Weekly Wine Tastings

September 10th-11th, 2010

Please join us for our FREE Wine and Beer Tastings  - Friday from 3-7 pm and Saturday 1-6; this week we are tasting:

WINE 

With Labor Day behind us, the kids back at school and our little taste of cooler this past weekend the idea of Autumn being just around the corner has truly set in. So running with that theme we've put the concentration on the European side of things. We're trotting out some new wines that will be featured in the store through the autumn months. They all make for great drinking either on their own or pairing with a range of dishes and, of course, are a great value.

2008 Savoie "Jongieux" Eugene Carrel & Fils
Savoie, France
Made from the native Jacquere grape this lovely white is freshness incarnate. Shows vivid flavours and aromas of crunchy green apple, Bosc pear, and white floral nuance from start to finish.
Bottle: $11.99 Special: $10.79 Case: $10.19

2009 l'Herault Guibert Pont de Gassac Rouge Mas De Daumas Gassac
Languedoc, France
A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 20% Syrah the wine shows subtle aromas of mixed fresh berries, tobacco, spice, dried herbs, and violets that lead to a finish that shows a pleasantly chalky mineral quality. Delicious and absolutely age-worthy but will drink well right now.
Bottle: $14.99 Special: $13.49 Case: $12.74

2009 Mencia "Avante" Bodegas Triton
Castilla y Leon, Spain
It reveals an expressive perfume of violets, cherry, raspberry, and liquid minerality. Aromas of sweet and spicy wildflowers compliment the bright fresh raspberry and dark cherry flavors. The balance of spiciness and fruit is carried through to the long elegant finish.
Bottle: $17.99 Special: $16.19 Case: $15.29

2007 Rosso Di Toscana Avignonesi
Montepulciano, Tuscany
An aromatic, silky smooth blend of Prugnolo Gentile (40%), Cabernet Sauvignon (30%), and Merlot (30%). Shows a deep ruby colour and an explosive but approachable aroma of violets, cola, red fruits, mineral, and earthiness. The palate show flavours of fig, chocolate and some smokiness with big ripe fruit and firm, ripe tannins with a round, harmonious finish.
Bottle: $17.99 Special: $16.19 Case: $15.29

BEER and etc...

Friday evening we have Jason from Legends Ltd. pouring selections from their unique portfolio of fermented delights.

"the Saint" Artisanal Cider
Crispin Cider Co.(Minneapolis, Minnesota) Naturally fermented with Belgian Trappist yeasts using a premium apple cider blend. The Saint's artisanal Cloudy Filtration style uses racked unfiltered apple wine blended with pure organic maple syrup, a touch of apple juice, no added sugar or preservatives, and is filtered cold to retain flavor and complexity.6.9% Alc./Vol.
Regular: $7.49 22oz. Special: $6.74 22oz.

Unfiltered Double Simcoe IPA
Weyerbacher (Easton, Pennsylvania) Double Simcoe IPA is an incredible reward for Hopheads seeking the intense hop flavor in a Double IPA, without the harshness. It is brewed untilizing only the Simcoe hop variety.9% Alc./Vol.
Regular: $7.99 750ml Special: $7.19 750ml

Terrible - Strong Dark Ale
Unibroue (Chambly, Quebec) La Terrible is a dark brown beer on lees and is part of a collection of exotic and refined Unibroue beers brewed using 100% natural raw materials. It may be drunk as an aperitif or as an after dinner digestive. It is equally a perfect accompaniment to game or duck dishes, a pleasant alternative to coffee, or even with dark chocolate desserts. 10.5% Alc./Vol.
Regular: $10.99 750ml Special: $9.89 750ml

Bourbon Barrel Mead
B. Nektar Meadery (Ferndale, Michigan) This very limited batch shows just how complex a mead can be. This mead is made with a blend of orange blossom and buckwheat honey, then is aged in a bourbon barrel. This process mellows the mead and adds a noticeable bourbon flavor for a wonderful sipping mead. This mead ages well. 17.5% Alc./Vol.
Regular: $27.99 375ml Special: $25.19 375ml

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