Lieb Family Cellars

BLANC DE BLANCS (Sparkling Wine)

2005 Vintage — 285 CASES
RETAIL PRICE — $35/BOTTLE

Using the French Methode Champenoise, our sparkling wine is made from 100% Pinot Blanc grapes and ages 3 years before being disgorged in small lots to guarantee a crisp, fresh wine. A repeat winner at the prestigious LA International Wine Competition, and named as a top American Sparkling Wine by Wine Spectator, our Blanc de Blancs is perhaps one of our greatest achievements. This brut sparkler boasts a nose redolent of green apple and pear, accented by hints of citrus, honey, and yeast. The palate comes alive with delicate, refreshing, tiny bubbles creating classic pairings with caviar, oysters, smoked fish, or with rich desserts like chocolate mousse or baked Alaska. SOLD OUT

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MERITAGE (Bordeaux Blend)

2005 Vintage — 160 CASES
RETAIL PRICE — $45/BOTTLE

Our most exclusive wine is a blend of 70% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Malbec, 5% Syrah, and 3% Cabernet Franc. Only made from the best harvests, using ultra low-yield farming techniques (one grape cluster per shoot), this wine is designed for maximum age potential. Floral notes of lavender and violet permeate the nose leading to a deeper bouquet of raspberry, plum and subtle hints of mocha. The palate is deep, layered, and delicious with undertones of white pepper and eucalyptus. This is a big wine, displaying a concentration of lush fruit, hints of earth, and a smooth, complex finish.

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SEPTEMBER MISSION MERLOT

2006 Vintage — 200 CASES
RETAIL PRICE — $9.11/BOTTLE

This limited production wine is dedicated to honoring the memory of those lost on September 11, 2001.  Lieb Cellars is proud to assist the September’s Mission Foundation in its fund-raising program, the “9/11 Campaign”.  For each bottle purchased Lieb Cellars donates 91.1 cents to the fund, which provides educational and cultural programs to remember the victims of 9/11 and to fund the 9/11 Living Memorial Project. (www.septembersmission.org)

A great cause and a great wine value!

Dark fruit notes are accented by hints of vanilla and smoke and white pepper. With mild oak aging and tannins that will soften with age, this is an excellent red table wine that can be cellared or enjoyed today. Pair this wine with pork chop, roast, or loin (with herbs, wine/brown sauce, or breaded)

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BRIDGE LANE MERLOT BLANC (White Merlot)

2008 Vintage - 1000 CASES
RETAIL PRICE — $15/BOTTLE

Our second release of this special white wine made from a red grape is exceptional in two ways. First, the 2008 Merlot Blanc (white merlot) is created using a particular process similar to fine Champagne. Made from the red Merlot grape, the fruit is harvested early in the season, and delicately crushed to extract the most concentrated juice; full of bright fruit flavors and balanced acidity. The juice has no contact to the red skins of the grape, resulting in the wines light color.

In addition to its uniqueness, this wine also has an important charitable mission. The Lieb 2008 Merlot Blanc has been created with a promise to The Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund. Proceeds of this exclusive wine will help support both new and established researchers investigating the causes, prevention and treatment of breast cancer. For more information visit: www.findacure.org

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SYRAH

2008 Vintage — 118 CASES
RETAIL PRICE — $27/BOTTLE

Syrah is one of our favorite grapes and was also the name of our vineyard mascot, who we recently lost to kidney disease. This Syrah wine has been created in his memory. 20% of the proceeds from sales of this wine will be donated to the non-profit Animal Medical Center in NYC for research and treatment of kidney disease in animals. For more information visit:
http://www.amcny.org/supportamc/syrah.aspx.

This is a cool climate Syrah without the jammy fruit found in many warm climate Syrah/Shiraz. Instead it is a medium bodied with balanced acidity, showing black fruit and spiced earth. Well-integrated oak aging produces hints of clove and soft tannins, while the addition of Merlot rounds out the mouthfeel.

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