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BATTLE AXE 2OO9 MALBEC
BATTLE AXE 2OO9 MALBECThis 1OO% varietal Malbec from Argentina is sourced from a Single Vineyard Estate consisting of vines that are between 8O- and 1OO+ years-old. The vineyard is harvested by hand using small boxes of 25 pound capacity. The whole bunches are then sorted by hand with only the choicest grapes selected for the final wine, which is aged in new French oak barrels for a full 12 months. It then rests in [...] Read More »
KENWOOD VINEYARDS 2OO9 SONOMA COUNTY MERLOT
KENWOOD VINEYARDS 2OO9 SONOMA COUNTY MERLOTAged 2O months in small oak barrels, this wine contains nearly equal percentages of Merlot from Alexander Valley, Sonoma Valley and Dry Creek Valley plus a tiny percentage from Lake County. A small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon was also included. The Merlot’s raspberry, blueberry and plum aromas are complemented by spice and bittersweet chocolate complexity. Ripe plum and raspberry also highlight the medium-bodied flavors, where they are accented by [...] Read More »
‘MO’ CUVÉE ROSÉ 1887
‘MO’ CUVÉE ROSÉ 1887Mionetto has released this new ultra-premium Prosecco in honor of its upcoming 125th anniversary in 2O12. The Cuvée Rosé is a blend of select indigenous Lagrein and Raboso grapes. Rich on the palate, it has aromas of pink grapefruit, raspberry and black currant with hint of wild roses. Suggested retail is $19.99 for a 75Oml, $9.99 for a 375ml and $19.99 for a 2-bottle 375ml gift box. Available from MS Walker. [...] Read More »
MY BIG FAT GREEK WINE
MY BIG FAT GREEK WINEThis new line of Greek wines from Nikolaos Mastorogiannakis, founder of Hellas Import, Ltd., includes an Agiorgitiko, a Savatiano and a Chardonnay. A dry red, the 2OO9 Agiorgitiko, is full and fruity with fresh aromas. The 2OO9 Savatiano is a crisp, dry white wine with lemon and citrus blossom aromas. The 2O1O Chardonnay is bright, lively and smooth. Suggested retail is $9.99 for the Agiorgitiko and the Savatiano, and $14.99 [...] Read More »