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United States 2010 Westerly Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Ynez Valley, $14.99: Certainly a style of Sauvignon Blanc we’ve yet to encounter. It’s not citrus or herbal. But complex and intriguing. Perhaps the cause of all this is that the wine comes from the warm foothills of the Santa Ynez Valley. A singular experience to say the… [Continue Reading]
2012 Domaine Saint-Lannes, Cotes De Gascogne, $12.99/Sale $10.99: When we first tasted this blind we thought it was probably a Sauvignon Blanc because of its assertive nose and crisp acidity. “Mais non.” It’s made from Colombard and Gros-Manseng which are star grapes in this part of southwest France. The wine has a lovely nose of… [Continue Reading]
2010 Domaines Les Ondines, Cotes Du Rhone, $13.99/Sale $11.99: You know, we luxuriate in perpetual stupefaction over the quality of these Rhone wines from southern France. They are full flavored and so arousing on the palate. Another thing we particularly like about this “CDR” is its reasonable alcohol level, 13 percent. So many wines these… [Continue Reading]
By Raul Espinosa, Coaltrain Junior Courtesy Clerk Editor’s apology: Espinosa is perpetually trying to curry favor and fortune with his outré notions. That is why he has been recently assigned to our European bureau in Kiev, though he begged for Guatemala City, Zona Una, his home rum tasting turf. But he was last seen, sleeping… [Continue Reading]
This year’s Wine Fest was a rip-roaring riot once again. Besides the Grand Tasting and dinner, all the seminars were particularly inspiring. CLAUDE GAUDIN was here from France and provided wines from several of his Bordeaux estates. He has a very logical winemaking philosophy, “wine is the vine; the vine is wine.” 2009 Chateau Barreyre,… [Continue Reading]
2011 Penya, Pays Des Cotes Catalanes, 3 Liter, $38.99/Sale $34.99: Don’t laugh, this is indeed a box wine. It’s delicious and it’s the equivalent of four standard bottles of wine, thus it is a value at the seemingly high initial price. But the most germane point is that you can sip an occasional glass and… [Continue Reading]
2012 Bieler Rose, Sabine, Coteaux D’aix-En-Provence, $10.99: Yearly this is one of our most demanded roses. Usually it is gone in a month. For good reason…it provides delightful strawberry aromas, with a bright palate and crisp finish. Truly irresistible. If anyone still thinks all roses are sweet, they should try this. It will be a… [Continue Reading]
Editor’s note. We sent one of our most obsequious Junior Courtesy Clerks to Spain to report on the international frenzy over Spanish ham (and to get him out of the store). It’s huge in Paris, parts of Italy (where prosciutto was the king), and even down south in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Here’s what he… [Continue Reading]
The old must give way to the new and the 2012 roses aren’t far off so we’ve decided to put a few of the 2011 roses on sale. We’ve tasted them all recently and they are still tasting great – fresh and sassy, as they should. 2011 Domaine Du Tariquet Rose, Cotes De Gascogne, $10.99/Sale… [Continue Reading]
2011 La Vieille Ferme Red, Cotes Du Luberon, 1.5 liter, $12.99/Sale $11.49: You can get some pretty good jug wines and boxes these days, and the values are enticing. This producer from southern France, east of Avignon, has been one of the best for years. The vintage here gives you velvety red wine flavors with… [Continue Reading]
The 22nd Annual Wine Festival of Colorado Springs Benefiting The Fine Arts Center March 7th, 8th and 9th, 2013 THE WINES OF FRANCE Coaltrain Wine and Spirits, in conjunction with The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, will present the 22nd Annual Wine Festival of Colorado Springs on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 7th, 8th and… [Continue Reading]
Wine score legend: ST: Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar WA: Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate WE: Wine Enthusiast W&S: Wine & Spirits WS: Wine Spectator Despite all the weather, seismic and economic turmoil in the world lately, the “state of the wine” has been rather placid. Stretches of fine international vintages and large volumes mean there… [Continue Reading]
2011 Feliciana Fellgan Lugana, $14.99/Sale $12.99: Trebbiano di Lugana is grown in the shores of Lake Guarda, in northern Italy. It gives a particularly unique, but delicious white wine characterized by graceful, complex flavors. This wine can dazzle the novice and satisfy a demanding connoisseur. 2007 Boasso Barbera d’Alba, $17.99/Sale $13.99: Barbera is a lovely… [Continue Reading]
Wine score legend: ST: Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar WA: Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate WE: Wine Enthusiast W&S: Wine & Spirits WS: Wine Spectator These are a selection of the finest wines we have a Coaltrain. They don’t come cheap. But they are perfect for an awe inspiring gift or a divine holiday dinner. Naturally,… [Continue Reading]
Most of the time, when people think of Marsala, they think of cooking wine. But Marsala can be one hell of a drinking wine either as an aperitif or after a feast. A few weeks ago we tasted just one of these wines. The nose alone was enough to have you see Ala (where the… [Continue Reading]
Coaltrain has a special treat for you this holiday season! Our mixed cases are always a great value with 12 wines for $120. But this season, buy one of our pre-mixed red or red & white cases and you’ll find a 13th bottle of sparkling wine included! The discount from the shelf price is nearly… [Continue Reading]
Now that (thankfully) the elections are past, we have more important issues to consider: what to eat and drink at Thanksgiving! The gobbler and fixings remain the objects of affection, but people bored with the bird and traditional sides are trying different dishes with their Thanksgiving feast. We have some unusual ideas from around the… [Continue Reading]
2009 Joseph Carr Chardonnay, Sonoma Valley, $16.99: Joseph Carr is a new sensation, just coming on the scene in 2005. He makes California-style wines with a French accent. That is, he uses Dijon clones for his Chardonnay grapes and ages the wines in 100% French oak barrels. So you get the French apple, mineral and… [Continue Reading]
2011 Ossiam Macabeo And Sauvignon Blanc, Utiel-Requena, $10.99: Sheer Spanish white refreshment here. Coming from the Utiel-Requena wine zone to the west of Valencia. It could enhance a lot of lighter foods: seafood tapas, or maybe even Ibericos. 2009 Acustic, Montsant, $17.99: Montsant encircles the revered Priorat wine zone of southwest Catalunya. Many different grapes… [Continue Reading]
Great things have been popping out of Washington lately, but at L’Ecole No. 41 winery great things have been happening since just after its founding, way back in 1983. L’Ecole’s wines have won a myriad of awards and volumes of press raves. It all comes from meticulous vineyard management and winemaking know-how. The winery grows… [Continue Reading]
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If you are an experienced wine connoisseur or are purchasing a bottle for the first time, you will benefit from the experience and knowledge of the staff at Coaltrain Wine and Liquor. In fact, we hand-pick every bottle of wine on the shelves, basing selections on how interesting the wine is, how well-made it is and its value for the dollar. [Read More...]
Our staff - the best in the business - hand-picks every wine we carry. We stock the highest quality, most interesting wines at every price point and can help you find just what you're looking for. [Read More...]
From the best craft beers and microbrews to imports from around the world, Coaltrain's experienced beer staff will point you to your new favorite. [Read More...]
We're always tasting to find the best of the many new spirits and liqueurs. If we don't have it, we can find it for you. [Read More...]