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Join us Wednesday (5-8pm) for the Grand "Pinot Envy" Tasting! This event is the perfect opportunity to expand your Pinot palate. Ever had a Pinot Meunier? How about a Pinot Auxerrois? After Wednesday evening, who knows, you might just have a new favorite Pinot! The complete tasting list appears below.
Pay us a visit throughout the week to pick up wine for dinner; a 6-pack of cold beer for the ballgame; that congratulatory gift bottle of champagne; or even a celebratory fine cigar--whatever your need, make Bell your one-stop shop!
And remember, 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)!
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The Grand "Pinot Envy" Tasting: 5-8pm Wednesday, Aug. 10th
We look forward to seeing you all Wednesday (5-8pm) for the Grand "Pinot Envy" Tasting! As promised, here is the complete lineup:
2008 Jean Luc Mader Pinot Blanc
2009 Meomi Pinot Noir
2010 J Vineyards Pinot Gris
2009 Adam Pinot Blanc
2009 Castle Rock Pinot Noir Willamette
2008 Domaine Authur Pinot Auxerrois
Gattinois Brut Rose Champagne
2008 Sass Pinot Noir
2009 Patricia Green Cellars Reserve Pinot Noir
2009 Sineann Resonance Reserve Pinot Noir (Pre-Sale)
2009 Foris Pinot Gris
2009 Duckhorn Decoy Pinot Noir
2009 Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Gris
2009 Matua Pinot Noir
2009 Hob Nob Pinot Noir
2008 LLai LLai Pinot Noir
2007 Etude Pinot Noir
2009 Meinklang Pinot Noir
2009 Ca Bea Pinot Noir
NV Lovisolo Pinot Brut
2008 Route 99 W Pinot Blanc
2010 Yin Yang Pinot Grigio Rose
2009 Pravis Pinot Grigio
2009 Nicolas Rossignol Bourgogne Pinot Noir
2006 Nicolas Rossignol Cuvee L’Heritiere Bourgogne
2007 Rene Bouvier Bourgogne Le Chapitre
2009 Luna Pinot Grigio
2006 St. Gregory Pinot Noir
2009 Nemesio Pinot Noir Reserve
2009 Ken Forrester Pinotage
2007 St. Gregory Pinot Meunier
2006 Stift Klosterneuberg St. Laurent Barrique
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Wines On Sale
The wines below will be on sale through Saturday, August 13th:
This sunny Saturday saw many tasters at Bell, out to enjoy the warm weather and some delicious wines--including a surprise from Japan! After their successful foray into producing Scotch whiskey, we'd all heard the rumor that the Japanese were also embarking on a winemaking venture, but had not seen the finished product. Well, that rumor was confirmed when Carlos arrived with two bottles of Japanese wine that he brought back from his trip to Tokyo.
The identity of the Mystery Wine is:
Don Manuel Villafane Cabernet Sauvignon (reg. $11.99) $10.79/10.19
This Argentinian Cabernet has an expressive nose of berry and violet. On the palate, it is full-bodied with notes of black currant, spice and a touch of cedar. Supple tannins complement a long finish.
Other wines in the tasting included:
J & H.A. Strub Gruner Veltliner 2008 (reg. $19.99) $17.99/16.99
This delicious Gruner Veltliner from the Rheinhessen displays the classic Gruner flavors of melon, green apple, and white pepper. The nose is bright with fruit and the palate is zesty with nice acidity. A perfect summer white!
Oracle Sauvignon Blanc 2011 (reg. $6.99) $6.29/5.94
This Sauvignon Blanc from South Africa is a pale yellow. With a nose of ripe grapefruit and a palate of fig and guava, it is an interesting and elegant wine. This new-to-Bell white has a long, crisp finish. A great wine to pair with Mediterranean dishes and summer salads!
Domaine de la Mordoree Cote du Rhone Rose 2010 (reg. $15.99) $14.39/13.59
This delicious Rose hails from the Southern Rhone and is composed of Grenache (40%), Syrah (30%), Cinsault (15%), Carignan (10%), and Counoise (5%). With a rich orangey-pink hue and blackcurrant and violet aromas, this promises to be an interesting Rose. Dom. de la Mordoree is one of Bell’s favorite Rhone producers, and it’s easy to see why.
Penfolds Rawsons Retreat Chardonnay 2009 (reg. $7.99) $7.19/6.79
Penfolds is one of Australia’s most famous producers. Their Retreat Chardonnay sees a fair amount of oak, and it comes through in the smoky nose and buttery palate. Those who love oaked Chard will gobble this one up at it’s very low price!
Fat Bastard Pinot Noir 2009 (reg. $9.99) $8.99/8.49
This Pinot is made from grapes grown in the Herault region of the Languedoc and from the island of Corsica. Very light in body with few tannins, this a very drinkable red. Strawberry and raspberry comes through in the nose and on the palate, with a touch of floral note on the finish. This is a red you can chill a bit and drink on a sunny summer afternoon!
Castle Rock Merlot 2007 (reg. $10.99) $9.89/9.34
This Napa Merlot is rich and medium-bodied, with a concentrated and aromatic nose. With layers of ripe berry and plum, mocha and spice, it also displays a hint of oak. The wine finishes long, with a nice velvety feel.
Special Additions!!
As previously mentioned, Carlos brought us these special treats from his recent travels to Japan. Made by the excellent Sapporo brewery, they proved to be very interesting wines to challenge our tasters' palates!
Grande Polaire Koshu 2008
Koshu is a rare varietal grown exclusively in Japan. With a light nose of tropical fruit and wet stone, this medium-bodied white is reminiscent of canned peach juice. It has a light finish, making it a very pleasant and drinkable wine!
Grande Polaire Muscat Bailey A 2009
Made from the American hybrid grape Muscat Bailey, this red has a distinctive nose of graham crackers and stewed red fruit. The palate has a cloying plum and red cherry note.
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