May 9, 2009

New this week

Quite a bit new this week, as you will see from the list that follows. Dominique has created an all-Beaujolais sampler for the spring; I'll have write-ups for you next time. Join us Wednesday night at La Mancha at 7:30 for a feast of Spanish food and wine (see menu that follows here; Call the store or stop by to reserve. We also have an in-store Scotch seminar scheduled soon; I had hoped to give you specifics here but could not open the file the store sent me, so call or stop by regarding that event as well.
 
NEW WHITES:
(back) Tierruca 2008 Sauvignon Blanc @ $8.99
Torrevento 2007 di Filare @ $9.99
Calea 2008 Insolia @ $9.99
Jacuzzi 2006 Chardonnay @ $9.99
D'Orsaria 2007 Pinot Grigio @ $11.99
Michel Torino 2008 Torrontes @ $12.99
Mont Gras 2008 Sauvignon Blanc @ $13.99
Van Rutten 2007 Chardonnay @ $13.99
Piko 2008 Sauvignon Blanc @ $15.99
Konigschaffhausen 2007 Grauer Burgunder @ $17.99
Maison Champy 2006 Bourgogne Chardonnay @ $18.99
Champalou 2007 Vouvray @ $18.99
Abbazia Novacella 2007 Kerner @ $19.99
Domaine Lecomte 2007 Quincy @ $19.99
De Villaine 2007 Bouzeron Aligote @ $20.99
 
NEW REDS:
J. P. Ramos 2005 Loios Alentejano @ $9.99
Jacuzzi 2004 Merlot @ $9.99
Poggio Vignoso 2007 Chianti @ $9.99
Altovinum 2007 Evodia @ $10.99
Finca El Reposo 2006 Malbec @ $12.99
Bella Costa 2006 Rosso @ $12.99
Pont de Crillon 2006 Cotes-d-Rhone @ $12.99
Sexto 2006 Terra Alta @ $12.99
Familia Mayol 2007 Bonarda @ $14.99
Jacuzzi 2004 Sangiovese @ $15.99
Jacuzzi 2004 Primitivo @ $15.99
Jacuzzi 2006 Barbera @ $15.99
Jacuzzi 2003 Valeriano @ $15.99 (Cab, Malbec, Merlot, Syrah, Barbera)
Rock Point 2008 Pinot Noir @ $16.99
Le Rugose 2005 Valpolicella Ripasso @ $18.99
Piko 2007 Pinot Noir @ $19.99
Saintsbury 2007 Garnet Pinot Noir @ $21.99
Stephen Ross 2007 Pinot Noir @ $25.99
Calabretta 2008 Etna Rosso @ $25.99
Saintsbury 2006 Carneros Pinot Noir @ $33.99
Freemark Abbey 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon @ $34.99
Brewer-Clifton 2007 Pinot Noir @ $42.99
 
NEW ROSES:
Falesco Vitiano 2008 Rosato @ $9.99
Domaine Grande Blanche 2007 Cotes de Provence @ $10.99
Bieler 2008 Coteaux du Provence @ $11.99
Domaine Soron 2007 Cotes de Provence @ $13.99
Phelan-Segur 2007 Bordeaux Rose @ $14.99
Gurrutxaga 2008 Txakolina Rosado @ $22.99
Judy's Bright and Lively Choices for Springing into Spring
 
A red, a white, and a rosé, each of which catches
the spirit of the new season to perfection!
 
Joseph Mellot Sincerité 2007 Sauvignon Blanc
I guess I'm always a sucker for a good — and good value — Sauvignon Blanc, and this one surely fills the bill. Produced by one of the leading estates of the Loire Valley (the Mellot dynasty dates back nearly five centuries), this is a clean, precise wine that is a celebration of Sauvignon Blanc: it is clear and brilliant, with a nose that combines white flowers and citrus fruits, with fresh spicy flavors on the palate.
$9.99/btl;$99.90/cs
 
Chateau de la Roulerie 2008 Rosé d'Anjou
The Germain family owns property in both Bordeaux and the Loire; grape growers and winemakers for six generations, the Germains practice agriculture raisonnée, farming their vines with minimal intervention. Their Loire property, Chateau de la Roulerie, located in Anjou, produces a red, a dry white, and a sweet Coteaux du Layon as well as this charming rosé, a blend of Gamay and Grolleau, the Loire's everyday dark-berried vine. The wine is a beautiful salmon pink, with a bouquet of raspberries and strawberries; there is just a hint of licorice on the palate, and the wine's fine acidity makes for a fresh lingering finish.
$9.99/btl;$99.90/cs
 
X Winery 2006 Red X
I'm not usually one for quoting Robert Parker, but this is too good to pass up! "The most obvious question with respect to X Winery and proprietor Reed Renaudin is how can these wines be this good at these prices? Everyone is looking for good values today, and here are some e(X)ceptional bargains." Renaudin started X Winery (and sister winery Amicus Cellars) in 2000 for the express purpose of creating wines that over-deliver on quality, and Red X is proof of his success. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Zinfandel, and Petite Sirah from Napa, Lake County, and Paso Robles, this is a voluptuous wine with moderate-strong flavors, medium body, soft tannins, and a long finish.
$12.99/btl;$129.90/cs
 
Sampler B with two bottles of each wine: $54.99
 
Dinner at La Mancha
PrixFixe Menu $55
(note price does not include tax + tip)

*Vega Barcelona Cava

*Bodegas Dios Baco Fino Sherry
Assortment of Tapas
Spanish Olives, Nuts, Jamon Serrano and Cheese

*Ameztoi 2007 Txakolina
Boquerones
Fresh anchovies served on toasted fresh bread

* Gonzales Suner 2007 Mantonegro
Chuleta de Cordero
Rack of Lamb served with Green Beans & Potatoes

*Arzuaga 2005 Crianza Ribeira Del Duero
Paella Valenciana
Traditional Paella served with chicken, chorizo and seafood

*Lustau Moscatel Sherry
Flan

~Includes Coffee & Tea~
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