$7.99 btl / $91.09 cs
Refreshing, crisp with a tingly sparkle taste of apple tartness from the cool and luscious Vinho Verde region in northeastern Portugal. Pleasant and mellow this young white wine will be the perfect accompaniment to all kinds of seafood & salads or just by itself. Reg: $10.99
Altozano ’07 Verdejo-Sauvignon Blanc
$8.99 btl / $102.49 cs
This 70/30 Spanish blend is a striking
bargain. Fragrant, lilac-scented apple blossom and lemon peel nose. Juicy,
silky, honeyed with dry citrus flavors and a lingering finish. Reg: $15 -
Alamos ’07 Torrontes
$8.99 btl / $102.49 cs
Veramonte ‘07 Sauvignon Blanc Rsv
$8.99 btl / $102.49 cs
Aromas of fresh stone fruit, citrus, and
herbs mingle with floral accents. Zesty, medium bodied flavors of citrus, melon
and herb flavors that linger on the palate. 91 points - "Top 100 Values of the
Year" Wine & Spirits Magazine. Reg: $11.99
Hofer ‘07 Grüner Veltliner
- one liter$10.99 btl / $125.29 cs
A perennial Esquin favorite, this is a quintessential Summer quaffer! From the squat one liter bottle to the defiant metal cap, this is a crisp, apple-y, lime and white pepper thirst quencher. Certified organic, too!
Kanu ‘07 Chenin Blanc
$9.99 btl / $113.89 cs
This wine really shows what can be done with
South African Chenin Blanc. Lovely lilac and honeysuckle-scented nose. The white
stone fruit flavors are deliciously juicy and creamy, yet show depth and weight,
marked by minerals, spices and balanced acidity in the lingering finish.
Broadbent ‘06 Vinho Verde
$9.99 btl / $113.89 cs
This is our best Vinho Verde from a top
Portugese producer. Light and refreshing, it shows off zippy lime and juicy
honeysuckle flavors with a slight spritz. The name means "green wine" in
reference to its youth and freshness.
Poonawatta ‘06 Riesling
$22.99 btl / $262.09 cs
"Aromatic lime, apple and wild herb aromas;
crisp, lively and intense lime and mineral flavours running through to a long
finish." 95 points - James Halliday
Naiara ‘05 Malbec, Mendoza
$9.99 btl / $113.89 cs
Awarded 88 points "Best Buy" from Robert
Parker. Aromas of roasted berries and mouth-filling red fruit flavors with an
inviting nose of roasted berries and fleshy, chewy red fruit flavors. A plush
finish and ripe tannins complete the wine
Graffigna ‘06 Cabernet Sauvignon
$11.99 btl / $136.69 cs
"The Cabernet is bright ruby red color and
intense flavors of berries and currants are enhanced by a hint of dark chocolate
and toasted vanilla on the long, lush finish." Stephen Tanzer. Reg: $14.99
Altos de la Hoya ‘06 Jumilla
$10.99 btl / $125.29 cs
"Explosively perfumed scents of red berries,
flowers and minerals, plus an exotic Asian spice quality. This shows a silky
texture reminiscent of a high-end New World pinot noir, with deeply concentrated
raspberry and cherry flavors brightened by zesty minerals and white pepper.
Sappy, sweet and strikingly pure on the long, spicy finish. This is one of the
wine world’s most amazing values."
Hare’s Chase ‘05 Red Blend
$12.99 btl / $148.09 cs
$23.99 btl / $273.49 cs
"....100% old-vine Verdejo sourced from ungrafted 80- to 100-year-old vines. The nose is slightly toasty but the fruit comes through with plenty of citrus, mineral, and floral notes. The oak treatment seems to have resulted in a creamier texture." 90 pts – Advocate
ZaZa ‘07 Garnacha Rose, Campo de Borja
$8.99 btl / $102.49 cs
Brilliant pink color. Enticing strawberry and raspberry aromas. Deliciously
fresh and juicy on the mouth, like eating a watermelon, followed by a pleasing
fruity-dry finish. Reg: $13
Vina Aljibes ‘07 Rosado, Tierra de Castilla
$10.99 btl / $125.29 cs
Syrah with a splash of Viognier. This wine was voted as the best rose’ for
its D.O. in Spain by the Spanish D.O. winemakers association. Bright red cherry
color with loads of wild strawberry and fresh raspberry aromas, along with
fragrant lilac. There are bright strawberries and raspberries flavors with hints
of herbal aromatics
La Playa ‘07 Cabernet Sauvignon Rose
$8.99 btl / $102.49 cs
A lovely Chilean rose. Intriguing nose of orange peel, strawberry and
raspberry juice and cotton candy. The flavors are zesty and lively, yet silky
and well-textured, balanced with clean acidity.
Alberti 154 ’06 Malbec
$6.99 btl / $79.69 cs
The dark color in your glass immediately lets you know that you are in for
some serious action. Deep red plum and spice tinged nose. Downright delicious on
the palate, packed with fruit, slightly smoky ripe flavors, balanced tannins
leading you to a dry coffee and cocoa finish.
Jacobs Creek ‘05 Shiraz Reserve
$8.99 btl / $102.49 cs
A popular and fun Shiraz from Australia. Bright berry fruit aromas with
inviting spice. Delicious on the palate, with big flavors that defy the small
price. Reg: $13 - save $4
Castano ‘06 ‘Monastrell’ Yecla
$8.99 btl / $102.49 cs
This organic Mourvedre has extraordinary balance and poise for the price!
Insane value produced from three vineyard sites ranging in age from 40-60 years.
Opaque purple-colored, it gives up fragrant aromas of blue fruits and plums.
Ripe, layered, and full-flavored, this hedonistic effort can be enjoyed now but
will surely evolve for 2-3 years.
Trumpeter ‘06 Malbec
$8.99 btl / $102.49 cs
"Very floral and pure, with red plum, cherry, licorice and mocha notes
followed by tangy minerality." 89 points - Spectator. Regular: $11.99
Brancott ‘07 Sauvignon Blanc
$8.99 btl / $107.88 cs
This New Zealand wine displays real fruit intensity. The gooseberry flavors
meld well with fresh bell pepper and underlying nectarine and passion fruit
flavors. A well-balanced wine showing the lively, crisp acidity associated with
this style. Reg: $12.99 - save $4
Oyster Bay ‘07 Sauvignon Blanc
$11.99 btl / $136.69 cs
Aromas of juicy, tantalizing ripe tropical fruit. On the palate this is very
successfully pitched, with some elegance and raciness and plenty of tangy
freshness. The fruit is succulent and ripe without being too obvious and sweet.
It keeps you coming back for another sip. Reg: $16 - save $4
Nautilus Estate ‘07 Sauvignon Blanc
$14.99 btl / $170.89 cs
Regarded as one of New Zealand’s most consistent premium quality Sauvignon
Blancs. "Lovely drop here. Pungently aromatic, in the way only Kiwi savvy can-
cut grass, tropical fruit, some capsicum, probably a bit of gooseberry and sweat
too if you let the imagination loose. Youthful, zesty flavours of tropical and
citrus with good length- this is no hollow caricature. It’s no intellectual
giant either but bloody delicious all the same." Grant Dodd, Australian Wine
Writer. Reg: $18.99
Opawa 2007 Pinot Noir
$18.99 btl / $216.49 cs
Carlos Basso ‘07 Sauvignon Blanc
$8.99 btl / $102.49 cs
Carlos Basso ‘07 Chardonnay
$8.99 btl / $102.49 cs
Chardonnay is clean and delicate; light and fruity, with overtones of
pineapple, apple, and oak. Reg: $11.99 - save: $3
Carlos Basso ‘07 Cabernet-Malbec
$8.99 btl / $102.49 cs
Dark fruit and coffee bean/cocoa aromas. Plummy flavors on the palate with
dusty spice. Try it with dry rubbed Argentine beef! Reg: $11.99 - save: $3
