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Monthly Archives: May 2012

May19

WINE ALERT – Seldom Available “Cult” wine from Heidi Barrett

Posted by: Erin

ViNO! – Spokane’s Wine Authority – with Rare Uber-Cool Wines Date: May 19, 2012   Those “in the know” about hard-to-find and super-prestigious reds have heard the name Heidi Peterson Barrett. The following is copied directly from Wikipedia (with current … (more)

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May16

2 WA CABERNETS – Under $17 Flavor-packed Values!!

Posted by: Erin

WINE ALERT – All Customers (90pt Cab $15!) ViNO! – Spokane’s Wine Authority – Finding Wines Worth Your Money Date: May 15, 2012    When we can offer two honest-to-goodness, densely flavored,  lushly    textured, and critically acclaimed Cabernets for under … (more)

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May16

Francis Ford Coppola’s Excellent “Director’s Cut” Wines

Posted by: Erin

WINE ALERT – All Customers VINO! – Spokane’s Fine Wine Authority Date: May 8, 2012     Here are two examples of very fine wines from specific sites in the Sonoma Valley, crafted according to the winemaker’s preference. Even though … (more)

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May10

May Wine Talk – Staff Picks

Posted by: Erin

Erin’s Pick – ANTICIPATION RED WINE (CAB SAUV), 2007 – $22.95 – $21.95 |cc 18.66 Napa Valley, California A Michael Mondavi wine that packs a punch with wonderful aromas of blackberry, vanilla, cherries and dark berries.  Rich and smooth from … (more)

May09

Huge Glassware Sale – Including Riedel Glassware

Posted by: Erin

Huge Glassware Sale (including selected Riedel Glasses) Mother’s Day Week Only – May 8 through May 12 Riedel “Vinum” Series Bordeaux reg. $25.95 this week only $19.95 each Riedel “Vinum” Series Burgundy reg. $25.95 this week only $19.95 each Riedel … (more)

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May09

April Wine of the Month Cellar Notes

Posted by: Erin

Award Series – Under $15 RED – 2010 Joseph Carr “Josh” Cabernet Sauvignon, North Coast, California – $14.95 -A quote from the winemakers: “After we’re done producing our portfolio of Joseph Carr wines, we like to sit around ‘the garage’ … (more)

May04

Dreaming Tree Wines (Dave Matthews Band) First Releases!

Posted by: John

WINE ALERT – All Customers VINO! – Spokane’s Wine Authority Date: May 1, 2012     When Dave Matthews (yes, of Dave Matthews Band fame) decided to have wines made, his direction was very specific: “…the best vintage is pretty … (more)

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