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Where
did the summer go? The season has begun to wind down, with everyone starting
to get back into their "normal routines." People have been
coming into the shoppe and talking about their kids starting Kindergarten or going
off to college, and the hot days are starting to turn into cool nights and
mornings. There is still time left to enjoy the couple of precious weeks before
the craziness of the "normal routine" sets in! Come on by and pick up
some new wines to enjoy on the deck or by the pool for the few lazy evenings still
to come.
We
will be tasting a Malbec Reserva made with vines that age over 50 years, a
Sancerre that's lean and gripping, and a white from the Languedoc that is
elegant yet zingy, goes well with or without food and is very easy drinking!
MOREOVER, THE BREADS FROM BALTHAZAR ARE HERE, FRESH AND DELIVERED HOT!
For Saturday, we are trying something new. We are calling it -"It's
your choice".
The customer gets to decide which bottle to taste. Please, take us up on this
one!
Come on by and support your local wine merchant!
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FRIDAY'S TASTING:
2007 Chateau La Rouque Coteaux du Languedoc Blanc White blend
$19.99 a bottle, $203.90 a case, or $16.99 a bottle as part of a mixed case.
Château la Roque is located in the region
of Pic St. Loup in the village of Fontanes. The Château dates to the 8th
century when Benedictine monks wrote of its importance as a crossroads for
travelers. The Roque brothers gained ownership of the castle in 1259, and
planted vines on the surrounding slopes. Today, the domaine is owned by Jack
Boutin, who employs the philosophy that wine should be made as naturally as
possible. He uses no chemical fertilizers and no insecticides or pesticides. The blend is 25% Grenache Blanc, 30% Vermentino, 30% Marsanne and 15% Rousanne. It's fermented in stainless steel tanks and is completely unoaked. The wine is refreshing, lively, elegant, and zingy with floral and apricot aromas and flavors. This juice is not aggressive, lovely on its own or delicious with grilled seafood and a host of other dishes too!
2009 Hippolyte Reverdy, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc
$28.99 a bottle, $297.50 a case, or $24.64 a bottle as part of a mixed case.
Lemon, pineapple, gooseberry, and white pepper rise from the glass of
Hippolyte Reverdy's 2009 Sancerre. In the mouth, this relatively light,
brashly citric Sauvignon also reveals notes of black currant and sage
along with salt and chalk. There is an impressive amount of sheer energy
on display here and a mouth-watering and ultimately mouth-scouring
intensity. But this will definitely hold most appeal for those who
relish their Sancerre on the lean side, and its gripping finish harbors
considerable citrus zest and citrus pip bitterness. It will be worth
following for at least the next 18-24 months.
2007 Punto Final Reserva, Mendoza, Malbec
$19.99 a bottle, $203.90 a case, or $16.99 a bottle as part of a mixed case.
The 2007 Punto Final
Reserva contains 99% Malbec and 1% Cabernet Franc aged for 10 months in
French oak. The wine was sourced from vineyards over 50 years of age but
with lower yields. Opaque purple-colored, it offers up a fragrant
bouquet of cedar, scorched earth, lavender, and black cherry. Layered,
dense, and concentrated, it has tons of savory black fruit, spice notes,
and excellent balance. This lengthy effort can be enjoyed now but will
evolve in the bottle for 2-3 years.
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WHY NOT
JOIN A WINE CLUB?
JOIN FOR AS LONG AS YOU'D LIKE, ONE
MONTH,
THREE MONTHS OR A YEAR, IT'S UP TO YOU!
AUGUST'S SELECTIONS:
THE BOUTIQUE SERIES
2007 Mendel Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
2006 Tikal Patriota Malbec Blend, Mendoza, Argentina
$50 a month + shipping and handling, local delivery is
complimentary
GRAPE DISTINCTIONS
2006 Catena Alta Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
2006 Mendel Unus Malbec Blend, Mendoza, Argentina
$75 - $100 a
month + shipping and handling, local delivery is complimentary
CELLAR COLLECTIBLES
2004 Finca Allende Calvario Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain
2001 Luis Canas Amaren Reserva
$125 - $150 a month + shipping and handling, local delivery is complimentary
Want to enroll or have questions -
andrea@tewksburyfinewine.com
or call 908-439-0007.
* All wines in the various clubs are discounted
at 15% for participating. |
AUGUST WINES OF THE MONTH:
- 2008 Zeni Ramato Pinot Grigio
$25.99 a bottle, $265.10 a
case, or $22.09 a bottle as part of a mixed case
- 2006 Vinifera Vineyards Vitis, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon
$29.99 a bottle, $305.90 a
case, or $25.49 a bottle as part of a mixed case.- 2009 Domaine de la Tour du Bon Bandol Rosé
$27.99 a bottle,
$285.50 a case, or $23.79 as part of a mixed case. |
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We'll open the wines for Friday's tasting around 4:00, and Saturday around noon. We look forward to seeing you.
Andrea, Tim and Lindsay |
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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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