E-Newsletter 3/25/14

WINE OF THE WEEK:

Finding a damn good Pinot Noir for under $20
is tough; finding one under $10 often seems
impossible.

But we’re up to the task!

This week’s WOW is the Line 39 Pinot Noir,
named after the 39th parallel, which runs
through the heart of California wine country.

It begins with pleasant aromas of strawberry,
raspberry, earth, smoke and a hint of rhubarb.
This medium-bodied wine is really easy to drink
and smooth, with similar flavors to the nose plus
a nice layer of spice. It’s a touch rustic, but that
helps give the wine some nice character versus
being artificial and/or simple. The medium-long
finish is lightly spicy, with strawberry notes lingering.

And a pretty darn good value at $7.97!

WINESDAY FLIGHT:

For this Wednesday, 3/26, we’ve thrown
together an absolutely fabulous flight.

A paltry ten dollars gets you a half glass
each of these:

Pillar Box Red 2010, $11.97
-89 points Wine Spectator:
“Velvety and ripe, offering dark berry and
licorice flavors that glide smoothly through the finish.”

Mollydooker Enchanted Path 2012, $39.97
(on sale from $79.97)
-93 points Wine Spectator:
“Dark and focused, expansive and juicy, delivering
ample depth, poise and expressiveness.”

Mollydooker Carnival of Love 2012, $39.97
(on sale from $79.97)
-95 points Wine Spectator:
“Sinewy, lithe and expressive, packing red berry,
black cherry and cardamom aromas and flavors
that expand through a long and meaty finish.”

Can you guess what the theme is this time?

Whether yes or no, though, just read through
that list one more time, and try to figure out
what’s wrong with us for offering a flight of
this caliber for just $10.

Let us know if you do figure it out, because
we’re still wondering!