Summer is here and, along with the hot weather, came two very hot wine deals.  First up is the 2010 Bertani "Velante" Pinot Grigio.  Bertani is one of the region's most important wine producers.  Located in the Veneto in northeast Italy, Bertani was founded in 1857 and owns its own vineyards and is able to oversee the entire winemaking cycle from start to finish.  This wine has a complex bouquet with scents of golden apple, ripe pear and peach. Delicious on its own or paired with salads, light appetizers, grilled fish and vegetable dishes. This is the house Pinot Grigio at Olive Garden restaurants.  You will see this wine around for $15.99 and the best deal we found on the internet was 12.99. Imbibe price $9.91.  As it that's not enough receive a 10% "Summer Stock Up" Discount on any mixed case of the Bertani Pinot Grigio or any of the "Summer Stock Up" wines below.

   As with all great wine deals you need to have a red to pick from and this one is made for summer.  The 2009 Bodega Colome Amalaya Red is made from Argentina's signature grape, Malbec, with a smaller percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Tannat. Deep red, with purple tinges, this wine offers red fruit aromas of cherries and raspberries, with a subtle hint of vanilla. A spicy, intense and sweeping wine, easy to drink, and yet with a long persistent mouth.  Try this with any of your summer evening barbecue favorites and you will be amazed.  Imbibe price $15.99

   You might ask how we are able to offer the same wine at such a lower price.  We have been doing business for 25 years with all the big importers in the Los Angeles area, the largest market in the nation, and now being in a much smaller market like Bakersfield offers some benefits.   For example, as is standard practice in very large markets, company have individuals survey prices at different locations to make sure that the prices are competitive without dipping below acceptable levels.  For a shop like Imbibe, this means that it is possible for many old friends to offer me specials that very few people in the nation ever see or get offered.  Yet another reason to think Imbibe Wine & Spirits for all your wine, beer and spirits needs.

Until next time, keep pullin' those corks,

David and the Imbibe team