Italian & California Wine Spotlight

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All of the wines listed below are now available for pre-order. Pre-orders end September 2018. Juice must be picked up day it arrives.

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Italian Wine Spotlight

REDS: Amarone - Barolo - Chianti - Montepulciano - Nebbiolo - Sangiovese - Valpolicella

WHITES: Frascati - Pinot Grigio

Amarone

Color: Red
Body: Medium
Bold aromas of cherry liqueur. Notes of fig, cinnamon, and plum. Subtle peppercorn and hints of chocolate.

Barolo

Color: Red
Body: Full
Powerful tannic wine with aromas of tar and roses.

Chianti

Color: Red
Body: Medium
Sangiovese dominate offers earthy and rustic with notes of strawberry and cherry. Pleasant acidity and tannin.

Montepulciano

Color: Red
Body: Medium
Dominant flavors of red plum, oregano, sour cherry, boysenberry. Medium to high tannin and acidity. Pizza friendly.

Nebbiolo

Color: Red
Body: Full
Rich and Tannic. Cherry and leather notes with aroma of roses.

Sangiovese

Color: Red
Body: Medium
Strong in fruit, tart cherry and floral notes. Firm tannin and acidity. Faint floral nose and can show strawberry, violet, or plum character.

Valpolicella

Color: Red
Body: Light-Medium
Corvina based, full with dark cherry and gentle spice. Fragrant nose, delicate flowery and slightly fruity perfumes.

Frascati

Color: White
Body: Light
Malvasia dominate, offers hints of melon and tropical fruit with herbaceous undertones.

Pinot Grigio

Color: White
Body: Light
A real crowd pleaser with lemon, lime, green apple and honeysuckle flavors set off by just a touch of acidity.

California Wine Spotlight

REDS: Cabernet Franc - Cabernet Sauvignon - Carmenere - Grenache - Malbec - Merlot - Pinot Noir - Shiraz - Syrah - White Zinfandel - Zinfandel

WHITES: Chardonnay - Chenin Blanc - Gewurztraminer - Muscato - Sauvignon Blanc - Riesling - Viognier

Cabernet Franc

Color: Red
Body: Medium
Medium bodied red wine with aroma of violet, notes of strawberry, red plum and roasted pepper, medium acidity and tannins. Creates the finishing touch to a Bordeaux Blend.

Cabernet Sauvignon

Color: Red
Body: Full
Complex, full-bodied red wine with aroma of blackberry, vanilla, and violet. Notes of cherries, bell pepper and rich tannins.

Carmenere

Color: Red
Body: Medium
With lighter body and softer tannins than a Cabernet, Carmenere has the fruit forward notes similar to a Merlot. Often lightly oaked, with a nose reminiscent of violets. Carmenere reveals flavors of cherry and berry set off with spice and earthy notes.

Grenache

Color: Red
Body: Light
Bold fruit forward flavors of Strawberry and Raspberry. Subtle notes of white pepper spice. Generally blended with Syrah or Tempranillo.

Malbec

Color: Red
Body: Medium
Soft and rich in texture, silky tannins, with a palate of ripe plums, currants, cherries and red berries.

Merlot

Color: Red
Body: Full
Full bodied red wine with aromas of violets, vanilla and strawberry. Notes of ripe berries and dark fruit on the palate.

Pinot Noir

Color: Red
Body: Light-Medium
Red wine with aroma of spices and blackberries. Notes of dark cherries and velvety tannins.

Shiraz

Color: Red
Body: Full
Full bodied red wine deep in color and rich aroma of fruit and cassis. Ages gracefully to reveal soft berry fruit.

Syrah

Color: Red
Body: Full
Raspberries and peppery spice blend in harmony to create an elegant flavor. Full-bodied in character, oaking helps to deliver soft, balanced tannins and a lingering, smooth finish.

White Zinfandel

Color: Pink
Body: Light
An easy drinking blush wine with fresh floral notes on the nose and the palate. Light-bodied with berry flavors and a soft, off-dry finish.

Zinfandel

Color: Red
Body: Full
Full bodied red wine with notes of black cherries and dark fruit. Ages with dark coffee from the oak and spicy flavors at the finish.

Chardonnay

Color: White
Body: Medium
Medium bodied and aromatic white wine. Pineapple, melon, and peach. Balanced with lively acidity. Can be lightly oaked for a soft finish.

Chenin Blanc

Color: White
Body: Medium
Medium bodied, notes of yellow apple, quince, pear, and baked apple. With oak additions can take on buttery notes.

Gewurztraminer

Color: White
Body: Medium
Medium bodied, spicy in flavor and aroma. Tropical fruit notes, can be finished dry or slightly off-dry.

Muscato

Color: White
Body: Light
Light-bodied 'grapey' flavor, with aromas of passion fruit, pineapple, elderflowers, rose petals, dried fruit, tropical and stone fruit along with lychee.

Sauvignon Blanc

Color: White
Body: Light
Refined, vibrant aromas of peaches, apricots and white fruit with floral and citrus blossom notes when young. Ages into nuances of honeycomb, citrus peel, and dried fruits.

Riesling

Color: White
Body: Medium
Medium bodied with aromas of apple, lemon, and kiwi. Bold herbal notes with a refreshing long fruity finish.

Viognier

Color: White
Body: Medium
Medium bodied, aromas of peach, tangerine and honeysuckle. Crisp in acidity, can be oak aged to a creamy taste with hints of vanilla.