Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Sweet Deals

Selection of High Quality Sweet Wines

Sweet wines are always a treat to enjoy and should be a part of anyone's holiday meal. Below are some of the best deals in sweet wine that we have, including high-end Sauternes, a beautiful sweet wine from the Alsace region, and a Hungarian Eszencia - all at reduced pricing.

You can also click here to view all of our sweet wine in addition to what you see below.

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FRANCE - BORDEAUX

2003 De Suduiraut Sauternes Blend 375ml - ON SALE $30.99 (reg $32.99)
Wine Advocate, Apr 2006, 95 points: "No tasting note was given."
Wine Spectator, Mar 2006, 93 points: "Intense aromas of pecan pie, dried apricot, apples and syrup. Full-bodied, medium-sweet, with a dense mouthfeel of very ripe fruit and a long, powerful and spicy aftertaste. Very, very impressive. Not quite the 2001, but who's arguing? Best after 2010. 6,500 cases made."

2003 Rieussec Sauternes Blend 375ml - ON SALE $31.99 (reg $35.99)
Wine Advocate, Apr 2006, 96 points: "No tasting note was given."
Wine Spectator, Jun 2004, 95 - 100 points: "This is a bodybuilder of a wine. Massive. Full-bodied, very sweet, yet you don't feel it. It seems almost tannic, but there is great sweetness and power. Ginger and honey. Fantastic wine. Score range: 95-100 (JS)"

1994 Yquem, Chateau d' Sauternes Blend 750ml - ON SALE $167.99 (reg $174.99)
Wine Spectator, May 2000: "...Yellow-gold color. Intense aromas of petrol, spice and honey, with dried apricot. Full-bodied, very sweet, with a green apple and honey character; petrol character comes through on the finish...(JS)"

1985 Chateau Gilette Sauternes Blend 750ml - ON SALE $94.99 (reg $179.99)

1985 Chateau Gilette Sauternes Blend 375ml - ON SALE $47.99 (reg $94.99)

HUNGARY

1997 Disznoko Tokay Aszu Eszencia Proprietary Blend 500ml - ON SALE $64.99 (reg $119.99)

FRANCE - ALSACE

2002 Weinbach, Domaine Pinot Gris Altenbourg Selection de Grains Nobles 375ml - ON SALE $84.99 (reg $104.99)
Wine Spectator, Oct 2005, 95 points: "The scent of chanterelles sautéing in butter leads into a racy dessert white sporting orange marmalade, dried pear and quince notes that just won't quit. Great balance and expressive, with a mouthwatering finish. Drink now through 2025. 128 cases made. (BS)"