Thursday, June 12, 2008

Beverly Wine & Beer: 30% Off Sale

Beverly Wine & Beer Co. is holding a special inventory reduction sale, with 30% off wines priced $39.99 and above. This is an incredible opportunity to treat yourself to selections that might not normally find their way home. The 30% discount applies to in-stock items only; excludes Champagne and this week's New Arrivals. The sale runs for one week only -- now through June 22nd.

The possibilities are too numerous to list but here are some examples:

2005 Tyrus Evan Syrah Del Rio Vineyard; Rogue Valley, Oregon (Reg. $44.99, Sale $31.49): Ken Wright, known for his highly-rated, single-vineyard Pinot Noir, introduced a new label in 2003 called Tyrus Evan, producing the "bigger" reds: Claret, Syrah, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Wine Spectator 90 points: "Soft, supple and distinctly spicy, with a green olive note weaving through the black pepper-accented cherry and blackberry flavors. Drink now through 2012. 585 cases made."


2005 Hartley-Ostini "Hitching Post" Pinot Noir; Santa Maria Valley, California (Reg. $44.99, Sale $31.49): Robert Parker 90 points: "My favorite wine of this group is the 2005 Pinot Noir Santa Maria, which possesses the sweetness of Pinot along with an outstanding fragrance of red currants, cherries, loamy soil, fresh mushrooms, dried herbs, and earth. Medium to full-bodied with supple tannin, good acidity, and a round, long finish, it is a classic Santa Maria Pinot Noir that should drink nicely for 7-8 years."

2006 Eric Kent Chardonnay Sonoma Coast; Sonoma, California (Reg. $42.99, Sale $30.09): Wine Spectator 92 points in 2005: "Floral, peach, honeysuckle and melon aromas are distinctive, and the fruit is pure on the palate, with a hint of spice. Ends with an elegant, graceful aftertaste. Drink now through 2010. 225 cases made."

2004 Ridge Monte Bello; Santa Cruz Mountains. Central Coast, California (Reg. $174.99, Sale $122.49): The Monte Bello is the wine that introduced Ridge to the world. Critics consistently offer high praise for this Bordeaux-style blend, and the early tastings of the 2004 indicate the same high level of quality and aging potential. It is not uncommon for this single vineyard gem to mature and improve for 15 to 20 years. Wine Spectator 92-94 points: "A mix of elegance and power, with deep, dark, concentrated cherry cassis, spicebox and cedar notes. Chewy, rustic nuances of herb, eucalyptus, leather and sage flavors fill out on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc."

2003 Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon; Napa, California ($124.99, Reg. $87.49): Robert Parker 94 points: "The rich and intense 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve has a saturated ruby/purple color and is sweet and dark, with a complex nose of creme de cassis, blackberry, subtle oak, and smoke. It is medium to full-bodied and seems richer, fuller, and more intense than the 2004, but again reminds me of a St.-Julien made in Napa."

2005 Eric Kent Syrah "Kalen's Big Boy Blend"; Sonoma, California (Reg. $42.99, Sale $30.09): California Syrah may well be my favorite red -- it strikes a balance between the fruit bomb style in Australia and the earthy French version for a perfect food wine. Every few years the magazines predict great things for Syrah, but for now it remains a bit of a "wine geek" varietal, a wine with great cellaring potential that can still be enjoyed early. The Eric Kent wines are truly boutique selections, with very small production and artistic labels. Handpicked Selection: "Inky dark in the glass, the nose offers up rich, black fruit, black and white pepper, a faint tease of eucalyptus and fertile earth tones. Then a sip unleashes dark cherry, pomegranate, black licorice and cola nut, all lovingly embraced by fine, sweet tannins. While a tad of patience will be handsomely rewarded, if you decide to open one sooner rather than later, a brisk decanting and a couple of hours on the table will enhance it’s youthful charms. 175 cases made."

2003 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte; Pessac Leognan, Bordeaux, France (Reg. $79.99, Sale $55.99): Wine Spectator 93 points, Top 100 in 2006 #58: "Loads of blackberry and licorice with hints of meat and smoked oak. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and lots of very ripe and exotic fruit. Very exotic and wild. Rich finish. Best after 2009." Robert Parker 92 points: "The opulent, accessible 2003 offers a dense plum/ruby-tinged color and a big, sweet bouquet of creme de cassis, smoked herbs, lead pencil, and subtle wood. It is a deep, fleshy, medium to full-bodied offering with low acidity, a plump, opulent texture, and a heady finish. Enjoy this beauty over the next 15+ years."

2003 Chateau Giscours; Margaux, Bordeaux, France (Reg. $74.99, Sale $52.49): Wine Spectator 91 points: "Aromas of blackberry, black olives and licorice. Medium- to full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a fruity finish. Refined and nicely done. Best after 2010." Robert Parker 90 points: "Giscours should be taken seriously by consumers as the quality has been ratcheted up over the last 7-8 years. The deep ruby/purple-hued 2003 offers complex, evolved aromatics of wood smoke, chocolate, charcoal, black cherry jam, and cassis. Lush, medium to full-bodied, and broad, with low acidity, copious glycerin, and a layered, persistent finish (it lasts for 40+ seconds), this beauty can be drunk now or cellared for 15 years."

2005 Finca Torremilanos "Cyclo"; Ribera del Duero, Spain (Reg. $49.99, Sale $34.99): Robert Parker 94 points: "The 2005 Cyclo is 100% Tempranillo sourced from two vineyards, one with 85-year-old vines and the other with 150-year-old vines. The grapes were fermented with native yeasts and the wine spent 18 months in new barriques. Purple/black in color, the wine has a superb perfume of wood smoke, toast, vanilla, floral notes, mineral, blackberry, and licorice. Sumptuous on the palate, the wine is large-scaled, powerful, ripe, and structured. Give it 5-7 years in the cellar for additional complexity to emerge. It will drink well through 2030."

2001 Elio Altare Barolo; La Morra, Piedmont, Italy (Reg. $69.99, Sale $48.99): Wine Spectator 92 points: "Loads of fresh blackberry and cherry aromas to this young wine. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a caressing mouthfeel. Long finish. This is elegant and refined for a young Barolo. Best after 2007. 1,000 cases made." Robert Parker 91 points: "I have tasted nearly every vintage of Elio Altare’s Barolo normale back to 1982 and have seldom been disappointed. The dark-ruby colored 2001 displays a very beautiful and delicately spiced nose, along with flavors of small red fruits and licorice. Offering excellent follow-through as well as length on the palate, it is a Barolo of much harmony and overall balance that comes across as quite classic. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2019."

Dow's 20 Year Old Tawny Port NV; Portugal (Reg. $57.99, Sale $40.59): Wine Enthusiast 91 points: "Soft in texture yet mouthcoating in its intensity, this is a honeyed, nutty wine filled with dried fruit, toffee and almond butter aromas and flavors. Like all tawnies, it won’t improve with bottle age, so drink this while your young vintage Ports hog the cellar space."

2006 Marquis Philips Shiraz 9; McLaren Vale, Australia (Reg. $44.99, Sale $31.49): Robert Parker 92-95 points: "The 2006 Shiraz 9 was tasted from a barrel sample. It has been barrel-fermented in new French and American oak barriques and hogsheads where it has been aging for 14 months (with another 2 months to go prior to bottling). It delivers an alluring bouquet of pain grille, smoke, mocha, espresso, and blue fruits. This is followed by a full-bodied, personality-filled Shiraz with blueberry, blackberry liqueur, licorice, and a hint of chocolate emerging on the palate. Opulent, sweet, and lengthy, it will evolve for several years but can be enjoyed now and over the next 12-15 years."

2006 Glaetzer "Amon Ra"; Barossa Valley, Australia ($99.99, Sale $69.99): Robert Parker 97-100 points: "Amon-Ra has become one of Australia’s icon wines. Made from 100% Shiraz sourced from vineyards ranging in age from 80-120 years and with microscopic yields of 0.5 tons per acre, the 2006 Amon-Ra was aged for 15 months in new French and American oak. The wine is a thick, glass-coating, purple/black in color. The aromas cover a wide range of scents including smoke, vanilla, pepper, Asian spices, coconut, espresso, blueberry, and chocolate. Thick, rich, layered, and complete, this monumental wine offers extraordinary intensity and length. It requires 10-15 years to fully evolve and should easily last through 2040."

2005 Concha Y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon "Don Melchor"; Maipo, Chile (Reg. $74.99, Sale $52.49): Wine Spectator 96 points "Highly Recommended": "Still very tight, but the tannins that lead the way now are sleek and refined, and should easily meld into the huge core of roasted chestnut, black currant paste, warm fig and tar. Has a long, coffee- and loam-tinged finish. Best from 2009 through 2019."

Beverly Wine & Beer Co.
47 Dodge St.
Beverly, MA

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