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May 10 - June 20, 2007

May 10 – 16

Wyndham Shiraz
Australia

George Wyndham planted his first vineyards over 175 years ago, pioneering the development of the Hunter Valley wine region. The Bin 222 Chardonnay has rich and generous melon and peach flavors complemented by a lovely soft finish. This is a great example of a premium Australian Chardonnay style. Great case price!!


Wyndham Chardonnay
Australia

George Wyndham planted Australia’s first commercial Shiraz vineyards over 175 years ago. Today, Wyndham Estate adheres to his legacy of producing generous award-winning wines created with grapes sourced from premium Australian viticultural regions. The Bin 555 is a definitive Australian Shiraz, with rich plum, berry and pepper flavors.


May 17th - 23rd


Cycles Gladiator Pinot Noir
California

With signature ripe black cola and a hint of spiciness on the nose, this wine has core flavors of cherry and plum along with silky notes of wild berries and vanilla that fill the mouth. Soft, velvety tannins and balanced acidity keeps the wine suspended into the finish. Adam LaZarre, of Rex Goliath and Hahn is one of the winemakers on this brand.


Cycles Gladiator Chardonnay
California

This wine leads off with those lovely cool climate aromatics of peach and pineapple, and a very subtle spice from the oak. Rich and ripe are the first words we think of when this wine hits the mouth. The tongue is wrapped in a fresh compote of white stone and tropical fruit flavors. Bright acidity provides a lift for the fruit, suspending the sensation well into the finish. We would think of seafood when pairing this wine.



May 24th - 30th

Dry Creek Fume Blanc
California

This wine is crafted in the classic French Sancerre style, with crisp citrus flavors and a deep sense of minerality. Its quintessential varietal character has made it a benchmark Sauvignon Blanc in California and a flagship wine of Dry Creek Vineyard for over thirty years. Founded in 1972, this winery helped revitalize the Dry Creek Valley viticultural area.


Hawk Crest Merlot
California

The vineyards in the warm heart of San Luis Obispo County have proven themselves as a quality source for our Hawk Crest Merlot, offering an abundance of plum and berry notes. There’s plenty to like about Hawk Crest Merlot, starting with its lively aromas of blackberry, lilac, blueberry syrup, and white pepper. In the glass, this medium-bodied, welcoming wine is round and ripe with a hint of smoky oak.



May 31st - June 6th

Napa Ridge Napa Chardonnay
Napa Valley, California

An exceptionally fruity and spicy aroma fuels excitement for a taste of this rich and complex Chardonnay. Underlying the pineapple and vanilla notes are flavors of apple and honey. The finish is soft and long. Worthy dishes of this remarkable wine include grilled chicken, poached salmon, and risotto with mushrooms. All Napa Ridge wines are now made with Napa Valley fruit.


Napa Ridge Napa Cabernet
Napa Valley, California

A combination of fruit, spice and herbs compose a wine that is rich in subtle complexities. Layers of black cherries, clove, and a hint of juniper stimulate the palate, while soft tannins linger, providing a long finish. This Cabernet will pair well with grilled red meats, stew, and sharp cheeses. All Napa Ridge wines are now made with Napa Valley fruit.


June 7th - 13th

Il Bastardo Sangiovese
Tuscany, Italy

The grapes for this 100% Sangiovese come from the Rufina area in Tuscany. The Town of Rufina is located 20 miles east of Florence in the Sieve River Valley and considered the best area for the Sangiovese grape after the “Classico” Region This wine has an aromatic nose, with black berry and cherry aromas and flavors. On the palate, it is medium bodied with good tannins and an overall Chianti- like fruit finish. Excellent with pasta.

La Bastardo White
Tuscany, Italy

La Bastarda Bianco is produced with 70% Trebbiano from the hills of Rufina in Tuscany, just 25 KM outside of Florence, and blended with 30% Chardonnay from the region. This blend creates a fresh, clean white with aromas of citrus, melons and apple finishing with crisp flavors that will work as an aperitif by the glass, or with light pastas, chicken and fish dishes.
Reg. Price -$7.99 Sale price -$6.99 Case Price -$77.00

June 14th – 20th

Dynamite Merlot
North Coast, California

The majority of the fruit for Dynamite North Coast Merlot was sourced from Hopland
area vineyards (35 percent) and Napa Valley hillside vineyards (32 percent). A smaller portion of fruit was grown on mountain vineyards in the Sonoma Valley. The differing microclimates and soils from these vineyard locations contribute their own unique regional characters to the overall complexity of the wine.



Dynamite Chardonnay
Mendocino County, California

The Dynamite Vineyards Chardonnay is full of a rich panoply of flavors, from the ripe apple character of the fruit to a delicate nutty nuance that balances the fruit and adds wonderful complexity to the wine. The very aromatic nose carries notes of pineapple and a touch of vanilla from the oak, and the palate is softer and richer; with a long and very full-flavored finish. A small percentage of American oak adds distinctive vanilla-pine and herbal accents.


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