No Lipstick Required on this sWine

RESCUED FROM THE VINO WASTELANDS!

Dear Wine Friend,

I have a rule when I taste. Don't tell me a score or published rating! If you do, then I will automatically disqualify the wine from my purchasing consideration. The reasons are fairly obvious, but foremost, I want to consider my impressions of a wine's merits.

Sometimes the critics are off the mark, and by a few "deduction" points, a very good wine can end up in a "no man's" land, where sales are meager, and even the toughest wine salesman die like dogs! You tell me? What is the real difference between a wine scoring 90 points, or 88 points? You are correct if you said "sales". But, what is the real difference in enjoyment value? Honestly, even for the most proficient palates the answer is NONE!!

That said, these are exactly the kind of wines I like to find for you when the price is right!! In this case, the price for the 2005 Sasso Insoglio was already an excellent value. A SUPERTUSCAN priced at $30!!!.....By the very same producers who make the legendary Ornellaia, Masseto, Solaia, Guado al Tasso, Tignanello, et al. COME ON...... We discussed this earlier in the summer with Piero Antinori's new Napa Valley Antica!

So here are the reviews (below) without the numbers. And I have rescued the remaining pallet (56 cases) from the "junk yard" for you to enjoy!! Poured last week at the tasting bar, it sold out immediately. Yes, I will pour it again this Saturday.....ORDER NOW TO RESERVE!

OH, I almost forgot, my price for the 2005 Campo di Sasso Insoglio del Cinghiale-Tuscano?

$19.95 A BOTTLE! NO LIMITS!

"Campo di Sasso is the new project being headed by Lodovico and Piero Antinori, with the consulting services of Michel Rolland. The 2005 Insoglio del Cinghiale, a blend of 30% Syrah, 25% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot saw 20 days of fermentation in stainless steel followed by 6 months of barrique aging. It offers attractive aromatics along with gorgeous layers of ripe dark fruit, tar, spices and earthiness. Best enjoyed over the next few years, it is a promising debut from this new property. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2010." - Robert Parker's, Wine Advocate.

"An intense young red, with violet, black fruit and light toasty oak character on a medium body, with fine tannins and a medium, espresso-tinged finish. Drink now." -Wine Spectator

No lipstick required on this sWine!

RESCUED FROM THE VINO WASTELANDS!

2005 SASSO INSOGLIO - SUPERTUSCAN!

INTELLIGENT WINE SAVINGS!!

Our Price: $19.95
NO LIMITS!

List Price: $29.95

if you simply must know the scores!!? just click on the link underneath the bottle >

www.thewineconsultant.com/wine/1665 .

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The Wine Consultant

Eric Stumpf

Renee Kroeger

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Citrus Heights, CA 95610

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