Tasting Notes August 15, 2015

Take a break from all the Dog Fest, festivities and join us for our all dog themed tasting, 1-7pm today!

Chateau Morrisette The Black Dog $11.49
A unique blend of Chambourcin, Cabernet, Merlot and Petit Verdot produces this exceptionally smooth off-dry red wine. Aroma: Fruity. Palate: Berries, subtle spices. Finish: Smooth, off-dry and medium-bodied.

Chateau Morrisette Liberty Service Dog Red $11.49
This dry red wine is blended from some of Virginia’s finest grape varieties, Chambourcin, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Bursting with deep flavors and aromas of blackberry, blueberry, black cherry and plum, Liberty features a long finish with hints of toast and spice. This sumptuous wine is a worthy tribute to Liberty.

Chateau Morrisette Our Dog Blue $11.49
This popular white wine is a semi-sweet Riesling and Traminette blend, using Vidal Blanc for added depth. Aromas of melons, citrus fruits, apricots and delicate flowers highlight the soft finish of this soothing wine.

Tasting Notes August 8, 2015

Before the festivities begin this evening, come enjoy some wine with us, 1-7pm

Berger Gruner Veltliner $16.49
This light, refreshing white makes an excellent introduction to Gruner Veltliner. An excellent value that's an easy pairing for a wide array of foods, Berger Gruner Veltliner has a pleasant acidity, a delicious palate of citrus and stone fruits, and a hint of minerality.

Cape Point Stonehaven Sauvignon Blanc $15.49
Flavors of tropical fruit, limes, grapefruit, freshly cut grass and peppers dominate the nose following through to a zesty lively palate. It is best enjoyed on warm summer days with fresh oysters, line fish or just on its own.

Loosen Up Dornfelder $12.49
What do you get when you cross the world famous winemaker Ernst Loosen with surf and skateboard artists the Froelich brothers? The answer is a fruity and provocative red wine from the Dornfelder grape, which is the second-most planted red grape in Germany. Perfect for a night in, a night out, dinner with friends (or after they leave), barbecue or just to Loosen Up.

Elderton Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon $20.49
Comprised of 90% Shiraz and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, this Australian red blend is medium in body as well as clean and juicy. It has aromas of plum, cherry and cassis. It spent a short stay in older American and French Puncheons.

Tasting Notes August 1, 2015

We are introducing four new wines to the store this Saturday:

Nals Margreid Kerner $14.49
Spreading its roots on moraine soils mixed with primitive rocks, our Kerner develops its vivid acidity and racy elegance. The fleeting, fruity bouquet of peach, apricot and mandarin flatters the palate with its pleasant fruit and freshness. Perfect as an aperitif or accompanying light, summery dishes and salads.

Txomin Etxaniz Txakoli $24.99
This delicious wine is yellow in color with a fruity aroma. It is slightly acidic and carbonated in the mouth with a persistent flavor. Pairs well with an array of starters, fish and seafood and recommended with salted anchovies and tuna in oil.

Prodigo Nero D Avola $10.99
This wine has a ruby-red color. The bouquet is slightly spicy, and has notes of dried figs and ripe fruits, like blackberry and boysenberry. The finish is round and velvety, with notes of vanilla.

Prodigo Sangiovese Di Romagna $10.99
Our Sangiovese di Romagna Riserva is a robust wine with an expressive bouquet and full flavors. It has a bright and intense ruby red colour with garnet hints aromas of fresh flowers, while an intense fruitiness on the palate. It is a dry, full-bodied wine with a rich and smooth harmonious long finish.

Tasting Notes July 25, 2015

This week we have the lovely Lisa Kysela as our special guest pourer!

Flora Springs Chardonnay $17.99
Our 2013 vintage shows rich aromas of juicy green pear and candied ginger with a hint of crème fraiche and vanilla bean. The palate is bright and crisp, bursting with juicy Granny Smith apples and lemongrass. An underlying creaminess - reminiscent of fresh baked brioche - adds warmth to this crisp, refreshing Chardonnay, which finishes with spicy notes of cinnamon and nutmeg.

Casale Marches Frascati $18.49
A zesty wine, that is robust, with a soft, elegant, mouth filling finish. Frascati should always be consumed before the next harvest starts. Casale Marchese Frascati is very drinkable even as early as February-March, but it comes into its own as summer approaches, enhanced by a brief stay in the bottle.

Flora Springs Merlot $22.99
Flora’s favorite, our Napa Valley Merlot is a soft, supple red wine made to open in the near term. The 2013 bears a red fruit bouquet of Bing cherry and red currant mixed with white chocolate, light cedar and acacia flowers. The mouth has a dense core of purple fruit, reminiscent of kirsch liqueur, and the wine’s velvety tannins melt away on a sweet vanilla note.

Laetitia Estate Pinot Noir$20.99
Bursting from the glass are notes of cranberry and juicy mulberry, followed by sarsaparilla and freshly-grated nutmeg. Bright, crisp acidity frames youthful flavors of pomegranate, red cherry and sandalwood with a hint of the classic Laetitia spice. Although very approachable now, this wine will age gracefully for years to come. Look to pair with cedar-plank salmon and roasted mushrooms with herbs and goat cheese.

Tasting Notes July 18, 2015

Join our guest pourer Christina Morris today from 1-7pm.

Vida Sparkling Chardonnay $13.99
This elegant sparkling wine was created from selected, organically grown grapes from the Zuccardi vineyards. It is fresh, lively and enticing, enjoy!

Mont Gravet Cotes De Gascogne $10.99
Mont Gravet is a deliciously dry, fruit forward wine with beautiful fragrant aromas of fresh pears and peaches. The wine comes from superb vineyard sites in the Gascony region of South West France, near the city of Toulouse. The name refers to the beautiful rocky hillside vineyards where we select the grapes.

Prodigo Sauvignon Blanc $10.99
Prodigo is lavish, sumptuous, luxurious and grand. Our Sauvignon Blanc is an aromatic wine with fresh flavors and aromas of peach blossom and citrus fruits. It is produced in the region of Friuli in Northeastern Italy near the villages of Udine and Pordenone, very close to the Adriatic Sea. Enjoy with diverse cuisine, but it pairs well with grilled seafood, smoked or cured fish and polenta.

Gran Passione Salice Salentino $14.49
Gran Passione Salice Salentino Riserva is a hearty red wine with deep flavors of cherry, spice and smoky overtones. Grown in Salento in Southern Italy and produced from 100% Negroamaro, the wine is then aged two years before release. It will pair well with roasted or grilled red meats, stews, salami and other antipasti.