Top 10 Wines for Summer
Enjoy your summer evenings with a lovely glass of wine! These hand-picked bottles are some of Sheila's current favorite bottles.
2021 Stone Bay Sauvignon Blanc - A true Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with pale straw green hues and sublime aromas of gooseberry, citrus, dried herbs and hints of passionfruit. The palate is fruit driven with delightful herbal and citrus flavors. Sauvignon Blanc is just superb with freshly shucked oysters and a lemongrass and chili dipping sauce. Divine! Crisp and fresh, it is the perfect wine for any occasion. Was $14.99, sale $9.99.
2019 Mazzocco Zinfandel - Staff Comments: A palate of blueberry, blackberry and cocoa are complimented by mouthwatering acidity and ultra-fine tannins. These luscious flavors are enveloped with an edgy essence of oak that whispers memories of aged brandy. This is the ideal wine for Zin lovers seeking a new dimension in their favorite varietal. Was $24.99, sale $16.99.
2016 Mission St Vincent Red Bordeaux - Staff Comment: A rustic blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon from France. This is such an easy drinking wine! Fresh plums and pomegranates on the nose. This is a lighter Bordeaux with flavors of wild tart cherries, blueberry compote, licorice root with a kiss of oak. Buy this by the case! Each case comes in its own wood box. Serve this with everyday fare like pizza, rigatoni Bolognese, or bruschetta. Was $13.99, sale $9.99.
2016 Molino del Piano Brunello di Montalcino- Staff Comments: A very rustic old-world wine from Italy. Dried prunes and figs on the nose. This is medium bodied and drinking nicely now! The tannins have softened, and the acidity has lessened. Cranberries, Autumn embers, tobacco, black cherry cola with a hint of smokiness. This is perfect for Pasta Puttanesca, chicken cacciatore, or Romano cheese wedges. Was $49.99, sale $34.99.
Pannier Brut Rose - The product of a balanced blend to which was added red wine from Champagne vineyards. Brut Rosé evokes fruit and freshness. Its red fruit aromas, leading to toasted notes, are ideal for sharing delicious aperitifs with friends. Was $74.99, sale $36.99.
2020 Perseverance Cabernet Sauvignon - Staff Comments: Fruit forward and friendly from California! Blackberries and cedar on the nose. This is medium bodied with touches of baked rhubarb, raspberry jam, tobacco, and all spice. Serve this with chicken cacciatore, twice baked potatoes or Colorado jalapeno goat cheese. The finish is soft and refreshing. Was $16.99, sale $7.99.
2020 Piesporter Goldtropchen Spatlese - Staff Comments: From the Mosel in Germany. This is a middle of the road sweet, exotic flavors of pineapple, pomelo, honeysuckle, and poached pears. Nice acidity with well-balanced nuances of hazelnuts and mandarin oranges. Have this with an avocado/crab dip, foie gras, or chicken schnitzel with Alfredo. Was $19.99, sale $10.99.
2020 Belle De Provence Rose - Staff Comments: Our new favorite rose! A gorgeous blend of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault with a touch of chardonnay. Dry, rich and expressive. Notes of wild strawberries and pomegranates. This is bold yet elegant, hints of lavender fields, hibiscus, pomelo and golden raspberries. Serve this every day! Pair this with a summer melon soup, bacon & blue cheese lettuce wedges, or charcuterie. Was $18.99, sale $12.99.
2018 Tarot Napa Cabernet Sauvignon – Rated 91 points Wine Advocate Tarot offers notes of minted black cherries, blackcurrant pastilles and redcurrant jelly with hints of potpourri, fallen leaves and cedar chest. The full-bodied palate is chock-full of black fruit preserves with loads of spicy sparks and a firm, grainy texture, finishing long with a display of invigorating sparks. Was $49.99, sale $27.99.
2019 Florian Mollet Sancerre – Staff Comments: Hello gorgeous! The nose is intoxicating! Kiwi, and green apple. Bartlette Pear and pomelo on the nose, with guava and Mandarine orange nectar on the palate. A touch of limestone and caramel on the finish. Perfect with Gorgonzola and fig chutney, Cuban blackened chicken with lemon pepper. Was $39.99, sale $25.99.