Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Mystery Case!

JJ Buckley's Mystery Case™ case of wine

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JJ Buckley's Mystery Case is by far our most popular offering - we do all the work while you simply sit back and save big on 12 exciting wines! Yes, we're talking huge savings of 50%. With just one click of the mouse you'll receive 12 different wines (chosen randomly from the list below) and the average price you'll pay per bottle is just $8.25. This is THE opportunity to sample 12 terrific wines and save 50% with JJ Buckley's Mystery Case.

For only $99, you will receive one bottle each of 12 unique, randomly selected wines from the list below. Save yourself the time and hassle of picking and choosing an assortment of wines for your everyday drinking and put your faith in the JJ Buckley Mystery Case! As you can see, many of these wines retail for $20+ per bottle, so this is a win-win proposition. Buy a case or two and get in on the deal that everyone at JJ Buckley is talking about!

Our last Mystery Case went out way back in October, before Thanksgiving and the Holiday rush, and since then numerous people have been wondering if a new selection will ever be offered. Now that we have all had some time to recuperate, it's a great time for our fifth Mystery Case, which may be our best one yet.

Click Here to place your order for a mystery case of 12 randomly selected wines for $99.

Mystery bottles will be selected from the list below:

USA - CALIFORNIA

2006 Cosentino Winery Pinot Noir Sonoma County 750ml - $24.99
JJ Buckley, Mar 2008: "Light ruby core with a faint pink rim. Cooler climate Pinot notes of earth and herbal fruits. Red cherry on the palate. Soft and round with nice acid on the finish."- Mike Supple

2000 Longoria Syrah Santa Barbara County 750ml - $21.99
JJ Buckley, Mar 2008: "Bright purple core with a ruby rim. Light plum and dark cherry aromas. Chewy tannins on the mid palate leading to a black cherry finish."- Mike Supple

2003 Nonno Zito Calogera-Lily Tocai Bien Nacido Vineyard 750ml - $23.99
JJ Buckley, Feb 2003: "Bright yellow core with a golden tint, thinning around the rim. Big candied lemon aromas are accented by cantaloupe, light toasted walnut and a hint of oak. Round and full in the mouth with a nice medium-bodied weight. A good amount of acid keeps it bright. Creamy lemons are surrounded by cantaloupe and yellow pear, leading to a nice cream and butter finish."- Mike Supple

2002 St Clement Merlot 750ml - $22.99
JJ Buckley, Dec 2004: "Dark, almost black core, surrounded by a bright maroon and crimson rim. Warm, rich aromas of black cherries, plum and blackberries with sweet cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar and molasses. On the palate there is a nice solid core of red and black fruits. Good ripe tannins supporting the body, and a lingering hazelnut, baker's chocolate and plum finish."- Mike Supple

2000 Steele Syrah Parmelee Hill Vineyard 750ml - $23.99
Wine Spectator, Jan 2003, 86 points: "Tart and firm, with black cherry, cedar, beef and bitter chocolate character. Tangy acidity, solid tannin and cedary flavors linger on the finish. Drink now through 2007. 500 cases made."

2005 Whitehall Lane Chardonnay 750ml - $27.99
JJ Buckley, Oct 2007: "Very bright in the glass with solid gold core. Ripe fruit aromas of pineapple, yellow apple and pear are surrounded by fresh herbal notes and a hint of slate. A subtle entry on the palate builds in acid on the mid through to the finish. Tropical pineapple flavors dominate the palate and are backed by a rich oak and cream component giving the wine a nice medium bodied mouth feel. Lingering notes of pear and pineapple with vanilla spice."- Mike Supple

AUSTRALIA

2004 Rosemount Semillon / Chardonnay Proprietary Blend 750ml - $6.99
Stephen Tanzer, Aug 2005, 88 points: "Pale gold color. Perfumed, leesy, buttery aromas of honeyed peach and mango. Ripe and smoky on the palate, with flavors of ripe pineapple, lichee and apricot firmed by juicy acids. Persistent and firm on the back end. A nice showing for this bottling."

AUSTRALIA - SOUTH AUSTRALIA

2002 Pearson Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml - $33.99
Wine Advocate, Oct 2004, 90 points: "There are 150 cases of the 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon, a blend 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Malbec. Aromas of smoky oak, black currants, flowers, loamy soil, and anise are followed by a medium to full-bodied Cabernet with good tannic structure as well as a pure finish. Drink it over the next decade."

2001 Pirramimma Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml - $24.99
Wine Spectator, Jun 2004, 88 points: "Firm and a bit chunky, but generous with its currant and spicy oak flavors, which linger nicely. Drink now through 2009. 4,000 cases made. -HS"

2002 Reschke Vitulus Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml - $24.99
Wine Spectator, Jan 2004, 86 points: "Lithe, supple style has a layer of ripe currant at the core, finishing with fine tannins and a coffee note. Best from 2007 through 2012. 2,000 cases made. -HS"

FRANCE - BORDEAUX

2001 Charmail Bordeaux Blend 750ml - $19.99
Wine Advocate, Jun 2004, 87 points: "...Charmail's 2001...is a pleasant, elegant, medium-bodied effort. Drink it over the next 5-7 years."

FRANCE - BURGUNDY

2003 Collonge, Domaine de la Macon Fuisse Chardonnay 750ml - $12.99
JJ Buckley, Mar 2008: "Medium gold core with a lighter rim. Yellow pear aromas followed by a touch of cream and wet slate. There is a hint of sweet on the palate with big pear, apple and peach flavors leading to the medium length finish." - Mike Supple

FRANCE - LANGUEDOC ROUSSILLON

2001 Galtier, Domaine Coteaux du Languedoc Cuvee Kermes Proprietary Blend 750ml - $12.99
JJ Buckley, Mar 2008: "Dark core with a garnet rim. Plums, vitamin C, smoke and black cherry on the nose. Dense black fruit on the palate. Medium bodied."- Mike Supple

2004 Lamargue, Chateau Costieres de Nimes Proprietary Blend 750ml - $7.99
JJ Buckley, Mar 2008: "Medium ruby core with a touch of garnet in the rim. Very perfumy with flowers and fresh herbs over darker charcoal and black cherry. Soft and round in the mouth with a nice lingering dark fruit finish."- Mike Supple

2003 Valensac, Domaine de Reserve Lafon Merlot 750ml - $10.99
JJ Buckley, Mar 2008: "Dark core with a brick red rim. Plum, red cherry and spicy cinnamon aromas. Licorice on the palate surrounded by bold cedar, leading to white truffle and prunes on the finish. Nice tannic grip on the back."- Mike Supple

FRANCE - RHONE

2003 Vieux Lazaret, Domaine du Cotes Du Ventoux Prestige Proprietary Blend 750ml - $9.99
JJ Buckley, Mar 2008: "Black and ruby core with a lighter rim. Sweet black licorice and black cherry over wet stone aromas. Medium bodied with dark flavors of stewed plums, cassis, dark anise and a hint of game."- Mike Supple

ITALY - TRENTINO ALTO ADIGE

2004 Concilio Pinot Grigio Contessa Manci Pinot Gris 750ml - $13.99
JJ Buckley, Mar 2008: "Pale lemon green in the glas. Crisp, light aromas of flint and sweet green apple. Medium bodied with very crisp acidity. Good minerality and apple flavors. Light and refreshing. "- Mike Supple

ITALY - TUSCANY

2002 Fuligni Rosso di Montalcino Sangiovese 750ml - $29.99
JJ Buckley, Mar 2008: "Bright ruby core with a lighter orange rim. Dark plum and black cherry aromas backed by sweet tobacco and black truffles. The palate mirrors the nose well with a medium body and nice length of finish."- Mike Supple

2005 Placido Rosso di Montalcino Sangiovese Grosso 750ml - $14.99
JJ Buckley, Mar 2008: "Deep ruby core with a vibrant rim. Dark cherry, cassis, black truffle and roasted leather aromas. Smooth entry on the palate. Nice acid on the mid-palate. Caramel and black cherry linger on the finish."- Mike Supple

ITALY - UMBRIA

2005 Castello Delle Regine Bianco Proprietary Blend 750ml - $15.99
JJ Buckley, Mar 2008: "30% Charonnday, 30% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Riesling, 10% Pinot Grigio. Medium gold with a bright rim.The Reisling really lifts the aromas out of the glass giving a nice white flower nose with whice licorice and sweet candied citrus peel. Dry and crisp entry onto the palate with apricot and yellow apple flavors. Nice acid and balance leading to a medium length finish. A fun little wine."- Mike Supple

2005 Cecchi Orvieto Classico Proprietary Blend 750ml - $6.99
JJ Buckley, Oct 2007: "Pale lemon yellow with a clear core. Very light and flinty on aromas. Fresh floral notes are underscored by wild honeycomb. Nice acidity on the front of the palate. The honeycomb comes through strong, with wet stone and lingering citrus notes."- Mike Supple

ITALY - VENETO

2003 Ecco Domani Merlot Delle Venezie 750ml - $9.99
JJ Buckley, Mar 2008: "Dark ruby core with a pink and orange rim. Milk chocolate and smokey aromas over red cherry and raspberry. Soft entry in the mouth. Easy drinking red cherry with an earthy mineral finish."- Mike Supple

NEW ZEALAND - MARLBOROUGH

2005 Thornbury Sauvignon Blanc 750ml - $16.99
Wine Spectator, Nov 2006, 88 points: "Bright and zingy, with a pretty apricot note adding interest to the lime and green apple flavors, persisting nicely on the finish. Drink now. 1,000 cases imported. -HS"

SOUTH AFRICA - COASTAL REGION

2001 Fleur du Cap Merlot 750ml - $11.99
Wine Spectator, Jan 2003, 85 points: "Medium-bodied red and blackberry fruit, with hints of herbs, chocolate and pepper. Moderate finish. Drink now. 35,000 cases made. -JM"

SPAIN

2005 Alta Almanzora Este Proprietary Blend 750ml - $8.99
Wine Advocate, Feb 2008, 89 points: "The 2005 Alto Almanzora "Este" is a blend of 60% Monastrell, 10% Tempranillo, 10% Garnacha with the balance three other varieties. The wine was aged for 6 months in French and American oak. Opaque purple-colored, the wine exhibits a surprisingly complex array of mineral, mushroom, black cherry and blackberry aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with gobs of ripe fruit, this easy drinking wine has a firm, lengthy finish. At the asking price, this is an awesome value. Drink it over the next 2 years (although the adventurous might want to cellar a case or two for a couple of years and be pleasantly surprised by its evolution)."


Click Here to place your order for a mystery case of 12 randomly selected wines for $99.