This Week's Best Buys!

This one's for you Chicago readers:

Over the last week, I've been religiously scanning the net, and here are two deals from Binny's, who are currently doing a pre-Christmas Bin-end clear out, which I think are not to be missed out on!
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Chateau Petit Gravet-Aine St. Emilion 2006

Here's a wonderful opportunity to grab a top-quality Grand Cru from my favorite appellation in Bordeaux at half the price! This is certainly one I’d recommend buying now to lay down for a couple of years – allowing the wine time to develop complexity and for the tannins to soften – though if like me you probably want to pop one open now to check on your ‘investment’, give it an hour or so in the decanter to open up a little.

Expect chocolate and tobacco to be prevalent on the nose, with secondary notes of dried fruit. Given 80-89 points by Robert Parker, this is an inexpensive bargain not to be missed!

Binny’s Beverage Depot
$37.99 down to $16.99
55% off


Fattoria La Magia Rosso di Montalcino 2005

This half-price Tuscan table wine is a no-brainer! Fattoria La Magia’s Rosso di Montalcino is a DOC classified wine made by the Schwarz family, utilizing modern techniques while placing emphasis on a natural and eco-friendly viticultural approach.


Only different in the wine-making process, this wine is created using exactly the same grapes found in their more expensive Brunello. Rich in color, it exhibits intense fruit on both nose and palate – smoky, with strong black fruit and a hint of violets. This wine was made for food and should be drunk soon.


Binny’s Beverage Depot
$21.99 down to $12.99
41% off