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Italy
Resta Martina Bianco 06
Verdeca, Bianco d'Alessano Blend. Nice and easy, with a mineral finish. Noticeable low acid. Saline/sea quality and rather light, with some noticeable flavor of apricot jam or candied apricots. "Martina is a white blend of 60% Verdeca and 40% Alessano White. It has an intense floral aroma reminiscent of Sauvignon Blanc. Martina has fresh flavors of wildflower and banana in a soft and harmonic body. Soft acidic accents make it refreshing."
Our Price: 12.27
Mocavero Chardonnay 09
"This is a fabulous example of single varietal Chardonnay from a warm climate area on the Salento peninsula. The cool breeze flows in from the Adriatic and keeps the acidity up in the fruit maintaining the freshness and balance. Aromas of peach, green fruit and citrus lead to an elegant palate cut by sappy acidity, excellent for fish dishes!" The harvest began one week later than in 2008 in order to give the grapes more time to mature. "The harvest this year is marche di leopardo," reported winemaker Francesco Mocavero of Mocavero Winery, "which means 'the spots of the leopard.' It is a local saying that means that there are some areas yielding interesting, good-quality grapes, and there are others that are not."
Our Price: 14.57
Oltis Reserve Malbec Marie NV
"Reserve Marie", from the Cahors in SW France - from 02, 04, 05 vintages from a "Barrique Perpetuelle" - like a Sherry Solera system. Malbec is "The Black Wine of Cahors," famous for inky color and robust tannins. Older vintages bring secondary development, more evolved, and softened tannins, youngest has more fruit forward black & red fruit & bright acids & freshness. From the Roman name for the river Lot which traverses Cahors. Malbec is thin skinned & needs more heat & sun to get ripe than Cab or Merlot, which is why it does well in warmer areas. Plum!
Our Price: 11.57
Spain
Gran Pasion Brut NV
The wine's peach sherbet characteristics are a peachy match for Fried fish with black beans, white rice and sweet fried plantains. Jose Maria Manzanares Palarea demonstrates passion and desire through his creation of beautiful wines that pay homage to the past, and are beloved by wine lovers today. Gran Pasion Sparkling Cava is one of Palarea`s newest creations, and a huge hit. This Spanish Cava is a brut sparkling wine perfect for apertif or anytime. Really tasty, balanced, and elegant. Uses all three of the Penedes grapes - Parellada, Xarell-o, and Macabeo (Viura).
Our Price: 11.97
Seis Circles Red 09
50% Tempranillo, 40% Grenache, 10% Syrah. High altitude vineyards due south of the Pyrenees.2,200 ha at 700 metres elevation. Our red wine has been created from a unique blend of Tempranillo, Grenache and Syrah grapes, harvested from age-old vines in high-altitude vineyards due south of the Pyrenees. Combined with a dry Mediterranean climate, long hours of sunshine, stony soils and a privileged location in northern Spain, all the essential ingredients have been found for wines full of character and quality. The result is an intensely fruity, smooth and full-bodied wine, typified by aromas of blackberries, blueberries and cassis, and with a slightly peppery finish. This wine is soft enough to be enjoyed on its own, but also makes an ideal accompaniment to red meat and other hearty food.
Our Price: 10.27
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