2006 R Wines "Strong Arms" Shiraz, South Australia

Dear Rene, If you drink Aussie Shiraz, there is a new "must try" winery, R Wines. And the "must buy" wine from R Wines is the "Strong Arms" Shiraz. To try it at this price, though, you'll have to act fast. This special price is only good on the shipment we receive tomorrow, 112 cases. More will be coming in a few weeks, but we've already been told by our supplier that the price will be higher. We got all we could at this lower price, but it won't be enough. Don't wait, call now. Limit: 3 cases per customer. Jim Cutts 2006 R Wines "Strong Arms" Shiraz, South Australia 2006 R Wines "Strong Arms" Shiraz Reg. $10.99 Case Special: $8.99 per bottle "91 points--...remarkable class for its giveaway price." Wine Advocate Here is the review, and a little information about the winery, from Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate (reviewer Dr. Jay Miller): "The 2006 Shiraz is composed of 46% McLaren Vale, 44% Riverland, and 10% Barossa Valley fruit. It was aged in seasoned French and American oak for 12 months. Opaque purple-colored, it has a nose of cedar, spice box, and blueberry. Fruit-driven, supple-textured, rich, and easygoing, the wine has remarkable class for its giveaway price. It actually has 2- 3 years of aging potential but no one that I know is going to defer their gratification. Strong Arms has been bottled with 6 different but similarly themed labels. Collect them all and Dan Philips will send you a free Bacon of the Month Club catalog. There are 12,000 cases of this remarkable value. 91 points. R Wines is a new company founded by importer and marketing genius, Dan Philips, along with co-owner, renowned winemaker, Chris Ringland. Winemakers for R Wines are Chris Ringland, Lisa Wetherell, Andrew Hercock, and John Hughes. It encompasses four familiar labels, Marquis Philips, 3 Rings, Roogle, and B*tch, along with 13 others created especially for R Wines. Needless to say, the packaging of these wines is amazingly creative but, more importantly, what is in the bottle consistently over-delivers from low-end to high-end." To order please call us at 703.525.0990. We will need your Visa or MasterCard information including expiration date. Wine arrives tomorrow, Wednesday, April 23rd. As always, we thank you for your business and your support of Arrowine and the work we do. Jim Cutts

92 Point 2006 Tait "The Ball Buster," Barossa Red, Australia

Dear Rene, Today we have two customer favorites making a return. The new vintage of Tait's "The Ball Buster" just received 92 points and we've got it! And we were able to get more of the delicious 2005 Buena Vista pinot noir that sold out in February. Doug Rosen 92 Point 2006 Tait "The Ball Buster," Barossa Red, Australia 2006 Tait "The Ball Buster," Barossa Red, Australia Our reg. price $18.99 (and spotted on Washington DC shelves at $21.99 per bottle) Special: Buy 6 at $15.99 per bottle Case Special: Buy 12 at $14.99 per bottle "The Ball Buster" is back... and it's bigger and badder than ever.This big, bold, fruit- driven red from down under just earned 92 Points in Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Tait has been establishing a track record for hedonistically rendered wines at consumer friendly prices for several years. Previous vintages of this wine have been smash hits and the 2006 The Ball Buster is a lock to continue the trend. It is a 15,000 case cuvee, all of which was basket- pressed, a labor-intensive process not commonly associated with a wine in this price category. The wine is composed of 78% Shiraz, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Merlot aged for 12 months in used French and American oak. Purple-colored, it exhibits a classy bouquet of cedar, earth, tar, espresso, blueberry, black currants, and licorice. Supple, ripe and soft on the palate, this seamless, crowd-pleaser of a wine can be enjoyed now and over the next several years. It is an awesome value." If you like 'em big and full-flavored and you plan on grilling this summer, load up! To order, please call 703.525.0990 or reply to this email. Please note that email orders can be delayed. We will need your name, phone number, and Visa or MasterCard information with expiration date. Wine will arrive Thursday, April 10.