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Every time we finish shoveling the driveway, more snow is on the way! Will it ever end???
Well, the wine tastings here at the shoppe sure won't! We've got some real show-stoppers for you this week!
2008 Couly-Dutheil Les Chanteaux Chinon Blanc
An exceptional terroir with superb sun exposure gives way to a rare gem in the wine world: Chinon Blanc. A crystal, pale golden color is overwhelmed with intense, straightforward, fresh and floral aromas. Listed by many of the top French gastronomic restaurants, Les Chanteaux charms by its fruitiness, freshness, richness & elegance. Persistent and refreshingly delicious now, superb over the next 3 - 5 years.
Bottle: $27.99 - Case: $285.50
2008 Collazzi Liberta , Toscana, Red Blend
Villa Collazzi is one of the most impressive estates in all of Tuscany. Set atop a hill located a few miles south of Florence on the old road to Volterra (yes, this is the town made famous by all those Twilight fans from the last few years - and if you are following this reference - are you a a fan of Edward or Jacob??? - it offers commanding views of the surrounding countryside. This architectural landmark was originally designed by Michelangelo in 1560 for his friend, Agostino Dini. It features two rows of loggias above a large courtyard enclosed on three sides and open on a fourth. The building remained incomplete for centuries until it was purchased by the Marchi family in 1933. Villa Collazzi is currently run by three siblings from the Marchi family,
Carlo Marchi, Grazia, Marchi Gazzoni Frascara and Bona Marchi Frescobaldi, The first vintage under the Collazzi label was 1999.
The wine is a blend of Merlot 50%, Syrah 25% and Sangiovese 25%. The wine's goal is to achieve an uncommon balance between the Merlot's soft tannins, Syrah's spiciness and the elegant fragrance of Sangiovese.
Bargain at $19.99, go for the case at $203.90, it will be worth it!
2007 C&C Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Betts ans Scholl brings us from the world-class hillsides above one of those quaint little towns along Highway 29 in the Napa Valley, the C&C Cab. It is first class, serious, and special, yet costs only a FRACTION of what the fancier wines of the neighborhood cost. Delicious and fruit-forward, this wine was made for the people (you and me)!
Bottle: $29.99 - Case: $305.90
As always, thank you for your generous support!
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