Wine comes in glass bottles and every so often one of those bottles breaks spreading it contents across the other bottles in a box. If you have a warehouse full of wine these stained labels eventually stack up. One of our suppliers had such a pile and they offered the wine to us at discount. Realizing that you don’t drink the label, we went for it. Here they are, limited quantities but good values.. First come, first served.
2016 Chateau Ducasse, Bordeaux Blanc $10 SOLD OUT
60% Sémillon, 5% Muscadelle, 35% Sauvignon Blanc
The Semillon heavy Bordeaux blend is streaked with vibrant minerals, and has a juicy roundness. Was $17 Now $10 Ten bottles available
2017 Averaen, Willamette Valley $15 SOLD OUT
Pinot Noir
An Oregon project by 3 California winemakers. The Averaen displays abundant berry and floral character, with vibrant spice accents adding verve. Seamless in texture and appealingly sweet, the 2017 finishes with impressive, juicy persistence and resonating florality. This is textbook Willamette Valley Pinot Noir at a great price. Now better. Was $20 now $15 Eight bottles available
2012 Luc Massy, St-Saphorin Baillival $20 3 BOTTLES LEFT
Gamay and Pinot Noir.
Originating entirely of the beautiful plots of Saint-Saphorin, this Swiss Red has aromas of fruit and red berries. The nose is fruity, the texture velvety and intensive; freshness and the licorice bouquet finish the drinking experience. 12.5% alcohol by volume. Was $35 now $20 Twelve bottles available.
2013 Alexakis, Kotsifali-Syrah $10 SOLD OUT
A one-of-a-kind blend, the indigenous red variety of Crete Kotsifali and Syrah. The bouquet is complex with memories of berries and hints of green pepper. The mouth is characterized by well-structured intense velvety taste, perfectly balanced acidity and long finish. Was $17 now $10 Seven bottles available
2012 Skouras, St George Aghiorghitiko $10 SOLD OUT
This Aghiorghitko has a bit of age but is still showing well. Aromas of blackberries, black raspberries and ripe strawberries with just a touch of anise and spices such as clove and cinnamon. It is a medium bodied wine with graceful texture, balanced acidity and very ripe elegant tannins. The finish is moderately long, full of red fruits with a touch of sweet vanilla and black pepper. Was $18 now $10 Fourteen bottles available
2017 Domaine de Verquière, Côtes-du-Rhône $10 SOLD OUT
80% Grenache, 20% Syrah
This Côtes-du-Rhône is grown on chalky clay soils with loads of large pebbles in the vineyards. The wine has notes of jammy dark fruit (cherry) and spices (pepper, licorice). Full bodied wine balanced by very mellow tannins. Organic. Was $14 now $10 Fifteen bottles available
2016 Mas Las Cabes Cotes du Roussillon $10 SOLD OUT
60% Syrah, 30% Grenache, Carrignan
Black raspberries, cassis, leafy herbs and hints of white pepper give way to a medium to full-bodied, supple, impressively concentrated Syrah that’s going to drink nicely for at least 4-5 years. Was $14 now $10 Thirteen bottles available
2015 Underground Wine Project, Devil’s Playground $20 SOLD OUT
Cabernet Sauvignon
A collaboration between Mark Ryan Winery and Sleight of Hand Cellars, Devil’s Playground is big and bold, and has full bodied, chewy tannins, while still retaining a silky smoothness. A hedonistic, pure pleasure style with 100% new oak & 24 months aging. Was $30 now $20 Eleven bottles available
2015 Underground Wine Project, Idle Hands $20 SOLD OUT
90% Syrah, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
A big Red Mountain Syrah, the Idle Hands has ripe notes of Bing cherries, cola, and raspberry liqueur intermix nicely with subtle notes of vanilla from barrel aging. The wine is full bodied and lush in texture, with more red fruits and the classic peppery spicy, note. Was $33 Now $20 Seven bottles available
2014 Delille Cellars, D2 $40 SOLD OUT
58% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
Here’s a chance to get some D2 with some age on it. There is a proliferation of red and black fruits on the nose and palate, including blackberries, cranberries, raspberries, pomegranates, black cherries and marionberries. Wrapped around these fruit characters is a presence of mint chocolate, black olive, cedar, toasty oak and vanilla. With bright acidity and good structure, this wine is extremely well built and offers a dollop of red fruit flavors in its lengthy finish. Was $45 Now $40 Seven bottles available.