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Wine Tastings

Wine tastings are hosted in the store weekly on Saturdays from 1-5 PM

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July 22nd 2017 Wine Tasting

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    2015 Flowers Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

    (sale price $46.99)

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    750ml - Bottle - In Stock

    The Flowers Sonoma Coast Chardonnay enjoys bright sunny days, cool evening breezes off the Pacific and chilly evening fog for which this region is known. Flowers Vineyard & Winery has used organic and sustainable farming practices since it was founded in 1989 by Walt and Joan Flowers. All these factors ensure proper ripening, lively acidity and freshness that is found in every bottle. The wine itself shows off a light straw hue along with expressive aromas of citrus zest and honeysuckle. On the palate the aromas are heightened by well-balanced minerality and textural salinity very much influenced by the Pacific. So if you are looking for full-flavored Chardonnay for your evening meals then your search begins and ends with the Flowers Sonoma Coast Chardonnay.

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    2015 Sokol Blosser Evolution Pinot Noir

    (sale price $19.99)

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    750ml - Bottle - New Stock

    This fabulous Pinot Noir from Oregon’s Willamette Valley is bright and fruit driven with hints of pomegranate, cherry and cranberry. Well-structured yet light on the palate with a solid fruit core and a silky finish this food friendly wine shows off good tannins and balanced acidity with a hint of toasty oak. Whether you are grilling some salmon with some fresh dill from the garden, searing a pork chop with a side of wild mushroom risotto, or simply looking for a wonderful food/wine experience, you need to look no further.

July 15 2017 Wine Tasting

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    Chandon Brut Classic

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    750ml - Bottle - In Stock

    The Chandon Brut Classic delivers complex apple and pear characteristics accented by citrus spice over notes of almond and caramel in the bouquet. When you taste Chandon Brut Classic, look for nutty flavors with hints of brioche that build to a refreshingly dry finish. This wine is a true example of classic balance.

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    Chandon Sparkling Rosé

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    750ml - Bottle - In Stock

    Primarily Chardonnay with a bit of Pinot Noir, the Chandon Brut Rosé is a fantastic sparkling wine for summer entertaining. In the glass, the pink color is intense with ripe strawberry, and fresh red cherry fruit aromas. The abundant fruit flavors in this refreshing wine make it a perfect partner for all seafood and especially grilled salmon. Its fresh flavors also make it a tasty choice for a not-too sweet dessert.

July 8th 2017 Tasting

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    2014 Luneau Papin "La Grange" Vielles Vignes Muscadet

    (sale price $13.99)

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    750ml - Bottle - New Stock

    This incredible Muscadet from the Luneau-Papin family is from 35 year old vines on the south facing slopes of the village of Le Landreau in the Loire. 100% Melon de Bourgogne, these grapes are grown using no pesticides and are hand-picked at harvest. This wine works well as an aperitif on its own, but is a more perfect match for you shellfish menus

June 24th 2017 Wine Tasting

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    2016 Hippolyte Reverdy Sancerre

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    750ml - Bottle - In Stock

    In the small village of Verdigny, a commune of Sancerre in the eastern Loire the Hippolyte Reverdy’s family has been making wine for generations. In 1971 Michel Hippolyte joined his father and soon after in 1983 he started working with Kermit Lynch Imports. In true Kermit Lynch fashion the vineyards of Hippolyte Reverdy see no pesticides, the yeasts are of indigenous nature and no extra sulfites added. Very pure and fresh, this wine broadens itself once on the palate and you literally taste it from the moment it hits your lips until if trails off the back of your tongue. Oysters, clams or lobster create singular harmony with this fabulous effort.

June 17th 2017 Wine Tasting

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    2016 Marcel Lapierre Morgon

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    750ml - Bottle - New Stock

    Traveling due south from Dijon you come to the region of Morgon which is home to the Gamay grape. Here in 1973 Marcel Lapierre took over his family estate and almost immediately Marcel took up in the “natural wine” movement Marcel Lapierre Morgon. Decomposed granite comprises most of the eleven hectares, and the vines are an average of 45 years of age. Grapes are picked at the last possible moment to obtain the ripest fruit, which is a trademark of the estate style. Shortly after the 2010 vintage, Marcel passed away and the estate was passed down to his son. Mathieu Lapierre was already schooled in his father’s winemaking practices and he immediately took up where his father Marcel left off to ensure that his father legacy lived on. The result of all this is a wine that has a vibrant bouquet with perfumed dark cherries and red currant. On the palate, this wine made from 100% Gamay is nicely structured, yet not a hard edge can be found anywhere from its lively start to its subtle finish.

June 10th 2017 Wine Tasting

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    2015 William Fevre Chablis Champs Royaux

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    750ml - Bottle - In Stock

    William Fevre's Champs Royaux Chablis is impressively precise, delivering a nose of minerals and green apples, and flinty flavors of wet stone in the mid-palate and a beautifully clean finish. A perfect selection for shellfish menus, especially those with a briny quality - but would also work well with many roast chicken recipes that are seasoned with fresh herbs such as thyme or tarragon.

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    2013 Dunn Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

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    750ml - Bottle - New Stock

    Dunn Vineyards never disappoints and is a definite contender for those of you looking for a full-bodied Napa Cabernet. With 85% of the Cabernet Sauvignon coming from Howell Mountain and the other 15% from Napa Valley, the 2013 Dunn Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a powerhouse of flavor that will satisfy any Cabernet lover. Offering softer tannins than its Howell Mountain counterpart, the Dunn Napa is rife with bright flavors and plenty of sweet red berry and plum nuances. While this wine drinks well right out of the gate, it can easily be laid down for 15 years or more.

June 3rd 2017 Wine Tasting

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    2016 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc

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    750ml - Bottle - In Stock

    Being on the brink of Summer, there is nothing like having a wine at the ready that is perfect for that last minute stop at the seafood monger that brings you home with some lobsters or shellfish. One of Marlborough’s five original vineyards, the Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc is a wine that holds up the bar for New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. This wine is stylish and generous while exhibiting a complex array of flavors from white grapefruit and lemon verbena to candied ginger, honeysuckle and lime zest. Cloudy Bay is also a wine that you want to think about when packing up wine to bring on your summer holiday as it is perfectly suited for the beach.

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    2014 Caymus Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

    (sale price $64.99)

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    750ml - Bottle - In Stock

    This latest offering from Napa winemaking legend Chuck Wagner is a welcome sight whether you are a wine collector or simply a lover of full-bodied California Cabernets. Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon follows in the footsteps of its predecessors with its lush, rich flavors of dark Napa fruit all centered around a full-bodied core. Wine Advocate’s Robert Parker raves about its dense opaque purple color and its flavors of blackberry and cassis. For those who can’t wait, Parker also talks about this wines immediate accessibility, but says for those with patience, this wine has plenty of staying power and depth. Caymus Cabernet is lush, full and intense that can easily be enjoyed now as well as over the next 15 years. Now that summer is here, it reminds you that this wine is tailor made for a big styled steak such as a simply seasoned well marbled Rib-Eye grilled to perfection.

May 27th 2017 Wine Tasting

  • 2012 Olga Raffault Chinon "Les Picasses"

    (sale price $20.99)

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    750ml - Bottle - Inactive

    Nestled on the steep slopes of Chinon, the 'Les Picasses' vineyard has been producing elegant Cabernet Franc for these past 50 years. Following a very traditional production method and adhering to her late grandmother Olga's organic and sustainable practices, winemaker Sylvia Raffault shows that the vineyard is in capable hands. The 2012 'Les Picasses' is a beautiful pink-red stone color, with ripe cherry on the nose, hints of lemon, soft tannins and minerals on the palate, and a light peppery finish. Though it drinks wonderfully on its own, this wine would do exceptionally well paired with savory lamb or a meaty pasta dish.

  • 2015 Jean-Paul Brun Terres Dorées Bourgogne Pinot Noir

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    750ml - Bottle - Inactive

    The Terres Dorées Bourgogne by Jean-Paul Brun is an incredible Pinot Noir from one of France's best winemakers. Brun makes his wines in a natural fashion, with no chemical pesticides or fertilizers, and with no additives applied in the winery. This delicious red wine is vibrant and fruit- driven, but earthy, subtle, and complex.

May 20th Wine Tasting

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    2013 Sierra Cantabria Rioja

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    750ml - Bottle - In Stock

    Sierra Cantabria offers this delightful red wine from Spain. Rioja is famous for the Tempranillo grape, and this is a wine that captures its essence. It is medium-bodied and earthy, with bright fruit notes balanced by spicy flavors that lead to a smooth finish.

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    2016 Henri Bourgeois Coteaux du Vendômois Rosé

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    750ml - Bottle - In Stock

    Henri Bourgeois' 'Le Vert-Galant' traces its heritage to the reign of Henri IV, taking inspiration from the wines local to his chateau in Vendome. The grape variety, Pineau d'Aunis, is native to the historic Loire Valley of western France but is a rare find outside of that region. The fermentation and maceration process develops a very dry rose with hints of strawberry and citrus. This perfect aperatif will be sure to give you chills even on a warm summer afternoon.

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