Easter Wines!

Notes From the Cellar….. Here’s to a beautiful Easter Weekend and a great Marathon Monday! We have wines lined for sampling this weekend that make excellent pairings for traditional Easter dinners as well as grilled favorites. Join us Friday from 3-6 and Saturday to sample these offerings from around the world that will appeal to a wide range of tastes and cuisine. Domaine de Fontsainte Gris de Gris Rosé, Corbières, France- Consistently one of our favorite rosés from Corbières apellation in Southwestern France. This rosé is crystal salmon colored, with red berry and cherry fruits and a mineral palate backed up with mouthwatering acidity. A wonderful pairing with sunshine, salads, appetizers, shellfish and a great option for ham dinners. $17.99 (10% off this weekend) Biegler Pinot Blanc, Thermenregion, Austria- this gem of a winery is located just south of Vienna with vineyards in perfect alignment with sun and soil. Bright yellow in color with intense stone fruit & floral aromas and green apple flavors. Zesty and bright with medium palate weight, it is versatile partner for a variety of dishes from vegetables including asparagus to honeyed ham and Asian cuisine. $13.99 (10% off this weekend) Von Winning ‘Winnings’ Riesling, Pfalz, Germany- The fact that this estate is crafting some of the very best dry wines in Germany is no fluke, rather a result of nearly obsessive winemaker Stephan Attman’s commitment to both Organic cultivation and meticulous work in the cellar. With just a pittance of sweetness on the front palate it is bursting with aromatic fruits and refreshing acidity. This is an impressive offering from one of the region’s best estates. Pairs seamlessly with food- complementing the saltiness of ham, the spice of Asian and Indian cuisine and possessing the depth and structure to enjoy with meat dishes as well! $22.99 (10% off this weekend) Oregon Trails Wine Company, Willamette Valley, Oregon- 2015 was another exceptional year for Willamette Valley Pinot Noirs with a hot, dry growing season and a cool turn into fall that allowed for ripe fruit growth and well balanced acidity. Richly colored and full or raspberry and strawberry fruits, it maintains a rich, smooth palate with vibrant acidity and structured balance. Pinot Noir is always a versatile food wine pairing well with a variety of meat dishes from poultry and pork to red meat. $19.99 (10% off this weekend) Domain Charvin Le Poutet Côtes-du-Rhone, France- Regarded as one of the top talents in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Laurent Charvin is one of the few winemakers using traditional methods like whole cluster fermentation in concrete tanks. This CDR is a blend of 80% Grenache, with about 7% each Mourvedre, Carignan & Syrah with vines an average of 40years old and farmed Organically. Silky and elegant on the palate, this drinks like a baby Châteauneuf-du-Pape with red and blackberry fruits, hints of lavender and herb, balanced acidity and long, smooth tannins on the finish. A perfect pairing with red meats and Easter lamb without being too overpowering for ham dishes. $26.99 (10% off this weekend) We have lots of new cheeses in stock as well as some great charcuterie and plenty of great crackers and fixings to make a great cheese board! On the beer front we have a new delivery of Bunker Brewing, Founders, Banded Horn, Down the Road as well as a few other treats... Please note we will be Closed Easter Sunday. We still have a few bottles of Cakebread Chardonnay, Jordan & Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon on sale for 20% off! (While supplies last; does not combine with any other discount) Winter Hours: Tues-Sat. 10:30- 7:00 Sunday 12:00-5:00