Friday Tasting – March 5

Friday Wine TastingThinking of Chile

Join us this weekend as we pay tribute to the people, culture and phenomenal wine of Chile.

07 Cono Sur, Bicycle Riesling, Bio Bio Valley
9.99/8.99
Just a touch of sweetness underlying the fresh, crisp style showing white flowers and lemony fresh citrus. Try w/ Asian and spicy dishes.

08 Palo Alto, Reserva Sauvignon Blanc, Maule Valley
ON SALE 9.99
Crisp, refreshing and well-balanced with bright grapefruit, citrus and green apple flavors.

08 Cono Sur, Bicycle Pinot Noir, Central Valley
9.99/8.99
A red fruit party of ripe cherry, plum, strawberry and raspberry with a hint of smoke on the finish.

08 Cono Sur, Sustainable Agriculture Pinot Noir, Colchagua Valley

11.99/10.79
Full-bodied with rich cherry and strawberry fruit flavors as well as coffee and chocolate tones for complexity.

08 Hacienda Araucano, Carmenere, Colchagua Valley
11.99/10.79
Winery is owned by French producer/magnate Francois Lurton.  Classic Carmenere – fresh, spicy nose w/ aromas of blackcurrant and mint.  Soft, elegant style.

08 Santa Rita, Reserva Carmenere, Rapel Valley
ON SALE 11.99
Carmenere is known as the “lost grape of Bordeaux” and excels in Chile’s growing environment.  This wine is medium-bodied, with ripe black fruit flavors, hints of chocolate and vanilla and soft texture.

08 Cono Sur, Bicycle Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Valley
9.99/8.99
Plum, raspberry and sweet spice aromas and flavors, finishing with notes of vanilla and chocolate.

07 Santa Rita, Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley
11.99/10.79
“One of Chile’s go-to Best Buy Cabernets. Always solid and well made, with this vintage giving off hickory, rubber and blackberry aromas in front of a rich, tannic palate of wild berry, mesquite and leathery flavors. Roasted and heady on the finish, with big bones and structure.”  Wine Enthusiast 88 points

08 Palo Alto, Reserva Red Cuvee, Maule Valley
ON SALE 9.99
55% Cab/30% Carmenere/15% Syrah blended into a full-bodied, round wine with black currant, blueberry and mint flavors with a touch of spice.

08 Cono Sur, Cabernet Sauvignon/Carmenere, Colchagua Valley
11.99/10.79
Organically grown grapes – 60% Cab/40% Carmenere.  Robust style with concentrated black and red fruit flavors which are complemented by notes of cedar and toasty oak.

You can help with the earthquake disaster in Chile by donating to the Red Cross. Please visit RedCross.org or call 1-800-HELP-NOW to donate today.

Thinking of Chile

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Name/Notes bottle/btl per case

07 Cono Sur, Bicycle Riesling, Bio Bio Valley…………………………………………………………… 9.99/8.99

Just a touch of sweetness underlying the fresh, crisp style showing white flowers and lemony fresh citrus. Try w/ Asian and spicy dishes.

08 Palo Alto, Reserva Sauvignon Blanc, Maule Valley……………………………………… ON SALE 9.99

Crisp, refreshing and well-balanced with bright grapefruit, citrus and green apple flavors.

08 Cono Sur, Bicycle Pinot Noir, Central Valley……………………………………………………….. 9.99/8.99

A red fruit party of ripe cherry, plum, strawberry and raspberry with a hint of smoke on the finish.

08 Cono Sur, Sustainable Agriculture Pinot Noir, Colchagua Valley……………….. 11.99/10.79

Full-bodied with rich cherry and strawberry fruit flavors as well as coffee and chocolate tones for complexity.

08 Hacienda Araucano, Carmenere, Colchagua Valley………………………………………. 11.99/10.79

Winery is owned by French producer/magnate Francois Lurton. Classic Carmenere – fresh, spicy nose w/ aromas of blackcurrant and mint. Soft, elegant style.

08 Santa Rita, Reserva Carmenere, Rapel Valley…………………………………………… ON SALE 11.99

Carmenere is known as the “lost grape of Bordeaux” and excels in Chile’s growing environment. This wine is medium-bodied, with ripe black fruit flavors, hints of chocolate and vanilla and soft texture.

08 Cono Sur, Bicycle Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Valley……………………………………… 9.99/8.99

Plum, raspberry and sweet spice aromas and flavors, finishing with notes of vanilla and chocolate.

07 Santa Rita, Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley………………………………. 11.99/10.79

“One of Chile’s go-to Best Buy Cabernets. Always solid and well made, with this vintage giving off hickory, rubber and blackberry aromas in front of a rich, tannic palate of wild berry, mesquite and leathery flavors. Roasted and heady on the finish, with big bones and structure.” Wine Enthusiast 88 points

08 Palo Alto, Reserva Red Cuvee, Maule Valley………………………………………………… ON SALE 9.99

55% Cab/30% Carmenere/15% Syrah blended into a full-bodied, round wine with black currant, blueberry and mint flavors with a touch of spice.

08 Cono Sur, Cabernet Sauvignon/Carmenere, Colchagua Valley ………………….. 11.99/10.79

Organically grown grapes – 60% Cab/40% Carmenere. Robust style with concentrated black and red fruit flavors which are complemented by notes of cedar and toasty oak.

You can help with the earthquake disaster in Chile by donating to the Red Cross. Please visit RedCross.org or call 1-800-HELP-NOW to donate today.

March 5, 2010

Join us this weekend as we pay tribute to the people, culture and phenomenal wine of Chile.

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