Ø  Divining Rod Cabernet Sauvignon & Chardonnay (California)

Ø  SkinnyGirl Wines: Red, White and Rose (California)

Ø  Ecco Domani Moscato (Italy)

Ø  Pepperwood Grove Little Green Boxes: Moscato, Sweet Red, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir (California)

Ø  Orin Swift “Palermo” Cabernet Sauvignon (California) – VERY LIMITED

Ø  Tamaya Reserve wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Chardonnay, Syrah and Viognier/Chardonnay

Malbec continues to impress, even at the bargain end of the spectrum.  The 2010 Parrot Mountain has a nice purple color and a bouquet that is initially a little dusky and dusty, with subtle earth notes and light black raspberry aromas.  On the palate it really turns on, seeming soft and lush yet with good tannin keeping it firm and full.  It is nicely complex, with ripe raspberry, black cherry, plum and blueberry flavors, and there is just a hint of pepper in the aftertaste.  Voices of Wine rating: 88 points.

Torrontes continues to grow in popularity, and as winemakers become more familiar with the variety, the results improve year after year.  This 2010 maintains a streak of fresh and fun whites perfect for everyday sipping.  The bouquet is fresh and lively, with a lovely mix of melon and tropical fruit aromas.  These characters persist on the palate as well, tempered nicely by a firm beam of acidity, and the finish is crisp and clean.  Voices of Wine rating: 87 points.

Check out these other varietals from Parrot Mountain: Bonarda, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Rose of Malbec, and Sauvignon Blanc

Jean Luc Colombo Cornas 2009 Vallon de l’Aigle

What happens when you combine a creative, adventurous spirit with an unbridled passion for wines of quality and character? For lovers of fine wines from France’s Rhône Valley, the answer is simple: Jean-Luc Colombo.

Hailed as “the winemaking wizard” of the Rhône, Colombo has achieved a high-profile international reputation for innovative wines, bursting with personality.

A native of Marseilles, Colombo developed a strong admiration for the wines of the Rhône Valley in the late 1970s. A devotee of the Syrah grape, he was convinced that the northern Rhône appellation of Cornas offered enormous potential for producing stellar quality Syrah. Following his conviction, he opened his own wine laboratory in Cornas and developed a thriving reputation as a wine consultant, breathing new life into the then-obscure wines of Cornas.

Shortly after, Colombo began purchasing his own vineyards first in Cornas then throughout the Rhône Valley and Languedoc – leading to the establishment in 1994 of Vins Jean-Luc Colombo. The wines of Vins Jean-Luc Colombo are all highly personalized, sourced from Colombo’s own vineyards and from carefully selected domains under his direct consultation.

With wines as vibrant and memorable as the man who makes them, Vins Jean-Luc Colombo has made a major impact on the evolution of modern French winemaking.

Here are The Wine Spectator’s notes on the 2009 Vallon de l’Aigle: “Tightly focused and very intense, with a fresh sanguine edge followed quickly by tangy white pepper and violet notes. The core of plum skin, cassis and linzer torte waits in reserve. The finish is sleek and very long, with a great buried iron note. Shows a kiss of modernity, but is firmly grounded in its terroir. Best from 2012 through 2022.”  Wine Spectator rating: 95 points.

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Wine: Apothic Red Blend 2008 California

Retail: $11.99

Rating: 90 points

The bouquet has a light edge of tar and graphite at first, and then it turns earthy, with herb and ripe black fruit aromas.  Medium full and soft on the palate, it gains a lot of ripe red fruit flavors and plenty of richness, but never seems overdone.  Really nice.

Wine: Montes Alpha Chardonnay 2008 Casablanca Valley, Chile

Retail: $21.99

Rating: 90 points

The bouquet is smooth and supple, a tad reticent at first, but with time a complex arrangement of leafy greens, citrus rind and melon aromas emerge, along with a very light spice note. Full and round, it has a wonderful, caressing mouthfeel, then pinpoint acidity arrives to firm up the grip and give rise to an array of fresh melon flavors.  A rich wine, but it stays decidedly dry.

Wine: Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir 2009 Willamette Valley, Whole Cluster Fermented

Retail: $17.99

Rating: 88+ points

Pale purple with a pinkish tinge, this wine has a light but lively bouquet with aromas of candied cherries, cranberry and light spice.  Medium bodied on the palate, it has a tasty balance between sweet red fruit flavors and firm acidity, making the palate buoyant and lively.  Moderate finish.  With food it gains depth and its character becomes even more defined.

Our commitment to growing the Kentucky wine movement is apparent in all we do at Liquor Barn. We proudly and prominently display our huge array of Kentucky wines in each of our six stores. We are happy to host Kentucky wine makers in stores where our trained, adult staff offers complimentary samples of their wines to our customers.

Liquor Barn’s commitment to living the good life, and to being a good and constant friend to our neighbors in the Kentucky wine industry is unwavering.

For more detailed information on the wineries themselves, please visit Kentucky Wine.

Members of Liquor Barn’s Vintage Wine Club receive twelve consecutive months of exceptional values on two great wines each and every month

- Special bottlings

- Unique varietals

- Fun and informative tasting notes about the wine, their makers, region and history

- Food pairing notes and recommendations

- Wine club t-shirt

- Monthly discount on cheese

The Ultimate Gift

• A perfect holiday present they’ll enjoy each month of the year
• Treat yourself. (Go ahead, you work hard, you deserve it!)
• Special occasions made memorable
• It’s the answer to what to get the hard-to-buy for!
• A gift you get to open again and again!
• Start your own at-home monthly wine tasting group!

Travel the World of Wine with Friends!

Liquor Barn’s Vintage Wine Club features wines selected by your friends at Liquor Barn, the palates and people you know and trust for excellent wines.  You will savor and learn about wines from favorite wine regions around the world during your twelve-month membership.

How to Join Liquor Barn’s Vintage Wine Club

1. Enroll in the Vintage Wine Club by completing the Membership Form on page X for yourself or recipient
2. Bring completed form to any Liquor Barn location
3. Provide proof of age (21 and above!) and payment of $240
4. Receive 12-month membership card
5. On or around the 20^th of each month, pick up monthly Vintage Wine Club at the Liquor Barn location (as selected on membership form).  Our delivery schedule for these special selections is not always definite, so you will be contacted by phone or email to let you know that your selection is ready for pickup.
6. Enjoy!

Liquor Barn’s Vintage Wine Club, est. 1994

Liquor Barn introduced it’s Vintage Wine Club in 1994 with an eye towards holiday gift giving.  Within a few months, we knew we had the makings of a really good wine club when many of our “givers” decided to enroll themselves in our wine club thanks to glowing comments and compliments they had heard from those they’d “gifted”.  A year later, we knew our Vintage Wine Club was going to be a permanent option for wine lovers at Liquor Barn when many of our “gifted” members chose to renew their memberships for themselves the following year.

Each month and every year since 1994, Liquor Barn’s Vintage Wine Club offers great quality, variety, value and insight with our monthly selections.  Members of Liquor Barn’s trained adult staff travel regularly to wine countries and regions in order to bring the best wines in the world to Kentucky, and our Vintage Wine Club members.

Robert Rosenstein, Liquor Barn’s founder and CEO said, “In my wine travel, I’ll come across an exceptional wine from a small winery that may only release a few cases- not enough to stock six of our party stores – but its quality and exclusivity makes it perfect for our Vintage Wine Club.  Or I’ll try an usual purveyor of fine wine, I find exceptional, but as a retailer, it doesn’t fit a niche in our local marketplace.  Once again, it is a perfect fit for our Vintage Wine Club.  Our members appreciate the adventure that accompanies the search for fine wines.  I have never been disappointed with my wine finds when I’ve ventured off the beaten path.”

As a member of the Liquor Barn’s Vintage Wine Club, we believe you will love the adventure and the fine wine finds as much as Rob does!