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Wine Finds Under $15
Each month we bring you two wines that can be found at local wine shops for under $15 a bottle.
Cheers to New Years: Enjoy the Classic Martini!
Savored at the Commodore Club on the Queen Mary II or in the hand of Fred Astaire in a toast to his newest venture, the simple, icy cold martini has long been considered the quintessential American cocktail. It is sleek and elegant and even the conical shape of the martini glass evokes sophistication.
July 2011 Wine Finds
MERLOT ’09 Lockhart (CA) This merlot is produced from grapes grown in northern California. This is a real “food friendly” wine. Deep color and a fine bouquet of currants and herbs and a hint of cherry. The pallet is refined and medium bodied with nice fruit that is not overshadowed with wood. Clean finish. Another great summer wine.
Both these wines were purchased from your local wine Shops and are priced under $15 the bottle.
March Wine Finds 2011
ALBARINO 2008, Bodega Castro Martin, (SPAIN)
This wine is made from the Albarino grape grown in Rias Baixas, an area located on the Northwest coast of Galicia, Spain. It is both a delicate and rich wine with a bouquet of peach and honeysuckle followed by a fresh taste of citrus fruit and mineral. A very unique wine.
CLANCY’S 2007, Peter Lehmann (AUSTRALIA)
This wine is a blend of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. It is dark purple in color with a lively bouquet of berries and is packed with flavors of raspberry and licorice on the palate. The grapes were grown in the Barossa Valley which is considered Australia’s most famous wine growing region.
Both wines were purchased from your local wine merchants And were priced under $15 the bottle.
September Wine Finds
Need an alternative to Sauvignon Blanc? Try this white wine
from the Rheinhessen. It’s has a fruity bouquet of citrus and green apples
followed by flavors of lime, grapefruit and apricots. Lively acidity gives it a fresh,
long finish. “Trocken” signifies the wine is dry. The grape Muller-Thurgau is
named for Dr. H. Muller, from Thurgau , Switzerland who crossed Riesling with a
variety named Madeleina Royale. Great find at a great price.
COL DE LAIROLE 2007, Coteaux du Languedoc, (France)
Rich, deep black cherry color is followed by a forward bouquet of spice and
mature fruit. The blend for this wine includes syrah with its complexity and
raspberry and herb flavors, some pepper and licorice from the Carignan grape,
and hints of cherry from Grenache grape all reinforced by the Mourvedre grape,
the staple of province wines, that gives it good structure.
Both wines were purchased from your local wine merchants and cost below
$15 the bottle.
April 2011 Wine Finds
CHARDONNAY 2009, Les Jamelles (France) This Chardonnay comes from an area called Pays d’Oc located in southern France. It has a golden, clear color with a bouquet of pears and green apples. The taste is clean and lemony with just the right amount of vanilla from French Oak to retain the chardonnay characteristics. Nice fresh finish and a great price.
PINOT NOIR 2009, Bogle Vineyards (CA) Bogle Vineyards is a family affair and they produce some very attractive wines at very good prices. This Pinot Noir has the a lovely bouquet of wood strawberries followed by gentle flavors of berries with hints of vanilla reflecting aging for 12 months in French and American oak. Really nice, elegant finish.
Both wines were priced under $15 the bottle and were purchased from local wine merchants.
February 2011 Wine Finds
PINOT GRIS 2009, Morgan (CA) R & D Franscioni Vineyard. All the grapes for this Single Vineyard Pinot Gris came from an area comparable to France’s Alsace. This wine has a tropical bouquet with lemon tones as a result of four months in French oak barrels. The palate is well balanced , complex and rich in flavors. A full, elegant finish makes this wine a perfect dinner partner. The grape Pinot Gris is also known as Pinot Grigio.
Wine Finds-July 2010
Lovely tropical bouquet followed by a light, elegant and
balanced wine that offers refreshing flavors of grapefruit
and slight hints of lemon. A wonderful summer wine.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON RESERVE SELECTION 2007
Hayman & Hill Winery, Napa, (CA)
Great Napa Cabernet berry bouquet. It is a full-body wine that is
complex and well structured. Look for flavors of chocolate, plum,
and exiting spices plus a full, rich finish.
DOMAINE STE. MICHELLE BRUT, N/V (WA STATE)
When you celebrate the 4th, bring out a very chilled bottle of
this Sparkler. It has very busy bubbles, a toasty bouquet
and refreshing apple flavors. Great with snacks and dips.
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