Notes from Doug

It's Rose season!  Don't miss 3 new fantastic Rose's (one open to taste now) along with a lovely Vino Verde!  In addition, I have just tasted the best deal we have ever featured on a top rated Barbaresco. Wines of this quality and rating generally retail around $40. For under $19 The Cantina Del Nebbiolo Barbaresco 2011 (93 Points Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Best Buys) is not to be missed. It is a perfect summer red with lovely complexity and soft tannins.  Scroll down for all the tasting notes and reply to this email to reserve yours today.

Cheers

Doug

The Wines

(France) Pamplune Grapefruit Peach Rose NV

Bottle $10.99 10% off mix 6 $9.89 15% off mix 12 $9.34

This Rose is going to end up being one of the best selling wines in the store!

The French have a long history of blending their dry wines with fresh juice or fruit liqueurs also knowns as kir. More recently, a new summer drink became very popular among French restaurants, bars and outdoor cafés consisting of a blend of dry rosé with fresh squeezed pink grapefruit. This refreshing wine cocktail quickly became available pre-mixed in the bottle, to reach a 30 Millions bottles sold annually. Classic Mediterranean varietals are fermented in stainless steel tank and then blended with natural extracts of grapefruit from the pomelo variety.

This wine inspired from the Provence style has a light pink color but offers very expressive aromas and flavors of citrus, roses and exotic fruits such as lychees. It is light. slightly sweet as it haswith Peach & Grapefruit flavors added. Lovely aromatics and a refreshing, juicy midpalate. and refreshing with only 8.5% alcohol. Great wine to enjoy as an aperitif preferably outdoor: poolside or on a rooftop. It pairs very well with spicy food or could be used in addition to summer cocktails such as a Grapefruit Spritz or simply poured over ice in a wine glass.

(France) Florette Rose de Provence 2014

Bottle $12.99 10% off mix 6 $11.69 15% off mix 12 $10.99

Classic Provence Rose! 10% Cinsault, 60% Grenache, 10% Rolle, 20% Syrah

Brilliant pale pink color. Intense nose yielding notes of red fruit (raspberries) and stone fruit (peaches). The mouthfeel is fruity and tense, offering both freshness and good length on the dry finish. Drink now to 2016.

(Portugal) Mapreco Vino Verde 2014

Bottle $8.99 10% off mix 6 $8.09 15% off mix 12 $7.64

Vino Verde means green wine as in young and refreshing! This bargain white is a warm weather favorite! It has a gorgeous water white color, a light frizzante tiny bubbles. Lovely aromatic, displaying tart green apples, zests of lemons and limes, and light minerality. On the palate the wine is juicy with bright, zippy acidity and a surprisingly round body. The apple and citrus notes linger in this delightful refreshing white! Drink now to 2016. The Mapreco is made from indigenous Iberian grapes Alvarinho (aka Albariño), Arinto, Loureiro, and Trajadura.

(Portugal) Mapreco Vino Verde Rose 2014

Bottle $8.99 10% off mix 6 $8.09 15% off mix 12 $7.64

Like white vinho verde, this is slightly effervescent, very refreshing, invigorating stuff. Just a hint of sweetnes balances out the red fruit flavors, lively acidity, and fizz. Drink this well chilled in warm weather for a real treat.

(Italy) Cantina Del Nebbiolo Barbaresco 2011

Bottle $21.99 10% off mix 6 $19.79 20% off mix 12 DEAL $17.59

93 Points Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Best Buys! "Red rose, balsamic herbs, red berry and baking spice aromas jump out of the glass. The succulent palate weaves together lush black cherry, cinnamon, eucalyptus, licorice and orange peel sensations that are supported by velvety tannins and fresh acidity. Drink 2015 through 2021."

Presale Terms

Delivery -  5-22-15    

Pricing - quoted per bottle 750ml.  12/750ml per case  Reserve right to correct errors. This offer valid through 5-21-15 and while supplies last

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