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Duke of Bourbon VINE-LINE

Volume XXVI Number 4
August/September 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.
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.

KCBX Central Coast Wine Classic
Paragon Vineyards 1994 Pinot Noirs

These outstanding Central Coast Pinot Noirs were produced as a fund-raiser for KCBX Public Radio from grapes grown on the famed Paragon Vineyards of Edna Valley, a prime appellation in San Luis Obispo, California. The Niven Family, owners of Paragon Vineyards as well as co-owners of Edna Valley Vineyards Winery, conceived the idea of providing Pinot Noir grapes for six winemakers to produce his or her own unique version and style of wine. Those included were Jim Clendenen of Au Bon Climat, Gary Mosby of Chimere, Eric Laumann of Edna Valley Vineyards, Richard Dore of Foxen Vineyards, Lane Tanner of Lane Tanner Winery and Bruno D'Alfonso of Sanford Winery. The 1994 Vintage was one of the greatest ever on the Central Coast and these Pinot Noirs are absolutely outstanding. Each winery created a superb rendition of the Paragon Pinot Noir, which we are offering together in a special six-pack containing one bottle from each winery.

KCBX CENTRAL COAST WINE CLASSIC
PARAGON VINEYARDS 1994 PINOT NOIRS
One 750ml bottle each from Regular Price: $150.00
Duke's Special Price: $135.00/6-pk

Long Vineyards 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon
'Futures' - First Estate Cabernet Ever!!!

We are pleased to offer 'Futures' on an outstanding new wine from Bob Long and Zelma Long. Their Long Vineyards 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon is the first Cabernet produced from grapes grown exclusively on the Long Estate in St. Helena. The wine possesses beautiful, up-front fruit with a bold mid-section and an intense satisfying finish. Only 160 cases were produced. It will be released in 6-packs containing beautiful slope-shoulder bottles bearing Long Vineyards' stylish new label. Our special 'Futures' offering will allow you to purchase this winner at a 30% savings off of the projected release price of $35.00; Duke's 'Futures' price $24.50.

The Duke's Dozen - 25% Discounts
on Great Drinking Wines!!!

Once again, 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 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 only $110.00! 

Wine                                         List     Sale     Save

1994 Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc
(Ideal for summer!)                         $7.50    $5.59     26%

1995 Bollini Merlot
(A fruity, drinkable Italian Merlot.)        8.50     6.39     25%

1995 Bollini Pinot Grigio
(Crisp and fruity!)                          8.50     6.39     25%

1995 Hedges Fume/Chardonnay
(Delicious drinking.)                        9.00     6.75     25%

1993 Christian Moueix Merlot
(A big hit at the Duke.)                    10.75     7.99     26%

1993 Trefethen Eshcol Chardonnay
(Excellent, especially for the price.)      10.99     8.25     25%

1995 Hedges Cabernet/Merlot
(Another winner from Washington State.)     12.00     8.99     25%

1994 Hitching Post Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara
(Fresh, fruity, drinks great!)              13.50     9.99     26%

1989 Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve
(One of our top sellers.)                   16.00    10.00     37%

1993 Fife Zinfandel
(Big time winner from Old Vines.)           16.00    11.99     25%

1994 Caymus Sauvignon Blanc
(Here's a great price on a super wine.)     16.50    11.99     27%

1989 Mayacamas Cabernet Sauvignon
(Excellent, drinkable, ageable, too.)       25.00    18.75     25%

***Duke's Dozen - One of Each Only $110.00***


New Private Cellars, Unburied
Treasures and Rare Treats

We are constantly on the look-out for great private cellars to offer to our customers...and we are excited to report our current stellar acquisitions. We are pleased to include some unburied treasures from our own cellars. As always, the wines we are offering have been stored in a temperature-controlled environment and are in excellent condition.
ACT QUICKLY, AS QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED!

French


Wine                                            Rating    Price
1966 Chateau Belgrave - Double Magnum                   $199.00
1970 Chateau Beychevelle                       (WS 90)    59.99
1966 Chateau Chasse-Spleen                                49.99
1970 Chateau Clos Trimoulet                               25.00
1970 Chateau Clos Trimoulet - Magnum                      49.00
1966 Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou                            79.99
1970 Chateau Franc-Larmande - Magnum                      49.99
1967 Chateau Haut-Brion                                   75.00
1970 Chateau Haut-Brion                        (WS 94)   139.00
1961 Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion             (WS 98)   399.00
1961 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild - Double Magnum          3200.00
1966 Chateau Lafon-Rochet                                 45.00
1962 Chateau Latour                            (WS 92)   150.00
1964 Chateau Latour - Magnum                             399.00
1967 Chateau Latour                                       69.99
1979 Chateau Latour                            (WS 90)   125.00
1970 Chateau La Tour Grand Faurie                         25.00
1970 Chateau Leoville-Las Cases                           95.00
1961 Chateau Lynch-Bages                                 179.00
1961 Chateau Lynch-Bages - 375ml                          79.50
1970 Chateau Lynch-Bages                       (WS 90)    99.50
1981 Chateau Margaux                           (WS 97)   189.00
1966 Chateau Montrose                                     75.00
1970 Chateau Mouton-Rothschild                 (WS 96)   179.99
1970 Chateau Mouton-Rothschild - Jeroboam               1750.00
1970 Chateau Mouton-Rothschild - Magnum                  299.00
1971 Chateau Mouton-Rothschild                           110.00
1973 Chateau Mouton-Rothschild                            79.00
1978 Chateau Mouton-Rothschild - Jeroboam      (WS 92)   999.00
1980 Chateau Mouton-Rothschild                            79.00
1983 Chateau Mouton-Rothschild                 (WS 96)   150.00
1961 Chateau Petrus                            (WS 100) 3500.00
1976 Chateau Petrus                                      250.00
1970 Chateau Pontac-Monplaisir                            35.00
1970 Cuvee de Vatican Chateauneuf-du-Pape                 45.00
1978 Dom. Besancenot-Mathouillet Beaune Cent-Vignes       35.00
1978 Dom Perignon - Magnum                               259.00

Cabernet Sauvignon


Wine                                            Rating    Price
1961 B.V., Private Reserve Georges de Latour            $195.00
1968 B.V., Private Reserve Georges de Latour   (WS 92)   150.00
1969 B.V., Private Reserve Georges de Latour   (WS 92)    99.99
1970 B.V., Private Reserve Georges de Latour   (WS 93)   125.00
1973 B.V., Private Reserve Georges de Latour              49.99
1978 B.V., Private Reserve Georges de Latour   (WS 90)    69.99
1979 B.V., Private Reserve Georges de Latour              59.99
1974 B.V., Napa Valley                                    39.99
1987 Cafaro                                               17.99
1989 Cafaro                                               17.99
1969 Chappellet                                (WS 90)    89.99
1970 Chappellet                                (WS 93)    69.99
1971 Chappellet                                           39.99
1972 Chappellet                                           39.99
1965 Charles Krug, Vintage Selection                      49.99
1968 Charles Krug, Vintage Selection                      69.99
1974 Charles Krug, Vintage Selection                      49.99
1978 Charles Krug, Napa Valley                            35.00
1973 Chateau Montelena, Sonoma                            65.00
1968 Concannon, Limited Bottling                          39.99
1987 Corison Cabernet Sauvignon                (WS 92)    39.00
1985 Diamond Creek, Red Rock Terrace - Magnum  (WS 93)   139.00
1989 Diamond Creek, Red Rock Terrace                      49.00
1990 Diamond Creek, Red Rock Terrace           (WS 91)    48.00
1985 Diamond Creek, Volcanic Hill - Magnum     (WS 93)   139.00
1989 Diamond Creek, Volcanic Hill                         49.00
1986 Dominus                                   (WS 91)    45.00
1989 Duckhorn Howell Mountain Red                         35.00
1979 Dunn, Howell Mountain                     (WS 94)   150.00
1987 Etude                                                27.00
1990 Flora Springs Trilogy                                39.00
1984 Freemark Abbey, Sycamore                  (WS 91)    29.99
1985 Freemark Abbey, Sycamore                             29.99
1984 Girard, Reserve                           (WS 92)    25.00
1987 Girard, Reserve                                      25.00
1990 Girard, Reserve                                      34.00
1966 Heitz Cellar, Martha's Vineyard           (WS 92)   450.00
1967 Heitz Cellar, Martha's Vineyard                     275.00
1968 Heitz Cellar, Martha's Vineyard           (WS 99)   450.00
1969 Heitz Cellar, Martha's Vineyard           (WS 93)   350.00
1970 Heitz Cellar, Martha's Vineyard           (WS 90)   299.00
1974 Heitz Cellar, Martha's Vineyard           (WS 100)  350.00
1978 Heitz Cellar, Martha's Vineyard           (WS 92)   125.00
1983 Inglenook, Reunion                        (WS 95)    19.99
1986 Joseph Phelps, Eisele                                39.00
1987 Joseph Phelps, Eisele                                29.99
1986 Joseph Phelps, Backus                                39.00
1984 Livingston, Moffett Vineyard                         24.00
1986 Livingston, Moffett Vineyard                         24.00
1978 Louis M. Martini, Special Selection                  25.00
1985 Louis M. Martini, 'Duke's 20th Anniversary Cuvee'    25.00
1968 Mayacamas                                           125.00
1969 Mayacamas                                            89.00
1970 Mayacamas - Magnum                        (WS 96)   199.00
1984 Monticello, Corley Reserve                (WS 91)    24.00
1989 Moraga                                               48.00
1984 Mount Eden                                           29.99
1991 Mount Veeder                                         18.00
1987 Optima                                    (WS 92)    18.50
1979 Opus One (The First Vintage)              (WS 90)   250.00
1980 Opus One                                  (WS 93)   159.00
1986 Pahlmeyer                                            29.99
1986 Pahlmeyer - Magnum                                   69.99
1987 Pahlmeyer                                 (WS 91)    29.99
1968 Ridge, Monte Bello                                  199.00
1970 Ridge, Monte Bello                        (WS 96)   125.00
1971 Ridge, Eisele                                       125.00
1984 Ridge, Monte Bello                        (WS 97)    89.00
1969 Robert Mondavi                            (WS 91)    59.00
1970 Robert Mondavi, Unfiltered                (WS 92)    59.00
1978 Robert Mondavi - Magnum                              59.99
1980 Robert Mondavi, Spec. Select., Napa Auction Signed  100.00
1980 Robert Mondavi                                       29.99
1980 Robert Mondavi - Magnum                              55.00
1981 Robert Mondavi                            (WS 90)    35.00
1978 Robert Mondavi, Reserve                   (WS 91)    79.99
1979 Robert Mondavi, Reserve                   (WS 91)    59.99
1980 Robert Mondavi, Reserve                              49.99
1981 Robert Mondavi, Reserve                              49.99
1989 Robert Mondavi, Reserve                              49.99
1991 Rosenthal - The Malibu Estate                        29.00
1989 S. Anderson, Richard Chambers Vineyard    (WS 92)    48.00
1990 S. Anderson, Richard Chambers Vineyard    (WS 90)    55.00
NV Spring Mountain, Lot H-68-69-LN                        79.00
1970 Spring Mountain                                      59.00
1970 Spring Mountain - Magnum                             99.00
1974 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, SLV                        75.00
1988 Staglin Family Vineyard                              25.00

Merlot


Wine                                             Rating    Price
1989 Arrowood                                             $24.00
1988 Cafaro                                                19.99
1989 Cafaro                                                19.99
1985 Duckhorn, Three Palms Vineyard             (WS 91)    59.99
1989 Duckhorn - Magnum                                     69.00

Port and Madeira 


Wine                                            Rating     Price
1985 Cockburn's Port                           (WS 92)    $35.00
1985 Dow's Port                                            39.00
1985 Ferreira Port                                         29.99
1970 Fonseca's Port                            (WS 96)     99.99
1983 Fonseca's Port                            (WS 90)     39.99
1970 Graham's Port                             (WS 94)     99.99
1983 Graham's Port                             (WS 93)     39.99
1985 Graham's Port                             (WS 96)     45.00
1970 Quinta Das Carvalhas Port                             49.99
1879 Henriques Estate, Rare Sercial Pale Dry Madeira      150.00
1983 Smith Woodhouse Port                      (WS 92)     29.99
1983 Taylor's Port                                         39.99
1985 Taylor's Port                             (WS 90)     45.00
1963 Douro Shippers and Growers Association Vintage Port   59.99
1977 Warre's Port                              (WS 92)     49.99
1980 Warre's Port                                          39.00
1983 Warre's Port                                          35.00
1985 Warre's Port                              (WS 91)     45.00

Pinot Noir


Wine                                                       Price
1968 B.V.                                                 $49.00
1980 Robert Mondavi, Reserve Special Selection             45.00
1991 Saintsbury, Reserve                                   29.99
1990 Stonestreet                                           19.99

Petite Syrah


Wine                                                       Price
1965 Concannon, Limited Bottling - Magnum                 $59.99
1968 Concannon, Limited Bottling                           35.00
1971 Ridge, York Creek                                     29.99

Zinfandel


Wine                                             Rating    Price
1971 Lytton Springs                                       $25.00
1983 Mayacamas                                             25.00
1988 Ravenswood, Napa Dickerson                            25.00
1989 Ravenswood, Napa Dickerson                            25.00
1989 Ravenswood, Sonoma, Old Hill                          25.00
1989 Ravenswood, Sonoma, Cooke                             25.00
1990 Ravenswood, Sonoma, Cooke                  (WS 90)    25.00
1990 Ravenswood, Sonoma, Old Vine                          19.99
1991 Ravenswood, Sonoma, Cooke                             25.00
1992 Ravenswood, Sonoma, Cooke                             25.00
1993 Ravenswood, Sonoma, Old Vine                          14.99
1970 Ridge, Jimsomere                                      29.99
1971 Ridge, Mendocino                                      25.00
1971 Ridge, Mendocino - Magnum                             50.00
1987 Ridge, Geyserville/Trentadue                          25.00
1970 Souverain                                             29.99
1970 Sutter Home, Lot 2, Deaver Vineyard                   20.00
1971 Sutter Home, Deaver Vineyard                          25.00

Chardonnay


Wine                                                       Price
1988 Chaparral                                            $15.00
1987 Forman                                                19.99
1987 Long Vineyards                                        29.99
1988 Long Vineyards                                        29.99

They're Here!
New Wines from Au Bon Climat!

We are excited to have limited quantities of three great new wines from Jim Clendenen at Au Bon Climat winery in Santa Maria, CA. If you did not take advantage of our 'futures' program on these wines, you'll want to be sure to get them now.

1994 Pinot Noir, Rincon and Rosemarys' Vineyard             $40.00
A spectacular wine with tons of fruit, great balance and finesse - 
certainly one of the best Pinot Noirs we have tasted from this vintage.

1994 Pinot Noir, Sanford and Benedict Vineyard              $35.00
If you like big, bold Burgundian-style Pinot Noirs, you'll love this
beauty.  The intriguing 1994 offering has an abundance of fruit, supple
body and spice, with a beautiful, bold finish.  It is very reminiscent
of the famed 1987 vintage.

1995 Chardonnay, Alban Reserve                              $19.99
The newest Chardonnay in the ABC portfolio is produced from grapes grown
on the vineyard of John Alban, who produces very fine Rhone-style wines
under his own label.  This wine is like the other ABC Chardonnays...lots
of great fruit with excellent balance and structure.  Jim thinks this
wine is worth $25.00, but this first release is only $19.99!

Quick Hits

The Duke is Off to France Again!

Join David and Judy Breitstein for their fifth exciting and educational trip to the great Bordeaux Region of France scheduled for May 15-24, 1997. 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, Cos d'Estournel and Haut Brion. In addition, a side-trip to the Sauternes Region will feature a visit to the famed Chateau Raymond-Lafon. This tour will be limited to 18-20 participants. If you would like to receive a descriptive brochure, please call the Duke of Bourbon (818-341-1234) and speak to David, Judy or Ron.

The Wine Association
of the Duke of Bourbon

...is pleased to present 'Dinner with the Wines of Il Podere Dell'Olivos and Special Guests Jim Clendenen and Sarah Chamberlin...at Posto' on Wednesday, August 21, 1996. Our dinner will feature the outstanding California-grown Italian varietal wines produced by Jim Clendenen at his Au Bon Climat winery in Santa Maria, California. Posto proprietor Piero Selvaggio and Executive Chef Luciano Pellegrini have created a most special menu to complement the wines. If you would like more details and an invitation to this great event, please call the Duke of Bourbon at 818-341-1234.

Save These Dates for Upcoming Wine Association Events!


The Wine Association of the Duke of Bourbon

Join America's Finest Wine Appreciation Group -
The Wine Association of the Duke of Bourbon
Get special offerings, tasting information and tasting prices.
Just $15.00 per year. Call us at (818) 341-1234

Join the
'Under One Roof Club'

Some of California's best and most exciting wines are produced 'Under One Roof' at the Au Bon Climat/Qupe winery in Santa Maria, California. The innovative minds behind the activities under this roof are constantly experimenting and creating unique and intriguing wines in limited quantities. Many of these wines are so rare that they are never released commercially.

Our 'Under One Roof Club' offers you the opportunity to acquire some of these very limited wines from these highly acclaimed producers on a bi-monthly basis:



The 'Under One Roof Club' will operate as follows:

1. At the beginning of every other month, we will ship 2 bottles of wine selected from the UNDER ONE ROOF wineries.

2.Each shipment will include an information sheet on the wines along with an order form to purchase additional bottles.

3.Membership is for 12 months (it will be renewed automatically unless you notify us to cancel).

4.Wine will be shipped approximately the first five days of the month (September, November, January, etc.).

5.Order will be charged directly to your credit card (which we will keep on file).

Cost is $40.00-$60.00 per shipment (including shipping and handling)
(2nd-day air freight may be slightly higher)

To Join the club, call the store at 818-341-1234 or outside
California 800-4-FINE-WINE and speak to a member of our staff.
For local customers who would like to participate and pick up the wine,
please ask for David or Ron.

1995 Bordeaux Futures

We continue to offer the following selections from the highly acclaimed Bordeaux 1995 Vintage. From all accounts, the wines are outstanding and certain to increase in value upon release. Please give us a call to reserve your wines. 100% deposit is required. Delivery expected late 1997 or early 1998. Scores listed are from the Wine Spectator (WS) or Robert Parker, Jr. (RP). 

Wine and      Robert   Wine     Case     Per     6-pk    Per      After
District      Parker Spectator  Price   Bottle   Price  Bottle   Arrival

Carruades de Lafite-Rothschild
(Pauillac)            85-89   $258.00  $21.50  $131.59  $21.93   $33.50

Chateau Canon
(St. Emilion)         90-94    375.00   31.25   191.25   31.88    45.75

Chateau Clerc Milon
(Pauillac)            90-94    299.88   24.99   152.95   25.49    37.25

Chateau D'Armailhac
(Pauillac)            85-89    227.88   18.99   116.40   19.40    28.50

Chateau Duhart-Milon
(Pauillac)            85-89    260.28   21.69   132.75   22.13    31.75

Chateau Haut-Brion (1st Growth)
(Graves)       94-96          1350.00  112.50   675.00  112.50   160.00

Chateau Lafite-Rothschild (1st Growth)
(Pauillac)     92-95          1350.00  112.50   675.00  112.50   160.00

Chateau Leoville-Barton (2nd Growth)
(St. Julien)   91-94           510.00   42.50   260.10   43.35    55.00

Chateau Leoville-Las Cases
(St. Julien)   94-96+          804.00   67.00   410.10   68.35    89.00

Chateau L'Evangile
(Pomerol)             95-100    NA       NA     599.94   99.99   130.00

Chateau Lynch-Bages
(Pauillac)            90-94    395.88   32.99   201.90   33.65    51.00

Chateau Margaux (1st Growth)
(Margaux)             95-100  1350.00  112.50   675.00  112.50   160.00

Chateau Mouton-Rothschild (1st Growth)
(Pauillac)            95-100  1350.00  112.50   675.00  112.50   160.00

Chateau Pichon-Baron
(Pauillac)            90-94    395.88   32.99   201.90   33.65    51.00

Chateau Trotanoy
(Pomerol)             90-94    839.88   69.99   428.34   71.39    95.00

Pavillon Rouge-Ch. Margaux
(Margaux)                      297.48   24.97   151.75   25.29    37.50

New, Noteworthy and Rare

Schramsberg at the Duke!

J. Schram - $50.00
Blanc de Blancs - $21.99
Blanc de Noirs - $23.50
Brut Rose - $21.99
Cremant - $21.99

Duckhorn Headquarters

We are pleased to offer an extensive selection from Duckhorn Vineyards, one of the top producers of Bordeaux varietals in California. Our selection includes:

1994 Sauvignon Blanc $11.50
1991 Howell Mountain Red $26.00
1992 Howell Mountain Red $26.00
1992 Cabernet Sauvignon $27.50
1993 Cabernet Sauvignon $26.00
1992 Decoy Migration Red $12.50
1994 Napa Valley Merlot September 1
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