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Duke of Bourbon VINE-LINE
Volume XXVII Number 1
February/March 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
Excitement abounds as we approach our 30th Anniversary Celebration on May 1. As we look back over the past 30 years, we realize how much has changed in our world of wines; yet, we have attempted to maintain continuity through our Vine-Line.
As you will notice, this issue is Volume XXVII, Number 1. Yes, the first edition of our friendly little newsletter was published on February 1, 1971! We were so proud of that issue featuring the wines of Schramsberg, Chappellet, Freemark Abbey, Mayacamas, Louis Martini, Robert Mondavi and Hanzell. The second issue in May introduced the wines of Heitz Cellars and Ridge Vineyards.
Those were the days when we could be "true wine merchants"...tasting and writing about our rare finds and sharing the information with our customers. We were one of the few links between producers and consumers and it was quite rewarding.
Although we were lucky to continue to feature most of those same early wineries, the world certainly has changed since that time. Today, there are so many outstanding new wineries and wines that it is difficult for us to feature all of them and for consumers to keep up with on their own. Wine Spectator and Robert Parker's Wine Advocate as well as numerous other fine wine magazines and newsletters offer their opinions to the consumer. Yet, we at the DUKE still continue to work hard to discover and taste as many fine wines as we can and share our view on them with you via our Vine-Line. And, as always, we hold to our creed: "If we can't write something nice about a wine, we don't bother to write about it!"
With a look toward an exciting future, we thank all of you for all the years of supporting the DUKE OF BOURBON and the wonderful wines we offer to you, our very special clientele!
We are delighted to repeat our highly successful futures program with wines from Au Bon Climat Winery in Santa Maria, CA. The following wines are from the 1995 vintage and will be delivered in April, 1997, except for the "Isabelle," which will be released in August, 1997.
- Au Bon Climat 1995 Pinot Noir, "Isabelle" (Scheduled for release in August, 1997.) - Produced in honor of Jim Clendenen's daughter, Isabelle, the 1994 vintage was one of the most sought-after wines last year...and with good reason. It may have been the best domestic Pinot Noir ever released. The 1995 vintage promises to be just as exciting. It was blended from Jim's five best barrels of Pinot Noir from his most special vineyard sources, including Sanford & Benedict, Ici/La-Bas and Bien Nacido. The flavors are so rich and so full and so multi-dimensional that this super star of California Pinot Noirs shines as one of the all-time best!
- Au Bon Climat 1995 Chardonnay, Reserve "Le Bouge" - A spectacular Chardonnay with beautiful fruit aromas hinting of citrus, pineapple, oak and vanilla. The rich, full mouth bursts with varietal fruit and toasty oak, lingering in a very full finish.
- Au Bon Climat 1995 Chardonnay, Reserve "Talley" - Owner/Winemaker Jim Clendenen says, "this may be the best white wine I have ever made." This dynamic Chardonnay exhibits an intense fruit/oak aroma with powerful and luscious flavors of perfectly balanced fruit, oak and acid. The long, full finish leaves you wanting more. A superb wine!
- Au Bon Climat 1995 Pinot Noir, "Mistral" - This one-time release from the Pico Vineyard in Santa Maria has a delightful Pinot Noir nose with great fruit/berry/jammy character and a hint of earth. It has a light mouth-feel and a terrific finish.
- Au Bon Climat 1995 Pinot Noir, "La Bauge" - Truly a superior wine from the famed Bien Nacido Vineyard, with 1/3 of the fruit from the "Q" Block and 2/3 from the "G" Block. This block-buster has a complex nose - big, bold and beautiful - fruity, spicy and earthy. The luscious berry flavor is rich, intense and earthy with an awesome killer finish!
NOTE: We will be offering "Futures" on the remaining wines of Au Bon Climat along with the wines of Qupe in our next issue of Vine-Line.
Au Bon Climat 1995 "Futures"
Minimum 3-bottle order for each wine
1995 Chardonnay, "Le Bouge"
Release $25.00; Futures $20.00
1995 Chardonnay, "Talley"
Release $25.00; Futures $20.00
1995 Pinot Noir, "Mistral"
Release $25.00; Futures $20.00
1995 Pinot Noir, "La Bauge"
Release $30.00; Futures $24.00
1995 Pinot Noir, "Isabelle"
Release $50.00; Futures $45.00
With your purchase of other Futures listed above, you may
order up to the following number of bottles of "Isabelle"
Order Maximum # of
Above Bottles of
Futures "Isabelle"
6 bottles 2
12 bottles 3
24+ bottles 6
We have acquired some great new private cellars which we are pleased to offer along with some unburied treasures from our own cellars. As always, the wines have been stored in a temperature-controlled environment and are in excellent condition.
ACT QUICKLY, AS QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED!
French
1970 Chateau Beychevelle (WS 90) $59.99
1970 Chateau Clos Trimoulet - Magnum 49.00
1975 Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou 75.00
1970 Chateau Franc-Larmande - Magnum 49.99
1970 Chateau Gruaud Larose 79.00
1970 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild 199.00
1973 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild 79.00
1975 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild 150.00
1970 Chateau Leoville-Las Cases 95.00
1985 Chateau Lynch-Bages (WS 97) 85.00
1970 Chateau Mouton-Rothschild - Jeroboam 1850.00
1971 Chateau Mouton-Rothschild 100.00
1961 Chateau Petrus (WS 100) 3500.00
1970 Chateau Pontac-Monplaisir 29.99
1978 Dom. Besancenot-Mathouillet Beaune Cent-Vignes 35.00
1980 Domaine Henri Jayer Echezeaux 225.00
1985 Domaine Henri Jayer Nuits-Meurgers 199.00
1978 Dom. Heritiers Cosson Clos de Lambrays 50.00
1966 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Romanee-Conti 750.00
1973 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Grands Echezeaux 59.00
1973 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Richebourg 69.00
1987 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Romanee-Conti 599.99
1982 Moulin des Carruades - Magnum 175.00
Zinfandel
1988 Ravenswood, Napa, Dickerson $25.00
1989 Ravenswood, Napa, Dickerson 25.00
1970 Sutter Home, Lot 2, Deaver Vineyard 20.00
1971 Sutter Home, Deaver Vineyard 25.00
Merlot
1985 Duckhorn, Vine Hill Ranch $49.50
1987 Duckhorn, Three Palms - Magnum 125.00
1987 Duckhorn, Vine Hill Ranch 49.50
1989 Duckhorn - Magnum 69.00
Pinot Noir
1987 Mount Eden $19.99
1988 Mount Eden 19.99
1989 Mount Eden 19.99
1980 Robert Mondavi, Reserve Special Selection 45.00
1989 Robert Mondavi, Reserve 24.50
Cabernet Sauvignon
1961 B.V., Private Res. Georges de Latour $195.00
1968 B.V., Private Res. Georges de Latour 150.00
1969 B.V., Private Res. Georges de Latour (WS 92) 99.99
1978 B.V., Private Res. Georges de Latour (WS 90) 69.99
1979 B.V., Private Res. Georges de Latour 59.99
1984 B.V., Private Res. Georges de Latour 59.99
1985 B.V., Private Res. Georges de Latour (WS 95) 69.99
1983 Beringer, Private Reserve 49.99
1984 Beringer, Private Reserve (WS 94) 59.99
1986 Beringer, Private Reserve (WS 95) 69.99
1987 Beringer, Private Reserve (WS 94) 69.99
1988 Beringer, Private Reserve 45.00
1989 Beringer, Private Reserve (WS 90) 59.99
1991 Beringer, Private Reserve (WS 94) 59.50
1991 Caymus (WS 93) 49.50
1972 Chappellet 39.99
1965 Charles Krug, Vintage Selection 49.99
1968 Charles Krug, Vintage Selection 69.99
1985 Chateau Montelena (WS 92) 89.00
1987 Dalla Valle 39.99
1988 Diamond Creek, Gravelly Meadow 39.99
1988 Diamond Creek, Volcanic Hill 39.99
1989 Diamond Creek, Red Rock Terrace 49.00
1989 Diamond Creek, Volcanic Hill 49.00
1990 Diamond Creek, Gravelly Meadow 49.99
1983 Dominus 69.50
1987 Dominus 49.50
1990 Duckhorn Howell Mountain Red 35.00
1991 Duckhorn Howell Mountain Red 29.99
1990 Flora Springs Trilogy 29.99
1978 Firestone, Estate - Magnum, Signed 50.00
1973 Freemark Abbey, Bosche 39.00
1985 Freemark Abbey, Sycamore 25.00
1985 Girard, Reserve 29.99
1981 Grace Family Vineyard 169.00
1982 Grace Family Vineyard 169.00
1983 Grace Family Vineyard (WS 91) 169.00
1984 Grgich Hills 35.00
1969 Heitz Cellar, Lot C-91 150.00
1968 Heitz Cellar, Napa Valley 135.00
1970 Heitz Cellar, Napa Valley 79.00
1985 Heitz Cellar, Napa Valley 40.00
1986 Heitz Cellar, Napa Valley 35.00
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 99) 350.00
1983 Heitz Cellar, Martha's Vineyard 125.00
1985 Heitz Cellar, Martha's Vineyard (WS 98) 150.00
1986 Heitz Cellar, Martha's Vineyard - Mag. (WS 95) 225.00
1985 Hess Collection (WS 96) 55.00
1986 Hess Collection (WS 90) 50.00
1987 Hess Collection (WS 94) 50.00
1988 Hess Collection (WS 90) 45.00
1989 Hess Collection 45.00
1992 Hess Collection (WS 94) 55.00
1986 Livingston, Moffett Vineyard 24.00
1985 Long Vineyards (WS 92) 35.00
1985 Louis Martini, "Duke's 20th Anniv. Cuvee" 25.00
1968 Mayacamas 125.00
1984 Monticello, Corley Reserve 29.50
1989 Moraga 45.00
1984 Mount Eden 29.99
1979 Opus One (The First Vintage) (WS 90) 249.99
1968 Ridge, Monte Bello 199.00
1973 Ridge, Monte Bello 99.00
1980 R. Mondavi, Special Selection, Napa Auct, Signed 100.00
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
1989 S. Anderson, Richard Chambers Vineyard (WS 92) 48.00
1990 S. Anderson, Richard Chambers Vineyard (WS 90) 55.00
1983-1992 Silverado - Rare 10 Vintage Vertical 350.00
1981 Silverado - Magnum (WS 90) 75.00
1982 Silverado - Magnum (WS 90) 75.00
1986 Silverado, Limited Reserve 75.00
1987 Silverado, Limited Reserve (WS 93) 65.00
1990 Silverado, Limited Reserve (WS 97) 75.00
1983 Silver Oak, Bonny's Vineyard - Magnum 165.00
1982 Spottswoode (WS 90) 199.00
1984 Spottswoode (WS 90) 89.00
1984 Spottswoode - Magnum (WS 90) 150.00
1985 Spottswoode (WS 95) 89.00
1986 Spottswoode (WS 95) 89.00
1987 Spottswoode (WS 96) 79.00
1989 Spottswoode 59.00
1990 Spottswoode (WS 91) 65.00
NV Spring Mountain, Lot H-68-69-LN 79.00
1970 Spring Mountain 59.00
1970 Spring Mountain - Magnum 99.00
1990 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, FAY 49.50
1990 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, SLV 49.50
Ports
1985 Dow's $35.00
1985 Ferriera 27.50
1983 Fonseca's (WS 90) 39.99
1970 Graham's (WS 94) 99.99
1980 Graham's (WS 90) 35.00
1983 Graham's (WS 93) 39.99
1985 Graham's (WS 96) 45.00
1983 Smith Woodhouse (WS 92) 29.99
1983 Taylor's 39.99
1985 Taylor's (WS 90) 45.00
1980 Warre's 32.50
1983 Warre's 32.50
1985 Warre's (WS 91) 39.99
Additional Wine & Spirits
1982 Gaja Barbaresco (WS 93) $125.00
1982 Gaja Barbaresco Sori Tilden 199.00
1982 Gaja Darmagi Cabernet Sauvignon 95.00
Courvoisier Erte #1 3750.00
Many of these wines are very limited!
Andrew Murray 1995 Roussanne $25.00
We have a small amount still available!
Au Bon Climat 1994 Chardonnay, Sanford & Benedict 35.00
For those who love big, rich and bold Chardonnay!!!
Au Bon Climat 1994 Pinot Noir, Sanford & Benedict 35.00
A classic Pinot Noir from one of California's only "Grand Cru" vineyards.
Beringer 1992 Cabernet Sauvignon, Private Reserve 59.99
Only a small amount of this great wine is still available.
Bollinger 1989 Coteaux Champenois 59.99
An exceptional, still Pinot Noir! Very rare!!
Caymus 1992 Cabernet Sauvignon, Special Selection 125.00
One of the best wines of the vintage!
Caymus 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley Estate Call
The latest release of what is always a delicious wine!
Chateau Montelena 1992 Cabernet Sauvignon 36.00
We only have a little of this stellar wine!
Chateau Mouton-Rothschild 1993, USA Label 89.99
The famous wine with the soon-to-be-famous USA "blank" label.
Chateau Mouton-Rothschild 1970 - Jeroboam 1850.00
Now, this is a rare bottle of wine. We only have one.
Diamond Creek 1994 Cab. Sauvignon, Volc. Hill - Magnum 125.00
One of the top wines of the vintage in a rare magnum.
Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, 1966 Romanee-Conti 750.00
Michael Broadbent scored it *****!
Dominus 1990 75.00
We unburied a little of this stunner!
Dominus 1991 75.00
One for the ages.
Dominus 1992 65.00
One of the best to date from Christian Moueix of Petrus!
Duckhorn 1992 Cabernet Sauvignon, Magnums 65.00
The only format for this vintage still available.
Dunn 1993 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 33.00
Randy Dunn has produced another rich and full Cabernet!
La Jota 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon, 13th Anniversary 46.00
A very special wine from Bill and Joan Smith.
La Jota 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain 28.00
Big, bold, rich, tannic & delicious!!!
L'Ecole No. 41 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon 25.00
One of the up-and-coming wineries of Washington. Excellent.
L'Ecole No. 41 1992 Cabernet Sauvignon 25.00
For those who'd like a little bit of bottle age.
Long Vineyards 1995 Johannisberg Riesling - Mags 50.00
Scrumptious wine in a beautiful tall bottle!
Mer et Soleil 1994 Chardonnay 37.50
A luscious, rich, full, forward & big Chardonnay from Caymus!
Olmaia 1992 Cabernet Sauvignon (Col d'Orcia) 49.50
Consistently one of the top wines from Tuscany. A winner!
Opus One 1991 - Imperial (6Lt) 1099.00
Very few of these were produced.
Quilceda Creek 1993 Cabernet Sauvignon 42.50
Definitely one of Washington State's top red wines!
Vineyard 29 1993 Cabernet Sauvignon 85.00
Another stellar wine produced at GRACE!!!
Due to overwhelming demand versus the supply, we are having to tightly allocate all of the outstanding Silver Oak 1992 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley. We have created two special Napa Valley Packs with superb wines included along with the Silver Oak. Unfortunately, we can allow only one 12-pack or one 6-pack per customer. We appreciate your understanding.
Napa Valley 12-Pack
2 bottles each of:
- Duckhorn 1994 Merlot
- Caymus 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate
- Silver Oak 1992 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
- Staglin Family Vineyard 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon
- Pride Mountain Vineyard 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon
- Stag's Leap Wine Cellars 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon
Only $386.00
or 1 of each for $193.00
Napa Valley 6-Pack
2 bottles each of:
- Silver Oak 1992 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
- Staglin Family Vineyard 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon
- Caymus 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate
Only $236.00
or 1 of each for $118.00
The Duke's Dozen
25% Discount on Great Drinking Wines!!!
Our first Duke's Dozen of the year 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 only $117.50!
WINE LIST SALE SAVE
1995 Bollini Merlot
(Smooth and delicious.) $9.50 $6.99 26%
1994 Maitre d'Estournel
(Produced at Chateau Cos d'Estournel.) 9.50 6.99 26%
1994 Hawk Crest Cabernet Sauvignon
(From Stag's Leap Wine Cellars.) 10.00 7.50 25%
1995 Hawk Crest Chardonnay
(Delicious. From Stag's Leap Wine Cellars.) 10.00 7.50 25%
1994 Christian Moueix Merlot
(Great new vintage. Same price as previous!) 10.75 7.99 26%
1995 Louis M. Martini Chardonnay
(The new vintage of a big winner!) 12.00 8.99 25%
1990 Vita-Nova Cabernet Franc
(Blended with 25% Cabernet Sauvignon.) 15.00 9.99 33%
1994 Mazzocco Chardonnay
(Rich, full and delicious.) 15.00 10.99 27%
1993 Joseph Phelps Le Mistral
(A superb blend of 7 different Rhone varieties.) 16.00 11.99 25%
1994 Fife Zinfandel
(Full of fruit and great spice!) 16.00 11.99 25%
1994 Fife Sangiovese
(A fine impression of the Italian variety.) 16.00 11.99 25%
1993 Martin Bros. Gamelli
(A 50/50 blend of Nebbiolos from Italy and Calif.)20.00 14.99 25%
***Duke's Dozen - One of Each Only $117.50***
The Staglin Family Vineyard is a family-owned Napa Valley winery devoted to producing limited quantities of the highest quality wine from their own vineyard, which has been deemed one of the top five vineyards in California.
Their 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon is absolutely outstanding. The tasting notes from the winery describe it beautifully: "The 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon grapes come from a special place in Rutherford. These grapes were once the primary component of the Beaulieu Vineyards' Georges de Latour Private Reserve wines. Our 1994 Cabernet was aged in French oak for 24 months with half the barrels new this year. Blended with 4% Cabernet Franc to add richness and depth, the 1994 Cabernet shows classic Rutherford qualities of cassis and blackberry, with toasty oak and vanilla tones adding complexity. This wine has power and layers of flavors, with chocolate and cedar character emerging in the glass. Over time, this wine will be remembered as one of our best."
The wine is ideal for long-term aging and will be drinking very well in the next year or two. Do yourself a favor and put away 6 or 12 bottles.
This is an impressive full red wine with deep purple color and incredibly rich flavor. The ample tannins are beautifully balanced by inviting aromas and full-bodied tastes of black cherry, cassis and currant fruit with sweetness from French oak barrels. Although it is quite powerful and promises ten or more years of aging potential, it is amazingly drinkable right now! Scored 90+ by Robert Parker in the Wine Advocate. - $24.00; 6 or more $22.50.
1995 Sangiovese - $20.00 - Bob Long, Zelma Long and Sandi Belcher have created a powerful and exciting Sangiovese in the true Italian style. It was produced from 100% Sangiovese grapes grown on the Seghesio Family's Geyserville Vineyard. To highlight the pure varietal character and richness of the fruit, no new oak was used for aging. The result is a big, delicious wine with deep color and great complexity. Limited production of only 200 cases.
1995 Chardonnay List $32.00; Duke's Price $27.50 - Once again, Long Vineyards offers us a classic Burgundian-style Chardonnay. Rich, forward fruit balanced by toasty French oak provide a full, round mouth-feel and a long, inviting after-taste.
On Saturday, February 8, 1997, we will release a large number of odd-lot rare wines from many famous wineries and chateaux. All of these wines have been kept in temperature-controlled cellars. Many wines are offered at very-low close-out prices, so you'll want to arrive early for the best selection. Store hours are 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. You won't want to miss this great opportunity.
We are pleased to offer an extensive selection of wine from Duckhorn Vineyards, one of the top producers of Bordeaux varietals in California.
The Duckhorns have been producing wine since 1978 and their wines are always in great demand. They initially were known as the top Merlot producer in California, but in 1996 they were chosen by the Wine Spectator as one of the top 20 Cabernet Sauvignon producers as well!
We have one of the most complete selections of Duckhorn wines anywhere in the United States. If you have yet to treat yourself to these wines of strength, elegance and class, now is the time to acquire some of the most delicious, drinkable and ageable wines you will ever find!
1995 Sauvignon Blanc $13.99
1991 Howell Mountain Red $29.99
1992 Howell Mountain Red $27.50
1993 Cabernet Sauvignon $27.00
1994 Napa Valley Merlot $27.00
Our very successful 'Under One Roof Club' offers you the opportunity to acquire some of the very limited wines produced 'Under One Roof' at the Au Bon Climat/Qupe winery in Santa Maria, California. You can now enjoy wines from these highly acclaimed producers on a bi-monthly basis. Many of the wines are so rare that they are never released commercially. The producers include:
- Jim Clendenen of Au Bon Climat, Il Podere Dell'Olivos, Vita-Nova and
Ici/La-Bas, producing Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and various Italian varietals
- Bob Lindquist of Qupe and Vita-Nova, producing Rhone varietals, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay
- Frank Ostini and Grey Hartley of Hitching Post, producing Pinot Noir and Zinfandel
- Jim Adelman of Makor, producing Pinot Blanc and Zinfandel;
- Gary Burk of Costa De Oro, producing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
At the beginning of every other month, we will ship 2 bottles of wine selected from the Under One Roof wineries. Each shipment will include an information sheet on the wines along with an order form to purchase additional bottles. Membership is for 12 months (it will be renewed automatically unless you notify us to cancel).
Wine will be shipped approximately the first five days of the month (March, May, etc.) Order will be charged directly to your credit card (which we will keep on file).
Cost is $40-60 per shipment (includes shipping and handling)
(2nd-day air freight may be slightly higher)
To join, call the store at 818-341-1234 (outside California 800-4-FINE-WINE) or stop by for more information.
Save these dates for upcoming
Wine Association Events
- March 18, 1997 - "Bordeaux on Tour" with five Chateau owners, including Anthony Barton of Leoville-Barton and Jean-Paul Valette of Pavie, introducing the 1994 Vintage at the Warner Center Marriott!
- May 1, 1997 - Duke's 30th Anniversary Celebration, featuring the "Duke's 30th Anniversary" Wines at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills!
- Yujean Kang's, a well-known gourmet Chinese restaurant in Pasadena, has opened a second establishment on Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood. The beautifully appointed restaurant serves extremely creative and absolutely delicious cuisine prepared by talented Chef Yujean Kang. The regular menu is quite varied and appealing and includes dim sum appetizers for every meal. We're particularly excited by the new Chef's Tasting Menu, which features a six-course meal designed to be shared by parties of four or more. The menu is offered with selected wines to accompany each course at the reasonable price of $39.00 per person; or without wine at $24.00 per person. Call the charming co-owner Yvonne Kang, or the affable manager, Lawrence Chyall, for more detailed information and reservations. Yujean Kang's, 8826 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (310) 288-0806.
- You can still pick up a copy of the delightful new book Wine & Dine, California Fine Wines Matched with Gourmet Recipes by our own Ron Breitstein along with his partner Hendrik Van Leuven. Wine & Dine is only $15.95. For more details please call us at (818) 341-1234.
Congratulations to Andrew and Kristy Murray for having their outstanding 1994 Syrah selected as the Los Angeles Times Wine of the Week (January 16, 1997)! S. Irene Virbila, the Times' restaurant reviewer and wine-of-the-week editor, describes it as follows:
"From a small Los Olivos winery dedicated entirely to Rhone varietals comes this sterling handcrafted Syrah. A concentrated, lush wine the color of black cherry juice, it has an intense perfume of ripe red berries, vanilla and dried herbs. This is a Syrah meant for the table: to accompany grilled chops, wild birds and robust stews. Just the wine for the season."
We are pleased to have the Andrew Murray Syrah in
stock for only $25.00 per bottle. It is definitely worth a try!
All prices in this VINE-LINE good through March 31, 1997, or while supplies last. Prices subject to change. We reserve the right to amend any typographical error.
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