February 2017 Newsletter
February tasting events
Join us on Saturday February 11th , 2pm to 6 pm for a
VALENTINES DAY WINE TASTING
A Selection of wines perfect pour l’amour.
Special discounts will be offered on all wines opened during the tasting
WINE TASTING EVERY SATURDAY
2:00pm-7:00pm
‘Whatever we feel like openingâ€
The Last Saturday Wine School
The last Saturday of each month changes from a ‘whatever we feel like drinking†tasting event to a mini wine school tasting. We’ll pick a topic, theme, etc. and taste with a purpose! The wines we taste will be offered as a package with a discount.
This month it’s back to basics: A Short, (very short) Guide to tasting and evaluating wine. This is very informal with no scheduled start or finish time. Come anytime you want between 2 and 6 pm on Saturday, February 25th Each session will be about 10 minutes!
FEBRUARY “SHORT SIPS†CLASS – BLIND TASTING
NEW WORLD RHONE VARIETAL BLENDS VS. OLD WORLD RHONE WINES
Our blind tastings are always the most popular. This time we’ll taste a selection of new world (US . South Africa) Rhone varietal blends and a selection of wines from the Rhone. We see if we can identify the differences. A one hour educational program, limited to eight people and held in our fine wine room. Because the demand has been so great we are doing the class twice in February – FRIDAY & SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17th and 18th from 5:30 to 6:30pm –– There is a $5 per person class fee and availability is on a first come first serve basis. (A great idea for your group as a prelude to dinner.)
MULLINEUX Wines – One of South Africa’s Finest Wineries
Chris and Andrea Mullineux’s almost meteoric rise to the top of the South Africa tree has been both a pleasure to witness and judging by the quality of wine in the glass…fully justified. Wine Enthusiast recently named Andrea Mullineux its 2016 Winemaker of the Year. This is the first time a South African winemaker has received this honor and only the third woman winemaker winner in the 17-year history of the awards.
2014 Mullineux Syrah,WO Swartland, South Africa- “Black cherry and raspberry fruit streams through, lined with subtle pepper, violet and mesquite shadings. Has flesh and succulence, but stays racy overall, with a lingering sanguine note. Drink now through 2020. 2,430 cases made.†(WS 12/15/16) $32.99
2013 Mullineux Family Wines, Old Vines White, WO Swartland, South Africa- “The 2013 Mullineux White is a blend of 7% Viognier, 80% Chenin Blanc and 13% Clairette including up to 80-year-old vines that is 100% barrel fermented with 15% to 20% new oak (foudre). It has a lovely nose of peach skin, apricot blossom, melted candle wax and just a faint fynbos/menthol scent. The palate is medium-bodied with a slight waxy, dried honey entry with hints of white pepper and lemongrass lending tension and vibrancy towards the zesty finish that displays good length. Superb. (WA 215) $25.99
2014 Mullineux Family Wines Kloof Street Rouge WO Swartland, South Africa- (Syrah makes up 86% of the blend, along with Grenache, Carignan, Mourvedre, Cinsault and some Tinta Barocca.) “The 2014 Kloof Street Rouge has an attractive boysenberry- and blackberry-scented nose that veers towards red plum with continued aeration. It is simple but effective. The palate is nicely balanced with modest weight, the acidic thread lending good tension, backed up with rustic black berry fruit laced with bay leaf towards the finish. It is one of those bottles that before you know…will be empty.†(WA11/15)
Regular price: $19.99 On SALE: $16.99 (While supplies last.)
2013 Domaine Grand Veneur, Château Mazane Vacqueyras, Rhone Valley, France
(60% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre aged in concrete vats and used barriques) “Vivid ruby-red. Fragrant raspberry and cherry scents are complemented by anise and floral nuances that gain power with air. Fresh, sharply delineated red berry and bitter cherry flavors show very good energy and turn sweeter on the back half. Closes with subtle tannic grip, a touch of lavender and lingering sweetness. This suave wine is drinking quite nicely right now.†(Vinous 4/16) Regular price: $25.99 On SALE: $21.99 (While supplies last.)
2014 Domaine François Carillon, Bourgogne Chardonnay, Burgundy, France
“When Louis of Domaine Louis Carillon retired in 2010, the family decided to divide the vineyard holdings, with son François establishing Domaine François Carillon with his portion of land. The result is an impressive Bourgogne, with a spicy nose and some minerality. Clean citrus fruit is backed by a lovely backbone of cream and saline, with oaky spiciness dancing around the edges. Ends in a surprisingly rich finish. Wonderful! (Decanter* 11/22/16) (*Decanter is considered the preeminent wine resource magazine in the UK.)
Regular price: $26.99 On SALE: $22.99 (While supplies last.)
NEW ARRIVALS- Henri Gouges: The benchmark for Nuit-Saint-Georges in Burgundy, France
And something a bit different
A 3.5 ha monopole (meaning the appellation belongs entirely to Gouges) with 30+ year old vines.
2014 Domaine Henri Gouges Nuits-Saint-Georges “Clos des Porrets Saint†1er Cru, -“Bright, deep red. A step up in stony pungency and aromatic lift from the Chênes Carteaux, offering perfumed scents and flavors of black cherry, violet, rose petal and spices. More rigorous in the mouth in the manner of Nuits-Saint-Georges from the south side of the village. Intense, solidly built wine with very good mouth coverage but no excess weight. Finishes with a restrained sweetness, a saline nuance & excellent length.†(Vinous 1/16) $95.99
From 4 different parcels scattered above & below the Premier Cru & and an average vine age of 35 years
2014 Domaine Henri Gouges Nuits-St.-Georges Villages Rouge – “A markedly sauvage nose reflects notes of dark berry fruit, spicy, violet and earth. The middle weight flavors possess an unusually sleek and velvety mouth feel before culminating in a mildly rustic finale.†(Burghound #61) $74.99
And now for something a bit different….2015 Crivelli DOC Grignolino d’Asti,Piedmont, Italy
Grown on a few hectares in Castagnole di Monferrato, the central zone for Grignolino d’Asti production. A vibrant and translucent wine with notes of roses and white pepper finishing with noticeable tannins and fresh acidity. It is pleasantly quaffable and pairs nicely with white meats, salads and fresh cheeses $16.99
MONTHLY SPECIALS
Feb 2017 | Usual | Case (cs.btl cost) |
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*2015 Badenhorst "The Curator" White, Swartland, South Africa | $ 7.99 | $10.99 | $ 84 ($ 7.00) |
*NV De Pro Cava Brut, Penedes, Spain | $ 9.99 | $11.99 | $108 ($ 9.00) |
*2015 Mas des Capitelles Faugeres "La Catiede", Languedoc, Fr. | $ 9.99 | $11.99 | $108 ($ 9.00) |
*2012 Fox Creek "Short Row" Shiraz, McLaren Vale, Australia | $10.99 | $24.99 | $120 ($10.00) |
2015 Merieau Sauvignon Blanc, Touraine, Loire, France | $11.99 | $15.99 | $132 ($11.00) |
2015 Camporosso Gavi, Piedmont, Italy | $11.99 | $14.99 | $132 ($11.00) |
2015 La Leccia "Vivaio del Cavaliere" Toscana Rosso IGT, Italy | $12.99 | $14.99 | $138 ($11.50) |
2015 Quinta do Crasto Tinto, Douro, Portugal | $13.99 | $16.99 | $150 ($12.50) |
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