Summer Wines from New Zealand & Provence!

Notes From the Cellar….. Summer isn't over yet and we're still pouring the most tasty and refreshing selections from our cellar! Join us Friday from 3-6 and Saturday as we sample a couple of great wines from a New Zealand winemaker that practices sustainable farming methods on grapes sourced from Marlborough & the Waipara Valley just to the south. For rosé this weekend we have another crisp, refreshing selection from Provence where rosé finds some of its greatest expressions. ’16 Chateau de L’Escarelle Côteaux Varois Rosé, Provence, France- Yann Pineau owns this magnificent estate in ‘La Provence Verte’ in the hills an hour’s drive from the yachts of Saint Tropez.This is de nitely the vineyard’s oldest wine. Having received the Château owner’s stamp of approval and even sporting their signature, it’s one of the stars of the estate. These ancient vines of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah are planted in a calcareous rock soil. The best parcel are planted at mid- altitude of the Loube mountain with exceptional sunshine and warm Provencal climate. Beautiful light pink color with powerful floral aromas on the nose and fruits of melon and white peach it is lean and mineral on the palate with bright acidity. $14.99 ’16 Greenstone Point Sauvignon Blanc, Waipara Valley, New Zealand- Established in 1997, Greenstone Point constantly endeavours to offer the best of New Zealand wine by selecting only the finest fruit from the most renowned vineyard regions, such as Marlborough and Waipara- just a short drive to the south. Their wines show the extraordinary purity and intensity of flavours set around impressive aroma, distinctive fruit characteristics and appealing balanced acidity. This Sauvignon Blanc shows rich gooseberry, citrus and tropical fruit aromas with an edge of complexity. The palate is lively and refreshing with a long, lingering finish. $17.99 ’16 Greenstone Point Pinot Noir, Waipara Valley, New Zealand- Produced from selected parcels of grapes grown in in the Waipara Valley, New Zealand. Malolactic fermentation and four months oak maturation were completed prior to blending and bottling. It displays rich berry fruit aromas, violet floral notes and supported by a hint of oak. The palate is beautifully textured, rich and balanced with a rounded finish. $17.99 Store Hours: Tues-Sat. 10:30- 8:00 Sunday 12:00-5:00