12 Wines of Christmas!

December 14, 2011 in About Us, Events

#12 Sensual Malbec

Sensual_Cabernet_Label_mainThe classic Malbec aromas of ripe plum and violets are evident in the nose, with hints of vanilla.  The beauty of the Malbec in Argentina is its ability to combine a rich, weighty mouth feel with a soft silkiness normally associated with lighter wines.  Sensual Malbec takes the promise of the nose through to the palate, with pleasing fruit that mimics the aroma.  The soft, supple palate leads to a lingering finish.
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#11 New Age White new age holiday package 2Kick off the holiday spirit with a Pomina! Bubbly & festive New Age with a splash of Pama liqueur and a wedge of lime.  This delicious spritzer is perfect for Holiday Parties & gifting $11.99 (check out the holiday gift pack for only $12.49)Link to my website

    #10 Pillar Box Red

Pillar_Box_Red_Label_mainThe 2008 Pillar Box Red has a dark color and a vibrant purple hue, with aromas of fresh blueberry fruit, liquorice, dried mint and cinnamon oak undertones.  The palate is dense and juicy, with flavors of fresh blackcurrant and cherry combined with aniseed, dried thyme and mocha oak characters.  The wine is rich and full bodied, well balanced and seamless with soft, persistent tannins.  This wine beat out all other with Consumer’s Report for Red Blend Wines…best blend of the year! Was $14.99/btl NOW $11.49/btl

    #9 Drouhin Beajolais Nouveau

beaujolais nouveauYa just gotta celebrate the new harvest…the official way to do that is sipping this year’s Nouveau!  Bright, youthful & red fruit, very drinkable at the dinner table & in front of the TV~ Drouhin, the Burgundy producer, always makes Beaujolais Nouveau with style.  This vintage is quite nice also! $14.99

    #8 Ramon Bilbao Crianza

Bright, deep, cherry-red. Intense aromas of ripe black  berries to the nose accompanied with balsamic touches which are reminiscent of  coconut and liquorice. It is fresh and pleasant in the mouth with a noticeable  texture where the smokey and fruit assembled nuances reappear. Long and  enfolding finish Was $11.49/btl NOW $9.99/btl

    #7 Elsa Malbec

    Alluring plum, berry and cola aromas meet every requirement of a very good Malbec, while the palate is fresh, sturdy and shows a cool mix of red fruit, chocolate and spice. Even the finish is abnormally long and smooth.

    #6 Marques de Casa Concha Carmenere

marques de concha 2Marqués de Casa Concha Carmenere is an exceptional deep, dark red wine showcasing intense aromas of ripe black fruit coupled with spicy black pepper. On the palate, the wine is voluptuous with flavors of black berry, dark chocolate and hints of vanilla from the oak. 91 pts Wine & Spirit Was $$19.99 NOW $15.99/btl

    #5 B. R. Cohn Silver Label Cabernet Sauvignon

b r cohn silver label cabThe 2009 Silver Label Cabernet Sauvignon reflects a blending of grapes grown from select North Coast vineyards. This combination offers full, rich flavors of berry, cassis and black cherry with hints of vanilla in the background. Great Gift Wine!  $21.99/btl

    #4 Pillar Box Reserve Shiraz

    With dark inky color and bright purple edges, the second Pillar Box Reserve, selected from the best parcels of Shiraz is a rich and densely concentrated wine. The nose displays rich aromas of blackcurrant overlaid with spicy notes, hints of red licorice and dried herbs. The palate is tarry and ripe, with dark berries, fresh redcurrant, cloves and briary, earthy complexity. The tannins are firm, yet the palate is round, velvety and textural, leading into a refined and long finish.  The wine your mamma didn’t want you to know about… 91 pts Wine Advocate Was $22.99/btl NOW $17.99/btl

    #3 Matanzas Creek Chardonnay

matanzas creek chardNotes of pears, apples and white currant lead to a creamy mid-palate with a wonderful mineral finish. Try it with butternut squash risotto, it’s delicious! Our staff LOVES this wine~ $21.99/btl
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    #2 Duckhorn Decoy Zinfandel

decoy zinThis enticing Sonoma County wine highlights a bright, red-fruit and spice expression of Zinfandel. The aromas are ripe and appealing, offering layers of strawberry jam, raspberry and sweet vanilla, as well as hints of chocolate-covered cherries and white pepper. On the palate, the entry is full and balanced, with lovely cranberry notes supported by the subtle influence of fine oak. 91 Pts Wine & Spirits.
Was $29.99/btl NOW $20.99/btl

    #1 Henry’s Drive Trial of John Montford

Trial_of_John_Montford_Bottle 22007
90 Pts WINE SPECTATOR, Oct 15, 2009
“Ripe and supple, a big wine with finesse, showing spicy, savory overtones to the lingering dark cherry and mint flavors. ..”
A tribute to the dastardly deeds of the mail thief John Montford!  Drinking Great now!
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