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Featured Wines

2009 Louis Max Beaucharme Chardonnay Bourgogne

2003 Señorio de Villarrica Reserva Rioja

2007 Saintsbury Carneros Pinot Noir

2008 Louis Max Beaucharme Pinot Noir Bourgogne

Weekly In-Store Tastings are Saturday from 1-5 PM

Upcoming Wine Tastings

 

September 7 2010 Tasting

Join us this Saturday as we sample these delicious wines, perfect for any Labor Day festivities or end of summer barbecues!

2007 Saintsbury Carneros Pinot Noir

The Saintsbury Carneros Pinot Noir is a sophisticated, elegant red wine from California. The wine hails from Saintsbury's first vineyards in Carneros, and was instrumental in the winery's success and acclaim. A dark ruby red in color, the wine offers earthy aromas of black fruit and smoke, leading to intense flavors of dark cherry with hints of allspice. This is the ideal wine to serve alongside a wide variety of menus, from grilled chicken and game birds to hearty beef dishes.
$24.99 bottle

2008 Botani Moscatel Seco

The Botani Moscatel is a remarkable white wine from Spain's beautiful Sierras de Málaga. Harvested early in the summer months, Botani shows an abundance of lively fruit notes coupled with an astonishingly bright acidity and a long, dry finish.
$14.99 bottle

Previous Tastings and Wine Dinners

August 28 2010 Tasting

Join us as we taste through these remarkable wines!

2007 Rock.Face North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon

The Rock.Face North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon is a delightful red wine and a shining example of California Cabernet. Rich and fruit-forward, this full-bodied wine is expressive and smooth, with a lingering finish making it the perfect complement to a fine steak dinner.
$16.99 bottle

2008 Château Bertinerie Bordeaux Blanc

The Château Bertinerie Bordeaux Blanc is a delicious white wine from the Blaye district of Bordeaux. This crisp and dry wine is the rare white Bordeaux comprised entirely of Sauvignon Blanc, giving the wine a liveliness complemented by a bright acidity. It is perfect for serving alongside grilled seafood dishes.
$13.99 bottle

August 21 2010 Tasting

Join us as we sample two delicious and refreshing wines!

2008 Diehl Pfalz Kabinett Gewürztraminer

The Diehl Gewürztraminer is a delicious white wine from Germany. This early harvest wine is surprisingly dry and crisp, though it retains all of the grape's signature rich fruit flavors.
$11.99 bottle

2008 Tenuta Sant'Antonio Scaia Rossa

The Tenuta Sant'Antonio Scaia Rossa is a beautiful example of the Veneto's Corvina grape. A ruby red with purple hue in color, the wine offers a floral bouquet of red rose and violet, with distinct hints of red and black cherry, plum, blackberry, currant, and raspberry. The full-bodied palate is well balanced and fresh, making this an ideal wine to pair with a variety of dishes, from sausage risotto, gnocchi, and pastas to roast meat dinners, and even chicken and white meats.
$10.99 bottle

August 14 2010 Tasting

Join us as we sample these delicious offerings from Burgundy!

2009 Louis Max Beaucharme Chardonnay Bourgogne

The Louis Max Beaucharme Chardonnay is a delicious and lively white wine. Its bright aromas of white fruit and soft mineral notes lead to a crisp and open mouthfeel, leading to a long dry finish.
$10.99 bottle

2008 Louis Max Beaucharme Pinot Noir Bourgogne

The Louis Max Beaucharme Bourgogne is a delicious red wine. Its bright fruit notes and long soft finish makes it the perfect wine to serve alongside a wide variety of dishes, from grilled salmon and tuna to hearty red meats.
$10.99 bottle

August 7 2010 Tasting

Join us as we sample these delicious wines!

2007 Saintsbury Carneros Pinot Noir

The Saintsbury Carneros Pinot Noir is a sophisticated, elegant red wine from California. The wine hails from Saintsbury's first vineyards in Carneros, and was instrumental in the winery's success and acclaim. A dark ruby red in color, the wine offers earthy aromas of black fruit and smoke, leading to intense flavors of dark cherry with hints of allspice. This is the ideal wine to serve alongside a wide variety of menus, from grilled chicken and game birds to hearty beef dishes.
$24.99 bottle

2009 Regillo Frascati

The Regillo Frascati, made by Tenuta di Pietra Porzia, is a refreshingly dry, rich white wine with an invitingly fruity character that makes it perfect as an aperitif or when served with lighter fare such as seafood and shellfish, or light pastas.
$11.99 bottle

July 31 2010 Tasting

We thought these wines were so perfect for summer that we decided to taste them again!

2009 Domaine de la Pepière Muscadet Sur Lie

The Domaine de la Pepière Muscadet Sur Lie is an escellent white wine from France's Loire Valley Its crisp style and long, dry finish makes it ideal to serve as an aperitif, or alongside shrimp cocktails or clams on the halfshell.
$13.99 bottle

2009 Clos des Briords Muscadet

The Domaine de la Pepière Clos des Briords Muscadet is an excellent white wine from the Loire Valley, harvested from sixty year old vines. A classic Muscadet, it displays a distinct minerality that makes it ideal for light seafood fare such as lobster or pasta with white clam sauce.
$14.99 bottle

2008 Domaine de Roally Viré-Clessé

The Domaine de Roally Viré-Clessé is a delightful white wine from Burgundy's Maconnaise district. The wine is crisp and dry, with soft hints of honey balanced by an inviting minerality and bright acidity. This is the perfect wine to serve alongside salmon or tuna, as well as grilled chicken dishes.
$22.99 bottle

2009 Jean-Paul Brun Côte de Brouilly

The Jean-Paul Brun Côte de Brouilly is a truly exceptional red wine. Medium-bodied yet firm, and displaying intense fruit notes leading to a long, gripping finish, this is a wine best served with a slight chill alongside grilled salmon or chicken dishes.
$19.99 bottle

2009 Jean-Paul Brun Beaujolais L'Ancien

Jean-Paul Brun's Beaujolais L'Ancien is a fantastic red wine. Light-bodied by flush with bright fruit notes and a distinct earthiness, it is a wine best served slightly chilled alongside casual fare such as grilled chicken or hamburgers.
$14.99 bottle

July 24 2010 Tasting

Join us as we sample these spectacular French wines, perfect for the long hot days of summer!

2009 Jean-Paul Brun Beaujolais L'Ancien

Jean-Paul Brun's Beaujolais L'Ancien is a fantastic red wine. Light-bodied by flush with bright fruit notes and a distinct earthiness, it is a wine best served slightly chilled alongside casual fare such as grilled chicken or hamburgers.
$14.99 bottle

2009 Domaine de la Pepière Muscadet Sur Lie

The Domaine de la Pepière Muscadet Sur Lie is an escellent white wine from France's Loire Valley Its crisp style and long, dry finish makes it ideal to serve as an aperitif, or alongside shrimp cocktails or clams on the halfshell.
$13.99 bottle

2009 Clos des Briords Muscadet

The Domaine de la Pepière Clos des Briords Muscadet is an excellent white wine from the Loire Valley, harvested from sixty year old vines. A classic Muscadet, it displays a distinct minerality that makes it ideal for light seafood fare such as lobster or pasta with white clam sauce.
$14.99 bottle

2008 Domaine de Roally Viré-Clessé

The Domaine de Roally Viré-Clessé is a delightful white wine from Burgundy's Maconnaise district. The wine is crisp and dry, with soft hints of honey balanced by an inviting minerality and bright acidity. This is the perfect wine to serve alongside salmon or tuna, as well as grilled chicken dishes.
$22.99 bottle

2009 Jean-Paul Brun Côte de Brouilly

The Jean-Paul Brun Côte de Brouilly is a truly exceptional red wine. Medium-bodied yet firm, and displaying intense fruit notes leading to a long, gripping finish, this is a wine best served with a slight chill alongside grilled salmon or chicken dishes.
$19.99 bottle

July 17 2010 Tasting

Join us this Saturday during the New Canaan Sidewalk Sale as we sample these delicious wines!

2009 Muga Rioja Rosado

The Muga Rioja Rosado has a wonderfully attractive salmom color. It has a nose that covers the senses with fragrances of citrus, pineapple, kiwi and ripe apple. The taste has a note of honey mixed in with a hint of acidity that makes this wine perfect for a summer night.
$11.99 bottle

2007 Mil Piedras Malbec

The Mil Piedras Malbec from Mendoza in Argentina is a rich, lush, and full-flavored red wine. Inviting aromas of wild blackberry and fresh black currant lead to brilliant flavors of ripe raspberry with notes of toasty vanilla. The finish is long and smooth, making this perfect alongside savory stews and grilled meats.
$9.99 bottle

2009 Fuzelo Vinho Verde

The Fuzelo Vinho Verde is a delicious white wine from Portugal, with a bright acidity and slight effervescence balancing its long and refreshingly dry finish.
$5.99 bottle

July 10 2010 Tasting

Join us as we sample these delicious wines, perfect for a hot summer day!

2009 Terres de Saint Louis

The Terres de Saint Louis Vin de Provence is a remarkable and delicious French Rosé. An inviting soft salmon in color, the wine offers bright aromas of tropical fruit followed by ripe red fruit flavors and a long, crisp minerality.
$9.99 bottle

2007 Olivier Lemasson Les Vins Contés Gama-Sutra

This is cutting edge Gamay grape from Vins Contés that will be the hit of any gathering. A delicious quaff that instantly hits the spot, it follows the same vinification process as Lemasson's equally delectable Pinoir de Soif. Bright ruby in color, it carries flavors of cherries and plums with snappy freshness and virtually no tannins.
$16.99 bottle

2009 Broglia Gavi La Meirana

Broglia's Gavi La Meirana is an exquisite white wine made from Piedmont's native Cortese grape. Its light and dry palate contrast neatly with aromas and flavors of bright citrus fruit and floral notes, making this the ideal wine to pair with lighter fare such as seafood and shellfish, white meats, grilled chicken, and light pastas.
$17.99 bottle

July 3 2010 Tasting

Join us Saturday July 3, between 1:00 and 5:00 PM, as we taste some delicious wines, perfect for the 4th of July barbecue!

2007 Rock.Face North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon

The Rock.Face North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon is a delightful red wine and a shining example of California Cabernet. Rich and fruit-forward, this full-bodied wine is expressive and smooth, with a lingering finish making it the perfect complement to a fine steak dinner.
$16.99 bottle

2009 Nieto Senetiner Reserva Pinot Noir

Nieto Sentiner's Reserva Pinot Noir is a bright ruby red in color, and offers a delightful bouquet of cherry, kirsch, and plum notes. This medium-bodied wine is smooth and velvety, and pairs brilliantly with lean meats and creamy cheeses.
$10.99 bottle

2008 Botani Moscatel Seco

The Botani Moscatel is a remarkable white wine from Spain's beautiful Sierras de Málaga. Harvested early in the summer months, Botani shows an abundance of lively fruit notes coupled with an astonishingly bright acidity and a long, dry finish.
$14.99 bottle

June 26 2010 Tasting

Join us as we taste through three exceptional wines, perfect for the summer months!

2009 Bodegas Eidosela Albariño

The Bodegas Eidosela Albariño is a delicious example of Spain's signature white varietal. Its floral aromas of bright citrus fruit and refreshing flavors lead to a particularly long finish, making this the perfect wine to serve alongside seafood and shellfish dishes.
$13.99 bottle

2009 Fuzelo Vinho Verde

The Fuzelo Vinho Verde is a delicious white wine from Portugal, with a bright acidity and slight effervescence balancing its long and refreshingly dry finish.
$5.99 bottle

2007 Orogeny Pinot Noir

From the Russian River Valley’s tiny sub-appellation of Green Valley comes this wonderfully seductive Pinot Noir. With a redolence of ripe August blueberries and a deep ruby color, it is a bona fide palate pleaser. Showing excellent balance and carrying just a bit of plumpness, this is a classy effort with plenty of innate appeal and just the right weight for warm weather events. Pairing suggestions would include rack of lamb, beef menus, and wild salmon dishes.
$19.99 bottle

June 19 2010 Tasting

Join us as we sample two delicious, refreshing white wines and an excellent hearty red, perfect for the grill this Father's Day!

2007 Jacques & Nathalie Saumaize Pouilly-Fuissé

Jacques and Nathalie Saumaize's delightful Pouilly-Fuissé is a delicious white wine. This shining example of Burgundy's signature Chardonnay grape is crisp and bright, displaying all the white fruit notes and subtle creaminess for which the varietal is most well known, with a soft undercurrent of citrus for a bright, crisp, refreshing finish. This is the ideal wine to serve alongside white meat and seafood dishes.
$21.99 bottle

2006 Château Patache d'Aux Médoc

The Château Patache d'Aux is a remarkable red wine from Médoc in Bordeaux. It is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Merlot (30%), Cabernet Franc (7%), and Petit Verdot. Elegant and full-bodied, this delightful red offers rich ripe flavors making that will perfectly complement a variety of red meat dishes.
$17.99 bottle

2009 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc

An ideal selection for pairing with delicious bay scallops, the Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc displays all of the brisk, lemony and melon characteristics which have made this wine so deservedly popular.
$21.99 bottle

June 18 2010 Tasting

Join us Friday, June 18th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM as we sample the delicious Veuve Clicquot Champagne!

NonVintage Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label

The famous Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label - recognizable by sight - makes it the perfect champagne! Dominated by a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay (with a touch of Pinot Meunier) this champagne has a firm structure while still remaining elegant and pleasing to the palate.
$39.99 bottle

June 12 2010 Tasting

Join us and host Alex Meier-Tomkins, Wine Director for Slocum & Sons, as we sample the phenomenal wines of Duckhorn Decoy!

2008 Duckhorn Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon

The delicious Duckhorn Decoy Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a remarkable red wine. Intense flavors of dark cherry and black currant are balanced by soft hints of earth and spice. Its precision and elegance, coupled with its robust character, make this the perfect wine for hearty roast or grilled red meat dishes.
$22.99 bottle

2009 Duckhorn Decoy Sauvignon Blanc

The Duckhorn Decoy Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc is an impressive white wine from California. Bright, lively flavors of white fruit, with a refreshing acidity, make this the perfect wine to serve alongside poultry and seafood dishes.
$15.99 bottle

2007 Duckhorn Decoy Merlot

The Duckhorn Decoy Napa Valley Merlot is an intensely flavored red wine from California's prestigious Napa Valley. Rich and full-bodied, the wine displays bright aromas of dark fruit and floral notes followed by robust flavors leading to a soft and inviting finish.
$22.99 bottle

June 05 2010 Tasting

Join us this Saturday afternoon between 1:00 and 5:00 PM as we sample these refreshing wines

2005 Chateau de Fontenille Bordeaux Rouge

The Chateau de Fontenille Bordeaux is a delicious red wine. A blend of Merlot (60%), Cabernet Franc (25%), and Cabernet Sauvignon, this full bodied wine displays an abundance of dark fruit and earth notes leading to a long, smooth finish. This is the perfect wine to serve alongside grilled red meats.
$12.99 bottle

2009 Chateau de Fontenille Bordeaux Blanc

The Chateau de Fontenille is a crisp and refreshing white Bordeaux. A blend of Sauvignon Blanc (35%), Sauvignon Gris (15%), Muscadelle (25%), and Semillon (25%), the wine offers a fresh and aromatic style with pronounced notes of peach and citrus. This is the perfect white wine to complement fish and shellfish menus.
$11.99 bottle

2008 Botani Moscatel Seco

The Botani Moscatel is a remarkable white wine from Spain's beautiful Sierras de Málaga. Harvested early in the summer months, Botani shows an abundance of lively fruit notes coupled with an astonishingly bright acidity and a long, dry finish.
$14.99 bottle

May 29 2010 Tasting

Hosted by Steve Greenwood

2007 Justin Isosceles

From the famous Justin Baldwin and produced in the "left bank" Bordeaux style, Isosceles mirrors the wines of Bordeaux's Pauillac region. Replete with the familiar left bank trademarks, with its deep purple hue and muscular structure, alert tasters will also find bold aromatics of blackberries and coffee jumping from the glass and deep flavors of currant, briar and cedar gripping the palate in a very extended finish. There is plenty of power featured here and it is a very solid effort.
$54.99 bottle

2006 David Bruce Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

Spring lamb recipes clamor for Pinot Noir and this stellar effort from David Bruce seems like a good trail to follow. Understanding that Pinot Noir aficionados fall into two distinct camps let it be noted that Bruce definitely shows a full, more traditionally Californian style. Displaying perfect Pinot depth and roundness, highlighted by layered flavors of bing cherry, spice and vanilla, it is a fine match for beef, salmon, and baked ham as well as your seasonal lamb menus.
$25.99 bottle

May 22 2010 Tasting

Join us Saturday afternoon between 1:00 and 5:00 PM when we'll taste the following three wines

2003 Señorio de Villarrica Reserva Rioja

The Señorio de Villarrica is a remarkable red wine from esteemed Rioja. A prime example of Spain's signature Tempranillo grape, Villarrica displays intense and inviting aromas of dark fruit with floral notes, followed by lively flavors of black cherry and hints of earth and spice. This is the perfect wine to serve alongside a wide variety of hearty meat dishes, from steak to lamb and sausage.
$17.99 bottle

2008 Crosby Cabernet Sauvignon

The Crosby Cabernet Sauvignon is a delightful red wine from California. Bright, lively aromas of cherry and black currant lead to rich flavors of dark fruit and earth. This is an excellent wine to serve alongside grilled red meats.
$9.99 bottle

2008 Henri Bourgeois Les Bonnes Bouches Sancerre

Henri Bourgeois' Les Bonnes Bouches Sancerre is a delicious white wine. A golden yellow in color, with soft green hints, it displays an aromatic nose of ripe tropical fruit and spice followed by round and well-balanced flavors. This is ideal with seafood and shellfish dishes, or alongside white meats.
$20.99 bottle

May 15 2010 Tasting

2008 Block Nine Caiden's Vineyards Pinot Noir

The Block Nine Caiden's Vineyards Pinot Noir is a delicious, light-bodied red wine. Displaying the characteristic aromas of bright cherry and earth notes which are the mark of a good California Pinot Noir, the wine cements its quality with soft and complex flavors of dark fruit and spice.
$11.99 bottle

2008 Felsner Grüner Veltliner Lössterrassen

The Felsner Gruner Vetliner Lossterrassen has a fresh and subtle nose, lively with just a touch of pepper. The palate is similarly crisp and pristine, with apricot and apple notes and just a hint of orange flower and white pepper. Intensely appetizing with a lingering finish, it is excellent as an apéritif or used to complement dishes ranging from roast pork to sushi.
$14.99 bottle

May 08 2010 Tasting

2009 Vietti Roero Arneis

Vietti's remarkable Roero Arneis is a fascinating white wine. A pale yellow in color, the wine displays a fresh, floral bouquet ripe with citrus and melon notes and a subtle hint of almond. The medium-bodied palate is dry and well-balanced, with a crisp acidity and refined complexity leading to the elegant and lingering finish. Perfect as an aperitif, Arneis' versatility lends itself well to pairing alongside a wide variety of seafood and salad dishes, as well as light soups, or heartier fare such as veal, pork, or chicken.
$19.99 bottle

2006 Elio Sandri Langhe Nebbiolo

Elio Sandri's Langhe Nebbiolo is a delicous example of Piedmont's signature red varietal. Rich and full-bodied, this delightful wine offers aromas and flavors of dark fruit laced with a soft earthiness. Its long finish and inviting profile make this the perfect wine to serve alongside heartier fare.
$19.99 bottle

April 29th Tasting

Thursday, April 29, marks the second annual New Canaan Design District Benefit. Last year's Design District event was a great success and this year should prove to be just as exciting. So, if you are in town, please stop by from 6:00 to 8:00 PM to sample two extraordinary wines we will have open.

2006 Castello Di Bossi Chianti Classico

The Castello di Bossi Chianti Classico is an exemplary red wine, indicative of the exquisite nature of the Sangiovese grape. A floral bouquet of ripe cherry and violet notes is matched by a rich, flavorful palate flush with berry and toasted oak notes which lead to a lingering finishi. Perfect alongside pasta and roasted meat dishes.
$16.99 bottle

2009 Château Calissanne Rosé

The Château Calissane Rosé is a delicious wine from the Provence. Its rich petal color betrays aromas and flavors of bright fruit, while the crisp finish is especially lingering.
$14.99 bottle

Burgundy Wine Dinner

When: Tuesday March 9th, 6:30pm
Where: Cava Wine Bar & Restaurant, 2 Forest Street, New Canaan, CT.

Host: Jacques Lardière, Wine Maker of Louis Jadot

Mr. Jacques Lardière, Winemaker for Maison Louis Jadot will be conducting a wine dinner Tuesday March 9th, at Cava Restaurant.

We feel very fortunate to have Jacques Lardière, pre-eminent spokesman for France's Burgundy region, conducting a wine dinner here in New Canaan. This event should prove to be particularly insightful for those who have taken positions in the Jadot portfolio as well as for those interested in learning more about the Jadot wines. Greeting wines and hors d'oeuvres will be served at 6:30 and we would like to have everyone seated by 7:30.

The price for this extraordinary event is $89.00 per person, plus tax & gratuity. You can view the menu at the Cava Restaurant website and reservations must be made through Cava at 203-966-6946.

Luca Roagna Wine Dinner

When: Tuesday, February 16th, 7:00pm
Where: Aloi Restaurant, 62 Main Street, New Canaan.

Please join us for a dinner hosted by Kevin McKenna of Louis/Dressner/McKenna, Luca's importers here in the U.S. Aloi Executive Chef Margherita Aloi will create a genuine Piedmontese meal for the evening. Price: $80/per person plus tax & tip. Please call Aloi Restaurant for reservations/information. 203-966-4345.

2004 Roagna Barolo Vigna Rionda

The Roagna Barolo Vigna Rionda is a delightful red wine and a shining example of Piedmont's signature Nebbiolo grape. A dark ruby red in color, the wine displays a rich nose of red fruit and spice. Full-bodied and elegantly austere, this excellent wine makes the ideal pairing for roast or stewed red meat dishes, as well as hearty pastas. If you attended our Luca Roagna Wine Dinner, this wine was served with the Main Course of teh Grilled Rib Eye Steak.
$62.99 bottle

2008 Roagna Dolcetto d'Alba

The Roagna Dolcetto d'Alba is an excellent red wine. Dark in color, the wine offers aromas flush with Dolcetto's characteristic almond notes. Rich fruit flavors lead to an especially long and dry finish, making this a versatile wine that will complement a wide variety of dishes. If you attended our Luca Roagna Wine Dinner, this wine was served during the Appertizer course of Veal Tonnato & Polenta
$14.99 bottle

2004 Roagna Barbaresco Asili

The Roagna Barbaresco Asili displays rich aromas of sweet tobacco and wild rose, with full and austere flavors of dark fruit. Its excellent structure and lingering finish make this the perfect wine to pair alongside roast red meat dishes. If you attended our Luca Roagna Wine Dinner, this was the wine that was served with the Main Course of the Grilled Rib-Eye.
$84.99 bottle

Saturday, December 19 - Clicquot Rosé

Host Samantha Barnes, Director: Champagne Veuve Clicquot

Please join our host, Samantha Barnes, Director of Champagne Veuve Clicquot as she spends Saturday afternoon pouring the elegantly styled Clicquot Rosé Champagne on Sale for $49.99 for the month of December.

NonVintage Veuve Clicquot Brut Rosé

The Veuve Clicquot Rosé is a delightful sparkling wine, and a shining example of Rosé Champagne. An enticing rose color with copper accents, the wine offers an elegant and generous bouquet flush with bright raspberry and wild strawberry fruit notes, leading to hints of almond and apricot. The palate is fresh and harmonious, with perfect balance and a refined elegance that is definitive of Rosé Champagne.
$57.99 bottle

Saturday, December 12 - 2006 Louis Jadot Burgundy

Host Philippe Marchal of Maison Louis Jadot

Please join host Philippe Marchal of Maison Louis Jadot for a sampling and discussion of the Jadot 2006 Burgundies.

Saturday, December 5 - Port Tasting

Host Mr. Robert Bower of Kobrand Corp

Mr. Robert Bower of Kobrand Corp will be tasting the Vintage & Tawny Ports of Fonseca & Taylor Fladgate. Please stop by between 1:00 - 5:00 to meet Mr. Bower and sample his selection of Ports.

Saturday, November 21 - 2006 Louis Jadot Burgundy

Host Philippe Marchal, National Sales Director, Louis Jadot

Mr. Philippe Marchal of Maison Louis Jadot will be in house to taste some of the 2006 Louis Jadot Grand Cru Burgundies. Please stop by between 1:00 - 5:00 to meet Mr. Marchal and sample some of his wines. Click on this link: 2006 Louis Jadot Burgundy to see the full list of 2006 Jadot Burgundies that we still have in stock, or are coming in soon.

Caymus Dinner

When: Wednesday, November 4th
Where: Cava Wine Bar & Restaurant

With Caymus Sales Director, George Louis.

2007 Mer Soleil Barrel Fermented Chardonnay

The Mer Soleil Chardonnay from California's Santa Lucia Highlands is a superb white wine that helps cement the well-earned Caymus reputation for versatility and exceptional wine making. Bold, full-bodied, and lush in texture, the wine is well-balanced by a subtle acidity. The delightful palate of tropical fruit, honeysuckle, and citrus lends this wine well to chicken or fish menus.
$29.99 bottle

2007 Belle Glos Clark & Telephone Pinot Noir

The Belle Glos Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir is a remarkable red wine produced by the acclaimed Wagner family of Caymus fame. Exhibiting the pronounced red fruit notes characteristic of Pinot Noir from the Santa Maria Valley, the wine is beautifully textured and elegant. Complex notes of strawberry and cranberry are perfectly balanced with soft hints of spice, leading to a particularly long and lingering finish.
$40.99 bottle

2007 Belle Glos Las Alturas Pinot Noir

The Belle Glos Las Alturas Vineyard Pinot Noir is a delightful red wine from Monterey County's beautiful Santa Lucia Highlands. This remarkable red wine displays a velvety texture complemented by superb depth and balance, with ample notes of plum and black cherry. Soft hints of sweet black licorice layered with earthy tobacco lead to an especially lush and elegant finish.
$40.99 bottle

2007 Caymus Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

The excitement surrounding the 2007 Napa Valley wines has rumbled through the wine world. With the arrival of the '07 Caymus the beat became a little louder. With layered flavors of cassis and chocolate and some dazzling vanilla and marzipan aromatics, this wine represents the apex of quality and achievement. Wonderfully complex and incredibly balanced, this effort pays homage to everything great that is Napa Valley and would fit well in any cellar.
$64.99 bottle

2007 Mer Soleil Silver Unoaked Chardonnay

The Mer Soleil Silver Unoaked Chardonnay is an unoaked white wine from California's Santa Lucia Highlands. Produced by Caymus, the wine is a clean expression of Chardonnay with natural characteristics and tropical elements of the Pacific coastline. Fresh fruit notes and a bright acidity makes this a versatile wine that lends itself to a wide variety of meals.
$24.99 bottle

Champagne Veuve Clicquot Wine Dinner

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When: Monday, October 19th
Where: Cava Wine Bar && Restaurant

Mr. Cyril Brun, Winemaker at Champagne Veuve Clicquot will be our host.

NonVintage Veuve Clicquot Brut Rosé

The Veuve Clicquot Rosé is a delightful sparkling wine, and a shining example of Rosé Champagne. An enticing rose color with copper accents, the wine offers an elegant and generous bouquet flush with bright raspberry and wild strawberry fruit notes, leading to hints of almond and apricot. The palate is fresh and harmonious, with perfect balance and a refined elegance that is definitive of Rosé Champagne.
$57.99 bottle

NonVintage Veuve Clicquot Demi-Sec

The Veuve Clicquot Demi-Sec is a fantastic sparkling wine, made in the classic Champagne style. A golden yellow in color, the wine offers a riche bouquet of candied fruit, while the palate is at once round and mellow, with a distinct freshness and gentle acidity. The Demi-Sec's softer, more fruit-forward style lends it especially well towards being paired alongside fruit-based desserts, and especially Twelfth Night Cake.
$51.99 bottle

NonVintage Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label

The famous Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label - recognizable by sight - makes it the perfect champagne! Dominated by a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay (with a touch of Pinot Meunier) this champagne has a firm structure while still remaining elegant and pleasing to the palate.
$39.99 bottle
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