Wines for Your Table!!

Notes From the Cellar….. Happy Friday! Come on down to taste a couple of new wines perfect to keep warm with and enjoy with a delicious meal. Join us Friday from 3:00-6:00pm and Saturday anytime to sample a crisp white Soave Classico from Northern Italy and a rich robust Syrah from Southern France! As always take 10% off any 3 wines we are tasting. ’14 Suavia Soave Classico, Veneto, Italy- The DOC of Soave is located in northeast Italy near the city of Verona, with the Classico zone being located in the heart of the region on hilly, higher elevations and ancient soils primarily composed of volcanic sediment. Garganega is the traditional grape variety planted there for hundreds of years; these vineyards having been in the hands of the Tessari family since the late 1800’s. Now in the hands of their two daughters who run a state-of-the-art facility, their 100% Garganega is vinified in stainless steel tanks before spending a few months on their lees. Bright and fresh with aromas of green apple, pear and a hint of almond and white flowers, the wine maintains a steely, mineral character and fresh acidity. A crisp & refreshing wine, it is easy drinking and can pair well with a variety of dishes from appetizers and salads to white fish. $16.99 ’12 Mas d’Intras Syrah La Souche, IGP Ardèche, France- Mas d'Intras is located in Ardèche, in the Southeastern part of France- essentially in the gap between the Northern & Southern Rhone along the Ardèche River. The small estate that has been family owned for generations; certified Organic/Biodynamic, the family focuses on the 3 main varietals of the region: Grenache, Syrah and Carignan. The “La Souche” vineyards were planted over 40 years ago with Syrah vines- the grapes being macerated for 5 weeks to extract maximum color & tannin and then aged for 8 months in older oak barrels. Characteristic of Syrah- it is deeply colored & full bodied, showing blackberry, cassis & floral notes. With a gritty core of dark chocolate and black pepper, it is balanced by moderate acidity and a lingering, tannic finish. An excellent complement to game meats or hearty, rustic stews. $16.99 On the beer front we have plenty of seasonal offerings of pumpkin beers, domestic & German Oktoberfest styles, stouts & porters to keep you warm, breakfast beer (Founders Stout) and the newly released Boom Sauce American IPA from Lord Hobo Brewing! Event Notice: We are pleased to have the folks from Privateer Rum in the store Friday Oct. 30 from 4-6 to sample their rums and get some great cocktail ideas!

Cheers!