Angels Landing Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 16.99/750 ml.
2007 is one of the best vintages of the decade for Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Here is a great bottle, brought to you exclusively by Frugal MacDoogal in the Charlotte area, for under $20! A beautiful textbook Napa Cab. Try a bottle, come back for a case.

Chateau D'Arcins Haut-Medoc 2005 26.99/750 ml.
Frugal's tasting notes: "Dark garnet color. Toasted nose, with hints of black fruits, prunes, raspberries and licorice. Well-balanced, fine and ripe tannins leaving a lingering finish." Wine Spectator rating is 88 points. Spectator notes: "Plum and black licorice aromas follow through to a full body, with silky tannins and a tar, berry and currant aftertaste. A little loose-knit, but nicely done."

Chateau Paradis Casseuil Entre Deux Mers 2007 19.99/750 ml.
This is a wine by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite). The blend is 65% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Cabernet Franc. Frugal's tasting notes: "Intense ruby red color. Red fruit, blackberry and blueberries on the nose. Forward fruit on the palate, pleasant and smooth. The finish is rich in polyphenol and has a persistent finish." Winery notes: "Chateau Paradis Casseuil wines are characterized by fresh, fruity flavors and floral aromas."

Chateau de Clotte Cotes de Castillon 2005 16.99/750 ml.
Tasting notes: "Dense garnet color and aromas of black cherry and cassis on the nose. Still pretty young but with a good structure on the palate and a fruity finish."

Chateau Greysac Medoc 2005 12.90/750 ml.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate rates this wine 86-88 points, saying this is the best vintage since 1982.

Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz 2005 17.99/750 ml.
"Firm in texture, with a peppery edge to the spicy blueberry and currant flavors, the fruit poking through a layer of chewy tannins on the long, expressive finish. Best after 2009." Wine Spectator rating 88 points. We opened a bottle recently and found big and bold laced with berry zest this juice is ready to go. Listed at a suggested retail of $25, try and beat our price.

Monte Antico Toscana 2006 11.99/750 ml.
"Bright plum, dried cherry and flowers on the nose. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and refined berry and cherry flavors." Wine Spectator rating 90 points.

Bogle Phantom Proprietary Red Blend 2006 18.99/750 ml.
A blend of Petite Sirah (49%), Zinfandel (49%) and Mourvedre (2%). Winery notes: "Three distinctive varietals combine lush berry and fierce spice into a wine characterized by its incandescence. Deeply luscious and succulent blackberries ignite this vintage of our rich ruby apparition. Aromas of anise and sweet fig are embraced by touches of black pepper. From the shadowed dark depths, subtle notes of cloves and vanilla emerge and compliment the concentrated fruit characters of this wine. Captured in 1, 2 and 3 year old American oak barrels, this wine showcases the best these distinct varietals have to offer."

Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz 2008 27.99/750 ml.
The 2008 Mollydooker lineup is now in stock, but The Boxer usually sells out first. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate ratings are consistently high on all the Mollydooker wines, but especially on The Boxer. Over the past 3 years, the average rating is 94 points! (We haven't seen the rating on the 2008 yet.) At 16% alcohol, this is a powerful wine, with a rich body and flavor to match. "Dense and rich on the palate, it has layers of succulent fruit, lots of spice, and a lengthy finish." Also in stock at the same price: Two Left Feet 2008 (Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet blend), and The Maitre D' Cabernet Sauvignon 2008.

Bitch Barossa Grenache 2008 9.99/750 ml.
Winery notes: "Brick red, with pink hues. Sweet, boiled lollies, confectionary nose, some cinnamon spice. This follows onto the palate, with some juby, creamy, confectionary flavors. Good weight and length on finish."

Santa Cristina Pinot Grigio 2008 9.99/750 ml.
"Offers some apple and lemon character, with a light body and tart sliced apple character. A bright, lively wine." Wine Spectator (7/31/09) Compare our price vs the competition and save up to $5 a bottle.

BV Napa Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot 2006 14.99/750 ml.
With over 100 years of wine making BV offers consistent quality and value. Priced at 14.99, we have lowered the price $2 off our already low price. Winery notes: Cabernet - "BV Napa Valley Cab expresses velvety layers of cherry, plum, rose and chocolate captured from vineyards throughout this renowned valley. Toasty oak from barrel aging adds warmth to the red fruit aromas and lingers on the palate. We captured the complexity of Napa Valley terroir by selecting grapes from several different regions known for distinctive Cab, then used the artistry of blending to create a beautifully balanced wine. Enjoy this Cab with steak grilled over grape canes or seared beef tenderloin with whole grain mustard." Merlot - "Lush aromas and silky flavors of ripe black cherry, plum, mocha and spice distinguish our Napa Valley Merlot. The expansive fruit flavors, structured with fine, integrated tannins, persist through the lingering finish. This wine makes a delicious complement to many entrées, especially lamb shish kebabs, steak smothered in mushrooms and roast duck with cherry sauce. Mellow aged cheddars and nutty, dry jacks are perfect foils for the rich Merlot flavors."

Nicolas Potel Vosnee-Romanee VV 2006 49.99/750 ml.
"Elegant and firm, with red berry and red cherry flavors accented by violet. Nicely balanced, this should come together in two to three years." 88 points, Wine Spectator (11/15/2008). Here is one for the cellar and at a savings of $10 off the release price.

Don Miguel Gascon Mendoza Malbec 2008 11.99/750 ml.
Winery notes: "Don Miguel Gascón Malbec is a full bodied wine with a deep violet color, showcasing flavors and aromas of blackberry, blueberry, plum, dark cherry, and a hint of mocha. The wine is elegant and rich in texture, with soft, round tannins and a long velvety finish. Gasc—n Malbec pairs well with grilled red meats, wild game, pasta dishes and chocolate molten dessert."

Layer Cake Shiraz 2008 14.99/750 ml.
No review yet but the 2006 got 90 points from the Wine Spectator. The 2008 is even better, with juicy fruit and a chocolatey finish that have you wanting to drink your dessert.

Little Penguin Shiraz Cabernet 2006 5.99/750 ml.
This blend is a deep inky purple color with a nose of berry and mocha. The flavors nicely blend creamy vanilla and crushed berry. Compare at $7 or more a bottle.

Encyclopedia Cabernet from Coppola 2006 6.99/750 ml.
The 2006 displays a deep garnet hue and offers aromas of black cherry, sage and toasted spice. Its well-balanced tannins, round, with fleshy fruit flavors creating a more subtle, elegant Cabernet. Shop and Compare save $7 vs our competition.

Palo Alto Reserve Red 2007 9.99/750 ml.
"Robust, almost brawny in style, this Chilean red offers a hefty layer of coffee and bacony toast fronting dark plum and currant fruit. Tobacco and loam notes frame the muscular finish." 89pts Wine Spectator

Silvertop Argentina Malbec 2008 8.99/750 ml.
Silvertop Malbec is back in stock. Silvertop is a Frugal's exclusive in the Charlotte/Carolinas area. Winery notes: "Color: Dark, rich, extracted. Nose: Bright nose of black fruit, spices, and herbs. Palate: Layers of blackberries and blueberries, wild plums, and hints of mocha and spice. Food Pairings: Pairs well with rich, spicy meat dishes, grilled meats and vegetables, stews, pasta and mature cheeses."

Château Potelle Zinie de Potelle 11.99/375 ml.
This is a late harvest Zinfandel. Sweet, but with a lot of vigor, strength and character. A delicious sweet cherry and wild berry fruit with chocolate undertones and underlying hints of nutmeg and cinnamon. This wine has wonderful, deep aromas and is very smooth and elegant in the mouth. . A Port-style wine fermented and aged 18 months in French oak.

Terrazas de los Andes Reserve Malbec 2006 15.99/750 ml.
"Quite juicy, with raspberry, cassis and briar notes riding over fresh acidity through a bouncy dark fruit- and spice-filled finish. Drink now through 2010." Wine Spectator 89 points.

Frei Brothers Pinot Noir 2006 19.99/750 ml.
It's made for current drinking, with a silky texture framing cherry, cola, sweet leather, wood smoke and spice flavors. 88 points Wine Enthusiast. Compare our price around Charlotte - average savings $7.25.

Rustenberg John X Merriman 2004 17.99/750 ml.
Ripe, with alluring grilled herb, cocoa, currant and plum flavors, backed by fine-grained tannins. Shows a nice sanguine note on the finish. 89 pts Wine Spectator

L'Aventure Optimus 29.99/750 ml.
Intense, chewy and grainy in texture. The flavors are built around bay leaf and herb spices. It's focused and balanced, offering a minerally-pebbly edge. Decant for now. 88 pts Wine Spectator. Compare our price verse the market - SAVE $15. Limited availability.

Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel Cuvee XXX 11.99/750 ml.
This good value Zin is another fine blend from a winery that call themselves the "mecca for zinfanatics." It is fruit forward with blackberry and plum, just after the fruit explodes a slight spicy oak finishes out.

Iron Horse T-T Vineyards Bdx-3 2004 29.99/750 ml.
This is a luscious blend of Cabernet, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. It is regal in color - a nearly black, purple beauty. The first smell recalls dark berries, figs, ripe pears, cedar, vanilla, black pepper and dark toasted oak. These deep fruit flavors generously fill and coat the mouth. It is both juicy and mouthwatering. The tannins are smooth, balanced and silky.

Clos du Val Cabernet Stags Leap District 2004 59.99/750 ml.
Wine Enthusiast - 92 pts - Cellar Selection. "It's a cellar guarantee, with a wealth of concentrated cassis and cedar flavors that are just waiting for those tannins to drop out."

Magnotta Caberent Franc Icewine 2001 69.99/375 ml.
This Icewine won a Gold Medal at VinExpo. Its intense flavours of tropical fruit, combined with hints of spice and Cabernet, create a taste sensation that is both elegant on the nose and aggressive on the palate. Great with some chocolate.

Duck Pond Pinot Noir 2006 13.99/750 ml.
This Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley is a steal at 13.99. The forward fruit, integrated tannins and depth from burgundly clones make this a great value. Buy it now before the winery makes us raise the price.

Red Rock Merlot 2006 10.99/750 ml.
Lush and lively with rich, ripe aromas and flavors of berry, plum and cherry; "bistro" style, it will compliment almost any meat or pasta dish: good value. Beverage Dynamics 90 pts 05/08.

Château Grand-Duroc-Milon Pauillac 2005 29.99/750 ml.
This wine has an impressive deep color, there is cassis and smoke in the bouquet and is very Pauillac-like in style. Supple fruit in the flavor's entry, there ae hints of vanilla to complement its ripeness. Mild tannins but delicous up front fruit. Drink it now.