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 XXVIII Number 5
Oct/Nov/Dec 1998

Rare Wines • Fine Spirits • Personalized Service
David, Judy and Ron Breitstein

The Duke of Bourbon is a family-operated retail wine and spirits enterprise established in 1967 in the West San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles, California. Specializing in personalized service, we offer a carefully selected collection 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.

For additional information about our selection, availability, shipping, etc., please feel free to call us at (818) 341-1234 or outside CA at (800) 4-FINE-WINE.

Orders and shipping instructions can be Emailed to duke@dukeofbourbon.com and we will call or fax to confirm. Please be sure to include your telephone and fax numbers.

Louis P. Martini Remembered

Arns 1995 Cabernet Sauvignon

Vine-Line Recommendations

New, Noteworthy & Rare

Big Bottle Bonanza

Super Star Mixed Case

New Duke's Dozen

Private Cellars, Unburied
Treasures & Rare Treats

Trip to Tuscany

Wine Association

Glorious Schramsberg
Champagne Dinner

Join the Duke's "Under One Roof Club"

Just Arrived

Introducing Jarvis

Louis P. Martini Remembered
Our good friend Louis P. Martini of Louis M. Martini Winery passed away on September 21, 1998, after a brief battle with cancer.

Louis was a true giant and pioneer of our great California wine industry. His contributions to the world of wine were numerous. He was a founder of the Wine Institute, California's wine trade association and was also a charter member of the American Society of Enology and Viticulture. Did you know that he was the first American vintner to use the varietal name "Merlot" on a wine label? Yes, Louis, you certainly started something! And no one anywhere made better Moscato Amabile (one of the Duke's favorite wines).

Louis was the first person to dub David "The Duke." He and his family worked closely with our store and created many special wines for us over the years. The most recent one, made by his son, Michael, is the outstanding 1994 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Duke's 30th Anniversary Cuvée.

We will never forget our friend Louis. His daughter, Carolyn, told us that he died with the same gentle grace with which he lived and told his family not to worry about him. We won't worry, Louis, but we will always remember you. Thanks for all you have given us.

Arns 1995 Cabernet Sauvignon
A New Rare California Gem

It's new...it's rare...it's a real gem! The Arns 1995 Cabernet Sauvignon is definitely one of the top wines released this year from the highly touted 1995 vintage.

This beauty exhibits powerful and luscious fruit with an outstanding tannin structure and a long, distinguished finish. It is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and was aged for 19 months in 50% new French Oak.

Co-owners John Arns, a U.C.-Berkley and Davis graduate whose focus has always been grape growing and fine wine production, and Sandi Belcher, the winemaker at Long Vineyards for the past 20 years, established Arns winery in the heart of the Napa Valley just east of the city of St. Helena. It is situated on a 160-acre parcel 800 feet above the Valley floor and below the Howell Mountain appellation. This parcel has a history of grape growing going back into the 1800s, with fruit from some of the blocks being sold in the past to notables such as Dunn Vineyards.

John and Sandi have attempted to preserve an authenticity of style that reflects the vineyard location and their own personalities. Their wines have received rave reviews, consistently sold out quickly and become true trophy wines.

Don't miss your chance to get this gem. It's a must for your cellar! Try some now...lay some down for future rewards!
Arns 1995 Cabernet Sauvignon
$40.00 - 6-packs $235.00

Vine-Line Recommendations

AU BON CLIMAT Pinot Noir, "La Bauge" 1996 - $24.99 Jim's most drinkable and accessible Pinot! Pinot Noir, "Piccho & Rincon" 1996 - $39.99 The newest Pinot from Clendenen. A big winner! Pinot Noir "Isabelle" 1996 - $59.99 California's classic Pinot Noir...may be none better! Ici/La-Bas 1996 Pinot Noir, Les Révélés - $25.00 Sensational Oregon Pinot Noir produced at Au Bon Climat. Chardonnay, "Sanford & Benedict" 1996 - $35.00 Rich, bold and buttery from the famed Central Coast Vineyard. Chardonnay, "Nuits Blanches" 1996 - $39.99 Outstanding, world-class, delicious! Chardonnay, "Talley Reserve" 1996 - $24.99 >From the "Talley" Vineyard in Arroyo Grande, CA. Full & rich.
DUCKHORN VINEYARDS Merlot, Napa Valley 1996 - $32.00 The latest release. Not to be missed! Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 1997 - $16.50 Crisp, clean and delicious. Always one of the best! Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 1995 - $35.00 Once again, a beauty with great fruit and a smooth finish! Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 1994 - $45.00 A small amount of this "classic" gem still remains. Merlot, Napa Valley 1995 - $35.00 Another year of bottle age makes this an excellent drinker. Merlot, Howell Mountain 1994 - $39.99 Big, rich, bold, elegant fruit makes this wine shine!
STAG'S LEAP WINE CELLARS Cabernet Sauvignon, SLV 1995 - $69.99 >From the highly regarded Stag's Leap Vineyard. Cabernet Sauvignon, FAY 1995 - $69.99 The vineyard adjacent to SLV. Great intensity. Cask 23 1995 - $119.99 Only produced in top vintages...and this is one of them! Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 1996 - $28.00 One of the best values on the market today. Excellent fruit! Merlot, Napa Valley 1996 - $26.00 One of the most drinkable and delicious Merlots around. Cabernet Sauvignon, SLV 1994 - $69.99 Last chance for this spectacular wine! Cabernet Sauvignon, FAY 1994 - $69.99 Another last chance at another great wine! Cask 23 1994 - $125.00 A wine for the ages? We think so. If you haven't put any away in your cellar yet, you may want to before it's all gone.
TREFETHEN VINEYARDS Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley Estate 1995 - $23.99 List $27.00. A truly delicious Cabernet that will age for many years. Chardonnay, Napa Valley 1996 "30th Anniversary Cuvée" - $37.50 The finest Chardonnay ever produced by Trefethen! Loads of fruit, wonderful balance and an incredible finish! Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley Reserve 1994 - $58.50 List $65.00. A fabulous wine equal to the very best 1994 California Cabernets! Great for drinking and great for the collector!
QUPÉ WINERY Syrah, Bien Nacido Hillside Estate 1996 - $35.00 We've tasted lots of wine from California over the years and we think that this is one of the best of any varietal...period!!!
SCHRAMSBERG VINEYARDS J. Schram 1990, Late-Disgorged Limited Millennium Release - MAGNUMS Schramsberg Vineyards is pleased to present a limited edition, late-disgorged offering of their 1990 J. Schram to celebrate the coming Millennium. These 2000 numbered magnums will start the next thousand years off with a bang. Each stunning bottle has been individually hand-etched, painted and numbered. We are taking "Pre-Arrival" Reservations at $200.00 each. Call the store for details.
JARVIS Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 1994 - $58.00 Premium Napa Valley Cabernet. A must-try!!! Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Vly, Reserve 1993 - $75.00 One of the best 1993s we've tried. Don't miss out! Merlot, Napa Valley 1996 (750ml) - $46.00 Magnums - $95.00 Velvety, rich, absolutely delicious and seamless...easy to drink. Lake William 1996 (750ml) - $48.00 Magnums - $100.00 25% Cabernet Franc, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot. Dark, rich, tannic yet satiny and delicious! Cabernet Franc, Napa Valley 1996 (750ml) - $44.00 Magnums - $95.00 Powerful nose, smooth entry, rich and gorgeous.
DIAMOND CREEK Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Lake Vineyard 1996 - $299.50 Only produced in stellar vintages. Each bottle has a silk-screen label and comes in an individual branded wooden box with a clear acrylic top. A great collector's wine! Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Red Rock Terrace Vineyard, MicroClimate 1996 - $150.00 A rare treat! A wine from just one "MicroClimate" section of the Red Rock Terrace Vineyard. Packaged similarly to the "Lake."
LONG VINEYARDS Chardonnay, Napa Valley 1996 List $33.00 - Sale $28.50 One of California's best year-in and year-out! Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 1996 "FUTURES" Release Price $46.00 - "Futures" Price - $36.00/btl "Futures" 6-Pack Price $199.98) 6pk - $33.33/btl) One of the best values on the market for a stunning wine!
CHAPARRAL Chardonnay, Reserve Cuvée 1996 - $11.99 Produced for us at Au Bon Climat. One of the best values in Chardonnay on the market today. Perfect for parties or just everyday drinking. Pinot Noir, Bien Nacido Reserve 1996 - $14.99 Also produced at Au Bon Climat. This equals the best Pinot Noirs you will find anywhere for the price! If you haven't yet tried it, now is the time!

New, Noteworthy & Rare


Araujo Grappa, Eisele Vineyard (375ml)                       $29.99
Made from the same grapes that produce their highly sought-after
Cabernet Sauvignon.

Caymus 1995 Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate                        67.50
One of America's favorite wines - truly stunning!

Chateau Montelena 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon - List $85.00       79.99
It's almost gone.

Chateau Montelena 1996 Calistoga Cuvée                        25.00
A delicious wine and a great value.

Dalla Valle 1996 Pietra Rosse                                 25.00
The superb 100% Sangiovese from Napa Valley.  Dynamite!

Dunn 1995 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley                     45.00
We have a very limited amount of Randy Dunn's latest release.

Hartwell 1996 Chardonnay                                      45.00
The first release of a wonderful Stag's Leap District wine.  Limited!

Hartwell 1995 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sunshine Vyd.               79.99
Outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon from Bob Hartwell.  Don't miss it!

Jordan 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon                                32.00
Perhaps the best Jordan C.S. ever!  Great balance and taste!

La Sirena 1996 Sangiovese                                     25.00
>From Heidi Peterson-Barrett, the winemaker of Screaming Eagle and Grace!

Opus One 1995                                                  Call
The latest of one of California's greatest has arrived!  Limited!

Pride 1996 Cabernet Franc                                     28.50
A limited amount of this perennial gem is available.

Pride 1996 Merlot                                             24.00
For those who enjoy rich, big and bold Merlot...this wine's for you!!!

Quintessa 1995                                                79.99
The second release of this beautiful proprietary blend from Franciscan.

Robert Craig 1995 Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mtn.             36.00
Another gem from this master craftsman.

Sassicaia 1995                                                97.50
The famous Super-Tuscan that is very hard to find.  We have a small amount!!

Selene 1996 Merlot, Napa Valley                               29.99
>From Mia Klein, the winemaker at Araujo.

Shafer 1996 Merlot                                            32.00
One of the most impressive Merlots from Napa Valley.

Spottswoode 1995 Cabernet Sauvignon                           59.50
Once again, the Novaks have a killer Cabernet Sauvignon! - LIMITED!

Whitcraft 1996 Chardonnay, Bien Nacido Vineyard               22.50
Chardonnay doesn't get much better than this!

Big Bottle Bonanza

1995 Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir, "Isabelle" - MAGNUM          $ 200.00
1996 Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir, "Isabelle" - MAGNUM            150.00
1995 Cain Five "Backwards" - IMPERIAL                         750.00
1995 Cain Five "Backwards" - DOUBLE MAGNUM                    399.99
1978 Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon - MAGNUM                    89.99
1989 Chateau Climens, Sauternes - DOUBLE MAGNUM               350.00
1970 Chateau Mouton-Rothschild -JEROBOAM                     1650.00
1987 Chateau Raymond-Lafon, Sauternes - IMPERIAL              999.99
1994 Diamond Creek Cab. Sauv., Vol. Hill "Duke's 30th" - MAG  189.99
1995 Diamond Creek Cab. Sauv., Volcanic Hill -JEROBOAM        499.00
1995 Diamond Creek Cab. Sauv., Volcanic Hill - MAGNUM         199.99
1996 Diamond Creek Cab. Sauv., Volcanic Hill - MAGNUM         199.99
1994 Duckhorn Merlot, "Duke's 30th" - MAGNUM                   99.50
1993 Ferrari-Carano Cabernet Sauvignon -JEROBOAM              299.00
1995 Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay -JEROBOAM                      225.00
1994 Fife Charbono - MAGNUM                                    39.99
1994 Fife Zinfandel - MAGNUM                                   39.99
1991 Grace Family Vineyard Cab. Sauv. - DBL. MAGNUM          2500.00
1995 Grace Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon - MAGNUM        999.99
1995 Ici/La-Bas Pinot Noir, "Duke's 30th" - MAGNUM             75.00
1995 lci/La-Bas Pinot Noir, "Les Révélés" - MAGNUM             60.00
1992 Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon - MAGNUM                        79.99
1991 Joseph Phelps Cab. Sauvignon, "Backus" - MAGNUM          165.00
1992 Joseph Phelps Cab. Sauvignon, "Backus" - MAGNUM          150.00
1995 Joseph Phelps Insignia - MAGNUM                          159.00
1991 Opus One - IMPERIAL                                     1500.00
1996 Qupé Syrah, Bien Nacido Reserve - MAGNUM                  55.00
1993 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley - MAGNUM      150.00
1994 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, SLV - MAG.  125.00
1995 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, SLV - MAG.  139.99
1995 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, FAY - MAG.  139.99
1995 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23 - MAGNUM                250.00

Super Star Mixed Case
Our latest Super Star Mixed Case includes one bottle each of many sought-after wines. Since it is extremely limited, it will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis:

JOSEPH PHELPS 1995 INSIGNIA
ARAUJO 1994 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
CAYMUS 1995 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
DUCKHORN 1994 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
DALLA VALLE 1994 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
STAG'S LEAP WINE CELLARS 1995 CASK 23
GROTH 1994 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, RESERVE
AU BON CLIMAT 1995 PINOT NOIR, "ISABELLE"
GRACE FAMILY VINEYARD 1994 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
HARTWELL 1995 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, SUNSHINE VINEYARD
SILVER OAK 1993 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, ALEXANDER VALLEY
STAG'S LEAP WINE CELLARS 1995 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, SLV

$1399.00

The New "Duke's Dozen"
Great Drinkers with Savings of 20% or More!

Buena Vista 1997 Sauvignon Blanc       List $ 8.50         $ 6.99
Hawk Crest 1997 Chardonnay             List $10.00           7.99
Kiona 1997 White Riesling              List $10.00           7.99
Delas Freres 1996 Cotes du Rhone       List $10.00           7.99
Christian Moueix 1995 Merlot           List $11.00           7.99
Hunter Ashby 1995 Merlot               List $13.00           9.99
Hawk Crest 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon     List $12.50           9.99
Brolio 1996 Chianti Classico           List $14.99           9.99
Makor 1997 Pinot Blanc                 List $12.50           9.99
Francis Coppola 1996 Rosso             List $13.00           9.99
Francis Coppola 1997 Bianco            List $13.00           9.99
Louis M. Martini 1994 Cab. Sauv.,
                 Res. "Duke's 30th"    List $18.00          13.99

Buy One of Each - Only $112.00

Private Cellars, Unburied
Treasures & Rare Treats
We have acquired a new private cellar which we are pleased to offer along with some unburied treasures from our own cellar. As always, the wines have been stored in a temperature-controlled environment and are in excellent condition. Scores in parentheses indicate: RP= Robert Parker, Jr.; WS= Wine Spectator.
ACT QUICKLY, AS QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED!
BORDEAUX

1975 Chateau Cos Labory                                     35.00

1979 Chateau du Tertre (Margaux)                            49.50

1961 Chateau Haut-Brion                                    75O.00

1982 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild             (RP 100)        550.00
1990 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild             (WS 97)         200.00

1982 Chateau Margaux                       (WS 95)         399.00
1986 Chateau Margaux                       (WS 98)         299.99
1990 Chateau Margaux                       (WS 96)         399.99

1975 Chateau Mouton-Rothschild                             125.00
1982 Chateau Mouton-Rothschild                             599.00

1961 Chateau Pétrus                                       2950.00

CHARDONNAY

1991 Au Bon Climat, Sanford & Benedict                      45.00
1991 Au Bon Climat, Talley Reserve                          35.00

1990 Silverado, Limited Reserve                             39.50

1989 Stony Hill                                             29.99
1990 Stony Hill                                             29.99
1991 Stony Hill                                             29.99
1992 Stony Hill                                             29.99
1993 Stony Hill                                             29.99

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

1987 B.R. Cohn, Olive Hill Vineyard        (WS 92)          39.99

1974 BV, Georges de Latour, Private Reserve                150.00
1979 BV, Georges de Latour, Private Reserve                 65.00
1982 BV, Georges de Latour, Private Reserve(WS 93)          65.00
1986 BV, Georges de Latour, Private Reserve                 55.00

1978 Buena Vista, Special Selection                         59.99

1980 Caymus, Special Selection             (WS 92)         125.00
1981 Caymus, Special Selection             (WS 93)         125.00
1983 Caymus, Special Selection             (WS 90)         115.00
1984 Caymus, Special Selection             (WS 98)         200.00
1987 Caymus, Special Selection                             149.00

1974 Chappellet                                             69.99

1974 Clos du Val                                            99.99
1975 Clos du Val                                            79.99
1976 Clos du Val - MAGNUM                                  125.00
1987 Clos du Val, Reserve                  (WS 93)          79.99

1986 Conn Creek, Private Reserve           (WS 91)          45.00
1987 Conn Creek, Triomphe                                   29.99

1989 Diamond Creek, Gravelly Meadow                         65.00
1984 Diamond Creek, Lake                   (WS 92)         225.00
1987 Diamond Creek, Lake                   (WS 91)         250.00
1988 Diamond Creek, Red Rock Terrace                        65.00
1989 Diamond Creek, Red Rock Terrace                        65.00
1988 Diamond Creek, Volcanic Hill                           65.00
1989 Diamond Creek, Volcanic Hill                           65.00

1980 Duckhorn                              (WS 91)          65.00
1981 Duckhorn                                               60.00
1982 Duckhorn                              (WS 90)          65.00

1985 Dunn, Howell Mountain                                 110.00
1986 Dunn, Howell Mountain                 (WS 96)         110.00
1988 Dunn, Howell Mountain                                  79.99
1989 Dunn, Howell Mountain                                  85.00
1988 Dunn, Napa Valley                     (WS 90)          59.99
1989 Dunn, Napa Valley                     (WS 90)          59.99

1980 Fisher                                                 20.00

1988 Forman                                                 35.00
1989 Forman                                                 35.00

1985 Groth, Reserve                        (RP 100)        299.99

1982 Hanzell                                                20.00

1977 Heitz, Bella Oaks                     (WS 91)          69.00
1986 Heitz, Bella Oaks - MAGNUM                            135.00
1987 Heitz, Bella Oaks                                      65.00
1974 Heitz, Martha's Vineyard              (WS 99)         35O.00
1975 Heitz, Martha's Vineyard              (RP 98)         139.99
1977 Heitz, Martha's Vineyard              (WS 90)         125.00
1978 Heitz, Martha's Vineyard              (WS 92)         125.00
1983 Heitz, Martha's Vineyard                              150.00
1984 Heitz, Martha's Vineyard              (WS 97)         110.00

1983 Hess Collection                                        39.00
1986 Hess Collection                       (WS 90)          39.99

1987 Inglenook, Cask Reserve                                32.5O
1985 Inglenook, Reunion                    (WS 91)          39.99

1977 Joseph Phelps, Backus                                  60.00
1984 Joseph Phelps, Backus                                  55.00
1986 Joseph Phelps, Backus                 (RP 91)          55.00
1987 Joseph Phelps, Eisele                                  55.00

1984 Long Vineyards                                         37.5O
1989 Long Vineyards                                         29.5O
1990 Long Vineyards                                         35.00

1974 Mayacamas                                             125.00
1975 Mayacamas                             (RP 90)          75.00
1977 Mayacamas                             (WS 92)          75.00
1978 Mayacamas                                              95.00

1984 Merryvale                             (WS 90)          35.00
1986 Merryvale                                              29.99

1984 Mount Eden                                             39.99

1982 Raymond - MAGNUMS                                     125.00

1988 Ridge, Santa Cruz Mountains                            25.00
1977 Ridge, York Creek                                      69.99
1988 Ridge, York Creek                                      25.00
1989 Ridge, York Creek                                      25.00

1984 Robert Mondavi, Reserve               (WS 90)          79.99
1988 Robert Mondavi, Reserve               (WS 91)          59.99

1979 Silver Oak, Napa Valley                               110.00

1987 Spottswoode                           (WS 96)          95.00
1989 Spottswoode                                            79.99

1986 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23      (RP 92)         175.00

1986 Whitehall Lane                                         25.00
1984 Whitehall Lane, Reserve                                29.99
1985 Whitehall Lane, Reserve                                29.99
1986 Whitehall Lane, Reserve                                29.99

Trip to Tuscany
A Few Spaces Available for Trip to Tuscany
May 28-June 6, 1999
We still have a few spaces available for our Trip to Tuscany scheduled for May 28-June 6, 1999.

The tour will feature stays in the beautiful cities of Florence, Siena and Rada, as well as tours, tastings and meals with a variety of outstanding Chianti producers, plus participation at two first-rate cooking schools.

The group will be led by David and Judy Breitstein and will consist of 18-20 people. If you are interested in joining the "Duke" and "Dukess" on this exciting adventure, please call the store (818-341-1234) and ask David for further details.

The Wine Association of
the Duke of Bourbon
Join us for "No Tricks...Just Treats" on Wednesday, October 28, 1998, at the Warner Center Marriott. This Halloween week seminar will feature an outstanding array of wines from DIAMOND CREEK VINEYARDS, IRON HORSE VINEYARDS and JARVIS WINERY.

On hand to enlighten and entertain us will be Al & Boots Brounstein, Proprietors of Diamond Creek; Forrest Tancer, Partner/Winemaker of Iron Horse; and Denise Hammerberg, National Sales and Marketing Manager of Jarvis.

For information or reservations, please call the Duke of Bourbon at 818-341-1234.

SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, December 2, 1998, for our SUPER SEMINAR XXVII featuring Dan Duckhorn of Duckhorn Vineyards, Jim Clendenen of Au Bon Climat and Jamie Davies of Schramsberg, along with a special world premier of a new Central Coast winery.

Glorious Schramsberg Champagne
Dinner At Valentino
Jamie Davies of Schramsberg Vineyards continues in the tradition of special dinners established with her late husband Jack Davies and the James Beard Foundation.

Join Jamie for an elegant Schramsberg Champagne Dinner
at the award-winning Valentino Restaurant
featuring a multi-course gourmet menu created and prepared
by Proprietor Piero Selvaggio and Chef Angelo Auriana

Valentino - 3115 West Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA
November 2, 1998 - 7:30 P.M.
$125.00 per person - For reservations call 310-829-4813

Proceeds to benefit the Schramsberg Scholarship Fund at the
Culinary Institute of America and the James Beard Foundation

Please mention the Duke of Bourbon if you would
like to be seated with other "Dukesters"

Join the Duke's
"Under One Roof Club"

The exclusive bi-monthly Wine Club featuring wines produced
at the Au Bon Climat/Qupé Winery in Santa Maria, CA.

What the Under One Roof Club is About Some of California's best and most exciting wines are produced "Under One Roof" at the Au Bon Climat/Qupé 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 the 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.

Top Wineries & Winemakers Au Bon Climat, Vita-Nova, Borgo Buon Natale & Bricco Buon Natale, Ici/La-Bas & Atavistic Thrill producing Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and various Bordeaux & Italian varietals by Jim Clendenen

Qupé producing Rhone varietals & Chardonnay by Bob Lindquist

Hitching Post producing Pinot Noir, Zinfandel & Syrah by Frank Ostini & Grey Hartley

Makor producing Pinot Blanc & Zinfandel by Jim Adelman

Costa de Oro producing Chardonnay & Pinot Noir by Gary Burk

Cold Heaven producing Viognier & Pinot Noir by Morgan Toral

How the Under One Roof Club Works Approximately every other month, we will notify you or ship you 2 bottles of wine selected from the "UNDER ONE ROOF" wineries.

Each order or shipment will include an information sheet on the wines along with an order form to purchase additional bottles at very special pricing, if you desire.

Membership Information

Membership is for 6 months (it will be renewed automatically unless you notify us to cancel).

Wine will be available approximately every other month.

Orders will be charged directly to your credit card (which we will keep on file).
Cost is only $25-40 each time!
(plus shipping & handling where applicable)
(2nd-day air freight may be slightly higher)
For local customers who would like to participate and pick up the wine at the Duke of Bourbon, please advise us.

Join the Under One Roof Club You can join the "Under One Roof Club" simply by calling the Duke of Bourbon at 818-341-1234 or outside California 1-800-4-FINE-WINE and speak to a member of our staff.

We look forward to your participation!

Just Arrived
Wine Spectator's Ultimate Guide to Buying Wine
List $27.95; Sale $22.50

Introducing JARVIS...

And Its Cave Fermented Cabernet Sauvignon

William Jarvis, left, and winemaker Dimitri Tchelistcheff

eople who appreciate and enjoy really fine wines will welcome Jarvis to the ranks of Napa Valley's finest wineries. The 100% estate grown and produced Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay reflect the many years owner William Jarvis has dedicated to the study of fine wine, as well as the decade he has devoted to the development and production of his own wines of premier quality and consummate style. His goals have now been superbly attained by winemaker Dimitri Tchelistcheff.

Located in the eastern hills of the Napa Valley at 1,000' elevation, the 1,400-acre estate enjoys a climate cooler than Carneros and rests on hillside volcanic soil. Thirty-seven acres of vineyards are planted. The magnetic North-South orientation of the rows optimizes the morning sun relative to the afternoon sun.

As an additional focus on vineyard quality, vines are widely spaced, with only 560 vines per acre, versus as many as 2,400 per acre elsewhere. Clones and trellising were selected to produce small-size berries with intense flavor and varietal character. Hand picked into 35-pound lugs, grapes go directly from the estate vineyards to the winery cavern excavated into the steep, rock-layered hillside.

This is no ordinary cavern. With 45,000 square feet of floor space, the Jarvis cavern contains the entire winemaking process. Sheltered in the subdued lighting, wines never see the light of day until the day they're shipped.

The impressive underground structure provides more than the customary advantages of cave construction. Within its galleries, an underground stream and waterfall provide the ideal humidity for aging fine wines in oak and also create an awesome setting for enjoyment of its exceptional wines.

The Jarvis Winery can only be described as a technical marvel of modern engineering. A grand reception hall, the Crystal Chamber, matches some of the dimensions of the Versailles Hall of Mirrors. This singular geotechnic achievement is made possible by recent technology utilizing parabolic structures to support the spacious chambers.

This is no ordinary cavern. With 45,000
square feet of floor space, the Jarvis cav-
ern contains the entire winemaking process.

The initial large chamber, the fermentation gallery, reaches a height of 18' and has a width of 26'. The row of fermenters includes upright tanks as well as rotary fermenters. This is not typical equipment. The tanks are short and squat to improve the cap ratio for optimum color and flavor extraction from the skins. Wider in diameter than the upright tanks, the rotary fermenters, used exclusively for the Cabernet Sauvignon and other red wine grapes, have a nearly ideal cap ratio.

The main gallery is circular to simplify access between all areas of the winery. Consequently, it is no more than a few hundred feet from the winemaker's laboratory to his furthest barrel. This enables him to watch over his wines with ease. To further facilitate this attention, barrels rest in single tiers.

After fermentation, wines are moved into upright oak cuves to minimize contact with the stainless steel and to begin their oak regimen. Each vintage of Jarvis wine is aged in 100% new French oak barrels. The Cabernet Sauvignon and the Cabernet Franc are neither filtered nor fined; the Chardonnay receives only minimal filtration.

Within the unique winery facilities, Jarvis winemaker Dimitri Tchelistcheff creates limited quantities of wines of great distinction. Extending the grand winemaking traditions of his late father, André, Dimitri is well established as a world-class winemaker.

"Our mission at Jarvis is to make wine for the most discriminating wine drinker," states William Jarvis. "Our estate grapes are an essential element of these distinctive wines of great character and elegance. We invite you to visit our cavern and enjoy them yourself."

*Chardonnay:* Clean tropical wines, complex, white Burgundy-style nose with a hint of toasted hazel-nuts and good fruit and wood accents. Rich, deep, luxuriant flavors. Long, lingering finish.	*Cabernet Sauvignon:* Rich, deep, full-bodied intensity and color. Concentrated black cherry flavors and aromas enhanced by oak. Soft, velvety mouthfeel and long, rich finish, full of fruit and flavor. Very drinkable upon release, will continue to develop beautifully with up to 15 years of additional cellaring.
*Merlot:* Characterized by its incredible fruit concentration and intense velvet richness. Blended with a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon, this merlot is extremely flavor intense, with an appealing range of plum, black cherry and spice flavors rounded out by a fine oak finish which pleasantly lingers on the palate.

All prices in this VINE-LINE good through December 31, 1998, or while supplies last. Prices subject to change. We reserve the right to amend any typographical error.

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Volume XXVIII Number 5Oct/Nov/Dec 1998

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Volume XXVIII Number 5
Oct/Nov/Dec 1998