Friday Feb 15th. JUST THE LEFTOVERS...
SALE prices are valid on IN-STOCK merchandise only. Some supplies may be very limited! The "Retail" prices are taken from reviews in either Wine Spectator, Robert Parker, Wine Enthusiast, online sources etc, or are an estimate of "average" retail price; but do not necessarily reflect BrightWines previous or regular prices, which are often lower than typical retail. Estimated Savings are calculated from the comparison retail, and are meant as a rough guide, not as actual discounts. BrightWines is not responsible for mathematical or typographical errors, I did the best I could! All SALE prices are per bottle; sorry no further case discount except if noted. Published Wholesale List prices are taken from actual price books from the respective wholesalers/importers or from the list price shown on the offer sheet used at time of purchase.
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| WINE | retail | published wholesale | BWS price | estimated savings | Notes |
| Solen 2000 Coteaux du Languedoc rouge | $25 | sold out | sold out | sold out | "dried cherry; smoky and leathery" WS |
| Sesquipedalian 2004 Sauvignon Blanc | $18 | $13.33 | $8.99 | 50% | Jill Davis is a master of CA Sauv Blanc; light oak |
| Terres Chaudes 2001 Saumur-Champigny | $20 | sold out | sold out | sold out | 90 pts WS; Loire valley Cabernet Franc. Exotic! |
| Clairault 2002 Cabernet (Margaret River, Austr) | $15 | $10.67 | $8.99 | 40% | Cassis and herb style with dark dry fruit too |
| Tulocay 2000 Cliff Vineyard Napa Cabernet | $30 | sold out | sold out | sold out | Powerful Napa Cabernet Sauvignon nearing peak! |
| Kathy Lynskey 2006 Marlborough Sauv Blanc | $19 | sold out | sold out | sold out | 88 WS; "Vibrant... lime... gooseberry" |
| Vega Sauco 2000 Toro crianza | $18 | $12 | $10.99 | 39% | Compare to Rioja crianza, smooth and complex |
| Bonnefond 2001 Syrah vin de pays | $17 | $12 | $10.99 | 35% | Cote-Rotie producer, Cornas neighbor; VdP Syrah |
| Silentium 2001 Ribera del Duero Crianza | $18 | $12 | $11.67 | 35% | a tiny local importer; Rioja meets Bordeaux style |
| Lamborghini 2003 Umbria "Trescone" | $18 | $15 | $11.99 | 33% | Sangiovese - Merlot blend, modern and high-toned |
| Bedford Thompson 2000 Mourvedre | $20 | $15 | $12.99 | 35% | 89 pts WS; "excellent intensity, drink thru 2007" |
| Vietti 2003 Barbera d'Asti "tre vigne" | $19 | sold out | sold out | sold out | Famed Barbera winery; "blackberry and dark chocolate" WS |
| Bedford Thompson 2000 Grenache | $20 | $15 | $12.99 | 35% | "concentrated, cherry, earth" WS; at maturity |
| Grans Moments Cava Brut NV | $9 | $6.83 | $5.99 | 33% | My top pick for value last year; end-of-lot pricing! |
| Rock River 2004 Sauvignon Blanc | $9 | $6.67 | $5.99 | 33% | Melon and citrus; a Michael Skurnik house wine |
| Tour de Penedesses 2003 cuvee antique | $13 | sold out | sold out | sold out | New to list, but very limited. Antique cuvee, modern producer |
| Ventisquero reserva 2006 Carmenere | $11 | sold out | sold out | sold out | Dave's new favorite varietal, winery on a hot streak |
| Yalumba 2005 Barossa Shiraz-Viognier | $16 | $11.33 | N/A | N/A | Special BrightWines Price: $12.99 while supply lasts |
| Yorkville Cellars 2005 Eleanor of Aquitaine | $22 | $17.33 | $14.99 | 32% | One of my favorites, big rich oaky Sauvignon Blanc |
| Ringolbach-Moser Brut Cremant d'Alsace | $21 | sold out | sold out | sold out | Classy French bubbly from Alsace! |
| Oratoire St Martin 1999 Cairanne | $24 | sold out | sold out | sold out | Top producer, 89 pt rated and drinking at peak |
| Clos Graniere 2001 Chateauneuf-du-Pape | $31 | sold out | sold out | sold out | Made by Chateau La Nerthe and drinking superbly! |
| Redtree 2006 Pinot Grigio | $9 | $6 | $3.99 | 56% | Crisp and floral; from the former Pepperwood folks |
| Baroncini NV "il Santo" 375ml | $9 | $5 | $4.59 | 49% | Classic Tuscan dessert wine, Vin Santo |
| Grand Pacific 2005 Starliner red | $10 | $6 | $4.99 | 50% | Petite Sirah and Grenache; train afficionado label |
| Grand Pacific 2005 Starliner white | $10 | $6 | $4.99 | 50% | Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Moscato |
| Redtree 2005 Chardonnay | $9 | $6 | $4.99 | 45% | Dry Chard with a touch of oak, not too tropical |
| Benvolio 2005 grave-friuli Pinot Grigio | $11 | $8.00 | $5.83 | 47% | Vintage change deal; ripe apricots and mineral tones |
| Cavit 2004 Teroldego (in 1.5 liter) | $13 | sold out | sold out | sold out | What a bargain for serious Italian country red! |
| Morli Neri 2004 Chianti | $10 | sold out | sold out | sold out | Serious wine for a cheap Chianti for pasta night! |
| Redtree 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon | $9 | $6.67 | $5.99 | 33% | 84 pts Wine Enthusiast "dry and full-bodied" |
| Amira (South Africa) 2004 Cabernet Franc | $11 | $7.33 | $6.67 | 39% | "tobacco leaf and modest cherry fruit" WS |
| Headbutt 04/05 Sauv Blanc - Steen | $11 | sold out | sold out | sold out | Minerally and bone dry but with pineapple/citrus |
| Pacherenc de Vic Bilh blanc 2004 | $15 | sold out | sold out | sold out | Dry white from Madiran, I love this one! 86 WS |
| Vega Sauco 2002 Toro roble | $14 | sold out | sold out | sold out | Oaked Tempranillo; "cherry, lilac and vanilla" WS |
| Silentium 2003 Ribera del Duero roble | $12 | sold out | sold out | sold out | Dry, roasted, and elegant; Rioja - Bordeaux style |
| Casamatta blanco Toscana 2004 | $12 | sold out | sold out | sold out | Tuscan white, nutty and floral; great seafood wine |
| La Emperatriz 2005 Tempranillo Rioja | $12 | sold out | sold out | sold out | Tinto Rioja, no oak but nice dark fruits and herb/spice |
| Redtree 2005 Petite Sirah | $10 | $8 | $6.99 | 30% | Jammy purple fruit in this gluggable Petite Sirah |
| Yorkville Cellars 2005 Semillon | $16 | $11.50 | $7.99 | 50% | current vintage;a winery known for Semillon! |
| Yorkville Cellars 2006 Sauvignon Blanc | $16 | sold out | sold out | sold out | White Bordeaux meets California; certified organic |
| Moillard 2004 Bourgogne rouge | $15 | $10.67 | $7.99 | 47% | Dry peppery dinner-oriented Burgundy Pinot Noir |
| Chateau Plaisance 2000 Bordeaux | $12 | sold out | sold out | sold out | 86 pts RP; drinking beautifully (premieres cotes bordeaux) |
| Taft Street 2003 Sonoma Merlot | $13 | sold out | sold out | sold out | Medium and smooth red fruits and some oak |
| Jacobs Creek 2005 Reserve Pinot Noir | $12 | $8.66 | $7.99 | 33% | Smooth and dry with cranberry/strawberry fruityness |
| Prieure St Ceols 2003 Menetou-Salon | $14 | sold out | sold out | sold out | Ringer for Sancerre, tasting favorite! |
| Curtis 2005 Heritage white (Santa Barbara) | $14 | sold out | sold out | sold out | "refreshing and tasty" RP; Viognier and Roussane |
| Brahms (South Africa) 2004 Chenin Blanc | $16 | sold out | sold out | sold out | Like a white Burgundy Chard meets Chenin |
| Domaine Parent 2003 Bourgogne rouge | $16 | $10.83 | $10.79 | 33% | Pinot Noir from Pommard producer, peppery style |
| Roger Perrin 2002 Chateauneuf-du-Pape | $22 | $15 | $10.99 | 50% | Like a big bold and spicy dry rose (weak vintage) |
| Spadina "Una Rosa" 2003 Nero d'Avola | $16 | sold out | sold out | sold out | Sicily comes of age, the 2002 was WS Top 100 |
| Twisted Oak 2005 rhone blend red | $24 | sold out | sold out | sold out | Big rich M-S-G (not GSM) from Calaveras county |
| Duraton 2002 Tierra de Castilla | $23 | $15.67 | $12.99 | 43% | "Herbal and smoky... cherry; now - 2009" WS |
| Elderton 2003 "Command" Shiraz | $78 | sold out | sold out | sold out | 94 pts WS and 94 pts RP; drink 2009 - 2018 |
| Yorkville 2005 Merlot "Rennie Vineyard" | $20 | sold out | sold out | sold out | Current vintage, ripe fruit, smooth oak, 12% Cabernet |
 Domaine du Caillou 2003 "Les Quartz" |
$80 | sold out | sold out | sold out | Tiny production, reserve level Chateauneuf du Pape; 91 pts WS |
| Moillard 2003 Vosne-Romanee "Beaux Monts" | $87 | sold out | sold out | sold out | 91 pts WE, premier cru; 350 cs made! |
| Moillard 2003 Clos de Vougeot |
$120 | $77.00 | $71.99 | 40% | 93 pts WS, 92 pts WE,GRAND CRU only 110 cs made! A true rarity! |
| Oratoire St Martin 2000 Cairanne | $25 | sold out | sold out | sold out | Top producer, great Rhone vintage at peak |
| Forefathers 2004 McLaren Vale Shiraz | $25 | sold out | sold out | sold out | a former WS Top 100 wine; 88pts rich/jammy/power |
| Eric Texier 2002 Macon-Bussieres | $16 | sold out | sold out | sold out | Quite mature, with spiced apple; but still has zing! |
| Rock River 2003 Chardonnay | $9 | sold out | sold out | sold out | Vanilla richness but still dry and classy |
| Pas de la Baume 2005 Cotes du Rhone | $9 | sold out | sold out | sold out | 86 pts WS; ripe fruit, lighter body, mineral tones |
| Avondale (South Africa) 2005 Chenin Blanc | $11 | sold out | sold out | sold out | Crisp and lightly stoney style; floral/pineapple |
| Grove Street Napa Valley Meritage | $12 | sold out | sold out | sold out | 84% Cabernet in a multi-vintage blend. Great value! |
| Fire Station Red 2004 Shiraz | $12 | sold out | sold out | sold out | California Shiraz from Lodi/Amador, ringer for Aussie |
| L de Lyeth 2005 Sonoma Zinfandel | $11 | sold out | sold out | sold out | Sonoma Zin with good fruit and smooth character |
| Andeluna 2004 Mendoza Cabernet Sauvignon | $13 | sold out | sold out | sold out | "rich and polished, nice concentration" 87 pts WS |
| Curtis 2004 Heritage red (Santa Barbara) | $18 | sold out | sold out | sold out | "an excellent value" RP; grenache/syrah/mourvedre |
| Tantalus 2005 Shiraz-Cab-Malbec-Merlot | $13 | sold out | sold out | sold out | House blend by Elderton in Barossa; 87 pts WS |
| Gloria Ferrer 2005 Etesian Pinot Noir | $18 | sold out | sold out | sold out | Sonoma County Pinot; textbook cherry/cherry-cola |
| Yorkville Cellars 2003 Merlot "Rennie Vineyard" | $20 | sold out | sold out | sold out | Red fruits and supple character, very classy |
| Gloria Ferrer 2005 Carneros Chardonnay | $18 | sold out | sold out | sold out | 90 pts Wine Enthusiast, dry dinner style Chard |
| Yorkville Cellars 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon | $25 | sold out | sold out | sold out | Cert. organic vineyard, richly oaked and very classy |
| Vietti 2005 Tre Vigne Barbera d'Alba | $22 | sold out | sold out | sold out | "soft vibrant Barbera not to be missed" 88 RP |
| Peppoli 2002 Chianti Classic (Antinori) | $23 | sold out | sold out | sold out | At peak, better than most at the same price! |
| Quercia al Poggio 1999 Chianti Classico Rsva | $28 | sold out | sold out | sold out | 700 cs made, drink now - 2009; 89 pts WS |
| Peppoli 2004 Chianti Clasico (Antinori) | $25 | sold out | sold out | sold out | 90 points WS, complex and ready to go! |
| Le Cataste 1999 rosso (Quercia al Poggio) | $36 | sold out | sold out | sold out | 89 WS; Sangiovese - Cabernet; drink 2004 - 2009 |
| Elderton 2004 Barossa Shiraz | $30 | sold out | sold out | sold out | 90 pts RP and 90 pts WS; ageworthy Barossa |
| Susanna Balbo 2005 estate Malbec | $27 | sold out | sold out | sold out | From Dominio del Plata in Mendoza; 88 pts WS |
| Lane Tanner 2004 Julia's vineyard Pinot Noir | $30 | sold out | sold out | sold out | 355 cs made Burgundian style Santa Barbara Pinot |