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!