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El Cipres Malbec

As Argentina gets a few years of practice and vines age, wine values becomes even greater. This release is a recent discovery. Great spicy plum, black raspberry, med-bodied palate

Juan Benegas Malbec

Brooding, silky dark fruits with great concentration. Ripe extract & tannins, with a very long finish. A Malbec for the discerning palate that will pair well with spicy grills.

Gougenheim Cabernet Sauvignon

Argentina is a source for plenty of great value wines, including this delicious and dark southern hemisphere version of Cabernet. Dark cherry & brambly berry with a light spice for added complexity

Don Miguel Gascon Malbec

From Argentina's most reputable growing region, Mendoza. Blackberry, blueberry, dark cherry and hints of Mocha fill the palate. Rich & smooth.

Punta Final Malbec

The perfect wine for special events. Features big fruit, smooth character, a unique grape and good structure for food pairing, all at a great price.

Norton Reserve Malbec

A 91 Point "Smart Buy" in Wine Spectator. "Very creamy with lush layers of fig, currant and blackberry followed by cocoa, mocha and licorice notes"

Pascual Toso Malbec

An Under $10 great from Argentina. The favorite wine at a recent South American wine tasting, it shows medium-body dark fruits including black raspberry and light spice.

Kaiken Malbec

Montes went into Argentina because of its grapes, creating the Kaiken line in Mendoza. This low-yield Malbec brings forth dark fruit on a very balanced palate with just the right hints of white pepper spice.

Pascual Toso Reserve Malbec

Our Shop Favorite wine of the season. A value for under $20, this S. American wine offers dark fruit flavors and light spice on an approchable yet deep palate.

Kaiken Cabernet Sauvignon

A 92 point score from Wine Enthusiast was earned by this wine’s ripe plums to the nose, mixed with spices and black olives. Oak barrels contribute vanilla and bitter chocolate notes.

Kaiken Ultra Malbec

An Argentinian release from Montes: "Very good raspberry and blackberry fruit, toasty turning to cinnamon and coffee" - 91 Points Wine Enthusiast

Nine Stones Hilltops Shiraz

A Wine Spectator Best Value, from the cool climate growing region in New South Wales. Medium bodied, soft and rich. Drinks well now, but will improve with several years of cellar age.

Schwarz Nitschke Block

This Australian treasure has strong & profound fruit aromas. An array of dark fruit including blackberries, ripe cherries and plums along with a hint of dark chocolate

Milton Park Merlot

"A lifed bouquet of berry and licorice" lift this Australian Merlot's palate. "Sweet blueberry and cinnamon, with an amazing length of berry fruit and a touch of vanilla, oak"

Milton Park Shiraz

"Crimson with an attractive nose of spice box, blueberry, and blackberry. Medium bodied, with ample ripe fruit, good depth and solid length". 90 Points and a best buy by Wine Advocate

Thorn Clarke Shotfire Cabernet Sauvignon

The first Cabernet release in the ratings hit Shotfire wines from Australia's Thorn Clarke. "Chocolate mint, olive & tobacco aromas. Med-full bodied with vibrant blueberry and hints of cassis

Thorn Clarke Shotfire Cuvee

Year after year this Australian Cab/Merlot value blend is smooth, full of fruit, and balanced for everyday drinking.

Thorn Clarke Shotfire Shiraz

Rated 93 and 92 points by Robert Parker and Wine Spectator. An Aussie classic with blackberry, cassis and raspberry flavors and mild cooking spice hints

Rosemount Balmoral Syrah

Packed with aromas of grilled cuts of meat, barbecued sausage, charcoal, very slightly jammy ripe berry fruits, black pepper, pickling spices and a touch of floral perfume. Lots of structure underneath.

Wolf Blass Cabernet Sauvignon Yellow Label

A deep red color with aromas of plum and berry. Subtle mint and licorice flavors, with a soft mouth feel. Complementary oak characters give this wine great structure & balance.

Kay Bros. Hillside Shiraz

“A truly memorable 7th release from this winery with an inviting combination of sweet ripe berry aromas, intense color, and concentrated, mouth-filling Shiraz flavor. Decant 1 hour before serving! From McLaren Vale.

Trevor Jones Grenache

A spicy and full dark red from an artisan Australian winery. Pair it with foods you'd love peppered or with a dark sauce!

Peter Lehman Clancy's Blend Shiraz/Cabernet

Rated 92 points, this complex Shiraz from Australia is full of different flavors to contemplate while pairing this wine with meaty dishes including BBQ

Yalumba Shiraz/Viognier

Dark chocolate, cocoa and figs combine with an exotic spicy compote in this Aussie shop favorite.

Yalumba Tricentenary Grenache

Vibrant aromas of blueberries, muchrooms and white pepper prevail in this hand-picked Grenache release from Australia. A deep, dark, smooth favorite. 92 Points WA.

Strong Arms Shiraz

Another hit from Grateful Palate wines! Plump, juicy berry flavors are complemented by a light tannin and oak structure. Mouthfilling and rich.

Jim Barry McRae Wood Shiraz

This Australian wine has great depth and concentration, but careful cellaring will further reward. Rich and strikingly complex.

Shingleback Shiraz

An Australian full bodied wine with a velvety mouthfeel that is seamlessly integrated from the first blackberry-filled taste to the long, lingering finish. From the McLaren Vale region.

Tait The Ballbuster

92 point (WA)! "78% Shiraz, 12% Cab, 10% Merlot. A classy bouquet of cedar, espresso, blueberry, licorice. Supple, ripe and soft. A seamless, crowd-pleaser."

Peace Red Blend

One of our Top 10 sellers…the Peace red is blended in Australia from Grenache, Syrah, Cabernet and Mataro (Mourvedre) grapes for a round, fruity full body.

Aresti Pinot Noir

Aresti Family Vineyards has been supplying top quality wine to other producers for 50 years. This Pinot Noir is a new release for their estate, and represents a tremendous value in quality for this grape!

Root 1 Cabernet Sauvignon

“I triple-checked the price because I couldn’t believe this much depth of flavor could be found in a $12 wine... polished, complex, concentrated and balanced. Serious and savory.” USA Today

Royal Bitch Merlot

What better way to say "I think of you often" than a bottle of this Chilean merlot?"

Los Vascos Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve

From Chile! Tobacco, vanilla, cinnamon and spice aromas. A selection of ripe dark fruit, blackberries, cherries and a touch of blackcurrant flavors. Gentle, fruity tannins grant it nice persistence.

Santa Ema Merlot Reserve

Dark and delicious with full body flavors of black cherry, spice and cassis. Layers of leather, tobacco and wood…a great value!

Montes Alpha Syrah

One of the Top 100 Wines of the world in 2005. This Chilean red packs a whallop of flavors including blackberry and cooking spice.

Montes Cabernet Sauvignon/Carmenere

The Carmenere grape, once a mainstay in Bordeaux blends, is now producing great success in Chile. Here it blends with Cab for darker, rounder flavors of plum, fig.

Montes Cabernet Sauvignon

A 90 Point Chilean "Best Buy" in Wine Enthusiast. Intense cassis and strawberry with hints of black cherry and chocolate.

Spy Valley Pinot Noir

A lively New Zealand mixture of black currants, chocolate and spice. The textural components frame the wine and give structure. Drink '07 - '12

Staete Landt Pinot Noir

Nicely balanced, quite juicy, and crisp. Mild raspberry fruit flavors, a bit of spice, and a touch peppery. This wine would pair well with salmon and swordfish. The finish is dry, delightful, and lingers nicely.

St. Clair Marlborough Pinot Noir

A lifted notes of berries are complemented by subtle savory notes. Then one taste reveals a palate with luscious, medium-bodied character with a round, soft, full palate, well-balanced acidity, supple tannins.

Valli Pinot Noir

This New Zealand classic is a ratings winner in both magazines and in events here at Salut! Bold fruit character flow effortlessly over a med-body, with plenty of Pinot earth.

Excelsior Cabernet Sauvignon

A best-seller from our “under $10” section. “Brimming with black currant aromas, this full-bodied wine is a mouthful of juicy plum flavors. It makes a delicious partner to chicken or rich pastas!”

Excelsior Paddock Shiraz

This wine is bursting with wild fruits of the forest flavors. It has subtle woody undertones with a hint of mocha and tastes great with grilled meats.

Wildekrans Pinotage

Our favorite South African Pinotage to date, and a customer-approved favorite from a S. African event. Dark, spicy, dry and full. Great with game meats!

Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block

S. Africa's famed Boekenhoutskloof named this wine after the nearby cocoa tree forests which waft their chocolatey flavors onto the vineyards. Elegant and rich

Porcupine Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon

"A nice focused, claret-style cabernet with mineral and grilled herb notes leading the way for supple currant and plum. Judisious toast on the finish." - Wine Spectator

Porcupine Ridge Syrah

A South African release from the famed Boekenhoutskloof: "Plum, violet and mineral notes that stay focused through the elegant finish" - Wine Spectator

Boekenhoutskloof Cabernet Sauvignon

Crystal clear cassis and cedar profile supported by a rich texture and complex tannins which add a level of austerity to this South African upscale and limited release. The structure and firm acidity suggest this wine has at least a decade of ageing pote

De Trafford Blue Print Shiraz

It's the added infusion of smoky oak nuance that adds complexity and depth to this fruity South African shiraz. Soft, ripe tannins, dusty wild berry fruit, and a finely textured long, dry finish. Perfect with herbed or spice infused meat dishes.