Gary's Wine Tastings and Local Wine Events in NJ

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

1998 Pol Roger Cuvee Sir Winston Churchill Tasting at Gary's Wine and Marketplace December 31st

Gary's New Years Resolution: Share The Good Stuff!

And boy, are we all going to benefit from that resolution. The crew at Gary's is ready to celebrate and ring in the New Year right!

So tomorrow, Thursday December 31st, we'll be opening one bottle of Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill '98 at 11 am in each of our stores. Get there early to get your taste of this Champagne-to-judge-all-Champagnes-against, cause when the bubbles are gone, they're gone! (But no worries, we'll open a few other great bottles to go with it!)

Wine Enthusiast 97 Points
Burghound 96 Points
Wine Advocate 94 Points
International Wine Cellar 93 Points
Wine Spectator 90 Points
New Year's Special: Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill 1998:
On Sale $159.99 (regular price: $239.99)

Josh Raynolds - International Wine Cellar
-- 93 Points
Light gold. Intensely aromatic nose offers a complex bouquet of smoky orchard and pit fruit aromas, along with exotic orange zest and white pepper. Deep and chewy, displaying impressively concentrated but brisk pear and bitter citrus pith flavors and an undercurrent of buttery brioche and lees. Finishes with palate-staining persistence and a subtle anise quality. As usual, a stunner.

Antonio Galloni - Wine Advocate
-- 94 Points
The 1998 Brut Cuvee Sir Winston Churchill opens with intriguing, exotic notes of smoke, cured meats and tar. This is a big, sweeping Sir Winston Churchill endowed with layers of perfumed ripe pears, quince, flowers and spices in a style that balances a generous expression of fruit with acidity and minerality. Everything is in the right place in this delicate yet deeply satisfying Champagne. This bottle was disgorged at the beginning of 2007. Winston Churchill is Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with Pinot playing the leading role. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2023.

Gary's Wine & Marketplace - Madison | Bernardsville | Wayne
1308 Route 23 North • Wayne, NJ 07470 • 973-633-3900
E-mail: info@garyswine.com • Toll Free: 1-888-99-GARYS
http://www.GarysWine.com • Buy Wine Online • NJ Wine Store

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Meet New York Giants Alum Rodney Hampton at Gary's Wine and Marketplace on Monday December 28th!

NY Giants Football Event

Super Bowl winner, Pro Bowl running back Rodney Hampton, NY Football Giants Alumni will be at Gary's Wine & Marketplace of Wayne, NJ on Monday December 28th from 5-7pm signing autographs. There will be tons of contests and giveaways, the Bud Girls as well as a promotion team from WDHA radio. It's an event you don't want to miss!

Gary's Wine & Marketplace - Madison | Bernardsville | Wayne
1308 Route 23 North • Wayne, NJ 07470 • 973-633-3900
E-mail: info@garyswine.com • Toll Free: 1-888-99-GARYS
http://www.GarysWine.com • Buy Wine Online • NJ Wine Store

Monday, November 30, 2009

Buy wine online! Gary's Wine & Marketplace is NJ's largest wine shop with an incredible selection of fine wines at the best prices.

http://www.garyswine.com/

Cyber Monday Specials

Use FREE SHIPPING Code: 'Cyber Monday'

(minimum 6 qty)

Cyber Monday Sale
Log on to our Web store Monday, November 30th for the hottest Cyber Monday Deals around: The kickoff to our annual Bordeaux Sale (December 1-6) and a few one-day web-only deals on Gary's Wish List!

http://www.garyswine.com/

Gary's Wine & Marketplace - Madison | Bernardsville | Wayne
1308 Route 23 North • Wayne, NJ 07470 • 973-633-3900
E-mail: info@garyswine.com • Toll Free: 1-888-99-GARYS
http://www.GarysWine.com • Buy Wine Online • NJ Wine Store

Local Events: Annual Bordeaux Sale: December 1st -6th

http://www.garyswine.com/local/events/annual_bordeaux_wine_sale.html

For a lot of you, we know this is the sale you’ve been waiting for all year. Ready?

Every.... Bordeaux.... On Sale!

(That’s right. Every last one in the store.)

Even Lynch Bages? Yes. Even Lynch Bages. Even Montrose? Yes. Even Montrose. Even the 100 Point ’05 Pavie? No, not the Pavie. (Just kidding! Yes, the Pavie too!!!)

http://www.garyswine.com/local/events/annual_bordeaux_wine_sale.html

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Black Friday Sale on Some of Our Best Corkscrews

http://www.garyswine.com/local/events/black_friday_sale.html

Since its introduction in 2000,the Rabbit Corkscrew has become the most popular bunny since Bugs - opening millions of wine bottles in three seconds flat. This corkscrew is user-friendly and a design award winner. And on top of that, Metrokane offers such a great guarantee: a 10-year warranty.

The Rabbit regularly sells for $49.99, Gary's everyday price is $39.99 and now, to get the holiday season off to a great start, on sale for $24.99!

The Houdini Corkscrew has the "heart of a Rabbit" and a distinctive look with ergonomically improved curved handles. This corkscrew has the same Rabbit mechansim, opens any size wine bottle and comes with a manufacturers 5-year warranty.

The Houdini regularly sells for $27.99, on sale for only $17.99!

Supplies are limited, available in store only Friday 11/27 and Saturday 11/28. Don't miss out on this great opportunity!

http://www.garyswine.com/local/events/black_friday_sale.html

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Black Friday Weekend Sale at Gary's November 27th-28th

http://www.garyswine.com/local/events/black_friday_sale.html

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Gary's!
All three of Gary's locations will be open from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
on Thanksgiving Day for some last minute shopping.

If you're planning on spending Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving fighting the crowds for discounted towels at 5 am, more power to you. Over at Gary's, we're going to be taking it just a little easier.

We like to spend the few days after Thanksgiving doing what we've always done: recounting our turkey dinners, popping open some amazing bottles of wine, and, oh yeah, slashing prices for the weekend. It may be just "Black Friday" everywhere else... but at Gary's... it's also going to be a great day for tasting some amazing wine, some world-class cheese AND a great time! Come to any of our three stores this "Black Friday" November 27th-29th at Wayne, Bernardsville, or Madison.

Wayne, NJ Store
Gary's Wine & Marketplace
1308 Rt. 23 North, Wayne, NJ 07470
(Former location of Treasure Island, 3 miles north of Rt 80)
Phone: 973-633-3900

Bernardsville, NJ Store
Gary's Wine & Marketplace
100 Morristown Road - Route 202, Bernardsville, NJ 07924
(Bernardsville Plaza Shopping Center - Adjacent to Kings)
Phone: 908-766-6699

Madison, NJ Store
Gary's Wine & Marketplace
121 Main Street, Madison, NJ 07940
(corner of Main & Prospect Streets, in front of Shop & Stop)
Phone: 973-822-0200

Here are a few of the special bottles we'll be opening this Friday Nov. 27th and Saturday Nov. 28th (two per day, one bottle of each until it's gone)

Gary's of Bernardsville:
2004 Domaine Leroy Nuits St Georges
2004 Bryant Family
2003 Chateau Haut Brion
2006 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia

Gary's of Madison:
2006 Fontodi Flaccianello
2004 Chateau Leoville Las Cases
2003 Penfolds Grange
2006 Opus One

Gary's of Wayne:
2006 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia
2005 Chateau Lynch Bages
2006 Joseph Phelps Insignia
2007 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateaneuf du Pape

http://www.garyswine.com/local/events/black_friday_sale.html

Friday, November 20, 2009

Book Signing and Wine Tasting with Lidia Bastianich at Gary's Wine & Marketplace of Wayne, NJ November 23

http://www.garyswine.com/local/events/lidia_bastianich_garys_wine_wayne.html

It may be Lidia's Italy ... But she wants to take you along! Join Lidia, her family and friends in her new book, Lidia Cooks from the Heart of Italy ...

Whether it's lentils from Umbria or cavatappi pasta from Molise, Lidia brings exquisite tastes from twelve new regions of her homeland to your home. Pick up a copy at Gary's, have it signed by Lidia herself!

When: Monday, November 23rd

Where: Gary's of Wayne, NJ from 6:00 - 8:00PM

Wayne, NJ Store
Gary's Wine & Marketplace
1308 Rt. 23 North, Wayne, NJ 07470
(Former location of Treasure Island, 3 miles north of Rt 80)
Phone: 973-633-3900

About Lidia Bastianich

Lidia Bastianich Matticchio (born February 21, 1947) is an American chef. She specializes in Italian-American cuisine, and became a TV celebrity with her cooking shows. She has been a regular contributor to the PBS cooking show lineup since 1998; in 2007, she launched her third TV series, Lidia's Italy. She also owns four Italian restaurants in the U.S. in partnership with her son, winemaster and restaurateur Joseph Bastianich: Felidia (founded with her ex-husband Felice) and Becco in Manhattan; Lidia's Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Lidia's Kansas City in Kansas City, Missouri.

Source: Wikipedia

http://www.garyswine.com/local/events/lidia_bastianich_garys_wine_wayne.html

Thursday, November 19, 2009

This Weekend at our Tasting Bar: Thanksgiving Wines November 21st-22nd

http://www.garyswine.com/thanksgiving/

Stop in to any of our stores this weekend, November 21-22, for a taste of our picks for the turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie.

Can't make it in this weekend? We'll be pouring our Turkey Picks all week long! 11/19 thru 11/25 in Wayne and Bernardsville and 11/19 thru 11/22 and on 11/25 in Madison.

Click here to see which Thanksgiving wines Gary is recommending for this season.

TOP PICK FOR THANKSGIVING -- 2007 GF Going Forward Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir:

One of the highest quality wines at this incredible price of only $22.99 ... and our top pick for this Thanksgiving season!

http://www.garyswine.com/thanksgiving/

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Saturday Wine Club Tasting: The Pinot Family of Wines

http://www.garyswineclub.com/2009_november.shtml

Each November, we like to dedicate a month of Wine Club to celebrating a very special, very fickle, and very delicious family of grapes: the Pinot family. The Pinot family consists of Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris/Grigio, and Pinot Blanc, along with the more obscure Pinot Meunier, often used in sparkling wines.

Stop in to any of our three stores this Saturday afternoon, November 14th from 12-4pm for a taste of some of our favorite Pinots from around the world!

Madison, NJ Store
Gary's Wine & Marketplace
121 Main Street, Madison, NJ 07940
(corner of Main & Prospect Streets, in front of Shop & Stop)
Phone: 973-822-0200

Bernardsville, NJ Store
Gary's Wine & Marketplace
100 Morristown Road - Route 202, Bernardsville, NJ 07924
(Bernardsville Plaza Shopping Center - Adjacent to Kings)
Phone: 908-766-6699

http://www.garyswineclub.com/2009_november.shtml

Friday, November 6, 2009

Scalini Fedeli and Gary's Wine & Marketplace proudly present, an evening with Giovanni Folonari, Owner of Tenute A & G Folonari November 11

Wednesday, November 11th , 7:00pm
$110/person all inclusive
For Reservations, call: 973.701.9200

Food and Wine Event includes:

Sweet Corn Crepe with Marscapone, Jumbo Lump Crab Meat in a Truffle Broth

Nozzole Chardonnay "Le Bruniche" 08

Spaghettini "Arrabiata" with Mushrooms, Black Olives and Spanish Anchovy in a Spicy Tomato Basil Sauce

Nozzole "Villa Nozzole" Chianti Classico 07

TorCalvano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 04

Braised Short Ribs of Beef with a Cherry Pepper and Natural Glaze over a Fennel-apple Puree

La Fuga Brunello di Montalcino 04

Assorted Cheese Course

Cabreo Il Borgo 06

Campo al Mare Bolgheri DOC 06 Chocolate-painted Phylo Sheets layered with Chocolate Ganache and Fresh Cream

Nozzole Vin Santo NV

Come to Gary's of Wayne This Saturday November 7th and Be Part of Our New Commercial

Come and taste wine, cheese, chocolate and a myriad of other gourmet foods as Gary's of Wayne shoots its latest commercial destined for tv, cable and internet to showcase Wayne as the premier wine destination shop on the East Coast. This is one Saturday you won't want to miss at Gary's of Wayne.

Shoot starts at 11am sharp. Any up-and-coming actors and/or models that make it into the commercial will get the commercial for their reel.

Wayne, NJ Store
Gary's Wine & Marketplace
1308 Rt. 23 North, Wayne, NJ 07470
(Former location of Treasure Island, 3 miles north of Rt 80)
Phone: 973-633-3900

The BIG CALIFORNIA WINE SALE November 5-9

http://www.garyswine.com/local/events/big_california_wine_sale.html

For 5 days only, our biggest sale of the year on select wines hailing from the Golden State. November 5th - 9th ... It's bigger than big, it's CALIFORNIA BIG!

... and stop in to all three of our stores this Saturday from 12-4pm for a taste of some very special California wines from our own GF Family of Wines Fall Release!

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Wine and Song Special Event Fundraiser November 14th

http://www.metc.org/winesong.htm

Come and enjoy an evening of wine tasting, music & hors d'oeuvres benefiting the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts and Honoring: The Provident Bank Meg Wastie, METC Education Manager. The event is Saturday November 14, 2009 from 6-8pm at One Giralda Farm, Madison, NJ. Tickets are $65 and for more information please call 973-377-2982 x14

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Gary's Wine and Marketplace Annual Grand Tasting Monday October 26 at the Madison Hotel in Morristown, NJ

http://www.garyswine.com/local/99070_grand_wine_tasting.html

An event you don't want to miss!

Gary's Wine & Marketplace's Grand Tasting is our biggest wine tasting event of the year and all the proceeds go to charity! This year's recipients include Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Memorial and the Interfaith Food Pantry.

This year's we're featuring over 500 wines, spirits, beer, a buffet, gourmet cheeses, and special "Spotlight Tables" in the Victorian Room!

In lieu of VIP seminars and colloquiums, this year we decided to let the wines do the talking and to let everyone in on the fun! With that in mind, the 2009 Grand Tasting will feature an entire room dedicated to wines from the finest vintages of the past decade and the critically acclaimed regions that produced them. Arrive early to experience the crème de la crème of the 21st century thus far, including:

2004 Brunello di Montalcino - Vintage Score: 97 points! A year "which produced wonderfully perfumed, majestically refined Brunellos with an excellent balance of fruit and superior tannins" - James Suckling, Wine Spectator

2005 Bordeaux - Vintage Score: 95-100 points! "One thing I am sure of after twenty-eight years of tasting Bordeaux wines every March is that 2005 cannot be compared to any previous vintage in my experience" - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate

2007 Chateauneuf du Pape - Vintage Score: 98 points! Throughout the Southern Rhone 2007 is the greatest vintage I have tasted in my thirty years working in that region. - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate

GF Family of Wines - An entire table introducing our latest releases of a project of which we're quite proud: our very own Go Figure, Going Forward, and Grand Finale labels from some very prestigious partner wineries

Spottswoode - Lindy Novak of the esteemed Spottswoode winery in Napa Valley will be present to pour her highly sought-after Spottswoode and Lyndenhurst wines.

....... and lots more!

General Admission Tickets: $75.00 (Taster's Guild Members $65.00)
6:00pm - 9:30pm

Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance - first come, first served. If unable to attend yourself-send someone else! Grand Tasting tickets make wonderful gifts. Tickets are also available at each of our stores.

Madison Hotel

1 Convent Road
Morristown, NJ 07960
ph. 1-888-99-GARYS

Friday, October 16, 2009

Casillero and WPLJ in Gary's Wayne NJ Wine Store

Stop by the Wayne store this Friday October 16 from 5-7 pm, when WPLJ will be broadcasting while we pour Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo wines from Chile at the tasting counter!

There will be goodies to be had ... beyond delicious Carmenere, that is!

Wayne, NJ Store
Gary's Wine & Marketplace
1308 Rt. 23 North, Wayne, NJ 07470
(Former location of Treasure Island, 3 miles north of Rt 80)
Phone: 973-633-3900

Friday, October 9, 2009

St. Supery tweetup at Gary's Wine & Marketplace in New Jersey

Join Rick Bakas from St. Supery winery at Gary's Wine & Marketplace in Wayne, New Jersey for good wine and good conversation, Wednesday evening, October 14 from 6:00pm to 8:00 pm.

If you aren't able to attend in person, you can taste along online. St. Supery winery is based in Napa Valley, but will extend the winery experience to the east coast through a series of "tweet ups." This new idea combines wine, people, technology...good times! Even if you're low-tech, please come for wine, people and good times.

Join in the conversation online by going to the custom St. Supery Tweetup page or by using the #stsupery hash tag on Twitter. Your #stsupery tweets will appear on the twitter stream that will be projected on the wall so everyone can see your posts and chat with you. St. Supery's wine maker, Michael Scholz, will make an appearance via a video chat.Additional St. Supery tweet up dates viewable on the Facebook.com/stsupery Fan Page. See if there's one near you!

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/garyswine?ref=profile

http://twitter.com/garyswine

Gary's Wine & Marketplace - Madison | Bernardsville | Wayne
1308 Route 23 North • Wayne, NJ 07470 • 973-633-3900
E-mail: info@garyswine.com • Toll Free: 1-888-99-GARYS
http://www.GarysWine.com • Buy Wine Online • NJ Wine Store

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Doug Shafer’s Coming to Bernardsville Wednesday October 28!!

Mark your calendars: Shafer in-store tasting in our Bernardsville store Wednesday October 28th, 5-6:30 pm.
You may have heard about their iconic Hillside Select Cabernet, which is quite pricey and quite hard to get your hands on. But if you’re missing out on their Merlot and their One Point Five Cabernet blend, you’re missing out on the two Shafer wines you can actually get into your shopping cart (and your budget!) Stop by on the 28th of October and Doug will be happy to pour you a taste. It’s an in-store event you won’t want to miss.

David Ramey’s Coming to Madison Saturday October 24!!

Do you love Ramey Chardonnay? Of course you do. But have you tried his show-stoppin’ Cabernet? This is your chance! Join the “Philosopher with a Mind for Wine” (see this month’s Wine Spectator) for a taste of his wines in our Madison store: Saturday October 24th from 1-4 pm.

…Yes, he’ll pour some Chardonnay too.

Far Hills Race Day is Coming Up October 17th

Call ahead to Gary's for all your Race Day Beverages and Munchies! Reserve your kegs and beverages early by calling our beer and wine departments, then place your order for your Race Day spread! We'll be offering a sandwich platter special as well as cheese, crudités, and antipasto platters.

Sandwich Platters: $11.99 per person, 5 person minimum. Your choice of sandwich, salad, and a dessert.

RUFF DRAUGHT: Gary's First Craft Beer Tasting

Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter & Gary's Wine & Marketplace invite you to sample beers from around the world to save the lives of homeless animals!

On October 15th, from 7-9pm we are "rolling out the barrels" for a Craft Beer Tasting at Westy Self Storage in Chatham

Tickets are $35 per person and all proceeds benefit animals at Mt. Pleasant. For more information or tickets, visit www.njshelter.org or call 973-386-0034

George Tabor Booksigning October 17th

Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 17th, when notable author George Tabor (Judgment of Paris, To Cork or Not to Cork) will join us in our Wayne store for a signing of his new book, In Search of Bacchus: Wanderings in the Wonderful World of Wine Tourism. 1pm - 4pm.

Copies of In Search of Bacchus will be available at Gary's for $24.99.

Friday, October 2, 2009

Madison Restaurant Week 2009 Starts October 4th

Madison Restaurant Week '09 runs Sunday, October 4 through Sunday, October 11, 2009. Choose your restaurant, make your reservation, then call Gary's for free wine delivery to the restaurant of your choice!

Participating restaurants will offer fixed price menus of $14."09" for lunch and $22."09" for dinner. The menus will include a minimum offering of 3 appetizers, 3 entrees, and 2 desserts from which to choose. Reservations are recommended to take advantage of this special offer. Mention should be made that the reservation is for "Madison Restaurant Week."

Participating restaurants include: SoHo33, Garlic Rose, Resto, Broccolini's, Begum Palace, Firehouse Family Restaurant, Rocco's Tuscany Grill, 54 Main, From Scratch, and Prospect Tavern, and David's Rumba Cafe.

For more information, contact the Madison Chamber of Commerce on 973-377-7830.

Gary's Wine & Marketplace - Madison | Bernardsville | Wayne
1308 Route 23 North • Wayne, NJ 07470 • 973-633-3900
E-mail: info@garyswine.com • Toll Free: 1-888-99-GARYS
http://www.GarysWine.com • Buy Wine Online • NJ Wine Store

Saturday Wine Tasting in all Three Stores: Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

2005 Silver Oak Alexander Valley is here, and at a great new price of $57.99 on sale!

To celebrate, we'll be pouring it at all three of our tasting bars this Saturday from 12-4pm. Never tasted one of Alexander Valley's premiere Cabernets? Now's your chance!

Gary's Wine & Marketplace - Madison | Bernardsville | Wayne
1308 Route 23 North • Wayne, NJ 07470 • 973-633-3900
E-mail: info@garyswine.com • Toll Free: 1-888-99-GARYS
http://www.GarysWine.com • Buy Wine Online • NJ Wine Store

Monday, September 28, 2009

Garys Wine Marketplace Big Italian Wine Sale Begins Thursday October 1

--Over 150 Wines At 23-40% Off--

If you're Italian, or just love all things that hail from the geographical boot, you've probably been to the feast of St. Anne and the feast of San Gennaro.

But no other celebration lasts a full 15 days like our own Festival Italiano!

Stop in to any one of our three stores between October 1 and October 12 for tastes of Parmesano Reggiano, Proscuitto di Parma, pastas, Chiantis and Aglianicos. Over 150 Italian wines will be on sale from 23-40% off the regular price, our tasting counters will be sampling all kinds of Italian delicacies, and for twelve days we'll be livin' it up like Romans in 475. (No worries. The Gary's empire won't be falling anytime soon.)

JOIN US for our FESTIVAL ITALIANO! October 1-12, only at Gary's Wine & Marketplace!

Gary's Wine & Marketplace - Madison | Bernardsville | Wayne
1308 Route 23 North • Wayne, NJ 07470 • 973-633-3900
E-mail: info@garyswine.com • Toll Free: 1-888-99-GARYS
http://www.GarysWine.com • Buy Wine Online • NJ Wine Store

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Gary's Wine & Marketplace's Annual Grand Tasting on October 26, 2009 at the Madison Hotel in Morristown, NJ

An event you don't want to miss!

Gary's Wine & Marketplace's Grand Tasting is our biggest wine tasting event of the year and all the proceeds go to charity! This year's recipients include Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Memorial and the Interfaith Food Pantry.

This year's we're featuring over 500 wines, spirits, beer, a buffet, gourmet cheeses, and special "Spotlight Tables" in the Victorian Room!

In lieu of VIP seminars and colloquiums, this year we decided to let the wines do the talking and to let everyone in on the fun! With that in mind, the 2009 Grand Tasting will feature an entire room dedicated to wines from the finest vintages of the past decade and the critically acclaimed regions that produced them. Arrive early to experience the crème de la crème of the 21st century thus far, including:

2004 Brunello di Montalcino - Vintage Score: 97 points! A year "which produced wonderfully perfumed, majestically refined Brunellos with an excellent balance of fruit and superior tannins" - James Suckling, Wine Spectator

2005 Bordeaux - Vintage Score: 95-100 points! "One thing I am sure of after twenty-eight years of tasting Bordeaux wines every March is that 2005 cannot be compared to any previous vintage in my experience" - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate

2007 Chateauneuf du Pape - Vintage Score: 98 points! Throughout the Southern Rhone 2007 is the greatest vintage I have tasted in my thirty years working in that region. - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate

GF Family of Wines - An entire table introducing our latest releases of a project of which we're quite proud: our very own Go Figure, Going Forward, and Grand Finale labels from some very prestigious partner wineries

Spottswoode - Lindy Novak of the esteemed Spottswoode winery in Napa Valley will be present to pour her highly sought-after Spottswoode and Lyndenhurst wines.

....... and lots more!

General Admission Tickets: $75.00 (Taster's Guild Members $65.00)
6:00pm - 9:30pm
Click here for tickets

Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance - first come, first served. If unable to attend yourself-send someone else! Grand Tasting tickets make wonderful gifts. Tickets are also available at each of our stores.

Meet NY Football Giants Alum Joe Morris at Gary's Wine & Marketplace of Wayne this Saturday!

NY Giants Football Event

Football season is upon us, and we can't think of any better way to celebrate than by hosting a GIANT celebration in our Wayne store.

This Saturday, Joe Morris (key member of the Giants team that won Super Bowl XXI in 1987) will join us from 2-4pm to meet the fans and sign some autographs, while we give away Giants glassware and raffle off some great prizes.

Will the Bud girls be there too? You betcha! .... And here's a last minute addition from our friends at Anheuser Busch; we will be giving away an authentic Antonio Pierce autographed jersey!

NJ Wine Tasting in Gary's Wine & Marketplace of Madison NJ this Friday 3-7pm Local Wine Event

Alba Vineyards

Tom Sharko, owner of Alba Vineyard in Finesville, NJ, will be in our Madison store this Friday, September 17th from 3-7pm to pour some delicious NJ wines.

Delicious wines ... from NJ? You'll have to try it to believe it!

Friday, September 4, 2009

Join Gary's Wine & Marketplace as we sponsor The League of St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center 5th Annual International Wine Festival

Join Gary's Wine & Marketplace as we sponsor The League of St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center 5th Annual International Wine Festival
featuring over 20 tasting tables, dinner & dessert buffet

Sept. 22 6:30pm - 10:00pm

At the Brownstone House 351 West Broadway, Paterson NJ

$60 per person. For tickets and more information call 973 754 4406.

September is California Wine Month at Gary's Wine & Marketplace of NJ

September is California Wine Month!

To celebrate, we’re welcoming several winemakers and representatives of the California winemaking appellations to our Madison and Wayne store on Monday, September 14th. Come on by and taste a few great wines from California; you just may learn something too!

Wayne Tasting, 4-7 pm: Sonoma and Mendocino

Join us in welcoming Margie Healy of Kenwood Vineyards and Bernadette Byrne, Mendocino regional representative.
They’ll be pouring:
Kenwood Chardonnay
Kenwood Pinot Noir
Sorrel Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon
Parducci Sustainable White

Madison Tasting, 4-7 pm: Napa Valley and Monterey

Join us in welcoming Holly Evans of Gnarly Head, Kathleen Heitz Myers of Heitz Cellar, and Rhonda Motil, Monterey regional rep.
They’ll be pouring:
Heitz Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay
Gnarly Head Zinfandel
Chalone Monterey Pinot Noir.

These tastings are part of a month-long CA Wine Month celebration. Be sure to check out their other events, including a comprehensive tasting in Grand Central Station and wine dinners at Danny Meyer’s restaurants in NYC. Click here for more information.

WINE AND CHEESE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN: A Special Gary's Wine Tasting Event For the benefit of the New Philharmonic of New Jersey

WINE AND CHEESE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN:
A Special Wine Tasting Event
For the benefit of the New Philharmonic of New Jersey
Thursday, September 17, 2009
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
1 Giralda Farms, Madison (former Schering Plough Building)

Spend a September evening sampling spectacular wines of the Mediterranean, including vineyards from France, Italy and Spain, all carefully selected by Gary’s Wine and Marketplace of Madison.

If you love wines, you don’t want to miss this very special event which will feature a large variety of fabulous wines and no one knows this region better than Gary’s Wine!

There will be cheeses and other foods of the region provided by Divine Catering of Madison and live classical music by the Moonlight Duo.

All proceeds will support the New Philharmonic of New Jersey.

Tickets are only $55 in advance and $60 at the door.

Tickets may be purchased on-line at http://www.npnj.org/Special.htm or by check made payable to the New Philharmonic of New Jersey and mailed to NPNJ, PO Box 244, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927. Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Thursday, August 20, 2009

"Locals Only" Deal on Oakville Ranch August 22nd and 23rd only at all three Gary's Wine & Marketplace of NJ

"Locals Only" Deal on Oakville Ranch

We love our customers from all across the country, but our local guests, the ones who come and see us in the stores every week, deserve a little VIP treatment. So every now and then, we like to throw out a deal for "Locals Only".

This Saturday, come into our stores between 12-4pm for a taste of Oakville Ranch Chardonnay and Oakville Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon, two of our favorite wines coming out of the Oakville appellation in Napa, then take a few bottles home at special discount.

This weekend only, and in-store only:
2005 Oakville Ranch Chardonnay: $37.99 regular price, Special Price of $24.99
and 2003 Oakville Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon: $59.99 regular price, Special Price of $32.99.

Just mention this email to get your special pricing, August 22nd and 23rd only!!

Gary Fisch of Gary's Wine & Marketplace at the De Gustibus Cooking School in Macy's Herald Square

Gary Fisch at the De Gustibus Cooking School in Macy's Herald Square

Wondering what the NEXT cult wines out of California will be? Gary's got as good a read on that as anyone, and on September 26th, he'll be sharing his latest insider discoveries with a few lucky ticketholders at the De Gustibus Cooking School in Macy's Herald Square. Tickets are on sale now, and the wines he'll be pouring are well worth the price of admission.

THE NEXT GEMS OF THE NAPA VALLEY

Saturday, September 26, 2009 - 1:00 - 4:00PM, $95

GARY FISCH, CEO/founder of three Gary's Wine & Marketplace stores in New Jersey, aka "The Wine Guy" on Food Network's Hot Off the Grill, will give us a sneak preview of which Napa wines are next in line for stardom and cult status before their prices skyrocket.

De Gustibus Cooking School

Macy's Herald Square

151 West 34th Street, 8th Floor

New York, NY 10001

http://www.degustibusnyc.com

For tickets click here.

Thursday, August 6, 2009

This weekend at all 3 Gary's locations, come taste our staff selections for August.

For the month of August, our Wine Club director, Maggie Fox, decided to ask our staff to pick their favorite wines. Their choices spanned the globe, from Oregon and France to Argentina and South Africa, and everywhere in between. Whatever your taste is, come to the tasting bar in all 3 Gary's locations and see what our staff has been raving about lately. The wines we'll be opening are:

2007 Hugel et Fils Gentil

2007 Ocaso Malbec

2007 J.M. Boillot Montagny 1er Cru

2006 Mas du Soleilla Petit Mars

2007 Hamilton Russell Vineyards Pinot Noir

2005 Aalto Ribera del Duero

2005 DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate Red

2007 Evening Land Vineyards La Source Pinot Noir

Come taste some great wine and meet the staff who named them as Wines of the Month!

Friday, July 31, 2009

Get 'em while they're here: Inventory Reduction Sale July 31-August 2nd at Gary's Wine & Marketplace

Inventory Reduction Sale

Everyone loves a deal, right? Especially on a good bottle of wine. Over the past several months

we've brought in some great wines and had them at great prices. However, every so often we need to clear shelf space for our new arrivals. So, that means some big savings for you! This Friday through Saturday at all three Gary's Wine & Marketplace locations, you can save big bucks! Can't make it into the store? Don't worry because on Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2nd, you'll also find lots of savings on our Inventory Reduction Sale web page at GarysWine.com. But hurry, supplies are limited, so once these wines are gone, they're gone for good! For more information, click here.

http://www.garyswine.com/fine_wine/inventory_reduction2009.html

Friday, July 10, 2009

A very special tasting this Saturday, July 11, 2009

At Gary's Wine & Marketplace, we're all about bringing you the greatest when it comes to wine. So this Saturday, we're offering a preview tasting of a very special Chateauneuf du Pape: Le Vieux Donjon. If you know Chateauneuf du Pape, then you know that this is one of the labels to know. It consistently delivers quality Chateauneuf (the 2006 vintage recieved a score of 93 points from the Wine Spectator), but it costs a pretty penny. So come by this Saturday to any of our three locations in Wayne, Madison, and Bernardsville and taste it for yourself before we we offer it online nationally. While you're at it, pick up a bottle of it for yourself for the special price of $29.99! Normally, this bottle goes for at least $50. Come on down and taste for yourself and you'll experience what a great deal tastes like.

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

WA 93 and 95pt rated 2004 Brunello both under $60

2004 Collelceto Brunello di Montalcino and 2004 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino

When we tasted Brunellos in preparation for us to buy earlier this year, there were two that really caught out attention. We knew they would be surefire winners right from the first taste and so we stocked up on the 2004 Collelceto Brunello di Montalcino and the 2004 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino. We were right. These Brunellos came away with high scores from Wine Advocate. We also became the only wine retailer in the country to have the Collelceto in stock. Now, we're selling these brunellos for 39.99 and 59.99. Check out the reviews below as well as Gary tasting the Collelceto and pick up a bottle of each for yourself.

2004 Collelceto Brunello di Montalcino

Wine Advocate 93 Points

The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino reveals superior clarity and delineation in its black cherries, violets, licorice, spices and new leather in a style that artfully balances a very ripe expression of fruit with firm structure. This vibrant Brunello offers terrific length and compelling inner perfume that never trails off. The tannins build on the finish, so a few additional years of bottle age seem prudent. This is a superb effort from proprietor Elia Palazzesi and may very well be his finest wine yet. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2024.

2004 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino

Wine Advocate 95 points

The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino is awesome. This finessed, regal Brunello flows onto the palate with seamless layers of perfumed fruit framed by silky, finessed tannins. The wine remains extremely primary at this stage, and its full range of aromas and flavors have yet to emerge, but the sheer pedigree of this Brunello is unmistakable. The elegant, refined finish lasts an eternity, and subtle notes of menthol, spices, licorice and leather add final notes of complexity. The estate’s 2004 Brunello is a wine to buy and bury in the deepest corner of the cellar. Brunello is never inexpensive, but this is the real deal, and in relative terms, it is one of the world’s great values in fine, cellar worthy wine. Incredibly, there are 18,000+ cases of the 2004 Brunello, so it should be fairly easy to source in various markets. The Brunello is made from four vineyards ranging from 250 to 400 meters in altitude, all in Sant’Angelo in Colle. The wines from the various vineyards were aged separately in French oak casks prior to being assembled and bottled. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2034.

Collelceto Brunello di Montalcino
Price: $39.99
Reg.: ~~$49.99~~
ON SALE!!!

Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino
Price: $59.99
Reg.: ~~$74.99~~
ON SALE!!!

http://www.garyswine.com/fine_wine/italy/10029.html

http://www.garyswine.com/fine_wine/italy/10256.html

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Wine tasting with Cyril Chappellet at Gary's Wine and Marketplace in Wayne NJ Thursday, June 25 at 3 PM

This Thursday, June 25 at 7 P.M., famed winemaker Cyril Chappellet of Chapellet wines will be joining Gary's Wine and Marketplace for a special three-course dinner paired with some of his signature wines. Can't make it? Well you're in luck! If you happen to be near our Wayne location between 3 and 5PM, come in and join us for A Taste of Pritchard Hill with Cyril. He'll be pouring his Chardonnay, Cabernet, and Mountain Cuvee (Cab/Merlot blend) and telling us all about his Pritchard Hill appellation in Napa Valley.

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Monday, June 22, 2009

Wine Dinner with Cyril Chappellet at the Pluckemin Inn Thursday, June 25th at 7 P.M.

Gary's Wine & Marketplace invites you to join us at the Pluckemin Inn in Bedminster, NJ on Thursday, June 25 at 7 P.M. We have invited Cyril Chappellet of Chappellet Wines to join us for a three-course dinner paired with four of his signature wines.

The Chappellet family has been crafting world class wines from their Pritchard Hill estate vineyards since 1967. Spurred by the notion that Bacchus loves the hills and that mountain fruit would make superior wine, Chappellet followed the advice of legendary winemaker Andre Tchelistcheff and settled on the rocky eastern slopes of the Napa Valley. The Chappellets were the first to plant vineyards exclusively on high elevation hillsides and the second winerey to be established in the Napa Valley after Prohibition.

The featured wines will be:

-Chappellet Chardonnay Napa 2007

-Chappellet Mountain Cuvee 2006

-Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon Signature 2006

-Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill 2006

Reservations can be purchased for $115 per person, which includes dinner, wine, tax and gratuity. We are accepting reservations from now until June 21. Hurry, seats are limited. Cancellations must be made by June 22 for refund. Call Maggie or Laura at Gary's Wine & Marketplace at (973) 633-3900.

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Thursday, June 18, 2009

Happy Father's Day from Gary's Wine and Marketplace

On behalf of Gary's Wine and Marketplace, we want to wish all you dads a Happy Father's Day. To celebrate, we've prepared a special wine tasting this Saturday at all three locations featuring some special wines just for Father's Day. We're featuring:

2008 Domaine des Grandes Perrieres Sancerre

2006 White Helix Chardonnay Cuvee Chalk Plus

2006 Domaine La Barroche Signature Chateauneuf-du-Pape

2005 Lyndenhurst Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon

And what good is wine without a cheese to pair with it? Check out Gary's pick for Gary's Cheese Corner:

Campo Montalbalm

A beautiful Spanish cheese reminiscent of Manchego, but nuttier. Traditionally blended cow's, sheep's and goat's milk combine to form a cheese perfect for summer get-togethers and paired with a Tempranillo.

Come into Gary's and try a taste on the wine bar all week. On sale for $11.99/lb. Reg. Price $13.99/lb.

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Gary's Wine and Marketplace invites you to A Taste of The Scottish Highlands Tasting and Dinner Tuesday, June 9^th at 7 P.M..

Gary's Wine and Marketplace and Copeland at the Westin Governor Morris Hotel invite you to
A Taste of The Scottish Highlands Tasting and Dinner on Tuesday June 9^that 7 P.M.

This amazing night will feature Sam Simmons, former lead taster at the Scotch Malt Whiskey Society in Edinburgh, Scotland and one of the foremost experts on Scotch tasting in North America. The night will feature a tour of the Balvenie 12^yr, 15^yr, 17^yr & 21^yr.

After the seminar, Chef Thomas Ciszak has prepared a special 4 course dinner paired with the single malts from the tasting.

Reserve your seat now! Tickets are $75 for both the tasting and dinner. For more information or to make a reservation, contact Gary's Wine & Marketplace at (973) 822-0200 ext. 0.

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Australian Wine Tasting at all 3 Gary's Wine and Marketplace locations Saturday, June 6

Now that June has officially begun, it's time to start thinking about firing up the grill. Now what wine are you going pair with the meat you've got on there? Well, leave that to our friends down under in Australia and New Zealand. This Saturday at all three Gary's Wine and Marketplace locations, you will have the opportunity to taste our Wine Club picks for the month of June. So, we'll help you pick out the perfect wine for that BBQ you have planned.

Here are the Wine Clubs' picks for June 2009:

2008 Arona Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough New Zealand

2008 Cool Woods Pinot Gris, Australia

2008 Renegades Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Clare Valley, Australia

2008 Martinborough Vineyard Te Tera Pinot Noir, Martinborough, New Zealand

Also, don't forget to join us this Sunday, June 7 as the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts honors Gary Fisch as 2009's Craftsman of the Year. You can check out the details here.

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Meet the NY Jets at Gary's Wine and Marketplace in Madison Thursday, June 4!

Are you a Jets fan? If you are, have you ever wanted to meet a player from them. Well, tomorrow around 1 P.M. at our Madison location, you will have a chance to say hi to them. Stop by and tell them yourself how much of a fan you are!

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Thursday, May 28, 2009

Gary Fisch of Gary's Wine & Marketplace to be honored Sunday, June 7 as Craftsman of the Year 2009

Craftsman of the Year 2009

The Board of Trustees has selected Gary Fisch as our 2009 Craftsman of the Year. The eighth New Jersey resident to be so honored, Fisch was cited for his knowledge, dedication and promotion of wine appreciation, and for his support of community organizations.

Gary Fisch has dedicated his life to learning all there is to know about wine. After many years of extensive study at the Sommelier Institute in New Jersey and at several Windows on the World wine courses, Gary began setting up wine seminars for restaurants and sales staff. In 1987, his love for and vast knowledge of wine lead Gary to partner with his brother Mark to open his first store. Located in Madison, this eventually became Garys Wine & Marketplace and has moved to a larger facility in town. Gary subsequently opened three additional stores in Livingston (since sold), Bernardsville and Wayne.

In addition to his entrepreneureship in promoting the trades & crafts associated with wine, cheese and fine foods, Gary has been a steadfast supporter of charitable organizations and events in the communities where he lives and works.

Please join the Trustees, Staff, members and guests of the Museum as we honor Gary Fisch on Sunday June 7 from 2 to 4 PM. Tickets are only $35 which includes the reception, a wine lecture by Gary, and fine food and wine provided by Gary's Wine & Marketplace.

NEW - tickets available online HERE!

This will truly be a special event not to be missed. Space is limited to please be sure to buy your ticket today. All proceeds benefit the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts' Education Program for Children, which serves more than 7,000 children annually.

The Museum is accessible to persons with disabilities.
Call 973-377-2982 Ext.10 if reasonable accommodations are required.

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Wednesday, May 27, 2009

May 27, 2009 - An Evening of Bourbon and Cigars - Free Admission

An Evening of Bourbon and Cigars - Free Admission

You are cordially invited to a Gary’s Wine & Marketplace special event on Wednesday, May 27th at Tiffany’s (73 Route 46 West, Pinebrook, NJ 07058) to learn about and taste some fine single-batch Bourbons including Baker’s, Bookers, Basil Hayden, Knob Creek and more.

And if this isn’t enough, John Conroy of Altadis will be there with some of his excellent cigars for all. The event will be from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and admission is FREE.

As always, we look forward to seeing some familiar faces as well as some new ones.

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Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Bobbi's Hummus and Hoboken Eddie's Sauces and Marinades

This Saturday from 11-6pm, Gary's of Wayne is proud to feature Bobbi's Hummus

A Philly favorite for almost 20 years now, Bobbi's hummus empire is now in the hands of her son and his crew who whip up batches of the creamy spreads. You may have read about this chick-pea dip with a cult following on DailyCandy and Serious Eats, or you may have heard

about it from adoring fans.

Now's the chance to taste it for yourself. And with a huge selection of flavors, including red pepper, black bean, and jalapeno, you'll surely want to bring home a few containers. We'll be sampling these flavors and more all day on Saturday, so stop by for a taste! Yummus hummus!

And what's a BBQ without your favorite Local BBQ sauce?

We've got Hoboken Eddie's Sauces and Marinades on sale for $6.99 in all three stores for the holiday weekend. Pour it on, spice-lovers!

Memorial Day and Wine Tastings

Memorial Day Festivities

You're looking forward to a long weekend outdoors with the fam and friends, and we're looking forward to getting you ready for it all! Time to dust off the grill, throw a checkered tablecloth on the picnic table, pop a cork and welcome the sunny season.

And Gary's has just what you need to get back into the summer groove, from BBQ sauce, chips, dips and spreads to a bottle or two to wash it all down with.

Wherever you're headed this weekend, be sure to stop by and see us along the way!

Memorial Day Hours are 9:00am - 5:00pm in all three stores.

Don't forget during the months of May and June,Gary's Wine & Marketplace is supporting the troops and will be collecting small items for Operation Jersey Cares for soldiers serving in the line of duty.
Gary's Wine & Marketplace is supporting the troops and will be collecting small items for Operation Jersey Cares for soldiers serving in the line of duty. Operation Jersey Cares mission is to help the troops overseas as well as the returning soldiers and Marines that have been wounded in combat. Donations will be accepted in all three stores.

Saturday Ramey Wine Tasting in Wayne, 12-4 pm

Join us in our Wayne store this Saturday as we welcome George Staikos of Ramey Wine Cellars at our tasting counter.

David Ramey has been known as one of the greatest winemakers of Sonoma County for years, with Chardonnays and Cabernets that top the charts year after year.

This Saturday, we'll taste some of his current releases of Chardonnays from several appellations as well as one of his classic Cabernets from the lauded Larkmead vineyard.

Saturday Wine Tasting in Bernardsville, 12-4 pm

2008 Domaine de la Sauveuse Rose, Cotes de Provence - A blend of Syrah, Grenache and Cinsault resulting in a fresh, minerally wine with wonderful red berry fruit. A great BBQ/Summer wine!

2007 Toad Hollow Francine's Selection Unoaked Chardonnay, Mendocino County - A crisp, fruity wine with a rich and balanced finish. Grill a piece of fish and pair it with this Chard.

2007 Cricklewood Pinot Noir, Sonoma County - A beauty from the excellent '07 vintage. One of our latest favorites with red fruit, good balance, spice, and just a yummy wine. BBQ something... Salmon would be great ... and pull the cork on this Pinot.

2006 Veramonte Primus (Cab, Syrah, Merlot, Carmenere blend), Chile , - A intense wine with dark fruit, spice, earth and a long finish. A great steak and this wine is a match made in ... well, Chile!

Thursday, May 14, 2009

15th Annual Jersey Battered Women's Shelter Grand Tasting May 18th at 6pm at the elegant Pleasantdale Chateau

15th Annual Jersey Battered Women's Shelter Grand Tasting

The annual Jersey Battered Women's Shelter Grand Tastings XV takes place this year on Monday, May 18th at 6pm at the elegant Pleasantdale Chateau in West Orange. At this immensely popular event, guests will sample signature dishes prepared by local chefs and restaurants, wines and beers from Gary's Wine & Marketplace, and more. Approximately $150,000 is raised annually at this event to benefit JBWS.

For additional information or tickets call 908-781-8418.

May 16th Wine Tasting at Gary's Wine & Marketplace

Come on Out for a Taste or Two

Hey, have you noticed the sun’s out? Oh no wait, there it goes. Wait, wait, there it is again! Oh… gone again. Well, the sun is certainly trying to come out, so we can only oblige in joining it, right? Come on out and join us for on one of our weekend in-store tastings or upcoming sponsored events, and help us WILL summer to be upon us.

Saturday Wine Tasting at Gary's of Bernardsville, 12-4 pm

Vieux Papes Blanc - A floral bouquet marks this soft, fruity white from France.

2008 Arona Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand: A fresh, mineral-laden wine from the Marlborough region with notes of passion fruit and pineapple.

2005 Chateau Colin de Pey Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux, France: From the wonderful '05 vintage - A dark (yes there's some Malbec in there), earthy wine with dark ripe fruit.

2005 Chateau Roudier Montagne-Saint-Emilion, France: Another beauty from the 2005 vintage. This is soft, rich, with red and black fruit with a wonderful finish.

Saturday Wine Tasting at Gary's of Wayne, 12-4 pm

2005 Alpha Omega Chardonay, Napa Valley: A creamy, not too oaky/not too light Chardonnay with notes of tangy peach and citrus.

2007 Chateau Valcombe Rose, Cotes du Ventoux: Based on Cinsault with a little Grenache and Counoise playing supporting roles, this Rose is a very pale pink with a pretty floral bouquet, mineral backbone, and a dry finish.

2007 Casillero del Diablo Carmenere, Chile: One of our best buys in Carmenere from a recent run of consumer reports articles, this carries luscious dark plums, chocolate, coffee, and hints of spicy from the toasty American oak.

2005 Chateau Colin Colin de Pey Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux: From the wonderful '05 vintage - A dark (yes there's some Malbec in there), earthy wine with dark ripe fruit.