Highest Scoring California Syrah Under $50

2005 Lagier Meredith Syrah - RP95 Points and ONLY $49.99

Today's offer is almost too good to be true: a well structured, elegant, and balanced California Syrah that, for the last decade, has never scored below 90 points by Robert Parker or Wine Spectator and has never budged from its 50 dollar price point! The 2005 vintage was most recently awarded a remarkable 95 points from Robert Parker, the highest score ever in this winery's impeccable career. We can assure you that the price is on its way up soon.

While Cabernet may be considered king in Napa, many people believe that because the soil and weather there are actually better suited for Syrah than for Cabernet Sauvignon, the brightest future lies with Syrah. Robert Parker explains the California Syrah market by saying: "It is distressing to see how many terrific Syrahs are being made throughout California, often at remarkably fair prices, with fabulous personalities and characters, that are largely ignored in the retail marketplace."

At Langier Meredith they do one thing and one thing only: beautiful, perfumed, French-styled Syrah. Sitting atop Mt. Veeder at 1,300 feet above the valley floor, the grapes bathe in the cool morning sunshine, able to ripen while retaining high acidity and producing concentrated flavor. This is not your typical jammy, super ripe, over-the-top Shiraz, but a subtle, exotic and noble expression of the Syrah grape.

We take great pride in presenting our customers wines that over deliver in their complexity and pleasure profile, while remaining both true to type and fairly priced. This one has it all, so stock up on this highly rated, value priced Napa Valley Syrah before it sells out!

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2005 Lagier Meredith Syrah 750ml - $49.99
Wine Advocate, Jan 2007, 95 points: "I have always enjoyed the elegant, French-styled Syrahs from this winery, and this 2005 appears to be the finest they have yet produced. A beautiful deep ruby/purple hue is accompanied by aromas of blueberries, black raspberries, spice, and ground pepper. Displaying a seamless integration of acidity, alcohol, tannin, and wood, winemaker/proprietor Carol Meredith has fashioned a brilliant Syrah offering substance and style. With full body, superb balance, a silky texture, and a fascinating mouthfeel, it can be drunk now as well as over the next 7-8 years."
JJ Buckley, Jan 2008: "Black and purple in the core with a pink and fuchsia rim. Big swarming dark aromas of blackberry, cassis and fig surround caramel, black olive, rose petals and a touch of wet earth. In the mouth it is impressively smooth and balanced, with ripe yet chewy tannins on the back palate. Sweet dark berry fruits with charcoal and a hint of leather lead to blackberry and black olive on the finish. This opened very nicely after about 30 minutes in the glass." - Mike Supple

RP93 Point Chardonnay for ONLY $17.99

2005 Chateau St. Jean Belle Terre Vineyard Chardonnay - Highest Scoring Chardonnay For Under $20.00!

If you’re looking for one of the best Chardonnay values in the wine world today that is exceptionally well priced and amazingly delicious, we want you to try this one from Sonoma County. This deal simply cannot be beat. With a stellar 93 point rating from Robert Parker, it is the highest scoring Chardonnay in its price range by a wide margin.

The Belle Terre Vineyard Chardonnay by Chateau St. Jean has consistently displayed its ability to impress, most notably being awarded a 90+ point rating by Robert Parker every single vintage since 1997! If you want a go-to Chardonnay that you can open at any occasion and during virtually any meal, this is it.

We suggest keeping a couple cases on hand so you don't run out, because when it’s gone you’ll be sorry. Only 4500 cases were produced and we bought the last of it from the distributor.

Parker has noted that people tend to complain that the finest California wines are often overpriced, but praises Chateau St. Jean and says "this winery releases some offerings that are actually under priced for what’s in the bottle." This is a true bargain to take full advantage of right now and is sure to sell out fast. Enjoy!

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2005 Chateau St Jean Chardonnay Belle Terre Vineyard 750ml - $17.99
Wine Advocate, Jan 2007, 93 points: "The 2005 Chardonnay Belle Terre Vineyard exhibits abundant notes of honeysuckle, white peaches, and apricots in its medium to full-bodied personality. With terrific freshness, purity, and length, it should drink well for 4-5 years."
JJ Buckley, Jan 2008: "Bright lemon yellow color. Apricot and ripe yellow pear aromas are followed by sweet vanilla oak. The front of the palate is dominated by peach, and the oak is much more subdued. Apricot joins the peach with a touch of citrus. Good acidity and medium-bodied with a nice lingering fruit finish and a touch of cream." - Mike Supple