Weekly Wine Tastings March 28-29, 2008

“The Wines of Paterno”

Please join us at the i.m.Wine tasting bar every Friday and Saturday from 1-7pm; this week we are tasting:

2005 Terlato Family Chardonnay (Russian River, CA)
Price: $21.99   Special Price: $19.79   Case Price: $18.69
This wine comes from Russian River Valley, universally recognized as the best Chardonnay location in California. The unique soil and climate here allows Russian River Valley Chardonnays to rival the great White Burgundies of France.   Winemaker Doug Fletcher makes this barrel-fermented chardonnay from vineyards located between Graton and Sebastapol. It has a floral, peach aroma and rich, butterscotch undertones.

Guardian Peak Frontier Red (South Africa)
Price: $13.99   Special Price: $12.59   Case Price: $11.89
Guardian Peak Wines are made by the renowned of team Jean Englebrecht, and Louis Strydom with the help of gold ledend Ernie Els Wines. A blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon 42% Shiraz 13% Merlot the wine displays aromas dominated by red berry flavours and supported by some cedar, vanilla spice from the barrels. The aroma of red berries and plum follows through onto the palate. Dark chocolate, mocha and fruit cake fruit flavours enchant the mid-palate complemented by a spicy oak finish. The elegant tannin structure ensures a juicy mouth feel.

2005 Tangley Oaks Merlot (Central Coast, California)
Price: $16.99   Special Price: $15.29   Case Price: $14.44
Every year the Tangley Oaks winemaker selects the single lot that has developed into the truest example of the esteemed Napa Valley and typicity of the Merlot grape. The 2005 Napa Valley Merlot is well balanced, showing its terroir as the aromas and flavor profile unfold. Red berries and plum show through, accented by espresso and cassis with a finish that lingers.

2005 Rossi di Montalcino, Il Poggione (Tuscany, Italy)
Price: $26.99   Special Price: $24.29   Case Price: $22.94
Il Poggione Rosso di Montalcino is made with carefully selected Sangiovese grapes handpicked from estate vines that are at least 15 years old. Ruby red in color, this wine shows an intense bouquet of wild berry fruit. The palate is velvety and rich, with great structure and smooth, rounded tannins. A “baby Brunello”, if you will.

2006 Two Hands Bella’s Garden (Barossa Valley, Australia)
Price: $65.99   Special Price: $59.39   Case Price: $56.09 (6-pack)
With the 2005 landing in at #5 in Wine Spectator’s Top 100, and the amazing press about the 2006 vintage, this is a must have—and at this price one of the lowest in the country.  The 2006 Bella’s Garden reflects the unique terroir of Barossa Valley with a deep and impenetrable color of black to dark purple on the rim and a lifted bouquet of ripe cherry, tar, mint, clove and bitter chocolate. The perfumed nose is very attractive and alluring and shows excellent poise with firm and juicy tannins on the finish that are drying and mouth filling.   The wine is robust and rich with a balance that exemplifies the hallmarks of the finest Barossa vineyards.

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