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Chateau du Coing Muscadet 2008 – $10.99 on sale for $9.96
(100% Melon de Bourgogne; Muscadet, France)
In the Loire River Valley on the outskirts of Nantes, the dynamic Chéreau family makes this amazing value from a treasured plot of 80-year-old vines. The estate nestles in the confluence of the Sèvre & Maine rivers with a unique terroir renowned as the region's "Grand Cru." Their Muscadet "Coing de Sevre" shows a fresh nose of fruits, flowers, & minerals; a lively acidity supports rich fruit flavors & a dry, Spring-filled finish.
Domaine des Berthiers Pouilly Fumé 2008 – $23.99 on sale for $14.96
(100% Sauvignon Blanc; Loire, France)
“This wine from Jean-Claude Dagueneau is excellent once again in 2008. It shows very fresh aromas and flavors of lemons and limes as well as green apples, along with accents recalling dried herbs and freshly cut grass. Subtle mineral notes mark the finish, which is sharply defined by refreshing acidity, but not overly tart. Very well made, this will likely continue to become more complex for another year or two, so don’t be scared off by the vintage date simply because you see 2009 vintage Loire Sauvignons on store shelves.” – Michael Franz
Odoardi Scavigna 2009 – $9.99
(30% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Bianco, 20% Greco Bianco, 15% Riesling, 10% Malvasia, 5% Trebbiano; Calabria, Italy)
Strolling through the Odoardi vineyards awards one magnificent views of the Mediterranean Sea. The Odoardi winery came to great sucess with award winning wines thanks to the help of talented and reknowned winemaker, Stefano Chioccioli.The Odoardi family, with Stefano’s help, are making wine in their Nocera Trinese vineyards near Catanzaro, in the Southern Italian region of Calabria. Following tradition, the Odoardi family still prunes vines in an alberello pattern, the way their ancestors have since the 3rd century BC. Instead of being trellised, the plants are clipped to resemble small trees allowing the grapes to ripen more evenly and to produce more powerful juice.
Beau Chene Pinot Noir 2009 – $10.99
(100% Pinot Noir; Languedoc, France)
The Languedoc is a U-shaped region in the south of France that borders the Mediterranean. Although traditionally not as renowned as other regions in France, the region has recently seen a remarkable uptick in quality and innovation. What was once dismissed as an area for bulk wine is now recognized as the source of some of the best values in the wine world. This is a juicy and spicy Pinot Noir, with notes of cassis and black berries. Ideal with white meats such as turkey, pork and chicken, and casseroles.
Osél Ruché 2009 – $11.99
(100% Ruché; Piedmont, Italy)
The Osel Ruchè is made by a farmer in the Castagnole Monferrato region in Piemonte, with a small swatch of vineyards that grow the Ruchè grape. The Ruchè is an ancient grape varietal that is rare and difficult to grow, its growing region is small and requires a dedicated farmer who appreciates the importance of continuing to produce this wine which was made in ancient times by the Piemontese people of this region. The grape is finicky and demands only limestone soil and a high elevation on the hills. It gives a very limited production of grapes, but this produces a high quality wine. The wine has intense notes of floral and spice; it is harmonic and soft with a persistent finish. Ruchè is a great companion to foods that are rich in taste and aroma.
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