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What? The color is changing?
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Veraison!
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August 13th, 2009
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Greetings!
During the month of August the vineyards throughout the northern hemisphere are filled with activity. One of the indicators that harvest is fast approaching is when the red grapes start to soften and turn from green to red. This change in color is what is known as veraison. Throughout the month, growers are keeping a close eye on their vines and may even perform a green harvest to remove less ripe bunches or excess bunches of grapes. The goal behind a green harvest is to concentrate the flavor in the remaining grapes. In really warm regions, some growers may actually start to harvest their grapes in August. It all depends on the weather!
Now on to the wines for Friday's tasting. These are detailed below. We look forward to seeing you over the weekend and helping you choose a few bottles or even a case to try!
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Wines for Friday's Tasting:
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Barone di Valporte Passerina 2008
$16.99 a bottle, $173.28 for a case, or $14.44 a bottle as part of a mixed case
What did the leaders of the
world drink when they were at the G8 Summit? You guessed it ... the
Barone di Valforte Passerina! The Tenute Barone di Valforte vineyards
cover 42 hectares in various communes in the Teramo hills in Abruzzo. The investment these gentleman farmers have made in
their winery is truly impressive. After growing and selling their
grapes for years, they took no shortcuts when they decided to bottle
the product of their vineyards. They grow the Passerina grapes on the
cooler, north-facing slopes which is why this white wine is able to
show so much freshness and finesse since it is from a warm area. The wine has fabulous floral notes on the nose. It is
refreshing and pretty, everything white wine should be! Truly amazing
with raw seafood or as an aperitif. The wine has a low alcohol
content, just 11.5%! It is delicious and a must try this August!
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Brigaldara Valpolicella 2007
$17.99 a bottle, $183.48 for a case, or $15.29 a bottle as part of a mixed case
Vineyards fill the hills
just east of Lago di Garda in Northern Italy, the home of Valpolicella
and Brigaldara. Valpolicella is made from a blend of grapes including
Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella. This deep, ruby colored wine is
filled with fresh blackberries and cherries with hints of mint and
cedar. It is very well-structured, rich and generous, waiting to be
admired throughout its long, lingering finish. You just have to taste
the fresh style of Brigaldara, the result of Stefano Cesari's passion
for wines from Valpolicella!
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Downing Family Fly by Night Zinfandel
$27.99 a bottle, $285.48 for a case, or $23.79 a bottle as part of a mixed case
Looking for a delicious, well-balanced Zinfandel for your barbecue meals this weekend? We have just the one! From an organically farmed vineyard, this unique Oakville Zinfandel has developed a powerful structure that is sweet on the front palate and spicy on the back. Black currants, wild huckleberries, and a melting essence of dark chocolate emerge from this full-bodied wine that finishes with a note of vanilla and cracked pepper. This wine makes a great companion to almost any meal and is out of this world with barbecue!
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Our Wine Clubs
Selections for August have been made and they are all delicious!
The Boutique Series
$50 a month plus shipping and handling,
complimentary local delivery
This month's selections includes two delicious Italian wines: Rivetto Langhe Bianco 2008 and the Ciacci Piccolomini d'Arogona Rosso di Montalcino 2006.
Grape Distinctions
$75 - $100 a month plus shipping and handling, complimentary local delivery
This month's selections include two beautiful, contrasting examples of wines from Australia: the Betts & Scholl o.g. Grenache 2006 and the d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz 2005.
Cellar Collectibles
$100 - $150 a month plus shipping and handling, complimentary local delivery
This month's selections include two limited production wines from Argentina, ind Bordeaux blends from Tua Rita in Tuscany, Fabre Montmayou's Cuvee Diane 2002 and Vina Alicia Malbec 2004.
To enroll or if you have questions about the clubs, email us at clientservices@tewksburyfinewine.com or call 908-439-0007.
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August
Wines of the Month:
These wines are all delicious. Try our Italian, August Wines of the Month Sampler Case for only $190.87, including tax!!
The case includes:
3 bottles of Prosecco Raboso,
2 bottles of Pra Soave Classico,
2 bottles of Barone di Valporte Passerina,
3 bottles of Brigaldara Valpolicella, and
2 bottles of Velenosi's Il Brecciarolo
Terre Deor delle Venezie Prosecco Raboso
$12.99 a bottle, $132.48 for a case, or $11.04 a bottle as part of a mixed case
Prosecco has been very popular this summer, and this rosato (pink)
Prosecco is just delicious. It is a perfect bottle of bubbly for these summer
nights. Pink, easy to sip, dry and delicious. Very refreshing, crisp with ripe
strawberries, lots of cherries, and of course those tiny bubbles.
Pra Soave Classico 2008
$17.99 a bottle, $183.48 for a case, or $15.29 a bottle as part of a mixed a case.
The Prà
Soave Classico will show you what real, world class Soave is all about. The Prà
family crafts the wine from 100% Garganega grown only in the Classico
zone. Filled with
crisp minerality, touches of citrus, and hints of wildflowers and hay;
it is very refined and persistent on the finish. Come and taste for yourself... it is
delicious!
Barone di Valporte Passerina 2008
$16.99 a bottle, $173.28 for a case, or $14.44 a bottle as part of a mixed case
We will be tasting this wine Friday night. Please see the column to the left for all the details!
Brigaldara Valpolicella 2007
$17.99 a bottle, $183.48 for a case, or $15.29 a bottle as part of a mixed case
We will also be tasting this wine Friday night. Please see the column to the left for all the details!
Velenosi Il Brecciarolo
$19.99 a bottle, $203.88 for a case, or $16.99 a bottle as part of a mixed case
Il Brecciarolo [Eel breTCH
ee R o low] refers to the broken stones typical of the soils in the
area of Tuscany where the grapes for this wine are grown. The
heartiness of the Montepulciano grape dominates while the Sangiovese
lifts the aromatics and brightens the wine. It has a lovely soft
palate, with tannins giving the wine structure, but are so soft and
refined they almost feel creamy. The flavors and tannins are perfectly
balanced with the great acidity that follows through the finish. A
long standing favorite!
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We hope you are enjoying your summer. We'll open the wines for Friday's tasting around 4:00. Looking forward to seeing you soon, and most importantly, thanks for your continued support!
Cheers!
Andrea |
| Contact Information |
Andrea Maranca
One Old Turnpike, PO Box 377, Oldwick, NJ 08858
T: 908.439.0007 F: 908.439.9997 www.tewksburyfinewine.com
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