We have close out pricing which is less than the original wholesale on a small amount of 2011 San Felice Rosso Grand Selection.  The Gran Selezione is an old vine Sangiovese blend from the Classico region of Chianti. Today this wine is massively extracted. The front palate is big in blackberry flavor which finishes with very black cherry. There are hints of ash, dill and white pepper at the beginning of the finish which grows amazingly longer and turns to very dark berry with white chocolate. The mouthfeel is rich, opulant. This wine is a head turner and it is drinking now . Release price was $50 - $59.00.  We have 22 bottles available at $41.50. (92 Wine Advocate  91 WE Reviews below )

All of the very best,
Rex and Michele
 
Wine Advocate 92 points (Jan 2017)
"San Felice has mastered the Gran Selezione philosophy. The 2011 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Poggio Rosso is a beautifully balanced wine that offers generous tones of cherry and dark fruit next to well-integrated spice and balsam herb. You can taste the warm vintage thanks to the wine's plump fruit and jammy cherry flavors. Despite the vintage heat, this is a succulent and dark, but ultimately balanced expression of Sangiovese nonetheless."
San Felice 2011 Poggio Rosso Gran Selezione
91 Points Wine Enthusiast
"Made with 80% Sangiovese, 10% Pugnitello and 10% Colorino, this savory, firmly structured wine offers aromas that recall baked plum, prune, resin, blue flower, leather and a balsamic note. The chewy, concentrated palate delivers juicy black cherry, mature blackberry, vanilla, cinnamon and mocha. Dusty tannins provide support. Drink through 2021."
  • Release Price  $50
  • Designation  Poggio Rosso Gran Selezione
  • Variety Red Blend  
  • Appellation Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy 
  • Winery San Felice  
  • Date Published  5/1/2016

Charles Orban Champagne Brut Blanc de Noir a' Troissy
90 points Decanter
$35.00
 
Blake Maso, who imports us great Champagne, Burgundy and Bordeaux, treated us this week to what we think is an excellent Champagne at a bargain price.  The Orban Brut Blanc de Noir is a blend of 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Pinot Meunier. The grapes see no contact with the skins so the color is Blanc.  The front palate is very
honey crisp apple with hints of lemon. The back palate begins with strawberry and then finishes with distinct cherry flavors. The bubbles are very tight . This Champagne is extremely effervescent
with the bubbles literally flowing to the top of the glass and very obvious on the tongue. The finish is long, dry and crisp.  This Charles Orban is small production, grower Champagne which we think is a steal at $35.00.  We have access to 54 bottles.




Rex Perry, 972-904-9917 rex@masutawineconsulting.com
Michele Mercy 214-906-5251  michele@masutawineconsulting.com
Francis Silmon 817-271-2720  francis@theclassiccafe.com