Red Wines $20 - $30

ANTINORI TOSCANA IGT $23.99 4161 "ANTINORI TOSCANA IGT 750ml. This offers gorgeous aromas of blackberry, mineral and flowers follow through to a full body, with superfine tannins and a long, long finish. A complex and wonderfully structured red."	ARTESA CABERNET 03 ~~$21.99~~ $16.99 Sale Price 6056 Exhibits a complex mix of loamy earth, dried currant and cherry notes, with touches of anise and mineral, picking up a touch of game meat and ending with earthy tannins.	ARTESA ELEMENTS ~~$21.99~~ $16.99 Sale Price 3583 "This wine is brimming with lively black currant, raspberry and blueberries enveloped in a spicy bouquet of cinnamon, clove, vanilla, nutmeg and faint hints of smoked meat. The flavor is true to the aromas and the texture is silky and supple. This wonderful blend of fruit, spice and silk dances and lingers in your mouth. The acid balance and slight dryness of the tannin on the finish indicate this wine has the structure to age gracefully for several years. "
ARTESA MERLOT 03 ~~$21.99~~ $16.99 Sale Price 6055 Trim, complex and concentrated, with a tasty range of spice, currant, cedar and black cherry fruit that's well-focused and the tannins and structure to reward short-term cellaring. Excellent value.	ARTESA PINOT NOIR CANEROS $24.99 4196 Simple yet pleasant grape, cola and blueberry fruit is supple and elegant. Ideal as a picnic wine.	ASCHERI NEBBIOLO D'ALBA $22.99 6620 Fresh and fruity, with light plum and vanilla character. Light body. Fresh finish.
Allegrini La Grola 03 $24.99 880 "RATING: 90.ß A full-bodied, intense and elegant red wine. This wine is made from grapes from one of the most noble and prestigious vineyards in the Valpolicella Classico region."	BANFI ROSSO MONTALCINO $22.99 2722 "BANFI ROSSO MONTALCINO 750ml. Like most traditional Italian wines, this Rosso shines with food. It can stand up to moderately spicy flavors and medium-rich dishes, from roast lamb to pork chops or hard cheeses. For maximum enjoyment, serve it in an oversized glass. Outstanding: 90 points"	BARZAGOSO RESERVA ~~$23.99~~ $17.99 Club Price 6568 "This Reserva Rioja is filled with jammy raspberry, black cherry, and hints of vanilla. This is a full bodied wine with nice black spice and mint flavours and a long finish. The tannis are big and well structured making this wine very well balanced and silky. Open up thirty minutes before serving."
BETTS & SCHOLL GRENACHE $29.99 4971 Score: 91 Disarmingly open-textured, round and flavorful. A juicy mouthful of black cherry, blackberry, white pepper and faintly leafy flavors that linger enticingly on the impeccably balanced finish.	BUENA VISTA MERLOT ~~$20.99~~ $15.99 Sale Price 6802 Rich and complex, with depth, concentration and distinctive spice, currant, smoke, plum and berry flavors that are tightly wound and sharply focused. Finishes with a plush wall of tannins, so this is no softie.	BV NAPA MERLOT 750mL $20.99 5476 BV NAPA MERLOT "Pleasant for its supple texture, earthy cherry and mineral flavors and lingering toasted oak notes. Finishes with delicate tannins."
BV RUTHERFORD CABERNET 03 750mL $27.99 1150 BV RUTHERFORD CABERNET 03 "Smooth and spicy, offering supple currant, black cherry, plum and hints of lavender. Delightful to drink now, with its supple tannins and complex range of flavors."	Banfi Chianti Classico Reserva 02 $22.99 3687 "RATING: 87.ß After aging two years in Slavonian oak casks, this elegant, well-balanced wine has flavors of vanilla, cocoa and spice."	Bell Syrah Sierra Foothills 03 750mL $29.99 3615 "RATING: 85.ßDark ruby in colour with wonderfully intense, spicy, plum and damson fruit aromas evident on the nose."
Buena Vista Carneros Pinot Noir ~~$25.99~~ $18.99 Sale Price 6803 "In the winery, small lots are kept separate to ensure each clone is expressed fully. The result is a plush and graceful wine, with aromas of strawberries, red raspberries and hints of earth evident in the nose. This Pinot is well?balanced, with layers of strawberry jam highlighted vanilla and spice. Because of its complex fruit character and lower tannins, Pinot Noir is one of the most versatile food wines made. Try Carneros Estate Pinot Noir with fire roasted tomato soup, grilled salmon, quiche Lorraine, pork tenderloin or your favorite vegetarian dishes."	CAMBRIA PINOT NOIR 750mL $24.99 4496 CAMBRIA PINOT NOIR "Firm, with spicy cherry and wild berry flavors that turn dry and tannic. A style that will appeal to those who favor austerity in their Pinots. Drink now."	CARAVAN ESTATE SHIRAZ 750mL $28.99 6408 A distinctive Shiraz bearing the hallmarks of Northern Rhone Syrah including white pepper spice, orange rind and blackberry liquor with accessible structure. Its layers are a decadent blend of espresso notes with both ripe red fruits and rich jammy black fruits. Anise notes spice up the palate and linger with elements of earth into a long finish.
DA VINICI CHIANTI RISERVA $22.99 5412 "DA VINICI CHIANTI RISERVA 750ml As of 2003, Chianti Riserva must be aged for at least 2 years and 3 months and must be at least 12.5% alcohol. Prior to 2003, the previous aging mandatory was 3 years. The Da Vinci Chianti Riserva is 100% Sangiovese. It is ruby red in color with distinct cherry aromas balanced by slight smoky oak. 2004 91 Pts. Wine Spectator 2003 90 Pts. Wine News 2002 90 Pts. Wine News 2001 90 Pts. Wine Spectator "	DASHE ZINFANDEL $22.99 6125	DOMAINE ALFRED SYRAH $28.99 2313 A rosé with depth and character. Dried berry, plum and strawberry notes are refreshing and vibrant.
DOMAINE TERLATO SHIRAZ-VIOGNIER 2006 ~~$20.99~~ $15.99 Sale Price 5690 "Exotic litchi nut, apricot, black cherry, and cassis characteristics are found in this fleshy, soft, deliciously fruity, supple-textured Aussie red."	FERRAIOLO TOSCANA $25.99 1605 Subtle and complex on the nose, with floral, sandalwood and blueberry character. Full-bodied, with silky, refined tannins and a fresh finish. Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon.	FRANCISCAN MERLOT $21.99 3409 Great depth of flavor in a nicely balanced package. Rich, lively plum, anis e and black cherry flavors follow an enticing rhubarb-like aroma. Smooth on the palate, yet firm with tannins and acid. Finish is long and fruity.
Franciscan Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 750mL $26.99 4600 "Aromas of blackberry, plum, clove, coffee, and cassis with hints of toasty oak and sweet vanilla. Flavors of cassis, coffee and toasted oak add to this rich and mouth-filling cabernet."	G. BURGE FILSELL SHIRAZ $29.99 6294 Ripe and spicy, here's a generous and focused red from Australia, dripping with blackberry, black cherry, anise and leather flavors that keep pumping through the long finish.	GEOGRAFICO VIN SANTO $25.99 4344 "Sweet, candied fruit and mature wood on the nose with flavors of dried fruit and almonds."
GUNDLACH BUNDSCHU MERLOT 750mL $29.99 2302 GUNDLACH BUNDSCHU MERLOT "Aromas and flavors of spiced black cherry, dark plum, blueberry and a beautifully integrated layer of tea leaf. The juicy, dense palate is framed by broad, finely textured tannins. The elegant structure and bright acidity carry the flavors through a long, lingering finish. Delicious upon release, this Merlot will benefit from five years of cellaring and continue to age gracefully for 10 to 12 years."	JUSTIN SYRAH 750mL $24.99 1879 JUSTIN SYRAH "Firm, with mineral, spice, pepper, sage, dried berry and stewed plum fruit that's tight and closed."	KING ESTATE PINOT NOIR $24.99 4282 KING ESTATE PINOT NOIR 750ml
LAYER CAKE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 750mL ~~$26.99~~ $20.99 Club Price 6646 "A blend of cabernet fruit from a number of eastern Napa hillside vineyards, this is classically structured cab with a modern edge. Its perfume is redolent of blackberries, violets, pencil lead and tobacco. The blackberry fruit continues on the palate, mingling with sweet cherry, chocolate and coffee flavors."	MAISON CHAMPY PINOT NOIR $23.99 6465	MAISON CHAMPY CHOREY-LES-BEAUNE $24.99 6484 Fresh, light and lively, offering cherry and berry flavors that are balanced with the structure. A red to enjoy on the early side.
MARILYN MERLOT 750mL $27.99 878 MARILYN MERLOT Winemaker's Note: ""The 2005 vintage Marilyn Merlot is a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. We prefer the added flavors and structure that Cabernet gives to the predominately Merlot based wine. The addition of 30% new oak barrels for this vintage gives the appropriate aromas of toasted oak and a more complex mouth feel from the new oak tannins. The fruit flavors are soft and mature. Vineyards for this wine continue to be from our longtime growers ranging in location from Yountville to St. Helena in the middle of the Napa Valley."" - John McKay"	MASCARELLO BARBERA ~~$26.99~~ $19.99 Sale Price 208 MASCARELLO BARBERA 750ml	MOLLYDOOKER "MAITRE D" CAB SAUV $27.99 5819 Score: 90 Distinctively ripe and spicy. Not at all herbal and remarkably open-textured, with a bundle of juicy plum, currant and blackberry fruit shaded by hints of clove and allspice. The finish remains focused against fine-grained tannins.
Molly Dooker "The Scooter" Merlot $32.99 5895 "The Scooter is a charming wine with delicate sweet berry fruit, fine integrated tannins and a beautiful long finish. Named after Sparky?s scooter racing years, it?s the perfect wine to relax with! Awarded 91 points from Jay Miller at the Wine Advocate two years in a row and 87 points from Harvey Steiman at Wine Spectator!"	RODNEY STRONG CAB ALEXANDER VALLEY 03 750mL ~~$22.99~~ $16.99 Sale Price 4152 The Alexander Valley terroir is evident in this delicious cabernet. Bold fruit aromas and flavors of red plum and boysenberry and a rich and mouthfilling texture with soft tannins. Aged for 18 months in French and American oak.	RUFFINO IL DUCALE IGT $22.49 5056 RUFFINO IL DUCALE IGT 750ml Offers blackberry character, with plum undertones and floral hints. Medium-bodied, with pleasant, subtle fruit, fresh herb notes and light tannins. The finish is clean.
RUSSELL CREEK TRIBUTARY 03 ~~$22.99~~ $16.99 Sale Price 5970 Rich and distinctive. A supple red, with layers of cherry, currant, mint and cedar flavors, plus a cinnamon note that adds interest to the long, focused finish. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.	SAN SILVESTRO BAROLO 2002 ~~$34.99~~ $19.99 Sale Price 5172 SAN SILVESTRO BAROLO 2002 750ml A beautiful barolo. Has a nice dry lasting taste and finish.	SEPTIMA MALBEC GRAN RESERVA $26.99 6622 A broad-shouldered wine, with melted licorice, fig sauce, blueberry and boysenberry fruit flavors that pump through the rich, velvety-textured finish. For the hedonist crowd. Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Tannat.
San Falice Il Grigio Chianti Classico Reserva 01 $21.99 3349 "Fresh And Clean, With Plum And Dried Cherry Character, Medium Body And A Crisp Finish. Delicate. WS"	Summers Andriana's Cabernet Napa 03 750mL $23.99 1406 "RATING: 91.ß Summers? Andriana?s Cuvee is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes procured from three select vineyards in the northern Napa Valley, including Summers? own Villa Andriana Vineyard."	Summers Charbono Napa Valley 750mL $24.99 3704 Our Estate Reserve Charbono is filled with deep currant aromas followed by sweet bramble notes. The palate is embraced with supple black cherries finishing with lengthy opulent tannins.
TWO HANDS GNARLEY DUDES SHIRAZ $33.99 5496 "TWO HANDS GNARLEY DUDES SHIRAZ 750ml Gnarly Dudes is made with fruit sourced from mature vineyards in the sub regions of Marananga, Greenock and Light Pass. The palate is filled with rich flavours of spice, black pepper, raspberry, plum and liquorice allsorts."	VERGELEGEN MERLOT/CAB MILL RACE ~~$22.99~~ $17.99 Club Price 546 "Dark ruby in color. Ripe berry, plum, chocolate and coffee on the nose. Hints of mint, spice and pencil shavings on the palate. Fine grained tannins with great fruit-wood integration."	WHITE COTTAGE SYRAH 05 750mL $29.99 693 "The wine is a beautiful garnet color with a nose of roasted blueberries, cinnamon and vanilla. On the palate, the flavor of plush fresh fruit is ripe, round and wonderfully balanced. All the way through to its velvety finish."
WILLAMETTE VALLEY PINOT NOIR 750mL $29.99 2483 WILLAMETTE VALLEY PINOT NOIR "As refreshing as liquid fruit salad in a glass, this wine opens with explosive aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, black cherry, and a hint of smoke and anise. Flavors mirror the aromas and are complemented by balanced, soft tannins and ripe acidity. Juicy flavors lead to a juicy pomegranite finish. This wine holds an elegant, refined weight on the palate throughout, inviting another sip. Meant to drink young. Enjoy this wine now through 2012."	YANGARRA GRENACHE 04 $25.99 6329 "The soil from 60 million year old geological formation, that looks like a beach, like white beach sand, the locals nicknamed it ""the beach"". Old gnarly vines, tough as nails, produce incredibly rich and intense flavours of dark fruits, with velvety tannins, yet with inviting perfume of fresh roses." PETER FRASER, Winemaker"

Brian's Wine & Liquor Emporium
1353 Stelton Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 985-1717 (Phone), (732) 985-0922 (FAX)
info@brianswineemporium.com