Hellooo August! - Bell Wine & Spirits

Those DAWG DAZE of summer are trying hard to beat us down, but Bell has the perfect remedy...cold beer and chilled wine! Grab a 12-pack and a refreshing Pinot Grigio, for example, and relax in style when you get home!

Mark August 10th on your calendars because Pinot Envy returns for the Grand Tasting! Additionally, throughout the month all Pinot Noirs; Pinot Blancs; Pinot Grigios; and Pinotages (to name a few) will be on sale. Buy any 3 Pinots and get 10% off, or get 15% off by the case (mix and match)!

Here are few of the wines we'll be sampling for the Grand Tasting...

Gattinois Brut Rose

J Vineyards Pinot Gris

Meomi Pinot Noir (a Destin Fairman production )

Sineann Resonance Reserve Pinot Noir

Etude Pinot Noir...and many others!

(A complete list will be included in our next email.)

BELL'S WEEKLY SALE:

Events Calendar

Upcoming Bell Wine & Spirits events:

Aug. 5th: Friday Tasting (5:00-8:00pm) Wine

- Aug. 6th: Saturday Tasting (12:00-3:00pm) Wine

- Aug. 10th: Grand "Pinot Envy" Tasting (5:00-8:00pm) Wine

- Aug. 12th: Friday Tasting (5:00-8:00pm) Wine

- Aug. 13th: Saturday Tasting (12:00-3:00pm) Wine

Saturday Tasting -

Wines On Sale

The wines below will be on sale through Saturday, August 6th:

A HOT summer day brought in many people seeking relief from the elements (as well as some free wine). Refreshing whites set the stage for earthy, spirited reds, giving our tasters relief from the heat and a preview of Fall.

The identity of the Mystery Wine is:

2010 Concha y Toro Frontera Cabernet Sauvignon (reg. $9.99) $8.99/8.49 MAGNUM

This Central Valley Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits subtle hints of vanilla, bell pepper and toasted almonds. Frontera Cabernet Sauvignon is a balanced and fruity wine, rich yet medium in body with structured tannins.

Other wines in the tasting included:

2010 Domaine Bellevue Touraine Sauvignon Blanc (reg. $10.99) $9.89/9.34

Produced in France's Loire Valley, this Sauvignon Blanc is aromatic and fresh. It is dominated by exotic fruit and citrus fruit (pineapple, mango, passion fuit) The palate exhibits flavors of grapefruit, minerality and pineapple.

2009 Cantine Casa Alla Terra Vernaccia di San Gimignano (reg. $11.99) $10.79/10.19

A structured Tuscan Rosé featuring a spicy bouquet with hints of strawberries and melon. On the palate it is dry rich and pleasantly peppery with a well balanced acidity giving way to a smooth finish.

2009 Alpamanta Natal Chardonnay (reg. $12.99) $11.69/11.04

Made with organic grapes, the Natal is an Argentine wine that has an intense bright yellow color, with abundant ripe fruit and honey on the nose. It is will balanced and finishes with a crispness that begs another sip.

2008 Wine Men of Gotham Chardonnay/Semillon (reg. $8.99) $8.09/7.64

This South Australian selection posesses delightfully lifted aromatics on the nose with hints of nuts and tropical fruits. The Semillon adds a complexing element to the flavour and aromatics and in particular adds great acid and mouth feel.

2007 Vidal Fleury Cotes du Rhone (reg. $15.99) $14.39/13.59

The wine has a ruby core with dark highlights. Grenache leads the nose with strawberry, chocolate, prune, cherry and violet notes. On the palate are rich black fruits, cherry, and pepper. This wine has a delightfully long finish.

2008 Airfield Estates Mustang (reg. $24.99) $22.49/21.24

53% Grenache, 35% Syrah, 8% Cinsault, 2% Counoise & 2% Mouvedre This rustic and ripe Rhone style, Yakima Valley (WA) blend has concentrated flavors of dark berries, vanilla and spice with underlying hints of white pepper and smoke.

The other addition to Saturday's Tasting - thanks to Martin:

2005 Pear Valley Syrah

A sample from a young Paso Robles winery, the 2005 Pear Valley Syrah showed smooth plum flavors with substantial body underneath. We expect to see more of this winery in the future!

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