Another exciting batch of new arrivals, including some delicious staff picks, a couple of new Bourbons, and some highly rated and allocated items. For any items with ratings, you can click on the description to read the full text of the review.

Have a great Memorial Day Weekend

Cheers!

Tracy Maxon

tracy@varmax.com

NV Captain Morgan - Black Spiced Rum (1000)

Captain Morgan - Black Spiced Rum (1L)

Varietal: Rum | Location: Caribbean | Size: 1L

An amped up version of Captain Morgan - I'm In! What's the difference, you ask? Well, higher proof for one, extra oak treatment, and a different blend of spices from the original.

Current price: $29.99

2009 Chateau Les Gravieres - St. Emilion Grand Cru

Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France | Size: 750ml

WA 93

Rated 93WA, with the review starting with the words: "Tremendously underrated from barrel several years ago, the 2009 Les Gravieres is the best wine proprietor Denis Barraud has ever produced".

Current price: $37.99

2011 Chateau Ollieux Romanis - Cuvee Capucine Blanc

Varietal: Proprietary White | Location: France | Size: 750ml

A staff favorite from last week, this is a delicious summer white blend! This shows another side to what Sauvignon Blanc is capable of being.

Current price: $10.99

2010 J Vineyards - Pinot Gris California

Varietal: Pinot Gris | Location: United States | Size: 750ml

Absolutely delicious Pinot Gris from the J Estate. This will quickly become your house white for the summer.

Current price: $14.99

2009 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia - Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore

Varietal: Proprietary Red | Location: Italy | Size: 750ml

WA 97

The '09 vintage was just released, and is not yet rated. However, this Super Tuscan is a baby, and is begging for time in the cellar.

Current price: $199.99

2010 Vina El Principal - Calicanto Maipo Valley Chile

Varietal: Proprietary Red | Location: Chile | Size: 750ml

WS 89

WA 90

One of the greatest values in the store, especially for lovers of Chilean wines. This is another favorite of our wine team, and a find that we are proud of. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Cabernet Franc and Syrah.

Current price: $12.99