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July 2010

Dear Wine Friends,

SPECIAL OFFER of HEITZ CELLAR wines from St. Helena, CA. (Only for July.)

We had the pleasure to host Jeanne Cabral, Director of Sales for Heitz Cellars, and taste the latest releases of three legendary Napa Valley vineyards planted with Cabernet Sauvignon: Martha's Vineyard, Trailside Vineyard, and Bella Oaks Vineyard. The red and rosé Grignolino are of superlative quality and show youthful exuberance. The chardonnay is very elegant, wonderfully creamy, with green apple and sweet pear fruit. The oak is tempered showing a crisper, cleaner style.

Since we have been in business since 1969, you'll find many older vintages in our shop. We often get referrals from other wine shops in town for hard to find wines for birthdays and anniversaries.

Matching food with wine choices has been an increasing part of our business. My 30 years in the restaurant industry has provided me with this experience. Thus when in doubt about your wine selection you are welcome to give me a call or bring the menu with you to the shop.

Reading this newsletter you'll notice that the choice of great and affordable wines is still wide in the Greater Seattle area despite the tougher economic times.

ENJOY YOUR SUMMER! Emile and Stephanie

HEITZ CELLAR WINES, (Limited availability)

2007 GRIGNOLINO RED Produced since 1961. A northern Italian varietal referred to as the "little strawberry." A very unique, zesty red wine.
$19.75 Special Price in July $16.95

2009 GRIGNOLINO ROSE One release a year. Strawberry flavor, tangy citrus. Perfect aperitif during the warm weather ahead.
$22.75 Special Price in July $19.85

2007 CHARDONNAY A skillfull combination of fruit from various Napa Valley regions producing a wine with intriguing layers of tastes. Oak is used very sparingly
$25.00 Special price in July $21.00

2004 CABERNET SAUVIGNON BELLA OAKS A favorite wine for over 30 years. As Bella Oaks ages, people often compare it to a great Bordeaux
$80.00 Special price in July $69.00

2004 CABERNET SAUVIGNON TRAILSIDE A Rutherford classic, known for deliciously concentrated fruit with a bold expression and voluptuous fruitiness.
$88.00 Special price in July $77.00

2005 CABERNET SAUVIGNON MARTHA'S VINEYARD (Strictly on a PRESELL BASIS.) One of the most celebrated Cabernet Sauvignons in the world, Martha's vineyard is certified organic. It is produced from a proprietary clone known for its exquisitely concentrated fruit. $165.00
Older vintages of Martha's Vineyard available.

1998 - $129.00,
2000 - $135.00,
2001 - $165.00,
2002 - $159.00,
2003 - $150.00,
2004 - $169.00

PACIFIC NORTHWEST WINES: All tasted and selected in the past few weeks.
09 Gewurztraminer "Celilo Vineyard" DOWSETT FAMILY	$21.75
09 Dry Riesling, RED HAWK, Eola-Amity, Oregon	$19.75
09 Classic Riesling, TEMPUS CELLARS, Columbia Valley	$18.75
08 Semillon, L'ECOLE 41, Columbia Valley	$15.00
07 Chardonnay, FORGERON, Columbia Valley	$25.75
07 Pinot Gris, WINTER HILL Vineyards, Dundee Hills, Oregon	$13.95
07 Pinot Blanc, WINTER HILL Vineyards, Dundee Hills, Oregon	$13.95
06 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, POWERS, Champoux Vineyards	$27.00
07 Cabernet Sauvignon, TEMPUS CELLARS, Columbia Valley	$35.75
06 Cabernet Sauvignon QUILCEDA CREEK, Columbia Valley	$189.00
07 Cabernet Sauvignon QUILCEDA CREEK, Columbia Valley	$159.00
07 Cabernet Sauvignon, LEONETTI, Walla Walla	$125.00
06 ROCKWELL BROWN Bordeaux Blend, Red Mountain (very limited)	$59.75
07 Merlot, LEONETTI, Walla Walla	$95.00
07 Sangiovese, LEONETTI, Walla Walla	$79.00
06 D2, De LILLE CELLARS, Columbia Valley	$45.00
06 Syrah, POWERS, Cougar Mountain, Walhuke Slope	$21.85
07 Syrah, TEMPUS CELLARS, Columbia Valley	$29.75

CHAMPAGNES and SPARKLING WINES: For your summer pleasure
98 BOIZEL vintage Champagne Brut, Epernay, (Magnum)	$129.00
PAUL LOUIS MARTIN Champagne, Brut, Bouzy	$35.00
R.H. COUTIER Champagne, Brut Tradition Grand Crû, Ambonnay	$46.75
JOSE MICHEL Champagne, Brut, Moussy-Epernay	$42.00
Sparkling Touraine Brut, A. SIMONNEAU, Loire, France	$16.75
Sparkling ARMANCE Brut, Poitou, France	$16.75
06 Sparkling Vouvray Brut, Domaine de Margalleau, Loire, France	$21.75
FERRARI Brut, Metodo Classico, Trento, Italy (Ferrari, a superb producer)	$21.75
02 FERRARI Perle, Metodo Classico, Trento, Italy	$29.75
FERRARI Brut ROSE, Metodo Classico, Trento, Italy	$32.75
97 GIULIO FERRARI, Fratelli Lunelli, Trento, Italy (mama mia, what a wine!)	$99.85

WHITE WINES OF FRANCE: New releases.
08 Corton Charlemagne Grand Crû, Domaine Marius DELARCHE, Burgundy	$135.00
07 Puligny-Montrachet ler Crû, "La Garenne", Sylvain LANGOUREAU, Burgundy	$59.95
06 Beaune Blanc, Clos St Désiré, Domaine Redolphe DEMOUGEOT, Burgundy	$39.75
06 Montagny ler Crû, J.M. BOILLOT, Burgundy	$29.75
06 Meursault, Thierry et Pascal MATROT, Burgundy	$39.75
07 Mercurey Blanc, Domaine Michel JUILLOT, Burgundy	$32.85
08 Mâcon-Villages, Henri PERRUSET, Burgundy	$19.75
07 Riesling d'Alsace, SCHOENHEITZ	$16.85
08 Mâcon-Chardonnay, Domaine TALMARD, Burgundy	$12.75
09 Piquepoul, "Les Perles"	$9.75
08 Muscadet-de-Sèvres et Maine, Michel DELHOMMEAU, Loire	$11.75
08 Pouilly-Fumé. "Vieilles Vignes" Régis MINET, Loire	$24.00
06 Sauvignon Blanc, "Cuvée Prestige" Chateau DES TOURTES, 1ères Côtes de Blaye, Bordeaux	$18.95
06 Chardonnay Le C, AMPELIDAE, Poitou (A great chardonnay, like a Meursault)	$15.00

RED WINES OF FRANCE: Great French reds that won't break the bank.
05 Cabernet Sauvignon Le K, AMPELIDAE, Poitou	$15.00
05 Chateau de GOEBNE, Bordeaux Supérieur	$15.75
06 Chateau des TOURTES, "Cuvée Prestige", 1ères Côtes de Blaye, Bordeaux	$18.95
01 L'Atribut des TOURTES, BLAYE, Bordeaux	$25.00
04 Chateau CARDINAL-VILLEMAURINE, Saint-Emilion Grand Crû, Bordeaux	$21.85
05 Chateau BEGADANET, CrûBourgeois, Medoc, Bordeaux	$19.75
00 Chateau MAUCAMPS, Crû Bourgeois, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux	$28.75
05 Chateau MONTCANON, Canon de Fronsac, Bordeaux	$22.95
03 Chateau COUTELIN-MELVILLE, Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux	$29.75
05 Chateau FONBADET, Pauillac, Bordeaux	$35.00
05 Chateau BERTRANDS, "Nectar de Bertrands", 1ères Côtes de Blaye, Bordeaux	$38.95
05 Chateau DESTIEUX, Saint-Emilion Grand Crû, Bordeaux	$79.00
07 MAS DE GOURGONNIER, Les Baux de Provence Rouge	$21.75
07 MAS DE GOURGONNIER RESERVE DU MAS, Les Baux de Provence	$38.00
04 Bandol, Domaine du GROS NORÉ Côtes de Provence	$29.75
99 Domaine du TREVALLON, Les Baux de Provence	$59.95
05 Domaine du TREVALLON, Les Baux de Provence	$55.00
07 Collioure, Domaine de La TOUR VIEILLE, "La Pinède"	$25.00
07 Lirac Rouge, Domaine LAFOND, La Ferme Romaine, Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages	$27.00
04 Côte Rôtie, "Tupins" Domaine JEAN MICHEL, Rhône	$79.00
07 Cornas, Pierre GAILLARD, Rhône	$59.95
07 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, BOSQUET DES PAPES, A la Gloire de Mon Grand Père	$69.75
07 Minervois Rouge, Jerôme CALME	$10.85
08 Syrah, "Collines Rhodaniennes", Domaine FAURY, Rhône	$25.00
07 Côtes-du-Rhône, "Les Violettes", MOILLARD	$13.75
06 Cahors LE CLOS D'UN JOUR, (aged in clay pottery, the ancient way)	$35.00
07 Cahors CLOS LA COUTALE	$18.75

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PRE ORDERING 2009 BORDEAUX FUTURES, PLEASE LET US KNOW.

FREE Parking behind the shop, for easy pick up of your order.