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 13th (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.
The Wine Cellar
790 Highway 31 · Vestavia Hills · Alabama · 35216
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We are located 2 ½ miles north of I-65 on Highway 31 in the Vestavia Hills City Center (Publix Shopping Center)
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