Now through May 8: everything must go! (well, at least alot must go)
BrightWines is going to be remodeled, and I would like clear as much inventory as I can in advance.
The LOWEST per-bottle prices I have ever offered on these wines
Many of the wines on sale are customer favorites; a great chance to stock up (while supplies last)!
Many of the wines to be added to the list are odds and ends; a great chance to try something new!
SALE on IN-STOCK WINES ONLY
No Special Orders and No Re-Stocks
In fact, no wine shipments of any kind are expected to arrive here during the sale; a true CLEARANCE sale.
Three Dozen New Wines added TODAY (May 4th)
INCLUDING Affordable Luxury and many others. See Below for Details!
 Affordable Luxury Clearance List
The AFFORDABLE LUXURY CLEARANCE LIST is on a separate page! STOCK IS VERY LIMITED. First-come, first-served.
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SALE prices are valid on IN-STOCK merchandise only. Some supplies may be very limited! The "Retail" prices 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. All sale prices are per bottle; no further case discount except if noted.
| WINE | retail | SALE | NOTES |
| Cuvee des Galets 2003 vin de pays rouge | $9 | $5.83 | 86 pts WS; earthy raspberry; great Bistro/grill red! |
| Guenoc 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon | $10 | sold out | New Label! Great everyday Cab from famed producer! |
| Moroder 1997 Rosso Conero | $14 | $8.99 | Mature Montepulciano; dinner styled with earthy red fruits. |
| McManis 2004 Cabernet | $12 | sold out | Highly Recommended at $11.95 by Robert Parker! |
| Waterwheel 2004 MEMSIE Shiraz/Cab/Malbec | $15 | sold out | 90 pts RP; 90 pts WS; Best of Show Twin Cities F.W.E. |
| Grant Burge 2001 Hillcot Merlot | $20 | $11.99 | Black cherry, dark chocolate and herb; smooth - elegant |
| Rosenblum 2004 San Francisco Bay Zinfandel | $19 | $15.99 | NEW ARRIVAL. Exotic, zippy, spice and oak |
| Peter Howland 2002 Langley vineyard Shiraz | $29 | $17.99 | Pure, rich, intense, and refreshing. Kudos 89pts RP |
| Peter Howland 2002 Parsons vineyard Shiraz | $29 | $17.99 | great precision/definition, purity; blueberry, 89pts RP |
| Peter Howland 2002 Pine Lodge Shiraz | $29 | $17.99 | blueberries, blackberries, black tea; impressive 89pts RP |
| Nicolas Feuillatte BRUT Champagne | $28 | $19.99 | Great producer, true Champagne; at $20 it is a STEAL. |
 Thirsty Lizard 2004 White Shiraz |
$8 | sold out | Customer favorite! Fun label, fun wine. Pink and fruity! |
| Grand Grange 2005 (Dubf) Nouveau |
$11 | $8.33 | Better than it was at Thanksgiving! Great Vintage |
| Terrazas de los Andes 2005 Malbec |
$10 | $8.33 | More tangy blackberry, less oak than previous vintages |
| Mommessin 2005 Nouveau Beaujolais |
$10 | $8.33 | Better than it was at Thanksgiving! Great Vintage |
| San Martino 2004 Refosco |
$11 | $8.99 | Ragingly high acidity red; like Merlot meets Barbera |
| Rainha Santa Tawny Port |
$14 | $9.17 | True Portuguese Tawny, mellow and smooth; not heavy |
| Burgess 2000 Napa Valley Zinfandel |
$22 | sold out | Found a couple cases! 90 points WE and Conn Guide |
| Hubert Brochard 2003 Pouilly-Fume |
$17 | sold out | Dry but richly fruited. Minerally gooseberry |
| L'Ete 2004 Sauvignon Blanc (Mendocino) |
$18 | $13.99 | Citrusy Melon flavors in an viscous tangy Sauvignon |
| Hubert Brochard 2003 Sancerre Unfiltered |
$19 | $14.17 | Unfiltered reserve cuvee! Medal winner in Paris! |
| Hopler 1999 Pinot Blanc (Austria) |
$19 | $14.99 | Aged at the winery! Melons and minerals; fresh! |
| Fiano di Avellino 2003 (Feudi San Gregorio) |
$22 | sold out | "lemons, melons and honey" 88 pts WS; rare variety |
| Fusee 2004 White Zinfandel | $6 | $3.33 | As good as White Zin gets WE 84 points (deeper/drier) |
| Vina La Rosa (la Palma) 2004 Rose of Merlot | $7 | sold out | dry fresh and full Chilean Rose with 30% Cabernet |
| Le Poule Blanche 2004 (the white chicken) | $11 | sold out | Chardonnay/Sauv Blanc/ Viognier by Sacha Lichine |
| Menage a Trois 2004 rose (Merlot/Syrah/Gewurz) | $11 | sold out | Fresh and full rose, Gewurz adds a bit of sweetness |
| MAN Vintners Pinotage (screwcap) | $10 | $7.99 | An Austalian Shiraz styled Pinotage (blueberries?) |
| Alain Lalanne 2004 Gros Manseng | $10 | sold out | An off-dry Cotes de Gascogne white |
| Marea 2003 Primitivo (Apulia, Italy) | $12 | sold out | A Zinfandel meets a Chianti style in this fruity dry red |
| Chateau Mas Neuf 2003 Costieres de Nimes | $12 | $8.99 | 89 pts RP peppery/garrigue with structure. Needs time |
| Louis Moreau 1997 Chablis 1er cru Vaulignot | $23 | $9.17 | Premiere Cru Chablis, at maturity! Nutty, baked apple. |
| Chateau Brande Bergere 2000 Bordeaux | $15 | $9.17 | Good Stuffing and aromatics, coming around nicely! |
| Chateau de Chainchon 2003 Cotes Castillon | $15 | $9.17 | Shows the full richness of 2003, an up-and-comer! |
| Grant Burge 2001 Barossa Shiraz "Miamba" | $15 | sold out | "Soft & appealing, ripe cherry… drink - 2006" 87WS |
| San Martino 2004 Pinot Grigio (grave del friuli) | $14 | sold out | My best minerally/dry style. Great for seafood! |
| Bortolusso 2004 Pinot Grigio (grave del Friuli) | $14 | sold out | My best fruit-forward Pinot Grigio 2 years running! |
| The Wolftrap 2004 red blend | $13 | sold out | A lovely cape blend, good fruit and earthy aromas. |
| Jessies Grove 2004 Old Vine Carignan | $14 | sold out | Over 100 year old Lodi vines. Big purple fruit and spice |
| Sedara 2003 Nero d Avola (Sicily) | $15 | sold out | Recent arrival, popular at an in-store tasting. |
| Fort Simon 2002 Stellenbosch Pinotage | $14 | $10.99 | Classic Pinotage aromas/flavors with oak and depth |
| Burgess 2000 Napa Valley Syrah | $22 | $11.99 | At peak! "well-crafted, leather and raspberry flavors" WS |
| Nelms Road 2003 Merlot (Woodward Canyon) | $19 | $11.99 | Food and Wine named "Best American Merlot" |
| Bodegas Salentein 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon | $18 | sold out | "Ripe, with brier and currant flavors; & sweet toast" WS |
| il Labirinto 2000 rosso Toscana (by Poggerino) | $18 | sold out | Sangiovese in barrique, by famed Chianti Classico |
| Kaapzicht 2002 Red (Cabernet/Shiraz) | $19 | $12.99 | Bordeaux? Napa? Australia? Stellenbosch!! |
| Provenza Lugana blanco "Molin" | $16 | sold out | Like Pinot Grigio meets oaked Chardonnay. |
| Sebastiani 2003 Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon | $17 | $13.33 | On a hot streak! The 2002 was in the WS Top 100 list! |
| Cadia 1999 Barbera d'Alba "Palazotto" | $25 | $14.17 | powerful, mineral acidity and oak. Great dinner Barbera |
| Silentium 2001 crianza Ribera del Duero | $19 | $14.99 | Small importer, big wine. 2001 is a great vintage! |
| Condado de Haza 2002 Ribera del Duero | $23 | $17.99 | Made by Pesquera, a great value in famous wine |
| Domaine Peyre-Rose 1996 Syrah "Leone" | $49 | $19.99 | "Impressive… drink 2004 - 2012" 88 points RP |
| Fortia 2001 cuvee Baron Chateauneuf-du-Pape | $35 | $21.99 | 92 points RP Traditional style, needs a few more years |
| Las Rocas de San Alejandro 2003 Garnacha | $10 | sold out | 88 points RP; pure grenache with cherry, black pepper |
| 1905 Plantation (2004 red by Tour Boisee) | $12 | sold out | 100 year old field-blend red. Dave's Top Pick! |
| Rosenblum 2004 Paso Robles Zinfandel | $19 | sold out | NEW ARRIVAL. Rosenblum is HOT, HOT, HOT |
| Moillard 2002 Bourgogne Pinot Noir "tradition" | $15 | sold out | Elegant and classy, dry style from a great vintage! |
| JOLIESSE 2001 ZINFANDEL | $7 | sold out | Light and tasty, very smooth now. Mellowed blackberry. |
| McManis 2003 Merlot (375ml btls) | N/A | sold out | Compare at $11 for 750ml, a nice deal. Limited. |
| Vina Alone 2003 Monastrell tinto | $9 | sold out | dry, medium; with black cherry fruit and some peppery spice |
| Les Heretiques 2002 rouge | $9 | sold out | Last few bottles of a famous Bistro Red |
| Cellier Dauphins 2003 Cotes du Rhone blanc | $9 | sold out | Floral and fruity; like a dry crisp Chard/Viognier style wine |
| 10 X Tractor Sauvignon Blanc (Australia) | $17 | sold out | Styled like White Bordeaux meets New Zealand. |
| Le Cocq Rouge 2003 (the red rooster) | $11 | sold out | Merlot/Cabernet/Syrah by Sacha Lichine |
| MAN Vintners Shiraz (screwcap) | $10 | sold out | South African Shiraz masquerading as an Aussie |
| Di Majo Norante 2004 Sangiovese | $11 | sold out | 90 points Parker! Cherry, vanilla, Chianti-style with oomph |
| McManis 2003 Syrah | $11 | sold out | One case left. Well oaked, good raspberry |
| Barnard Griffin 2004 Fume Blanc | $11 | sold out | Dry Sauvignon Blanc, a famous one in Washington |
| Zardetto NV brut PROSECCO | $12 | sold out | 88 points RP; dry but elegantly fruity |
| Plantagenet UNOAKED Chardonnay 2003 | $15 | sold out | like dry Riesling meets Chard; "juicy w/ honeydew & lime" WS |
| Vina La Rosa BRUT NV (Chile) | $15 | sold out | As good or better than Spanish/French as the same price! |
| Provenza 2004 Lugana blanco | $13 | sold out | Trebbiano from the shores of Lake Garda; floral and crisp |
| Alexander Fontein 2004 Sauvignon Blanc | $14 | sold out | Sancerre meets New Zealand down in South Africa |
| Etang de Colombes 2003 Corbieres (reserve) | $14 | sold out | Only a few bottles left of this fabulous Languedoc red |
| Argiolas 2004 Costamolino Vermentino | $14 | sold out | 90 points Parker. Bone dry but richly fruity/floral |
| Pojega 2001 Valpolicella classico Ripasso | $18 | sold out | Dry style Ripasso, Chianti Classico style with more fruit |
| Girard 2003 Russian River Chardonnay | $20 | sold out | "ripe apple, spice and hazelnut' 88 pts WS |
| Provenza 2003 Negresco rosso | $19 | sold out | Like an elegant Barbera, red reserve blend from Lake Garda |
| McManis 2004 Chardonnay (375ml btls) | N/A | sold out | Fresh vintage, screwcapped half bottles. Limited! |
| McManis 2003 Cabernet (375ml btls) | N/A | sold out | Rich and toasty; good press; screwcapped. Limited. |
| Brigl 2003 Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige) | $15 | sold out | Melons and minerals, classic Alto Adige producer |
| Plantagenet dry Riesling (Western Australia) | $15 | sold out | Great seafood Riesling, bone dry but fruity and smooth |
| Schug 2002 Sonoma Sauvignon Blanc | $15 | sold out | Top-flight California winery, refreshing exotic fruits |
| McManis 2004 Petite Sirah | $12 | sold out | "Like pure blueberry jam" Wine Spectator |
| Pine and Post 2004 Chardonnay | $7 | sold out | Best Buy 87pts Wine Enthusiast 2004; and WS for 2003 |
| Hardy's 2004 Merlot (stamp series) | $6 | sold out | Replaced by the 3l boxes; great Tuesday night wine. |