Dear wine lovers,
In our most recent "Wine of the Week" series we featured ten wines that were all new here in Arkansas, and they were all very well received. However, as summer heat has set in, we decided to bring back many of our long-time favorite wines at very special prices. While we have slipped one or two new wines in to this series, you certainly will notice many of our past oldies but goodies.
July 29 – August 4
Robert Pepi Sauvignon Blanc
California
Pepi is the pioneer winery for Sauvignon Blanc in the Napa Valley. This signature wine for spontaneous, every day celebration and bistro culture, Pepi Sauvignon Blanc offers crisp, lively acidity which drives through to the clean, zingy finish. Bright fruity-refreshing - everything you want in a dinner wine.
Robert Pepi Cabernet Sauvignon
California
Pepi cabernet Sauvignon is crafted to enhance any dining experience. Rich black cherry and blackberry flavors are accented by vanilla, toffee and toasty oaks. This wine has been sealed with a screw-top to retain a fresh, fruit-forward style of wine.
August 5 – 11
Toasted Head Chardonnay
California
Think back to 1973. The 60's are over, the war is over, everything American is good and right. This is the year Karl and John Giguiere went home to the Dunnigan Hills farm they grew up on. The charm of being shepherds quickly wore off, and they planted 10 acres of Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc. The vineyard thrived and today R. H. Phillips has 1600 acres of grapes and produces over 400,000 cases of wine.
Toasted Head Cabernet Sauvignon
California
The art of blending became an important role in creating this Cabernet. Blending is a tool used to develop more complex finished wine.The weak points of one varietal can be counteracted by the strengths of another. Malbec adds a hint of anise and soft plum flavors, while the Petit Verdot adds structure. The brand, Toasted Head, was named for the age-old practice of toasting the barrelheads during the coopering process.
August 12 – 18
Rosemount Shiraz/Cabernet
Australia
Fresh and lively fruit flavors greet you as you open this wonderful blend from "down under". The Shiraz lends a bit of spiciness while the Cabernet has bramble and black currant flavors. This wine can be enjoyed now or over the next two to three years and will suit a variety of foods such as pasta or barbecued meats.
Rosemount Semillon/Chardonnay
Australia
Pioneered in Australia, Chardonnay Semillon is a combination of Australia's two most popular white varieties. The combination of both provides a synergy of palate flavors, giving richness and length to the finished wine. The wine finishes soft and dry with crisp acidity and pleasant, lingering fruit flavors and is ideally suited to chicken, vegetarian, and seafood.
August 19 – 25
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Clos du Bois Chardonnay Clos du Bois Classic wines are consumer favorites that reflect the winery's accessible and elegant winemaking style. This 100%Chardonnay has aromas of apple blossom, pear and sweet lemon drop. The flavors reflect the aromas and are bright and juicy. Try this Chardonnay with grilled poultry, lighter pork dishes, fresh seafood or pasta primavera. |
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This Merlot displays a soft, ripe, berry fruit character that is balanced nicely by the toasty vanilla oak flavors imparted from the barrels. The fruit forward flavors of this red complement a wide variety of foods. This wine is a blend of 98% Merlot and 2%Malbec. Try it with a traditional meatloaf, hearty lamb stew or lasagna with sweet Italian sausage.
August 26 – September 1
Black Opal Chardonnay
Australia
Vibrant and light, this Australian Chardonnay offers intense aromas of peach and melon, while the palate is rich and long with varietal Chardonnay fruit. The mouth feel of this wine is complexed by the small amount of malolactic fermentation and finishes long and dry. Try this flavorful Chardonnay with smoked chicken and asparagus salad with light vinaigrette.
Black Opal Cabernet/Merlot
Australia
The Australian Black Opal is the most precious of nature's most remarkable gems. Wolf Blass has taken the name to create a collection of contemporary Australian wines. This blend from "down under" is just as exquisite. This Cab/Merlot blend has a bouquet of berry and cassis with a hint of mint, highlighted by a rich full flavored complexity. This wine has excellent structure that is well balanced with natural acidity, fruit characters and soft tannins.
September 2 - 8
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Hogue Fruit Forward Chardonnay During the grape growing season, eastern Washington boasts warm summer days followed by cool nights, insuring that grapes ripen fully while retaining ample natural acidity. This Chardonnay shows that classic balance. Aromas are of pear, apple, cream, toast and butter toast, with a slight smoky note in the background. This would be a great accompaniment to chicken picatta or even grilled Gruyere cheese sandwiches. |
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Hogue Fruit Forward Merlot
Washington State
Fruit. That is the emphasis on this red. In 1982 Mike & Gary Hogue set out to bottle the bright pure flavors of the grapes grown in the eastern Washington's Columbia & Yakima valleys. The climate a soils here allow the fruit to mature completely and develop, high natural acidity, an advantage many other top wine regions cannot claim.