Slim pickings this week . . . only four items to report, but they are all new vintages of wines that have become special favorites of ours. Join us for our last in-store tastings this week before we take the month of August off . . . and stay cool however you can!
NEW WHITES:
(new vintage) Chateau Lamothe 2009 Bordeaux @ $12.99
Refreshingly acidic and pleasantly fruit-forward, a house favorite vintage in and vintage out
(new vintage) Hirsch 2008 Gruner Veltliner "Veltliner #1"@ $16.99
Light-bodied and crisp with a lively acid structure and flavors of juicy green apples
(new vintage) Girard 2009 Sauvignon Blanc @ $17.99
From a tried-and-true Napa producer, a clean, fresh Sauvignon Blanc with lively citrus aromas and flavors
(new vintage) Chateau Lamothe 2009 Bordeaux @ $12.99
Refreshingly acidic and pleasantly fruit-forward, a house favorite vintage in and vintage out
(new vintage) Hirsch 2008 Gruner Veltliner "Veltliner #1"@ $16.99
Light-bodied and crisp with a lively acid structure and flavors of juicy green apples
(new vintage) Girard 2009 Sauvignon Blanc @ $17.99
From a tried-and-true Napa producer, a clean, fresh Sauvignon Blanc with lively citrus aromas and flavors
NEW REDS:
(new vintage) St. Michael-Eppan 2008 Lagrein @ $15.99
From one of the best wineries in Italy's South Tyrol, a warm, intense red with a velvety softness
(new vintage) St. Michael-Eppan 2008 Lagrein @ $15.99
From one of the best wineries in Italy's South Tyrol, a warm, intense red with a velvety softness