THREE SALES in ONE! While Supplies Last! My BIGGEST, BEST and LONGEST summer sale ever!
Sale Dates: through August 31. Sale List 
8/31/06
**Ghost List / LAST-of-BIN / Best-in-Show Wines (for the Dog Days of August)
Summer Clearance wines plus a HUGE list of NEW ARRIVALS on SALE!
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 Affordable Luxury SALE List
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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: WS = Wine Spectator; RP = Parker |
| Reinares 2003 TEMPRANILLO (Spain) | $7 | $ 3.99 | RIOJA - styled bargain Spanish; wholesaler closeout |
| Pepperwood Grove 2005 Viognier | $8 | $ 4.99 | Tastes like Viognier; for cheap! $24 per case mail-in rebate |
| Penescal 2004 Sauvignon Blanc | $7 | $ 4.99 | Dave's top bargain white pick for summer; citrus and melon |
| Due Mari 2005 Primitivo (Puglia) | $8 | $ 5.33 | Zinfandel meets Nouveau Beaujolais, big purple fruit but dry |
| Due Mari 2005 ORVIETO (Tuscany/Umbria) | $8 | $ 5.33 | Crisp white Trebbiano/Grechetto; compare to Pinot Grigio! |
| Pedro Romero Dry OLOROSO sherry (500ml) | $11 | $ 5.99 | A dry full-bodied hark Sherry; 88 points RP |
| Della Scala 2005 Pinot Grigio (Italy) | $8 | $ 5.99 | New to MN, from an importer specializing in Italy |
| Covey Run 2005 Gewurztraminer (Wash) | $9 | $ 6.67 | Coming off 90 points for 2004, always a great value!! |
| Primitivo del Salento 2005 (Masseria del Pilone) | $10 | $ 6.99 | Cherry and black pepper, like a dry medium Zin for cheap! |
| Vina Vilano 2005 rosado (Tempranillo rose) | $9 | $ 6.99 | Ribera del Duero rose; cranberry and rich strawberry |
| Isola 2004 Tempranillo -Syrah | $10 | $ 7.49 | Direct from the Importer; full and smooth and complex |
| RED BELLY BLACK 2004 SHIRAZ (Australia) | $12 | $ 9.17 | Raspberry and a hint of pepper/licorice. New to MN. |
| HOUSE red (by Easton) Syrah/Cabernet | $11 | $ 9.17 | MN gets one pallet, I have half. Full and smooth blend |
| The Jibe 2005 PINOT NOIR | $13 | $ 9.99 | New Zealand is also famous for Pinot; cherry fruit and herb |
| Cycles Gladiator 2005 PINOT NOIR | $12 | $ 9.99 | NEW from Hahn, black cherry and a touch of spice |
| The Reserve (Yellowtail) 2005 PINOT NOIR | $11 | $ 9.99 | NEW to the lineup, and outdoes most $10 Californians |
| Cartlidge and Browne 2005 Pinot Noir | $12 | $10.99 | Parker favorite, rarely at retail here in Minnesota. |
| Wolfgang Puck 2002 Meritage (Cab/Merlot/Franc) | $22 | $11.99 | One-shot deal. Made by Kendall-Jackson, exclusive to Puck |
| Critique of Pure Riesling (Bonny Doon) | $20 | sold out | Winery closeout. A lovely and PURE dry Riesling! |
| Michel Bailley 2003 Pouilly-Fume | $20 | $12.49 | A true Fume with lots of smoke and minerals and depth |
| Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt 2001 Domherr AUSLESE | $24 | $12.99 | Top vintage, top winery, importer closeout in great shape! |
| Cuvee des Galets 2003 vin de pays rouge | $9 | sold out | Earthy raspberry; 86 pts WS; 2 btls left |
| Wyndham Estate Bin 555 SHIRAZ | $9 | sold out | Perennial value at nearly twice the price; rich and full! |
| Wyndham Estate Bin 222 Chardonnay 2005 | $9 | sold out | Best Buy rated in current Wine Spectator! |
| Pepperwood Grove 2005 Pinot Grigio | $8 | $ 4.99 | NEW package, $24 per case mail-in rebate! |
| Abadia de Chiva 2000 Tempranillo (Valencia) | $8 | $ 4.99 | Tastes like a crianza Rioja, very smooth and mellow |
| Vina Borja 2005 Garnacha (Spain) | $7 | $ 5.33 | Consistent value, lots of Cherry/vanilla |
| Columbia Crest (Two Vines) Chardonnay | $7 | $ 5.33 | Last case left from my spring re-stock |
| Snoqualmie 2004 Chenin Blanc | $9 | $ 5.99 | Pineapple and citrus, dry but lots of ripe fruit |
| Covey Run 2005 Riesling (Washington) | $8 | $ 5.99 | Consistent value, lovely off-dry quaffer |
| Septima 2005 Chardonnay/Semillon | $9 | $ 6.67 | Out-does the Aussies, melons with crispness and depth |
| MAD DOGS and ENGLISHMEN (Jumilla, Spain) | $9 | $ 6.67 | new lower price; Shiraz/Monastrell/Cabernet |
| Pedro Romero AMONTILLADO Fino Sherry (500ml) | $11 | $ 6.99 | Great producer, and lovely Amontillado; importer closeout |
| Pedro Romero CREAM Sherry (500ml) | $11 | $ 6.99 | 90 points Parker (non-vintage cuvee) |
| Marques de Tudellila 2004 Rioja | $10 | $ 6.99 | Traditional style with bright ripe cherry and spice |
| Rocca della Macie 2005 Orvieto | $9 | sold out | Melons and floral and minerals; fresh Tuscan white |
| Pedro Romero PX (Pedro Ximenez) 500ml | $14 | $ 7.49 | Rich and sweet with molasses and apricots and more |
| Cycles Gladiator 2004 Syrah | $10 | $ 7.49 | Last chance at the 2004 vintage; changes are coming! |
| Chateau Tilleuls de Gauthier 2003 BORDEAUX | $10 | $ 7.99 | classic aromas, lighter body; great vintage! |
| DeRedcliff 2005 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc | $11 | sold out | Great value from Marlborough; citrus and herb |
| McManis 2005 Pinot Grigio | $11 | sold out | Only 3 bottles left of this BrightWines favorite |
| Monte Volpe 2002 Primo Rosso (Graziano) | $11 | $ 8.33 | Cal-Ital blend from Mendocino by Greg Graziano |
| COOPER MOUNTAIN 2003 CHARDONNAY (Oregon) | $11 | $ 8.75 | Oregon! Certified Organic, dry and nutty not buttery! |
| The Reserve (Yellowtail) 2005 Shiraz | $11 | $ 8.99 | MUCH more than twice as good as the regular. Rich and full. |
| Jacob's Creek BRUT NV (Chard/Pinot) | $11 | $ 8.99 | BrightWines favorite Brut since last holiday season! |
| Montellori 2003 CHIANTI (DOCG, Italy) | $10 | sold out | Locally imported, wicker basket style; but good! |
| Jacob's Creek 2003 Reserve Shiraz | $13 | $ 9.17 | 91 points Wine Spectator, a winery on a hot streak! |
| The Fifteen 2001 Grenache | $14 | $ 9.99 | Pyrennees Orientales, pure expression of Grenache |
| The Jibe 2005 Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand) | $13 | sold out | Great value from Marlborough; citrus and minerals |
| Stolpman Vineyards 2003 Limestone Hill cuvee | $20 | $13.33 | Cabernet blend from Santa Ynez, only 493 cs made!! |
| BLOODSTONE 2004 McLaren Vale Shiraz | $16 | sold out | MORE coming in September! (tentatively confirmed) |
| Brigaldara 2001 Valpolicella classico | $12 | sold out | SOLD OUT |
| Famenco 2004 Tempranillo (La Mancha) | $8 | sold out | MORE coming in September??? (I'll try!) |
| Silvio Nardi 1999 Brunello di Montalcino | $55 | sold out | SOLD OUT |
| Fortia 2001 cuvee Baron Chateauneuf-du-Pape | $35 | sold out | SOLD OUT |
| Villadoria 2000 Barolo | $26 | sold out | SOLD OUT |
| SAN LEONINO Tenimenti Angelini 2001 Chianti Classico | $18 | sold out | SOLD OUT |
| Moroder 1997 Rosso Conero | $14 | sold out | SOLD OUT |
| Chateau de Causse rouge (Bordeaux) 2002 | $11 | sold out | SOLD OUT |
| Echelon 2004 central coast PINOT NOIR | $11 | sold out | SOLD OUT |
| AVALON 2003 CABERNET SAUVIGNON (California) | $10 | sold out | SOLD OUT |
| Washington Hills 2002 Rainier red | $10 | sold out | SOLD OUT |
| Falesco VITIANO 2004 rosso (Italy) | $10 | sold out | SOLD OUT |
| Snoqualmie 2005 Sauvignon Blanc | $9 | sold out | SOLD OUT |
| Las Rocas de San Alejandro 2003 Garnacha | $9 | sold out | SOLD OUT |
| Pepperwood Grove old vine Zinfandel | $8 | sold out | SOLD OUT |
| SANTANA 2003 TEMPRANILLO (Spain) | $6 | sold out | SOLD OUT |
| Grant Burge 10-year Tawny port (Australia) | $24 | $14.99 | Decanter award winner; great value in "real" Tawny |
| Snoqualmie 2002 Joy Anderson reserve Syrah | $22 | sold out | 88pts WS and tastes better! Rich chocolately blackberry |
| Gordon Brothers 2002 Merlot (Columbia Valley) | $17 | $14.99 | 90 points Wine Spectator; last case available! |
| il Baciale 2001 Monferrato (Piedmont) | $26 | $15.99 | 80% Barbera, with oak and Cab/Pinot (importer closeout) |
| L'Hiver 2003 Syrah (Mendocino, CA) | N/A | $17.99 | 90 pts Parker, down to bottles! |
| F. Magnien 2000 Morey St Denis "sorbet" 1er cru | $51 | $17.99 | "Searching for outstanding Morey-St-Denis... F. Magnien" RP |
| Domaine Peyre-Rose 1996 Syrah "Leone" | $49 | $17.99 | "Impressive… drink 2004 - 2012" 88 points RP |
| Peter Howland 2002 Langley vineyard Shiraz | $29 | sold out | Pure, rich, intense, and refreshing. Kudos 89pts RP |
| Peter Howland 2002 Parsons vineyard Shiraz | $29 | sold out | great precision/definition, purity; blueberry perfume 89pts RP |
| Peter Howland 2002 Pine Lodge vineyard Shiraz | $29 | sold out | blueberries, blackberries, black tea; impressive 89pts RP |
| Nicolas Feuillatte BRUT Champagne | $28 | sold out | Great producer, true Champagne; at $18 it is a STEAL. |
| Terlan 2003 Winkl Sauvignon Blanc | $26 | $17.99 | 90 points WS; great NE Italy dry Sauvignon |
| Chateau D'Aighuilhe 2002 Cotes de Castillon | $25 | sold out | 89 pts WS a hot property |
| Bouchard 2002 Monthelie "les duresses" 1er cru | $28 | $21.99 | 87-89 RP; tastes like 90+ to drink now |
| Rosenblum 2003 Hillside Syrah | $30 | sold out | SOLD OUT |
| Bouchard 2002 Beaune du Chateau blanc | $30 | $22.99 | 87-89 ST; 87-88 RP; blend of permiere crus |
| Bouchard 2002 Clos St Landry 1er cru blanc | $36 | $27.99 | 88-91 points ST (wood case) |
UPDATED Thursday August 31: See Also AFFORDAB LE LUXURY LIST
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