Danzante Merlot • Italy
Deep and spicy, this Merlot unfolds layers of plum, berry and blueberry. Nuances of sweet spices, especially cinnamon, highlight the inviting aromas and soft, fruity flavors. This wine was not oaked aged because the winemakers wanted to accentuate the pure berry fruit character.
Danzante Pinot Grigio • Italy
The Pinot Grigio grape is considered a cousin of the noble Pinot Noir, with berries often tinged cinnamon brown and even grayish purple. It originated in Burgundy during the Middle Ages, where it is called Pinot Gris (gray), and has been planted in Italy since the last century. Enticing notes of flowers, fruit and spices weave through the fresh aromas of this Pinot Grigio. This wine enhances a vast spectrum of dishes, from shellfish to veal and pork.
August 29th – September 4th
Andretti Sauvignon Blanc • California
The folks at Andretti have always been proud of their Sauvignon Blancs, which lean toward the crisp, fruity, refreshing spectrum of the varietals style. With this vintage, though, they may have produced the best Sauvignon Blanc to date. The wine exhibits an intense, fruity, aroma with a nice complexity of apricot, vanilla, honey and melon notes. This wine pairs nicely with mild cheeses, light appetizers, pastas and salads.
Andretti Claret • California
This red blend has bright fruit aromas reminiscent of blueberries and orange blossoms with hints of cedar and pepper notes are readily evident in the nose. A perfect accompaniment with lighter meats such as chicken, pork and shellfish. Also pasta with lighter sauces and even Bar-B-Q.
September 5th – 11th
Dallas Conte Chardonnay • Chile
Mild tropical fruit and citrus aromas draw you right in. Hints of lemon peel, peach and oak, segue with medium weight and bright acidity that keeps the flavors lively. Grilled shrimp and chicken, poached salmon, roasted pork loin or any Asian styled cuisine, are just a few excellent pairings with this terrific wine at a terrific price.
NEW Dallas Conte Merlot • Chile
This is among the world’s greatest wine values. Aromas of smoke, sweet pea, cherry, cedar and eucalyptus are prominent. Ripe fruit flavors, slightly tart with a brown sugar finish. Red pasta dishes, grilled beef tenderloin, and casual pizza are just a few suggestions with this versatile red.
September 12th – 18th
Ravenswood Vintners Blend Zinfandel • California
This Zinfandel has a rich, somewhat soft, moderately complex, spicy, ripe, raspberry aroma. The flavors are those of black cherries, mint and vanilla with a sturdy, astringent finish. This red is a wonderful complement to pasta, poultry, red meats and other highly flavored dishes.
Murphy Goode Fume Blanc • California
70% percent of this Fume was tank fermented cold in stainless steel tanks while the balance was fermented in French and American oak barrels. Resulting in an intensely fruity wine that has an enticing floral note in the nose leading to flavors of ripe grapefruit with a hint of passion fruit. Try this Fume with briny oysters on the half shell, or piping hot calamari.