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Table of Contents Page # Introduction 3 Bella Costa Italy 4 Flying Ace Germany 5 Clusserath-Weiler Mosel, Germany 6 7 Schmitges Mosel, Germany 8 9 Caspari-Kappel Mosel, Germany 10 Rosch Mosel, Germany 11 Josef Drathen Mosel, Germany 12 Prinz Rheingau, Germany 13 Knipser - Pfalz, Germany 14 15 Bassermann-Jordan Pfalz, Germany 16 17 Dr. Wehrheim - Pfalz, Germany 18 Bender Pfalz, Germany 19 Hex Vom Dasenstein Baden, Germany 20 Rubinelli Valpolicella, Italy 21 Josef Weger Alto Adige, Italy 22 Cantina Roeno Valpolicella, Italy 23 Stift Klosterneuburg Thermenregion, Austria 24 25 Graben Gritsch Wachau, Austria 26 Gunter Triebaumer Burgenland, Austria 27 Zull Weinviertel, Austria 28 Pittnauer Burgenland, Austria 29 Hans Igler Burgenland, Austria 30 BEER 31 Schweinsbrau Beer 32 All Rights Reserved. Page 2
Introduction Based out of Denver, Colorado, Magellan Wine Imports is one of the leading importers focused on the wines of Germany, Austria and Northern Italy. We represent some of the most critically acclaimed wineries from these wine regions, many of which are new to the American market. We believe that wines from these regions are underrepresented in the US market and offer one of the best price/quality opportunities in wine today. Our philosophy is to import handcrafted wines from family-owned wineries where there is a tradition of quality over quantity and the wines express a unique sense of place. From Germany, we naturally import many Rieslings, but we are bullish on the more modern styles that are dry or off-dry. We represent Germany s top red wine estate, Knipser, which as garnered many 94 point ratings for their Pinot Noirs in publications such as Stephan Tanzer s International Wine Cellar. From Austria, we import stunning Gruner Veltliners and Rieslings from the best appellations: Wachau, Weinviertel and the Wagram. Magellan has also been an early pioneer with the importation of Austrian red wines. We import reds from indigenous Austria grapes such as Zweigelt, Blaufrankisch and St. Laurent, as well as International-style cuvees from these grapes blended with Cabernet and Merlot. From Northern Italy, we focus on whites that show their Germanic heritage, such as Gewurztraminer and Muller Thurgau and international varietals Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Pinot Blanc. From this region, we also import wonderful Pinot Neros, Lagreins, Marzeminos, Enantios, Valpolicellas and Amarones. In addition to importing family estates, Magellan has developed and marketed two successful value brands from Germany and Italy. From Germany, Magellan has created the Flying Ace brand, which includes an off-dry style Riesling, a Riesling Kabinett and a Riesling Spatlese that are all line-priced. From Italy, Magellan developed the Bella Costa brand. The Bella Costa brand includes three wines: a Pinot Grigio with a wonderful, rich fruit profile, a Prosecco that is extra dry with a very appealing creamy texture, and a Chianti with vibrant fruit and well integrated tannins. All the wines in the Flying Ace and Bella Costa lines are value-priced and are perfect for by-the-glass pours with restaurants and case stacks for retailers Our portfolio has been extensively reviewed by all the major American wine journals such as Wine Spectator, Wine Advocate, Stephen Tanzer, Wine & Spirits and Wine Enthusiast. Here is just a short list of what America s top wine critics are writing about Magellan s portfolio: 95 points Bassermann-Jordan 2008 Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese Deidesheimer Hohenmorgen Wine Spectator 94 points Knipser 2007 Syrah R Stephan Tanzer s International Wine Cellar All Rights Reserved. Page 3 94 points - Knipser 2006 Im Grossen Garten Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir) Grosses Gewächs Stephan Tanzer s International Wine Cellar 94 points Clusserath-Weiler 2007 Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling Auslese* - Wine Spectator 95 points Schmitges 2005 Erdener Prälat Riesling Auslese 3 Star Wine Advocate 94 points - Prinz 2004 Hallgartner Jungfer Riesling Auslese Wine Advocate Lastly, in the Fall of 2011, Magellan launched its first beer brand from Germany. Schweinsbrau beer is 100% organic beer from the famous organic pig farm of Hermannsdorfer in the Bavarian countryside. Germany Clusserath-Weiler Mosel Batterieberg Mosel Rosch- Mosel Schmitges Mosel Caspari-Kappel Mosel Heinz Schmitt Mosel Knipser Pfalz Bassermann-Jordan Pfalz Dr. Wehrheim Pfalz LEO Pfalz Andreas Bender Pfalz Prinz Rheingau Hex vom Dasenstein Baden Flying Ace Mosel & Pfalz Schweinsbrau Beer Bavaria Erik Quam President, Magellan Wine Imports Our Wineries and Breweries Austria Stift Klosterneuburg Thermenregion Hans Igler Burgenland Triebaumer Burgenland Pittnauer Burgenland Graben Gritsch Wachau Zull Weinviertel Italy Josef Weger Alto Adige Bella Costa Veneto Roeno Veneto Rubinelli Veneto
Double gold medal Bella Costa Rosso 2008 (San Francisco International Wine Competition) Bronze medal Bella Costa Pinot Grigio 2008 (San Francisco International Wine Competition) Bronze medal - Bella Costa Prosecco (San Francisco International Wine Competition) Magellan uctions Germany & Italy Bella Costa the name rolls off the tongue with a melodic rhythm. Bella Costa images of lush hillsides draped with vineyards and olive orchards flow through your mind. Bella Costa scenes of villages laced with ochre walls and red tile roofs, couples toasting the night along outdoor cafes, and tiny Fiats racing down narrow, ancient streets celebrating the spirit of a people. Bella Costa brings Italy s timeless culture and beauty to you through wine. Each Bella Costa wine is made in small quantities, using only state of the art winemaking facilities, and time honored, winemaking practices. To further ensure the connection of wine to place, Bella Costa wines are made in the traditional style within each of the respective Italian regions from which its grapes are cultivated A122209 Bella Costa Prosecco Prosecco is hot all across the US. Global sales have been growing by double-digit percentages for 10 years, to more than 150 million bottles last year. And with consumers in an economizing mood this holiday season, prosecco is an increasingly popular alternative to Champagne, which has been soaring in price. We are pleased to announce the new Bella Costa Prosecco, which expands are already successful Bella Costa Pinot Grigio and Rosso. The Bella Costa Prosecco is extra dry in style. On the nose, the wine is fresh and fruity. On the palatte, creamy lemon citrus with apple and pear fruit. Finish is crisp with a lot of zing. Bronze Medal 2010 and 2011 San Francisco International Wine Competitions A108209 Bella Costa Pinot Grigio 2010 When one thinks of the Veneto region of northern Italy, images of an alpine landscape combined with Mediterranean villas and an easy, casual, lifestyle come to mind. The Bella Costa label captures the beauty and romance of this spectacular landscape. Bella Costa is a higher-level of Pinot Grigio packed with fruit and a much fuller body. On the nose, the wine has clean lemon/lime aromas with a hint of sea salt. On the palate, the wine combines intense apples and pears with crisp lemony finish. Perfect of a day sailing on Lake Garda. Life doesn t get any better! The 2008 vintage received the Bronze medal in the 2010 San Francisco International Wine Competition A123308 Bella Costa Chianti 2008 In keeping with Bella Costa s mission to bring top quality/good value wines from Italy s great wine regions, we are introducing the Bella Costa Chianti this year. Aromas of dark cherry and cassis with just of hint of Tuscan earth. On the pallet, dark cherries, spice and balanced tannic structure. All Rights Reserved. Page 4
Magellan uctions Germany & Italy Flying Ace was created to tap into a growing segment of American consumers who are discovering high quality German Rieslings for the first time. Too many German wines have stogy, hard to pronounce, somewhat intimidating labels, which subsequently get passed up on crowded retail wine shelves, as well as the all important restaurant wine lists. The simple, fun, but iconic Flying Ace label symbolizes a higher level of Riesling, in a non intimidating fashion. More than just the label, Flying Ace stands out from the cadre of cheap, overly sweet white wine brands from Germany because of its superior quality, at very competitive prices! At $9.99 to $11.99 SRP, no other Riesling brand can offer 100% Riesling, sourced from single vineyards, with complex layers of fruit and acidity. The half dry, Kabinett and Spatlese skus are all correct in their sweetness, and in their varietal characteristics. The wines maintain terrific balance at all levels, without a cloyingly sugar sweet profile, like so many of the mass produced competitors...many of which are only Riesling blends, at best. G115009 Flying Ace Riesling 2010 The Red Baron was the original Top Gun, known for his skill and courage. The Flying Ace is a skillfully made Riesling that is wonderfully fruity in the medium-dry range. On the nose, fresh citrus and ripe peach aromas. On the palate, golden delicious apples, ripe peaches and tangerine combine with a crisp finish to balance out the fruit. This is a versatile, food-friendly Riesling that can pair with poultry dishes, salads and Asian cuisine. Made from 100% Mosel grapes. Bottled in a tall, green Riesling bottle with Stelvin capsule. Silver medal Flying Ace Riesling 2008 (San Francisco International Wine Competition) Silver medal Flying Ace Riesling 2009 (San Francisco International Wine Competition) G134409 Flying Ace Riesling Kabinett 2009 The Kabinett style of Riesling is what made the Mosel famous. A classic style Kabinett should have juicy fruit flavors, light in body and alcohol, and a crisp, clean finish. Flying Ace Kabinett embodies all of these characteristics and it is a single-vineyard, value priced Riesling. Pair with light seafood dishes, salads and sushi. Gold Medal Denver International Wine Competition 2011 G134509 Flying Ace Riesling Spatlese 2009 The Spätlese is a cornucopia of orchard fruits; ripe apples, apricot, peach and pear. Rich and viscous in its fruit profile with well integrated acidity which allows the wine to finish cleanly, leaving the palate devoid of a sweet aftertaste. This is a single-vineyard Mosel Spätlese, value priced for everyday drinking. Pair with pork, turkey, spicy Thai and Indian cuisine. Bronze Medal San Francisco International Wine Competition All Rights Reserved. Page 5
Clüsserath-Weiler Mosel, Germany G109409 VC Riesling Sekt Sekt is the German name for all sparking wines. The VC is 100% Riesling produced in a dry brut style. This sparkler is an example of winzersekt, which is small production sparkling wine produced by top German estates using the traditional champagne method. 200 cases produced. 12% Alc. 18 grams RS/L, 7 grams acidity. Pack Size G130610 Riesling Trocken Qba 2010 -This Trocken Riesling shows why Clüsserath-Weiler is renowned in the Mosel for making the most superb, complex, terroir-driven dry Rieslings in the valley. The wine smells of wet stones, orange peel and lemony citrus. On the palate, flavors of grapefruit, tangerine and green apple mingle with the wines minerally backbone. This wine is a joy to drink with oysters and other shell fish. 833 cases produced. 12% Alc. 8 grams RS/L, 7 grams acidity. The Clüsserath-Weiler estate is located along the middle Mosel in town of Trittenheim. The estate s most famous vineyard is the Fahrfels, which contains 109 year old native Riesling vines: no American rootstock in this vineyard! 94 points - 2009 Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling Eiswein Stephan Tanzer s International Wine Cellar 93 points 2009 Trittenheimer Apotheke Rieslng Beerenausles - Stephan Tanzer s International Wine Cellar G109509 Fahrfels Riesling 2009 -The Farhfels vineyard is a rocky ledge situated between two other vineyards: Trittenheimer Apotheke and Trittenheimer Altarchen. The vines are 109 years old. Wine Advocate wrote of this wine, A wine of extraordinary concentration, complexity and cellar potential. Aromas of muskmelon, grapefruit and purple plum lead into a glossy, rich yet bright palate. Terrifically slatesaturated, shimmering in its diverse citrus and mineral interplay, piquant, and bittersweetly nutty, this offers a depth, clarity, and finishing length that feel like a plummet from the height of the Farhfels down into the Mosel. The truly mysterious flavors of which these genetically distinct old vines whose berries don t even resemble those of their Riesling brethen are capable must be experienced first hand. 50 cases produced. 11.5% Alc. 24 grams RS/L. 6.5 grams acidity. 93 points 2009 Trittenheimer Apotheke Rieslng Beerenausles - Stephan Tanzer s International Wine Cellar 92 points 2009 Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling Spatlese Wine Spectator 92 points 2009 Fahrfels Riesling Wine Advocate 91 points 2009 Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling Auslese 1 Star Wine Advocate G113809 Riesling Kabinett Trittenheimer Altarchen 2010 - Coming from the blue slate slopes of the Trittenheimer Altärchen, this is a classic Mosel Kabinett that combines citrus and stone fruits with lightness in body and alcohol with wonderful minerality on the finish. 50 cases produced. 9% Alc. 60 grams RS/L. 7 grams acidity. All Rights Reserved. Page 6
94 points - 2007 Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling Auslese* Wine Spectator 93 points -2007 Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling Spatlese Wine Spectator 93 points - 2007 Trittenheimer Altarchen Riesling Eiswein** Stephen Tanzer 95 points - 2002 Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling Auslese*. Wine Spectator 93 points - 2004 Riesling Fährfels Wine Advocate 92 points - 2006 Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling Spatlese Wine Spectator 91 points - 2006 Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling Auslese** Stephan Tanzer 89 points - 2005 HC Riesling Wine Enthusiast Clüsserath-Weiler Mosel, Germany G101108 Riesling Spatlese Trittenheimer Apotheke 2008 - This Spätlese comes from the Trittenheimer Apotheke vineyard, a site known for its steepness and pure blue slate minerality that shines in the wines. This classic Spätlese has aromas of tangerine and flowers. On the palate, intense peach and orange flavors combine with a good acidic backbone for a clean finish. 70 cases produced. 8% Alc. 80 grams RS/L. 7.5 grams acidity Pack Size All Rights Reserved. Page 7
G107310 Schmitges Mosel, Germany Rivaner Dry 2010 - Rivaner is another name for the grape Muller-Thurgau. Traditionally, this grape has been used to make simple, fruity wines. However, when the wine is fermented dry, it takes on a whole different personality and is called Rivaner. Wine Enthusiast wrote of the Schmitges Rivaner, It s a full-bodied, robust wine with intense stone fruit and melon flavors, underscored by citrus and spice notes that linger delicately on the finish. 2,500 cases produced. 12.5% Alc. 7.5 grams RS/L, 6.5 grams acidity. Established in 1744 by the Schmitges family. The estate owns vineyards in the famous Erdener Treppchen and Erdener Prälat sites. G103909 Grey Slate (Grauschiefer) Riesling Trocken 2009 - Grauschiefer is the German name for grey slate from which the wine hails. This dry Riesling has incredible power for the Mosel, with alcohol at 13%. This wine offers plenty of ripe fruit, but finishes dry. A smoky, leesy character on the nose wraps easily around a core of pineapple and peach fruit. An excellent example of the high quality of dry German Rieslings. 2,666 cases produced. 13% Alc. 8 grams RS/L. 7.2 grams acidity. 93 points 2009 Erdener Herrenberg Riesling Eiswein Wine Advocate 93 points 2009 Erdener Pralat Riesling Auslese 3 star Wine Advocate 91 points 2009 Erdener Treppchen Riesling Kabinett von der Lay Wine Advocate 90 points 2009 Erdener Treppchen Riesling Auslese 2 Star Wine Advocate 89 points 2009 Riesling Kabinett vom Roten Schiefer Wine Advocate G103809 Riesling Feinherb 2009 - This Riesling is classified as a halbtrocken or half-dry wine. The half-dry style always appeals to a broad cross-section of Riesling drinkers. There is plenty of fruit, but the wine is not sweet. Apple and pineapple on the nose, bolstered by scents of spring flowers. Stone fruits of peach and apricot mingle with apple on the palate followed by a long, crisply acidic finish. 583 cases produced. 11.5% Alc. 22 grams RS/L. 7.5 grams acidity. All Rights Reserved. Page 8
BEST BUY 89 points 2008 Grey Slate (Grauschiefer) Riesling Trocken Wine & Spirits 94 points - 2007 Erdener Treppchen Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese Wine Advocate 93 points - 2007 Erdener Treppchen Riesling Spatlese 2 star Wine Advocate 93 points 2007 Erdener Treppchen Riesling Auslese 1 star Wine Enthusiast 95 points awarded the 2005 Erdener Prälat Riesling Auslese*** - Wine Advocate. 94 points awarded the 2005 Erdener Treppchen Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese - Wine Advocate 92 points EDITOR S CHOICE awarded the 2006 Erdener Treppchen Riesling Spatlese** - Wine Enthusiast 92 points awarded the 2004 Erdener Treppchen Riesling Spatlese Selektion by Wine Advocate. 89 points awarded to the 2007 Riesling Kabinett vom Roten Schiefer Wine Spectator 89 points - 2007 Riesling Feinherb Wine Advocate 88 points awarded the 2007 Grey Slate Riesling Trocken Wine Spectator 88 points BEST BUY awarded the 2006 Rivaner by Wine Enthusiast G104309 Schmitges Mosel, Germany Riesling Kabinett vom Roten Schiefer 2009 - Schmitges use to make his Kabinett from the Erdener Treppchen vineyard. But because the climate keeps getting warmer, Schmitges was forced to find another site in order to make the classic style Mosel kabinett. This Kabinett comes from a cooler vineyard that has red slate soil, hence the German name vom Roten Schiefer (from red slate). Loaded with apricot, apple and pear fruit, this Kabinett is also light in alcohol and elegant in body. 708 cases produced. 8.5% Alc. 52 grams RS/L. 8.2 grams acidity. All Rights Reserved. Page 9
G115809 G115909 Caspari-Kappel Mosel, Germany Riesling Hochsgewachs Trocken 2009 - This is a cuvee of Rieslings from three different vineyards. The Hochsgewachs is dry Riesling has intense slatey minerality from the blue slate vineyards combined with bright orchard fruits. 1,333 cases produced. 12.5% Alc. 8 grams RS/L. 6.8 grams acidity. Riesling Hochsgewachs Feinherb 2009 - The Feinherb is the half-dry version of the Hochsgewachs Riesling. The wine is made from the same three blue slate vineyards. Taste the two wines side-by-side and compare how ripeness levels impact the variety of fruit flavors in the wine. This wine shows more Fuji apple and pear flavors with pink grapefruit on the finish. 416 cases produced. 12% Alc. 15 grams RS/L. 6.7 grams acidity. Caspari is in the romantic wine village of Enkirch on the Mosel. The winery was established nearly 600 years ago by Caspar of Mönchhof, one of the Earls on Sponheim. He was also responsible for planting the vineyards at Mönchhof. Today, the winery is still owned at operated by the Caspari family. G130909 Riesling Hochsgewachs Süss 2008 - For customers looking for a QBA that drinks like a Spatlese, you have to try this Riesling. 40% of the grapes for this wine were infected with botrytis. This wine has wonderful ripe peach and lemony citrus flavors with honeyed tones from the botrytis. The wine s high acidity creates a dynamic tension between the sweet fruit and the crisp finish. 291 cases produced. 7.5% Alc. 67 grams RS/L. 7.7 grams acidity. 88 points 2009 Riesling Hochsgewächs Riesling Trocken Wine Enthusiast 90 points - 2008 Riesling Hochsgewächs Riesling Süss Wine Enthusiast 89 points 2008 Riesling Hochsgewächs Riesling Trocken Wine Enthusiast 88 points 2008 Enkircher Batterieberg Riesling Kabinett Wine Enthusiast All Rights Reserved. Page 10
G111009 Rosch Mosel, Germany Riesling Halbtrocken Leiwener Klostergarten 2010 - This wine is an example of what wonderfully balanced halfdry Riesling should be. Orchard fruits of apple and pear combine with citrus on the palate. The taste at the front and mid-palate is fruity, but the finish is dry without a hint of sweetness. 666 cases produced. 11.5% Alc. 16 grams RS/L. 7.4 grams acidity. G116409 Riesling JR Junior 2010 - The JR is the flagship dry Riesling from the estate. Crisp apples and pears combine with tangerine and citrus. The texture and finish has intense minerality. With 10 grams of residual sugar, the wine has just enough fruitiness while keeping the body of the wine light on the palate. 1,000 cases produced. 11.5% Alc. 10.5 grams RS/L. 7.5 grams acidity. Rosch is considered one of the blue-chip wine estates from the Mosel. In Germany, there are only 28 estates that get the highest ranking (5 stars) from Germany s top Critic Gerhard Eichelmann. Rosch is one of the 28 and one of only six 5 star estates in the Mosel. G114109 Riesling Kabinett Leiwener Klostergarten 2009 - The Kabinett style of Riesling is what made the Mosel famous. A classic style Kabinett should have juicy fruit flavors, light in body and alcohol, and a crisp, clean finish. This Kabinett embodies all of these characteristics. 500 cases produced. 8.5% Alc. 50 grams RS/L. 8.6 grams acidity. 88 points 2008 Leiwener Klostergarten Riesling Kabinett Wine Enthusiast BEST BUY 88 points - 2008 Lewener Klostergarten Riesling Halbtrocken Wine & Spirits 90 points 2007 Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling Spätlese Wine Enthusiast 90 points EDITOR S CHOICE awarded to the 2006 Leiwener Klostergarten Riesling Kabinett by Wine Enthusiast All Rights Reserved. Page 11
Josef Drathen Wein und Sektkellerei Mosel, Germany G132409 Dornfelder Trocken 2009 - Dornfelder produces reds with deep bluish-purple color. On the nose a bit floral with dark berry aromas. On the palate, the texture is velvety with blackberry and dark cherry flavors. The trocken is a dry Dornfelder. 2,500 cases produced. 12% Alc. 6.2 grams RS/L. 4.5 grams acidity. G132609 Dornfelder Lieblich 2010 - Dornfelder produces reds with deep bluish-purple color. On the nose a bit floral with dark berry aromas. On the palate, the texture is velvety with blackberry and dark cherry flavors. The Süss is a sweet Dornfelder. 2,500 cases produced 10% Alc. 43 grams RS/L. 4.8 grams acidity. Coming from Josef Drathen, we have three different Dornfelders. We have a dry Dornfelder. We have an off-dry Dornfelder and we even have a sweet Dornfelder. Dornfelder is a German red grape that is a crossing of two other German red varietals: Helfensteiner and Heroldrebe. Next to Pinot Noir, Dornfelder is the second most planted red grape in Germany. Founded in 1860, Josef Drathen Wein und Sektkellerei is one of the largest producers of value wines and premium sparkling wine in Germany. All Rights Reserved. Page 12
G105710 Prinz Rheingau, Germany Rheingau Riesling Trocken 2010 - From vineyards above the Rhein River comes this wonderful dry Riesling at an affordable price! Flowers on the nose. Bright apples and pears on the palate with well-balanced acidity. Refreshing and very food friendly. 1083 cases produced. 12.5% Alc. 7.8 grams RS/L. 7.8 grams acidity. G104610 Riesling Kabinett Hallgartner Jungfer 2010 - Bursting with fruit: ripe peaches and apples with good acidity for a good zippy finish. Fantastic! 333 cases produced. 8% Alc. 82 grams RS/L. 8.3 grams acidity. Fred Prinz is one of the most respected and admired winemakers in the Rheingau. In the United States, he has achieved great recognition from all the major wine journals and is annually reviewed by Wine Advocate. G104709 Riesling Spatlese Hallgartner Jungfer 2009 - On the nose, lemon custard with a little botrytis on the edges. Fully ripe peaches, apricots and golden delicious apples on the palate. Enough acidity to balance out any sweetness. 150 cases produced. 8% Alc. 110 grams RS/L. 9 grams of acidity. 93 points Wine Advocate. 93 points 2009 Hallgartner Jungfer Riesling Spatlese Wine Advocate 91 points 2009 Hallgartner Hendelberg Riesling Spatlese Goldkapsel Wine Advocate 90 points 2009 Hallgartner Schonhell Riesling Spatlese Trocken Wine Advocate 90 points 2009 Hallgartner Jungfer Riesling Auslese Wine Advocate 91 points 2008 Hallgartner Jungfer Riesling Spatlese Goldkapsel Wine Enthusiast 92 points - 2007 Hallgartner Jungfer Riesling Eiswein Wine Advocate 90 points 2007 Hallgartner Jungfer Riesling Kabinett Wine & Spirits All Rights Reserved. Page 13
Knipser Pfalz, Germany G107410 Rosé Clarette. 2010 - A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. Redolent in fresh white peaches, red berries & cherries. Multi-layered & very complex. G131408 Riesling 2008 - This Riesling is a rarity for Knipser as the house style for Riesling is dry. In 2008, they made this extraordinary Riesling that has 42 grams of residual sugar per liter, but with over 10 grams of acidity. The sweet and the acidity create a wine of great tension and dynamism. On the front of the palate, one experiences a rush of ripe peach, apple and Meyer lemon. On the back of the palate, the acidity kicks in to give the wines a zippy finish. 1208 bottles produced. 9% Alc. 42 grams RS/L. Located in the village of Laumersheim in the Pfalz is one of Germany s most beloved wineries, Knipser. The estate was established in 1850, and is currently run by two brothers, Volker and Werner Knipser. G103209 Steinbuckel Riesling Grosses Gewachs 2010 - Steinbuckel is one of three grand cru vineyards owned by the Knipser estate. The German Grand Cru Grosses Gewachs style is always dry! This Riesling packs a lot of power. Citrus, apples and pears and intense minerality dominate. Finishes long! 516 cases produced. Alc 12.5%. 6 grams RS/L. 6.9 acidity. Knipser makes an amazing selection of wines of every imaginable French and German grape varietal. However, it is their red wines that have earned the Knipser the title of BEST RED WINE COLLECTION OF GERMANY in 2004 by German Critic Gerhard Eichelmann. G131307 Gaudenz 2007 - A blend of 60% Dornfelder, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% St. Laurent. Aged 2 years in used French barriques. Velvety texture. Dark fruit of black cherry, blackberry and hints of lingonberry. If you love the Knipser reds, do not miss this wine. 2,900 cases produced. 13.5% Alc. 1 gram RS/L. Both brothers trained in Burgundy, so Pinot runs in their veins. In 2009, the top German wine guide, Gault Millau, named Knipser Winery of the Year! Knipser beat out 900 of the most prestigious German estates for the title. G107809 Blauer Spatburgunder 2009 - Spätburgunder is the German name for Pinot Noir. This Pinot Noir was aged 2 years in used oak barrels. Bright cherries and earthy forest floor aromas. Dark cherries and a little spiciness on the palate. 2,000 cases produced. 13% Alc. 1 gram RS/L. All Rights Reserved. Page 14
EDITOR S CHOICE 93 Points - 2009 Mandelpfad Himmelrech Riesling Grosses Gewachs Wine Enthusiast 91 points 2009 Kalkmergel Riesling Spatlese Trocken Wine Enthusiast 89 points 2009 Steinbuckel Riesling Grosses Gewachs Wine Enthusiast 91 points - 2009 Mandelpfad Himmelrech Riesling Grosses Gewachs Wine Advocate 91 points - 2009 Lammersheimer Kalkmergel Riesling Spatlese Trocken Wine Advocate 94 points - 2007 Syrah R Stephan Tanzer s International Wine Cellar 94 points - 2008 Dirmsteiner Mandelpfad Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese Stephan Tanzer s International Wine Cellar 92 points - 2007 Im Grossen Garten Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir) Grosses Gewachs Stephan Tanzer s International Wine Cellar 92 points - 2007 Kirschgarten Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir) Grosses Gewachs Stephan Tanzer s International Wine Cellar 92 points - 2008 Dirmsteiner Mandelpfad Riesling Grosses Gewachs Stephan Tanzer s International Wine Cellar 94+ points awarded the 2006 Im Grossen Garten Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir) by Stephen Tanzer. 94 points awarded the 2006 Kirschgarten Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir) by Stephen Tanzer 94 points awarded to the 2004 Kirschgarten Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir) by Stephen Tanzer. International Trophy BEST SWEET WINE IN THE WORLD for the 2003 Laumersheimer Kapellenberg Riesling TBA, Decanter Magazine s World Wine Awards. Knipser Pfalz, Germany G103607 Bergweg Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir) Grosses Gewachs 2008 92 POINTS FROM STEPHEN TANZER!! Bergweg use to be called Im Grossen Garten. This is one of three grand cru Pinot Noirs produced by Knipser and one of the best examples of what Germany can do with this grape. Aromas of earthy spices of cinnamon and allspice. Bright cherry flavors and a long, spicy finish. 800 6-packs produced. 13.5% Alc. 1 gram RS/L. G108007 Kirschgarten Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir) Grosses Gewachs 2007 92 POINTS FROM STEPHEN TANZER!! This is the second grand cru Pinot Noir produced by Knipser. The vines in the Kirschgarten vineyard are older than Im Grossen Garten. The texture of this pinot is velvety. The aromas are cherry and currants with bright cherries and allspice on the palate. This is indeed a very elegant Pinot. 800 6-packs produced. 13.3% Alc. 1 gram RS/L. G135107 Syrah R 2007 94 points - Stephan Tanzer s International Wine Cellar Wow! A big but elegant Syrah from Germany. Who would have thought. In a blind tasting you would think this syrah came from Crozes-Hermitage. Aromas of raspberry, black pepper, and licorice. On the palate, rich dark fruits, smoked meats and chalky minerality on the back. 300 6-packs produced. 14% Alc. 0.1 grams RS/L. 6.7 grams acidity 6/750ML 6/750ML 6/750ML All Rights Reserved. Page 15
Bassermann-Jordan Pfalz, Germany G133110 Riesling Trocken 2010 - From vineyards above the Rhein River valley comes this wonderful dry Riesling at an affordable price! Flowers on the nose. Bright apples and pears on the palate with well-balanced acidity. Refreshing and very food friendly. 2000 cases produced. 12% Alc. 5.8 grams RS/L. 7.5 grams acidity. G133210 Riesling (Feinherb) 2010- This wine is an example of what wonderfully balanced half-dry Riesling should be. Orchard fruits of apple and pear combine with citrus on the palate. The taste at the front and mid-palate is fruity, but the finish is dry without a hint of sweetness. 1000 cases produced. 11% Alc. 23 grams RS/L. 7.8 grams acidity. G133809 Riesling Kabinett Paradiesgarten 2009 - This wine is a cornucopia of orchard fruits; ripe apples, apricot, peach and pear provide an intense fruit rush to the front of the palate, while the well integrated acidity allows the wine to finish cleanly, leaving the palate devoid of a sweet aftertaste. Located in the village of Deidesheim, the Bassermann-Jordan estate is one Germany s blue-chip estates. The history of the Bassermann-Jordan winery is the story of a family dynasty which, together with others, established and greatly influenced quality-based viticulture in Germany for almost 300 years. Each generation produced great personalities who used their intelligence, expertise and flair as well as their financial and political influence to safeguard and improve the reputation of the winery and the outstanding wines produced in the Pfalz area of Germany. G133909 Riesling Spätlese Leinhöhle 2009 - Viscous and very intense Spatlese with honeyed apricots, peaches and tangerine and citrus at the back. A wonderful wine to accompany blue cheeses and faux gras or Thai food. 200 cases produced. 92 Points Wine Advocate All Rights Reserved. Page 16
Tday, Bassermann-Jordan stands among the top echelon of the world s wine estates. Even the famous German writer and wine lover, Goethe, was a customer of the estate in the early 19th century. EDITOR S CHOICE 91 points 2009 94 points - 2009 Deidesheimer Hohenmorgen Riesling Auslese Wine Advocate 92 points - 2009 Deidesheimer Leinhohle Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese Wine Advocate 92 points - 2009 Deidesheimer Leinhohle Riesling Spatlese Wine Advocate 92 points - 2009 Forster Pechstein Riesling Grosses Gewachs Wine Advocate 91 points - 2009 Forster Jesuitengarten Riesling Grosses Gewachs Wine Advocate 91 points - 2009 Deidesheimer Hohenmorgen Riesling Grosses Gewachs Wine Advocate Riesling Trocken Wine Enthusiast 95 points 2008 Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese Deidesheimer Hohenmorgen Wine Spectator 94 points 2008 Riesling Auslese Forster Jesuitengarten Wine Spectator 94 points 2008 Riesling Beerenauslese Forster Kirchenstück Wine Spectator 94 points 2008 Hohenmorgan Riesling Auslese Wine Advocate 92 points 2008 Jesuitgarten Riesling Auslese Wine Advocate 92 points 2008 Pechstein Riesling Grosses Gewächs Wine Advocate G133409 G133309 G134109 Bassermann-Jordan Pfalz, Germany Riesling Pechstein Grosses Gewächs 2009 - The Pechstein is a Grosses Gewächs or Grand Cru Riesling, which is a model for quality classification that represents the pinnacle of the best German wines. Herbal aromas of apricot skin, pine nuts and lemon oil. The intense peach pit flavor and bright saline character are nicely paired. The finish is noteworthy with its density and pungent spiciness and length. 600 6-packs produced. 13% Alc. 7 grams RS/L. 3.9 grams acidity. 92 Points Wine Advocate Riesling Hohenmorgan Grosses Gewächs 2009 - The Hohenmorgen is a Grosses Gewächs or Grand Cru Riesling, which is a model for quality classification that represents the pinnacle of the best German wines. Pungent scents of mint, sage and white pepper lead to a palate featuring luscious sweet corn and citrus along with hints of gooseberry and a slightly sweet and sour persistent finish. 700 6-packs produced. 13% Alc. 7 grams RS/L. 4.3 grams acidity. 91 points Wine Advocate Riesling Auslese Hohenmorgen 2009 - Tropical fruit and salty minerality on the nose. Concentrated luscious papaya, mango and grapefruit on the palate. Honeyed and ripe with botrytis. 120 6-packs produced. 9% Alc. 110 grams RS/L. 7.9 grams acidity. 94 Points Wine Advocate 6/750ML 6/750ML 6/375ML All Rights Reserved. Page 17
G105110 Dr. Wehrheim Pfalz, Germany Pinot Blanc (Weissburgunder) Buntsandstein 2010 - The German name for Pinot Blanc is Weisseburgunder. This wine was picked at Kabinett-level quality. The wine has wonderful aromatics with apples and citrus on the nose. Bright fruit of apples and pears on the palate. 1,000 cases produced. 13.5% Alc. 1.3 grams RS/L. 6 grams acidity. G114710 G106210 Pinot Blanc (Weissburgunder) Muschelkalk 2010 - This is a single vineyard Pinot Blanc from the Muschelkalk vineyard, which contains soils rich in sea shells and limestone. Wet stones and ripe apples and pears on the nose. On the palate, the wine shows layers of apple, pear with an intense minerally finish. Superb! 416 cases produced. 14% Alc. 1.5 grams RS/L. 6 grams acidity. Pinot Blanc (Wiessburgunder) Mandelberg Grosses Gewächs 2010 This is a grand cru Pinot Blanc from the best German winery for Pinot Blanc. An explosion of minerals, apples and pears on the palate with a finish that goes on and on! 500 6-packs produced. 6/750ML Located in the Pfalz, Dr. Wehrheim is a Pinot Blanc (Weisse Burgunder) specialist, but also is know for exceptional dry Rieslings and Pinot Noir. 90 points - 2009 Riesling Trocken Buntsandstein S Wine Advocate 89 points - 2009 Birkweiler Kastanienbusch Koppel Riesling Grosses Gewachs Wine Advocate 89 points - 2009 Riesling Rotstuck Trocken Wine Advocate 95 points 2009 Birkweiler Mandelberg Weisser Burgunder Grosses Gewachs - Stephan Tanzer s International Wine Cellar 90 points 2009 Muschelkalk Weisser Burgunder (Pinot Blanc) - Stephan Tanzer s International Wine Cellar 90 points 2009 Chardonnay Keuper - Stephan Tanzer s International Wine Cellar All Rights Reserved. Page 18
G131710 Bender Pfalz, Germany Rosé Secco - A sparkling Rosé from Pinot Noir and Merlot. Fruit forward with fresh strawberries and lime sorbet. Soft bubbles make this sparkler very good-friendly for lighter fare. G131809 White 2010 - A blend of Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Blanc, this white delivers plenty of clear, crisp citrus and exotic fruits. Dry but light in alcohol, this wine is a great accompaniment to shell fish and sushi. G131907 G134310 Red 2007- The Bender Red is a blend of Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet that has been aged in used barriques. On the palate, dark cherries, blackberry and cassis with a good acidic finish that makes this wine an excellent accompaniment to pasta dishes with red sauce, enchiladas or salmon on the grill. Pinot Blanc 2010 A Pinot Blanc with great fruit and minerality along with a good backbone. On the nose, herbs and flowers. On the palate, the wine expresses green mango, green apple and pear matched with intense minerality and well-integrated acidity on the finish. For the past four years, the young Andreas Bender was the managing director and winemaker for the LEO winery. Andreas has now branching out on his own. Andreas purchased his own winery in the Mosel this last Fall. G132207 G132907 Pinot Noir 2007 - Pinot Noir is also a specialty of the Pfalz. Bender s Pinot could be described as fusion-style. He ages his Pinot in French, American and Russian oak barriques. The style is a bit Burgundy, a bit California, but with roots firmly planted in Germany s Pinot traditions. Chardonnay Eiswein 2007 A Chardonnay Eiswein is fairly uncommon. In a blind tasting, this Eiswein won the contract with Lufthansa airlines to provide a dessert wine for the first class cabin. Rich and viscous, this Chardonnay Eiswein is chock full of creamy apple, pear and tropical fruit. I true hedonistic delight. 6/375ML The Bender winery is very young and cutting edge. The winery is one of the few in Germany to make wines in two regions: the Mosel and the Pfalz. This allows Bender to produce outstanding Mosel Rieslings and red wines from Pfalz. All Rights Reserved. Page 19
G115209 Hex Vom Dasenstein Baden, Germany Amour Pinot Noir 2009 -Amour, French for Love, is a semi-sweet red made from 100% Pinot Noir. There is a market for sweet Red wines, but very little product available. We found this fruity Pinot Noir last year and fell in love with it. It is fruity, but not overly sweet. The wine has wonderful cherry and berry flavors, a velvety texture and a soft finish. This is the perfect beginner wine for customers just getting into reds. 833 cases produced. 10% Alc. 50 grams RS/L. Acidity 5.5 grams. Pack Size G115309 Blanc de Noir (white Pinot Noir) 2009 -The Blanc de Noir is a still white Pinot Noir made by not allowing the skins to come in contact with the juice. The wine is not like any other white wine. It is a white that has red fruit flavors. The wine has red raspberry fruit, hints of cranberry and a crisp, zippy finish. 666 cases produced. 13% Alc. 6 grams RS/L. 7 grams acidity. Hex vom Dasenstein is a large cooperative from the Baden region of southern Germany in the village of Kappelrodeck. All the growers in this village cultivate grapes for the cooperative. The production is about 98% pinot noir. G125009 Pinot Noir QBA in the Witch bottle 2009 - The hand-painted Witch bottle commemorates the story of the Witch of Dasenstein, from which the winery takes its name. This Pinot Noir has Old World qualities of forest floor and minerality on the nose. On the palate the wine has dark cherry fruit, plum and a robust tannic structure. 1,250 cases produced. 13% Alc. 1 grams RS/L. The name Hex vom Dasenstein means the witch of Dasenstein in German. The name comes from a local story about the daughter of the town s nobleman. In 1356AD, she had an affair with a commoner from the village. When her father found out, he kicked her out of the castle. The daughter spent the rest of her life living in a cave in the side of a gigantic rock (the Dasenstein) that sits in the middle of one of the vineyards. The locals called her the Hex vom Dasenstein. All Rights Reserved. Page 20
A122807 A122906 Rubinelli Vajol Valpolicella, Italy Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2008 Dark fruits, slightly sour cherry, and minerality on the finish. This wine smells and tastes of the Italian land. 40% Corvina, 30% Carvinone, 20% Rondinella, 5% Oselata, 5% Molinara 555 cases produced. 14% Alc. 5 grams RS/L. 5.5 grams acidity. Amarone 2007 - Rich and velvety smooth with dark berries and dried fruit. A big mouthful of wine, but elegant at the same time. 30% Corvina, 40% Carvinone, 15% Rondinella, 10% Oselata, 5% Molinara 1,110 6-packs produced. 16% Alc. 5.9 grams RS/L. 5.7 grams acidity. 6/750ML The Rubinelli estate was established in the early 20 th century by Gaetano Rubinelli, who designed and built the Chievo Dam along the River Adige, thus supplying electricity to all the Verona Industries. With his new wealth, Gaetano purchase the beautiful estate Vajol. Since its beginnings, the estate grew grapes for other wineries in Valpolicella. In 2006, the estate began bottling its own wines. Today, the estate is run by the current generation of Rubinelli s, the brothers Alberto and Renzo. All Rights Reserved. Page 21
A125010 Josef Weger Alto Adige, Italy Sudtirloer Pinot Grigio 2010 Coming from the cool mountain slopes of the Dolomite mountains comes this zesty, aromatic Pinot Grigio. Bright orchard fruits and citrus aromas on the nose. On the pallet, green apples, pears, lime with a slight hint of sea salt. The finish is racy and thirst quenching. A109109 Sudtirloer Pinot Bianco 2009 - Pinot Bianco is the Italian name for Pinot Blanc. The grape is a particular specialty of Alto Adige. The wine is rich in ripe apples and pears. The acidity is well integrated for a crisp, clean finish. 250 cases produced. 13.5% Alc. 2 grams RS/L. 6 grams acidity. A105110 Sudtiroler Gewurztraminer 2010- Fermented in stainless steel tanks. This dry Gewürztraminer is very aromatic with juicy tropical fruits on the palate. Delicate texture with spice cake flavors on the finish. Very elegant! 166 cases produced. 13% Alc. 6 grams RS/L. 5 grams acidity. The Josef Weger winery is located in the alpine region of northern Italy, Alto Adige. The Weger family was one of the first family wineries in the region to bottle their own wine, starting in 1820. A105008 A106504 Sudtiroler Lagrein 2007 - Lagrein is a native grape of the Italian Tyrolean Alps. Aged in big barrels. Dark cherries and plums on the nose. On the palate, dark fruits of cherries, plums, blueberries with a velvety finish. 375 cases produced. 13% Alc. 1 grams RS/L. 5 grams acidity. Maso Delle Rose Joanni 2004 Nick named the Super Tiroler, this red is a blend of equal parts Lagrein, Cabernet and Merlot. The Joanni is aged in French barriques for 12 months. On the palate, the wine shows fruit of the forest berries with hints of dark chocolate. Firm tannic structure for excellent aging potential. This wine screams for a ribeye. 333 cases produced. 13.5% Alc. 3 grams RS/L. 5 grams acidity. 91 points 2005 Maso della Rose Merlot Wine Enthusiast 89 points 2006 Maso della Rose Pinot Grigio Wine Enthusiast 88 points 2005 Maso della Rose Pinot Grigio Wine Enthusiast BEST BUY 91 points 2006 Sudtiroler Lagrein Wine & Spirits 90 points 2004 Joanni Wine & Spirits BEST BUY 88 points 2008 Sudtiroler Lagrein Rosato All Rights Reserved. Page 22
A109406 Roeno Valpolicella, Italy Enantio 2006 - Enantio is a wild grape native to Trentino. In the first century AD, the Roman wine writer Plinio wrote about this grape. It was rediscovered again in the 20 th century. Roeno s Enantio is a big red with a great tannic structure. On the palate the wine has dark fruits of berries, cassis and spice. The finish is long. I tasted this wine against a well-known California Cabernet and the Enantio had more power and complexity. 2,083 cases produced. 14% Alc. 2 grams RS/L. 6 grams acidity. A123409 Riesling 2009 An Italian Riesling now you don t see that everyday. This is the first vintage for Cantina Roeno and they asked their friend and German winemaker, Andreas Bender to provide some of his expertise with Riesling in a consulting basis. As a first vintage, this Riesling turned out very week. It show all the typical Riesling characteristics, but is a bit richer and fuller on the palate from its German cousins. This is a great option for Italian restaurants that want a Riesling, but they want an Italian one. 2,083 cases produced. 12% Alc. 2 grams RS/L. 6 grams acidity. The 'Roeno' Estate is set in truly magnificent countryside, at the foot of Monte Baldo, in the Adige Valley, not far from Garda Lake. The estate was established by Rolando and Giuliana Roeno. Today, their children Cristina, Roberta and Giuseppe run the estate. 2 Glasses 2006 Enantio Gambero Rosso 2 Glasses 2004 Cristina Gambero Rosso All Rights Reserved. Page 23
Stift Klosterneuburg Thermenregion, Austria Reg. Case Price Pre-Arrival Case Price NEW FOR MAGELLAN The history of Klosterneuburg Monastery began in the year 1114 and with it the history of the Klosterneuburg Monastery Winery. Traditionally associated with scholarship and art, viticulture ripened under the caring eyes of the Augustinian canons into the most important economic sector in Klosterneuburg. At an age of roughly 900 years, Klosterneuburg Monastery Winery is not only one of the oldest wine estates in Austria, but also one of the largest with its 108 hectares of cultivated land. The variety of terrain is unique: The wines of Klosterneuburg Monastery Winery grow in selected vineyards in Klosterneuburg, Vienna, Gumpoldskirchen and Tattendorf, four wine-growing areas with differing characteristics. At each of these four locations, precisely those types of grapes are grown that correspond best to the prevailing conditions. The cellars of Klosterneuburg are four stories beneath the historic Baroque monastery, the walls of which date back to the ancient Romans. Klosterneuburg is also the first winery in Austria to be designated carbon-neutral by the Austrian government. The historic monastery attracts over 150,000 visitors per year. A123610 Klostersekt - The classic Klostersekt is a blend of 60% Welschriesling (Italian Riesling) and 40% Grüner Veltliner. The ripe grapes are harvested earlier to ensure an aromatic and fresh taste. This sparkling wine is superb balanced with a lemon citrus acidity and finish. The fine and soft mousse makes this sparkling wine to a tingly experience. The wine is aged on the lees for minimum nine months. 13% Alc. 7.5 RS/L. 7.3 acidity. A123710 A123010 A123809 Klosersekt Rosé This Rosé Sparkling is made of Austirans most important red wine grape: Blauer Zweigelt. The ripe grapes are harvested earlier to ensure an aromatic and fresh taste. Elegant and pink. A liaison of refreshing treat and charming perlage makes this Rosé Sparkling a pleasure not only as an aperitif. Gooseberry, melon and raspberry dance jaunty in the glass. This light and fruity Rosé knows to infatuate in every sense. 11.5% Alc. 12 grams RS/L. 6.5 acidity. Wiener Nussberg Gemischter Satz 2010 - This is a field blend of Gruner Veltliner, Riesling and Pinot Blanc. Gemischter Satz is from the Nußberg, which is the most famous vinyard in Vienna. This wine presents itself youthful and fresh. Because of its multi-layered bouquet of green Apple, flower flavour and notes of stone-fruit together with luscious acidity, it offers uncomplicated pleasure. This Gemischter Satz is a very fruitful and lively wine, which matches perfectly with light dishes. 12% Alc. 5.8 grams RS/L. 6.1 grams acidity. Zweigelt Tattendorf 2009 A Zweigelt from the place where Zweigelt was invented. In 1922, Professor Zweigelt created the varietal at the Klosterneuburg School of Winemaking by crossing Blaufrankisch and St. Laurent. Deep ruby red with a youthful character, a strong aroma of ripe dark cherries, juicy and powerful on the palate, with elegant extract sweetness and a subtle tannin structure. Aged 8 months in large oak barrels. 12.5% alc. 2.8 grams RS/L. 4.6 grams acidity. All Rights Reserved. Page 24
Stift Klosterneuburg Thermenregion, Austria A123909 Reg. Case Price St. Laurent Thermenregion 2009 - The St. Laurent variety, which comes from France and belongs to the Burgundy family, requires a warm and none-too-moist growing environment, since it is particularly vulnerable to frost. The early-ripening St. Laurent grape enjoys ideal conditions on the alluvial gravel soil of the vineyards worked by the Klosterneuburg Monastery Wine Estate in Tattendorf. Colored deep ruby red and with an aroma subtly reminiscent of fully ripened cherries and sour cherries, it presents itself to the palate as consummately homogenous, fruity and juicy. 12% alc. 2.3 grams RS/L. 5.4 grams acidity. Pre-Arrival Case Price All Rights Reserved. Page 25
A121609 Graben Gritsch Wachau, Austria Grüner Veltliner Steinfeder Setzäcker 2009 - On the nose herbs and white pepper. Crisp grapefruit and apple on the palate with white pepper spicyness on the finish. Very refreshing! 166 cases produced. 11.5% Alc. A123010 Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Steinterrassen 2010 - Smokey gun flint on the nose. On the palate, rich and viscous with grapefruit and herbs, spicy white pepper and intense stony minerality. 416 cases produced. 12.5% Alc. Graben Gritsch is from the Wachau in Austria, which could be considered the Napa valley of Gruner Veltliner. The ancient vineyards are terraced along the Danube river. The Gruners from this estate are so intense in their minerality that they are literally liquid stones in a glass. Magellan is pleased to have our first winery from this region in our portfolio. A123110 Grüner Veltliner Schön Smaragd 2010 - Josef Gritsch s vineyards are in Spitz at the western, cool end of the Wachau. So although this is a richer Smaragd style of wine, it is still crisp, cool and fresh. The green fruits dominate, with just a hint of sweeter spiced pineapple. 166 cases produced. 13% Alc. CELLAR SELECTION 90 points 2008 Setzberg Smaragd Riesling Wine Enthusiast 88 points 2008 Gruner Veltliner Wine Enthusiast A123210 Riesling Bruck Federspiel 2010 A rich Austrian Riesling, but also cool and poised in character. Lightly aromatic. Currants and spicy fruit offer delicious crispness. 250 cases produced. 12% Alc. All Rights Reserved. Page 26
A108609 Triebaumer Burgenland, Austria TRIE WHITE 2010 - The TRIE WHITE is the new companion to the TRIE RED. This white is a blend of 80% unoaked Chardonnay, 10% Yellow Muscat and 10% Muscat Ottonell. On the nose, TRIE WHITE is very aromatic with Spring flowers and melons. On the palate, fresh Summer peaches, melons and lemony citrus. Crisp and zippy on the finish. 2,083 cases produced. 12.5% Alc. 3 grams RS/L. 6.5 grams acidity. A104309 TRIE RED 2010 - A blend two Austrian red grapes Zweigelt and St. Laurent with a little Cabernet Sauvignon, TRIE is bursting with cherry and red berry flavors with a slightly spicy finish. Fermented in large neutral oak casks, this wine has no wood flavors to interfere with the food. Perfect with pizza, BBQ, poultry and even seafood dishes. 3,333 cases produced. 13% Alc. 1 gram RS/L. 4.8 grams acidity Weingut Günter Triebaumer is located in the wine region of Neusiedlersee-Hügelland, which is on the western shore of the large, very shallow lake Neusiedler. The Triebaumer estate has been making wine since 1691. 90 points Muscato A La Carte Magazine CELLAR SELECTION 92 points 2008 Weite Welt Wine Enthusiast 90 points 2008 Ruster Ausbruch Wine Enthusiast 89 points 2008 Blaufrankisch Reserve Wine Enthusiast 90 points 2007 Ruster Ausbruch Wine Enthusiast BEST BUY 87 points 2008 TRIE Red Wine & Spirits A106909 A104409 A104506 Blaufrankisch 2009 - Intensive nose of cherries and black pepper. Dry, vivacious-juicy classic Blaufränkisch-fruit, fine tannic structure, inviting flavors of dark berries and cherries with a zesty-animating finish. 1,500 cases produced. 13.5% Alc. 1,666 cases produced. 13.5% Alc. 1 gram RS/L. 5 grams acidity. Muscato - This Muscato is produced in the d Asti method using the yellow muscat (Gelber Muscateller) grape. Light and effervescent, this sparkler is packed with fruit. Citrus and granny smith apple explode on the palate. Refreshing finish! 1,666 cases produced. 7% Alc. 90 grams RS/L. 9.5 grams acidity. Ruster Ausbruch 2008 - Ruster Ausbruch is a special botrytis dessert wine that comes only from the village of Rust. The style of a Ruster Ausbruch is closer to a Sauterne than a German late harvest Riesling. Made from 100% Welshriesling. Dried fruits and honey on the nose. On the palate, tropical fruits, apricots and honey. Fairly viscous mouth feel. 12% alcohol. 200 6-packs produced. 11% Alc. 242 grams RS/L. 90 points Wine Enthusiast. 6/375ML All Rights Reserved. Page 27
A107909 Zull Weinviertel, Austria Lust & Laune Gruner Veltiner 2010 - Lust und Laune mean Joy and Pleasure in German. This Grüner provides plenty of pleasure. The nose has the distinctive pepperyness associated with Grüner. On the palate, grapefruit, herbs, apple and spicy white pepper on the finish. 1,666 cases produced. 11.5% Alc. 3.5 grams RS/L. 6.2 grams acidity. BEST BUY Wine Enthusiast A108809 Lust & Laune Blauer Portugieser 2010 - Ruby red, youthfully fresh bouquet. A fruity, easy drinking red wine loaded with fresh raspberries and strawberries. On a hot day, you could also serve this wine chilled. 833 cases produced. 12% Alc. 1 grams RS/L. 4.6 grams acidity. Situated one hour Northwest of Vienna, Weingut Zull is located in the wine region of the Weinviertel. The Zull family is one of the leading wineries from the Weinviertel region of Austria. The winery specializes in Grüner Veltliner and Riesling, but also makes some spectacular Pinot Noir and dessert wines. Young Phillip Zull is the current generation to run the estate. 91 points 2009 Aussere Bergen Gruner Veltliner Wine Enthusiast 91 points 2009 Innere Bergen Riesling Wine Enthusiast 89 points 2006 Pinot Noir Wine Enthusiat 92 points 2008 Riesling Eiswein Wine Enthusiast 91 points 2008 Gruner Veltliner Aussere Bergen Wine & Spirits 91 points - 2008 Innere Bergen Riesling - Wine Enthusiat 90 points - 2008 Gruner Veltliner Aussere Bergen - Wine Enthusiast A108009 A108109 A116008 Gruner Veltliner Weinviertel DAC 2010 - Austria is implementing an appellation control system similar to the Italian DOC, but the Austrian system Is called DAC. The Weinviertel wine region is one of the first to implement a DAC around Grüner Veltliner. This Grüner typifies the expression of the grape in this particular region. The wine has wonderful peppery notes combined with citrus on the nose. On the palate, the shows grapefruit, melon, citrus, white pepper and nice minerality on the finish. 1,250 cases produced. 12.5% Alc. 2 grams RS/L. 5.5 grams acidity. 89 points Wine Enthusiast Gruner Veltliner Aussere Bergen 2010- The Aussere Bergen is harvested later. It shows the versatility of Grüner. The grape can make simple, crisp whites or rich, full-bodied wines with great aging potential. More rich and viscous on the palate, the Assere Bergen has ripe tropical fruit, mango and Asian pear with good acidity on the finish. 416 cases produced. 13.5% Alc. 3.5 grams RS/L. 5.1 grams acidity. 92 points Wine Enthusiast Riesling Innere Bergen 2008 - Austria produces a lot of wonderful Rieslings, which are quite a bit different from their German cousins. Austrian Riesling is always fermented dry. This wine has lime, apples and pears on the nose. On the palate, Riesling wonderful fruitiness shines through even though the wine has only 6 grams of residual sugar. The finish has a silky minerality that lingers on the palate. 833 cases produced. 13% Alc. 6 grams RS/L. 6.4 grams acidity. 91 points Wine Enthusiast All Rights Reserved. Page 28
A122510 Pittnauer Burgenland, Austria Weisse Reben 2010 100% Chardonnay aged in used French oak barriques. Very elegant and will remind you of white Burgundy. Ripe pears and golden apples mingle with chalky minerality on the back. 583 cases produced. 12.5% Alc. 1 grams RS/L. 5.3 grams acidity. Weingut Pittnauer is located in the wine region of Neusiedlersee. The special microclimate of this district is characterized by Austria's longest hours of sunlight, high humidity and moderate temperatures influenced by the large, shallow lake, the Neusiedlersee. A106008 A121907 St. Laurent Dorflagen 2008 - PINOT NOIR ON STERIODS! St. Laurent is a grape found in Austria and southern Germany that is related to Pinot Noir, but it is much bigger in style than most pinots. Sometimes St. Laurent is compared to a big Central Otago Pinot Noir. The Klassik is a St. Laurent that sees only 6 months in used barriques. Fruit-forward style. Dark cherries and blackberries on the palate. 100% Biodynamic! 666 cases produced. 13% Alc. 1 grams RS/L. 5.4 grams acidity. Red Pitt 2007 - A red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Blaufrankisch. Rich and full-bodied with dark berry fruits with cracked black pepper and good acidity on the finish. 2,500 cases produced. 13% Alc. 2 grams RS/L The Pittnauer winery has transformed itself into a 100% biodynamic winery. BEST BUY 89 points 2008 St. Laurent Dorflagen Wine & Spirits 90 points 2005 Pinot Noir Reserve Wine Spectator 89 points 2005 St. Laurent Alte Reben Wine Advocate 88 points 2006 St. Laurent Klassik Wine Enthusiast All Rights Reserved. Page 29
A100908 Hans Igler Burgenland, Austria Blaufrankisch Classic 2008- The Classic is the starting point for the Igler Blaufrankisch wines. Bold and spicy and blackberry, cassis and cracked pepper on the finish. Great wine for burgers and brats on the grill. 2,500 cases produced. 13% Alc. 1 grams RS/L. 5.6 grams acidity. A113007 St. Laurent 2007 - St. Laurent is thought to be a cousin of Pinot Noir. The grape does share some similarities on the nose to Pinot, but in the glass it is a whole other animal. Dark purple in color. On the palate, more robust with black fruits instead of cherries. If you are a Pinot lover, you need to try St. Laurent. 1,000 cases produced. 13% Alc. 1.3 grams RS/L. A101207 Vulcano 2007 - Vulcano is a cuvée of 60% Blaufränkisch, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Zweigelt and 5% Merlot. Aged 15 months in French barriques. The wine is dark ruby-garnet in color with delicate cherry tones on the nose. Erupting with red berry flavors and a medium-long finish slightly spicy finish. 5,000 cases produced. 13.5% Alc. 1.2 grams RS/L. 90 points Wine Enthusiast Situated two hours south of Vienna in the town of Deutschkreuz, Weingut Hans Igler is located in the wine region of Mittelburgenland. This estate was one of the pioneers of red wine production in Austria. 94 points 2008 Ab Ericio Wine Enthusiast 90 points - 2007 Vulcano Wine Enthusast 92 points - 2006 Vulcano - Wine & Spirits 91 points - 2005 Vulcano - Wine Enthusiast 90 points - 2004 Vulcano - Wine Enthusiast All Rights Reserved. Page 30
Magellan Beer Portfolio A Family Tradition! Braumeister George Zimmerer (Left) 1890 s Chicago Great Grandfather of Erik Quam, Founder of All Rights Reserved. Page 31
Brewery Overview Schweinsbräu beer comes from the organic farm of Herrmannsdorf, which is located on the outskirts of Munich in the beautiful Bavarian countryside. Herrmannsdorf is the vision of Karl Ludwig Schweisfurth, who is one of the pioneers of organic, sustainable agriculture. Mr. Schweisfurth owned the largest, industrial meatpacking corporation in Europe, but in 1984 he turned his back on his old life, sold the company, and started the Herrmannsdorf farm. At Herrmannsdorf, Mr. Schweisfurth has been able to realize his vision of raising livestock with a respect for life of the animal and the dignity of the workers. B001 B002 B003 Schweinsbrau Beer Bavaria, Germany Beer Description Gold - The Gold is a traditional Munich-style Helles beer, which is a pale colored lager that is a cousin to Czech pilsners. Grainy malt character, with smooth grassy butter in the mouth. The hops give it a balanced bitter-lemon cleanliness that lasts through to the end. Finish is refreshing and slightly vanilla, leading to a long hoppy, malty but clean aftertaste. A superb and quaffable beer for those hot summer afternoons. 500ML bottles. Weisse - A traditional hefeweizen wheat beer, but the fermentation happens in the bottle instead of a tank. The result is a fresher, more lively hefeweizen. The liquid is cloudy, the colour is pale brown. The low head is yellowish. On the nose, aromas of banana candy, earth, wheat sourness and green bananas. On the palate, sweet notes of fruit candy. Some dry mineral flavours. Roasted hints of toffee. The aftertaste is balanced with some yeasty flavors. Green bananas on the finish. 500ML bottles Dunkel - The dunkel is a tradtional dark lager typical to Bavaria. This beer is dark brown in colour with reddish highlights. Nose is slightly earthy. Taste is immediately honeyed and malty, perfumy with a hit of almond and cherry. Malt dominates as you would expect though some bitter hops do peep though. 500ML bottles. 20/500ML 20/500ML 20/500ML All Rights Reserved. Page 32