The Duke found this tremendous wine bargain two years ago. Your response to our offering of the previous vintages was strong and we are thrilled to tell you that the 2006 vintage is now available.

Cotes du Rhone is in the northern Rhone Valley (shown in green on the map of France to the right) near the area where Chateauneuf du Pape is made. Wines from this area are generally Syrah-based. The outstanding Delas Winery is owned by the Louis Roederer family who produces the famed Cristal Champagne.

The staff at the Duke has had the opportunity to enjoy this delicious wine over the years and all agree it is the kind of value that we love to offer. We think it tastes like a classic Cotes du Rhone with lovely fruit, delicate tannins, a nuance of oak and a lingering finish. It is ideal for serving with hearty dishes and perfect with down-home comfort food. Keep in mind that we are talking magnum here. It is a classy, beautiful package as well, with a traditional Rhone crest embossed on the bottle. (Perfect as a hostess gift, too.)

Now, let's talk about our terrific price. This wine is a bargain at the regular list price of $25.00 each. The Duke sharpened his pencil and is discounting it to just $19.99 for each magnum. Order 6 (the equivalent of a full case of wine) and we will discount it even further to $112.50 (that's just $18.75 per 1.5L bottle) - a true wine bargain in these days of a weakening dollar.