The Dirty Dozen Twelve of the world’s best wine values 2011 Chakras Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina $12 regular, $10.80 in a case of 12 Aromas of plum, vanilla, and violets lead into a full bodied, smooth red wine characteristic of Malbec from Argentina. 2012 Bodegas Jeramin Zestos Garnacha, Madrid, Spain $12 regular, $10 a bottle on sale, $9.00 in a case of 12 A red wine made solely from Garnacha (Spanish for Grenache) shows berry fruit, medium body and is very smooth with a short clean finish. Very nice by itself, this unassuming wine is a balanced pleasant drinker. 2011 Per Linda Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Italy $12 regular, $10.80 in a case of 12 From central Italy comes this soft plumy delicious dry red wine made from the Montepulciano grape and nothing else. A simple and straightforward representation of the Montepulciano grape from Abruzzi, Italy. 2012 Cousiño-Macul Chardonnay, Central Valley, Chile $14 regular, $11 a bottle on sale, $9.90 in a case of 12 Crisp and clean, 100% pure chardonnay fruit in 100% stainless steel for a fresh, full bodied white with citrus and tropical fruit notes. 2009 Château Grand Champ, Bordeaux, France $15 regular, $12 a bottle on sale, $10.80 in a case of 12 From one of the best vintages in years, this dry red wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and small amounts of Malbec, Petite Verdot, and Cabernet Franc. Full bodied and balanced, lovely with dinner. 2009 La Tancia Sangiovese, Tuscany, Italy $10 regular, $9.00 in a case of 12 Refreshing, dry and clean, this is a dry red wine made from the Sangiovese grape which is the main grape in the wine known as Chianti. With lots of red cherry fruit, this wine is fresh and food friendly, especially with dishes that contain tomatoes such as pastas and pizzas. 2012 Conti Pinot Grigio, Veneto, Italy $14 regular, $11 a bottle on sale, $9.90 in a case of 12 Light and flavorful, this is a versatile dry Italian white from the northeastern part of the country. Balanced and clean, with a rounded mouthfeel and a nice finish. 2011 Excelsior Cabernet Sauvignon, South Africa $11 regular, $9.90 in a case of 12 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from South Africa. Bold and full with black and red cherry with a long dry finish. 2010 Château Argadens Blanc, Bordeaux, France $15 regular, $13 a bottle on sale, $11.70 in a case of 12 A White Bordeaux which, like the reds, is also a blend, predominantly Sauvignon Blanc blended with a touch of Semillion this is a citrus driven dry white wine with grapefruit, grass, and lemon notes. 2010 Lone Birch Red Blend, Yakima Valley, Washington $12 regular, $10.80 in a case of 12 An extremely complex blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Sangiovese, and a few others that shows layers of berry, cherry, and plum flavors and subtle textures. 2010 André Brunel Côtes du Rhone, Rhône Valley, France $14 regular, $12 a bottle on sale, $10.80 in a case of 12 A traditional blend of the Rhône Valley region consisting of Syrah and Grenache. Medium bodied with solid fruit flavors, and an intricate slightly spicy texture. 2011 Bodegas Jeramin Zestos Blanco, Madrid, Spain $10 regular, $9.00 in a case of 12 Made from an indigenous Spanish grape called Malvar, this crisp dry white falls somewhere between Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.
Posted on: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 21:03:26 +0000
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