Top 10 Wines for March 2022
Check out Sheila's picks and save on her current favorite wines.
2018 Gearbox Chardonnay - Staff Comments: This beauty comes from Ukiah, California. It is NOT a butter bomb nor is it terribly oaky. Nicely balanced and refined; more tropical in nature. Kiwi, pineapple, guava, white peaches with a hint of hazelnuts. Dry and refreshing for Indian Summer! Serve this with chicken tetrazzini, a Cobb salad or poached pears. Was $16.99, now $8.99.
2020 Xanthos Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - Staff Comments – Let this breathe for 30 minutes and it just turns to silk! Cinnamon aromas and white pepper flood your senses. This is a Cabernet to reckon with. Bold, lush, unctuous, and pure velvet. Boysenberry pie, smoked hazelnuts, English Toffee, and Dark chocolate covered cherries. Loved this! Pair this with a NY Strip steak with Bleu Cheese, grilled pork medallions, or Morbier cheese. Was $39.99, now $17.99.
2018 Windstorm Old Vine Zinfandel - Staff Comments: This is an old vine zin from Lodi California and just succulent! A definite “Matsy” wine; Big, muscular and filled with spice! Black walnuts, boysenberry pie, kirsch, Dutch chocolate, cinnamon and cherries jubilee. Smooth and decadent. Have this with a NY strip with peppercorn sauce or candied walnuts with Blue cheese on toast points. Was $26.99, now $12.99.
2019 Chronology Red Blend - Staff Comments: Sumptuous! A beautiful blend of 9 grapes from Napa Valley. This wine is almost flawless! Chocolate covered cherries, rich raspberries, Almond bark, and notes of black pepper. Full bodied and unctuous. This is perfect for Prime Rib with horseradish sauce, salume with soft cheeses and good friends. Well worth the price, we wanted more! Was $29.99, now $21.99.
2018 Le Clivie Claravetta Amarone Della Valpolicella - For the price this is excellent value. Smooth yet bold. Stylish and elegant with notes of preserved fruits and hints of cocoa and spices. Harmonic, complex and velvety. Recommended with red meat, braised meat, game and fermented cheese. Was $31.99, now $22.99.
2018 Domaine Cazes - “Sans Souffre” Non Sulfate Added ” Sans Souffre” BIO-VEGAN Estate best organic wine! Grenache and Syrah A fruity, lively, intense wine, perfect for sharing. Red berry notes. A forthright palate, very supple, in forest fruits aromatic range. Was $15.99, now $9.99.
2018 Classified Sauvignon Blanc - Staff Comments: A gorgeous wine from Napa Valley! Pink grapefruit and lemon blossoms on the nose. Smooth, dry, and so refreshing. With this wine you get hints of Fuji Apples, green plums, coconut, and saltwater taffy. Just a pretty wine! Serve this with cumin beef stir fry, mussels in a garlic white wine sauce, or Marcona almonds. You’ll love the vanilla-pear finish. Was $22.99, now $10.99.
2016 Oscar Tobia Rioja Reserva - Staff Comments: This is a stunning blend of Tempranillo and Graciano from Spain! Let it breathe for 25 minutes and it just turns to velvet. Woodsy aromas of sage and brambles waft from your glass. Blackberry pie, espresso beans, cherry cola, and rhubarb compote make this sinful. Serve this with Colorado lamb chops, Gazpacho or a corn and cotija cheese dip. The tannins just melt away. Was $35.99, now $19.99.
2020 Tussock Jumper Pinot Grigio - Staff Comments: A savory Pinot Grigio from the "Venice" region of Italy. Kiwi and lime zest on the nose. Crips, dry and thirst quenching! Tropical notes abound; hints of grapefruit, guava and nectarines. And when you pair it with a spice salsa? This wine turns creamy and elegant! It's also great with ahi tuna bites. Was $11.99, now $8.99.
2020 Domaine des Chezelles Touraine Sauvignon Blanc - If you may not be familiar with the appellation, this is where everyone seeks to find distinctive Loire Sauvignon Blanc without the high prices of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume! No oak ageing, vibrant Sauvignon character, good mineral structure and excellent mid palate complexity. Mats totally fell in LOVE with this wine! Was $13.99, now $9.99.