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Wine Tastings

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

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September 23rd 2017 Wine Tasting

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    2013 Mount Eden Estate Chardonnay

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    750ml - Bottle - New Stock

    The Mount Eden Vineyards Estate Chardonnay has a aromas of yellow peach and orange peel front and center. Voluptous and racy, this wine will drink well now. Silky on the palate with flavors of buttered apples, brioche and toasted bread all leads into a finish with no hard edges and impeccable balance.

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    2013 Mount Eden Estate Pinot Noir

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    750ml - Bottle - In Stock

    Dense and full of flavor this Pinot Noir is a bit shy to show off all its cards at once. This wine opens up to one that is ample and on a large scale when it comes to flavors and intensity. Whether you open it now or leave it in the cellar, this wine will not disappoint.

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    2012 Mount Eden Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

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    750ml - Bottle - New Stock

    The Mount Eden Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is a delicious, full-bodied red wine with a classic California style from the Santa Cruz region. Mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, with small amounts of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, blended in, it is an elegant and flavorful offering. Earthy notes dark fruit such as cherry and plum with nuances of spice and tobacco. The lengthy finish tells a tale of longevity this wine has to offer for those patient enough.

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    2013 Domaine Eden Pinot Noir

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    750ml - Bottle - In Stock

    Greeting you with aromas of mint and sweet red cherries this Pinot Noir from the Santa Cruz Mountains has a beautiful ruby red color in the glass. The flavors of black currants, spices and dried herbs are all balanced out with a rich, textured feel on the tongue. Another terrific value from this estate.

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    2013 Domaine Eden Cabernet Sauvignon

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    750ml - Bottle - New Stock

    The Domaine Eden Cabernet Sauvignon is a delicious red wine from the land Mount Eden Vineyards has located in the Saratoga Foothills. Inky dark fruit with spice and licorice on the palate, this exuberant Cabernet is not shy about showing off its racy personality.

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    2013 Domaine Eden Chardonnay

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    750ml - Bottle - In Stock

    Domaine Eden Chardonnay is situated in the Saratoga Foothills and offers up wonderful flavors of smoke and dried pear with a hint of toasted nuts. Supple and polished on the palate, this wine is noted for its purity, freshness and rock-solid finish. .

September 16th 2017 Wine Tasting

  • 2013 Spottswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

    (price $199.99)

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    750ml - Bottle - Inactive

    Garnering a 99+ rating from Robert Parker, this vintage of Spottswoode Cabernet seems to be their finest effort to date. Extremely sought after and extremely finite, this wine exudes both power and elegance with every sip. With plenty of ripe red berry fruit and notes of mocha, carob and butterscotch, this wine is dense and focused. The strong backbone of this wine along with it disemable tannins is what makes this wine a hallmark of what will be another long-lived collectible wine from Spottswoode Estates. For you true lovers of classic California Cabernet Sauvignon, it does not get much better than this.

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    2016 Spottswoode Estate Sauvignon Blanc

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    750ml - Bottle - In Stock

    Spottswoode Estate Sauvignon Blanc is a classically styled Sauvignon Blanc that has layers of flavor offering up nuances of white peach, guava and nectarine. This wine has surprising complexity and the lemon meringue creaminess in the mouth is juxtaposed by its bright freshness and vivacity. Expressive, balanced and sophisticated, this wine is perfect pairing for a recipe of Fish en Papillote

September 9th 2017 Wine Tasting

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    2014 TintoNegro Limestone Block Malbec

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    750ml - Bottle - New Stock

    At the foot of the Andes Mountains at an elevation of 4,000 feet Alejandro Sejanovich and Jeff Mausbach found the right conditions to produce TintoNegro Limestone Block Malbec. Meaning “black wine” in Spanish, TintoNegro is known for its dark, blackish color and one look as you pour this wine into your glass there is no mistaking that this is definitely a TintoNegro. Medium bodied and silky, this wine has a nice, tight core and flavors of dark cherry. The rocky lime stone soil lends itself to the finely grained tannins in this wine. The bright and lively flavor in your mouth and the unique vinification techniques showcase the concentration and complexity of this celebrated grape. All these characteristics ease off to a long finish and one instantly thinks of a simple Skirt Steak on the grill to accompany this wine.

September 2nd 2017 Wine Tasting

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    2016 Clos de la Roilette Fleurie

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    750ml - Bottle - New Stock

    What makes Clos de la Roilette a perfect summer red wine is that should the mercury start to rise, you can pop this wine in the fridge for 15-20 minutes and put a slight chill on it without taking anything away from its flavor. Made from 100% Gamay grape this wine from the appellation of Fleurie is organic and naturally made seeing no pesticides in the vineyard and all the fruit being hand-picked. The black currant color is the glass is enhanced by a nose filled with nuances of crème de cassis. In the mouth flavors of berry, black cherries, and an overall nutty character lead into a lingering finish zesty with acidity. Very food friendly this wine is an excellent pairing with any of your meat, salmon or chicken recipes for the grill.

2017 Taste of the Town Stroll

  • 2015 La Val Albariño

    (price $14.99)

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    750ml - Bottle - Inactive

    The La Val Albariño delivers aromatic citrus fruit with hints of chalky minerality. Dry on the palate, this wine offers up zesty lemon and Anjou pear flavors. La Val produces its wines soley from the grapes grown on their 150 acre estate. Jose Maria Ureta is a young and extremely well respected winemaker and one definitely making his mark in Rias Baixas. So as the summer arrives and our tastes turn to wines that are refreshing with a clean , racy finish, look no further than La Val Albariño

August 19th 2017 Wine Tasting

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    2013 Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon

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    750ml - Bottle - In Stock

    That tempting steak that keeps calling your name every time you pass by the butcher shop finally has a wine with which it can pair beautifully: the 2013 Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon from California’s esteemed Alexander Valley. Every vintage of Jordon Cabernet Sauvignon always strives to achieve the perfect balance of fruit, tannin and lingering finish and the 2013 is no exception. Intense aromas of cassis, black currants, blackberries and ripe cherries surround the core of this wine while the nose released lovely floral notes. The rich and seductive palace enjoys concentrated flavors interwoven with the fine tannins imparted by the new French oak barrels. As the sun goes down and the cool evening breeze of late summer rise, grill that select Ribeye to perfection and decant a bottle of Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon.

August 12th 2017 Wine Tasting

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    2015 Abbazia di Novacella Kerner

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    750ml - Bottle - In Stock

    Summertime wine choices need a wild card every once in a while just to keep things interesting, so enter the Kerner grape. Hailing from Northern Italy from the Alto Adige, the 2015 Abbazia di Novacella Kerner first captures your attention with the nutty and floral characteristics in the nose. On the palate the wine enjoys flavors of green fruit with nuances of almond and nutmeg, finishing off with crisp and clean tones. Vegetable pasta dishes or perhaps a grilled white fish with a spicy marinade will pair perfectly and have you pouring yourself another glass.

August 5th 2017 Wine Tasting

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    2016 Clos de la Roilette Fleurie

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    750ml - Bottle - New Stock

    What makes Clos de la Roilette a perfect summer red wine is that should the mercury start to rise, you can pop this wine in the fridge for 15-20 minutes and put a slight chill on it without taking anything away from its flavor. Made from 100% Gamay grape this wine from the appellation of Fleurie is organic and naturally made seeing no pesticides in the vineyard and all the fruit being hand-picked. The black currant color is the glass is enhanced by a nose filled with nuances of crème de cassis. In the mouth flavors of berry, black cherries, and an overall nutty character lead into a lingering finish zesty with acidity. Very food friendly this wine is an excellent pairing with any of your meat, salmon or chicken recipes for the grill.

July 29th 2017 Tasting

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    2015 Jean-Paul Brun Chardonnay

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    750ml - Bottle - New Stock

    Acclaimed winemaker Jean-Paul Brun favors us once more with this delicious Chardonnay from Beaujolais. If you are unfamiliar with the wines of Jean Paul Brun then it is time to aquaint yourself. Here is a man who knows how to work the land. Working in a natural fashion, Jean Paul Brun uses only natural yeast, no pesticides, and no added sulfites. Creamy and flavorful, the Jean-Paul Brun Chardonnay perfectly balances lively tropical and citrus fruit notes with smooth vanilla, leading to a long, elegant finish.

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