Duke of Bourbon - 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
20908 Roscoe Blvd • Canoga Park CA 91304
Hours: Mon - Sat • 9AM - 6PM
Phone: (818) 341-1234 • Fax: (818) 341-9232
Outside California: (800) 4-FINE-WINE

Duke of Bourbon VINE-LINE

Volume XXVII Number 2
March/April 1997

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.
Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 9AM - 7PM


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.


Table of Contents


Update on Duke's Trip to France
May 15-24, 1997

Last August, we announced our exciting trip to the Bordeaux Region of France scheduled for May 15-24, 1997. Interest in participating was considerable and we filled all the slots in a very short time. Recently, we had a cancellation and we now have a few places available in our tour group.

This deluxe, fully-escorted trip will consist of three nights in Paris and six nights in Bordeaux and will include a one-day journey to the Champagne Region for a visit to the famed House of Bollinger. In Bordeaux, visits have been arranged to many of the finest Chateaux, including Petrus, Pavie, Margaux, Leoville-Barton, Latour, Lynch-Bages, Lafite-Rothschild, Palmer and Cos d'Estournel. In addition, a side-trip to the Sauternes Region will feature a visit to the famed Chateau Raymond-Lafon.

If you are interested in participating and would like to receive more detailed information, please call us at the Duke of Bourbon (818-341-1234; outside California 800-4-FINE-WINE) as soon as possible, as time is of the essence.

Judy and David Breitstein

Central Coast "Futures" Part 2...
Featuring Au Bon Climat, Qupé & Hitching Post
For the second part of our "futures" offering, we are making available wines from Au Bon Climat, Qupé, Hitching Post and Ici/La-Bas. All of these wines are excellent and are available on a limited basis. Additionally, if you missed out on our ABC "Isabelle" offering last time, you can still order some; or if you already did so and would like a little more, now is your chance.

Central Coast "Futures" Offering


Au Bon Climat

1995 Chardonnay, Sanford & Benedict** 1995 Chardonnay, "Talley" or "Le Bouge"*
       Release Price: $35.00                  Release Price $25.00
      "Futures" Price $28.50                 "Futures" Price $20.00

1995 Pinot Noir, Sanford & Benedict** 1995 Pinot Noir "La Bauge"*
       Release Price: $35.00                  Release Price $30.00
      "Futures" Price $28.50                 "Futures" Price $24.00

1995 Pinot Noir, "Mistral"*          1995 Pinot Noir, "Isabelle"**
       Release Price: $25.00                  Release Price $50.00
      "Futures" Price $20.00                 "Futures" Price $45.00
Qupé

      1996 Bien Nacido Cuvee*                1995 Los Olivos Cuvee*
   (67% Chardonnay/33% Viognier)           (50% Syrah/50% Mourvedre)
       Release Price: $16.00                  Release Price $18.00
      "Futures" Price $12.50                 "Futures" Price $14.50

    1995 Viognier (500ml bottle)*                1996 Roussanne*
       Release Price: $18.00                  Release Price $25.00
      "Futures" Price $13.50                 "Futures" Price $20.00

1995 Syrah, Bien Nacido Reserve*   1995 Syrah, Bien Nacido Hillside Estate*
       Release Price: $22.50                  Release Price $35.00
      "Futures" Price $17.50                 "Futures" Price $28.00
Ici/La-Bas & Hitching Post

  Ici/La-Bas 1995 Pinot Noir, Oregon**  Hitching Post 1995 Pinot Noir,
                                               Sanford & Benedict*
       Release Price: $25.00                  Release Price $30.00
      "Futures" Price $21.50                 "Futures" Price $24.00

     Hitching Post 1995 Pinot Noir,      Hitching Post 1995 Pinot Noir,
          Bien Nacido*                         Santa Maria Valley*
       Release Price: $25.00                  Release Price $20.00
      "Futures" Price $20.00                 "Futures" Price $15.99


Au Bon Climat 1995 "Isabelle" Program

With your purchase of other Central Coast wine futures, you may order up to the following number of bottles of Au Bon Climat 1995 "Isabelle."

                      Order Central      Maximum # of
                      Coast Futures   bottles of "Isabelle"

                       6 bottles              2
                      12 bottles              3
                     24+ bottles              6
*April, 1997 Release - **August, 1997 Release. Prices good through April 15, 1997

Duckhorn Headquarters

We continue to be Duckhorn's largest retailer in America. We are pleased to offer the wines listed below. Due to the replanting of vines in the Napa Valley and lower wine production during the past few years, we must limit these wines in some cases. We apologize and thank you for understanding. We hope that this problem will be rectified with the next vintage or two!

1995 Sauvignon Blanc        $13.99
1993 Merlot, Howell Mountain 29.99
1994 Cabernet Sauvignon      28.00
1992 Howell Mountain Red     37.50


Special "Napa Valley" Packs

Napa Valley 12- Pack
2 each of the following:
                  Caymus 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon
                  Duckhorn 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon
                  Pride Mountain 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon
                  Silver Oak 1992 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
                  Staglin Family Vineyard 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon
                  Stag's Leap Wine Cellars 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon
Only $388.00
or one of each $194.00


Napa Valley 6-Pack
2 each of the following:
                  Caymus 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon
                  Staglin Family Vineyard 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon
                  Silver Oak 1992 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Only $236.00
or one of each $118.00

Limit either one Napa Valley 12-pack or 6-pack per family.


Dalla Valle Special 6-Pack
Here's one last chance for some very special wines!

Includes the following:
                  1/750 1992 Cabernet Sauvignon
                  2/750 1993 Cabernet Sauvignon
                  3/750 1993 Pietre Rosse
                  (2/3 Sangiovese from Tuscany & 1/3 Dalla Valle C.S.)
Only $230.00

Chateau Montelena Combo Pack
The 1993 Cabernet Sauvignon is powerful yet very drinkable and will age for
many years! The 1994 Zinfandel is luscious and full of great fruit flavors!

3 each of the following:
                  1993 Cabernet Sauvignon
                  1994 Zinfandel
Only $155.00

Heitz Cellar Combo Pack
It's here...the last Heitz Cellar Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon for
the next three years! This 1992 vintage is one great wine...powerful, complex
and rich. The 1992 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is fabulous...a wine of high
pedigree that is ready to drink tonight, yet will continue to age for many years!

Includes the following:
                  4/750 1992 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
                  2/750 1992 Cabernet Sauvignon, Martha's Vineyard
Only $216.00

New, Noteworthy & Rare


Cakebread 1994 Merlot                                            $33.50
The first release of Merlot for the Cakebreads.  Wonderful!

Caymus 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon                                    37.50
The latest release from Chuck Wagner!

Diamond Creek 1994 Cab. Sauv., Red Rock Terrace   List $60.00     49.99
Diamond Creek 1994 Cab. Sauv., Volcanic Hill      List $60.00     49.99
Diamond Creek 1994 Cab. Sauv., Gravelly Meadow    List $60.00     49.99
The Wine Spectator scored them 93, 94 and 93 respectively!

Diamond Creek 1994 Cab. Sauv., Red Rock Ter., MicroClimates       75.00
A very special, limited wine with a silk screen label in a wood box.

Duckhorn 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon                                  28.00
One of the best 1994 Cabernets released to date!

Duckhorn 1993 Merlot, Howell Mountain                             29.99
Formerly Howell Mountain Red.  The first release that is primarily Merlot.

Dunn 1993 Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain                     39.99
Randy Dunn's latest.  Big and bold as always!

Ferrari-Carano 1994 Chardonnay, Reserve                           34.99
Very limited.  Big, rich, bold & beautiful.

Long Vineyards 1995 Chardonnay                    List $32.50     27.50
Rich, full and delicious.  Another great drinker/ager from Long.

Masseto 1993                                                     125.00
Among the finest wines produced in Italy!

Opus One 1991 - Imperial                                        1099.00
We found a couple more.

Opus One 1991 - Double Magnum                                    500.00
Another pair of these gems became available, too.

Pahlmeyer 1994 Red                                                39.99
Big, rich, full and delicious.  Robert Parker scored it 96.

Providence Matakana 1994 (New Zealand)            List $90.00     85.00
The "Petrus and Le Pin" of New Zealand.  A blend of 70% Merlot, 20%
Cabernet Franc and 10% Malbec.  Only 50 cases for the U.S.A.  The 1993
vintage was a big hit worldwide.  A must-try for the serious.

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars 1993 Cab. Sauv., SLV - Magnums           85.00
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars 1993 Cab. Sauv., FAY - Magnums           85.00
A very rare release of these superb wines!

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars 1993 Cask 23 - Magnums                  170.00
It's even rarer that these are made available!

The wines listed below are extremely rare and must be limited.


Duckhorn 1994 Merlot, Three Palms Vineyard                       $35.00
Leonetti 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon                                  55.00
Leonetti 1995 Merlot                                              55.00
Williams Selyem 1991 Pinot Noir, Olivet Lane Vineyard             65.00
Williams Selyem 1991 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley             50.00
Williams Selyem 1992 Pinot Noir, Allen Vineyard                   65.00
Williams Selyem 1992 Pinot Noir, Ferrington Vineyard              65.00
Williams Selyem 1993 Pinot Noir, Cohn Vineyard                    65.00
Williams Selyem 1993 Pinot Noir, Olivet Lane Vineyard             65.00
Williams Selyem 1993 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley             50.00
Williams Selyem 1993 Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast                     50.00

Private Cellars, Unburied
Treasures & Rare Treats


Cabernet Sauvignon
1988 Arrowood                                                    $25.00

1969 BV, Private Reserve, Georges de Latour                       99.99
1979 BV, Private Reserve, Georges de Latour                       59.99

1986 Cafaro                                       (WS 93)         24.00
1988 Cafaro                                                       19.99
1990 Cafaro                                                       19.99

1965 Charles Krug, Vintage Selection                              49.99
1968 Charles Krug, Vintage Selection                              69.99

1984 Chateau Montelena                                            75.00

1985 Chimney Rock                                                 20.00

1989 Corison                                                      24.00

1984 Daniel Estate                                                24.00

1987 Diamond Creek, Gravelly Meadow               (WS 90)         49.99
1988 Diamond Creek, Gravelly Meadow                               49.99
1988 Diamond Creek, Red Rock Terrace                              49.99
1991 Diamond Creek, Red Rock Terrace              (WS 90)         49.99
1992 Diamond Creek, Red Rock Terrace              (WS 90)         49.99
1988 Diamond Creek, Volcanic Hill                                 39.99
1990 Diamond Creek, Volcanic Hill                 (WS 92)         55.00
1991 Diamond Creek, Volcanic Hill                 (WS 91)         49.99
1992 Diamond Creek, Volcanic Hill                 (WS 91)         49.99
1992 Diamond Creek, Volcanic Hill "Duke's 25th Anniv."            65.00

1983 Dominus                                                      69.50

1990 Duckhorn Howell Mountain Red                                 35.00
1991 Duckhorn Howell Mountain Red                                 29.99

1986 Dunn, Howell Mountain - Magnum               (WS 96)        150.00
1989 Dunn, Howell Mountain                                        45.00
1986 Dunn, Napa Valley                            (WS 93)         45.00
1988 Dunn, Napa Valley                            (WS 90)         45.00
1989 Dunn, Napa Valley                            (WS 90)         39.99
1990 Dunn, Napa Valley                            (WS 92)         45.00

1986 Etude                                        (WS 92)         23.50
1991 Etude                                                        23.50

1990 Far Niente                                                   45.00

1986 Forman                                       (WS 93)         29.99
1991 Forman                                                       29.99

1981 Grace Family Vineyard                                       189.00
1982 Grace Family Vineyard                                       189.99
1983 Grace Family Vineyard                                       189.00
1987 Grace Family Vineyard                                       200.00

1990 Groth, Reserve                               (WS 94)        150.00

1968 Heitz, Napa Valley                                          135.00
1970 Heitz, Napa Valley                                           79.00
1969 Heitz, Lot C-91                                             150.00
1987 Heitz, Bella Oaks - Magnum                                  125.00
1966 Heitz, Martha's Vineyard                                    450.00
1967 Heitz, Martha's Vineyard                                    275.00
1968 Heitz, Martha's Vineyard                                    450.00
1969 Heitz, Martha's Vineyard                                    350.00
1970 Heitz, Martha's Vineyard                                    299.00
1983 Heitz, Martha's Vineyard                                    125.00
1985 Heitz, Martha's Vineyard                     (WS 98)        150.00
1986 Heitz, Martha's Vineyard - Magnum                           189.00
1990 Heitz, Martha's Vineyard                     (WS 90)         89.00

1988 Hess Collection                                              45.00
1989 Hess Collection                                              45.00

1984 Joseph Phelps, Backus Vineyard                               45.00
1984 Joseph Phelps, Insignia                      (WS 91)         45.00
1984 Joseph Phelps, Insignia - Magnum             (WS 91)         79.50

1986 Kistler                                                      35.00

1986 La Jota, Howell Mountain                                     49.00

1985 Livingston, Moffett Vineyard                                 24.00
1987 Livingston, Moffett Vineyard                 (WS 94)         24.00
1989 Livingston, Stanley's Selection                              24.00

1986 Long Vineyards                                               35.00
1987 Long Vineyards                                               29.99
1989 Long Vineyards                                               25.00
1990 Long Vineyards                                               29.99

1985 Louis Martini, "Duke's 25th Anniversary Cuvee"               25.00

1968 Mayacamas                                                   125.00

1984 Mount Eden                                                   20.00
1986 Mount Eden                                                   24.00

1990 Newton                                                       24.00

1986 Optima                                       (WS 91)         18.00

1985 Opus One                                                    150.00
1991 Opus One                                                    100.00

1986 Pahlmeyer Red                                                35.00

1986 Philip Togni                                                 29.99

1985 Pine Ridge, Rutherford Cuvee                 (WS 93)         25.00

1968 Ridge, Monte Bello                                          199.00
1973 Ridge, Monte Bello                                           99.00
1986 Ridge, Monte Bello                                           49.99

1980 Robert Mondavi, Special Selection, NV Auct, Signed          100.00
1979 Robert Mondavi, Reserve                                      59.99
1980 Robert Mondavi, Reserve                                      49.99
1981 Robert Mondavi, Reserve                                      49.99
1985 Robert Mondavi, Reserve                                      59.99
1986 Robert Mondavi, Reserve                                      59.99
1987 Robert Mondavi, Reserve                                      69.99
1988 Robert Mondavi, Reserve                                      49.99
1989 Robert Mondavi, Reserve                                      49.99
1993 Robert Mondavi, Reserve                                      69.99

1984 Rombauer, Le Meilleur du Chai - Double Magnum               150.00
1985 Rombauer, Le Meilleur du Chai                (WS 90)         24.00

1989 S. Anderson, Richard Chambers Vineyard                       48.00
1990 S. Anderson, Richard Chambers Vineyard                       55.00

1984 Shafer, Hillside Select                                      49.50
1985 Shafer, Hillside Select                      (WS 91)         50.00

1970 Spring Mountain                                              59.00
1970 Spring Mountain - Magnum                                     99.00
NV Spring Mountain, Lot H-68-69-LN                                79.00

1987 St. Clement                                  (WS 90)         19.99
1987 St. Clement                                  (WS 90)         19.99

1985 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, SLV                                75.00
1986 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, SLV                                65.00
1990 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, FAY                                49.50
1990 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, Cask 23            (WS 95)        125.00
1991 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, Cask 23                            89.00

1988 Staglin Family Vineyard                                      35.00
1989 Staglin Family Vineyard                                      29.99
1989 Staglin Family Vineyard (375ml)                              14.99

1985 Stonegate                                                    18.00

1982 Spottswoode - The First Vintage                             199.00
1983 Spottswoode                                                  89.00
1985 Spottswoode                                                  79.00
1986 Spottswoode                                                  75.00
1989 Spottswoode                                                  59.00

1985 Vichon, SLD                                  (WS 92)         25.00

1986 William Hill, Reserve                        (WS 91)         22.00
Pinot Noir

1993 Archery Summit, Oregon                                      $28.00

1990 Calera, Jensen                                               32.00
1991 Calera, Jensen -Double Magnum                               199.00
1990 Calera, Reed                                                 32.00

1991 Dehlinger, Russian River Valley                              30.00

1988 Domaine Drouhin Oregon                                       29.99
1991 Domaine Drouhin Oregon                                       29.99

1991 Gary Farrell, Russian River Valley                           20.00

1992 Hitching Post, Bien Nacido                                   25.00
1993 Hitching Post, Bien Nacido                                   25.00
1994 Hitching Post, Bien Nacido                                   25.00
1993 Hitching Post, Sanford & Benedict                            29.99
1994 Hitching Post, Sanford & Benedict                            29.99

1992 Ici/La-Bas, Oregon (from Au Bon Climat)                      29.99
1993 Ici/La-Bas, Oregon (from Au Bon Climat)                      29.99

1991 Lane Tanner                                                  19.99
1991 Lane Tanner, Sanford & Benedict                              25.00

1994 Maison Deutz/Tanner Lane, KCBX Auct. - Magnums              100.00

1988 Mount Eden                                                   29.50
1989 Mount Eden                                                   29.50

1980 Robert Mondavi, Reserve, Numbered                            45.00
1989 Robert Mondavi, Reserve                                      24.50

1990 Signorello, Founders Reserve                                 18.00

1990 Stonestreet                                                  19.99

1994 Whit'n Post (Whitcraft & Hitching Post) KCBX Auct.- Magnum  150.00
Merlot

1988 Arrowood                                                    $25.00

1989 Beringer, Bancroft Ranch                                     39.99
1991 Beringer, Howell Mountain, Bancroft Ranch                    39.99

1987 Conn Creek, Collins Vineyard                                 22.00

1992 Greenwood Ridge, Anderson Valley                             20.00

1992 Swanson                                                      19.99

1993 Waterbrook                                   (WS 90)         22.00
French

1986 Chateau Clerc Milon                          (WS 97)        $39.99

1970 Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou                                    89.00
1975 Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou                                    69.00

1986 Chateau Haut-Bages Liberal                   (WS 91)         39.99

1989 Chateau L'Angelus                            (WS 94)         79.99

1970 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild                                   199.00
1975 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild                                   199.00
1988 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild                     (WS 94)       125.00

1989 Chateau Lafon-Rochet                          (WS 92)        27.50

1988 Chateau Lagrange                                             27.50

1970 Chateau Leoville-Las Cases                                   95.00

1986 Chateau Margaux                               (WS 98)       250.00

1989 Chateau Meyney                                (WS 93)        27.50

1989 Chateau Montrose                              (WS 95)        49.00

1976 Chateau Mouton-Rothschild - Jeroboam                       1200.00

1989 Chateau Olivier                               (WS 95)        24.00

1989 Chateau Pape Clement                                         49.00

1986 Domaine Henri Jayer Echezeaux                               250.00
1986 Domaine Henri Jayer Nuits-Meurgers                          250.00
1986 Domaine Henri Jayer Richebourg                              399.00
1986 Domaine Henri Jayer Vosne-Romanee, Beaumonts                250.00
1986 Domaine Henri Jayer Vosne-Romanee, Cros-Parantoux           250.00
1986 Domaine Henri Jayer Vosne-Romanee, Les Brulees              250.00

Special Saturday Sales!

Each Saturday of the month of March, 1997, we will release a large number of private cellar and unburied treasure wines not listed in this Vine-Line. These wines will be sold at special discounted prices. Great treats will abound!
Sale Hours 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.

The New Duke's Dozen
25% Discount on Great Drinking Wines!!!

Our new Duke's Dozen features an excellent line-up of wines at substantial savings of at least 25%. These wines, in various price categories, are all very drinkable and can be uncorked at any time. Give some of them a try or take advantage of our "Duke's Dozen" - one of each of the 12 wines listed below for $115.00!!

WINE                                                   LIST    SALE   SAVE

1996 Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc
(Crisp, clean and delicious.)                         $7.50   $5.62    25%

1995 Bollini Merlot
(Smooth and delicious.)                                9.50    6.99    26%

1995 Seghesio Zinfandel
(Lots of berry!  Very drinkable.)                     10.50    7.87    25%

1994 Christian Moueix Merlot
(Great new vintage. Same price as previous.)          10.75    7.99    26%

1996 Bonny Doon Moscato del Solo
(Fresh, fruity & delicious.)                          11.50    8.50    26%

1996 Rosemount Estate Chardonnay
(Excellent balance & flavor from Australia.)          12.00    8.99    25%

1995 Hedges Cabernet/Merlot
(Supremely drinkable from Washington State.)          13.50    9.99    26%

1995 M. Chapoutier Cotes-du-Rhone "Belleruche"
(Superb Rhone value!)                                 13.50    9.99    26%

1995 Chaparral Chardonnay
(Produced at Au Bon Climat.  Wonderful!)              16.00   11.99    25%

1994 Fife Sangiovese
(A fine impression of the Italian variety.)           16.00   11.99    25%

1994 Simi Chardonnay
(Extremely delicious and drinkable!)                  17.50   12.99    26%

1993 Frescobaldi Castello de Nippozano
Chianti Ruffino Riserva (Classic!)                    17.50   12.99    26%
***Duke's Dozen - One of Each Only $115.00***

Something for After Dinner?
Enjoy a Great Port, Sauternes or
Dessert Wine at Very Special Prices!

Ports

1977 Croft                                                   $29.99

1985 Dow's                                                    35.00

1985 Fonseca's                                 (WS 95)        39.50
1994 Fonseca's                                                59.50

1977 Graham's                                  (WS 90)        79.50
1985 Graham's                                  (WS 96)        45.00
1988 Graham's Malvedos                         (WS 93)        24.00

1990 Quinta do Vesuvio                                        39.99
1991 Quinto do Vesuvio                         (WS 91)        39.99

1977 Sandeman, Silver Jubilee                                 49.00

1980 Taylor-Fladgate                                          49.99
1983 Taylor-Fladgate                                          45.00
1985 Taylor-Fladgate                            (WS 90)       49.99

1977 Warre's                                    (WS 92)       49.00
1980 Warre's                                                  39.00
1983 Warre's                                                  29.00
1985 Warre's                                    (WS 91)       35.00

Sauternes/Dessert

1988 Chateau Coutet 375ml                       (WS 91)      $22.50

1983 Chateau d'Yquem 375ml                      (WS 98)      145.00

1986 Chateau Guiraud 375ml                      (WS 93)       22.50
1988 Chateau Guiraud                                          45.00

1988 Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey                               39.99

1988 Chateau Latour Blanche 375ml                             25.00

1988 Chateau Rayne-Vigneau 375ml                (WS 90)       25.00
1988 Chateau Rayne-Vigneau                      (WS 90)       45.00

1988 Chateau Rieussec 375ml                     (WS 90)       22.50
1988 Chateau Rieussec                           (WS 90)       45.00

1988 Chateau Suduiraut                                        45.00

1990 Dolce - From Far Niente 375ml              (WS 92)       47.50

1985 Joseph Phelps Johannisberg Riesling Late Harvest 375ml   15.00

1990 Long Vineyard Johannisberg Riesling, Botrytis            20.00

Variety is the Spice of Wine...
and Single Malt Scotch

One of the great appeals of wine to the aficionado is its infinite variety. Wine is a product of the grapes, the soil, the climate, the weather and the skill and techniques of the winemaker. The differences between wines from the same varietal may be subtle or profound, but these differences are exactly what attract the oenophile.

Single Malt Scotch has exactly the same appeal. There are over 100 malt distilleries in Scotland and the final product of each is the result of a combination of factors: climate, weather, malted grains, cooperage, water and the skill of the master distiller. Malts from the classic areas of production - Highland, Speyside, Lowland and Islay - vary greatly in aroma, body, flavor and finish, and different malts from the same area can also have tremendous differences. The pleasures of single malt are truly akin to the pleasures of the grape: to be enjoyed in moderation and savored for their differences.

Our featured malt is Glenfarclas 105°, a Speyside Highland Malt of cask strength. Glenfarclas 105° is a medium-bodied malt with an almost perfect balance between peat and sweetness. With 52.5% alcohol, it should be appreciated for its aroma at full strength and then diluted with up to one-third water before tasting to release all of the complex flavors. A wonderful experience!

List Price $60.00; Duke's Special Price $53.50

The Wine Association
of the Duke of Bourbon

presents..."Bordeaux on Tour 1997" - Tuesday, March 18, 1997 - Warner Center Marriott, Woodland Hills. An informative seminar featuring an outstanding array of 1994 Bordeaux wines and the five personable proprietors of their famous Bordeaux Chateaux: Anthony Barton of Leoville-Barton & Langoa-Barton; John-Paul Valette of Pavie & Pavie-Decesse; Gerard Gribelin of Fieuzal; Anthony Raynuad of La Croix de Gay.

"Duke of Bourbon 30th Anniversary Celebration" - Thursday, May 1, 1997 - Four Seasons Hotel, Beverly Hills. A fantastic dinner featuring the fabulous wines created exclusively for the Duke's 30th Anniversary by five of California's top wineries: Au Bon Climat, Duckhorn Vineyards, Long Vineyards, Louis M. Martini and Schramsberg.

Our guests for this evening will include all of the proprietors who so graciously produced these special wines: Jim Clendenen of Au Bon Climat; Dan & Margaret Duckhorn of Duckhorn Vineyards; Bob Long & Zelma Long of Long Vineyards; Michael Martini of Louis M. Martini; Jack & Jamie Davies of Schramsberg.

For more detailed information on either event, please call the Duke of Bourbon at 818-341-1234 or go to the Events page.

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