Dear Valued Customers,
September marks the end of summer and the beginning of fall. It also marks the beginning of the third year of the Jugalicious monthly newsletter. We at the jug can hardly believe that summer is almost over and that it has been two years since we first developed the Jugalicious newsletter. With each passing month and limited floor/shelf space, it gets more and more difficult to keep new wines coming in while keeping the favorite wines from the past. With that said, keep your eyes open for some of your favortie "Jugalicious" deals to repeat as we move into the future. For instance, Burgans Albarino, a very popular wine here at the Jug, is making a comback this month for all of its fans! so without further ado, we here at the Jug encourage ech and every one of you to enjoy September, after all, it is one of the most beautiful times of the year here in the Arkansas Valley. We also THANK YOU fro your continued patronage and look forward to seeing you this month at "The Jug."
Sincerely,
The staff at Arlie Dale's Jug Liquors
See Below for September Specials!
Saturday, September 01, 2007
September Connisseur's Corner
2004 I Giusti e Zanaz
Belcore
Was $26.99 ~ NOW $22.99
THIS is a wine NOT for the the faint of heart! Made up of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Merlot, it is grown in the Poggio Alto vineyard (less than 20 acres) outside of Pisa, Italy. It was fermented in glassed lined cement tanks (huh?) and aged in oak for 8 months. This wine is the product of long time friends and sailing partners Paolo Giusti and Fabio Zanza. Located 12 miles from the sea in Tuscany, their estate encompasses only 34 acres of land, and the vineyards have been planted to yield less than 2lbs. per vine of fruit (less fruit=more intensity). In addition to the belcore, they make a Bordeaux-style blend called "Dulcamara"...We tell you that, to tell you this: The names of these wines are taken from L'Elisir D'Amore; an operetta by Donizetti. Simple story really...Boy loves girl. Girl plays hard to get. Belcore, a swaggering soldier, comes to town. Wants to marry girl. She accepts to make boy jealous. Dulcamara, an alchemist, provides boy with love potion, which is actually a bottle of Bordeaux (hence the winery's Bordeaux blend called...Dulcamara). The end? Well, everyone stops being stubborn and boy wins his love's hear of course! Great story...Great wine! "Recommended" Decanter
Belcore
Was $26.99 ~ NOW $22.99
THIS is a wine NOT for the the faint of heart! Made up of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Merlot, it is grown in the Poggio Alto vineyard (less than 20 acres) outside of Pisa, Italy. It was fermented in glassed lined cement tanks (huh?) and aged in oak for 8 months. This wine is the product of long time friends and sailing partners Paolo Giusti and Fabio Zanza. Located 12 miles from the sea in Tuscany, their estate encompasses only 34 acres of land, and the vineyards have been planted to yield less than 2lbs. per vine of fruit (less fruit=more intensity). In addition to the belcore, they make a Bordeaux-style blend called "Dulcamara"...We tell you that, to tell you this: The names of these wines are taken from L'Elisir D'Amore; an operetta by Donizetti. Simple story really...Boy loves girl. Girl plays hard to get. Belcore, a swaggering soldier, comes to town. Wants to marry girl. She accepts to make boy jealous. Dulcamara, an alchemist, provides boy with love potion, which is actually a bottle of Bordeaux (hence the winery's Bordeaux blend called...Dulcamara). The end? Well, everyone stops being stubborn and boy wins his love's hear of course! Great story...Great wine! "Recommended" Decanter
September Sake Specials!
Hakushika Sennenju Sake (720ml)
Was $26.00 ~ NOW $23.99
An ancient Chinese legend tells of a mystical white deer with spiritual powers. One day Emperor Hsuen Chon (712-756 A.D.) found this beautiful animal roaming the grounds of his palace. words and a crest engraved on a copper medallion at the base of the antlers of the deer attested that it had survived for over 1000 years. Since that day, "Hakushika" (the white deer) has been recognized as a symbol of "one thousand years of longevity." Hakushika took thier name from the legend of over 330 years ago. Since then, Hakushika has been synonymous with legendary quality sake throughout the world. captivate your taste senses with this elegant lightly fruity sake. It rolls down the throat smooth, with a rich body.
Was $26.00 ~ NOW $23.99
An ancient Chinese legend tells of a mystical white deer with spiritual powers. One day Emperor Hsuen Chon (712-756 A.D.) found this beautiful animal roaming the grounds of his palace. words and a crest engraved on a copper medallion at the base of the antlers of the deer attested that it had survived for over 1000 years. Since that day, "Hakushika" (the white deer) has been recognized as a symbol of "one thousand years of longevity." Hakushika took thier name from the legend of over 330 years ago. Since then, Hakushika has been synonymous with legendary quality sake throughout the world. captivate your taste senses with this elegant lightly fruity sake. It rolls down the throat smooth, with a rich body.
September Wine Specials
REDS
2004 Bodegas Ostatu
Crianza Rioja
Was $18.99 ~ NOW $16.99
Run by the Saenz de Samaniego family for several generations, these vineyards near the Sierra Cantabria Mountains grow in chalky, clay soil and are an average of 50 years old. Made mostly of Tempranillo, it has plum and black cherry aromas, adding a bit of spice to those flavors in the mouth. A popular wine of high quality.
2004 Cahteau Pesquie
"Terrasses"
Was $11.99 ~ NOW $10.99
70% Grenache (60 year old vines) and 30% Syrah (30 year old vines), 100% barrel aged, adds up to 200%..NO, adds up to a fantastic wine...especially at this price! A deep ruby red/purple color leads to some VERY French aromas/flavors of blackberry, cassis, truffle, and TAR?!?! Trust us, this wine is concentrated and full of character, and is WAAAAAAAY too cheap! It was rated 90 pts. by Robert Parker.
WHITES
2006 Burgans Albarino
Was $11.99 ~ NOW $10.99
Virtually unknown proior to 1980, the Albarino grape is quickly gaining widespread popularity due to it's fresh, crisp flavors. In the Rias Baixas region of Spain, this winery is situated atop Mount Burgans in the Salnes Valley. Unusual for the area, they use only their own, estate-grown grapes rather than buying from local growers. The winmaker, Luciano Amoedo, is known as the "father " of the Riax Baixas, and his Albarino is probably the best value of it's kind. Medium gold in color, it is fresh with aromas of honey, orange, peach and minerals. Flavors of more peach, apple and crystal-like mineral lead to a vibrant, acidic finish. Fresh and crisp, it is a natural partner to the seafood diet famous in this area of Spain. This wine was rated 89-90 points by The Wine Enthusiast and Robert Parker.
2005 Flora Springs
Sangiovese Rosato
Was $7.99 ~ NOW $6.49
With only 500 cases of this wine made, it's pretty exclusive. We are lucky and happy to have it. A gorgeous rose/salmon color leads you to ripe strawberry aromas, with flavors of cranberries and more strawberries flowing to a perfectly acidic finish. Let's all hope for some warm September days, 'cuz the hotter it gets, the better this wine tastes!
2004 Bodegas Ostatu
Crianza Rioja
Was $18.99 ~ NOW $16.99
Run by the Saenz de Samaniego family for several generations, these vineyards near the Sierra Cantabria Mountains grow in chalky, clay soil and are an average of 50 years old. Made mostly of Tempranillo, it has plum and black cherry aromas, adding a bit of spice to those flavors in the mouth. A popular wine of high quality.
2004 Cahteau Pesquie
"Terrasses"
Was $11.99 ~ NOW $10.99
70% Grenache (60 year old vines) and 30% Syrah (30 year old vines), 100% barrel aged, adds up to 200%..NO, adds up to a fantastic wine...especially at this price! A deep ruby red/purple color leads to some VERY French aromas/flavors of blackberry, cassis, truffle, and TAR?!?! Trust us, this wine is concentrated and full of character, and is WAAAAAAAY too cheap! It was rated 90 pts. by Robert Parker.
WHITES
2006 Burgans Albarino
Was $11.99 ~ NOW $10.99
Virtually unknown proior to 1980, the Albarino grape is quickly gaining widespread popularity due to it's fresh, crisp flavors. In the Rias Baixas region of Spain, this winery is situated atop Mount Burgans in the Salnes Valley. Unusual for the area, they use only their own, estate-grown grapes rather than buying from local growers. The winmaker, Luciano Amoedo, is known as the "father " of the Riax Baixas, and his Albarino is probably the best value of it's kind. Medium gold in color, it is fresh with aromas of honey, orange, peach and minerals. Flavors of more peach, apple and crystal-like mineral lead to a vibrant, acidic finish. Fresh and crisp, it is a natural partner to the seafood diet famous in this area of Spain. This wine was rated 89-90 points by The Wine Enthusiast and Robert Parker.
2005 Flora Springs
Sangiovese Rosato
Was $7.99 ~ NOW $6.49
With only 500 cases of this wine made, it's pretty exclusive. We are lucky and happy to have it. A gorgeous rose/salmon color leads you to ripe strawberry aromas, with flavors of cranberries and more strawberries flowing to a perfectly acidic finish. Let's all hope for some warm September days, 'cuz the hotter it gets, the better this wine tastes!
Jug Club Wines
WHITE
2006 Alma Rosa Pinot Blanc
Retail $16.99 ~ Jug Clubbers $1529
Richard Sanford arrived in the Santa Rita hills 35 years ago. He planted the first Pinot Noir vines there in 1970, (the Sanford & Benedict Vineyard) and founded the Sanford Winery in 1981. A "difference in business philosophy" led to his leaving his namesake winery in 2005. He then founded Alma Rosa to make the highest quality, sutainably farmed, ORGANIC wines possible. We think that you will be pleased with the results. While he may have new energy and positive focus, his wines still posses the perfect balance that made them/him famous. We at "The Jug" promised to bring you new, great wines, and here is a perfect example...Pinot Blanc. How can a wine be both lean and rich? Taste it...starting all bright and sunny with melon, citrus and pear aromas, it moves to a firm, yet creamy mouth feel with flavors of everything that you smelled, along with peach, nectarine vanilla and wet stones. The fruit gets a bit deeper and adds a minerality midway through, leading to a perfect amount of acid on the finish.
This wine is simply stunning.
RED
2006 Alamos "Seleccion" Malbec
Retail $16.99 ~ Jug Clubbers $14.44
Paul Hobbs (yes, THE Paul Hobbs of Simi & Opus One wine making fame) released his first Argentine wines in 1995. they are meant to emphasize "varietal character" (read: taste like they should...). Grown in the high altitudes of Catena, the cool evening temperatures allow for a prolonged hang-time which preserves the fruit's aromas and flavors. The 2006 vintage is from the La Consulta vineyard. It has an inky-purple color, and an aroma loaded with ripe, dark fruits and flowers...maybe even some hints of leather, vanilla and spice. The flavors are juicy raspberry, currant and cherry with a bit of anise and black pepper spice. Full bodied with a long finish, the tannins are smooth and there is just the right amount of acidity. This wine DEMANDS a spicy steak!
2006 Alma Rosa Pinot Blanc
Retail $16.99 ~ Jug Clubbers $1529
Richard Sanford arrived in the Santa Rita hills 35 years ago. He planted the first Pinot Noir vines there in 1970, (the Sanford & Benedict Vineyard) and founded the Sanford Winery in 1981. A "difference in business philosophy" led to his leaving his namesake winery in 2005. He then founded Alma Rosa to make the highest quality, sutainably farmed, ORGANIC wines possible. We think that you will be pleased with the results. While he may have new energy and positive focus, his wines still posses the perfect balance that made them/him famous. We at "The Jug" promised to bring you new, great wines, and here is a perfect example...Pinot Blanc. How can a wine be both lean and rich? Taste it...starting all bright and sunny with melon, citrus and pear aromas, it moves to a firm, yet creamy mouth feel with flavors of everything that you smelled, along with peach, nectarine vanilla and wet stones. The fruit gets a bit deeper and adds a minerality midway through, leading to a perfect amount of acid on the finish.
This wine is simply stunning.
RED
2006 Alamos "Seleccion" Malbec
Retail $16.99 ~ Jug Clubbers $14.44
Paul Hobbs (yes, THE Paul Hobbs of Simi & Opus One wine making fame) released his first Argentine wines in 1995. they are meant to emphasize "varietal character" (read: taste like they should...). Grown in the high altitudes of Catena, the cool evening temperatures allow for a prolonged hang-time which preserves the fruit's aromas and flavors. The 2006 vintage is from the La Consulta vineyard. It has an inky-purple color, and an aroma loaded with ripe, dark fruits and flowers...maybe even some hints of leather, vanilla and spice. The flavors are juicy raspberry, currant and cherry with a bit of anise and black pepper spice. Full bodied with a long finish, the tannins are smooth and there is just the right amount of acidity. This wine DEMANDS a spicy steak!
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