Saturday, March 29, 2014

Wines off the Beaten Path


Spring Beers are Arriving!


Join us Friday & Saturday March 28-29 from 3-6 as we sample three wines that may not be household names, but may become your new favorites once you try them.  These wines are certainly among our favorites.

’11 Bohigas Blanc de Blancs Xarel-lo, Catalunya, Spain – Xarel-lo is one of the three grapes used to produce Cava, but here we have a delicious still wine made from organically farmed vineyards, which date back to the 13th century.  This refreshing wine displays floral and mineral aromas with soft acidity, bright peach flavors, and an elegant finish.  Pair this wine with seafood and lightly spicy dishes. $11.99
 
2012 Sablet Côtes du Rhône Villages, Domaine de Piaugier – Sablet is a small commune in southern Rhône, classified as a Villages wine.  The blend is 75% Grenache and 25% Syrah, producing a smooth medium bodied red, with aromas of red fruit, clay and a hint of smoke and earth.  The fine tannins are well integrated into the smoothly textured, structured finish.  This is simply one of the greatest values on the shelf.  Pair this wine with rich lamb or beef dishes.  $16.99
 
’10 Bernabeleva ‘Navaherreros’ Garnacha, Madrid, Spain – This is an amazing wine produced from vineyards roughly 75 minutes from the city of Madrid, from 40 to 80 year old vines using biodynamic farming.  Garnacha, known as Grenache in France, is a wonderfully expressive  and important grape in many regions of Spain and southern France.  Here we have a well structured wine displaying aromas of cherry, raspberry and dusty earth, followed by flavors of black cherry, chalk and grainy tannins through a lingering finish.  Pair with cured meats, game, and roasted fish.  $22.50

Spring Beers!

Come check out some of our Spring Beers as spring looks like it is (hopefully) finally here!

Dogfish Head Aprihop
Anderson Valley Spring Hornin' IPA
Stone 'Enjoy By' 4/20 IPA- Limited release and super fresh!

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