E-Newsletter 11/12/13

WINE OF THE WEEK:

Quick – when I say “Cabernet,” what’s the
first thing that comes to mind?

You may have answered with words like
delicious, full-bodied, tannic, or complex.

Or you may have thought of a place like
Napa, or Paso, maybe Alexander Valley.

Or perhaps a specific winery, like Caymus.

What you didn’t think of was the word
Argentina.

But our WOW this time is an amazing
Cabernet that hails from that very country.

The 2011 Casarena Reserva Cabernet from
Argentina’s Mendoza region received 92 points
from Stephen Tanzer:

“Restrained but pure aromas of blackcurrant,
bitter chocolate, mocha and peppery herbs.
Dense, sappy and deep, with musky dark berry
flavors accented by pepper and herbs. A classic,
satisfying and complete Cabernet, with a lush,
round texture, excellent breadth and length, and very
suave, fine-grained tannins. This could do some
damage in a blind flight of top Napa Cabs.
A steal at the price.”

This gorgeous wine is just $15.97.

BUBBLY TASTING THIS WEDNESDAY:

The middle of November means the holidays
are bearing down on us like a freight train.

A gift-giving, well-wishing, fun-having,
giving-thanks freight train, to be sure…

But a freight train nonetheless.

And what does this train run on?
It runs on bubbles!

Whether it’s called Cava, Prosecco,
Spumante, Frizzante, Champagne, or
something else entirely, Bubbly is
a FANTASTIC and NECESSARY thing to
keep close at hand this time of year.

So this Wednesday, 11/13, we’re offering
up a terrific tasting of four different
Bubblies. Cost is $15, which includes some
ideal snacks to enjoy along with a half
glass each of these:

Nino Franco Rustico Prosecco, $12.97
-88 points Wine Spectator
Roederer Estate Brut Rose, $23.97
-91 points Wine Spectator
Trouillard Brut Champagne, $31.97
-91 points Bill Tobin
Jacquart Brut Champagne, $35.97
-90 points Wine Spectator

Come hop on this happenin’ holiday ride.
We won’t burst your bubble – we’re here
to make it better!

GOLDSCHMIDT TASTING EVENT THIS SATURDAY:

In addition to the Bubbly event Wednesday,
we’re having a SATURDAY tasting featuring
the amazing wines of Nick Goldschmidt,
along with a special guest.

Details coming in a couple days!