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Wine Tasting – Thursday, October 8^th from 5 to 7p.m.

Xavier Vignon 2007 Chardonnay Languedoc, France Reg. $17.99 now $15.99

Gold yellow wine with white fruits, flowers (acacia) and some honey on the nose. On the palate this Chardonnay is soft with some minerals and spice. Pair with soft cheeses, grilled veggies, grilled chicken dishes or seafood.

Xavier Vignon 2008 Viognier Languedoc, France Reg. $17.99 now $15.99

This Viognier is very aromatic; on the nose is green lemon, moving to apricot and ginger, very representative of this grape variety, traditional, classic Viognier. To be drunk with appetizers, white meat, dishes with sauce, cheeses.

Xavier Vignon 2007 Cotes du Rhone, France Reg. $17.99 now $15.99

Grenache 50%, Syrah 30%, Mourvedre 20%. The Grenache and Mourvedre vines are more than 80 years old; the Syrah are more than 20 years old. Rich color, ruby dress with purple casts. The nose is intense and mixes red fruits, black fruits, flowers and spices. Peppered and mentholated notes, thanks to syrah, with a lot of freshness. The mouth is bulky and very silky, powerful, generous. White meats, red meats, cuisine with herbs de Provence.

Xavier Vignon 2005 Syrah Languedoc, France Reg. $17.99 now $15.99

This red wine is coming from the Languedoc Region. Its typical nose, mentholated licorice, and its round and silky mouth, very well balanced. This wine is perfect for aromatic dishes, BBQ, spicy cuisine and hard cheeses.

Trace Wines 2007 “Tracy Hills” Cabernet-Shiraz, California Reg. $11.99 now $9.99

Brazen, braggadocious and bold this Cabernet-Shiraz is the biggest personality at your next party. Fragrances of blueberries, cedar and cocoa will envelop your senses as robust and spicy flavors trace across your palate. Enjoy with BBQ ribs, pasta with meatballs, a double cheeseburger or your favorite pizza.

The Wine Cellar ● 790 Montgomery Hwy Suite 132 ● Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 ● 205-979-2151

Holy Stack! Sale - August

While supplies last!
Champagne/Bubbly	WAS		NOW
Serge Faust Reserve Brut	56.99		39.99
Chardonnay	WAS		NOW
Esterlina	24.99		19.99
Aromatic Whites	WAS		NOW
O'Reilly's Riesling	13.99		11.99
Three Rivers Gewurtz - Dessert	16.99		12.99
Heartland Viognier/Pinot Gris	18.99		14.99
German/Austrian	WAS		NOW
Weingut Brandl Gruner Veltliner	20.99		18.99
Iby Zweigelt	21.99		19.99
Leth Riesling Lagen Res.	22.99		20.99
Lagler Gruner Veltliner	23.99		21.99
Rose’	WAS		NOW
Green Point Pinot Noir Rose'	17.99		13.99
South American Red	WAS		NOW
Kuyen Chile	29.99		24.99
Cabernet	WAS		NOW
Heartland	18.99		14.99
Faust	52.99		49.99
Merlot	WAS		NOW
Oxford Landing	11.99		9.99
Vine Cliff	39.99		34.99
Alternative Red	WAS		NOW
Terre Rouge Mourvedre	25.99		19.99
Zinfandel	WAS		NOW
Hook & Ladder	24.99		17.99
Ridge	26.99		26.99
Australia/New Zealand	WAS		NOW
Peter Lehmann GSM	19.99		14.99
Cape Mentelle Cab-Merlot	22.99		19.99
Rold Binder GS 'Halliwell'	24.99		22.99
Rolf Binder GSM 'Heinrich'	28.99		26.99
Oxford GSM	11.99		9.99
Oxford Shiraz/Cabernet	11.99		9.99
Syrah/Shiraz/Petite Sirah	WAS		NOW
Oxford Shiraz	11.99		9.99
Mother’s Milk	22.99		19.99
Spanish	WAS		NOW
Conde Valdemar Gran Riserva	34.99		27.99
Sake’	WAS		NOW
Living Jewel	18.99		15.99
Snow Maiden	18.99		15.99
Voices in the Mist	23.99		20.99

Holy Stack! Sale - July

The Wine Cellar

Holy Stack! Sale - July

74 wines on Special!

While supplies last.

Champagne/Bubbly	WAS		NOW
Garofoli Guelfo Verde Frizzante	13.99		9.99
Rotari Reserva Brut	19.99		17.99
Serge Faust Reserve Brut	56.99		39.99
Chardonnay	WAS		NOW
Trivento	12.99		9.99
Brutocao	17.99		14.99
Eyrie Estate Dundee Hills	23.99		20.99
Cloudy Bay	27.99		22.99
Pinot Grigio	Was		Now
Livio Felluga Esperto	15.99		12.99
Sauvignon Blanc	Was		Now
Pirie South	21.99		18.99
Aromatic Whites	WAS		NOW
O'Reilly's Riesling	13.99		11.99
Three Rivers Gewurtz - Dessert	16.99		12.99
Baglio Di Pianetto 'Ficiligno'	18.99		14.99
Licia Albarino	18.99		16.99
German/Austrian	WAS		NOW
Pepino Cuvee	16.99		12.99
Weingut Brandl Gruner Veltliner	20.99		18.99
Iby Zweigelt	21.99		19.99
Leth Riesling Lagen Res.	22.99		20.99
Robert Weil Estate Dry Riesling	23.99		16.99
Lagler Gruner Veltliner	23.99		21.99
Rose’	WAS		NOW
Mas Carlot Rose	13.99		8.99
Green Point	17.99		10.99
South American Red	WAS		NOW
Primus Red Blend	18.99		16.99
Kuyen Chile	29.99		24.99
Cabernet	WAS		NOW
Calina Reserva	10.99		8.99
Steel Creek	13.99		9.99
Forman La Grand Roche	49.99		41.99
Faust	52.99		49.99
Forman Reserve	92.99		83.99
Merlot	WAS		NOW
Calina Reserva	10.99		8.99
Quail Ridge	15.99		10.99
Hayman & Hill	15.99		11.99
Hogue Cellars Genesis	16.99		14.99
Foris	17.99		12.99
Pinot Noir	WAS		NOW
Campo Romano Italian	32.99		29.99
Alternative Red	WAS		NOW
Bishop’s Peak Rock Solid Red	15.99		10.99
Purple Hands Red Blend	20.99		18.99
Three Rivers Malbec-Merlot	24.99		20.99
Terre Rouge Mourvedre	25.99		19.99
Owen Roe 'Sinister Hand'	27.99		23.99
Warwick Three Cape Ladies	28.99		21.99
Italian Red	WAS		NOW
Poggio della Torre Chianti Riserva	15.99		13.99
Mirable Nero D'Avola Organic	16.99		12.99
Fontanafredda Barbera Briccotondo	18.99		9.99
Mezzacorona	21.99		16.99
Le Macchiole Bolgheri Rosso	37.99		30.99
Camigliano Brunello di Montalcino	57.99		37.99
Nicolis Amarone	65.99		63.99
Australia/New Zealand	WAS		NOW
Slipstream Shiraz-Grenache	20.99		18.99
Cape Mentelle Cab-Merlot	22.99		15.99
Rold Binder GS 'Halliwell'	24.99		22.99
Rolf Binder GSM 'Heinrich'	28.99		26.99
Syrah/Shiraz/Petite Sirah	WAS		NOW
Bishop’s Peak	19.99		13.99
Mother’s Milk	22.99		19.99
Three Rivers	24.99		20.99
Slip Stream Fastback Shriaz	25.99		21.99
Owen Roe Ex Umbris	27.99		23.99
Spanish	WAS		NOW
ROJO Garnacha	11.99		8.99
Emperador	14.99		10.99
Borsao Crianza Rioja	16.99		13.99
Lorinon Rioja	20.99		13.99
Guelbenzu Azul	21.99		17.99
Fernandez La Granja Tempranillo	29.99		24.99
French Red	WAS		NOW
Christian Moueix Merlot	13.99		9.99
Les Traverses de Fontanes	13.99		9.99
Kermit Lynch Vaucluse	14.99		11.99
O’sud Mas Fond Reche	16.99		9.99
Domaine LaFond Cotes du Rhone	17.99		11.99
Montpezat Prestige Cab/Syrah	18.99		10.99
Brunel Les Cailloux Chat du Pape	63.99		38.99
Sake’	WAS		NOW
Living Jewel	18.99		15.99
Snow Maiden	18.99		15.99
Well of Wisdom	23.99		20.99
Voices in the Mist	23.99		20.99

Holy Stack! Sale - June (129 wines on sale!)

The Wine Cellar
Holy Stack! Sale - June
Over 130 wines on special plus our
Cellar Selections & End of the Bin Sale (20% OFF)

Champagne/Bubbly	WAS		NOW
Charmeroy Brut	12.99		9.99
Sommariva Prosecco	18.99		16.99
Rotari Reserva Brut	19.99		17.99
Serge Faust Reserve Brut	56.99		39.99
Chardonnay	WAS		NOW
Rio Seco	9.99		7.99
Tortoise Creek	11.99		7.99
Trivento	12.99		9.99
Laboure-Roi Maximum	18.99		16.99
Dom Chandon Carneros	22.99		17.99
Eyrie Estate Dundee Hills	23.99		20.99
Pinot Grigio	Was		Now
O'Reilly's Pinot Gris	14.99		11.99
Castel Firmian Pinot Grigio	15.99		9.99
Swanson Pinot Grigio	22.99		19.99
Livio Felluga Pinot Grigio	29.99		25.99
Sauvignon Blanc	Was		Now
St George Coastal Sauvignon Blanc	9.99		8.99
South Sauvignon Blanc	21.99		18.99
Ceago Sauvignon Blanc	21.99		17.99
Aromatic Whites	WAS		NOW
Tortoise Creek Chard Viognier	11.99		7.99
First Drop White	12.99		9.99
O'Reilly's Riesling	13.99		10.99
Tariquet Chenin-Chard	13.99		8.99
Mas Carlot Marsanne-Roussanne	13.99		7.99
La Linda Torrontes	13.99		9.99
Castel Firmian Traminer	15.99		9.99
Foris Gewurtztraminer	15.99		10.99
Hayman & Hill Interchange	15.99		11.99
Three Rivers Gewurtz - Dessert	16.99		12.99
Rolf Binder Riesling 'Highness'	17.99		15.99
Baglio Di Pianetto 'Falanghina'	18.99		14.99
Lucas & Lewellen Viognier	21.99		18.99
Cantarutti Ribolla Gialla	21.99		19.99
Villa Matilde Falanghina	24.99		21.99
Stag’s Leap Viognier	25.99		22.99
Fontana Fredda Arneis	27.99		24.99
German/Austrian	WAS		NOW
Pepino Cuvee	16.99		12.99
Weingut Brandl Gruner Veltliner	20.99		18.99
Iby Zweigelt	21.99		19.99
Leth Riesling Lagen Res.	22.99		20.99
Robert Weil Estate Dry Riesling	23.99		16.99
Lagler Gruner Veltliner	23.99		21.99
Rose’	WAS		NOW
Banfi Centine	12.99		9.99
Mas Carlot Rose	13.99		8.99
Tegernseerhof Rose Zweigelt	15.99		12.99
Green Point	17.99		10.99
Swanson Salon Rosato of Syrah	18.99		15.99
Pinot Noir	WAS		NOW
Trivento	12.99		9.99
Laboure-Roi Les Sangliers	13.99		12.99
Sumaridge	16.99		13.99
Eyrie Estate Dundee Hills	34.99		28.99
Campo Romano Italian	32.99		29.99
Pali	51.99		49.99
Cabernet	WAS		NOW
St George Coastal	9.99		8.99
Calina Reserva	10.99		8.99
Steel Creek	13.99		9.99
Casa Lapostolle	14.99		12.99
Liberty School	16.99		10.99
Ringbolt	17.99		13.99
Novelty Hill	22.99		18.99
Bookwalter	43.99		29.99
Owen Roe 'Rosa Mystica' Cab Franc	44.99		39.99
Forman La Grand Roche	49.99		41.99
Faust	52.99		49.99
Forman Reserve	92.99		83.99
South American Red	WAS		NOW
Kuyen Chile	29.99		24.99
Merlot	WAS		NOW
Rio Seco	9.99		7.99
St George Coastal	9.99		8.99
Calina	10.99		8.99
Castel Firmian	15.99		7.99
Quail Ridge	15.99		10.99
Hayman & Hill	15.99		11.99
Genesis	16.99		14.99
Foris	17.99		12.99
Brutocao	21.99		17.99
Austin Hope 'Candor'	21.99		16.99
Novelty Hill	22.99		18.99
Swanson Oakville	34.99		32.99
Alternative Red	WAS		NOW
Boneshaker Red	12.99		8.99
Bishop’s Peak Rock Solid Red	15.99		10.99
Three Rivers Malbec-Merlot	24.99		20.99
Terre Rouge Mourvedre	25.99		19.99
Owen Roe 'Sinister Hand'	27.99		23.99
Warwick Three Cape Ladies	28.99		21.99
Core '163' GSM	29.99		24.99
Italian Red	WAS		NOW
Poggio della Torre Chianti Riserva	15.99		13.99
Mezzacorona	21.99		16.99
Nicolis Seccal Ripasso	26.99		24.99
Camigliano Brunello di Montalcino	57.99		37.99
Australia/New Zealand	WAS		NOW
Slipstream Shiraz-Grenache	20.99		18.99
Drink N Stick Mataro-Shiraz	22.99		19.99
Cape Mentelle Cab-Merlot	22.99		15.99
Rold Binder GS 'Halliwell'	24.99		22.99
Rolf Binder GSM 'Heinrich'	28.99		26.99
Syrah/Shiraz/Petite Sirah	WAS		NOW
St George Coastal	9.99		8.99
Parducci Petite Sirah	11.99		9.99
Trivento	12.99		10.99
Bishop’s Peak	19.99		13.99
Mother’s Milk	22.99		19.99
Three Rivers	24.99		20.99
Box Car	24.99		14.99
JC Cellars Ventana Vineyard	24.99		20.99
Rolf Binder 'Hales'	24.99		22.99
Slip Stream Fastback Shriaz	25.99		21.99
Owen Roe Ex Umbris	27.99		23.99
Lucas & Lewellen Petite Sirah	31.99		26.99
Nickel & Nickel Dyer Vineyard	49.99		31.99
Zinfandel	WAS		NOW
Hayman & Hill	15.99		11.99
Old Zin Vines 'OZV'	16.99		13.99
Austin Hope Candor	21.99		16.99
Brutocao	21.99		17.99
Hook & Ladder	24.99		14.99
Ridge Dusi Ranch	33.99		26.99
Spanish	WAS		NOW
ROJO Garnacha	11.99		8.99
Palacio de Eza	14.99		9.99
Emperador	14.99		10.99
Borsao Crianza Rioja	16.99		13.99
Conde de Valdemar Crianza	16.99		11.99
Biga Rioja	19.99		16.99
Lorinon Rioja	20.99		13.99
Guelbenzu Azul	21.99		17.99
Laurona Montsant	25.99		17.99
Dehesa La Granja	29.99		24.99
Conde de Valdemar Gran Reserva	36.99		27.99
French Red	WAS		NOW
Christian Moueix Merlot	13.99		9.99
Les Traverses de Fontanes	13.99		9.99
Kermit Lynch Vaucluse	14.99		11.99
O’sud Mas Fond Reche	16.99		9.99
Domaine LaFond Cotes du Rhone	17.99		11.99
LePigeoulet en Provence	17.99		14.99
Montpezat Prestige Cab/Syrah	18.99		10.99
Chinon Cuvee Terroir	24.99		17.99
Brunel Les Cailloux Chat du Pape	63.99		38.99
Sake’	WAS		NOW
Living Jewel	18.99		15.99
Snow Maiden	18.99		15.99
Well of Wisdom	23.99		20.99
Voices in the Mist	23.99		20.99
Other	WAS		NOW
Re Vah Pomegranate Wine	13.99		10.99

Holy Stack! Sale April-May 2009

ALL WINE RACKS & WINE TABLES 25% OFF


SELECT GIFT ITEMS 25% OFF


MORE THAN 100 WINES ON SALE!!!

Champagne/Bubbly

Serge Faust Reserve Reg. $56.99 Now $39.99
Domaine Carneros Reg. $31.99 Now $26.99
Rotari Brut Reg. $15.99 Now $11.99
Sommariva Prosecco Reg. $18.99 Now $16.99
Villa Sandi Prosecco Reg. $14.99 Now $10.99


Chardonnay

LaCrema Reg. $21.99 Now $13.99
Spruce Goose Reg. $20.99 Now $18.99
Laboure-Roi Maximum Reg. $18.99 Now $16.99
Foris Reg. $14.99 Now $ 9.99
Rio Seco Reg. $ 9.99 Now $ 7.99
Trivento Reg. $12.99 Now $ 9.99
Casa Lapostolle Reg. $14.99 Now $12.99
Green Point Reg. $17.99 Now $12.99

Alternative White

Hayman & Hill Riesling Reg. $15.99 Now $12.99
Tariquet Chenin-Chard Reg. $13.99 Now $ 8.99
Tortoise Creek Chard Viognier Reg. $11.99 Now $ 7.99
South Sauvignon Blanc Reg. $21.99 Now $18.99
Manifesto Sauvignon Blanc Reg. $15.99 Now $ 9.99
Castel Firmian Traminer Reg. $15.99 Now $ 9.99
Cantarutti Ribolla Gialla Reg. $21.99 Now $19.99
Villa Matilde Falanghina Reg. $22.99 Now $21.99
Fontana Fredda Arneis Reg. $27.99 Now $24.99
Foris Gewurtztraminer Reg. $15.99 Now $10.99
Three Rivers Gewurtz-dessert Reg. $16.99 Now $12.99
Trivento Torrontes Reg. $12.99 Now $ 9.99
Hayman & Hill Interchange Reg. $15.99 Now $11.99
First Drop Reg. $12.99 Now $ 9.99
Castel Firmian Pinot Grigio Reg. $15.99 Now $ 9.99
Licia Albarino Reg. $18.99 Now $16.99

Rose’

Banfi Centine Reg. $12.99 Now $ 9.99
Green Point PN Reg. $17.99 Now $12.99

Pinot Noir

Pali Shea Vineyards Reg. $51.99 Now $49.99
La Crema Reg. $25.99 Now $16.99
Sumaridge Reg. $16.99 Now $13.99
Trivento Reg. $12.99 Now $ 9.99
Laboure-Roi Les Sangliers Reg. $13.99 Now $12.99

Cabernet
Bookwalter Reg. $43.99 Now $29.99
Calina Reserva Reg. $10.99 Now $ 8.99
Steel Creek Reg. $13.99 Now $ 9.99
Liberty School Reg. $16.99 Now $10.99
Novelty Hill Reg. $22.99 Now $18.99
Casa Lapostolle Reg. $14.99 Now $12.99
Cabernet Nation Reg. $25.99 Now $16.99

South American- Red Blends

Kuyen Chile Reg. $29.99 Now $24.99
Calina Carmenere Reg. $10.99 Now $ 8.99

Merlot

Foris Reg. $17.99 Now $12.99
Castel Firmian Reg. $15.99 Now $ 7.99
Rio Seco Reg. $ 9.99 Now $ 7.99
Calina Reg. $10.99 Now $ 8.99
Brutocao Reg. $21.99 Now $17.99
Genesis Reg. $16.99 Now $14.99
Three Rivers Malbec-Merlot Reg. $24.99 Now $20.99
Novelty Hill Reg. $22.99 Now $18.99
Sweetwater Reg. $15.99 Now $ 9.99
Quail Ridge Reg. $15.99 Now $10.99

Alternative Red

Boneshaker Red Reg. $12.99 Now $ 8.99
Terre Rouge Mourvedre Reg. $25.99 Now $19.99
Artessa Elements Reg. $29.99 Now $24.99
Sinister Hand GSM Reg. $27.99 Now $23.99
Bookwalter Lot 21 Reg. $18.99 Now $13.99
Bishop’s Peak Rock Solid Red Reg. $15.99 Now $10.99
Jungle Room Shiraz/Cab Reg. $16.99 Now $10.99
Warwick Three Cape Ladies Reg. $28.99 Now $21.99
Lost Angel Mischief Reg. $15.99 Now $12.99
Warwick Est. Reserve Reg. $31.99 Now $29.99

Italian Reds

Scagliola Frem Barbera Reg. $23.99 Now $22.99
Nicolis Ripasso “Seccal” Reg. $26.99 Now $25.99
Castel Firmian Marzemino Reg. $15.99 Now $ 9.99
Mirabile Nero d’Avola Reg. $16.99 Now $12.99
Mezzacorona Terodego Reg. $21.99 Now $16.99

Australia/New Zealand – Red Blends

Drink n Stick Mataro/Shiraz Reg. $22.99 Now $19.99
Cape Mentelle Cab-Merlot Reg. $22.99 Now $15.99
Slipstream Shiraz-Grenache Reg. $20.99 Now $18.99

Syrah/Shiraz

Mother’s Milk Reg. $22.99 Now $19.99
Trivento Reg. $12.99 Now $10.99
Bishop’s Peak Reg. $19.99 Now $13.99
Three Rivers Reg. $24.99 Now $20.99
Parducci Petite Sirah Reg. $11.99 Now $ 9.99
Box Car Reg. $24.99 Now $14.99


Zinfandel

Brutocao Reg. $21.99 Now $17.99
Hayman & Hill Reg. $15.99 Now $11.99

Spanish Reds

Biga Rioja Reg. $19.99 Now $16.99
Borsao Crianza Rioja Reg. $16.99 Now $13.99
Can Blau Reg. $18.99 Now $14.99
Palacio de Eza Merlot/Garnacha Reg. $14.99 Now $ 9.99
Emperador Tempranillo Reg. $14.99 Now $10.99
ROJO Garnacha Reg. $11.99 Now $ 8.99
Lorinon Rioja Reg. $20.99 Now $13.99
Dehesa La Granja Reg. $29.99 Now $24.99
Laurona Montsant Reg. $25.99 Now $17.99
Conde de Valdemar Gran Reserva Reg. $36.99 Now $27.99


French Reds

Domaine LaFond CDR Reg. $17.99 Now $11.99
Kermit Lynch Vaucluse Rhone Reg. $14.99 Now $11.99
Little James Basket Press Grenache Reg. $15.99 Now $11.99
LePigeoulet GSM Reg. $17.99 Now $14.99
Chateauneuf de Pape Les Caillour Reg. $63.99 Now $38.99
O'sud Mas Fond Reche Reg. $16.99 Now $ 9.99
Chinon Cuvee Terroir Reg. $24.99 Now $17.99
Christian Moueix Merlot Reg. $13.99 Now $ 9.99
Montpezat Prestige Cab/Syrah Reg. $18.99 Now $10.99
Les Traverses de Fontanes Cab Reg. $13.99 Now $ 9.99

German/Austrian

Pepino Cuvee Reg. $16.99 Now $12.99
Robert Weil Estate Dry Riesling Reg. $23.99 Now $16.99
Iby Zweigelt Reg. $21.99 Now $19.99
Lagler Gruner Veltliner Reg. $23.99 Now $21.99
Weingut Brandl Gruner Veltliner Reg. $20.99 Now $18.99
Federspiel Kollmutz Gruner Veltliner Reg. $19.99 Now $ 9.99


Other

Reyah Pomegranate Wine Reg. $13.99 Now $10.99


Sake’

Living Jewel Reg. $18.99 Now $15.99
Snow Maiden Reg. $18.99 Now $15.99
Well of Wisdom Reg. $23.99 Now $20.99
Voices in the Mist Reg. $23.99 Now $20.99

Say “It”, with a Bottle of Wine

I normally don’t give in to this sort of nonsense, AKA V’day gimmicks, but these wines are great & well…SPOKEN! Do you ever want to tell your “Love One” something but you just can’t express yourself? Say it this Valentine’s Day with an expressive bottle of wine or Gift Basket! We have some new & wonderful new wines that are sure to fit every emotion. Friday the 13^th (Eck!) is last call for custom-made Gift Baskets! Call today 205.979.2151

Love 'em and Leave 'em Nights
Fools Bay ‘Dirty Bliss’, Barossa Reg. $17.99 now $14.99
51% Grenache/49% Shiraz
Smells like a good old Pinot with ripe cherry and spice supported by a touch of earthiness. Plenty of ripe fruit and bing cherry. Very juicy with the Shiraz & the Grenache adds a warm spiciness to the palate. A touch of earthiness brings complexity to the finish.

Some Young Punks ‘Drink 'N' Stick’, Clare Valley Reg. $22.99 now $19.99
61% Mataro/39% Shiraz
Ok, so this is not your regular Australian blend. No need to be afraid. Mataro is just another name for that oh-so-tantalizing, oh-so-lush Mourvedre grape that you know from the Southern Rhone reds. And you know Shiraz. With these two grapes blended together, you’d best be prepared for the ripe, rich black and blue fruits, mid-palate zip and some righteous, chewy tannins. In a good way, of course. A note from “the Punks” themselves says it all …. “The whiff and the swill did us in and all that was left to do was to make more. This is Passion, a monster bigger than the three of us that leads us to soapbox, grandstand, and sometimes have to sleep on the couch.” And you just have to check out this label…Custom with your own paper doll set!

Stuck in the Mama’s Boy Vortex?
Shoo Fly ‘Buzz Cut’ Adelaide, South Australia Reg. $16.99 now $14.99
35% Viognier, 26% Riesling, 16% Chardonnay, 14% Verdelho, 9% Semillon
Buzz Cut is a fleshy, white blend displaying tropical fruit flavors on the nose, followed by refreshing apple and citrus on the palate. Crisp acidity from exotically perfumed Viognier and Riesling combined with dashes of Chardonnay, Verdelho and Semillon to provide a succulent wine with a snappy, “have another glass” finish. Drink now or hide in the cellar for 3 years.

First Drop ‘Mother's Milk’ Barossa Shiraz Reg. $22.99 now $19.99
Lifted raspberry, dark cherry aromas with hint of smoky peat. Vibrant dark cherry, raspberry and chocolate flavors with a hint of smoked sausage and spice. Balanced with an even, textural palate with soft, supple tannins. Slurpy, savory and textured - no sledgehammer, so drink up!

Love Me, Love Me & oh yeah, Love ME!
First Drop ‘First Love’ White, Barossa Reg. $12.99 now $9.99
62% Semillon, 25% Riesling, 13% Arneis
The early picked Semillon has hints of grapefruit and orange peel, while the Riesling from the Eden Valley boasts flavors of classic citrus and lime. The Arneis is reminiscent of nashi pear, and almond kernel. Fruit salad in a bottle. Seriously tempting!

First Drop ‘The Red One’, Barossa Reg. $12.99 now $9.99
Cabernet Sauvignon 55% / Shiraz 40% / Barbera 5%
The fleshy, rich fruit of the Shiraz is married beautifully with the majestic structure of the Cabernet Sauvignon, and spiced with a splash of nervy Barbera. The red berry fruits of the Shiraz are highlighted by the varietal blackcurrant and eucalypt lift of the Cabernet Sauvignon. Rich, lush and seductive. Seriously tempting!

Reginato “Celestina” Sparkling Rosé of Malbec, Argentina Reg. $21.99 now $19.99

This unique sparkling Malbec is a special tribute to the late matriarch, Celestina Reginato, whose name means “matchmaker” in Spanish. Its deep rose hue is typical of the rich Malbec grape. Try to find the “Love Knot” icon (the classic symbol of romance between two lovers) on the bottle! 89 points, Robert M. Parker Jr.’s The Wine Advocate, 2008.

Tikal Amorio, Argentina Reg. $33.99 now $29.99
Amorio means love affair in Spanish. What a perfect bottle to share with your Valentine!! Go ahead and “Tikal” your sweetheart with this bold, racy red. 92 points, Robert M. Parker Jr.’s The Wine Advocate, 2008.

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Resolutions 2009!

"Top 10 Reasons to NOT Give up Wine for the New Year"

Every January we see a trend in the Wine Biz. May it be everyone is receiving their credit card balances in the mail or people are trying to dry out after the holidays we cannot say, but one thing is for sure…people for the most part stop buying wine! So let me see if I can help you decide what to kick & what to keep for your New Year's Resolution or Resolution's.

1. Drinking Red Wine with fried foods may counter act the effect of the fat attack. Studies find that people who drink wine daily have lower body mass than those who indulge occasionally; moderate wine drinkers have narrower waists and less abdominal fat than people who drink liquor. That right there is a 2-for-1 on your resolutions!

2. Cancer runs in your family? Resveratrol (antioxidant) helps prevent cancer by limiting tumor growth. Red wine is high in flavonoids (a type of polyphenol), which are antioxidants. One of the most studied antioxidants is resveratrol, which comes from grape skins and seeds. Antioxidants help prevent certain molecules, known as free radicals, from damaging cells.

3. Wine drinkers less likely to get common cold. An investigation revealed that men and women who drank more than 14 glasses of wine each week had a 40% reduction in colds compared with people who drank no alcohol. The association was stronger for red wine and the same findings were not true for people consuming other alcoholic beverages, the report indicates. On average, the men had 1.1 colds per person per year in that time, while women averaged 1.7 colds per person per year. Bottoms ups!

4. Wine is expensive & you are cutting down on your spending this year. So not true, at The Wine Cellar we have wines to fit everyone's budget & a monthly Newsletter with discounts. Also if you buy in bulk you save an additional 5 to 10% on the already marked down items.

5. Too many calories in alcoholic beverages. It is all about portion control & moderation…Red wine 3.5oz - 74 calories… White wine 3.5oz - 70 calories.

6. Forgetful? Wine could preserve your memory. When researchers gave memory quizzes to women in their 70s, those who drank one glass of wine or more every day scored much better than those who drank less or not at all.

7. Just breathe… Researchers have found that men who drink an average of four to seven glasses of red wine per week are only 52% as likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer as those who do not drink red wine, reports the June 2007 issue of Harvard Men's Health Watch. Men won't need another reason...

8. Have a Uterus? Australian researchers recently compared women with ovarian cancer and cancer-free women; they found that roughly one glass of wine a day seemed to reduce the risk of the disease by as much as 50 percent. Think Prince will sing a song about that?

9. Would you rather eat spinach once daily or drink a glass of wine? On average, women who drink moderately seem to have higher bone mass than abstainers. Alcohol appears to boost estrogen levels; the hormone seems to slow the body's destruction of old bone more than it slows the production of new bone.

10. Well I believe we covered everything but the most important part…Wine is Delicious! How could you live without it?

Pair it with a meal, loved one or a night alone nothing makes you feel as Fine as Wine!

Cheers!

Jennifer Scarborough - Wine Know
The Wine Cellar
205-979-2151