BFS 2014.cwk - BrightWines.com

annual "BrightWines Fall Sale" through Nov 20th
region
Bogle 2012 "Essential Red" old vines Zin blend
California
Santa Rita "120 series" 2013 Red Blend
Chile
Crow Canyon 2012 Chardonnay
California
AZUL Portugal 2013 Vinho Branco
Portugal
Allendorf '09 winkeler hasensprung Riesling kabinett
Rheingau
AZUL Portugal 2010 vinho tinto Palmela
Portugal
Light Horse (Jamieson Ranch) 2012 Pinot Noir
California
Carl GRAFF (Valckenberg) 2012 Riesling Spatlese
Mosel
AZUL Portugal 2011 RESERVA Douro
Douro
Valckenberg 2013 dry Pinot Blanc
Rhein
Piattelli 2010 "premium" Cabernet Sauvignon
Argentina
"X" winery 2012 "Big Gun" red blend
California
Mormoraia 2012 Chianti Colli Senesi
Tuscany
Poggio al Tufo "Rompicollo" 2011 Sangiovese/Cab
Tuscany
Fess Parker 2013 Santa Barbara Chardonnay
Santa Barbara
HUIA 2013 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand
BenMarco 2012 Malbec
Mendoza
Chateau Mercade 2012 Bordeaux Blanc
Bordeaux, France
Merum 2006 crianza - old vines Tempranillo
Spain
Trois Couronnes 2012 Cotes du Rhone
Rhone, France
FORIS 2012 Oregon Pinot Blanc
Oregon
Franco Serra 2012 Barbera d'Alba
Piedmont, Italy
Bacaro 2013 Terre Siciliane NERO d'AVOLA
Sicily - Italy
Amado Sur 2012 Malbec blend
Mendoza
Airfield estates 2013 unoaked Chardonnay
Washington
Crios 2012 "limited edition" Malbec red blend
Mendoza
Chateau Grand Traverse 2012 whole cluster Riesling Lake Michigan
AIRFIELD estates 2012 "runway" Yakima MERLOT
Washington
AIRFIELD estates 2011 runway SYRAH
Washington
Brunori "le Gemme" 2013 Verdicchio di Castelli Jesi
Italy
Domaine Pichot "la moriette" 2013 VOUVRAY
Loire, France
Tinedo 2010 "cala no. 2" Tempranillo
Spain
Mer Soleil 2012 "reserve" Chardonnay
Santa Lucia, CA
Melville 2012 "Vernas" estate Syrah
Santa Barbara
Cline "single vineyard collection" Zins 2012
Contra Costa
Stangeland "Vermeer vineyard" Eola/Amity Pinot Noir
Willamette
Melville 2012 estate "Sta. Rita Hills" Pinot Noir
California
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Retail prices are from (WS) Wine Spectator, (RP) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, or
(WE) Wine Enthusiast, (CG) Connoisseurs Guide, or estimates from wholesale, and do not
reflect BrightWInes previous stock prices, which are often lower than suggested retail.
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While Supplies Last! Some items may be limited
91 pts Wine Enthusiast, #3 on their Top 100 Best Buys of Year
smooth and tasty bargain Chilean, Cabernet Franc/Cabernet/Carmenere
the best bargain in California Chardonnay (oaky style) in the market
fun dry white with melon, citrus and roundly juicy (bargain turkey white)
famed vineyard, quality producer, drinking great on importer-clearance
better than any bargain Malbec out there, old vines red from Portugal
elegant and smooth with berries and spice, best price on my top-seller
late-harvest (spatlese) but not too sweet, with crisp granny smith apple
2011 Douro blend of Touriga and Tempranillo, drinks like inky Rhone
great alternative to Pinot Grigio or dry Riesling, a Dave-pick for Turkey
drinks like Bordeaux meets Malbec! Two-time recent Mpls award winner
rich ripe and smooth (1/3 Cabernet, 1/3 Syrah, with Merlot & Grenache)
compare to Rosso Montalcino, foresty tobacco and rich raspberry tones
92 WS Tommasi's Maremma "supertuscan" ripe/smooth/ready
90 points RP, creamy pineapple and smooth round tropical tones
90 pts WE; "ruby grapefruit flavors burst forward, floral details" (WS)
90 points ST, full-bodied style with blackberry/mocha richness
last few of cases of a popular white last spring, a poor-mans Graves
88 pts RP "concentrated fruit, savory" "excellent value, drink-2016"
new 2012 vintage worth the wait, spicy bright delicious lighter Rhone
88 points WE "appealing with notes of herbs and freshly cut apple"
best bargain Barbera out there, a classy d'Alba, light but good depth
one of Dave's personal faves, the best $10 Nero d'Avola I've ever had
88 pts WS, Trivento's Malbec/Bonarda/Syrah blend, perennial favorite
88 pts WS, unoaked Chards are better for Turkey, this is a tasty one!
89 points ST "a standout value" and "a very successful blend"
could pass for good Rheingau Kabinett, a fave from my bicycle trip
90 points WS, Merlot from Washington are exceptional to the rules
textbook Washingon Syrah, with purple fruit and peppery mocha spice
fresh nutty/floral mineral tones, another great 2013 dry Italian white!
usually my favorite "nicer" Vouvray, new vintage is very tasty!
93 pts Wine Spectator! "drink - 2020" Tempranillo blend with structure
new vintage, always great (from Caymus) a rich and classy Chardonnay
94 pts RP, combimes the best of northern Rhone meets southern Cal
3 great ZIN options, very-very limited, the BEST Cline makes
only 96 cases made, great 2012 vintage, complex and exotic
92 pts RP and 92 pts ST, winemaker is Greg Brewer (Santa Barbara)
e-mail orders accepted, subject to confirmation - while supplies last
prices listed per bottle, no further case discount unless noted
MORE ON PAGE TWO: bargains, Affordable Luxury, & more favorites
annual "BrightWines Fall Sale" through Nov 20th
region
Santa Rita "120 series" 2014 Sauvignon Blanc
Chile
La Fiera 2013 Primitivo
Salento - Italy
Santa Rita "120" series 2013 Carmenere
Chile
Encosta da Estrela 2013 vinho branco
DAO - Portugal
Bonpas 2012 Ventoux rouge
Rhone, France
domaine d'Arton 2013 dry Rose of Syrah
Gascogne France
Bonpas 2012 Luberon blanc
Rhone, France
Salmon Run 2012 unoaked Chard - dry Riesling
Finger Lakes
Casas del Bosque 2012 Carmenere
Chile
Knappstein 2006 Clare Valley DRY Riesling
Australia
Tygerberg 2008 Durbanville SHIRAZ
South Africa
Fernlands 2014 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand
Cline 2012 Sonoma Syrah
Sonoma
Yalumba 2013 Viognier white
Australia
Casas del Bosque 2012 reserve Chardonnay
Chile
Shannon Ridge 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
Lake County
SOLIGO extra dry PROSECCO
Treviso/Prosecco
Domaine Fontsainte 2013 gris de gris (dry rose)
Corbieres
Treveri BRUT sparkling Blanc de Blanc
Washington
"Wild Oats" (Robert Oatley) 2012 Chardonnay
Australia
"Luna Nuda" vigneti Dolomiti 2013 Pinot Grigio
Italy
"Devil's Collection" 2012 reserva Red Blend
Chile
Rock and Vine 2013 three vineyards Chardonnay North Coast, Cal
Treveri BRUT sparkling Rose
Washington
Borgo Scopeto 2010 Chianti Classico
Tuscany
"La Cartuja" 2012 Priorat
Spain-Priorat
Freakshow 2012 Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon
Lodi, Calif
Franck Millet 2013 Sancerre
Sancerre
PARO 2012 Sonoma Mt single vineyard Pinot Noir
Sonoma
PARO 2011 "Tudor House" Russian River Pinot Noir Russian River
Saviah 2012 "Dugger Creek" Barbera
Walla Walla
Saviah 2012 "Une Vallee" Cabernet blend
Walla Walla
Saviah 2009 "Big Sky Cuvee" meritage/blend
Washington
Telegramme (Vieux Telegraphe) 2011 Chateauneuf
Rhone
"The Long Now" 2006 (Pelissero)
Piedmont
Monte Faustino 2008 AMARONE valpolicella classico
Amarone
KELT "Commodore" COGNAC
Cognac
Retail prices are from (WS) Wine Spectator, (RP) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, or
(WE) Wine Enthusiast, (CG) Connoisseurs Guide, or estimates from wholesale, and do not
reflect BrightWInes previous stock prices, which are often lower than suggested retail.
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While Supplies Last! Some items may be limited
new vintage, same fresh grapefruit/apple crispness
purple fruits & lively spice, fun easy Italian red (Pinot Grigio also avail)
a very popular bargain red, complex and full-bodied esp. for the price!
crisp white with melon & stony freshness, not "vinho verde" so no fizz
essentially a good-quality, yet value-priced, Cotes du Rhone rouge
2013 was a great Dry Rose vintage in France, best Arton rose' in years
popular white Rhone blend, compare to Macon Villages meets Viognier
by Dr Konstantin Frank, bone-dry Riesling plus unoaked Chardonnay
perennial pick and recent tasting favorite, BEST $10 carmenere around
fresh-tasting, full-bodied, screwcapped, bone dry and rated 88 pts WS
drinks like Aussie Shiraz meets northern Rhone (ABSA top 10 winery)
new vintage, fresh and light and exuberant with grassy grapefruit tones
last couple of cases from the Cline feature (sneak preview to fall sale)
89 pts WS, dry yet rounded style (also @ $9.99 2012 Shiraz-viognier)
dry food-friendly style, just a hint of oaky/buttery (Cabernet also avail)
back in stock
frizzante and screwcap, great for holiday gatherings, top-seller here
Kermit Lynch, 2013 south France pink, "perfect for starting a meal" RP
clean crisp non-vintage, rated 91WS (2012) 89WS (2013) 90WE (2012)
90 points Wine Spectator, dry and only lightly oaked, great food Chard
back in stock
upper-tier blend of Cab/Syrah from Concha Y Toro (casillero diablo)
creamy vanilla smoothness, yet dry (a Regusci, Napa, connection)
lovely Brut pink sparkling using Chardonnay and Syrah
92 pts WS, dinner-serious, and cellar-worthy, bright re-toned "classico"
new (and great) 2012 vintage - the 2011 of this was 93 RP and 91 WS
new BIG Cabernet from the folks at "7 Deadly Zins" Michael/David
Gold Medal at Concours General Paris - 2nd consective vintage
great vintage, good oak, good fruit, only 105 cases made, great stuff
complex and soft with textbook Russian River tones, only 173 cs made
only 147 cases made, full rich Barbera, a Bill Ward (StarTrib) pick
limited production Cabernet/Merlot from 3 prime Walla Walla vineyards
90 pts WS, only 465 cases made, a Tartan Park event tasting favorite!
90 pts WS & "rock-solid drinker has plenty of character. Drink now" RP
95 points WS, Nebbiolo/Barbera "best from 2015 - 2040" (also 92 RP)
92 pts WS "Silky and layered, featuring an elegant frame, now - 2023"
the BEST Cognac under $100, published wholesale is $81.50/btl
the "BrightWines Fale Sale" BFS-14 runs through Nov 20th
e-mail orders accepted, prices valid while supplies last
the "BrightWines Fale Sale" BFS-14 runs through Nov 20th