July 15, 2010 - August 14, 2010

Wines of the Month

 

 

*2009 Sauvignon Blanc (Cabert),

Sale Price $7.99 - $86.29 case of twelve;

The folks at Cabert make exquisite white varietal wines and we can say without hesitation that their Sauvignon Blanc is one of the best values for this grape available today. The 2009 is crisp and, dry with a bracing hint of citrus fruit.

 
 

*2008 Douro (Castello d’Alba),

Sale Price $7.99 - $86.29 case of twelve;

Castello d’Alba is a hearty red from the Douro Valley in Portugal’s north. This wine’s blend contains two different Tintas and two different Tourigas available only from Portuguese vineyards.

 

 

 

 

 

 

         

*2008 Rosso Piceno (Saladini Palastri),

 Sale Price $8.99 - $97.09 case of twelve;

The best value in organically grown red wine? Yes indeed. Rosso Piceno

is a blend of Sangiovese and Montepulciano and is robust and delicious.

 

 

 

*2009 Coteaux du Vendomois (Montagne Blanche),

Sale Price $7.99 - $86.29 case of twelve;

This Cave Cooperative has been a great discovery. Montagne Blanche is a completely dry Chenin Blanc from the Vendomois growing area in the north of the Loire Valley. This is a delightful accompaniment to all things fish as well as salads and goat milk cheeses.