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On Sale this Week—2/3-2/10/2012
Take a look at what’s on sale this week at The Savvy Wine Cellar…
St. Supery Sauvignon Blanc, 2010, California (Napa)—91 pts. Wine & Spirits “…exhibits brilliant hues of light yellow… vibrant streaks of green… Aromas of exotic grapefruit and green lime…hints of caper, fennel and lemon zest…” Flavors follow with “…tremendous ruby grapefruit, citrus, kiwi and guava through a crisp finish… "
Special Bar Price: $14.29/bottle; Regular Price: $16.49/bottle
La Crema Chardonnay, 2010, California This release shows vivid tropical aromas of pineapple, lemon zest and apricot. Bright acidity and lush citrus provide the backdrop for juicy tropical ¬flavors, while fresh, clean mineral notes punctuate the finish. (2009 vintage received 91 Points Wine Enthusiast. This vintage not yet rated.)
Sale Price: $15.29/bottle; Regular Price: $16.99/bottle
La Crema Pinot Noir, 2010, California “…brooding, earthy aromas meld with juicy ripe plum, punctuated by lovely notes of black tea…” The palate “…echoes the plum-filled nose, joined by black licorice and cocoa powder…subtle earthiness…generous, fleshy mid-palate …smooth, mineral-laced finish…” (2009 vintage received 92 Points Wine Enthusiast. This vintage not yet rated.)
Sale Price: $17.99/bottle; Regular Price: $22.99/bottle
Finca Flichman Barrancas, 2007, Argentina (Mendoza) 91 points Wine Advocate A blend of Malbec, Shiraz and Merlot, this delicious blend is “…ripe with dark berry fruit flavors and hints of earth and spice… The finish is velvet smooth and will roll around on your palate for quite awhile.
Sale Price: $15.99/bottle; Regular Price: $17.99/bottle
A to Z Wineworks Pinot Gris, 2010, Oregon (Willamette) 88 points “Best Buy” Wine & Spirits “... bright aromas of tropical fruits (lemon, lime, lychee, mango, passion fruit and kiwi) as well as melon, ginger, lemongrass and wet stone…” Succulent and juicy on the attack…mid-palate is drenched with peach, spiced pear, baked apple, quince, hibiscus, white flower and mineral flavors…”
Sale Price: $12.59/bottle; Regular Price: $14.99/bottle
Pacific Rim Riesling, 2010, Washington State —90 Points Wine Enthusiast—Portraying bright crispness, subtle sweetness and aromas of jasmine, pear and apple, this wine exemplifies the harmony of Riesling.
Sale Price: $9.99/bottle; Regular Price: $12.99/bottle
Woop Woop Cabernet Sauvignon, 2010, Australia Deep-hued with lifted aromatics and a structured, but supple, palate. Smooth, rich and generously loaded with mulberries, black cherries and spice on the palate, the finish is long lasting, delicious, dense and fruit-packed.
Sale Price: $10.79/bottle; Regular Price: $12.99/bottle
Le Lapin Zinfandel, NV, California (Paso Robles) “…notes of black cherry, blackberry, spice and anise come through quite nicely…flavors of ripe blackberry and bramble fruits with some very nice black pepper notes. This Zin has medium tannins and a medium finish…”
Sale Price: $7.99/bottle; Regular Price: $9.99/bottle
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