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Since we are getting so many new wines in the store, we are going to use the Dover Wine Blog to keep you up to date on all the new wines! Because of a faltering wine economy, there are a lot of great deals that we are running into, and sharing the reduced prices with you. So be on the lookout and be quick, some of these wines will go fast!
September 2010
Domaine L'Aujardiere Chardonnay $17--unoaked and bursting with fruit
Domaine du Salvard Chevegny $17--a blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay-light and bright
Domaine de la Chanteleusiere Bourgueil $21--quality Cabernet Franc from Loire
Chateau Haut-Mayne Sauternes $23--elegant dessert wine
Jewell Towne Orange Muscat $18--a great local fave
Jewell Towne Marechal Foch $18--locally grown red that makes the grade
August 2010
Grayson Cellars Pinot Noir $17--a California Pinot with acidity and balance
The Wait Rose' $14--a Malbec Rose'. Delish.
Erath Pinot Blanc $14--lots of citrus and flower notes
Erath Pinot Gris $14--a great alternative to Pinot Grigio-with spice notes and richer body
Erath Pinot Noir $19--a wonderful Oregon Pinot Noir with balance and structure
Erath Pinot Noir Estate Selection $29--richer than its little brother.
La Posta Malbec $21--big and structured, with lots of flavor
Man Sauvignon Blanc $13--wonderful with a richness that defies the price
Man Cabernet Sauvignon $13--smoky and lighter style, but with wonderful flavors
Douglass Hill Merlot $10-simply, you can't beat it for the money
Decoy Sauvignon Blanc $21--a wonderful expression of California Sauvignon Blanc
Champalou Vouvray $27--a classic
LaBelle Blueberry $21--not overly sweet, just well-made
LaBelle Cranberry $16--ditto
July 2010
Three Saints Steak House Red $17--full and rich and just right for summer BBQ
Bonny Doon Vin de Gris Rose' $17--a bright rose' from the Central Coast of CA, another BBQ wine
Tolloy Sauvignon Blanc $12--why would we bring SB from Italy? Because we love quality and value
Vieux Telegramme Chateauneuf du Pape $47--from a classic produce comes a classic wine
Torre Migliori Montepulciano d'Abruzzo $17--a quality wine at this price
Perrier Jouet Champagne $45--another value Champagne from a lesser-known producer-our specialty
Chateau Graves de Liron White Bordeaux $12--trust us: run and buy this as fast as you can (won't be available until July 15)
Chateau Michel de Vert Lussac Bordeaux $16--really love the quality for this price
Chateau Clos Lavizon Bordeaux $15--Another rich yet chalky Bordeaux.
Lovivalo Tempranillo $18--a beguling richness with lots of earth tones.
Kesselstatt Piersporter Kabinett $19--this wine is supposed to be in the $30-$35 range. Just rich and gorgeous. Won't last.
Guntrum Dry Riesling $14--wonderful aromas and biting acidity. A steal.
Airfield Estate Chardonnay $16--an unoaked Chard that is crisp and refreshing, with tropical fruit.
Taz Pinot Noir $42--a single vineyard Pinot from Santa Barbara County. Drank one myself. Delicious.
Perrier Jouet Brut Champagne $45--from Marie, our Champagne expert, "I would drink this over Dom Perignon any day." 'Nuf said.
June 2010
Darioush Chardonnay $48--Rich and round, just exquisite!
Darioush Caravan Cabernet $48--a bit less money than its big brother ($40 less) but amazing depth for this luscious Cab
Wind Gap Trousseau Gris $25--an elegant effort from Russian River Valley--honeydew melon and peach notes
Quatro Mani Toh-Kai $16--our first wine from Slovenia--floral and fresh with melon and lime.
Sierra Cantabria Rioja Crianza $24--Back In Stock!-we absolutely love this wine-Rioja as it should be.
Heartland Stickelback Red $15--back by popular demand (seriously).
Spellbound Cabernet Sauvignon $17--a fine wine from a Dover guy, with richness that surpasses the price
Spellbound Petit Sirah $17--we know it isn't in season, but we couldn't pass the quality.
La Posta Malbec $21--a great vintage from a great producer
Tikal Patriota $23--60% Bonarda/40% Malbec-dark and earthy
Neirano Brachetto d'Acqui $19--fun red summer bubbly
Warwick Pinotage $19--for all you fans out there-this is $5 off!
Thurston Wolfe Howling Zin $22--this is a howling good Zin
May 2010
Baileyana Chardonnay $24--Burgunding style with a finish that goes on and on
Tapiz Malbec $18--if you are looking for a full-bodied Malbec, this is it
Fontanafredda Barbera $18--hard to find this quality under $20
Lunae Vermentino $17--this is your "I like Pinot Grigio with some body" wine
Clifford Bay Sauvignon Blanc $13--just so you know, Steve has added this to his "drinking at home on the deck" wine list
Okanogan Gewurztraminer $19--lots of citrus with a tinge of sweetness
Bergevin Lane Calico White $20--Chardonnay and Vigonier blend-quite nice
White Oak Sauvignon Blanc $23--one of the best we have had, with richness and balance
Luna Beberide $23--a blend of Cab, Merlot and Mencia (?)-we think the name means drunken moon, but we aren't sure
Airlie Pinot Gris $17--a spicy wine that refreshes-from Oregon
Spellbound Chardonnay $19--crisp and clean, with a Dover, NH winemaker
Banyan Gewurztraminer $17--a well-made effort from Monterey, CA-intense and refreshing
Darioush Viognier $48--entering "one of the best whites we have ever had" category. The richest white you will ever taste. Elegant.
Wellington Noir de Noir $25--a full-bodied wine brought in special just for Dover Wine. Alicante Bouschet is the grape
Angels Landing Cabernet Sauvignon $25--a high quality Cab from Napa. Careful, it may become your favorite
April 2010
Okanogan Merlot $15-full-bodied style from Washington
Spruce Goose Pinot Noir $23-light and delicate, with balance, from Oregon
Commanderie Rose $18-traditonal French style rose with notes of strawberry and watermelon
Vistamar Pinot Noir $13-this is how good it is-Steve is drinking it at home, and he is picky
Vistamar Sauvignon Blanc $13-so good it replaced one of our long-standing Sauvignon Blancs
Vistamar Cabernet Sauvignon $10-just so you could have a $10 Cabernet to call your own
Salenval Albarino $15--try this with seafood
Valdelainos Verdejo/Viura $17-aromatic and rich
Spann Cabernet Sauvignon $36-we poured this at class and people loved it!
Roberts Rock Chardonnay/Chenin Blanc $13-a fun summer sipper
Peter Paul Pinot Noir $30-Peter's first Pinot is a smash hit
Cesca Vincet Priorat $23-Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot and Carignan-mocah and earth tones
Bighorn Cellars Chardonnay $24-for those of you who like oaky/buttery Chardonnay, this is for you!
Fall Line Cabernet Sauvignon $25-another mistake we are taking advantage-this is their $40 Cabernet. Bad for them, good for you.
Riveraerie Sangiovese $20-a fun alternative to Italian Sangiovese
March 2010
Pierre Andre Savigny Les Beaune $36-gorgeous Pinot Noir from Burgundy
Bouza Chardonnay $19-from Uruguay, balanced and layered. Delicious
Talbott Pinot Noir Sleepy Hollow Vineyar $48-exquisite from Monterrey and customer recommended
Goldeneye Pinot Noir $65-highly rated Pinot Noir from Anderson Valley
Kinker Brick Syrah $20-looking for a great value in Syrah? This is it!
Eolo Grand Rseserve Tannat/Cabernet Sauvignon $24-this wine has depth and richness that belies its price
Agua de Piedra Malbec $15-fast becoming the favorite of many, this wine has rich fruit but extremely well made
Hendry Zinfandel Block 7 & 22 $37-tasted this in Napa-Wow!
Hendry Cabernet Sauvignon $65-the best Cabernet from our California trip
Stump Jump Riesling $17-a find from Australia-a drier style, definitely not what you expect
Oberon Cabernet Sauvignon $26-a gem from Napa Valley with balance and structure
Wellington Merlot $19-well made from Sonoma from a producer we love
Lesec Beaumes de Venise $21-earthy Rhone blend that is amazingly structured and tannic
Piero Mancini Vermintino $10-original price is $22-what a bargain and we have a bunch
Tom Eddy Sauvignon Blanc $18-time to line up what you will drink as the weather turns warm; start with this
Tola Nero d'Avola $21-amazing Sicilian varietal
Argilos Nemea $17-a new Greek effort, just in time for the holidays
Notios Nemea White $17-see above
Wellington Sauvignon Blanc $16-just well-made, straight forward Sav Blanc
Unit Syrah $35-shipped in just for us-You CAN'T buy this anywhere but at Dover Wine. Just perfectly balanced
Unti Petit Frere $35-a rare commodity of richness-Grenache, Syrah and Mouvedre
February 2010
Domaine du Bagnol Cassis Blanc $23--a beautiful white from France with grapes growing near the Mediterranean Sea. You can smell the salt water in the wine!
I'M Pinot Noir $35--A Willamette Valley Pinot Noir from Isabel Mondavi. Delicious
Tierra del Fuego Chardonnay $16--shockingly rich from Chile.
Oxford Landing GSM $13--red blend of Grenace, Syrah and Mouvedre from Australia. This is a fantastic wine for the money.
Casa Castillo Monastrell $14--full and rich with 90 Pts from Wine Advocate
Rheingraf Trocken Riesling $24--dry Riesling, just a winner
Rheingraf Riesling Spatles $30--rich and full, with just a touch of sweetness.
January 24
Bila-Haut Cotes Rousillon $17--chocolate, black cherry and cassis
Mestizaje Bobal Red $16--a fun blend from Spain
Domaine Gilbert Menetou-Salon $22--we can't find any Sancerre that we like, so this will more than do
Easton Zinfandel $20--this is their best effort in Zinfandel-delicious
Chateau Musar 1998 Rouge $52--a classic. If you are a wine geek, you must try this! Read an article about Chateau Musar here: chateau_musar
Santa Florentina Malbec $12--we love the Torrontes, now we love this
Rive Gauche Chinon $17--Cabernet Franc in an old-world style
Ken Forrester Pinotage $12--the third vintage we have had from this producer, easily their best
Sorrentino Lacryma Christi White $17--if you like Pinot Grigio, try this!
Thurston Wolfe Zinfandel Port $19--A brilliant effort from Washington.
January 8, 2010
Here are the new wines from December that we never got around to posting!
Conde de Subriats Cava $15--pretty sparkler from Spain. 88 Pts. Wine Advocate
Chasing Lions $16-a tasty blend from Napa Valley-Cabernet, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot
Chalk Hill Chardonnay $45-a Russian River classic with creaminess and depth
Castell Silvaner 2007 GG $65-Steve's favorite from his Germany trip
Basserman Jordan Kabinett Riesling $27--grapefruit notes with acidity and structure
Valckenberg Dry Riesling $16--dispelling the myth that all Rieslings are sweet.
Maximin Grunhauser Spatlese Riesling $39--lots of spice and wonderful sweetness
Tierra del Fuego Syrah $16--Not as a big and bold as Australia, this Chilean Syrah is more sleek and food friendly
Kangarilla Road Shiraz $23--Spicy and bold with big tannins
Piazzo Barberesco $39--hard to find this quality Barberesco at this price
Piazzo Barolo $49--Ditto
Gode Due Italian Blend $14--we liked it at $17, but it's outstanding at this price!
Lolonis Zinfandel $21--Zesty and flavorful as well as Organic.
Chateau St. Jean Pinot Noir $19--Quite wonderful for this price. A well-known producer and a quality wine
Taz Pinot Noir $24--Rich and complex with strawberry, black tea, dusty cherry and cinnamon
Quinta do Coa $20--One of our best values! Layered and complex with tannins and plush fruit. 91 Pts. Wine Spectator
Urban Riesling $15--Just a pretty table wine that pairs well with so many foods
Clayhouse Cabernet Sauvignon $17--Rich red fruit and and dusty spices
D'Arioush Cabernet Sauvignon $88--the Granddaddy of them all. If you are a fan of quality Napa Cabernets, this will be your new favorite!
November 19
Hopler Pinot Noir $24--classic Pinot from Austria
Mirabile Nero D'Avola $19--a load on the palate, but all fruit, no oak. Organic
Vinosia Primitivo $16--just try this-trust us
Pascual Granger Chenas Beaujolais $19--classic style that puts well-made Beaujolais on the map.
Pascual Granger Moulin-A-Vent Beaujolais $20--a bit fuller bodied, with earthy notes
Pascual Granger Beaujolais Village $15--can you tell we like this producer?
Side Yard Sweet Red $13--Dornfelder is the grape, for those who like well-made but sweet
Heller Estate Chardonnay $24--Wow, just amazing richness, yet balanced
Heller Estate Cabernet $26--if you fancy yourself a Cab drinker, you must buy a bottle.
Alpataco Pinot Noir $17--beautiful from Argentina
Arabella Cabernet Sauvignon $13--takes like Cab, with dark earth notes
Arabella Merlot $13--yep, that's what Merlot should taste like, but with smoke and mushroom notes.
Don Pascual Viognier $15--this will be on the table for Thanksgiving for the owners of Dover Wine. 'nuf said.
November 12
Ken Forrester Cabernet/Merlot-$14--earthy with fruit and structure
Mate Cabernet Sauvignon $42--amazing Cabernet from Italy. 91 Pts. Wine Spectator
November 5
Chateau Lagarosse Bordeaux $18--from the great 2005 vintage, just brought it back because it is ready to drink now! Opened one from the cellar. Amazing.
Charles Lafite Orgueil Champagne 1989--$60. A vintage Champagne for a steal. Normally $110.
St. Clement Orappas Cabernet Sauvignon $65--rich and full, just amazing .
Taft Street Chardonnay $15--some oak, but balanced with acidity.
Joahannishof Charta Rielsing $24--Drier style, and one of our favorites.
Rousseau Muscadet $20--classic style Muscadet with citrus and melon notes
Mercer Chardonnay $19--some well-made Chardonnays come from Washington and this certainly is a class leader
Mercer Merlot $24--one of the best Merlots to come along in a while. Will cause you to rethink Merlot.
Chateau Tour de Gilet Bordeaux $19--body, structure, great vintage (2005), great price=No Brainer
Chateau Mont St. Fort $15--ditto
October 14
Bouza Tannat $22--Earthy and dirty from Uruguay. A must for steak, lamb and all things BBQ.
Cenit Termpranillo $44--This is a special wine from Spain with 15 years of aging possible. Always high scores and high quality.
John Duval Shiraz $48--Finally, this is back! A beauty from the Penfolds Grange winemaker. 94 Pts. WS
Robert Sinskey Pinot Noir $49--each year, a classic is produced and this is no exception.
Joseph Carr Pinot Noir $26--a true Sonoma Coast style: acidity offset by earthy aromas and a wonderful palate. Joe does it again.
October 21
Chateau Bousquette $19--a great blend from Languedoc
Creta Tempranillo $16--rich and bold, with pepper and other spicy notes
Tilia Bonarda $13--Tilia ventures into a new area, with medium body and acidity for food pairings. All you Malbec drinkers should give this a go!
Geode Chardonnay $18--tropical fruit with notes of oak. Full-bodied and balanced.
Brazin Zinfandel $20--deep, inky color, with bold aromas of spice and mocha, with intense plum and chocolate on the palate.
Vina Zaco Tempranillo $16--bright cherry and violet aromas, with licorice, clove, and vanilla on the palate.
Capestrano Montepulciano d'Abruzzo $13--light and bright with soft cherry and red berry flavors.
Rossopece Sangiovese $13--Bright berry fruit flavors and soft, silky tannins
Crochet Sancerre Rouge $39--Classic Pinot Noir from Loire, with all the qualities of Burgundy: acidity, full mid-plate, clean finish. Outstanding
The Red One First Drop $15--Cabernet, Shiraz and Barbera, full, but not over the top. Australian
Mate Brunello $59--Plum jam, fruit and chalkiness. A classic. 91 Pts. WS. Found it on the internet for much more.
Cakebread Sauvignon Blanc $29--just in time for the holidays
October 28
Lucien Jacob Cotes de Beaune Blanc $25--classic Burgundian Chardonnay with minerality, acidity and wonderful fruit. $10 less than it should be.
Oaknogoan Pinot Noir $22--smoky and rich, a beauty from Washington
Atlas Cumbres Malbec $14--rich on the palate and well-made. You will be impressed
Atlas Cumbres Viognier $14--drier than most, but with wonderful fruit and food-pairing acidity
Illahe Gruner Veltliner $18--dwe didn't know they grew Gruner in Oregon, but here we are! Classic Gruner notes with a just a bit of sweetness on the end. I'm thinking turkey.
OS Winery Red $22--what a steal, we love this effort. Full of rich fruit-Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah, et al.
Baudana Lorenso $20--retails at $38 and our distributor had one case. Classic Italian with Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Barbera.
Ferriere Radoux $34--THIS IS THE DEAL! We discovered this wine a few weeks ago, got two cases and it went fast. It is an amazing blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc. 500 cases made and retails for $53 on the internet. Do not miss on this. There is a limited amount and we have it all!
Europa Chocovine $14--got a sweet tooth? Think Baileys or Mudslide. The wonderful licuer will keep you coming back for more.
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