Top Ten Wines May 2024
2021 Baus Chardonnay - Staff comments: A beautiful Chardonnay! Butterscotch, lemon zest, crème brulee and Colorado peaches. This was soft, creamy, refined and elegant! A nice lasting finish with hints of crisp Bartlett Pears and shortbread cookies. This went amazingly well with a catalina –Caesar salad and honeydew melon. Was $24.99, now $11.99.
2018 Angels Landing Meritage - Staff Comments: A complex California Bordeaux blend from Napa Valley. Rich and concentrated! People will love this wine. Black cherry cola, cocoa nibs, rhubarb jam, and chocolate toffee. Just well balanced and elegant. Pair this with steak au poivre, sausage lasagna, or smothered burritos. Perfect for every day! Was $29.99, now $15.99.
2022 Going Forward Sauvignon Blanc – Staff Comments: From the North Coast of California and very seductive! (It’ll seduce you into having another glass) A gorgeous golden hue, this was linear in style. Apricots and tangerines on the nose; this was NOT our New Zealand powerhouse. Dry, and silky with notes of white peaches, lemon oil, basil, and limestone. Serve this with guacamole, Italian beef sandwiches or grilled oysters. Was $19.99, now $13.99.
2019 Handley Anderson Pinot Noir – Rated 94 points Wine Enthusiast. This concentrated, smooth, and beautifully balanced wine is packed with black-fruit flavors on an elegant texture backed by moderate tannins. It brings out savory, bay leaf and eucalyptus notes that give a dark, moody expression to the palate. Was $39.99, now $24.99.
2021 Natale Verga LOVE - Staff Comments: From Italy & Old World. Pomegranate seeds and dried figs on the nose. Lighter in style with choke cherries, briars, plums and a hint of brambles. This would be perfect with a mushroom risotto or baked pheasant! The tannins are firm yet supple. Was $18.99, now $9.99.
Italo Cescon Pinot Grigio - Brisk, fruity, aromatic. Acacia, citrus, banana, peach nose; palate adds stone fruit, some tropical notes, nutmeg. Everyday Pinot Grigio, surprises with a little extra 'oomph'. For aperitif, salads, seafood, chicken, veal, soft cheeses. Was $21.99, now $14.99.
2021 Ca di Bruno Barbera d'Alba - Made exclusively with organically-farmed Barbera grapes from a 5 Ha vineyard planted near the town of Neive nearly 40 years ago, this harmonious red offer fresh aromas of cherries, and raspberries, medium bodied, with silky tannins and a long-lasting finish. Ideal to pair with cheese, pasta, and risotto. Was $20.99, now $14.99.
L'Hoste Grand Brut Rose – Enjoy gentle notes of white peach and raspberry, complemented by nuances of dry herbs, toasty undertones, and a hint of nuttiness, culminating in a beautifully woven but elaborately layered finish. Pair this sophisticated rosé champagne with grilled scallops in a citrus beurre blanc sauce for a delectable culinary partner that complements its richness. Was $59.99, now $39.99.
2020 Stellenbosch Sauvignon Blanc - Staff Comments: From South Africa, this really shines! Notes of limestone and pomelo on the nose. The perfect summer sipper! Fresh pineapple, stone fruit, green apples, and lemon sorbet make this dry and inviting. Sunshine in a glass! Have this with shrimp tacos, a cucumber and sweet onion coleslaw or a caprese salad. Was $19.99, now $13.99.
Champagne Bauser - Staff Comments: 100% Pinot Noir from France and just brilliant! Tiny bubbles of ambrosia; white peaches and pie crust on the nose. It's dry and very bright on the palate. Perfect for the spring and summer months; peach blossoms, red delicious apples, wild raspberries, and fresh lingonberries. Summertime in a bottle! Pair this with crab cakes, beer battered cod, or a mango jalapeno salsa. Was $59.99, now $37.99.