Mionetto Sergio Sparkling Rosé, NV, Italy (Veneto) It’s pink, it’s bubbly and it’s not sweet. That’s why we are absolutely “head over heels in love”  with this delicious wine. A blend of 70% Raboso and 30% Lagrein grapes, this sparkling wine is produced by the soft pressing of selected Raboso grapes from the Piave and Trentino’s Lagrein area. The bright color is peach-pink with delicate deep red glimmers. It has a delicate perlage and the foam is rich and persistent. The aroma is reminiscent of pink grapefruit, raspberry and blackcurrant with a hint of wild roses. Its taste is intense with bright acidity, well-balanced and fresh with notes of raspberry.  Enjoy this wine before dinner as an aperitif or with appetizers. Sip it alongside a light meal. Any way you drink it, you’ll love it!

Emma Pearl Chardonnay, 2009, California (Central Coast) We all know, and love,  someone like Emma Pearl. She has impeccable taste and gracious manners.  She always knows the right thing to say without ever implying you don’t.  Possessed of breathtaking style, her classically chic handbags elicit ardent admiration.  Ever ready to entertain, she may very well have inspired the phrase “fabulous hostess.” She deftly balances a busy family life with friendships and hospitality, yet knows the value of a sumptuous glass of wine for herself at the end of a long day. She is, in a word, a lady with style and smarts.  Please join her in discovering the nuances of this stunning Chardonnay from California’s Central Coast. With aromas of poached pears, caramel, butter-cream and brown baking spices this inaugural vintage of Emma Pearl Chardonnay highlights the best attributes of its Central Coast origin.  It has a rich texture in the mouth with a full creamy body and crisp finish with lingering notes of Meyer lemons, toasted cinnamon and sweet cloves.  Emma Pearl, the perfect reward for a busy life’s rich moments! Food Pairing: It is wonderful to sip by itself or to pair with light appetizers such as brie and water crackers or main dishes of lemon butter chicken.

Milbrandt Cabernet Sauvignon, 2009, Washington State (Prosser) Milbrandt Traditions 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of ripe Bing cherries, cassis, currants, blackberries and vanilla oak with toffee notes. The addition of a bit of Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot has created a flavor profile that is ripe and layered with gentle tannins. It is a dark and harmonious wine with the same cassis, currant and blackberry flavors and has a deliciously long, smooth finish. This is a delicious wine to enjoy with a meal, or on its own, with friends or your sweetie. Food Pairing: Open a bottle with roasted meats, stews, lamb kabobs, cassoulet, barbeque or ribs. Or, try pairing it, as we did at Wednesday’s Chocolate and Wine Pairing class with Sea Salt and Dark Chocolate Almond Bark. Yum!

Beso di Vino Seleccion, 2010 Spain (Aguarón) What’s not to love about this wine? Translated from Spanish, Beso di Vino means: kiss of wine and this delicious blend from Spain is a big, juicy kiss of delicious flavors. The Seleccion has an intense red color that borders to violet and has aromas of wild fruits and forest floor, black olives and spices. This wine is full-bodied and concentrated with notes of cocoa, spice and fruits. The finish is soft and long with well-balanced tannins. The 2009 Beso de Vino Seleccion is a blend of 85% Syrah and 15% Garnacha aged for three months in French oak. Black cherry and blueberry aromas lead to a dense, plush, savory wine which finishes with no hard edges. It is shockingly good for the money.  Food Pairing: This would pair well with a steak dinner or is also perfect as a late evening sipping wine.

*Colby Red, 2010, California Deep red with vibrant purple hues, the 2010 Colby Red is a unique blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite Sirah and Merlot. This wine shows enticing aromas of red and black fruits, which continue on a rich, smooth palate. The Cabernet Sauvignon lends flavors of blackberries, boysenberries and plum, which are enhanced by lovely spicy notes from the Syrah and Zinfandel, along with a slight toasty, vanilla character from oak aging. Easy to drink and enjoy, this wine is very much a crowd pleaser. Colby Groom is now 13 years of age. Just prior to his 10th birthday he underwent back to back open heart surgeries. He is now a seasoned volunteer with the American Heart Association and was inspired to raise money for heart research through creating a wine with his dad, notable winemaker Daryl Groom and Colby Red was born. Food Pairing: This is a great wine to have with burgers or chicken on the grill or pulled pork sandwiches.

*This wine was featured last Thursday and (for a short time) on Friday at our Go Red for Women American Heart Association Tasting. Unfortunately, the distributor for this wine failed to get enough of it to us in time for our three tastings and we sold out. Since some of the proceeds from the sale of this wine go directly to research for the specific genetic defect which affects Colby Groom and others, we decided to offer it again to our Savvy customers so that we can spread the love and raise more money this cause. 

Cocoa Devine Espresso, NV, United States—Wine, coffee and chocolate…talk about love? A lot of our customers are already in love with this wine! And we think you will love it, too. Smooth, rich milk chocolate flavors infused with notes of coffee combine to create a decadent mocha dessert in a bottle.  Serve chilled.  Shake well before consuming. With proper refrigeration from date-of-purchase, this product has a shelf-life of 9-12 months. Enjoy within 6 months when stored at room temperature.  Refrigerate after opening. This product contains dairy.