January Rave Picks
Boomtown Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Cabernet Sauvignon
Columbia Valley, Washington,
USA
“Bright, fresh and exuberant, with nicely focused, vivid currant and spice flavors, hinting at coffee on the expressive finish. Drink now through 2012.” Wine Spectator
$15.50
Cooralook Pinot Noir 2008
Pinot Noir
Southeastern, ,,
Australia
“This is a terrific value in Pinot Noir, providing complex aromas and flavors that are simultaneously floral and peppery—think nasturtiums—and cherry-laden. It’s plump on the palate, with a silky texture and a long, mouthwatering finish. Drink it over the next 2–3 years.” Wine Enthusiast
$15.00
Ginglinger Riesling 2008
Riesling
Alsace, ,,
France
“This tangy white is underscored by a hint of marzipan, but boasts fresh green apple, peach and clementine flavors and juicy acidity. The fresh finish has a hint of honey. Drink now. 500 cases made.” Wine Spectator
$18.00
Inkberry Shiraz/Cabernet 2007
Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
Central Ranges, ,,
Australia
“Vibrant and rich, with a nice mineral note weaving through the ripe blackberry, tar and spice flavors. The fruit lingers on the open-textured finish. Drink now through 2014.” Wine Spectator
$14.00
Pulenta La Flor Cabernet 2008
Cabernet Sauvignon
Mendoza, ,,
Argentina
“The bouquet features spice box, pencil lead, black currant, and blackberry aromas leading to a medium-bodied, plush, sweetly-fruited Cabernet that is nicely balanced, and ready to drink.” Wine Advocate
$18.00
Mont Marcal Brut Cava 2006
Xarel-lo, Parellada, Macabeo, Chardonnay
Catalonia, ,,
Spain
Estate-bottled, base wine made from Xarel-lo, Parellada, Macabeo, and Chardonnay. Aged 18 months on the yeast. “This excellent Cava is a perennial Best Buy… Light straw-colored, it offers excellent effervescence, dry apple and pear flavors, and good length.” Wine Advocate
$14.00
Mason Sauvignon Blanc 2007
Sauvignon Blanc
Napa Valley, California,
USA
“A refreshing, crisp style, showing lime, passion fruit, grass and grapefruit notes, with mouthwatering acidity, a light body and herb notes. Offers great intensity and focus, finishing with a pleasant bitter almond skin note. Drink now.” Wine Spectator
$17.50
Paitin Roero Arneis 2008
Arneis
Piedmont, ,,
Italy
Wonderful Winter-weight white. Complex aromas of fresh fruit, golden apple, and white peach. Flavor is rich, yet fresh, well structured and balanced. Finish lingers and there is a hint of sweet fruit that pushes through the acidity at the end.
$18.50