The Finca Villacreces "Pruno" is a fantastic value year after year, but the 2010 is a very serious wine for a seriously low price.  This Tempranillo/Cabernet blend from vineyards adjacent to the famous Vega Sicilia in Ribera Del Duero, Spain, received 94 Points from critic Robert Parker where he exclaimed:

This wine is in stock (as of May 10, 2013) here at Murphy's Wine Shop, and if you put together a case the price is under $20/bottle!  Don't miss this one.

Finca Villacreces Pruno 2010

Bottle Price: $21.99/bottle 
Case Price: ​$18.79/bottle!
Solid 12 Bottle Case: $225.48 + tax

90% Tempranillo 
10% Cabernet Sauvignon 
D.O. Ribera del Duero

94 Points Robert Parker

Estate vineyards from younger vines located adjacent to the famous Vega Sicilia 
2296 foot elevation

12 Months French Oak

Here's the 94 Point Review from Robert Parker:
"Wow! From a vineyard adjacent to Spain’s greatest as well as most expensive red wine, Vega Sicilia, this 2,500-case cuvee made for Eric Solomon is spectacular. Full-bodied with an opaque purple color in addition to an extraordinary bouquet of charcoal, wood smoke, creme de cassis and blackberries intermixed with hints of acacia flowers and licorice, this stunning, multidimensional 2010 is loaded. Its texture, richness, complexity, purity and length result in a wine that considerably over-delivers. Normally, one would expect to pay $75 to $150 for a wine that tastes like this, but this beauty can be yours for $20 or less! Moreover, it will keep for a decade."

Decant this one!

What a crazy week in wine over here at Murphy's!

This Wednesday, Tom Murphy hosted a 100-Point '09 Bordeaux Dinner that featured some purely stunning wines, and an amazing 4-Course Fine-Dining menu from Chef Ian Winslade!

Several of our guests were generous enough to bring earlier vintages of these great Bordeaux so we were able to do some side-by-side tasting.  Personally, I thought the '03 Chateau Clos Fourtet was drinking the best, but all the '09's showed incredible depth and concentration.  Hope to taste them again in 15 years!

We're helping people plan more great wine events at Murphy's this year so if you're interested in a high-end wine/food event for some friends or clients contact a Murphy's Wine Consultant at [email protected].

Here's a clearer shot of some greatly enjoyed empties.  That '96 Dujac in the foreground was an "off-topic" treat from one of our guests.  Don't make those like they used to!

In an oversaturated field of solid American Pinot Noir, it is rather rare for one to rise above the noise so casually - like we knew all along this wine would be amazing, and tasting it just quietly confirmed our instincts.  Approachable, but unexpectedly complex.  Food friendly, but perfect for conversational sipping, contemplative, nerdy, from a winery of deep pedigree, and reasonably priced.  So let’s start off the year with one of my favorite $30 Pinot Noirs I’ve tasted in recent memory, and easily one of the best values in Pinot Noir today:

Domaine Eden Pinot Noir 2010
Bottle Price: $34.99/bottle
Case Price:  $29.91/bottle!! 

Universally delicious, this wine strikes some chord with me – like hearing late 50’s Miles Davis for the first time and thinking “ahh, that’s what jazz is.” This is some benchmark for $30-$35 California Pinot Noir that deserves attention. 

Please email me if you would like me to reserve some for you before this spectacular vintage goes away! 

Cheers, Happy New Year, and thanks for being a Friend of Murphy’s!

Thanksgiving dinner can be a tad tricky for wine pairing.  From salty stuffing, to lean turkey breast, maybe some pig, cranberry sauce!, and whatever that weird dish only your family makes is, it's tough to pick a wine that covers them all . . . which is why picked 4!  And no, there's no Cabernet on the menu 'cause Cab doesn't really go too well with the standard Turkey Day fare!

We've hand selected TWO different 4-Packs this year - one at $89.99, and one at $49.99 to fit into everyone's budget. These are also incredible values with around $30 in savings for the higher end offer!

If you're interested in either of these, please email Michael, or call the wine shop (404)872-0904 to reserve yours! Pickups are scheduled to coincide with Murphy's Thanksgiving To Go pickup Wednesday, November 21st, the day BEFORE Thanksgiving.  However, special arrangements can be made for early pickup if necessary.

No substitutions please, but all wines are available individually and by the case - prices included below.

Here are the 4-Packs!

A few of us are headed out to Northern California tomorrow for a week's journey through wine country!  After a few days in Sonoma we'll head to Napa, and then finish our trip at the great Ridge in Santa Cruz.  Joining me will be my fellow wine consultant Leslie Johnson, and our fearless leader Tom Murphy. This is a little R&D and a little fun all wrapped into one.  Hopefully the fruits of our labor will provide us with some great new juice to offer you.  Stay tuned for pics and updates from our week in wine country!

Cheers,

Michael

We’re slowly unveiling our new Fall Wine List here at Murphy’s, and this new addition is quickly becoming a guest and staff favorite!  We are proud to offer JC Cellars “The Impostor” 2009 at a great, special case price.  You Orin Swift Prisoner fans may have a new favorite wine!

JC Cellars The Impostor 2009 - California
Normal Bottle Price:  $36.99/bottle
*Special Reduced Case Price: $29.91/bottle!! 

(This wine sells many places for $40!)

Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Grenache, Mourvedre and Viognier.

From winemaker Jeff Cohn, who is known for working intense, rich wines from Rhone varietal and Zinfandel.  This wine blows away the more common “Smoke and Mirrors,” and offers a hedonistic, rich, dense experience that actually manages to work well with food despite its power.

Here is the Wine Spectator 91 Point Review:
“Exotic and altogether distinctive, with aromas of smoky black cherry and Asian spice that lead to rich, lush flavors of huckleberry and date bread. Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Viognier. Drink now through 2017.”

Notes From The Winery

Tasting Notes:  Opaque black purple color with aromas of grilled meats, blackberries, raspberries and touches of black cherries with wisps of Herbs de Provence and  roasted coffee.  Full bodied and concentrated.  Blackberry and raspberry jam ooze from this wine. But then all the wild side starts to show, with Asian spices, smoke meats, cedar and fruit leather finish. 

Pair With:  This is one of those wines that goes with everything from plain roasted chicken, cassoulet au confit, or roasted venison to a great slice of pizza, a bowl of Pasta with a savory tomato sauce, or my favorite is a great rare hamburger with all the fixins.  The perfect wine for all the time.   

Drink now or age 5 to 10 years.

“Once again this wine takes on another personality. In the past it has seen its influence of the Northern Rhône, Southern Rhône, and Spain. This time we are feeling much like a love child, of Chateauneuf du Pape and California.” 
- Jeff Cohn

If you’re a fan of Orin Swift’s Prisoner, or other rich, dense reds from California, you will LOVE this wine!  A few cases currently in stock.

Email me to reserve yours!

Cheers,

Michael

We currently have a great deal on one of the best, affordable 2010 Willamette Valley Pinot Noirs we’ve tasted so far.  At over 20% off normal price this gets under $25 at case price! Reply back to reserve yours before it runs out.  Small amount in stock now, and there is a dwindling supply at our supplier's warehouse.

The Four Graces Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2010
Normal Price: $32+
Murphy's Bottle Price: $28.99/bottle
*Case Price:  $24.78/bottle!! *

Sourced from Black Family Estate Dundee Hills AVA, and Doe Ridge Estate Yamhill-Carlton AVA, this Pinot Noir is a triumph from the small, inconsistent 2010 vintage.  The entire Murphy’s Wine Shop team was unanimously enamored with this bottle.  Balanced, beautiful, and a classy 13.3% alcohol.  Darker berries, toasty oak, vanilla, meaty mineral, licorice, and a long, focused finish with enough structure for this to hold up for a few years.  This is a steal for fans of Willamette Pinot Noir to get this quality for under $30.

Here is the Wine Spectator 91 Point Review:
“Lithe and open-textured, framing its delicate currant and plum fruit with hints of lilac and cream, lingering gently on the refined finish. Drink now through 2016.”

For you foodies, here are a couple great recipes from the Four Graces Website to pair with this wine: click here for recipes

Please email me if you are interested in ordering any of this great value Pinot.

Cheers,

Michael Kunz
Wine Consultant
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