L
de Leyth Merlot, 2006 is rich and concentrated
with layers of juicy plum, black currant and coffee nuances. This
is a gorgeous medium-bodied wine that finishes with polished tannins
allowing the ripe fruit flavors to show through.
Joel Gott
Zinfandel, 2007 combines fruit from Lodi, Amador, Sonoma
and Napa, giving this wine power, depth and complexity. This produces a
Zinfandel packed with flavors of licorice, plums, bing cherries and
blackberries with a deep, long finish.
Upcoming
Classes
Do you want to know why Sauvignon Blancs from France, California and New
Zealand all taste differently from each other? Would you like to
learn more about French wine? Want to create great food and wine
pairings? What classes would like us to offer at The Savvy Wine Cellar?
Send your suggestions to info@savvywinecellar.com.
Savvy
Samplers A Big Hit
Our Savvy Samplers are flying out the door! When we put together
our Summer, Red, White and Mixed samplers, we knew you'd like them.
We just didn't know how much! If you'd like to learn more about our
Savvy Samplers, or if you have an idea for one please contact us at info@savvywinecellar.com
June is
Bursting with Fun
Father's Day, graduations, weddings, showers... Lots of celebrations are
taking place this month. So, if you're looking for a gift for dad
or need something unique for a wedding or shower gift, let us help you
make it special with something from The Savvy Wine Cellar. In
addition to our unique, affordable wines, we have a wonderful selection
of wine accessories, wine openers, Fortessa stemware and more. We
also have gift cards available in any denomination you choose.
Answers to
"How Savvy You?" Questions
Question 1
What grape in California has similar DNA to the Italian grape
Primitivo?
Answer: Zinfandel. According to research in Croatia and the
University of California at Davis Zinfandel and the Italian grape,
Primitivo, contain the same DNA. The reason for this may be that
both grapes are clones of a Croatian grape variety, Crljenak.
Question 2
What is the primary red grape grown on the \"left bank\" in
Bordeaux (France)?
Answer: The Left Bank has soils with higher gravel content that favor
Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. French wines from the Left Bank usually
require more time to mature and will age for years.
Question 3
What are Americans drinking more of today...more red wine or more white
wine?
Answer: For the third straight year, Americans are expected to drink more
red wine than white, thanks to a projected 3 percent increase in red wine
consumption in 2008, to 121 million cases, an all-time high according to
the recently-released The U.S. Wine Market: Impact Databank Review and
Forecast, 2008 edition. White wine consumption is also expected to grow
this year, but by a slightly slower 2 percent rate to 118 million cases.
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