Virgin Wines: 2013 Holiday Offers

Holiday List 2013

NEW Cabernet Collection

Perfect Holiday Pinot Noir

HALF-PRICE Washington White

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on Mighty Italian Red

Everything You Need for a Very Happy Holiday

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The Holiday Collection

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Sumptuous Holiday Reds 12 btls (3 of each) only $159.99 code M00070

Fresh Holiday Whites 12 btls (3 of each) only $159.99 code M00071

Barrel-Aged Argentine Cab Intense black fruit for your holiday filet, from a renowned estate in extreme Patagonia. Schroeder Estate 2012 ••

Pasta-Ready Chianti The Barbanera family crafts a richer, riper style, brimming with classic chocolate and cherry. Duca di Cardino 2012 ••

Top-Vintage Cru Beaujolais A single-vineyard Brouilly – and full taste of succulent, fruit-rich 2010. Ideal turkey red. Domaine Sigaux 2010 •

Classic California Zinfandel Expect serious depth of concentrated berry flavor from Lodi’s old vines. For hearty fare. Black Saint Peter 2011 •

Crowd-Delighting Prosecco “Effervescent, easy-drinking…lovely, abundant fruit” (The Wine Gang). A festive must. Alessandro Gallici •

Chilean Chardonnay Reserva NEW vintage of a big award winner. Full of tropical fruit, with a light kiss of spicy oak. Gran Tarapacá 2012 ••

Crisp Washington Riesling Your perfect turkey white – the “brilliant” (Parker) Charles Smith’s dry, apple-y gem. The Honorable 2011 •

Classic French Sauvignon Blanc Citrus-filled Réserve (and elegant apéritif) from a 500-year-old Sancerre estate. Joseph Mellot 2012 ••

Festive family meals, cocktail parties, drinks with the neighbors. There’s lots to think about. This special dozen has been carefully compiled to cover all of your bases. All-reds and all-whites options available too. While supplies last.

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The Holiday Collection

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Stack your rack for the holidays Thanksgiving, cocktail parties…the busy holiday season will be here

soon. Make yours a good one with these fantastic new offers, for every

occasion and budget – you’re sure to find exactly what you need for

yourself and the lucky people on your gift list. Start below, with a BIG deal

on a flavor-packed Sicilian red. You’ll save over 50%, and impress your

dinner guests! Best wishes and happy holidays,

Andy Baker, Wine Director

Hugely delicious and only $6 a bottle

Do you love powerful reds? You’ll love Sicily’s Nero d’Avola – and this

ancient-vine gem is not to be missed. “Massivo!” said award-winning

winemaker Giorgio Flessati, when he first tried his final product. He

was super impressed by its intense black fruit, silky mocha core

and warming 15% alcohol – and is eager for you (and fellow holiday

revelers) to experience it too. So, he’s offering Massivo at an exclusive

holiday price: enjoy 3 bottles (worth $38.97) for JUST $17.99.

Make this BIG deal even better: If you’re ordering a 12-bottle case of any other wine, your 3 bottles of Massivo ship FREE.

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Limited to 3 bottles per household at this price

Massivo Nero d’Avola 2010 Sicily 3 btls normally $38.97

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p. 6 Perfect Holiday Pinot Noir

p. 8 International Cabernet Classics

p. 10 Charles Smith Exclusive, plus 50% OFF Rare White

p. 12 Amazing Argentine Malbec

p. 14 A Full Taste of Chile’s Wine Paradise

p. 16 6-for-5 Fizz Savings on Premier Cru Champagne

p. 17 Holiday Sweeties – Port, Sauternes and more

p. 20 Rare Value on Glory-Vintage Bordeaux

p. 21 Luxurious Châteauneuf-du-Pape

p. 22 Our Most Festive Reds, Just $10 a Bottle

p. 23 Virgin Wines Bestsellers

This Season’s Hottest Offers

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Save over 25% today“Corazon” means “heart” – and it’s the perfect way to sum up the reactions to this rich Gran Reserva Cabernet, on virginwines.com. Be among the first to rate the NEW 2012 – served today with a smooth $53 savings.

★★★★★ “Terrific wine.” ★★★★★ “Heaven in a glass.” ★★★★★ “Incredible flavor.”Smooth, chocolaty, and barrel-aged for delicious complexity, Tierra del Corazon is made for prime filet or holiday rack of lamb. But, act fast – with such a big following, it’s never around for long!

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Just Landed! NEW Vintage of a Top-Rated Cabernet

Tierra del Corazon 2012 Maipo Valley 6 btls $101.94 Today only $79.99 code B0358012

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Dress Up Your Holiday Table with World-Class Pinot NoirOur top picks for your turkey, cheeseboard and more

Could there be a better Thanksgiving turkey partner than Pinot Noir?

Like wine’s version of cranberry sauce, its bright, silky red fruit just

harmonizes with the delicate, savory meat. Good Pinot is also very

versatile – and these elegant, food-friendly reds will suit whatever is on

your holiday menu.

Kick off your celebration with top-estate stars from Sonoma’s

blockbuster 2012 vintage – where “wines look excellent across

the board, particularly Pinot Noir” (Wine Spectator). Also sip two

world-class Aussies, including an exclusive find from Tom Carson,

“a serious producer making stunning Pinot Noir” (Dr. Jamie Goode ).

From France’s sunny south, trophy-winner Jean-Marc Sauboua and

Burgundy’s renowned Maison Morin Père & Fils also send their turkey-

ready treats.

Flavor-packed selections to enjoy all season long – just $15 a bottle.

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Holiday Pinot Noir 12 bottles normally $244.99 Today only

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Dress Up Your Holiday Table with World-Class Pinot Noir

Full of soft, vibrant cherry and berry, Pinot Noir is ideal for flavor-packed holiday meals. As you’ll taste.

• Sonoma Private Collection red from 12-time ‘Winery of the Year’ (Wine & Spirits) DeLoach and the superb 2012 vintage

• Cherry-laced beauty from Bordeaux’s Jean-Marc Sauboua

• Juicy Aussie from Tom Carson, master of “stunning Pinot” (Dr. Jamie Goode)

• A second Sonoma 2012 star – and an exciting NEW find

• NEW vintage of a big favorite from Australia’s “perfect

in every way” (JamesHalliday.com) 2012 vintage

• Smooth southern French gem, made by a top Burgundy house

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Fall for a Dozen Delicious Cabs

An Exciting Collection of International Classics

Your First Taste of California 2012 “One of the best vintages California has seen for decades” ( jancisrobinson.com). From a top family’s high-altitude vineyards, this is one of our most exciting finds. Christine Andrew 2012

Sun-Kissed Southern French Beauty The Languedoc’s abundant sun helps produce deliciously ripe, succulent fruit flavors. Local star Phillipe Cros is also a pro at drawing out cool, textbook wild herb notes. Domaine Campagne 2011

Enjoy these great Cabs for only $13.34 a bottle. But hurry – given the grape’s popularity, they’ll go quickly.

With its deep color and rich flavor, Cabernet is popular wherever it goes. From exciting regions around the world and only $13.34 a bottle, this exciting new showcase will help you kick off the holidays in style. All fit for special meals (try roasted red meats) every bottle makes a tasteful and delicious gift.

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NEW Cabernet Showcase

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International Cabernet 12 btls $204.99 Today only

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A Sonoma Legend’s Oak-Aged Gem Past President of the California Cab Society (and Sonoma legend) Bill Knuttel is a champion of small-batch winemaking. Look for ripe dark fruit framed by enticing vanilla oak. Kore 2011

‘Winery of the Year’ California Blockbuster The 2012 vintage is full of “gorgeous grapes” (Wine Spectator). In Napa, Wine Enthusiast’s U.S. Winery of the Year is proving its “Cabernet Sauvignon-making prowess.” Raymond ‘The Prodigal’ 2012

“Attractive” Old-Vine Spanish Winner From remote Cariñena, Marcelo Morales’ hand-harvested, barrel- aged silver medalist (International Wine Challenge) offers “vibrant red berry fruit and good balance.” Castillo de Aguaron 2011

Full-Fruited Elegance From an Aussie Star Victoria is a top region for powerful- yet-elegant Cabs. Also look for a signature chocolaty, minty edge in this blackberry-packed example, from 30-year-veteran Bob Berton. Kelly Country 2011

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NEW Cabernet Showcase


Exclusive NEW Releases From the King of Washington Wine

“ Larger than life, an innovator, marketing

genius, outspoken, you name it … but

above all the man is a brilliant winemaker

who knows where all the best

fruit is hidden.” – The Wine Advocate

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Exclusive NEW Releases From the King of Washington Wine

Single-Vineyard Viognier – So Good We Just Had to Squeeze It InCharles is thrilled that our customers love his flavor-packed reds. As a thank you for your support, he’s given us access to the new vintage of one of his premier whites — at a very special price. “93 points … Viognier does not get much better than this (and I include Condrieu in that statement),” said The Wine Advocate, of a past vintage of this creamy, tropical beauty. Normally $39.99, today JUST $20 a bottle.

Special savings on the wines he makes just for you

Age-Worthy NEW Cabernet Charles’ Cabs are big favorites – and this premium find was sourced

from top-notch Snipes Mountain. Decant to unleash the full range of ripe

currant, cigar box and toasty oak flavors, then sip with a special meal.

Marvelous Malbec to Rival Mendoza Crafted from three special vineyards in the premium Wahluke Slope

appellation, this black-fruit- and spice-packed Malbec is a formidable

challenger to Argentina’s finest – and a perfect mate for a juicy steak.

Velvety, Crowd-Pleasing Merlot As one of the state’s “brightest stars,” (Jancis Robinson) Charles is a

master of Washington Merlot. Made with hand-selected fruit from the

Yakima Valley and beyond, this plummy gem is tasty with roast meats.

Chocolaty Syrah – The Cherished Original Syrah’s the grape that helped make Charles famous – his have

rated 97, 98 and 99 Wine Advocate points. Rippling with blackberry

and chocolate flavors, this exclusive was a hit at the IWC in 2013.

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Charles Smith ‘Stone Ridge Vineyard’ Viognier 2012 3 bottles $119.97 $59.98 code J00173 – limited to three bottles per household at this price

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The Charles Smith Collection

12 btls $229.99 Today only $169.99 code M00038

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The Holidays Have Come Early for Malbec FansIncludes two ultra-premium releases you just have to try

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Amazing Argentine Malbec


The Holidays Have Come Early for Malbec FansIncludes two ultra-premium releases you just have to try

Highlights of a remarkable new case – yours for UNDER $15 a bottle:

“Big, modern and very much what high-end

Malbec is about. 93 Points.” — Wine Enthusiast on Finca Pedrigal 2006

“Caressing in the mouth, with impressive

volume and fruit intensity. 90 Points.” — The Wine Advocate on Hervé Fabre’s

2010 Gran Reserva

“Attractive blackberry and plum fruits on the

nose, with a supple palate and fine tannins.” — International Wine Challenge GOLD

Ascención 2011

“Inviting red and black fruit with depth and

balance. Powerful, rich and age-worthy.” — International Wine Challenge GOLD

Alma Andina Reserva 2012

This is hands down our most exciting Malbec collection to

date. Alongside Opi Sadler’s wildly popular signature release

and gold-medal favorites Ascención and Alma Andina

Reserva, you’re invited to enjoy Hervé Fabre’s NEW 90-point

Gran Reserva and Pascual Toso’s 93-point super-exclusive

Finca Pedregal (a wine that usually sells for $49.99). All for

under $15 a bottle with today’s exceptional savings.

With very few cases and thousands of Malbec fans to please, early orders are strongly recommended.

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Amazing Argentine Malbec 12 btls (as shown) normally $236.99

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Discover Chile’s

Fresh whites and flavor-packed reds from leading small estatesChile’s unique location – with the Atacama Desert to the north, the Andes Mountains to the east,

the Patagonian ice fields to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west – offers a protected

haven for grape-growing to flourish. Today’s showcase brings you delicious, pure-fruited wines

from some of the top estates in this ‘Garden of Eden’ – for only $11.67 a bottle.

Choose reds, whites or a mix of both (see details right) – and hurry for your $37 savings.

“A new breed of adventurous winemakers are blazing a brave, exciting – and refreshing – trail that will make the rest of the world take notice.” – Peter Richards MW on Chile

Wine Paradise

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SANTIAGO

COLCHAGUA

MAIPO VALLEY

ELQUI VALLEY

‘Winery of the Year’ Cabernet Sent by 2012 IWC Producer of the Year in premium Colchagua. Barrel-aged and plum-packed. Don Cayetano Reserva Especial 2011

Silky-Smooth Pinot Noir Few make a better case for Chilean Pinot than “Wine Personality of the Year” Adolfo Hurtado. Full of juicy cherry. Gran Valle de Niebla Reserve 2011

First-Class Carménère Gonzalo Cárcamo perfectly expresses the juicy fruit of Chile’s star grape. Fine oak aging adds complexity. Don Manuel Block Reserve 2011

Prized Single-Vineyard Red Pérez Cruz is a “Winery Wonder of the World.” (Food & Wine) Don’t miss their gold-medal, oak-aged Cab. Pérez Cruz La Higuera Block 2010

‘Pioneering’ Reserva Chardonnay “Viña Falernia is a pioneering, maverick winery.” (Peter Richards) You’ll love their oak-aged Elqui Valley standout. Alta Tierra Titon Reserva 2012

Boutique Sauvignon Blanc Chile’s trademark freshness really shines in this Sauvignon from local star Cristian Molina. Great as an apéritif or with fish. Gran Tarapaca 2012

Pure-Fruited Viognier Viognier attains intense fruit purity in the cool Maipo Valley. This peach-packed find hails from the historic Tarapacá estate. Gran Tarapacá 2011

Unique White Reserva A complex Reserva showcasing all three of your other white wines (Chardonnay, Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc). Don Cayetano Reserva 2012

Falernia’s Aldo Olivier and Giorgio Flessati selectting grapes for their Elqui Valley Chardonnay Reserva.

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Rich Chilean Reds 12 btls only $139.99 code M00047

(3 bottles of each red detailed left)

Refreshing Chilean Whites 12 btls only $139.99 code M00048 (3 bottles of each white detailed left)

Spotlight on Chile 12 btls normally $176.99 Today only

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Paul Goerg Premier Cru Brut Tradition Champagne 6 btls $209.94 $174.94 code B14686NV

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SAVE 20% on the Perfect Sparkling Six

Premier Cru Champagne

Savvy Champagne fans know that smaller growers like Paul Goerg are a great source of quality and value. Hand-harvested in the premium Côte des Blancs region, this fine Premier Cru sports a serious award pedigree and is THE bubbly for special occasions.

“Aromas and flavors of graphite, apple and sea breeze highlight this light-bodied Champagne, which is detailed and intense.” –91 Points, Wine Spectator

Limited cases – order now and pour generously all the way to New Year’s.

91 points, golds galore and a price to celebrate

This time of year, it pays to have good bubbly on hand. This

top-value six gives you a 90-Point California fizz that’s

“both festive and serious” (Wine Spectator). And, the NEW

vintages of big favorites – an elegant English sparkler from a Trophy-winning estate, and the “well put together” French gem that made Jancis Robinson’s Top-25 list. Save $34 and pop the cork on two bottles of each.

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Six Sweet Ways to End the Evening

NEW Italian Treasure Delectable peach- and almond-laden gem, made from the dried fruit of Friuli’s ultra-rare Picolit vine (only a few acres in the world). For rich cheeses, Italian cookies and more. Valbene Picolit 2011 500 mls

Luxuriously Rich Sauternes For many, white Bordeaux is the finest sweet wine. From 96-Point 2009 (WS), this classic is full of honeyed apricot. Lovely with fruit pies and bread pudding. Château des Ormes 2009 375 mls

Luscious Canadian Ice Wine Canada’s gift to wine, made from frozen-on-the-vine Vidal grapes. Intense aromas of peach, apricot and lychee. Serve chilled with a classic cheesecake. Pillitteri Estates 2011 200 mls

20-Year-Old Tawny Port Named after Walter Maynard (one of the first British merchants to ship Port from Portugal in the 17th century). Rich, nutty and the perfect (chilled) festive apéritif. Maynard’s 20-Year-Old 750 mls

Italian Classico Rarity Recioto della Valpolicella is one of Italy’s great sweet reds. This beauty comes from a top estate in the heart of classico country. Intense fruit and floral spice. Domini Veneti Classico 2010 500 mls

Late Bottled Vintage Port Modern (and hugely popular) style. Vintage Port that doesn’t demand the decades of patience to enjoy. Super-ripe fruit and dark chocolate. Pass the Stilton. Maynard’s LBV 2005 750 mls

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Port, Sauternes, Ice Wine

Holiday Sweeties 6 btls (1 of each)

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Crowd-Pleasing Holiday Mixes – Rich Chardonnay to Mellow MerlotWorld-Class ChardonnayThere’s a reason for Chardonnay’s popularity: it’s downright delicious. These international stars give you top tastes (and serious value). Look forward to a barrel-aged rarity sent by a leading Burgundy house and a “super” example from Washington’s Parker-praised Charles Smith. Plus exciting new releases from Italy’s cool northeast and Mendoza’s high-altitude vineyards.

6 btls: 2 x Charles Smith & Alma Andina; 1 x Il Pinot & Morin Père & Fils

Scintillating Sauvignon BlancTop-notch Sauvignon Blanc provides intense, thirst-quenching pleasure. We’ve included a premium, citrus-filled cuvée from France’s Loire Valley (Sauvignon’s spiritual home) and racy, tropical-fruited numbers from New Zealand’s two top spots – Marlborough and Nelson (the former a double-gold winner). A zesty exclusive from a leading Chilean estate completes your case.

6 btls: 2 x Gran Tarapacá & Stonewall; 1 x Split Rock & Les Larmes de Pierre

Superb West Coast Riesling Step over, Germany. Oregon and Washington are now crafting deftly balanced, world-class Rieslings. Our top picks for holiday feasts? Head to Washington for Butch Milbrandt’s double-gold gem, an exclusive sent by the iconic Charles Smith and a new find from prized Horse Heaven Hills. Plus enjoy a fresh, Alsatian-style white sent by a small Oregon boutique.

6 btls: 2 x Whispering Tree & Firesteed; 1 x Charles Smith & North by Northwest

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12 btls (3 of each) $178.99 $149.99 M00104

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Refreshing Pinot GrigioPerfect for cocktail hour, the catch of the day or a plate of firm cheeses. You’ll taste two uplifting takes on the lighter, crisp style – harvested at dawn from top vineyards in mountain-ringed northeastern Italy. Then a peach-packed, big-award-pedigree Hungarian. Last but not least: Christian Roguenant’s tropical-fruited Pinot Gris from California’s cool Edna Valley.

6 btls: 2 x Alessandro Gallici & Tangent; 1 x Ca’ Vescovo & Campanula

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12 btls (3 of each) $163.99 $139.99 M00090

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12 btls (3 of each) $178.99 $139.99 M00094

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12 btls (3 of each) $199.99 $149.99 M00092

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Favorite Whites Collections


Crowd-Pleasing Holiday Mixes – Rich Chardonnay to Mellow MerlotSmooth and Silky Merlot Merlot – the great grape of Bordeaux – makes some of the world’s finest, barrel-aged reds. Today, you’ll enjoy a luxurious, cherry-laden find from California hot-spot Carneros; a plum-loaded Italian take courtesy of star winemaker Gaetane Carron; a Decanter-praised standout from sunny southern France; and the new vintage of Aussie talent Bob Berton’s easy-drinking beauty.

6 btls: 2 x Tarantella & All Out; 1 x Joseph Castan & Illustrious

American Zinfandel GreatsZinfandel is California’s signature red, bursting with bramble fruit and spice. Discover four American originals (all perfect for Turkey Day). Start with a lush exclusive courtesy of 12-time “Winery of the Year” DeLoach. Then uncork a blockbuster sent by the Pedroncelli family in premium Dry Creek – plus Bill Knuttel’s Sonoma gold-medal winner and a powerful red from Lodi (Zin’s historical home).

6 btls: 2 x DeLoach & Black St. Peter; 1 x Kore & The Mission

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12 btls (3 of each) $244.99 $159.99 M00103

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6 btls: 2 x Dmn. St. Francois & Kore; 1 x La Syrah de Folie & l’Hortus

Sumptuous SyrahDeep, complex Syrah is an ideal red for the holidays – especially served with hearty fare. Travel to France for a spicy offering courtesy of the acclaimed Domaine de l’Hortus (which has a real cult following); an old-vine gem from Jean Comus’ tiny estate; a boutique bottling sent by the award-winning Mark Hoddy; and an oak-aged treat from the great Bill Knuttel and California’s renowned North Coast.

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The Smart Way to Buy Premium Bordeaux

Here’s exclusive access to two of the most sought-after Bordeaux vintages ever –

courtesy of the region’s most dynamic cellar. At Le Chai au Quai, Haut-Brion-trained Jean-

Marc Sauboua treats top “parcels” of Bordeaux to luxurious barrel aging. With no famous

château name to pay for, you enjoy premium-quality wine that could easily cost twice the price.

Pauillac, Pomerol and Margaux are magical words in fine wine. These famed villages scored

99, 98 and 95 Parker Points in their respective vintages – and your top-notch cuvées are not

to be missed. Delicious now (a hallmark of 2009 and 2010), they’ll reward cellaring. You’ll also

enjoy a juicy, Merlot-laden gem from a top Saint–Emilion satellite, a fine Cabernet-rich Médoc,

and a sumptuous Castillon (a Saint-Emilion neighbor that’s garnering serious praise).

Margaux, Pauillac, Pomerol … JUST $25 a bottle

“The Essence of Modern Bordeaux.”

— Hugh Johnson on Le Chai au Quai

“A Fabulous Venture.”

— Decanter magazine on Le Chai au Chai

Only a handful of these glory-vintage reds were made. Hurry for yours.

Le Grand Chai 2009s & 2010s

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Glorious Châteauneuf-du-PapeTwo luxurious 2011 treats – plus final bottles of a favorite 2010

Rich, complex and full of natural warmth and generosity, Châteauneuf-

du-Pape makes a big impression at special gatherings. It’s also one

of the top values in fine wine today. For delicious proof, look no further.

Blockbuster 2010 Thierry Wallet’s Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre

delivers the full-fruit opulence you’d expect in a 98-Wine-Spectator-

point year. Hautes Terres Rouge 2010

“Disarmingly Lush and Seductive” writes Robert Parker of this

estate’s famed reds – and here’s the special cuvée they bottle just

for our customers. Domaine de Nalys 2011

Big-Name Exclusive Parker “can’t speak highly enough of the job

that Patrick Lesec does.” We feel the same about his latest release.

Delicious now and over the next decade. Hommage du Rhone 2011

With collectors snapping up 2010, and 2011 tasting delicious, these will sell fast. Don’t miss out.

Châteauneuf Showcase 6 btls only $169.99 code X00096

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Fill Your Rack for the Festivities12 deep, dark reds to help you stock up in style – almost 40% OFF

* Price applies when you also order 12 or more other bottles of wine.

This time of year, it pays to have a good selection of wines on hand. These rich,

crowd-pleasing reds are yours for JUST $10 a bottle*.

Strike gold with The Prospector, a blackberry-filled treat from California’s Sierra

Foothills. Portuguese star José Neiva’s rare Alicante Bouchet will be the talk of

the party, with its cinnamon-spice character. The Schroeder family’s Patagonian

Cabernet Sauvignon delivers deep, dark cherry and toasty vanilla flavor.

Over to Italy for a taste of Angelo Maci’s “intensely fruity” Negroamaro (a

Decanter silver medalist), then to South Africa for the acclaimed Spier Estate’s

signature Pinotage Reserve (packed with juicy red berries). Last (but never

least) is Gran Bombero, Xavier Domecq’s gold-medal,

barrel-aged Spanish Garnacha – always a big favorite.

High sell-out risk at this price – please hurry.

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BIG REDS Holiday Add-On

JUST $10

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Big Reds Holiday Add-On 12 btls normally $196.99 Today only

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6 btls $71.94 $69.99 T00037NV 12 btls $142.99 $119.99 B00037NV

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Great Deals on Best-Selling RedsAcclaimed ‘Super Tuscan’ Italian critic Luca Maroni calls Simona Barbanera’s

top cuvée “one of the all-time great Super Tuscans.”

This far more affordable version is made with the same

grape blend, and just won a top gold in Berlin. Saracosa 2011, Rosso di Toscana

Trophy-Winning Grande Réserve “Good, complex fruit with terrific concentration …

a wine of immense character,” wrote IWC judges of

this barrel-aged Grande Réserve from the Bonfils

family’s 60-year-old southern French vines.

Château Millegrand 2010, Minervois

Gold-Medal ‘Super Cuvée’ Introducing the newly released “big brother” of Opi

Sadler’s best-selling Waxed Bat – already sporting

gold from Mundus Vini (the world’s largest wine show).

A smooth, steak-ready Cab/Malbec blend.

The Waxed Bat Reserve 2010, Mendoza

SAVE $40 on a Rich California Red Many of the regions at the epicenter of California’s

gold rush are today known for premium wine. This

proprietary red from Parker-praised Reed Renaudin

is your proof: lush fruit and spicy notes from oak aging.

The Prospector 2012, California

Ultra-Smooth Italian Charmer “If all table wine were this good (and this good value),

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winning writer Richard Neill’s take on this silky red

from the talented Scipione Giuliani. Taste for yourself.

Il Papavero NV, Italia

Double-Gold Rhône Red The new vintage of Thierry Ferlay’s acclaimed red is

the follow-up to his triple-gold 2011, and has already

won two top French golds. Look forward to ripe berry

flavors edged by wild herbs. Especially food-friendly.

Prince de Courthézon 2012, Côtes-du-Rhône AOC

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