Champane's Wine Cellars' October 2009 Newsletter

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Champane's Wine Cellars

October 2009

Tasting Notes

2005 TWO BARREL

From Alexander Valley Vineyards comes this beautiful marriage of 50%Merlot and 50% Syrah grapes, gushing with black cherry, plum, and blueberry fruit. The underlying seductive chocolate and bacon fat smokiness linger throughout it's lengthy velvet finish. It's big, it's chewy, and it's delicious. This wine and a fine cigar are a match made in heaven.

2006 SPERI RIPASSO

Those who love the intoxicating flavors delivered from a great Italian Amarone but don't like the sticker shock that comes with it can well be satisfied with what we call a "Baby Amarone" or Ripasso style wine. Lush and ripe cherry with back hints of raison and chocolate licorice vie like a big pizza pie for your amore. Paired with roasted or grilled meats, you'll be living life la dolce vita.

2008 SBRAGIA
HOME RANCH

SAUVIGNON BLANC

One of California's classiest efforts of Sauvignon Blanc to date. One whiff of it's bright fragrant nose leads to a perfumed explosion of citrus, apple, pear and orange peel delight. It's new glass closure makes for easy opening while protecting it's freshness and fragrance. The complete opposite of the great New Zealand style Sauvignon's, which can overpower paired cuisine, this wine, with a luscious balanced acidity, is the perfect choice for a food friendly experience.

2007 TISHBI MERLOT

When it comes to Kosher wine, this certainly isn't your fathers Manischewitz. From world class vineyards in Israel, Tishbi has a long history of quality winemaking and this is no exception. It expresses dark and juicy raspberry, strawberry, and black cherry flavors with distinctive spice and earth complexities. Smooth vanilla and just the right balance of oak provide you with a wine that will pair nicely with your holiday Kosher cuisine.

Best Value of the Month Over $20.00

Rosenblum
Red Zinfandel

St. Peter's Church

California

$32.99

Chateuaneuf

du Pape

Vieux Telegraph

2007

$64.99

Best Value Under $20.00

Bogle
2006 Phantom

California

$14.99

Layer Cake
2007 Primotivo

Italy

$12.99

Glen Carlou
2006 Cabernet Sauvignon

South Africa

$14.99

Did You Know

Champane's Wine Cellars now accepts

Discover Card

DID YOU KNOW...................that as wine ages, it also changes color. White wines tend to get darker in color while red wines get lighter in color. Alternatively, rose wines tend to go in either direction.

WINE TRIVIA...............What are Port tongs? This is a device that traditionally is used to open an older bottle of Port. Since the cork in older bottles can be very fragile and nearly impossible to disengage, these special tongs remove the neck of the bottle with the cork intact, ensuring a clean and cork free pour.

	New Arrivals - A Great Value
Howling Moon Syrah California $9.99 Northern Natural Strawberry Wine Michigan $13.99 Rene Barbier Chardonnay Spain $2.99 Wakefield Riesling Australia $2.99 Night Harvest Merlot California 2 / $10.00