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Tasting Notes |
2006 Shafer One Point Five
This Cabernet truly defines the nectar that comes from the Stag's Leap District of Napa Valley. Soft and elegant as an actress walking the red carpet, the black cherry, red currant and plum fruit flow smoothly over the palate. The subtleness of milk chocolate and bouquet of violets adds to its overall balance of flavors. You don't need to be a fortune teller to predict just how good this young wine will be a few years down the road, just a savvy collector.
2005 Chateau Desmerail
A classified second growth from the Margaux region of France, this may be the finest Boudeaux from this spectacular vintage I have tasted so far. It's flavors so delicate, so expansive, a sweet haunting perfume nose that gives way to black currant, raspberry spice, and fresh violets. The tannins are spellbinding, melting deep into the senses, not overly earthy and biting as many others often display. At a price point of near $50, a fraction of the cost of many other notables, this may well be the one wine to cellar in remembering the '05 vintage.
2007 Darioush Viognier
With such a distinguished line up of quality wines in their portfolio, it's not often a white wine is one of the most sought after. If you've ever tasted this Viognier, you would certainly know why. It displays harmonious flavors of honeysuckle, white peaches and elegant citrus, finishing with vibrant nutmeg, black licorice, vanilla and a concentrated floral aroma. May be the one white wine, if deserted on a tropical island, I'd choose to be marooned with.
2007 Waterwheel Memsie
Whenever I serve this Auusie gem, it quickly raises a few eyebrows, and a few questions as to what had just been tasted. My answer is: something unique. A blend of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Petit Verdot, it's unlike anything else you can compare it to. Which to me, is a good thing. Ruby in color, black currant and raspberry in flavor, rich in it's menagerie of complexity.
Want something different? Want something unique? In turn, you'll be wanting some more.
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| Best Value of the Month Over $20.00 |
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2005 Cakebread
Sauvignon Blanc
$22.99
$62.99
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| Best Value Under $20.00 |
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'06 Thousand Foot
Pinot Noir
$17.99
2007 Airfield
Chardonnay
Un-Oaked
$11.99
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| DID YOU KNOW.................that the early Egyptians were very instrumental in the culture of wine. Around 4000BC, they were the first to use cork as a closure for wine. Around 1500BC, they were the first to make glass containers. In the time of King Tut's Egypt, around 1300BC, it was the commoners who drank beer while wine was reserved for the upper class.
WINE TRIVIA.................Which is the only grape named after a god? Though wine is reverently called "The Nectar of the Gods", the Italian grape varietal Sangiovese, the source of all great Chianti based wines, translates to "The Blood of Jove." |
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Great February 2009 Wines Values |
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2006 Cupcake Merlot $7.99
2008 Falling Star Merlot/Malbec $3.99
2007 Franz Piesporter $4.99
2003 Blue Nun Rhienhessen 1.5 liter $7.99
2008 1492 winery White Wine $3.99
2008 Xplorador Carmenere $5.99
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Upcoming Tasting Events
Champane's Wine Cellars presents...
Beers of the British Isles Beer Tasting Event
You ask, "Why not a St. Patrick's Day Tasting like every one else?"
Well, we love the irish beers but we wanted to make it better so we are presenting the "Beers of the British Isles Beer Tasting" which includes some of the greatest beers available from the breweries of England, Scotland, Wales and of course Ireland.
Join us,
FRIDAY, March 13th 6:00 - 8:00p.m.
$15.00 per person or bring a Friend and two get in for only $22.50
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Keep you calendar open for these tasting events (with more details to follow)
Thursday March 26, 2009, 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Taste of Michigan Wine Tasting
Friday April 3, 2009, 5:00 to 6:45 PM
Stone vs Dogfish head Casual Beer Tasting
Thursday April 30, 2009, 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Michigan Craft Beer Tasting
Thursday May 14, 2009, 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Beers of the World Beer Tasting
All Tasting are located at
Champane's Wine Cellars,
7007 Chicago Road,
Warren, MI 48092
You must be at least 21 years old to attend any tasting event. |
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Winter Store Hours |
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Thursday and Friday
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday
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