Here are some of our new arrivals and current favorites - check them out for yourself!
| 2006 Elk Cove Pinot Gris Willamette Valley, Oregon $18.99 / $16.14 by the case 2006 was as good a year for this crisp, fresh white as anyone could remember. Tropical fruit and floral aromas lead to a rich mouthfeel with grapefruit and pear flavors. Pair w/ spicy food, salmon or halibut. |
2005 Peltier Station Petite Sirah Lodi, California $16.99 / $14.44 by the case Full bodied and earthy, this is a great example of Lodi Petite Sirah. Wild berry aromas, caramel, and pepper spice linger on the rich, long finish. |
| 2006 Grant Burge Barossa Vines Un-Oaked Chardonnay Barossa Valley, Australia $15.99 / $13.59 by the case Fifth generation winemaker in Barossa, Burge makes consistently great wines. Partial malolactic fermentation gives this wine a creamy richness while retaining it’s acidity and pear & green apple finish. |
2005 Domaine “La
Garrigue” Cuvee Romaine Cotes du Rhone, France $13.99 / $11.89 by the case One of the best Southern Rhone blends you’ll find at the price. Lots of herbs and blackberry fruit to start. Smoky, peppery, meaty nuances show later. Get this one while it lasts. |
| Montmorency Cremant de Loire Demi
- Sec Saumur, France $17.99 / $15.29 by the case This slightly sweet sparkling wine from one of Asheville’s Sister Cities exhibits slightly floral peach and apricot aromas followed by flavors of nuts and baked bread. |
2005 Terranoble Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Colchagua Valley, Chile $15.99 / $13.59 by the case One of the nicest Chilean Cabs I’ve tasted in some time. Slightly herbal with cedar notes followed by rich currant and cassis fruit. Cocoa, leather and tobacco nuances develop in the glass. |
| 2006 Ferri Azienda Agricola
“Astreo” Lazio, Italy $13.99 / $11.89 by the case This is going to be my new favorite summer, seafood white. A vibrant, crisp blend of Malvasia, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc. Lively acidity with clean citrus and apple flavors & some minerality. Great w/ seared sea bass or halibut. |
2004 Chariot Sangiovese Central Coast, California $16.99 / $14.44 by the case This “Cal - Ital” is one of our new favorites. Round and soft, with mouthfilling black cherry flavors with a hint of earthiness. The grapes for this wine are sourced from Chuck Wagner’s (Caymus) Mer Soleil Vineyard in the Central Coast. |
| 2005 Hill Family Rose of Malbec California $16.99 / $14.44 by the case Made to be Rose on purpose. Fresh watermelon and strawberry aromas and flavors with a hint of smoky spice and cherries. This would be great w/ a turkey or ham sandwich or spicy boiled shrimp. |
2005 Domaine LaFage Cote Sud, France $11.99 / $10.19 by the case This is an intensely rich blend of 80% Syrah, 10% Grenache and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon from the South of France. Black cherry and plum aromas with complex flavors of dark chocolate, smoke & earth lead to a wonderful finish. |