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FRIDAY SIPS - Holiday Cheer!!

Friday, December 19, 3:30 - 6:30

It's the holidays, so it's time to break out some big-boy cheer you you all to try. Come by today, Friday December 19 to sample the 4 delectable offerings listed below




2010 FATTORIA DI FELSINA CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA
$29.99 BTL./$359.88 CASE


Located North of Siena the fine wines of Fattoria di Petroio deliver a lot of bang for the buck and he newly arrived 2011 is no exception. Flaunting sexy fruit and minerality, the generosity of 2011 is formidable in this fine-buy Chianti Classico.

Hearty cherry, underbrush and savory spices flow from the glass and follow through to a texture that possesses depth and personality that never give way to being flamboyant or overdone. Plenty of character and spine, this wine is an excellent accompaniment to just about any Italian-inspired meal.



2012 DOMAINE FEUILLARDE ST-VERAN VIEILLES VIGNES “MAISON ROUGE”
$26.99 BTL./$323.88 CASE – only 5 cases available!


Last year we rocked Lucien Thomas’s excellent Cuvee Tradition but after visiting the Domaine earlier this year and tasting this old vine offering, I knew we had to have some for you all!! From the steepest portion of the Domaine’s holdings, the Maison Rouge is from 80 year old vines aged predominately in stainless steel with a small portion in oak to bring forth warmth and depth.

Upon first smelling this fabulous White Burgundy, one instantaneously grasps the its true density and prominence. Vinous, poised and proper fragrances of nectarine, cream, well-focused flint, saline and just an ever so gentle touch of spice. Quite prestigious in the mouth, this wine coats the palate with its full-flavors and sweeps it clean with sterling, livewire mineral acids on the saturated, chiming finish. Superlative St-Veran that sticks around beautifully and will drink well for 6-8 years with roasted chicken or callops done in a meuniere sauce.



CHAMPAGNE COLIN "BRUT ALLIANCE"
$39.99 BTL./$479.88 CASE


The small family Domaine of Champagne Colin has been farming in Vertus since 1829. Led by brothers Richard (vineyards) and Romain (winemaker) and Richard's wife Delphine (sales & export), only 7,500-8,000 cases are produced from their 26 acres of vines. The Cuvee Alliance is house specialty, being 35% of the production. 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Meunier from 2 vineyards, one in Vertus, the other in the Cote-de-Sezanne.

Lovely aromas reveal the classy personality that this family puts forth not only in their wines but also in their demeanor. Excellent "pearly" perfume. Wheat pastry, yellow apple, very flattering and arms-open with its richness and friendliness. Ample cut and minerality from the Chardonnay, prominent length and sophistication, one really sees the attention to detail on this excellent gateway into Champagne Colin.



2013 DIVISION WINE COMPANY CABERNET FRANC “MAE’S VINEYARD”
$27.99 – VERY LIMITED!


Over the last several years, we have really taken a liking to the very individual wines from Division Wine Company. Tom and Kate Monroe make their wines over at the SE Wine Collective and along with taking an influence from Burgundy; this couple makes wines inspired by both the Loire and Beaujolais.
The Mae’s Vineyard Cabernet Franc comes from the Applegate Valley. Dare we say, Chinon from Southern Oregon?!?!?! I had a go at this wine about a month ago and bowled me over at just how old world-inspired it really is, yet it comes from a mere 6 hours away.

Thrilling from start to finish a potpourri nose of sandalwood, green peppercorn, strawberry and Italian plum leap from the glass. Underlying sinister beauty is abound with spiced earth creping through. In the mouth superb suaveness and succulence rule the day. An abundance of underlying structure will allow this wine to age but damn, it is very difficult to keep your hands off it! The finish really cranks up with lots of depth and persistence. A wine carries well to the table; enjoy this over the next 5-8+ years with a plethora of pork dishes.



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