The best time to restock your wine inventory – or taste our featured wines – is the last Saturday each month. Mixed cases are discounted 20%
Wine Down Saturday
February 26, 2015 · by ·
February Featured Wines – 2013 The Marktree Estate Chardonnay & 2013 The Marktree Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, South East Australia Sauvignon
February 1, 2015 · by ·
2013 The Marktree Estate Chardonnay, South East Australia $11
The Marktree Estate produces classic varietals as modern wines. This is a crisp Chardonnay with Semillon. It is fresh with delicate floral aromas and rich fruit. On the palate the taste is citrus lime, grapefruit and ripe tropical fruits. This is a medium bodied wine with great balance and a very nice finish. This is an easy wine to sip or pair with foods. Alcohol: 13%
2013 The Marktree Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, South East Australia $11
This Cabernet Sauvignon is a dark garnet in color with aromas of vanilla and briar. On the palate the flavors are black currant fruit and chocolate with a mint twist and vanilla spice. This is a wine with great structure at a very affordable cost. It is a great wine to use for entertaining a crowd. Alcohol: 13%
January Featured Wines – 2013 Domaine du Salvard Cheverny, Loire Valley, France & 2012 Kermit Lynch Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, France
January 1, 2015 · by ·
2013 Domaine du Salvard Cheverny, Loire Valley, France $17
2013 Domaine du Salvard Cheverny is imported from the Loire Valley by Kermit Lynch. The Delaille brothers produce this great value in Cheverny Sauvignon Blanc. This is a blend of 85% Sauvignon Blanc and 15% Chardonnay. The Sauvignon Blanc offers zest on the nose and on the palate with the Chardonnay providing roundness and richness on the palate. This is a wine that will not “knock off your socks” but that is exactly what the Delailles intend. They produce and present the best of the terrior just as Old World wines are meant to do. This is a lovely wine as a appertif or an accompaniment to simple roasted fish or poultry.
2012 Kermit Lynch Cotes du Rhone, Beaumes-de-Venise, France $17
2012 Kermit Lynch Cotes du Rhone in produced in the Southern Rhone area of Beaumes-de-Venise. This wine is made by Jean-François Pasturel at Terres d’Avignon. Typical for Cotes du Rhone blends the varietals in the 2012 vintage are Grenache (66%), Syrah (25%), Carignan (7%), Cinsualt (1%) and Mourvedre (1%.) On the nose it shows violet, rose petal, oak, smoke, mushroom, game, toast, tar, dust, dark fruit, vanilla, tobacco, red fruit, spice box, and cedar. On the palate there is lots of cherry, strawberry, raspberry, licorice, anise, vanilla, musk, black currant, blackberry, dust, leather, currant, and blueberry. Again, this is an Old World wine that is not the “star of the show.” It plays a supporting role by complimenting simple bistro food.
Wine Down Saturday – January 31
December 27, 2014 · by ·
The best day to restock your wine supply is the last Saturday each month – Wine Down Saturday. Mixed cases are discounted 20%. Be sure to check our winter wines – perfect for fireside sipping.
December Featured Wines – Toad Hollow Risque French Sparkling Wine, Languedoc, France & 2012 Boneshaker Red Blend, Lodi, California
December 1, 2014 · by ·
Toad Hollow Winery Risque French Sparkling Wine, Langue Doc, France $17
The white selection for the month is Toad Hollow’s Risqué French Sparkling Wine. While Toad Hollow is a California producer, they like adding wines not from California to their portfolio. This sparkling wine uses Mauzac grapes from Languedoc, France. It is made with the Methode Ancestrale style which is different from most sparkling wines since there is no second fermentation. The wine is bottled before the first fermentation is completed. This is a softer sparkling wine with less bubbles and just 6% alcohol. It is just slightly sweet with tastes of apricots and pears. Consider this an appetif or an after dinner sipper. Great packaging!
2012 Boneshaker Red Blend, Lodi, California $17
The red selection is a new wine produced by California’s Hahn Family Wines under their Boneshaker label. 2012 Boneshaker Red Blend uses 43% Zinfandel for which they are known but adds 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% petite Sirah to give a rich blend of dark fruit with dark chocolate and espresso. This wine is smooth on the palate and may make you think of blackberry cobbler. As you settle into rich chili for the New Year football games, pull out this wine.
Wines of the Month – 2013 Santa Carolina Chardonnay & 2011 Santa Carolina Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile
November 1, 2014 · by ·
2013 Santa Carolina Chardonnay Reserva, Casablanca Valley, Chile $11
Santa Carolina Chardonnay Reserva has a bright gold/yellow color. It features an intense combination of fruity aromas of pear, figs, pineapple and bananas. On the palate, this fruity, fresh and well-balanced wine features ripe tropical fruit and a soft, mild buttery texture, with hints of vanilla and toffee. This wine is aged in oak but the effect is pleasant to make this a well-balanced, medium to full bodied wine. It is a great wine to serve with scallops, salmon, a seafood bisque or leftover turkey! Alcohol: 13.5%
2011 Santa Carolina Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva, Valle del Maipo, Chile $20
This Cabernet Sauvignon has a bright vivid ruby red color. It features ripe cherry and black currant with chocolate and pepper aromas, enhanced by sweet spices, vanilla and cinnamon notes. On the palate, this dry and full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon offers a perfect balance between fruit and oak, ripe and soft tannins and a lingering finish. Wine Enthusiast gives this 91 and says “This Cabernet delivers a complete package at an incredibly attractive price. Aromas of mocha, graphite and vanilla play nicely with core berry scents. Baked berry, vanilla and pastry flavors settle softly, with mellow tannins. Drink through 2018.” This is a perfect smooth and supple wine for richly roasted beef and lamb. Alcohol: 14.5%
Wine Down Saturday – October 25
September 30, 2014 · by ·
Wine Down Saturday – October 25
The best time to restock your wine supply is the last Saturday each month. Mixed cases are discounted 20%. Come taste the featured wines for the month and discover new wines to try.
Wines of the Month – 2013 Wildewood Wine Company Pinot Gris & 2010 Wildewood Wine Company Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon
October 1, 2014 · by ·
2013 Wildewood Wine Company, Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, Oregon $19
2013 Wildewood Pinot Gris is a classic white varietal grown in the Willamette Valley because of the mineral soils and cool climate. The wine has aromas of ripe juicy pear and kiwi plus hints of lemon zest. With fresh acidity, this wine has good texture and a nice feel on the palate. This is a medium bodied wine that is a great pairing for a wide variety of seafood – grilled or spicy – and poultry or pork. Alcohol: 13.4%
2010 Wildewood Wine Company, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon $19
2010 Wildewood Pinot Noir comes from a low yielding, late harvest. This resulted in a vintage of exceptional quality. In 2013 Wine Spectator gave this wine a 94. Montalieu jumped right in with this great vintage. This wine is defined by cherry, strawberry and rhubarb notes. There are hints of cinnamon and oregano. The bright fruits are balanced by slightly earthy notes. Pinot lovers will find this is an outstanding wine from a winemaker and region known for great quality. Think duck, lamb, pork and add some spices such as ginger or oregano and you will have a lovely pairing. Alcohol: 13.6%
Wines of the Month – 2013 Conde Villar Vinho Verde Rose & 2012 Tapada de Villar Tinto/Red, Portugal
September 1, 2014 · by ·
2013 Conde Villar Vinho Verde Rose, Portugal $11
This rose has been selected for September as a salute to the last days of summer. This wine is a bright raspberry color. It is made from Espadeiro grapes that are hand picked and immediately crushed to capture fresh aromas. Even with the light fizz characteristic of Vinho Verdes, this wine is smooth and creamy. As with all Vinho Verdes, this wine needs to be enjoyed within 2 years of bottling. That time is now! Try it as an aperitif or with grilled fish or a salad. Alcohol: 11.5%
2012 Tapada de Villar Tinto/Red, Portugal $13
Our red selection for September is 2012 Tapada de Villar Tinto/Red from the Alentejo region. This very dark ruby wine is made from 4 grapes – Alicante Bouschet, Tourga Nacional, Aragonez and Trincadbra – harvested at night to avoid high temperatures. The nose of the wine is rich with spices and dark fruit. This full-bodied red offers pronounced notes of red berries, dark stone fruit and hints of earth. The tannins are very soft. No rush to enjoy this wine but it is a great pairing for summer’s grilled meats and sausages. Alcohol: 14%
Wine Down Saturday – August 30
July 25, 2014 · by ·
Wine Down Saturday – August 30
The best time to restock your wine supply is the last Saturday each month. Mixed cases are discounted 20%. Come taste the featured wines for the month and discover new wines to try.
