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Duke of Bourbon VINE-LINE
Volume XXVI Number 1
February/March 1996
Rare Wines • Fine Spirits • Personalized Service
David, Judy and Ron
Breitstein
20908 Roscoe Blvd
Canoga Park CA 91304
Phone: 818.341.1234 or
800.4.FINE.WINE
Fax: 818.341.9232
Orders and shipping instructions can be Emailed to 
duke@dukeofbourbon.com and we will call or fax to confirm before we ship. For any other inquiries on wines, availability, shipping, etc., please call one of the above numbers.
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The Duke of Bourbon is a family-run retail wine and spirits enterprise established in 1967 in the West San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles, California. Specializing in personalized service, it offers a hand-picked selection of unique and rare California wines as well as a fine selection of French, Italian and other world-class wines. In 1990, the Duke of Bourbon was chosen as one of the top twelve wine shops in America by Wine Spectator's Market Watch Magazine. In addition, excellent articles were published in Market Watch, June 1997, Beverage Retailer, May/June 1998 and Los Angeles Daily News, December 25 1998.
The Duke of Bourbon is a family-run retail wine and spirits enterprise established in 1967 in the West San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles, California. Specializing in personalized service, it offers a hand-picked selection of unique and rare California wines as well as a fine selection of French, Italian and other world-class wines. In 1990, the Duke of Bourbon was chosen as one of the top twelve wine shops in America by Wine Spectator's Market Watch Magazine. In addition, excellent articles were published in Market Watch, June 1997, Beverage Retailer, May/June 1998 and Los Angeles Daily News, December 25 1998.
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Excitement in Store for the New Year!
Happy 1996 to all of you! It's already February and we are on our way to another full, fast-paced year. The world of fine wines promises to be very exciting as more and more selections from outstanding wineries around the world find their way to our store. We want to thank our loyal Duke of Bourbon customers from all over the world who continue to support us. We want you to know that we care! During the upcoming months, we plan to offer many exciting wines, wine seminars and dinners, pre-arrivals and futures. Even with this fast pace, we promise to continue our policy of quality, service and sensitivity to all of you!
Upcoming Events for the Wine Association
- February 29, 1996 - Wines from Burgundy and Rhone with Martine Saunier and Dinner at Posto in Sherman Oaks.
- March 28, 1996 - Under One Roof II - Wine Seminar featuring Jim Clendenen of Au Bon Climat, Bob Lindquist of Qupe, Frank Ostini of Hitching Post and Jim Adelman of Makor at the Warner Center Marriott in Woodland Hills.
- April 8, 1996 - Dinner at Le Dome on Sunset Blvd., with special guest Jean-Michel Cazes, the owner of Chateau Lynch-Bages.
To celebrate the birth last year of his daughter Isabelle, Au Bon Climat owner/winemaker Jim Clendenen has created a masterpiece of a Pinot Noir. This extremely limited, rare jewel was produced from just five barrels of his finest Pinot Noir in the greatest vintage to date (1994) at his world-renown winery. Included in the blend are: one barrel of Talley 'Rosemary' Pinot Noir, one barrel of Sanford and Benedict Pinot Noir and one barrel of Ici/La-Bas Oregon Pinot Noir. This magnificent creation is big, full, rich, deep, flavorful and balanced. We are thrilled to be able to offer it on Futures with a savings of 20%!
Au Bon Climat 1994 Pinot Noir 'Isabelle' Futures Offering
Custom Wooden 6-Packs
with a very special label.
- List Price: $50.00 per bottle
- Futures Price: $39.99 per bottle
Release Expected: August, 1996
Deposit Required:
- $30.00 per bottle
- $180.00 per 6-pack
To order, please mail your check or call with your credit card for deposit.
We have put together an impressive line-up of wines at substantial savings of at least 25%. These wines, in various price categories, are all very drinkable and can be opened at any time. Give some of them a try or take advantage of our 'Duke's Baker's Dozen' - one each of the 13 wines listed below for only $139.00!
Wine List Sale Save
1994 Frescobaldi Chianti Rufino Remole $ 8.25 $ 5.99 27%
1994 Markham Sauvignon Blanc $ 9.75 $ 7.32 25%
1993 Freemark Abbey Johannisberg Riesling $10.10 $ 7.59 25%
1994 Frescobaldi Sangiovese $10.50 $ 7.89 25%
1994 Waterbrook Chardonnay (from WA St.) $10.75 $ 7.99 26%
1994 Markham Chardonnay $15.50 $11.65 25%
1992 Markham Cabernet Sauvignon $17.50 $12.99 26%
1993 Markham Merlot $18.00 $13.50 25%
1993 Rutherford Hill Merlot $18.00 $13.50 25%
1993 Freemark Abbey Merlot $18.50 $13.89 25%
1994 Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio $18.50 $13.89 25%
1994 Sanford Chardonnay $19.00 $13.99 26%
1992 Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon $19.00 $14.25 25%
Duke's Baker's Dozen - One Of Each - Save Even More... $139.00
Once again, we have acquired great wines from new private cellars and unburied some more of our own treasures for your selection. If you are just beginning to collect, already are a collector and want to fill out a vertical or just want some great old wines to drink, now is your chance to get some stellar wines at terrific prices. As always, all wines were aged in a temperature-controlled environment. Wine Spectator scores are listed as well. Act quickly, as quantities are limited!
Pinot Noir
1988 Byron, Reserve $25.00
1990 Calera, Jensen $29.99
1988 Calera, Mills $29.99
1989 Calera, Reed $29.99
1989 Calera, Selleck $29.50
1991 Gary Farrell, Russian River $17.50
1991 Lane Tanner, Sanford and Benedict $25.00
1986 Mount Eden $19.50
1987 Mount Eden $19.99
1988 Mount Eden $19.99
1989 Mount Eden $19.99
1987 Robert Mondavi, Reserve $24.50
1988 Robert Mondavi, Reserve $24.50
1989 Robert Mondavi, Reserve $24.50
1991 Saintsbury, Reserve $29.99
1990 Stonestreet $19.99
Port
1983 Cockburn's WS 92 $39.99
1977 Dow's WS 94 $59.99
1985 Dow's $35.00
1985 Ferreira $29.99
1970 Fonseca WS 96 $99.99
1983 Fonseca WS 90 $39.99
1985 Fonseca WS 95 $45.00
1970 Graham's WS 94 $99.99
1977 Graham's WS 90 $59.99
1980 Graham's WS 90 $39.99
1983 Graham's WS 93 $39.99
1985 Graham's WS 96 $45.00
1977 Sandeman $49.99
1983 Smith Woodhouse $33.50
1977 Taylor WS 92 $75.00
1983 Taylor WS 89 $39.99
1985 Taylor WS 90 $45.00
1977 Warre's WS 92 $49.99
1980 Warre's $35.00
1983 Warre's WS 88 $35.50
1985 Warre's WS 91 $45.00
Chardonnay
1987 Forman $20.00
1987 Long Vineyards WS 90 $29.99
1988 Long Vineyards $29.99
1991 Mount Eden $19.99
1987 Stony Hill $30.00
1989 Stony Hill $30.00
1991 Stony Hill $30.00
Merlot
1984 Duckhorn WS 94 $55.00
1989 Duckhorn, 'Duke's
25th Anniversary Cuvee' $39.99
1988 Duckhorn, Three Palms $45.00
Cabernet Sauvignon
1988 Anderson's Conn
Valley Vineyard WS 92 $29.99
1983 Caymus,
Special Selection WS 91 $99.00
1991 Caymus $39.99
1989 Chateau Montelena $29.99
1990 Chateau Montelena $50.00
1987 Corison WS 92 $25.00
1984 Daniel Estate $29.99
1986 Diamond Creek,
Gravelly Meadow WS 94 $45.00
1987 Diamond Creek,
Gravelly Meadow WS 94 $45.00
1987 Diamond Creek,
Red Rock Terrace WS 90 $45.00
1987 Diamond Creek,
Volcanic Hill WS 95 $45.00
1990 Diamond Creek,
Gravelly Meadow WS 92 $45.00
1986 Dominus WS 91 $45.00
1990 Dominus WS 91 $65.00
1989 Duckhorn,
Howell Mountain Red $35.00
1990 Duckhorn,
Howell Mountain Red $29.99
1988 Forman $25.00
1985 Freemark Abbey,
Sycamore Vineyard $35.00
1983 Grace Family
Vineyards WS 91 $199.00
1975 Heitz,
Martha's Vineyard WS 92 $99.99
1983 Heitz,
Martha's Vineyard $79.99
1989 Heitz, Trailside $39.99
1987 Joseph Phelps, Eisele $29.99
1986 La Jota,
Howell Mountain $35.00
1985 Laurel Glen WS 93 $45.00
1985 Louis M. Martini,
'Duke's 20th Anniversary Cuvee' $25.00
1989 Moraga $48.00
1991 Mt. Veeder $19.99
1984 Raymond, Reserve $35.00
1991 Paul Hobbs,
Hyde Vineyard $32.00
1992 Quilceda Creek $39.00
1985 Robert Mondavi,
Reserve WS 95 $59.99
1991 Rosenthal,
The Malibu Estate $28.50
1989 S. Anderson,
Richard Chambers Vinyrd WS 90 $48.00
1990 S. Anderson,
Richard Chambers Vinyrd WS 90 $55.00
1986 Silver Oak, Napa Valley WS 93 $59.99
1990 Silver Oak,
Alexander Valley $40.00
1990 Silver Oak, Napa Valley $45.00
1990 Silver Oak,
Bonny's Vineyard- Magnums $125.00
1991 Silver Oak, Alexander
and Napa Valleys- Magnums $85.00
1986 Spottswoode WS 95 $69.00
1991 Spottswoode- Magnums $125.00
Bordeaux
1982 Chateau Bon-Pasteur WS 94 $ 89.99
1982 Chateau Canon WS 94 $ 59.99
1966 Chateau Haut-Brion WS 94 $199.99
1982 Chateau L'Evangile Parker 95 $135.00
1966 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild $199.99
1971 Chateau Mouton-Rothschild $100.00
1983 Chateau Mouton-Rothschild WS 96 $150.00
1983 Chateau Prieure-Lichine WS 96 $ 35.00
We are pleased to offer 'pre-arrival' prices on the wines listed below. This is a great chance to secure some of the Central Coast's best wines at substantial savings! Minimum order is 6-bottles of each wine ordered. These wines will be available for tasting at our wine seminar Under One Roof II on March 28, 1996. Call the Duke of Bourbon for more details at 818-341-1234.
Au Bon Climat Winery
Santa Maria, CA
Jim Clendenen - Winemaker
- 1994 Chardonnay, 'Le Bouge d'a Cote' Bien Nacido Estate
Release Price: $25.00
Pre-Arrival Price: $19.99
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1994 Chardonnay, Reserve Talley
Release Price: $25.00
Pre-Arrival Price: $19.99
- 1994 Pinot Noir 'La Bauge Au-dessus' Bien Nacido Estate
Release Price: $25.00
Pre-Arrival Price: $19.99
Qupe Wine Cellars
Santa Maria, CA
Bob Lindquist - Winemaker
- 1994 Marsanne, Ibarra-Young Vineyards
Release Price: $12.50
Pre-Arrival Price: $9.99
- 1994 Chardonnay, Reserve Sierra Madre
Release Price: $25.00
Pre-Arrival Price: $19.99
- 1994 Los Olivos Cuvee (70% Syrah/30% Mourvedre)
Release Price: $18.00
Pre-Arrival Price: $14.99
- 1994 Syrah, Reserve Bien Nacido
Release Price: $22.00
Pre-Arrival Price: $17.99
Minimum order is 6-bottles of each wine ordered. 50% deposit required. To place your order, please mail in your check or call with your credit card number. Wines to be delivered early April, 1996.
1993 Bordeaux -
Friendly, Accessible and Full of Personality
Some beautiful 1993 Bordeaux have begun to arrive! These wines are approachable enough for current consumption and certainly will live for a decade or two in proper cellars. We have a nice selection of the first arrivals. Notes from Robert Parker and Wine Spectator are included for your information.
Chateau Cos d'Estournel - Duke's Price $27.99
Robert Parker says: '...one of the most successful wines of the vintage. The saturated ruby/purple color is followed by a pure, sweet nose of black fruits (cherries and cassis), abundant notes of smoky new oak, and an intriguing floral component.'
Chateau Lynch-Bages - Duke's Price $27.99
Parker says: 'Wow! ...reveals a thick, opaque purple color. The initial subdued aromas of earth, subtle red and black fruits and oak require coaxing to unleash...muscle, richness, body and intensity...'
Chateau Pichon-Longueville-Baron - Duke's Price: $27.99
Parker says: '...displays an impressive, nearly opaque dark ruby/purple color. The pure, sweet nose of smoky wood, combined with ripe cassis fruit and spices is moderately intense...formidably tannic and structured, but also impressively extracted and rich.'
Chateau Leoville-Barton - Duke's Price: $27.99
Parker says: 'Best Leoville-Barton of the last three years. Medium to full-bodied, with excellent purity, a classic nose of cedar, cassis, spice and oak, and admirable concentration...beautifully balanced, rich, stylish...'
Chateau Latour - Duke's Price: $59.99
Wine Spectator says: 'Powerful and extremely balanced, a wine with guts and character, delivering seamless texture and mint, lead-pencil, currant, chocolate and slightly toasty character. Deep and full-bodied, yet the tannins are incredibly supple.'
Chateau Lafite-Rothschild - Duke's Price $59.99
Parker says: 'It offers Lafite's classic, intense, subtle perfume, great intensity and purity in the mouth, medium body, and a sweet, generous, authoritative yet elegant personality.'
Still Available!
- Chaparral ® 1994 Chardonnay
List: $15.00; Sale $10.99
Our own Chaparral ® produced at Au Bon Climat by Jim Clendenen has grown beautifully over the past six months. It has rounded out and is displaying the class and integrity of a great Chardonnay. Enjoy it now or age it for a few more years.
- Spottswoode 1992 Cabernet Sauvignon - $38.50
This wonderfully full, rich and fruity Cabernet Sauvignon can be consumed now or put down for many years! - 6-bottle limit.
- Silver Oak 1991 Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley-
A big winner, the 1991 Alexander Valley possesses an abundance of ripe fruit with superb balance and great intensity. Drink now or age for several years! -3-bottle limit.
- Rosenthal - The Malibu Estate 1992 Cabernet Sauvignon - $21.00
This wine continues to get great reviews from everyone who drinks it. Try it, you'll like it , too! Special 6-pack prices for this beauty is $113.94.
- Vita-Nova 1989 Reservatum - $11.99
We continue with our 'great sale' on this excellent blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc produced by the Au Bon Climat/Qupe team. A six-pack is only $60.00!
New and Noteworthy -
- Fife Vineyards 1993 Merlot - $19.99
Rich in flavor with hints of cherry and a sleek smoothness that complements its intensity. A delicious drinker.
- Fife Vineyards 1993 Petite Syrah - $14.99
Excellent concentration of fruit, spice and peppery characteristics with a depth of flavor that lends itself beautifully to robust dishes.
- Fife Vineyards 1993 Zinfandel - $14.99
From the Fife Vineyard at Larkmead, this Zinfandel displays luscious fruit, excellent balance, rich spiciness and a long finish that keeps you coming back for more!
- Marimar Torres 1993 Chardonnay, Don Miguel Vineyard - $21.00 and Marimar Torres 1993 Pinot Noir, Don Miguel Vineyard - $25.00
Two absolutely outstanding Burgundy-style wines produced at the Sonoma County winery of the famous Torres family of Spain.
- Chaleur Estate 1993 Yakima Valley Red Wine - $36.00
Produced at De Lille Cellars in Washington State, this blockbuster wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
- Quinto do Crasto 1994 Douro Red Table Wine - $9.99 and Quinto do Crasto 1988 Late-Bottled Vintage Port - $17.50
Here's a chance to enjoy a beautiful dry dinner wine as well as a lovely dessert Port, both made from the same grape varieties of the same vineyard in Portugal.
- Half-Bottles -
We have greatly expanded our selection of half-bottles (375ml)..Make your selection from over 25 different wines and Champagnes at great prices ranging from $5.59 to $21.00.
- Cigars -
For your convenience, we now offer a small selection of fine single cigars in our new acrylic humidors. They range in price from $1.35 to $5.00 each. When you're in the mood for a nice cigar, stop by and check them out!
- 'One' Sale -
Over the last several years, we have accumulated dozens of 'one-only' bottles in our wine library. We have decided to offer many of these wines at very special prices. Next time you are in the store, be sure to ask about these treasures. Sorry, we cannot fax or mail a list. Thanks.
- 1993 Merlot
$23.99
- 1994 Sauvignon Blanc
$11.50
- 1993 Decoy Migration
$10.99
- 1991 Howell Mountain Red
$25.00
- 1992 Cabernet Sauvignon
$23.50
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