This month and next month our newsletter will be a double issue of some of the BEST wines we sample every month with the guarantee that they are only the best values you can find!! We want to insure that you receive only the BEST wine values that we can find. You’ll find most of our new wines of the month in our newly revamped “Famous” Market! Also, look for turkey symbol for your Thanksgiving Day wine choices! Don’t forget to check out our upcoming Special Events and ALL the V.I.P. savings this month. You’ll find more Holiday savings than we’ve ever had throughout the Liquor, Wine, Beer and Market Departments. If you are not a V.I.P. member, no problem, we will sign you up at right in the store, or do it on-line at www.famousliquors. com. You'll receive special prices on items throughout the store and earn a 2% rebate on purchases!! Tell your friends - It’s FREE!!!

Garnacha de Fuego Old Vines Garnacha 2007...6.99
90/100 - Famous Score. Bright red. Smoky cherry and dark berry aromas are complemented by candied licorice, dark chocolate and zesty minerality. At once silky and lively, with impressively complex cherry and dark berry flavors joined by an exotic floral pastille quality on the finish. This boasts remarkable focus and persistence for the price.” (Spain)

Falesco Vitiano Rosso 2006...9.99
90/100 - Famous Score. 88/100 - Wine Advocate. “As is often the case, Falesco’s 2006 Vitiano Rosso offers incredible quality for the money, especially considering that the estate makes more than two million bottles of this wine alone. A blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine possesses layers of plump, ripe fruit intermingled with sweet scents of French oak with a sleek, stylish personality. Drink this generous, tasty red over the next year or two.” (Italy)

Automoto Riesling 2007...9.99
90/100 - Famous Score.There is nothing ‘fuméy’ about this fragrant white. Its luscious scents of jasmine, honeysuckle and orange blossom introduce rich, crisp, wonderfully refreshing citrus and green apple flavors. A perfect complement to many foods but best with your Thanksgiving meal!! (California)

Pine Ridge Chenin-Viognier 2007...11.99
90/100 - Wine Advocate. “The 2007 Chenin Blanc/Viognier is a beauty, very perfumed (flowers, melons, tropical fruits), medium-bodied, super pure, with no oak and a dry, crisp finish. Drink it over the next year.” (California)

Guigal Côtes du Rhône 2005...12.99
91/100 - Famous Score. 89/100 - Wine Advocate. A blend of 50% Syrah and 50% Grenache, this 2005 Côtes du Rhône is a real head turner. Full-bodied, with a deep ruby/purple color and sweet notes of berry fruit, a hint of road tar, and some pepper, the wine is dense, chewy, ripe, and a surprisingly big mouthful of juicy, velvety-textured wine to drink over the next 3-4 years. (France)

Geode Santa Barbara Chardonnay 2006...13.99
92/100 - Famous Score. This beauty offers bright tropical fruit aromas complemented by enticing honey, toasted oak and baked bread scents. On the rich, full-bodied palate, Geode delivers lush, creamy, tropical fruit flavors balanced by crisp acidity and a refreshing, mineral-tinged finish. (California)

Bodegas Juan Gil 2006...14.99
92/100 - Famous Score. Dark cherry color with purple tones. In the nose it has powerful aromas of red berries, toast, leather and smoke from aging in oak barrels. Good structure with ripe blackberry and blueberry notes and sweet tannins. The palate is very rich with an elegant balance between fruit, alcohol and oak. Pair with roasted or braised meat, lamb, pork or game, braised vegetables, mushrooms, poultry and baked or grilled fish with hearty sauces, smoked seafood, blue cheese and cured meats. (Spain)

Rietvallei Muscadel 2005...17.99
91/100 - Famous Score. The red-gold color looks sparkling fresh in the glass. On the nose the Muscat flavor comes through very strong. This Muscadel fills your palate with its complexity and is characterized by its raisiny sweetness. The acidity compliments the wine and makes it even more easy to enjoy. Additional bottle maturation will further enhance the flavors of this dessert wine. (South Africa)

Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel 2007...19.99
93/100 - Wine Spectator. “A seductive and vigorous Zinfandel, with smoky black cherry and blueberry aromas and youthful wild berry, sage and cracked pepper flavors that have a lingering finish and zesty tannins. Drink now through 2012.” We predict a Top 100 wine for 2008! (California)

Columbia Crest Reserve Cabernet 2004...21.99
92/100 - Wine Spectator. “Smooth and velvety, with pure, focused currant and plum fruit floating over superfine tannins, subtlety shaded with hints of cream and spice. A touch of green olive sneaks in on the long finish. Best from 2009 through 2014. (Washington)

Thanksgiving Pinot Noir
All wonderful complements for the Thanksgiving day turkey.

Principato Pinot Noir 2006...5.99
89/100 - Famous Score. Vivacious purple in color with a bouquet of black cherry and dark berry fruit. Well structured, with flavors of red berries and cranberry. (Italy)

Kenwood Russian River Pinot Noir 2006...11.99
90/100 - Famous Score. Ten percent of the Pinot Noir crop was whole-berry fermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve the fruitiness of the grape; the juice was then aged in 1 to 3 year old French oak barrels for eleven months. This full-bodied yet smooth Pinot Noir serves up an array of raspberry and plum flavors with a lingering finish. One of their best yet!!! (California)

Sherwood Marlborough Pinot Noir 2007...16.99
90/100 - Famous Score. The nose offers fresh dark plum, cherry, clove and a hint of dried orange peel. On the palate the wine is juicy with a supple mouth-feel, fine-grained tannins and good length. (New Zealand)

Carmel Road Monterey Pinot Noir 2006...16.99
91/100 - Famous Score. This is an earthy and elegant wine, marked by red currant, red cherry, warm spice, forest aromas, cranberries and wild strawberries that come together with a toasty oak finish that offers a lot of varietal complexity for a very small price. (California)

Brassfield Estate
High Serenity Ranch Pinot Noir 2006...19.99
91/100 - Famous Score. The aromas of fresh baked cherry pie exude from the glass along with polished nuances of rhubarb, cinnamon, toasted almonds and vanilla. Bright cherry flavors, and a hint of toasted oak, open up to a soft mouth-feel and a velvety texture from the delicate balance of tannin and acid. (California)

Belle Gros Oeil de Perdrix Pinot Noir Blanc 2006...21.99
92/100 - Famous Score. Vibrant salmon pink color. There are aromas of strawberry and sweet Fuji apples with light oak and crab apple undertones. The wine is full and lush, with flavors of crab apples and red berries. The firm acidity and cranberry notes make this a tremendous choice for the holiday meal! (California)

Davis Bynum Russian River Pinot Noir 2006...26.99
91/100 - Famous Score. Youthful and vibrant, with a classic pinot noir nose of bright cherry and a touch of earthiness. Look for flavors of rhubarb, smoke, and caramel to add complexity. Polished tannins and good acidity create a nice balance and structure. This pinot is very food friendly (California)

Domaine Pavelot Pernand-Vergelesses
Premier Cru En Caradeaux 2005...29.99
93/100 - Famous Score. An extreme depth of fruit, texture, with suggestions of moist earth and forest floor, En Caradeux enjoys all of the strawberry, red fruit notes to be found in the village wine and remains on the feminine side of the gender profile, while adding more deeper, sweeter fruit, roundness and a fuller palate. (France)

A Tremendous Aussie Find!!!

Razor’s Edge Shiraz Grenache 2006...11.99
91/100 - Wine Spectator. “Polished, round and expressive. A gorgeous mouthful of ripe blackberry, plum, cherry and exotic spices, with hints of leather and brown sugar. The finish rolls on against superfine tannins.” Buy this little gem by the case!

More "Famous" White & Red Finds

Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling 2007...7.99
88/100 - Wine Spectator. This is another no oak, no malolactic wine. To stop the fermentation, Pacific Rim uses their centrifuge, which separates the yeast and the wine - this concludes the fermentation. They leave a good amount of carbon dioxide in the wine to create a lively feeling to the wine - although it’s not spritzy. The resulting wine is moderately sweet and refreshingly low in alcohol - less than 9% - with flavors of pineapple and peach. Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling brings perfect balance to all fiery fare - especially Thai, Szechwan and Caribbean cuisine - or simply enjoy as an aperitif. (California)

Murphy-Goode Sonoma Chardonnay 2006...9.99
90/100 - Famous Score. Subtle sweet oak and spice complement the aromas and flavors of bright apple, tropical fruits, and spiced pear. This Chardonnay is both complex and is the wine that’s not unlike mom’s apple cobbler: there’s lots of fruit, a buttery undercurrent and a hint of vanilla and spice at the back. (California)

Kenwood Sauvignon Blanc 2007...10.99
87/100, "Best Buy" - Wine Spectator. “This wine shows lively varietal aromas of grass, Meyer lemon and freshly cut honeydew melon. Fresh and crisp, with lively body and a lingering finish. Best served chilled, this Sauvignon Blanc makes an excellent aperitif and will complement higher-acid dishes including salads and vegetables.” (California)

La Carraia Sangiovese 2006...10.99
88/100 - Wine Advocate. “Brilliant ruby-red in color with loads of ripe blackberry, strawberry and currant on the nose. The plush fruit flavors are deliciously integrated with subtle hints of mocha, tobacco and oak spice. Full and rich with soft tannins, the lush layers of fruit and spice are backed by lively acidity.” (Italy)

Girls in the Vineyard Cabernet 2005...17.99
90/100 - Famous Score. The “girls” are the vines, sustainably farmed in the Amber Knolls vineyard in the Red Hills AVA of Lake County. The Girls in the Vineyard fruit flavors and aromas are well focused and out front, with lots of cherry and cassis. Oak? It’s there, but you’ll have to concentrate to detect it. This is truly a cab from another era, before Robert Parker came to dominate the conversation. You’ll find this wine to be an eminently satisfying purchase, especially come dinnertime. (California)

Great Spanish Wine Values

Finca Luzon Luzon Verde 2007...7.99
90/100 - Famous Score. Red cherry in color with a violet rim. Mature red fruit combined with slightly nutty aromas. It is meaty on the palate with great fruitiness. This is a structured and well balanced wine. GREAT VALUE!!

Finca Luzon Altos de Luzon 2006...14.99
92/100 - Famous Score. Oak-influenced aromas of vanilla and baking spices, ripe blackberry, plum and boysenberry. Lush dark berry flavors with vanilla, cinnamon and clove accents. It finishes on a dark berry liqueur note, with subtle tannins and a good clean finish.

Las Rocas Vieille Vignes Garnacha 2005...16.99
91/100 - Wine Advocate. “The Las Rocas Garnacha is dark crimson-colored with an alluring nose of spice box, mineral, black cherry, and black raspberry. Smooth-textured, round, and with no hard edges, this tasty effort is designed for immediate gratification. This is one worth buying by the case.”

Alto Moncayo Veraton 2006...23.99
94/100 - Famous Score. Saturated ruby in color. It is very spicy on the nose, which displays blackberry, blueberry, white pepper and cinnamon qualities. Sappy dark berry flavors combine intensity with depth, picking up candied licorice with air. Turns sweeter on the finish, which leaves an exotic floral note behind. This will go through multiple changes in the glass but is utterly delicious!! This item is allocated - 1st come - 1st served!

Sparkling Wines

Pierre Delize Brut N.V. ...7.99
90/100 - Famous Score. This delicious sparkler has beautiful fruit aromas with green apples, lemon zest and a hint of roasted almonds. Nice round flavors featuring green apple characteristics, finishing crisp and clean with a hint of white pepper. Wonderful Holiday Value!!! (France)

Holiday Moscato Spumante N.V. ...9.99
90/100 - Famous Score. Brilliant gold in color with a fine, persistent perlage. The bouquet has a pronounced scent of roses, with hints of apricot and peach. The taste is pleasantly sweet, with the characteristic of the Moscato grape, and ripe flavors of apple and peach (Italy).

Bleasdale “Red Brute” Sparkling Shiraz N.V. ...16.99
88/100 - Wine Advocate. “Bleasdale makes an excellent Non- Vintage Sparkling Shiraz called The Red Brute. The wine has lively effervescence, an attractive currant and blueberry scented nose, and a lively palate feel. It is an excellent value. Drink it with cheesecake at the end of a meal or as an aperitif.” (Australia)