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Solaris 2006 Chardonnay

Posted by Tom Stephenson on January 22, 2009

Let's propose a wine truism: Most bottles that cost under $10, taste like bottles that cost under $5. Sure, you're not spending much, but you actually get less than what you're paying for.

It's the rare inversion of this truism that makes our offer a "Back Up the Truck" free-for-all!

This is the "holy grail" of budget wine drinking, the honest and delicious under-$100 case that eases the pressures of the week without damaging the pressures of the wallet. Just what the doctor ordered? So long as you buy a case, we're happy to offer the Solaris 2006 Chardonnay at $6 a bottle. When you run the numbers, this deal ends up being somewhere between 50% and 75% percent off. (The savings are even greater when you factor in the special free delivery offer - see below.)

We don't put our name on many bottles that clock in under $10. (The last time we did this in fact was over a year and a half ago!) We're not snobs, but we rarely find anything at this price that's interesting. While so many bottles in this value category taste like some demonic fruit cocktail/battery acid combo, what the 2006 Solaris Chardonnay pulls off effortlessly, is a simple honesty and drinkability.

The Chardonnay is rich in style though the key here is *balance.* Moderation has resulted in a crowd-pleasing Chardonnay, where the darker notes are buoyed by a very lively and fresh citrus acidity, giving the wine that texture-matched-to-crispness that has made Chardonnay the world power it currently is. This is a surprisingly forceful bottle of Chardonnay with good concentration and length and an outright theft at this price!

This pricing represents a crazy deal: The Solaris Chardonnay currently retails for as much as $13 per bottle. The times, however, are rife with deals and while today's magic has been in "negotiations" for a few weeks, we are just now taking delivery on our stash. By scoring the entire parcel at well below cost, we're able pass on some rather serious savings.

As long as you buy a case or more, we're happy to price each bottle at $6.

In many cases, the challenge with discounts like this is that because the case prices fall so far below the minimums for free delivery, we have to tack on a nominal fee for delivery. This time, however, we'll go ahead and provide free delivery for all Manhattan addresses for all case purchases! This offer is *only* valid with the Solaris wines.

But please note, the quantities here are not endless - place your bets early! Order now by calling the store at (212) 980-9463 to order.

In stock: Wines that we have in our warehouse or 57th Street Store. While our inventory is 'real-time' and we do our best to provide accurate information, please understand that mistakes can and do occur. The best way to confirm a wine's specific availability is to call the store +1 (212) 980-9463 and ask to speak to a sales representative. Exact quantities, when provided should be used as a general guideline and may vary +/- 1 bottle.

Out of stock: Wines that we have sold out of, but that we may able to re-acquire to fill your order. Please note that you may place an order for an out of stock wine and we will try to obtain it for you at the advertised price. While we will obtain a CC authorization, your Card will not be charged until we have confirmed a wine's availability.

Pre-Arrival: Wine we have purchased that is on its way to us. Due to a number of factors, transportation times vary. If an arrival date is not specified, please call +1(212) 980-9463 for an approximate delivery timeframe.
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