Wine of the week 4/17 – 4/23

Jean Sablenay Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2009 $9.95 This is an expressive Sauvignon Blanc with delicate floral and citrus notes on the nose. These carry through to the palate which is fresh with vibrant acidity and a long satisfying finish.

Grapes: 100% Sauvignon Blanc Region: Loire Valley, France

Quinta de Cabriz Colheita Seleccionada Dao 2008 $9.95 [...]

Wine of the Week 10/17 – 10/23

Shepherds Ridge Sauvignon Blanc 2009 $14.95 This crisp, mouthwatering New Zealand white has an irresistible lemon and lime flavor with enticing gooseberries, herbs and peaches combined together on the palate. It’s difficult to resist a second glass. While dry, this wine is deliciously rich

Rabbit Ridge Le Lapin Multiplicity (Non-vintage) $6.95 ”Le Lapin” is French [...]

Wine of the Week 04/04 – 4/10

Chateau Bonnet Entre-Deux-Mers 2008 $11.95 Overview: The vast 300-acre estate of Château Bonnet in the heart of the Entre-deux-Mers produces a deliciously reliable, good value wine every year. This brand-new 2008 shows some lively yellow fruits as well as a strong citrus element. It has vibrantly fresh, pure fruit and is ready to drink now, [...]

Wine of the Week 01/24-01/3

D’Arenberg “The Stump Jump” Shiraz 2008 – $11.95

Overivew: A Best Value designation and one the Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2009: “Ripe and open- textured, this is impressive for the way it packs in the cherry, blackberry and raspberry flavors and doesn’t take the foot off the gas pedal until the mineral-inflected finish [...]