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FINE WINE DELIVERED TO YOU MONTHLY

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From: Taste9
Date: Fri, 30 Dec 1994 04:36
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   Seven ways to discover rare artisan wine the way you enjoy them most...
in your home.

   Don't you love discovering great, rare wines? Tasteful Wine Group is a
unique opportunity to taste hand-crafted wines that 
are virtually unavailable elsewhere. What makes this group unique is that
we taste each wine in a double blind taste test and 
only the winners are selected, out of 1000 wines only 20 will be selected.
That means you will be receiving truly fine wines for 
your table.  
    Joining the group has never been simpler. First select the clubs that
you want shipped to your doorstep each month ready 
for opening and enjoying in your own home. With our entertaining and
enjoyable tasting notes it has never been easier to 
enjoy fine wines in your own home. The second step is selecting weather
you want 2 or 4 bottles of wine (all bottles are 750 
ml) and the types of wine you want (all reds, whites or mixed ). The third
step is selecting your method of payment for each 
month ( Visa, Master Card, or American Express, Check or, Money Order),
your name, address, and telephone number. 
Then you can post the information via E-mail to Taste9 @ aol.com or
telephone us at 1.800.340.WINE or if you prefer you 
may send the information to : Tasteful Wine Group , 1370 Trancas St ste
356 , Napa Ca 94558. Take advantage of 
discounts for joining multiple clubs; if you join 2 clubs you receive 10%
off  and if you join 3 or more clubs we will give you 
15% off
   Below  are the types of clubs that Tasteful currently offers and
selections from past months. some of these wines may not 
be available as availability is allocated or the wine may already be sold
out.  

EXPLORERS' CLUB,  prices 2 bottles always $19.95 or four bottles always
$38.00. 
If you are interested in faraway places and exotic tastes then the
explorer club is for you. The offerings in this club bring 
exotic tastes and faraway places right into the comfort of your own home
this collection of brilliant international winners has 
included: 
 Chateau Ducla 1992 
This fine Bordeaux by Yvon Mau named Cuvee' Extreme. A forward berry
Bordeaux produced with Merlot and Cabernet. This 
wine represents great taste at a great value.
les Violettes 1992 
This wine Produced by Henri Thomas Molliard from the Cotes du Rhone . a
Beautiful,  smooth and fruity Rhone red. 
 Pierre Chaintier 
This fine wine by Baron De Poce from brings the Lorie Valley to your home
with the pleasant smell of apples in the nose and 
a smooth pleasant finish. 
 Les violettes 1993 cote du Rhone 
Another wine produced by Molliard. is a lovely French white Meritage from
the temperate Rhone region.

GOLDEN HARVEST CLUB,  prices 2 bottles not to exceed $26.95 or 4 bottles
not to exceed $52.00.
This club offers exceptional California wines, That have received Acclaim
by writers and insider rags or have won gold or silver 
medals. These wines come only from California representing the best wines
that the state has to offer. This collection of 
wines has featured distinguished labels such as:
 St. Gregory 1992 Pinot Noir 
This wine was a gold medal winner with a forward taste full of cherries
and strawberries with a hint of spice in the finish, a 
truly enjoyable wine.
 Bellrose 1989 Merlot
A silver medal winner. This beautiful Sonoma Merlot was produced in the
French style with violets and has a long smooth 
finish.
 Clonniger 1991 Chardonnay 
This gold medal winner from Monterey county has a forward toasty nose
paired with rich and spicy fruit.
 Ivan Tamas 1993 Trebbiano 
This wine from livermore Valley possesses a finely balanced light taste
with hints of spice and pear like fruit. This wine was a 
national medal winner .

FRENCH SIGNATURE CLUB,  prices 2 bottles not to exceed $ 34.95 or 4
bottles not to exceed 67.95.
Enjoy the romance of Paris, the earthiness of Rhone and the subtly of
Burgundy. These wines are culled From the best 
French imports. You'll sample wines from all the great regions in France.
If you love French wines or have been curious about 
them here's your chance. Wines in the style of: 
 Chanier  1993 Vouvray
This wine has mild melon and pear aromas, slightly earthy aftertaste. A
light clean finish makes it very enjoyable 
 Jean Baytite 1993 Pouilly-Fume Sauvignon Blanc 
This wine is lean and delicate. It has a very complex aroma from a deeply
complex Sauvignon Blanc. 
 Signeurs du Perigord 1992 Cabernet sauvignon 
This wine has textbook herbal cherry and cedar notes with an earthy
aftertaste.
 Pavilion St. James 1990 Medoc Rouge 
Complex earthy/anise and cherry aromas. Deep and full bodied Cabernet
Sauvignon with earthy notes in the finish, combine 
to make this wine very enjoyable.

PRE RELEASE CLUB,  prices 2 bottles not to exceed $34.95 or 4 bottles not
to exceed $67.95. 
A unique opportunity to taste exiting new wines that haven't yet been
released to the public and rarely if ever are found in 
stores, yet already forecasted to be winners. Be among the first to
discover the world's great hand-crafted new wines, and be 
certain of encountering, interesting new wines made every month. Wines
we've previously made in this club:
 Ramsay Nebbiolo 1991 
Kent Rassmussen imported a favorite Italian Varietal and this is a winner
! Beautiful Tar and Anise in the nose with a long, 
smooth, finish. 
 Steltzner 1991 Claret 
Dick Stelzner's blend from estate-grown grapes, including a unique
pinotage grape from New Zealand. 
 Pride Mountain 1992  Chardonnay 
From the Napa Valley this is a big, toasty,buttery chard! 
 St. Gregory 1992 Chardonnay 
Produced by Greg Graziano of Hidden Cellars. This is a crisp appley lemon
chardonnay perfect with seafood.

PIONEERS AND PRODIGIES CLUB,  prices 2 bottles not to exceed $45.00 or 4
bottles not to exceed $88.00.
This club features fine wines as eccentric as their artisan creators
(including happy accidents that nobody has discovered 
before). Provocative, engaging, and curiously delightful. The tasting
notes for this unusual collection will make great reading 
as you enjoy great wines, the best wines! We have done what it takes to
bring these great wines to our members; some of 
the past wines are:
 Cottonwood Canyon 1991 Chardonnay 
A dead ringer for montrachet from Santa Barbara, made this wine very very
enjoyable.
 Leeward 1989 anniversary Chardonnay 
This very limited bottling celebrates 10 years of fabulous wines from
Leeward  This celebration Chardonnay is toasty, round, 
and butterscotch a perfect California chard.
 White Rock 1989 Cabernet from Napa Valley 
the winery has been in existence since 1870. This classic blend of French
varietals, was aged for two years in French oak, 
then blended to perfection.
 Barnwood 1991 Cabernet from Santa Barbara 
The name says it all; a big, bold, beautiful farmers wine.

FRENCH COLLECTORS' CLUB, prices for 2 bottles not to exceed $55.00-$150 or
4 bottles not to exceed $150-
$250. without your prior approval
The finest we discover; wines that will impress your senses. We choose
only the smallest and rarest producers. sometimes 
very old wines that are unavailable elsewhere. Very collectable, limited,
and rare. Here are the examples from our recent 
offerings.:
 Monthelie- Douhairtet 1992 Mersault "Les Charmes" Chardonnay 
Rich, earthy, spiced melon and butter aroma; creamy and rich in the
finish.
 Thierry Guerin 1993 saint Veran Chardonnay
A complex and layered wine with citrus notes in the finish; makes this
wine a true classic. 
 Domaine Jean Meo-Camuzet 1991 vosne-romanee "les Chaumes" Pinot Noir 
Wines of this Depth and character come along Infrequently. This wine is
amazingly deep and complex and is one that should 
only get better with age.
 Jean-Paul Valette 1986 St.-Emmilion Bordeaux 
The 1986 vintage was an excellent one in St. Emilion. Cellaring them will
pay dividends. This brawny Bordeaux with herbs, 
earth, cherry anise and tarragon has plenty of stuffing.

COLLECTORS' CLUB,  prices for 2 bottles not to exceed $55.00-$150 or 4
bottles not to exceed $150-$250 without 
your prior approval
the best of the best; wines that are truly astounding. we pull out all the
stops to secure these very small edition wines these 
selections are very rare or very old wines which even the best stores
can't get and are virtually "nowhere to be found." 
Genuinely collectible, authentically rare, and very, very limited. Here
are some examples from the past:
 Ritche Creek Vineyards 1989 Cabernet
produced by hand, berry to bottle; by Pete Minor Everything Pete does is
by hand, including building his own home, planting 
his vines, and of course making his wine.
 Justin Isosceles 1990 
A Bordeauxc blend that will age for 20 years. 56% Cabernet, 22% Merlot,
22% Cabernet Franc. Justin Baldwin has spent 15 
years developing his property and labels with many accolades; this wine is
one of the fruits of his tenacity.
 Diamond Creek 1992 Cabernet 
From three vineyards Volcanic Hill, Red Rock Terrace and Gravely Meadows.
This ultimate California Cabernet gets high 
marks throughout the industry and is very collectible.
 Dunn Howell 1990 Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 
An industry icon that has produced another fine Cab with  a big, rich,
oaky taste and intense black cherries in the nose. this 
should prove to be a real pleasure.

   For each club you select you will receive 2 different wines or if you
select a 4 bottle club mix you will receive 4 different 
wines. If you select a 4 bottle red/white club you will receive 2 each of
2 different wines. If at any time you wish you can 
change your master club selections to suit your needs. If at any time you
wish to cancel you may do so at any time without 
any further obligation. All club prices include shipping; all reorders
require additional shipping. If you should need to return a 
shipment it will be at our expense. California residents please note that
taxes will be added to your club selections 

 So what are you waiting for ?  Select your clubs, method of payment and
post us right away to begin receiving your monthly 
selections, a listing of next months selections, and of course many hours
of enjoyment in the comfort of your own home 
each month.
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