"Fourth Off" July Sale

 

 

Here is the current selection of wines in our sale bin, discounted 25% by the case mix or match, or 10% by the bottle. Selections will change as wines sell out and new ones are added, so check back often or call us if you are looking for a particular wine on this sale list. This sale applies to wines in our Sale Bin only.

 

The first price is the regular bottle price, the second is the bottle price discounted 10% (through Saturday 7/4), and the last is the price discounted 25% when purchased by the case, mix or match with other wines from the Sale Bin.

 

 

 

 

Waterbrook Chardonnay, Columbia Valley ($14.99/ $13.49/ $10.49) - The relatively cool climate of the Columbia Valley helps Waterbrook create a Chardonnay that is clean, invigorating and lively on the palate with juicy pear and peach fruit persisting through the finish.

 

Bauer Pinot Noir; Wagram, Austria ($15.99/ $14.39/ $11.99) - Pinot Noir from Austria! Fourth generation wine maker Anton Bauer, uses Germanic Pinot Noir clones and ages it for 20 months in small French oak barrels. This produces a delicate Pinot with great depth.A typical Burgundian nose with strawberries, raspberries and floral notes such as violets. On the palate, the wine and has a long finish tasting of soft red berries.

 

Grande Cassagne Rosé, Costières de Nîmes ($9.99/ $8.99/ $7.49) - From the western edge of the Rhône Valley where the locals drink Rosé with breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between, especially in the warmth of the summer months. A blend of 60% Grenache, 35% Syrah, and 5% Mourvèdre sourced from forty-plus year old vines. It exudes bright red fruits and a strawberry perfume. Fermented a short time on its skins, it retains an electric pink color, soaring aromatics, and a fresh, dry finish.

 

Bricco del Sole Chardonnay; Langhe, Italy ($15.99/ $14.39/ $11.24) - Fresh, clean, light style; the complete antithesis to classic California Chardonnay. Sunny fruit shines through this unoaked wine, and is balanced by a bright acidity. Try this with homemade pasta or vegetable casserole.

 

Steindorfer Grauburgunder Pinot Gris; Burgenland, Austria ($16.99/ $15.29/ $12.74) - Fermented in 80% stainless and 20% French oak to achieve a balance of crisp acidity and complexity. Beautiful aromas of stone fruits, fresh butter a touch of smoke leading to a full palate with clean minerality, tropical notes and a long crisp finish. More Oregon in style than Italy, yet I have not tasted any domestic Pinot Gris this good. Try it with bacon wrapped scallops or fleshy fish like Mahi and Halibut.

 

Joseph Drouhin Pinot Noir "Laforet", Burgundy ($17.99/ $16.19/ $13.49) - This is a really wonderful, European-styled Pinot Noir. Bright notes of strawberry upfront with a layering of deep cherry and subtle spice throughout. If you're looking for a great wine to pair with salmon, chicken or pork, then this is a great match.

 

Tegernseerhof Riesling "Terrassen", Austria ($23.99/ $21.59/ $17.99) - From the hills of the Wachau overlooking the Danube comes this outstanding Riesling. Delicate yet complex aromas of crisp apples and peaches leap from the glass and lead to a bright, dry and lengthy finish. Try this wine and find out why Riesling is considered by many to be the most noble of all grape varietals.

 

Coloma Garnacha Roja, Spain ($9.99/ $8.99/ $7.49) - Bodegas Coloma's flamboyant Granacha Roja is replete with aromas and flavors of Framboise, juicy cherry fruit, and spice. Its ripe flavors, jamminess, and soft peppery spice would pair wonderfully with pan-seared duck breast, roasted meats or savory paella.

 

Hillinger Pinot Grigio, Burgenland ($12.99/ $11.69/ $9.74) - Light straw hues with melon & tangerine aromas. Crisp mineral fruit flavors accented with citrus on the clean bright finish. More personality and liveliness than most Italian Pinot Grigio on the market today.

 

Star Tree Cabernet; Western Cape, South Africa ($7.99/ $7.19/ $5.99) - South African wine has come a long way as of late showing us fantastic wines and great values sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti. Jam packed with dark fruit flavors accented with subtle notes of herbs, terroir and ripe tannins for a complexity that belies the price. Better hurry, while this great value is waiting here for you.

 

Joseph Schmid Cuvée Pepino; Kremstal, Austria ($14.99/ $13.49/ $11.24) - Joseph Schmid's winery just outside the beautiful and hospitable town of Krems, one of the oldest wine towns of Austria, has been in family for over 150 years. His Cuvée Pepino is a crisp blend of Grüner Veltliner, Muscateller and Chardonnay with green apple, peach and grapefruit flavors. White pepper and spice linger on the lengthy finish. A great wine for creamy cheeses or stir-fries with spice.

 

Leverano Bianco, Italy ($8.99/ $8.09/ $6.74) - The town of Leverano, from which the wine takes its name, is situated in the southern part of the Salento on the heal of Italy's boot. Made predominantly from the indigenous Malvasia Bianca grape, it is features delicately fresh and soft tropical fruit aromas accented with citrus flavors paired to a crisp clean finish. A great quaffing wine that is also a perfect match for light pastas or steamed shellfish.

 

Coastal Vines Chardonnay, California ($6.99/ $6.29/ $5.24) - Tropical and orchard fruits mingle with just a kiss of vanilla scented oak in this great value California Chardonnay. The winemakers at Coastal Vines are careful not to overplay the oak flavors to craft a crowd pleasing style that is not bereft of character.

 

Ca'Brigiano Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Italy ($7.99/ $7.19/ $5.99) - "The craving for cheap wines may be surging, but merely cheap is no bargain. What’s needed are wines that obey the dictates of the dwindling bank account while satisfying the craving for reliable refreshment and restoration, and even piquing the interest a bit. That’s where Montepulciano d’Abruzzo comes in."  The New York Times, October 29, 2008

 

Michlits Rosé Frizzante Pinot Noir; Burgenland, Austria ($15.99/ $14.39/ $11.24) - Juicy, fresh & fruity with a pure expression of Pinot Noir. Mouthfilling Cremant-like bubbles are lively yet soft, allowing the delicate red berry flavors to shine through to the clean lively finish. Perfect on its own or a delicious complement to light hors d’oeuvre or Sunday brunch.

 

Coastal Vines Pinot Grigio, California ($6.99/ $6.29/ $5.24) - The folks at Coastal Vines have done it again with their easy going style of Pinot Grigio. Delicate aromas and flavors of subtle citrus and melon fruit leads to a fresh and clean finish. A wonderfully quaffable wine that that doesn't require food to be enjoyed.

 

Ca'Brigiano Merlot; Veneto, Italy ($7.99/ $7.19/ $5.99) - Merlot is widely grown around Italy, and while many Italian regions have recently incorporated Merlot in an imitation of the Super Tuscan movement, northeastern Italy has actually been working with the varietal for the better part of the last century. Reminiscent of a 'baby Bordeaux' with a complexity that belies its bargain price, this would be a great match for full-flavored foods like grilled pizza, hearty poultry, barbequed meat dishes.

 

Steininger "Steven Holl" Grüner Veltliner; Langenlois, Austria ($19.99/ $17.99/ $14.99) - This stylish, single vineyard offering has a firm backbone of bright acidity, fresh tangerine/peach fruit and a complex minerality that blankets your palate. To maintain its purity, this bottling features the new European resealable glass enclosure. Pair with hors d’ouvres, pan-seared fish, scallops, or crab cakes.

 

Renaud Pouilly Fuisse Vieilles Vignes ($22.99/ $20.69/ $17.24) - Beautifully balanced old vine Chardonnay from the estate of Pascal Renaud. Ripe orchard fruit balanced with crisp acidity and pleasant mineral/slate notes followed by a full citrus finish. Serve with crab, scallops, poultry and firm cheeses.

 

Alcesti Bianco, Sicily - This blend of three indiginous varietals; Grecanico, Catarratto and Ansonica; is fermented in stainless steel to help maintain its fresh personality. Bright and lively with some zesty minerality, this Bianco makes for a nice change from summer’s "golden boy," Pinot Grigio, for porch sitting or for pairing with light and simple fare.

 

Bauer Pinot Grigio; Wagram, Austria ($12.99/ $11.69/ $9.74) - We proudly take some credit for this wine - after visiting us in the heat of summer in North Carolina, Tony Bauer added this perfect summer wine to his portfolio. A crowd-pleasing style of Pinot Grigio with clean, soft apple / pear aromas & flavors, a touch of almondy mineral fruit accented with a dry and lively finish. Tastes more Italian than most Italian Pinot Grigio. Serve with simple hors d’ouevres, light cream sauces or shellfish.

 

Coastal Vines Pinot Noir, California ($6.99/ $6.29/ $5.24) - It is almost unheard of to find Pinot Noir at such a low price point that tastes like, well, Pinot Noir. Enter the Coastal Vines with it's light and easy-drinking style featuring classic Pinot Noir aromas and flavors of fresh cherries paired to a smooth finish. At this price you can finally serve Pinot Noir at your next party or enjoy it at home with pork, poultry or seafood.

 

Ca'Brigiano Chardonnay; Veneto, Italy ($7.99/ $7.19/ $5.99) - Unlike some regions of Italy that specialize in producing just a couple of grape varietals, the Veneto region in the northeast produces a vast array of wines from classically Italian grapes as well as more international examples such as this Chardonnay. Unoaked with fresh and delicate tropical flavors paired to a bright refreshing finish, this is worlds away from the heavily oaked Chardonnays that are often produced in California.

 

Hillinger Secco, Austria ($15.99/ $14.39/ $11.24) - 100% Pinot Noir crafted into a sparkling wine made in the Prosecco style, with delicate aromas of fresh strawberries and red berries which follow through on the palate. The flavors are beautifully balanced with a vibrant and refreshingly dry finish. Beautiful color and package. Make any day a celebration!

 

Coastal Vines Cabernet, California ($6.99/ $6.29/ $5.24) - This medium-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon is flush with dark plummy fruits and a lengthy finish featuring silky, smooth tannins. An outstanding value that is equally fitting at the dinner table, for cocktails or at your next gathering.

 

Michlits Pinot Noir; Burgenland, Austria ($17.99/ $16.19/ $13.49) - This certified organic Pinot I deep garnet color and a broad palate of black cherry/red berry fruit. Firm spice and structure balanced with ripe fruit make this an excellent Pinot Noir value. Enjoy with duck, pork, grilled sausages or wild mushroom risotto.

 

Farnese Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 1.5 liter Magnum ($19.99/ $17.99/ $14.99 magnum) - This is best the Montepulciano for the money that we've had in many years and it’s now available in the even more value oriented Magnum sized. Farnese does a beautiful job of providing a nice core of fruit without sacrificing its Tuscan flair. Nice dark fruit and lots of complexity. Pair it with grilled pork, spicy sausages and hearty pastas. Exceptional value!