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05/10/2019
Dear Subscriber

 

 

 

It"s Friday, May 10, at The Wine Cabinet!

Sunday is Mother"s Day.

I know that you have all your plans well made for celebrating Mom on Sunday - from breakfast in bed or brunch at her favorite place  to a fantastic dinner that she didn"t have to lift a finger to enjoy with perhaps a massage squeezed in somewhere in the afternoon. Right?
Well, you can start the weekend off properly by swinging by your favorite wine shop and tasting a rare selection of wines rated highly and priced affordably at The Wine Cabinet!



We have wines, of course. But we have chocolates, peanut brittle and all sorts of serving pieces that will light up her smile. On top of that, come Saturday, all of the Rose" wines in the shop will be 20% OFF! What more could you ask? We"re starting the efforts with an exciting Tavel Rose" from the Chateau-neuf du Pape region that will be exceptional at any time. But you don"t have to stop there! You can stock up with enough to last a month and she"ll be happy about how much you saved!

And don"t forget on Saturday you can swing by the Austrian Embassy to enjoy the seminar on Austrian wine that Klaus Wittauer is conducting and you"ll still have time to come by the shop!

If that"s not enough, we still have a few seats available for our Paint n" Sip class next Monday.
She can have some wine and create a glass that will always be totally hers!
You have to admit that"s just what the ladies appreciate the most!


The Brews!!If you"ve been watching the TV show - Game of Thrones, you know that we"re nearing the final episode.
We may also be nearing the end of Ommegang"s fantastic run of brews to highlight elements in the show.
We have some of "For the Throne" remaining, but it won"t last long.
Might she like a bottle for the shelf to remind her of how much she liked Sansa?




We look forward to seeing you this evening and every day this weekend!

Upcoming Special Events!!


Saturday, May 11, Austrian Wine Seminar  - Austrian Embassy with Klaus Wittauer

Monday, May 13, Paint & Sip  - Instructor Teresa Ahmad

Tuesday, May 21, The Wine Club - Pinot Heaven with Mark Luna  

Tuesday, June 18, The Wine Club
 - Summer Whites and Rose" with Melissa Graeff 
You"ll find more information on our website. 


Don"t Wait!! Sign up for your favorite special event today!!

Our tasting starts at 5:00 today.

Kate, Natalie, Heidi, Kathy, Susie, Beth
Bill, Steve, Nate, Ben, Rande and Mike

 

5:00 - 8:00 pm!! The Country Vintner
Margot Blattmann

 

 

The Wines!!

 


Chocopahla Arinto Branco, Portugal $13.99
OLD VINES from 16th century Estate - Bright lemon yellow in color with a freshly aromatic nose of citrus and tropical fruits, Quinta de Chocapalha Arinto boasts lively acidity and a lingering finish.

Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough $17.99

#32 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2018
Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc displays intense aromas of ripe passionfruit, elderflower, limes and fresh herbs. The palate introduces a delightful lime/citrus based mouth-watering intensity and finishes with a strong textural component. Delicious upon release, this wine will improve for 3-5 years post vintage.
92 points The Wine Spectator
Rich and complex, with honeysuckle and freshly grated ginger notes up front, giving way to juicy and crisp Meyer lemon, yellow apple and Asian pear flavors. Hints of lime zest and dried mango linger.
90 points Robert Parker"s Wine Advocate
"Combining hints of passion fruit and gooseberry, the 2017 Sauvignon Blanc is a textbook example of what Marlborough can deliver but rarely does. A bit of cut grass adds green to the tropical-fruit mix without going overboard in this medium-bodied, silky-textured wine. It should drink well for a year or two."
90 points The Wine Enthusiast
"The relatively cooler temps of the 2017 vintage are obvious on this Sauvignon Blanc, where aromas of green beans and jalapeño peppers mix with guava and grapefruit rind, followed closely by a solid whiff of salty sea air. The palate is equally saline, with a lovely satiny texture and lemony acidity. A wine for oysters if there ever was one."
 
Selvapiana Chianti Rufina $19.99

92 points The Wine Enthusiast
"Thyme, woodland berry and floral aromas mingle with a whiff of tilled earth. The taut linear palate evokes juicy plum, Morello cherry, underbrush and tobacco alongside polished tannins and vibrant acidity. Enjoy now for its pristine fruit and precision or hold for more complexity." Drink through 2031.
91 points The Wine Spectator
"A focused style, with cherry and plum flavors accented by a smoky note. Juicy and balanced, leaving hints of earth and tobacco on the long finish. Drink now through 2033."

Tournon Shiraz, Mathilda $15.99
Vinification :The grapes are destemmed and then they ferment in cement or stainless steel tanks. Maceration lasts from 2 to 3 weeks in order to allow the tannins extraction that provides a good ageing potential to the wine. Maturing The wine is entirely aged in cement or stainless steel tanks and it is bottled 12 months later. 
Tasting :Colour: brilliant, dark ruby colour. Nose: deep with black fruits and pepper aromas. Palate: supple and greedy with silky and elegant tannins. Recommended food pairing: charcuterie, smoked meats, grills. Serving temperature: 16-17°C. 
Ageing potential: more than 3 years.
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Vasse Felix Cabernet Sauvignon $29.99

WS TOP 100 #58
Son of" the Vasse Felix Cabernet Sauvignon. It carries the structure, power and tannins of classic Cabernet in an earlier drinking, more forward style from fruit sourced from each of the Vasse Felix vineyards.
Maroon color with a purple tint, the 2015 vintage unfolds a classical savory Cabernet perfume. Vibrant blackcurrant fruit with gravel earth, hints of venison, mushrooms and truffles mingle with a fine sage-like herbal lift. Fragrant spiced oak notes sit beautifully underneath, delivering a touch of classical cedar. A light entrance leads to juicy fruit with bright acidity, with flavors of blackcurrant and woodsy native forest. Shapely as a Cabernet should be, the power starts to build with a fine tannin profile, leaving a lengthy dry, linear finish.
Blend: 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Malbec


92 points The Wine Spectator
"Opens with a fresh green accent reminiscent of tomato leaf and sage, giving a savory, peppery note to the plush, velvety cassis and plum core. Finds balance between grace and power, with spice and herb elements lingering on the finish. Drink now through 2028"
91 points Australian Wine Companion
"Brightly coloured; tips the scales of medium-bodied, deliberately light and fresh in the mouth, both bouquet and palate draped over a scaffold of superfine tannins providing a long finish and aftertaste."
91 points James Suckling
"Ripe summer berries with a sense of brightness and freshness. Red fruits and some leafy, herbal edge, too. The juicy and elegant palate has a gently herbal, succulent and tangy style."



The Beers!!
Oskar Blues "Mama"s Little Yella Pils" 19 oz. 2.99
Mama’s Little Yella Pils is an uncompromising, hand crafted version of the great Pilsner beers of Bavaria and Bohemia. Unlike mass market “pilsners” diluted with corn and rice, Mama’s is built on pilsner and honey malt then hopped with Saaz and Aramis hops. While it’s rich with flavor, its 33 IBUs and low 4.7% ABV make it a luxurious but low-dose (by Oskar Blues standards) refresher.

Solace Players Club, 4 pack $16.99
At 5.7% this one is super drinkable!!

Knee Deep Breaking Bud IPA, 4 pack $16.99
"These folks know how to make IPA. Just had the larger siblings (Simtra and Lupulin) recently and was so impressed. This one pours a clear golden with a finger of sticky white foam. Aroma is pine foremost, with tropical fruits and a bit of malt lingering. Flavor follows similarly with a nice juicy pop of fruitiness mid-sip, smooth throughout. Finish is semi-dry with just a mild bitter. Delicious."

 

 

 

 
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