Wining into Spring!

When icy chill breaks for sunny warmer days we all start daydreaming about warm afternoons by the pool, lake or river with chips & salsa, grilled steaks & fish. Well, the must haves for those days are summarized below with a little for everyone...from the sweet & light or serious fruit bombs to a dry, penetrating young red!

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White Wines for the Season! The first to come to mind for Bluffers.... Moscato d'Asti! Our most popular are *Batasiolo & Luccio* for their effervescent honey, pear & peach flavors that linger like morning dew with a low alcohol content for persistent enjoyment! BOTANI 2008 MOSCATEL, SPAIN A Moscatel offering up an "alluring perfume of spring flowers, honey, spice box & tropical fruits...ripe & mouth-filling, this expressive effort is an excellent match for sushi & Thai food." Rated 90 by The Wine Advocate & priced under $30.. LUCIEN ALBRECHT GEWURZTRAMINER, FRANCE Almond & treacle notes mix with fruit cocktail & candied citrus peel flavors in this ripe white. There's firm acidity underneath that will make your mouth water for more! Fans of the style will enjoy this wine for under $30! LEEUWIN ESTATE 'SIBLINGS', AUSTRALIA A delectable blend of Sauvignon Blanc & Sémilion offers up a soft as spring rain feel with appealing flavors of pear, hay & herb mingling nicely on a deft finish. Rated 88 by The Wine Spectator. JACOB'S CREEK PINOT GRIGIO, AUSTRALIA Light & fresh with lemon peel & grapefruit flavors. Rated 85 by The Wine Spectator & priced under $15. ARGILLAE ORVIETO, ITALY Broad, floral scents & hints of citrus & tropical fruits with a lasting, refreshing finish that pairs beautifully with cheeses, pasta, seafood or veggies. Rated 87 by The Wine Advocate & priced under $25. CLOS DU BOIS CALCAIRE CHARDONNAY, CALIFORNIA Delivers rich, spicy fruit flavors, with touches of green apple, melon & flowers. A complex & full-bodied mature style with a racy edge that Chardonnay fans will love! Rated 88 by The Wine Spectator & priced under $35.
	Botani Moscatel, Spain

Red Wines

JACOB'S CREEK RESERVE PINOT NOIR, AUSTRALIA

As all Jacob's Creek wines are...very accessible & easy drinking at an exceptional value (under $20) with good structure & balanced strawberry-rhubarb flavors.

SOKOL-BLOSSER MEDRITINA, OREGON

A unique & approachable blend of Pinot Noir, Syrah & Zinfandel that adds up to a luscious, juicy, easy-drinking mouthful that's both bright & vibrant yet round & soft. Every sip of Meditrina honors the goddess of the same name. Mmmmm...under $25!

BODEGAS VOLVER TEMPRANILLO, SPAIN

A delightful, beefy wine (not sure what a Tempranillo tastes like? check out the glossary) offering an alluring aroma with gobs of ripe fruit, succulent flavors, soft tannins & excellent balance. This lengthy effort over-delivers big time. Rated 90 by The Wine Advocate & a superb value under $20!

NAKED WINERY PENETRATION CABERNET SAUVIGNON, WASHINGTON & OREGON

You’ve got to love a winery who unashamedly names their Cabernet Penetration! Browsing their selection is not for the faint of heart & their back label will either make you blush or stir like a pre-teen school boy in a brisk breeze. The Naked Winery offers up more than a catchy name or label...intense concentration of the fruit with plum & sweet cherry flavors & a hint of cocoa on the finish. Open up, relax & get Penetrated tonight for under $35!

JOHN DUVAL PLEXUS, AUSTRALIA

A serious blend of Shiraz, Grenache & Mourvèdre that is creamy in texture, ripe with cherry, pomegranate, ash & black pepper flavors, persisting nicely on the long, expressive finish. An excellent wine under $50 rated 90 points by The Wine Spectator!