2009 Orin Swift Cellars, Mercury Head, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley $85.00

by admin on January 28, 2012

95% Cabernet Sauvignon & 5% Merlot.  Ripe aromas of cassis, violet and boysenberry lead into a lush palate that continues with hints of dark cherry and bramble fruit framed by bright acidity and subyle structure.  Soft and and long finish.

Gregg Peron, Proprietor

Village Wine Cellar, Scottsdale

 

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2007 Shafer Vineyards, Hillside Select, Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, 98+pts Parker, $240.00

by admin on November 29, 2011

25th vintage.  Offers aromatic elegance and classic Stage Leap District flavors of black fruit, mocha, black plums, cassis, juicy black and red cherry, black tea, with spice and warm toast.  Ripe, silken tannins result in a pleasing, lengthy finish, smooth texture, and a refined structure which offers the potential for very long term aging,  Elias Fernandez, winemaker.

Gregg Peron, Proprietor, Village Wine Cellar, Scottsdale

 

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2010 Tablas Creek Vineyard, Patelin de Tablas, Blanc & Rouge, Paso Robles $21.00 per bottle

November 1, 2011

Blanc: 50% Grenache Blanc, 33% Viognier, 10% Roussane & 7% Marsanne. Shows the richness of Grenache Blanc in its white peaches, flowers and jasmine, Beautifully delineated and a terrific value. Robert Parker Rouge: 39% Syrah, 36% Grenache, 22% Mourvedre & 3% Counoise. Plump, mouth-filling black and red licorice, wild berry, grilled meat and sanguine flavors. [...]

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2009 Cayuse Vineyards, Syrah, Walla Walla Valley $95.00

October 28, 2011

Two 2009 Syrahs in stock: Cailloux Vineyard and En Cerise Vineyard. Biodynamically farmed, Just released, no ratings as of yet. Gregg Peron Village Wine Cellar Scottsdale

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2010 Orin Swift Cellars, Abstract, California Red $33.00

October 27, 2011

Grenache, Petite Sirah & Syrah. The aromas are laced with crushed black fruits and bing cherry. The palate shows excellent structure and balanced acidity. Very distinctive label. Gregg Peron Village Wine Cellar Scottsdale

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2009 M. Chapoutier, Cotes du Rhone Bellerushe, Southern Rhone, 89 pts Parker $13.00

October 20, 2011

60% Grenache & 40% Syrah. Sleeper of the vintage! Big, spicy, peppery, kirsch scented nose. Medium bodied, juicy flavors with intriguing mminerality and loads of fruit and texture. Biodynamically farmed vineyards. Gregg Peron, Proprietor Village Wine Cellar

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2008 Realm Cellars, Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard, Napa Valley, 94+pts Parker $125.00

October 17, 2011

100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Equivalent of a Bordeaux first or second growth. Creme de cassis notes intermixed with a chocolate streak, cedar wood, fruitcake and spice box. Deep, rich, full bodied and intense. Aged in 1005new Fren oak taransaud. Gregg Peron, Proprietor Village Wne Cellar, Scottsdale

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2009 Blackbird Vineyards, Proprietary Red, Arise, Napa Valley $55.00

October 13, 2011

58% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc & 22% Cabernet Sauvignon. Arresting aromas of cherry, blackberry, fig and cedar. Showing enticing flavors of plum and spice within structured layers of red fruit. Aged in French Oak barrels for 21 months. 10 acres in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley planted in 1997. Gregg Peron, Proprietor

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2009 Sea Smoke Cellars, Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills: Southing @ $70.00 and Ten @ $95.00

October 5, 2011

2009 Southing: Seductive nose exhibits fresh leather, rose water, black cherry, violets and hint of macerated cherry. The fine tannins and minerality are enhanced by the estate vineyard’s cool climate acidity. 2009 Ten: Brooding and intense. Aromas begin with notes of chocolate cake, dried blueberry and lavender, then cassis and dusty black berries. Firm, mature [...]

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2008 Shafer Vineyards, Syrah, Relentless, Napa Valley, 95 pts Parker $60.00

September 29, 2011

75% Syrah & 25% Petite Sirah. 30 months in 100% new 60 gallon French Oak Barrels. Full bodied with sensational extract and richness. Smoky barbeque notes, full bodied opulence and tremendous depth, power and richness. Gregg Peron, Proprietor

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