February Mix Six
2010 Chateau Haut Maginet Rouge $11.99/bottle $9.59/bottle (mix six $) Haut Maginet has a lovely crimson-ruby color with raspberry tints. It reveals a powerful bouquet of red fruit scents with hints of flowers, spices and mint. On the palate, it is fleshy, rounded and fruity with fine, mature tannins and a lovely fresh finish. It is pleasant right now and will keep all its qualities for another 4 years or so. Merlot 60%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%, Cabernet Franc 20%. It is at its best served at with pâté,...
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2010 Chateau Haut Maginet Blanc $11.99/bottle $9.59/bottle (mix six $) The white Bordeaux blend is perhaps one of the most overlooked categories of wine in the world today. Up until the 1960s, vineyards in Bordeaux were dominated by white grape varieties, namely Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. However, changing tastes and fashions, as well as improved winemaking techniques has made red Bordeaux more affordable to the general public, and consigned white Bordeaux to the sidelines. In this case, the blend...
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2011 Pinot Gris – Signature, King Estate, Oregon $16.99/bottle $13.59/bottle (mix six $) King Estate, celebrating 21 years of Oregon winemaking this year, is located southwest of Eugene, Oregon and produces Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and limited amounts of Chardonnay. Founded in 1991 by the King family, King Estate is committed to producing Oregon wines of exceptional quality using organic & sustainable farming methods, meticulous fruit selection, impeccable winemaking practices and judicious blending. The...
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2011 Sauvignon Blanc, Mohua, New Zealand $14.99/bottle $11.99/bottle (mix six $) The aroma of this wine is subtle and almost entirely astringent gooseberry. On the tongue, however, there is lively snap of grapefruit abetted by grassy notes and hints of lime, honeydew and white nectarine. The whole profile is underpinned by a nearly flinty minerality, which contributes substantially to a long, dry and refreshing finish. Drink with freshwater fish. 2010 Garnacha, Artazuri, Navarra,...
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2011 Garnatxa Blanca, Herencia Artes, Terres Alta, Spain $11.99/bottle $9.59/bottle (mix six $) This 100% Garnatxa (Grenache) Blanca comes from a combination of older and younger vines, and is vinified in a crisp, unoaked style with naturally fresh acidity and moderate alcohol. It exhibits fresh melon and tropical citrus aromas and flavors with honeysuckle accents. Honeyed notes inform the midpalate, which has a nice creamy texture balanced by juicy acidity. The refreshing finish is accented by notes of...
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2011 Estate Pinot Gris, Omaka Springs, New Zealand $9.99/bottle $7.99/bottle (mix six $) Omaka Springs Estates is the sole producer of estate wines in the Omaka Valley of Marlborough. All of the grapes are grown on their 180 acre estate located in the very heart of the valley and all of our wine is created on-site by Winemaker, Ian Marchant. Omaka Springs Estate Pinot Gris is a rich and aromatic wine with a luscious mouth feel. It is fruit-driven, displaying nectarines, peaches, spiced pear, and a...
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