NOW through Saturday April 19. 
4/11/03
NEW ARRIVAL SPANISH REDS (at top of the list)
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Comparison Retail prices are taken from listings in either Wine Spectator, Robert Parker, Wine Enthusiast, or an estimate of "average" retail price; and do not necessarily reflect BrightWines previous or regular prices, which are often lower. Estimated Savings are calculated from the comparison retail, and are meant as a rough guide not as actual discounts. All SALE Prices are per bottle; sorry no further case discount.
| WINE | sugg retail | SALE | Dave's (and others) Wine Notes | REGION |
| Artazuri 2000 Navarra | $10 | $7.99 | From Navarra, but out-Rioja's many Rioja. 60-80 year old Grenache vines. |
Spain |
| Laderas de el Seque 2001 | $12 | $8.33 | Alicante. Great value Monastrell (Mourvedre) by Artadi and friends. |
Spain |
| Capcanes "Mas Donis" 2000 | $11 | $9.17 | Grenache/Syrah aged in old American oak barrels. "Exotic" (Tanzer) | Spain |
| Enate 1998 crianza Tempranillo/Cabernet |
$13 | $10.83 | TASTING WINNER. This tastes like modern-style Rioja riserva. |
Spain |
| Capcanes "Costers del Gravet" 1999 | $18 | $14.17 | Cabernet/Grenache aged in new French oak. 1999 "drinking beautifully" |
Spain |
| Artadi "vinas de gain" 1999 Rioja | $24 | 19.99 | 90 points Parker and TASTING WINNER. Serious but elegant Rioja |
Spain |
| Varela Zarranz roble Tannat (Uruguay) |
$15 | $11.99 | Talk of the town after the Twin Cities Food and Wine Experience |
Uruguay |
| Preston 2001 Sauvignon Blanc | $10 | $6.99 | Dry, crisp and softly fruity. Washington Sauvignon spares the grassiness. | Washington |
| Bookwalter "Ciel du Cheval" dry Chenin Blanc | $10 | $7.99 | Loire in Washington. Famous vineyard; dry-ish w/ big fruit. | Washington |
| J. Bookwalter 2002 Muscat | $10 | $8.33 | Dry but very fruity and very floral! Change of pace for Muscat lovers. | Washington |
| Preston 1999 Merlot | $13 | $10.83 | Tastes like a medium version of the AMAZING reserve. Eucalyptus. | Washington |
| Preston 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon | $13 | $10.83 | Vanilla, cinammon and cassis in this classy Washington red. Value! | Washington |
| Stimson Estate Cellars white Merlot in 1.5 liter | $13 | $10.99 | NEW and very impressive jug wines by Chateau Ste Michelle | Washington |
| Stimson Estate Cellars Chardonnay in 1.5 liter | $13 | $10.99 | NEW and very impressive jug wines by Chateau Ste Michelle | Washington |
| Stimson Estate Cellars Cabernet in 1.5 liter | $13 | $10.99 | NEW and very impressive jug wines by Chateau Ste Michelle | Washington |
| Stimson Estate Cellars Merlot in 1.5 liter | $13 | $10.99 | NEW and very impressive jug wines by Chateau Ste Michelle | Washington |
| Ste Michelle "Horse Heaven" 2001 Sauvignon Blanc | $15 | $11.67 | Perennial 90-pointer and one of the best American Sauv Blanc vineyards. | Washington |
| Bookwalter LOT #13 red table wine | $15 | $12.49 | Rich and full. Cabernet, Merlot, Cab Franc and Syrah. | Washington |
| Ste Michelle "Indian Wells estate" 1999 Merlot | $30 | 19.99 | 92 pts Conn Guide, 89 pts W.S. Lush cherry & milk chocolate. | Washington |
| Preston 1999 Reserve Merlot | $25 | $20.83 | Amazing stuff! Eucalyptus/Chocolate. Tasting Winner! Limited. | Washington |
| Cold Creek Vineyard (Ste Michelle) Chardonnay 2000 | $26 | 21.99 | 90 points W ine Spectator. "flavors go on and on" | Washington |
| Goats do Roam red (South Africa) | $11 | $8.33 | NEW and the best-selling South African I have ever had. Tasty and ready. | South Africa |
| Goats do Roam white (South Africa) | $11 | $8.33 | See above. From unique white varietals. Tasted like Cotes du Rhone blanc | South Africa |
| Giesen 2002 Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand) | $14 | $10.83 | Grapefruits galore in this perennially recommended jazzy white | New Zealand |
| Lawson's Dry Hills 2002 Sauv Blanc (New Zealand) | $14 | 11.67 | Perennial 90-pointer. NEW. A screw-capped New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc | New Zealand |
| Lake Chalice 2002 Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand) | $14 | 11.67 | Perennial 90-pointer. NEW. More refreshing than powerful. Classy stuff! | New Zealand |
| Thornbury 2002 Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand) | $16 | 13.33 | Perennial 90-pointer (including a 93-point score in W.S.) NEW. Powerful! | New Zealand |
| Three Olives Vodka Cherry | $18 | $15.99 | Smooth and very high quality. $10 rebate!! | Liquor |
| Three Olives Vodka original | $18 | $15.99 | From England. Triple distilled and triple filetered. Smooth! $3 rebate | Liquor |
| Three Olives Vodka Raspberry | $18 | $15.99 | Smooth and very high quality. $10 rebate!! | Liquor |
| Three Olives Vodka Vanilla | $18 | $15.99 | Smooth and very high quality. $10 rebate!! | Liquor |
| Doorley's Rum (Barbados) sherry cask | $28 | $25.99 | XO rum from Barbados. Is it Cognac or is it rum? | Liquor |
| Baffert's London GIN | $30 | $26.99 | The vodka lovers gin! Only 3 botanicals and triple distilled. Very CLEAN. | Liquor |
| Knappogue Castle 1993 Irish Whisky | $30 | $27.99 | Delicate, heathery, complex, smooth. What is not to love? | Liquor |
| Marchesi di Barolo "Maraia" 2000 Barbera | $10 | 7.99 | BARGAIN BARBERA. Classy and food-friendly but smooth and fruity too. | Italy |
| Torre Quarto (Italy) 2001 Puglia rosso | $12 | $9.17 | A newsletter TOP PICK. Tastes like Chianti Classico meets big Zinfandel. | Italy |
| Nadaria 2001 Inzolia (Sicily) white | $13 | $9.99 | Like Pinot Grigio, only MUCH JUICIER. Crowd favorite! | Italy |
| Nadaria 2001 Alcamo (Sicily) white | $13 | $9.99 | A bit fuller than the straight Inzolia for those who like more body. | Italy |
| Nadaria 2001 Nero d'Avola (Sicily) rosso | $13 | $9.99 | Full-bodied, fruity and very Italian. Primitivo meets Syrah. | Italy |
| Lucignano 2000 Chianti colli Fiorentini | $14 | $9.99 | A serious Chianti from for the hillsides of Florence. Dave's personal favorite. | Italy |
| Castiglioni 2001 Chianti | $13 | $10.83 | Parker, Spectator and Enthusiast all recommend this wine. A rare feat. | Italy |
| Saracco 2002 Moscato d'Asti | $19 | $14.99 | For the sweet tooth. Saracco is one of the very best! | Italy |
| Cusumano 2001 "Cubia" (Sicily) white | $25 | $19.99 | DAVE's TOP PICK for white wine on this list. Delicately oaked Inzolia. | Italy |
| Pomino Rosso 1997 Pinot Noir/Sangiovese | $26 | $19.99 | Sangiovese/Pinot Noir from the 1997 Tuscan vintage! Earthy and smooth. | Italy |
| Garlon "Coteau du Layet" 2001 Beaujolais | $10 | $5.83 | Gold Medal winner. Bargain! From Dave's favorite small-guy in Beaujolais. | France |
| Chateau de Comes Bordeaux 2001 white | $9 | $5.99 | It's Back and just as good as always. Fantastic Bargain Bordeaux. | France |
| Chateau de Comes Bordeaux 2000 red | $9 | $5.99 | It's Back and just as good as always. Fantastic Bargain Bordeaux. | France |
| Chateau Cote-Montpezat 1995 Cotes de Castillon | $13 | $9.17 | Gold Medal! 1995 Bordeaux in pristine condition and drinking very well. | France |
| Chateau Bosc la Croix 2001 Cotes du Rhone Villages | $12 | 9.17 | #1 best value of 2001 Rhone in Wine Spectator. Under-scored at 89 points. | France |
| Pierre Frick "Bihl" Alsace Riesling | $13 | $9.99 | Special Orders only for this single-vineyard Alsace at this bargain price. | France |
| Chateau de Mille 1999 Cotes du Luberon | $13 | $10.83 | NEW. The oldest estate in Luberon. Spicy and traditional but smooth. | France |
| Pierre Frick "Rot Murle" Alsace Gewurztraminer | $16 | $11.67 | Special Orders only for this single-vineyard Alsace at this bargain price. | France |
| Chateau la Boutignane "cuvee Pomonys" Corbieres | $15 | $11.67 | NEW. Reserve Corbieres from an old favorite bargain. | France |
| Berthoumieu "Charles de Batz" 1999 Madiran | $18 | $13.33 | Gold Medal. This Tannat is the finest you will ever have. | France |
| Taupenot-Merme 1995 Morey St Denis | $35 | 19.99 | Rare closeout opportunity on a properly matured Cote de Nuits Burgundy. | France |
| Taupenot-Merme 1995 Gevrey-Chambertin | $35 | 19.99 | Rare closeout opportunity on a properly matured Cote de Nuits Burgundy. | France |
| REX GOLIATH 2001 Central Coast Pinot Noir | $8 | $5.99 | Central Coast gem. Great Label - Great Bargain | California |
| REX GOLIATH Central Coast Merlot | $8 | $5.99 | Rich and full Merlot for a song. Compare to a big local Sale flyer at $6.99 | California |
| REX GOLIATH Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon | $8 | $5.99 | Selling so fast that I can't keep this stuff in stock! | California |
| McDowell Vineyards Syrah | $11 | $7.99 | Great Value for a peppery and lush Syrah. | California |
| Sebastiani "Sonoma" Chardonnay 2000 | $11 | $8.33 | More butter for the buck! | California |
| Castle Rock 2001 Carneros Pinot Noir | $12 | $8.99 | A favorite winery of the past several months. How do they do it??? | California |
| Castle Rock 2001 Dry Creek Zinfandel | $12 | $8.99 | Dry Creek 2001 Zinfandel. 'Nuff said! | California |
| Castle Rock 2001 Napa Merlot | $12 | $8.99 | A favorite winery of the past several months. How do they do it??? | California |
| Castle Rock 2000 Napa Cabernet Sauvignon | $12 | $8.99 | A favorite winery of the past several months. How do they do it??? | California |
| Castle Rock 2000 Napa Syrah | $12 | $8.99 | A favorite winery of the past several months. How do they do it??? | California |
| Castle Rock 2001 Central Coast Chardonnay | $12 | $8.99 | A favorite winery of the past several months. How do they do it??? | California |
| Sonoma Creek 1999 Cabernet | $14 | 9.17 | Classic Cabernet from the serious-but-drinkable 1999. Good Deal! | California |
| Pine Ridge 2002 Chenin/Viognier | $12 | 9.99 | Sold out in a few short months last year. Dry, or off-dry? Delicious! | California |
| Forchini Vineyards "papa nonno" Zinfandel | $14 | $11.67 | A true Cal-Ital styled old vine Dry Creek Zinfandel. Tasting Winner. | California |
| Paradise Ridge 2001 Sauvignon Blanc "Grandview" | $14 | $11.67 | New to MN. VERY LIMITED. 2 puffs in Conn Guide (92 points) | California |
| Sebastiani "Sonoma" Pinot Noir 2001 | $15 | $12.49 | 88 points in the current Wine Spectator. Well-oaked Pinot with class! | California |
| Seghesio 2001 Sonoma Zinfandel (California) | $18 | $13.33 | 2001 is a great vintage. New Arrival here of a perennial favorite Zin. | California |
| Roederer Estate Brut | $20 | 15.99 | The most Champagne-like of the various California bubblies from Mendocino. | California |
| Paradise Ridge 2000 Pinot Noir "Elizabeth & Henry" | $25 | $20.83 | New to MN. VERY LIMITED. Reserve Pinot Noir from Sonoma. | California |
| Paradise Ridge 2000 Syrah "Ladi's Vineyard" | $25 | $20.83 | Famed vineyard. Reserve Syrah with more elegance than it has a right to. | California |
| ERDINGER Dunkel 500ml bottles | $2 | $1.49 | Dunkel Weiss. Mix-and-match to a case to get a free glass. | Beer |
| ERDINGER Pinkantus 500ml bottles | $2 | $1.49 | dark and dry Weizen. Mix-and-match to a case to get a free glass. | Beer |
| BITBURGER Drive N.A. 6-pk bottles | $6 | $4.99 | dark and sweet Weizen. Mix-and-match to a case to get a free glass. | Beer |
| ERDINGER Champ 6-pk bottles | $7 | $5.99 | New. Drinks like a classic Lager but it is actually a wheat beer. | Beer |
| KOSTRITZER black beer 6-pk bottles | $8 | $6.99 | Dark and classic. Mix and match to a case to get a free glass. | Beer |
| BITBURGER Pils 8-pack cans (16oz) | $10 | $7.99 | 8 pack of 16oz cans. That's a party! Mix/match to a case for free glass. | Beer |
| BITBURGER Pils 12-pk bottles | $12 | $9.99 | Compare to Becks or Heineken. Free glass offer on a case. | Beer |
| KEG cans (with tap) of BITBURGER and/or KOSTRITZER | n/a | $15.99 | Keg cans come with built-in taps. 5 liters of good beer on tap. | Beer |
| Bulletin Place 2000 Shiraz (Australia) | $10 | $7.49 | Best Buy in the upcoming Wine Spectator! | Australia |
| Roo 2001 Shiraz (Australia) | $14 | $9.99 | Rich and full and fruity but still a dry spicy Shiraz. Locally imported. | Australia |
| Wynn's Coonawarra Estate Chardonnay 2000 | $14 | $10.83 | Buttery/oaky without overdoing it. Dry, with crisp tropical fruit too. | Australia |
| Wynn's Coonawarra Estate Shiraz 2001 | $14 | $10.83 | Elegance and complexity. Former newsletter TOP PICK. True Aussie style. | Australia |
| Wynn's Coonawarra Estate Cabernet 2000 | $14 | $10.83 | Not many Aussie Cabernet are better; none at this price! | Australia |
| Summit 2001 Malbec red (Argentina) | $9 | $5.99 | It's back, and just as good as always. Great Bargain Malbec. | Argentina |
| Bodega Lurton 2002 Pinot Gris (Argentina) | $9 | 5.99 | New vintage from one of last summer's best bargain whites | Argentina |
| Cicchitti 2001 Torrontes white (Argentina) | $10 | $7.99 | Like a cross between Pinot Grigio and Chenin Blanc | Argentina |
| Cicchitti 2002 Malbec red (Argentina) | $10 | $7.99 | One of the best-selling Malbec's I have carried. Last of the 2002. | Argentina |
| Altos Las Hormigas 2001 Malbec (Argentina) | $14 | $9.99 | New to MN. A rich and oaky Malbec with loads of chocolate and plum. | Argentina |
| Viniterra "Lujan de Cuyo" 1999 Chardonnay | $15 | $9.75 | On the Ghost List | Argentina |
| Viniterra "Lujan de Cuyo" 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon | $15 | $11.99 | The best Cabernet available at this price. Smooth cassis-filled chocolate. | Argentina |
| Viniterra "Lujan de Cuyo" 1999 Syrah | $15 | $11.99 | Jammy and purple. More raspberry and chocolate than most. | Argentina |
Last Updated on 4/11/03
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