Dear Friends,

Here is a brilliant closeout offer for the classic wine lovers!  With a nose slightly reminiscent of, albeit slightly less rich than, Domaine de Pegau, this is a wonderful Rhone value for people looking for something distinctly French and classically styled. This wine is loaded with dark fruits, and features those enticing, funky notes of leather and forest floor that, when done correctly, add an addictive dimension, depth, and character to many great European reds. Oh, and did I mention it's 2007 vintage?! '07 was one of the best vintages in the Southern Rhone yielding delicious age worthy wines. Even with 6 or so years of age already, this wine still has years of life left, but it's drinking brilliantly now. If you're a fan of the style you'll adore this wine, and should not miss out. All others should check this out to explore a style of wine you really don't see in America. Being a closeout deal, this is a chance to do so at great price! I personally enjoy this style with or without food, but meat eaters would find this brilliant with Lamb Chops or a grilled steak.  Please reply to reserve yours now before this closeout beauty is gone!

Château Redortier Beaumes-des-Venise Rouge 2007 
Originally: $29.99/bottle 
Closeout Bottle Price: $22.99/bottle 
Closeout Case Price: $18.99/bottle*

This wine is typically a blend of 50 year old Grenache, Syrah, and Counoise vines fermented in concrete, and finished in large French oak. The fruits are dark, in the fig and plum family, with lots of baking spice, and the aforementioned leather and earth. One of the most intriguing things about this wine is it's lack of over-extraction. There's richness, but also acidity, lending a feeling of tension to this classically full-bodied wine. I like to call this, "rich, but not fatiguing."  Great wine at a great price!

About Chateau Redortier 
In 1956 Etienne de Menthon came upon this one-of-a-kind site in Suette, some 1400 feet up the famed mountains of Dentelles de Montmirail. Etiene is a gentleman's gentleman: tall, rugged, and a deep well of knowledge for this land he fell in love with . Through the 60's and 70's he built his bas tide (farmhouse). The site itself was considered the finest stronghold of the region in the Middle Ages, as its commanding view gave notice of any who would attempt to invade.

Twin sisters Sabine and Isabelle de Menthon are maestros with old vine Grenache and Syrah. Hands-on from vine to pressing and in the cellar. This is the best known, yet best keep secret in the southern Rhone since 1956. High altitude plantings fermented in cement tank using native yeast. No "Home Depot" winemaking here.

About Beaume-de-Venise 
Probably more well known for the sweet, fortified wine Muscat de Beaumes de Venise, this rugged, rustic landscape northeast of Chateauneuf du Pape also yields fantastic dry reds that are a step above average Cotes du Rhone with a minimum of 50% Grenache and 25% Syrah.

Please email me if you're interested in any of this great deal wine.
Cheers!

Michael Kunz
Wine Consultant
[email protected] 
shop: (404)872-0904 
Murphy's Wine Shop 
977 Virginia Ave. NE 
Atlanta, GA  30306 

*Case is 12 bottles mix/match