New Arrivals at Discounted Prices! In stock. Sale thru April 30.
This list is updated as of Friday afternoon April 29!
Some items are now listed as SOLD OUT, and cannot be re-stocked this weekend.
I will be re-ordering as many of the favorites as possible; but some items may be gone for good.
Other items may be running low, but many are still in good supply!
Note: SALE prices are valid on IN-STOCK merchandise, but many wines will be re-stocked as the sale goes on. Some supplies may be very limited. Retail prices fro comparison are taken from reviews in either Wine Spectator, Robert Parker, Wine Enthusiast, or are an estimate of "average" retail price; but do not necessarily reflect BrightWines previous or regular prices, which are often lower than typical retail. 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 price; sorry, no further case discount unless noted.
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| WINE | Retail | SALE | NOTES |
| SADDLE CREEK Shiraz/Cab/Petit Verdot (Australia) | $8 | $5.83 | Direct from Chicago. Rich/smooth quaffer. |
| Canforrales 2003 TEMPRANILLO | $9 | $5.99 | Importer Closeout. Fruity/Spicy dark Tempranillo |
| SNOQUALMIE 2003 Sauvignon Blanc | $8 | $5.99 | Best Buy in the Wine Spectator! |
| BULLETIN PLACE 2003 SHIRAZ (Australia) | $8 | $6.25 | 88 points Wine Spectator! |
| LOCKWOOD Estate Cabernet 2000 | $14 | $6.67 | Winery Closeout. 88 points from BTI/W.E. |
| THIRSTY LIZARD 2004 White SHIRAZ | $9 | $6.67 | The best off-dry rose for the money. |
| FAUNUS 1999 reserva SALICE SALENTINO | $10 | $8.33 | Back by popular demand, the best bargain Salice |
| ALTOS de la HOYA 2003 Jumilla (Spain) | $12 | $9.99 | The best vintage yet of an inky Spanish favorite |
| DASHWOOD 2004 Marlborough Sauv Blanc (N.Z.) | $14 | $11.67 | 90 points Wine Spectator. Zesty and vibrant |
| FUENTESPINA 2002 RIBERA del DUERO roble | $14 | $11.67 | Hands-down winner of in-store Spanish class |
| SNOQUALMIE 2001 Rosebud Vineyard CABERNET | $15 | $11.67 | A DAVE TOP PICK. floral/olive, lush, smooth |
| WATERBROOK 2003 MELANGE (Washington) | $13 | $11.67 | Top 100 List! 90 WS Cab/Sangiovese/Merlot |
| HAHN 2003 MERITAGE | $15 | $11.99 | New vintage, big and lush as ever! |
| HAHN 2003 PINOT NOIR | $15 | $11.99 | Rich and smooth Pinot Noir, Hahn does it again! |
| Seghesio 2003 Sonoma Zinfandel | $18 | $15.99 | 90 points Wine Spectator. Only 15 cases avail |
| C.G. di Arie PETIT SIRAH 2003 LODI | $26 | $21.67 | NEW to MN. A deep and dark affordable luxury |
| C.G. di Arie ZINFANDEL 2002 Shenandoah | $26 | $21.67 | A big hit at a recent consumer tasting |
| Fuego Austral 2002 Chardonnay (Chile) | $8 | $3.99 | Wholesaler Closeout. Crisp apple and pear. |
| Forestville 2003 Johannisberg Riesling (Calif) | $6 | $4.49 | The best California has for the bargain price! |
| Chateau l'Hospital 1994 Graves (Bordeaux) | $15 | $4.99 | SOLD OUT |
| PROTOCOLO 2002 Tinto (Spain) | $7 | $4.99 | New peppery/fruity red from the makers of Codice |
| PROTOCOLO 2004 BLANCO (Spain) | $7 | $4.99 | New zesty crisp white from makers of Codice |
| SANTANA Tempranillo 2000 (Spain) | $6 | $4.99 | SOLD OUT |
| SNOQUALMIE 2004 RIESLING (Washington) | $8 | $5.99 | Fresh vintage; refreshing and slightly sweet |
| Marques de Reala Campo de Borja ROSADO (Spain) | $8 | $6.67 | SOLD OUT |
| Marques de Reala Campo de Borja TINTO (Spain) | $8 | $6.67 | Yet another great quaffable spanish red. |
| VILLA MT EDEN 2001 PINOT NOIR | $9 | $6.67 | The finest from California under $10 |
| XANADU Chardonnay (Australia) 2001 | $15 | $6.67 | 88 points Wine Spectator! Wholesaler Closeout |
| COL de VENTS 2002 CORBIERES (France) | $9 | $6.99 | Dark and spicy but plenty or ripe smooth fruit |
| Karly 2002 Pokerville Zinfandel | $11 | $6.99 | Wholesaler Closeout. Smooth, easy-drinking Zin |
| ALSACE ONE (Pierre Sparr) 2002 Alsace cuvee | $10 | $7.49 | Delightfully floral/fruity; big hit at Easter! |
| ARAUCANO 2002 CABERNET SAUVIGNON (Chile) | $10 | $8.33 | Sold out. New vintage coming. (sorry) |
| MILTON PARK SHIRAZ (Australia) | $11 | $8.33 | "an outrageous value" Robert Parker |
| Castello di Monastero 2002 Sangiovese (Tuscany) | $12 | $8.99 | BIG hit at a recent tasting. Richer than Chianti |
| Don Miguel GASCON 2003 Malbec (Argentina) | $12 | $8.99 | 89 points WS, nearing the end of the vintage |
| FUENTESPINA 2003 Tempranillo | $11 | $8.99 | Classsic Rioja-influenced Tempranillo |
| GRANDIN BRUT (sparkling; Loire, France) | $10 | $8.99 | Top Value sparkler rated in Wall Street Journal |
| J. LOHR 2003 CHARDONNAY | $12 | $8.99 | A longtime favorite has a great new vintage |
| KAMIAK cellar selection red (Washington) | $11 | $8.99 | NEW and unique Cab/Merlot blend |
| McMANIS Vineyards 2003 Cabernet | $11 | $8.99 | SOLD OUT |
| McMANIS Vineyards 2003 Merlot | $11 | $8.99 | Don't know McManis yet? Good place to start! |
| McMANIS Vineyards 2003 Pinot Grigio | $11 | $8.99 | McManis is on a roll. Juicier than Italian Grigio |
| McMANIS Vineyards 2003 Syrah | $11 | $8.99 | Parker recommended. HOT new winery here. |
| McMANIS Vineyards 2004 Viognier | $11 | $8.99 | Fresh vintage. Lovely floral/fruity wine. |
| MIONETTO "il rose" (sparkling) | $11 | $8.99 | Crown-capped, refreshing, ready for summer? |
| MIONETTO "il prosecco" | $11 | $8.99 | An old customer favorite is back, ready for summer |
| VALDO NV PROSECCO (sparkling, Italy) | $11 | $8.99 | The lowest price Prosecco from Valdobbiadene |
| WATERBROOK 2002 Chardonnay (Washington) | $11 | $8.99 | 87 point WS, Waterbrook on a resurgence |
| Yalumba CLOCKTOWER Tawny Port | $11 | $8.99 | SOLD OUT |
| Bodegas CERROSOL 2003 RUEDA (Spain, blanco) | $11 | $9.17 | Crisp and refreshing, zestier than Pinot Grigio |
| Villadoria BRACHETTO | $11 | $9.17 | Sweet, spritzy red from Piedmont |
| La Craie 2003 VOUVRAY | $15 | $9.99 | SOLD OUT |
| LEAPING LIZARD 2002 ZINFANDEL | $13 | $9.99 | An old customer favorite is back, bargain Zin |
| LOIS 2003 Gruner Veltliner | $12 | $9.99 | Wine Spectator Best Buy. Crisp and zesty white |
| McMANIS Vineyards 2003 Petit Sirah | $12 | $9.99 | SOLD OUT |
| PAVILION 2002 Napa Valley CABERNET | $12 | $9.99 | One of the more elegant (but smooth) $10 Cabs |
| PENNAUTIER 2003 VIOGNIER (Languedoc, France) | $12 | $9.99 | Textbook aromatics and dry enough for food |
| AINZON MOSCATEL (dessert, Spain) | $13 | $10.83 | NEW! Compare to French fortified Muscats |
| CONDE de VALDEMAR 2001 Crianza RIOJA | $14 | $10.83 | 2001 is the finest Valdemar Rioja in a long time |
| FINCA ANTIGUA 2001 Crianza (Spain) | $13 | $10.83 | 2001 was fabulous. A bargain for Crianza |
| FOUR SISTERS '02 Shiraz (Australia) | $13 | $10.83 | Another in a long line of great, rich, 2002 reds |
| FOUR SISTERS Chardonnay '02 (Australia) | $13 | $10.83 | From Trevor Mast. A dry but fruit-rich Chard |
| GEOGRAFICO 2003 CHIANTI Colli Senesi | $13 | $10.99 | Colli Senesi competes with Classico at far less $$ |
| MONCHIERO 2001 BARBERA d' Alba | $14 | $11.67 | New vintage. Complex as ever, with breathing! |
| Palazzacci SEXO 2003 Rosso Toscana | $15 | $11.67 | More elegant and high-toned than Chianti |
| GUNDLACH BUNDSCHU 2003 Block 13 Sauv Blanc | $15 | $11.99 | A new wine from Gundlach Bundschu |
| J. LOHR 2002 CABERNET SAUVIGNON 7 oaks | $15 | $11.99 | 88 points WE, a return to glory here? |
| J. LOHR 2003 Bramblewood ZINFANDEL | $15 | $11.99 | 30 year old vine from Paso Robles |
| KEMBLEFIELD 2004 Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand) | $14 | $11.99 | Grapefruit, zesty, and a customer favorite |
| Vina Sanzo 2003 Rueda VERDEJO blanco | $14 | $11.99 | Crisp and refreshing, zestier than Pinot Grigio |
| KALI HART (by Talbott) 2002 CHARDONNAY | $17 | $12.49 | Monterey fruit with just enough oak/butter |
| IDRIAS 2003 SOMONTANO (Spain) | $16 | $13.33 | A hot new appellation from big reds from Spain |
| PERSEUS 2002 RIOJA cosecha | $16 | $13.49 | NEW to MN, another top-notch Rioja producer |
| VELLETRI 2001 ROSSO | $16 | $13.49 | Love the odd-shaped bottles, love the wine! |
| VELLETRI 2003 BIANCO | $16 | $13.49 | Red sold out last year, the white is NEW! |
| CONDE de VALDEMAR 1998 reserva RIOJA | $18 | $14.17 | Reminds me of Amarone meets Rioja |
| Orsolani ERBALUCE di Caluso 2003 | $19 | $14.17 | Aromatically the most exciting white on the sale |
| THE TURK 2003 Shiraz/Cab/Grenache (Australia) | $18 | $14.17 | By Turkey Flat, new vintage of a favorite |
| RISERVA TORRI (Geografico) Chianti Colli Senesi 2001 | $17 | $14.39 | As good as any $15 Chianti Classico Riservas |
| A - Z 2003 PINOT NOIR (Oregon) | $20 | $14.99 | New vintage from one of the hottest new Oregons |
| CLOUDLINE 2002 (by Drouhin) PINOT NOIR (Oregon) | $19 | $14.99 | SOLD OUT |
| J. LOHR Arroyo Vista CHARDONNAY $19 retail | $19 | $14.99 | Tastes every bit of its suggested retail price! |
| Spelletich Chardonnay Russian River "Keefer Ranch" | $18 | $15.83 | The best Chardonnay on this sale list! |
| LACRIMUS 2001 RIOJA crianza | $23 | $17.99 | The 2001 vintage is a great one, so is this wine! |
| Dom. Salvat MUSCAT de Rivesaltes (dessert, 750ml) | $24 | $19.99 | Full sized bottle! Lovely dessert fortified white |
| Malgra Gaiana 2001 BARBERA di Asti | $30 | $24.99 | One of the "talks of the tasting" recently |
Last Updated on 10/28/04
By dave@brightwines.com
Email: brightwines@brightwines.com