Nappi Wine Tasting, November 19, 2009

These wines have been specially chosen for great Thanksgiving drinking!

BRUT, MUMM NAPA VALLEY PRESTIGE 750 ML $19.99
Fresh and creamy; this has baked pear, apple, vanilla, and nutmeg flavors. One of the best choices you could have made.
87 Points- Wine Spectator, 89 Points- Wine Enthusiast.

CHARDONNAY, SANTA BARBARA WINERY (2007) $13.99
Ripe and rich flavors of pears, melon, vanilla, and toast; uses malolactic fermentationto bring out rich tropical fruit flavors typical of the region.

PINOT NOIR, FLEUR DE CALIFORNIA CARNEROS (2007) reg $14.99, special $13.99
This is one of the finest Pinot Noirs at an affordable price, with consistent style. It has bright and vibrant strawberry, spice, and French oak aromas and flavors, soft tannins, and velvety texture. Enjoy this Pinot with grilled salmon, chicken, turkey, pasta, or crab cakes!
87 Points- Robert Parker, 88 Points- Wine Enthusiast.

Chasing lions Napa California $12.99
This incredible blend from Nine North winery is a blend of 55%merlot(Body),25%caberbet Sauvignon(for Richness), 10%Cabernet Franc(For Aromas),7%(for body weight)and 3% Petite Verdot (for Color and tannins) . The varietals are vinified separately and then aged for 16 months in American barrels.

ZINFANDEL, FOUR VINES OLD VINE CUVEE (2006) $10.99
Fruit for this wine was selected from vines ranging in age from 16-50 years old in vineyards in Sonoma and Paso Robles; aged in small French and American oak barrels, this value-oriented Zinfandel has silky layers of berry, plum, spice, and oak aromas and flavors. 86 Points- Wine Spectator. (2007)- 86 Points-Wine Spectator.

CABERNET SAUVIGNON, ST. FRANCIS SONOMA (2005) $15.99
This is a blend of the big three Cabernet valleys; Alexander, Sonoma, and Dry Creek. Ripe and intense; plum, black cherry, currant, and mocha flavors lead into a supple finish.