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We have decided that the ***Baltimore City Bottle Tax*** will hit OUR POCKETS and NOT YOURS!!!! We will NOT pass along this “Baltimore City Only” bottle tax to YOU, our loyal customers. We feel that in this economy, EVERYONE could use a little help! CHEERS

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Long Island Iced Tea

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Let the 2009 Bordeaux futures campaign begin! Will it be the best vintage ever? That is definitely the hype to this point, and so far the ratings are backing up the acclamations. Of course only time will tell the whole story of this heralded vintage, but until then we can only do our homework and search for those wines that offer great value and superb drinking.High prices are definitely an issue with the 2009 futures, but we have been diligently doing our homework and found some great values that we feel offer our customers the best quality to dollar value, while also maintaining the high ratings of some of the top critics in the wine world. In particular, we feel the Sansonnet St. Emilion fills that quota perfectly as, stated by The Wine Advocate, “It is an amazing effort, but because of the minuscule yields, little will be available in the marketplace.”

As a side note, if there are any wines you are interested in purchasing as 2009 Bordeaux futures, particularly Classified Growths and top level Right Bank wines, please let us know specifically which wines they are and we will gladly provide pricing on those wines.

Ch. Croix Mouton Bordeaux Superieur
$13.50 btl - $80 6btls - $155 case
“One couldn’t ask for a more serious owner than Jean-Philippe Janoueix, who has done such a terrific job at La Confession in St.-Emilion and La Croix St.-Georges in Pomerol. Tiny yields of 31 hectoliters per hectare as well as super attention to detail in both the vineyard and winemaking has resulted in a wine that is a final blend of 87% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot coming in at 14.1% alcohol. The wine is stunning, dense purple in color, with notes of chocolate, espresso roast, pain grille, blackberries, and cherries. It is a hedonistic mouthful of wine to drink over the next 4-5 years. (Tasted two times.)” - Wine Advocate 89-91 pts.

Feret-Lambert Bordeaux Superieur
$13.50 btl - $80 6btls - $155 case
“Wow! What a big time sleeper of the vintage. This delicious, full-bodied wine behaves more like a classified growth than a generic Bordeaux Superieur. It possesses a dense purple color as well as notes of black raspberries, licorice, graphite, and cassis, wonderful intensity, purity, richness, and overall balance, and a stunning finish. Drink it over the next 5-6 years. (Tasted once.)” -Wine Advocate 89-91pts.

D’Aiguilhe Querre Cotes de Castillon
$14.50 btl - $85 6btls - $165 case
“This sleeper of the vintage was cropped at 34 hectoliters per hectare, and the result is a concentrated, viscous wine revealing beautiful mulberry and black currant fruit intertwined with hints of earth and spring flowers. Terrific density and opulence as well as a tremendous finish suggest it will drink well young, yet last for 15+ years.” -Wine Advocate 88-90pts.

Siaurac Lalande de Pomerol
$17.50 btl - $105 6btls - $205 case
“A sleeper of the vintage, this is the best wine I have ever tasted from this property. A dense purple color is followed by abundant meaty, black currant, black cherry, licorice, underbrush, and forest floor characteristics. Full-bodied, powerful, rich, and silky-textured, it will provide plenty of pleasure over the next decade. (Tasted once.)” -Wine Advocate 89-91pts.

Lanessan Haut Medocl
$17.50 btl - $105 6btls - $205 case
“Generally a St.-Julien/Pauillac-like offering, the 2009 Lanessan seems more explosive and concentrated than prior vintages. I’m not sure it is the finest I have ever tasted, but it boasts a dense purple color as well as copious creme de cassis, cedar wood, underbrush, and spice notes. Beautiful opulence, silky tannins, and a long finish suggest this sleeper of the vintage will drink well for 2-3 decades. (Tasted once.)” -Wine Advocate 90-92pts

Ch. Lilian Ladouys St. Estephe
$20.50 btl - $120 6btls - $235 case
“Dark color, with a spiced nose of cloves and cardamom. Tar too. Full-bodied, with round and velvety tannins and a rich, fruity aftertaste. Gorgeous young wine.” -Wine Spectator 92-95pts

Ch. Sansonnet St. Emilion
$25.50 btl - $150 6btls - $295 case
I have never cared for previous vintages of Sansonnet, but I enjoyed the 2009 on several occasions. St.-Emilion’s significant hail damage in May, 2009, led to Sansonnet’s incredibly low yields of 9 hectoliters per hectare. The dense purple-colored 2009 reveals copious aromas of sweet, chalky, blackberry and black cherry fruit, medium to full body, deep, concentrated flavors, and sweet tannin. It is an amazing effort, but because of the minuscule yields, little will be available in the marketplace.” -Wine Advocate 90-92+pts

Ch. Haut Bergey Pessac-Leognan
$32.00 btl - $190 6btls - $375 case
“The earthy, smoky notes intermixed with notions of black fruits and road tar found in this blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot are classic Graves traits. Sweet, dense fruit, with tremendous opulence, a layered mouthfeel, and excellent purity, freshness, and ripe tannins are displayed in abundance in this beautifully made offering from proprietor Helene Garcin. It should age effortlessly for 20 years.” -Wine Advocate 92-94pts.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
• Wines should arrive Fall 2011 thru Spring 2012
• Payment is due IN FULL (including tax) at time of order; no exceptions
• Cash or Check
• American Express add 5% to listed price
• Visa, Mastercard, Discover add 3% to listed price.

To order, either call the store at 410-435-2700, send an email to mailbox@wellswine.com, or place your order at the store.

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#1 Royal Chenin Blanc (Old Vine Steen) ^$7.⁹⁹

#2 Cool Woods Pinot Noir 750ml ^$11.⁹⁹

#3 Cueva Las Manos Bonarda ’08 ^$11.⁹⁹

#4 McManis Pinot Noir 750ml ^$9.⁹⁹

#5 Angels Landing Napa Cab ^$10.⁴⁹

#6 Maipe Torrontes ’09 ^$9.⁹⁹

#7 Maipe Bonarda ’09 ^$9.⁹⁹

#8 Yalumba Viognier Y Series ^$9.⁹⁹

#9 Penfolds Shiraz Cab Koonunga Hill ^$9.⁹⁹

#10 Pomelo Sauvignon Blanc ’08 ^$11.⁹⁹

#11 Wallace Brook Pinot Gris ’08 ^$10.⁹⁹

#12 Four Vines Chard Unoaked ^$11.⁹⁹

#13 Cristalino Brut ^$8.⁹⁹

#14 Ch. De Segries Tavel Rose ’09 ^$11.⁹⁹

#15 Pravis Pinot Grigio ’08 ^$12.⁹⁹

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Here is the list of our TOP 5 SELLING WINES from this past weekend.

(SURPRISE!!! - Kendall Jackson DID NOT make the cut)

#1 - MARK WEST PINOT NOIR 750ml $11.99

#2 - WOODBRIDGE CHARDONNAY 1.5L $10.99

#3 - CAVIT PINOT GRIGIO 1.5L $12.99

#4 - YELLOW TAIL CHARDONNAY 1.5L $12.49

#5 - PINE RIDGE CHENIN BLANC VIOGNIER 750ml $13.99

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Since I am still getting the hang of all of this “blog” business, please be patient with me.  I know the image below is not the best and is a tad bit blurry so below is the basic list without all the fancy pictures! 

Top 5 selling wines were:

#1 Woodbridge Chardonnay 1.5L $10.99

#2 Kendall Jackson Chardonnay 750ml $10.99

#3 Maipe Malbec 750ml $7.99

#4 Four Vines Chardonnay Unoaked 750ml $11.99

#5 Bogle Chardonnay 750ml$11.99

Top Liquor (all vodka)

#1 Svedka 1.75L $18.99

#2 Smirnoff 1.75L $18.99

#3 Absolut 1.75L $30.99

#4 Rikaloff 1.75L $9.49

Top 3 Domestic Beers

#1 Natural Light

#2 Natty Boh

#3 Keystone Light

Top 3 Imported Beers

#1 Corona

#2 Corona Light

#3 Heineken

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FREE IN-STORE WINE TASTING SCHEDULE FOR MAY 2010

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WINE

^#1 ROSEMOUNT SHIRAZ  ^$6.⁹⁹

In the glass, a deep plum red with purple hues with a full bodied, juicy sweet palate with cherry, chocolate, cherry pip and plum flavors. The finish is supported by well balanced, long, silky smooth tannins. It is this fantastic balance that allows for great drinkability.

^#2 J. ROGET EXTRA DRY  ^$4.⁹⁹

This champagne is a light straw color with pleasant fruit and a mild floral character. The aromas of apple and pear are balanced with a  bouquet of toasty yeast notes and floral nuances.

^#3 CRISTALINO BRUT  ^$8.⁹⁹

This sparkling wine is bright green-gold color with aromas of apple, spices, flowers and nuts. On the tongue it’s crisp, bright and dry with medium-full body followed by intense ginger and apple flavors with nutty and floral nuances. It ends with a clean, lemony finish that is quite dry.

^#4 THORN-CLARKE PINOT GRIGIO ^$11.⁹⁹

The color is mid straw. The nose is clean and vibrant showing honeysuckle and subtle honey notes. The honeysuckle follows through on the palate with melon undertones. There is a lovely sweet fruit richness contrasted with a zingy acid finish.

^#5 RED TREE PINOT NOIR  ^$8.⁹⁹

When first poured this pinot noir displays aromas of fresh fruits and strawberries, with a hint of oak in the background. This lighter bodied wine provides cherry flavors on the palate and more red fruits, finishing with soft tannins.

BEER

#1 NATURAL LIGHT CANS

12PK - ^$6.⁹⁹

30PK - ^$14.⁹⁹

#2 BUD LIGHT CANS

6PK - ^$5.⁹⁹

12PK - ^$12.⁹⁹

30PK - ^$20.⁹⁹

#3 COORS LIGHT CANS

6PK - ^$6.⁹⁹

12PK - ^$11.⁹⁹

18PK - ^$13.⁹⁹

30PK - ^$20.⁹⁹

#4 MILLER LIGHT CANS

6PK - ^$6.⁹⁹

12PK - ^$11.⁹⁹

18PK - ^$13.⁹⁹

30PK - ^$20.⁹⁹

#5 NATIONAL BOH CANS

6PK – ^$3.⁹⁹

12PK – ^$6.⁹⁹

24PK – ^$11.⁹⁹

LIQUOR

#1 SMIRNOFF VODKA 1.75L ^$18.⁹⁹

#2 SVEDKA VODKA 1.75L ^$18.⁹⁹

#3 SKYY VODKA 1.75L ^$22.⁹⁹

#4 ABSOLUT VODKA 1.75L ^$30.⁹⁹

#5 RIKALOFF VODKA 1.75L ^$9.⁴⁹