Our stunning, yet affordable wine picks for the month August-
Tim's Price Pick: $12.99
Writer's Block Cabernet Franc 2007
Dominique's Price Pick: $9.99
The Wolftrap 2009: A very friendly blend of Syrah, Mourvedre and Viognier from South Africa. Loaded with aromas and flavors of blackberries, smoke, blackpepper, roasted game, blueberries, tobacco, earth, chocolate and oak. It's a big wine for just under $10, and it's ideal for barbeque ribs or grilled steaks.
Cory's Price Pick: $8.99
La Boca Cabernet Sauvignon 2008: Easy drinking cab from Mendoza, with fresh flavors of plum, prunes and blackcurrants, with a pleasant finish. Delicious with roasted or grilled meat and spicy vegetable dishes.
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In need of a last-minute gift or just a great bottle of wine, consider...
* Beau Vigne 2007 Reserve Napa Cabernet ($89.99); the ’06 got 96 from Parker and I can safely predict that when scores for the ‘07’s are released in The Wine Advocate on 12/22, this will go even higher. Could be the highest scoring cult cab at the lowest price! VERY limited.
* Cliff Lede 2006 Stag’s Leap Cabernet ($44.99); 92 points and simply delicious; a great QPR choice and drinking spectacularly right now. (Ask my wife to put one in my stocking if you see her J )
* Peter Michael 2007 “Belle Cote” Chardonnay ($89.99); 96 point chard that’s MY favorite vineyard bottling from this stellar producer.
* Kistler 2006 “Vine Hill” Chardonnay ($74.99); if there’s competition at the top for Peter Michael, it’s Steve Kistler’s fabulous chards.
* Orin Swift’s The Prisoner 2008 ($89.99 per 1.5 litre); yes, that’s the brand new vintage and we’ve got it first in magnums---a great gift or party treat. The Prisoner has been in Wine Spectator’s Top 100 the last 3 years running, a feat that’s near-impossible to top!
* Duckhorn 2006 Napa Merlot ($35.99); 92 points and look at this price!
* Pahlmeyer Vineyards Merlot 2006 ($44.99); one of the classic examples of just how great Merlot can be in Napa. With sweet chocolate, mocha, cola, black berry, and plum aromas and flavors as well as a full body. A sumptuous, dense texture and no hard edges. Hedonistic, mouthfilling, and luscious, this Merlot is good to consume over the next 10-15 years.
* Joseph Phelps Insignia Proprietary Red Wine ($139.99); 95+ points. The 2006 Isignia (95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot; 16,000 cases produced) is a superb effort in this vintage. Another 30+ year wine, it boasts a dense plum/purple color as well as abundant notes of licorice, black currants, charcoal, black olives, and graphite. Full-bodied, pure, and rich with moderately high tannins, it represents a California version of a Bordeaux from Pauillac or St.-Julien.
* Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Signature 2007 ($45.99); 92 points. Very tightly wound, firm and taut, rich and full-bodied, offering intense mineral, blackberry, plum and currant fruit, with hints of flowers and sage. Ends with gripping tannins, but ont he finish the flavors slowly unwind and expand.
* Chalk Hill Chardonnay Chalk Hill 2007 ($33.99); 93 points. Bold, rich and full-bodied, with succulent fig, apricot, moky oak and roasted marshmallow flavors that are complex and distinctive, finishing with a long, intricate finish and subtle flavor notes.
* Failla Chardonnay Keefer Ranch 2008($42.99); 93 points. More tropical fruit, marmalade, nectarine and orange blossom characteristics. It's freshness should provide pleasure over the next 4-6 years.
…and don’t forget our case discounting policy; Mix-and-match or straight cases always 10% less!
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Wine Specials
The Green Turtle Market has more than 800 wines in stock from all over the world. Come in today and ask our wine department manager, Dominique Haas, for suggestions to go with your next special meal or celebration with friends!
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Be sure to come by the store on Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00-5:00 PM for our "happy hour" to try some fantastic wine – we frequently have representatives pouring wine from their portfolio as well as our own staff favorites. We always have a few new treasures open!
Any other day, you can visit our brand new enomatic cuvee. We feature 4 whites and 4 reds, available for sampling or for a very inexpensive glass of wine to enjoy as you shop!
Stop in and sign up for our special "Through the Grapevine" E-mail list for all of you out there who like to be kept informed of the latest wine news & release dates.
And finally, don’t miss out on attending one of our signature Wine Tastings and Themed Dinner Events. These are held monthly and feature a certain "theme" wine region or perhaps grape varietal. We usually sample a dozen or so wines – along with some appropriate cheeses, hors d’oeuvres, and dessert. Reservations are essential for these classes, as seating is limited and most all of them have sold-out!
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