Overachievers Unanimous
This week in Wine Wednesday action, we’re dealing with “Overachievers Unanimous” - part three of our spring value series, in which we unveil some of our favorite overachieving reds - meaning they taste like $30 and cost around $12!
We’ll start with two Italian varietals, one authentic and one a South American knock-off, then do an homage to the Rhone valley, and finally a pair of super-duper Old World wines we guarantee you’ve never even heard of. There’s limited seating left, due to the awesome display we promise, sign up today!
Each week Mike seems to find more new, awesome, affordable wines here at the store. Lately Mike’s been working on bringing in new wines for spring, so affordable reds and tasty whites are what we’re talking. Here are a couple of new thoughts:
“New Age White” 2004, Valentin Bianchi, Mendoza, Argentina, $10.50
“So very strange, and yet . . . so good.” Comments like this are what we’ve been hearing over the last week. This strange yet so good Argentinean white is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, who we’re already friends with, and Mavasia Bianco, who we haven’t really met before. Malvasia is a Sardinian varietal that falls into the “aromatic” category along with such brethren as Muscat, Viognier, Riesling and Gewurztraminer. Put together the zip of the Sauvignon, the aromatics and “sweetness” of Malvasia, and, oh yeah, add some frizzante (that’s bubbles for the new kids) and you have a wine unlike anything you’ve ever had. I get notes of lemon, lime, kiwi and watermelon rind on this one, it’s perfect for sipping while you float in the pool. And, it’s got a lady on the back of the label.
Justin 2003 “Orphan”, Paso Robles, California, $15.50
By now I’m sure you’ve all heard about the huge Napa Valley wine warehouse fire that destroyed over $100 million dollars of stored wines last fall. Well, most of Justin’s 2003 and 2004 wines were lost in that fire. So what Justin and Deb Baldwin decided to do was to produce a wine with some of the reserved juice from the 2003 vintage so people could still enjoy their Justin wines. While the Orphan has lost its parents, it’s still a lovely blend of primarily Cabernet Sauvignon with a shot of Merlot, Petit Sirah and Petit Verdot. Elegant and smooth, this boasts toasty notes of red cherry, cassis, vanilla and spice, with soft tannins and a lingering finish. Perfect with roasted pork chimichangas and margarita melon salad.
Just making sure you’re aware of the awesome values everyday here and reminding you that you ALWAYS get a 10% discount on a mixed case of wine (that’s 12 bottles) and a 15% straight case discount - that’s one to store away and remember when you’re running low on the wine rack.
See you soon!
Mike, the wine guy & Amy, the owner gal