Spanish Beauties!

Spain is the third largest wine producing nation in the world, occupying the majority of the Iberian Peninsula with vast diversity in climate, culture, and of course, wine. Within Spain there are currently 62 demarcated wine regions. Spain can also lay claim to having the most land under vine in the world, growing up to, by some accounts, 600 indigenous varietals of which Tempranillo is their most well known.

Come by the shop this weekend to taste these Spanish beauties! Or, you can choose one as the July CLUBVino selection.

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Vina Cantosan 2006 Verdejo ~ Rueda, Spain ~ $12.74 (Regularly Priced at $14.99)

This wine is 100% Verdejo which has been barrel fermented in American oak. Lovely straw yellow color with a steely green tint. Clear aromas which combine a variety of flavors such as green apples, grapefruit lemon zest, together with hints of moss and hay and a touch of aniseed coming through. Very well structured with perfectly balanced acidity which gives the wine great freshness. Full bodied. Long and complex finish revealing an array of flavors ending with that typical Verdejo bitter touch.

This is a fresh, crisp light white that is clean and wonderfully refreshing. Recommendation: Perfect with any seafood.

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Josep Foraster 2004 Collita Tempranillo ~ Catalunya, Spain ~ $12.74 (Regularly Priced at $14.99)

This wine is 100% Tempranillo which has been barrel fermented in American oak. The wine Josep Foraster Collita is made trying to get the best primary aromas. Maceration is short but intense at a low temperature. The Tempranillo gives it its fruity aroma and freshness, while the Cabernet Sauvignon rounds it off.

Tasting Notes
Color: Ripe cherry color with violet shades in the borders.
Nose: It is a very fresh wine with fruity and floral aromas.
Palate: A tasty, fresh and lively wine to the palate.

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Tuscan Treasures!
Carpineto takes its name from the Greek - Carpos, meaning fruit. The modern day winery was founded in 1967. Since then, the partnership between cofounders Giovanni Carlo Sacchet and Antonio Mario Zaccheo has developed an award winning, international reputation for consistently elegant wines with unmatched intensity and extract.

The four Carpineto estates encompass 424 hectares of land spread among Tuscany's most prestigious appellations. From the heart of the Chianti Classico region to their extensive Vino Nobile holdings in Montepulciano, Carpineto has garnered a strong global following fueled by their unique combination of traditional and innovative winemaking. Carpineto was the first Italian winery to receive the Robert Mondavi Trophy for excellence and has been nominated Best Italian Wine Producer at the 34th International Wine and Spirits Competition.

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Carpineto 2006 Dogajolo ~ $12.74 (Regularly Priced at $14.99)

"Dogajolo" is the creation of Dr. Giovanni Carlo Sacchet, the first and only Italian enologist to have won the Robert Mondavi Trophy as the world's outstanding winemaker. A very innovative product, Dogajolo is a young Super-Tuscan made from Sangiovese grapes with a dash of Cabernet Sauvignon. The name Dogajolo comes from “doga”, meaning wood stave, since the wine finishes its fermentation process in new wood barrels where it is aged for a total of 6 months.

Dogajolo has a deep, vivid, ruby to purple color and a fragrant bouquet of cherries and herbs, accented by hints of vanilla and coffee. The taste is ample yet soft on the palate, complex and well developed.

Given its fruitiness, Dogajolo can be paired with first courses and white meats, but shows best with full-flavored dishes such as roasts, grilled meats, salami, and Tuscan regional specialties.

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Carpineto 2005 Chianti Classico ~ $16.99 (Regularly Priced at $19.99)

The Chianti Classico region is in the beautiful olive and cypress-studded countryside between Florence and Siena. Chianti Classico is produced exclusively in this charming area. Made from 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo grapes, only the finest fruit is selected from the Carpineto estate vineyards in Dudda for Chianti Classico. The wine derives its rich color and flavor from maceration of the skins in the must and fermentation at a controlled, low temperature. It is aged in oak casks for a minimum of 6 months and then bottle aged for a minimum of 4-6 months before release. One of Tuscany's outstanding values, Carpineto Chianti Classico is comparable in size and style to many Riservas.

Enjoy the Chianti Classico with lamb or beef stews, liver pate, pasta with meat sauces, and grilled red meats and game.

The Wine News: 92 points
2005 - Classic varietal aromas of ripe woodland fruit and earth with mouthwatering crushed cherry flavors. Great structure with a long, smooth finish. Perfectly balanced.

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Carpineto 2004 Chianti Classico Riserva ~ $25.49 (Regularly Priced at $29.99)

Chianti Classico Riserva is made with 100% Sangiovese grapes produced from excellent, dry farmed hillside vineyards. The wine is fermented at a controlled, low temperature, oak aged in Slavonian and French cooperage for more than one year, then bottle aged for at least 10 months before release. Carpineto typically ages its wines longer than required by DOCG regulations. The rich grapes benefit from the extra aging, giving a wine of regal bearing and pronounced character. The bouquet is elegant, harmonious and persistent with raspberry and vanilla overtones. The flavor is full and velvety with a long, persistent finish. This wine will reward extensive cellaring.

An intense, brilliant ruby hue with garnet reflections, and a complex, persistent bouquet with nuances of vanilla and raspberries. Warm, velvety flavor, full and generous with a long, rich finish.

Wine Spectator: 86
2003 - Berry and cherry character, with light vanilla. Medium-bodied, with a fresh finish. Drink now. 1,700 cases made. (JS)

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Introducing 2 New "X"selections!

Winemaker, Scott Lindstrom-Dake, has been making great wine since 1995. His Thumbprint Cellars wines are among our very favorites and now he brings you Kelly Creek wines, grown on his family’s estate in Dry Creek Valley.

Of winemaking, Scott says, “I developed a palate for fine wine, but as a college student I couldn’t afford to buy it. My mom and step-dad have been growing premium wine grapes for years and the light bulb just kind of went on- I can make my own wine.”

So it began with Thumbprint. A few years later, Scott’s Kelly Creek wines exhibit all of the qualities we have come to expect from this masterful winemaker. If you love Thumbprint wines, you’ll love Kelly Creek. Just don’t expect them to be a carbon copy of Tumbprint, because, these new wines seem to have a unique character of their own.

Kelly Creek 2005 Dry Creek Valley Merlot ~ Sonoma California

Ripe, juicy black cherry and milk chocolate spring forth from this delicious wine, which is lifted to another level by notes of earth and molasses in the seductive aroma. The mouthfeel is silky smooth throughout the finish. Scott and Erica Lindstrom- Dake produced this Merlot using grapes from some of Dry Creek Valley’s best vineyards.

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Kelly Creek 2005 Flow Dry Creek Valley ~ Sonoma California

This outstanding Bordeaux-style blend has a rich, complex flavor that delivers truckloads of dark cherry along with pretty violet notes on the nose and palate. The smooth, well-managed tannins give the wine an elegant mouthfeel.

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Spicy Summertime Zinfandel
From humble beginnings as a passionate home-winemaking operation Rosenblum Cellars has evolved into one of North America’s most acclaimed wine producers. Working with fruit from all over California, founders Kent and Kathy Rosenblum continue to helm this one-of-a-kind shipyard winery.

In 1978, veterinarian Dr. Kent Rosenblum and his wife Kathy founded Rosenblum Cellars. Over the years Rosenblum has been hailed as one of the top American wineries and called a “mecca for zin-fanatics.” Embodying nearly three decades of winemaking tradition, Rosenblum has evolved from a passionate home-winemaking operation into a world-class winery. Today, Rosenblum Cellars is recognized as one of North America’s most acclaimed producers of zinfandel and Rhône varietal wines.

The last decade has been an exceptional one for Rosenblum Cellars. The winery has continued to gain the respect and appreciation of both the public and its peers, and has been honored with numerous gold medals and 90-plus scores. Rosenblum Cellars is currently distributed in every state and sixteen countries.

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Rosenblum Cellars Cuvee Zin XXX ~ $12.74 (Regularly Priced at $14.99)

This is the 30th bottling of this wine in honor of our upcoming 30th Anniversary. Lovely, black cherry and dark raspberry fruit, with rich blackberry and spice overtones are the main focus of this fruit-forward wine. It is a very friendly, drinkable, zesty style Zinfandel at a very affordable price.

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Rosenblum Cellars 2005 Paso Robles Zinfandel ~ $21.24 (Regularly Priced at $24.99)

This rich, full wine exhibits the signature spicy earth tones that make Paso Robles Zinfandel so excellent. Combining two vineyards from both sides of the Salinas River contribute to the overall charm and complexity. In this wine you will discover flavors of rich cherry, black raspberry a touch of chocolate truffles and aromas of anise.

While this is the ultimate grilled hamburger wine, it also goes great with pasta carbonara or marinated grilled pork tenderloin.

4 Stars, Best Value - Quarterly Review of Wine, Best of the Best, Zinfandel
87 Points - Wine Enthusiast

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Rosenblum Cellars 2006 Richard Sauret Zinfandel ~ $23.99 (Regularly Priced at $29.99)

This is a rich and exotic, fruit-packed Zinfandel. A bouquet of ripe black currant and blackberry with creamy cherry essences is followed by flavors of briary raspberry and vanilla with hints of earth and black pepper spice.

This wine would pair well with steak Diane in chive sauce, or a chicken pilaf with cherry tomatoes and mushrooms.

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Rosenblum Cellars 2005 Maggies Reserve Zinfandel~ $42.49 (Regularly Priced at $49.99)

Aromas of wild raspberry, blackberry and a touch vanilla come all wrapped up with subtle hints of cocoa and mint. The flavors are even more extracted and compelling than the aromas. A cornucopia of rich raspberry, blackberry and cherry with hints of clove and mint explode on the palate. The finish on this wine is so intense that it will make you wonder if life can get any better.

90 points - California Grapevine
88 Points - Wine Advocate

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