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In 2007, the United States Senate officially declared September as National Bourbon Heritage Month! Therefore, all bourbons will be on sale until September 30th. Don't forget that all West Coast US wines, plus those from Chile, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan are also on sale throughout the month! Get 10% off 3 or more bottles, or 15% off on a case (solid or mix-n-match)!
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Wines On Sale
The wines below will be on sale through Saturday, September 24th:
It was a bit on chilly side on Saturday, but that didn't deter the masses! In addition to our regulars, we had a group of wine-loving tourists and a few old customers who were in town for their college reunion. (At one point it looked like happy hour!) Nonetheless, Mumm Napa Brut was [understandably] the most revisited, and the mystery wine remained unsolved.
The identity of the Mystery Wine is:
Boeger Hangtown Red Lot 36 (reg. $10.99) $9.89/9.34
This Californian blend contains 13 varietals, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc as the two primary components. Moderate tannins and balanced fruit make this a great wine on its own or paired with BBQ. This is a long-time Bell favorite and more of our exclusive labels are arriving soon!
Other wines in the tasting included:
NV Mumm Brut Prestige (reg. $19.99) $17.99/16.99
This blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Napa has white blossom aromas, followed by creamy vanilla, citrus, stone fruit and melon. With elegant acidity and crisp structure, this medium-bodied sparkling wine has a rich, lingering finish. If you’re looking for Champagne quality at a sparkling wine price, this is an excellent choice.
Southern Right Sauvignon Blanc 2010 (reg. $14.99) $13.49/12.74
This South African Sauvignon Blanc has a great balance of Old World minerality and length with hints of a New World citrus palate and body. With nice acidity, this is a fantastic white to pair with a variety of foods.
Jacobs Creek Chardonnay 2009 (reg. $10.99) $9.89/9.34
This Barossa Valley Chardonnay is packed with rich fruit flavors like white peach, nectarine, honeydew, and cantaloupe. It has a crisp, zesty, citrus-driven finish, avoiding any cloying notes. With a touch of spicy oak, this is a very drinkable Chardonnay.
Logan Weemala Pinot Noir 2009 (reg. $14.99) $13.49/12.74
This Australian Pinot Noir is cherry red in color and has perfumed aromas of strawberry, clove and cinnamon. Light on the palate with flavors of cherry, red berry and allspice, the wine finishes very smoothly.
Molino di Sant’Antimo Asso Red Wine (reg. $10.99) $9.89/9.34
This Italian Sangiovese is a bright ruby red with light aromas of raspberry and violet. With tannins that are lively but not too austere, this is a very smooth and drinkable wine that pairs very well with typical Tuscan fare.
Ledgewood Creek GSM 2007 (reg. $15.99) $14.39/13.59
This Rhone style blend from California’s Suisun Valley is medium-bodied with a lot of flavor. The blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mouvedre is fresh, spicy, and racy with a distinct dusty road character. Hints of vanilla and toasty oak come through on the finish. Another Bell exclusive that offers excellent value.
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