hints of cocoa. It is jammy, layered and finishes with just a little vanilla. Versatile enough to be drunk as an aperitif or paired with any number of foods.. think Thanksgiving. At under 410 a bottle, this "New World" style Pinot Noir is a must try.
750ml |
$9.99 |
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Domaine Faiveley
2005 Bourgogne Pinot Noir
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Ellyn's Pick
Decanter's stephen Brook calls Domaine Faiveley "10 names you can trust- the best negotiants in Burgundy", and after tasting this 2005, you will understand why. The wine features dried herbs, dark cherry flavors with a nice mineral quality, all wrapped in a silky texture. A gorgeous rendition of French Pinot Noir and a quintessential expression of Burgundy terrior.
750ml |
$22.99 |
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Ch St Jean
Fume Blanc
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Donald's Pick
This moderately priced fume Blanc offers the consumer's palate a fresh, bountiful citrus blend with hints of melon and pear. The artful infusion of herbs and spices and the obviously long fermentation in both french and american oak allow it to blossom aromatically and lazily linger long after leaving the lips and revitalizing the tounge.
750ml |
$13.99 |
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Cecchi
Chianti
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Donald's Pick
This versatile wine, with it's deep plum hue is certain to adorn any dinner table, Italian or otherwise. Pop the cork now and enjoy Cecchis' classic earthy, spicy essence accentuated with a fine fruity finish. The choice is yours with cecchi Chianti. Bring this bargain in a bottle to the next barbecue or tuck away this Tuscan treat for a more mature mouthful. You will revel in what will reveal to be a well rounded reserve that is a more ripe and richer red thats ready for the roast or even the rigatoni.
750ml |
$11.99 |
| Page updated: 11/15/2008 |
