Wine Tasting this Fri. & Sat

Bailli de Provence Rosé NV (France): The varietal composition is 20% Syrah with the balance split between

Grenache and Cinsault. It is medium-bodied, with no excessive alcohol, just pure fruit, with good balancing

acidity. REG: $11.99 SALE: $9.99

Hazlitt Riesling 2010 (New York): This wine has a light, crisp style featuring ripe peach and tangerine fruits.

The balance of sweetness and acidity will make it a great accompaniment to a range of flavors.

S REG: $11.99 SALE: $9.99

Tortoise Creek Merlot 2009 (California): This 100% Merlot comes from a sustainably farmed vineyard in

Lodi. It’s a bright and refreshing style with ripe blackberry and cherry aromas and flavors.

Fdg REG: $11.99 SALE: $9.99

Lorinon Rioja Crianza 2008 (Spain): This 100% Tempranillo has oaky overtones from spending 14 months in

American- oak barrels; it’s aged an additional 6 months in bottle before release. One result of all this ageing is a

very smooth palate-feel. REG: $13.99 SALE: $11.99

Rupert & Rothschild Classique Red 2009 (South Africa): The palate of this wine is pretty classic for

South Africa with a generous amount of earthiness in the nose as well. There’s plenty of rich dark berries with

white pepper and some cedar wood notes in the finish. REG: $16.99 SALE: $14.99

Xanadu Next of Kin Shiraz 2008 (Australia): This wine is very full-bodied, as one would expect, but very

nicely balanced with good acidity to keep it fresh. The flavors include dark cherry, licorice, vanilla bean and a

touch of spicy oak in the finish. REG: $13.99 SALE: $11.99

Hermanos Malbec-Tannat 2010 (Argentina): Historically grown in the southwest of France, Tannat is now

the national grape of Uruguay. In Argentina it is used primarily for blending. In this Hermanos red it makes up 30%

of the blend, the rest being Malbec. We think it really adds a nice depth of color and complexity to the wine.

Dfsd REG: $17.99 SALE: $14.99

Tasting Friday April 6th Join us from 4pm - 7pm to taste part I of the Mid Valley Staff Favorites!

Tasting Saturday April 7th

Domaine Wachau Gruner Veltliner 2010 (Austria): This is quintessential Gruner Veltliner with slight-

ly herbal aromatics that segue into white pepper and hints of tropical fruit. It is dry and crisp, medium-bodied,

and it has an enticingly long finish. It pairs well with schnitzels and wursts, but also with seafood and cheeses.

123 REG: $15.99 SALE: $13.99

Potel Pouilly-Fuisse 2010 (France): This is 100% Chardonnay has mineral and smoky overtones, and the

flavors are in balance with the medium body and acidity of the overall wine style. The body and especially the

dryness make it perfect for mid-intensity savory foods, such as veal.

123 REG: $19.99 SALE: $16.99

Brassfield Pinot Noir 2010 (California): This Pinot has interesting flavors and very nice acidity. The

vines are grown on the Brassfield Estate in Clearlake. Winemaker David Ramey used a percentage of the fruit

“whole-cluster”, and the fermentation was carried out with native yeasts. It is medium-weight for Pinot Noir.

123 REG: $15.99 SALE: $13.99

Canapone Maremma 642 Toscana 2009 (Italy): The “6” part of the “642” is the grapes which are Cab-

ernet, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Syrah, Sangiovese, and Montepulciano. The “42” part refers to the latitude of the

vineyards. The blend is dry and richly-concentrated, with good balance between fruit and structure.

123 REG: $18.99 SALE: $15.99

Chateau de Campuget Tradition Rosé 2011 (France): 70% Syrah & 30% Grenache Noir make up this

bright pink easy drinking rosé. Fine scents of red berries add to the overall enjoyment and make it the per-

fect accompaniment to picnics, and barbecues. REG: $10.99 SALE: $8.99

Join us from 1pm - 5pm to taste part II of the Mid Valley Staff Favorites

& 90+ Point Wines!

Taste 90 + Point Wines

Wine Spectator: 91 Focused and pure, offering a tangy expression of bal-

anced lemon, white peach, tangerine, passion fruit,

melon and green tea notes.

Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2011 (New Zealand) ……. $29.99 $23.99

Wine Advocate: 90

Jordan Chardonnay

2009 (California) ….…….. $33.99 $26.99

This wine is medium-bodied with a crisp entry and

good acidity and shows subtle green apple, lime flow-

er and hazelnut notes towards the composed finish.

Wine Advocate: 91

Ch. Ste. Michelle Eroica Riesling

2010 (Washington) …..….. $23.99 $18.99

The 2010 Eroica displays similar aromatics but with

more elevated acidity, a characteristic of the vintage

that provides considerable refreshment in the finish.

Calera Central Coast Pinot Noir

Wine Advocate: 92 2009 (California) …..…... $28.99 $23.99

The 2009 Pinot Noir bursts from the glass with ex-

pressive red fruit, flowers, spices and mint. It shows

lovely mid-palate juiciness and an elegant, polished

finish.

Stephen Tanzer: 90

La Rioja Alta Vina Alberdi Reserva

2005 (Spain) ……………... $21.99 $17.99

Dark Red currant, dried cherry and vanillin oak on the

nose, with a smoky mineral quality in the background.

Lively red fruit and rose pastille flavors are complemented

by sweet vanilla bean and cola nuances.

2007 (Italy) ……….……... $17.99 $14.99

Castello di Monastero Chianti Classico

Mid Valley: 90

The blend is 85% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvi-

gnon and Merlot. The 2007 has generous amounts of

ripe cherry and leather aromas and flavors.

J. Lohr Hilltop Cabernet Sauvignon

2008 (California) ………..…$26.99 $21.99

Mid Valley: 91 Aromas of black plum, violet and pomegranate are

wrapped in a bouquet of hazelnut, coconut and Italian es-

presso.

Saturday April 7th from 1pm - 5pm

taste a selection of 90+ Point Wines!

Join us from 1pm - 5pm to taste part II of the Mid Valley Staff Favorites

& 90+ Point Wines!