This week at Bella Vino – Tastings on Thursday and Saturday

January 31st, 2012

Hi Everyone,

We have a great weekend to look forward too. Super Bowl Sunday! To help us celebrate we will have 2 tastings this week. One on Thursday and one on Saturday. If you’d like to take a guess at who will win the game and what the score will be you could win a three pack of Arizona Stronghold wines.

Valentines day is not far away. We have a great selection of baskets and gifts for that special someone.

Thursdays tasting will feature 4 delicious wines and Saturdays tasting will feature 3 wines and 3 beers. Hope you can join us both days!

Thursdays Wine Tasting –  4:30 to 7:00

2010 Molly Dooker “The Violinist” – 100% Verdilho – McLaren Valley, Australia - 90 Pts Robert Parker – Intense aromas of lemon juice, white pepper, coriander seed and a touch of grapefruit peel. Crisp, rich and very full in the mouth, this Verdelho provides a great intensity of spiced citrus flavors with some poached pears and apple slices coming through in the long finish. ($29.99)

“New Wine” 2009 Kunde Family Estate – 100% Cabernet Sauvignon – Sonoma County, California - This Cabernet is a rich, lush wine filled with nuances of black raspberries, ripe cherries and vanilla oak. ($17.99)

“New Wine” 2004 Fire Block – 100% Old Vine Grenache – Clare Valley, Australia – 90 Pts IWC – Dark violet. Explosively rich aromas of wild strawberry, blackberry and baking spices. Lush and broad, the expressive berry flavors showing impressive ripeness as well as focus and depth. Fresh, spicy and long on the finish, with supple tannins framing the powerful fruit. ($21.99)

2009 The Chocolate Block – 67% Syrah, 14% Grenache, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cinsault and 2% Viognier - Franschhoek Region, South Africa - 90 Pts WA – The Chocolate Block has a rustic, earthy bouquet with a touch of saddle-leather and Provencal herbs. The palate is smooth and rounded on the entry and is armed with crisp acidity to cut through that plush dark berried fruit interlaced with rosemary, white fennel and white pepper. A slightly oaky finish demonstrating good length. ($38.99)

Saturdays Wine and Beer Tasting –  4:30 to 7:00

“Returning Wine” 2008 Evodia – 100% Old Vine Garnacha - Calatayud, Spain - 89 Pts IWC - Intense black cherry, currant and raspberry overlay mineral, cedar and baking spice notes. The palate finishes dry, earthy and satisfying. ($14.99)

“Returning Wine” 2009 The Bean – 100% Pinotage – Coastal Region, South Africa –  Dark purple colour, nose shows mocha and roasted coffee bean flavours, a lot of tannins in the wine, but fine silky tannins very well integrated with oak, palate is mouth filling with a long and concentrated feeling. Once tasted, this is a wine not easily forgotten. ($17.99)

2006 Wellington Vineyards, Englandcrest – 100% Syrah – Sonoma Valley, California - Beautiful dark color and dense aromas of cocoa, bacon and black fruits give way to a soft and rich mouthfeel. ($20.99)

The Beers we will be tasting are Cisco Brewers Grey Lady Ale, Sam Adams Tasman Red and Firestone Walkers Reserve.

Until Then - Cheers

Paula

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Wine Tasting on Friday this Week and Beer Tasting on Saturday

January 24th, 2012

Hi Everyone,

We will be doing things a little differently this week. We will have our Wine Tasting on Friday from 4:30 to 7:00 and our Beer Tasting on Saturday. Sorry for the change in routine but Linda and I will be at the Easter Seals event looking for some great wines for you! Doreen will be here on Thursday so I’m sure if you stop by she will have something for you to sample! Fridays wine tasting will feature some great value wines.

Mark your calendar and sign up for our “Night of Indulgence” class on Friday, February 17, 6:30 to 8:30. Surprise your Valentine or treat yourself to a great night out. We all deserve a little indulgence.

Although white wine can be serious and complex our “Night of Indulgence” will focus on red wines that fill us with winter warmth and beckon us in ways whites often do not. We will indulge in some fabulous high-end red wines and learn what really makes one bottle of red wine so much more expensive than lesser ones. Is it the types of grapes, is it the wine making process and is it true that many of the less expensive wines contain more added sulfites to prolong their shelf life. We will also have some decadent treats to sample. How about Pinot Noir and Pizza or Dark Chocolate, Prosciutto & Buffalo Mozzarella Panini paired with a killer Barolo.

Our special night will be led by Sheila from Fortune Wine Brokers and Patrick from Dunn Wine Brokers. This class will be lots of fun, informative and you will have the opportunity to taste some amazing wines and lets not forget about the tasty treats. If you choose to purchase any of the wines that evening they will be 10% off, another great bonus. So don’t delay the cost of the class is only $35 for a great night out, sign up soon, class size is limited.

Our featured wines:

Donum Estate Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley…$72.99
John Anthony Cabernet Sauvignon …. $62.99
San Roman Tempranillo…$76.99
Sylla Sebaste Bussia Barolo…$69.99
Gamba Old Vine Zinfandel Reserve Moratto Vineyard…$49.99

Fridays Wine Tasting –  4:30 to 7:00

2010 Montasolo – 100% Pinot Grigio – Veneto, Italy – Bright yellow color with a intense aromas of pineapple and citrus. Crisp and dry on the palate with notes of nectarines, pinapple, honey and a little, refreshing mineral hint. Long and fruity finish. ($13.99)

“Returning Wine” 2007 Prinz Bear – 100% Pinot Noir – Valkenberg, Germany - This Pinot Noir is full-bodied with a lot of expression and fruit. It is subtle through the finish to cheer the bright berry flavors. ($13.99)

2010 Arabella – 100% Merlot  South Africa - Succulent flavors of ripe plum and blackcurrant, enhanced by hints of coffee and chocolate. Soft tannins lend a firm structure and a long soft finish. ($13.99)

“New Wine” 2007 Wildfire Blaze – Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah – Lodi, California – A wonderful blend of merlot, cabernet sauvignon and syrah. Merlots dark fruit scents, chocolate, vanilla and cherry. Cabernets coffee, casis, plum, black licorice and dark chocolate. Syarah’s plum, black pepper, blackberry and black cherry. ($14.99)

Saturdays Beer Tasting – Come taste some delicious craft beers

Until Then - Cheers

Paula

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Thursday Wine and Beer Tasting

January 17th, 2012

Hi Everyone,

It was good to see so many of you last Thursday considering the crazy weather we had. As always we had a lot of fun talking and tasting. This Thursday we will have 4 more great wines to taste and a craft beer tasting on Friday.

Mark your calendar and sign up for our “Night of Indulgence” class and gathering on Friday, February 17 from 6:30 to 9:00. A great night out for that special “Valentine” or a treat for yourself. We all deserve a little indulgence. The cost of the class will be $35.00 pp. More details will follow next week. But if you want to reserve a spot now, just let me know! This makes a great Valentines gift.

On Wednesday January 25 from 6:00 to 8:00 Bella Vino will be home to a special networking event. Kevin Willett the Founder of the “Friends of Kevin” networking group will be hosting the event. The “Friends of Kevin” is a unique networking group that combines the business, non profit and artist communities. They hold networking events in the Merrimack Valley and Southern NH. For more information about “Friends of Kevin” or to sign up for the event please visit their website at “FriendsofKevin”.

Thursdays Wine Tasting –  4:30 to 7:00

2008 Vinum Cellars White Elephant – 58% Chenin Blanc, 30% Roussanne, 12% Viognier - Oakville, California – Light straw color, tangerine and lime aromas open followed by melon, lemon and almond. On the palate, the bright acidity is multi-dimensional from tart apple to sour cherry to fresh lemon. The acidity from Chenin Blanc is balanced on a complex canvas of ripe Bartlett pear and floral palate from the Roussanne, while the honeyed and nectary capacity of the Viognier provides the final harmonious ingredients to make this wine finish as the unique hybrid it was intended to be. ($24.99)

“New Wine” 2009 Independent Producers – 100% Merlot – Columbia Valley, Washington State - Independent Producers is a versatile, food-friendly, single-vineyard Merlot. Surprisingly multidimensional, it has lovely notes of raspberry, blackberry tart and earth. ($14.99)

“Returning Wine, New Vintage” 2009 JaM Cellars Red Blend – A blend of Petite Syrah and Petite Verdot – Napa Valley, California – Generous aromas of luscious red berry are complemented by a subtle undertone of clove and cinnamon. The rich, luxurious palate reveals fresh raspberry flavors and savory, supple tannins with a hint of toasty oak and bright, lively acidity to add balance. The vibrant fruit mellows on the finish, leaving a lingering hint of silky dark chocolate. ($22.99)

2005 Wellington Vineyards, England Crest – 100% Syrah – Sonoma Valley, California - Beautiful dark color and dense aromas of cocoa, bacon and black fruits give way to a soft and rich mouthfeel. ($20.99)

Fridays Beer Tasting –  4:30 to 7:00 – Come taste some delicious craft beers

Until Then - Cheers

Paula

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Thursday Wine Tasting and Friday Beer Tasting

January 10th, 2012

Hi Everyone,

I hope you all have a chance to vote today. At least the weather is cooperating!

We will have an around the world wine tasting on Thursday. Italy, France, Chile and 2 white wines from New Hampshire! Hope you can join us. And on Friday we will have or craft beer tasting.

Thursdays Wine Tasting –  4:30 to 7:00

Jewell Towne Vineyards – 100% Seyval – South Hampton, New Hampshire - A medium-bodied white wine, rich in green apple and pear. Crisp, clean and refreshing. Similar in taste and style to a Pinot Grigio. ($13.99)

2008 Umberto Cesari Sangiovese Riserva – 85% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon – Emilia- Romagna, Italy – A nice medium bodied wine that has wonderful cherry aromas along with some spring flowers. Some sweetness from the cherries combined with black currant and some dusty/earthy Tuscan flavors. ($22.99)

“New Vintage” 2005 Christian Moueix - 100% Merlot - Bordeaux, France – Dry and complex with notes of plums, wild cherries and toasty vanilla, this medium-bodied Merlot has a streak of serious complexity running straight through the palate.

“New Wine” 2009 Chilensis Reserva – 94% Malbec, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon - Colchagua Valley, Chile – The nose reveals ripe aromas of blackberry and strawberry which leads to subtle hints of tobacco. A light touch of oak from oak aging lends further complexity to the blend. Medium-bodied on the palate with soft, elegant tannins. ($14.99)

2009 Flag Hill Cayuga White – Lee, New Hampshire – A bright sweet wine layered with citrus and exotic fruit with a well balanced acidity that lingers nicely. ($14.99)

Fridays Beer Tasting –  4:30 to 7:00 – Come taste some delicious craft beers

Until Then - Cheers

Paula

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This Week at Bella Vino – Thursday Wine Tasting and Friday Beer Tasting

January 3rd, 2012

Hi Everyone,

I hope you had a very happy new year celebration and are looking forward to a great new year. I want to thank you again for your support in 2011. So on with 2012!!

We will start up our classes again in February – many of you have inquired about when and what classes we will have. Our first class for the new year will focus on wine and chocolate since we will be celebrating Valentines day. I will send along more information in the following weeks. If you have any ideas or recommendations as to what type of classes you would like please send along your requests.

On Thursday we will be tasting a few new wines and a few old favorites. We will have a beer tasting on Friday – we will sample 4 craft beers.

Thursdays Wine Tasting –  4:30 to 7:00

“New Wine” Yealands Estate – 100% Sauvignon Blanc – Marlborough, New Zealand – Delivers on-point aromas of grapefruit and gooseberry. Apple, citrus on the mid-palate with caramel-honey and long mineral finish. Sharp acidity, balanced. ($17.99)

2009 Morgan Cotes Du Crow – 50% Syrah, 50% Grenache - Monterey County, California -This Rhone-style blend has a rich ruby red color, highlighted with purple edges. Strawberry jam, black tea and clove aromas jump out of the glass. The wine is medium-bodied with soft tannins; it offers a mouthful of cranberry, dried herbs and spice. Its weight and balance make it a perfect pairing with anything off the grill. ($19.99)

2009 Educated Guess - 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot - Napa Valley, California – Rich, ripe and focused with juicy blackberry and cherry fruit, cocoa and hints of mint all tied together with a creamy french vanilla middle and a finish that in a word is . . . lingering. Educated Guess fills all the requirements that a serious cabernet lover is looking for, while remaining fun, approachable, and food friendly! ($23.99)

“New Vintage” 2009 Antu Ninguene – 100% Syrah - Colchagua Valley, Chile - Aromas of ripe black cherries, blackberries and currants, framed by integrated and elegant vanilla and cedar from the oak ageing. A powerful and muscular wine, but full of ripe sweet tannins that give it an extraordinary balance and beautiful texture. Nicely integrated oak completes a very complex palate with a lingering finish. ($21.99)

Fridays Beer Tasting –  4:30 to 7:00 – Come taste some delicious craft beers

Until Then - Cheers

Paula

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Thursdays Tasting, Bubbles, Sake Mojito, Wines from France and Spain

December 27th, 2011

Hi Everyone,

I hope you enjoyed your holidays and are looking forward to a great New Year. I want to THANK YOU for your support in 2011. I wish you health, happiness, peace and lots of delicious wine in the new year!

We will have a fun tasting this week – Bubbles, Sake Mojito and a wine from France and Spain. And all 10% off. Hope to see you.

Thursdays Wine Tasting –  4:30 to 7:00

“New Wine” Gekkeikan Nigori Sake – Roughly Filtered Sake - Japan – Using quality premium rice and Kyoto, Fushimi’s underground water, this beautifully packaged NIGORI SAKE features sweet sensation. We will make a delicious Sake Mojito! ($8.99, 300 ml)

NV Villa Sandi Il Fresco Brut – 100% Prosecco – Veneto, Italy – Citrus and melon aromas fill the nose of this Prosecco along with bits of orchard fruit and a touch of vanilla bean. The palate shows some hints of brioche along with apple notes and a touch of yeast. This finish has good length with crisp acidity. A touch of cream closes things out. ($16.99)

“Returning Wine” 2008 Louis Jadot Pouilly-Fuisse – 100% Chardonnay – Burgundy, France - Maison Louis Jadot produces a Pouilly Fuissé with emerald gold tones which reflect a wine of finesse and distinction; the tasting is harmonious, fresh, full of flavors with hazelnuts, toasted almonds, grapefruit and lemon aromas.($26.99)

“Returning Wine” 2009  Altos Del Cuco – 40% Monastrell, 30 % Syrah, 30% Tempranillo - Jumilla, Spain - Abundant aromas of mature fruit, particularly blackberries, are complimented by subtle nuances of vanilla and cinnamon. Slightly tannic and fleshy on the palate with a well-balanced acidity and an elegant finish. ($15.99)

2010 Neirano Moscato – 100% Moscato D’Asti – Piedmont Region, Italy -This 2010 Moscato D’Asti features nature’s instinctive selection of the best of it’s kind. White wine, slightly sweet, made from Moscatio D’Asti grapes grown in the Asti area of Piedmont region. Soft, very fruity, with a good aroma is excellent with all kind of desserts. ($15.99)

Until Then - Cheers

Paula

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Thursday, Sheila from Fortune Wine Brokers and Saturday Wine and Beer Tasting from 10 am to 2 pm

December 20th, 2011

Hi Everyone,

I want to wish you all a very merry christmas. I hope you have a joyous, fun-filled holiday with family and friends. Only 2 more wine tastings til Christmas!! I think I said that last week!! But this week I mean it. I hope you are done, or almost done with your holiday shopping. If you still need gifts and want to purchase some Made in USA or Made in NH gifts, we have plenty to choose from.

We all had a great time at last weeks wine tasting and we ran out of a few of the wines we were tasting. Many of you asked me to get the Anotoio Sasa Ripasso Valpolicella Classico for you. It will be back in stock tomorrow.

This Thursday Sheila from Fortune Wine Brokers will be pouring some of her wonderful wines. Gamba Zinfandel is back by popular demand. We are also tasting a very special John Anthony Cabernet Sauvignon. Some of you might remember that it was the Cabernet Sheila poured as a bonus wine in our class a few months ago. It is here and it is delicious. This is a great night to stock up for the holiday!

On Saturday we will have a combination Wine and Beer Tasting. We will be open from 9 to 2:00, plenty of time to come in and relax with Linda and me!

Thursdays Wine Tasting – Sheila from Fortune Wine Brokers – 4:30 to 7:00

NV Avinyo Nadal Cava Brut – Macabeu, Parellada, Xarel – Spain - 89 Pts WA- Apud Sariacum is the  ancient Roman name for Sury-en-Vaux with a history dating back to the 12th century. The soil is part of a geological stratum formed during the Jurassic Period and fossils of sea creatures more than 150 million years old are still discovered in the vineyards. The 35 year old vines create a Medium Bodied wine with lovely Minerality, notes of Lemon zest and balanced acidity. ($20.99)

“New Wine” 2009 John Anthony – 100% Sauvignon Blanc - Napa Valley, California – 89 Pts WS - Clean, crisp and refreshing! Aromatics of pear, honeysuckle and citrus translate to the palate where they unite with underlying flavors of key lime and floral tones. Balanced acidity ushers these flavors through to a lingering finish of summery citrus fruit and tender melons. ($26.99)

“New Wine” 2007 John Anthony – 100% Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley, California -Incredible finesse and polish with ripe, integrated tannins. Blackberry, plum and hints of blueberry liqueur flavors in the front & mid palates meld into toasty oak and sweet hints of tobacco on the delightful finish lasting a full 30 seconds. Enjoy now (after decanting one hour) + buy enough to age for the next 5 – 7 years! This is a stunning new release from these talented young vintners and a winery to watch for years to come. ($66.99)

“New Wine” 2008 Chatom Vineyards Cuvee – 27% Malbec, 24% Zinfandel, 24% Syrah, 12% Merlot 10% Petit Syrah, 3% Portuguese Varietals - Calaveras County, California – Aromas of baked berry fruit pie, with light cinnamon and mixed spice. Flavors of well-rounded mixed dark fruit and chocolate. Mid-pallet black cherries with well-balanced tannins and a spicy finish. ($18.99)

2008 Gamba Vineyards and Winery – 100% Zinfandel – Russian River Valley, California – The 2008 vintage of  family ranches cuvee, “Russian River Valley”, is a blend of treasured family owned old vine grapes blended with extraordinary younger vine blocks. Always a favorite (Parker gave Gamba’s 2007 Old Vine Estate 92 points), this new release from these Zin specialists lives up to its past glories, offering loads of rippling dark and brambly fruits and a spicy, teeth staining finish that calls for meatballs, eggplant parmigiano, and other hearty family-style fare. ($34.99)

Saturdays Wine and Beer Tasting  - 10:00 to 2:00

2009 Bigvine – 100% Chardonnay – Napa Valley, California – A crisp and clean Chardonnay with bright green apple, leechy nut, some citrus notes, and a lot of pure Chardonnay fruit. ($16.99)

2009 Morgan Cotes Du Crow – 50% Syrah, 50% Grenache - Monterey County, California -This Rhone-style blend has a rich ruby red color, highlighted with purple edges. Strawberry jam, black tea and clove aromas jump out of the glass. The wine is medium-bodied with soft tannins; it offers a mouthful of cranberry, dried herbs and spice. Its weight and balance make it a perfect pairing with anything off the grill. ($19.99)

“New Wine” 2009 Windrun – 100% Pinot Noir – Santa Barbara, California – Made by Ken Brown, the 2009 Windrun Pinot Noir is made from fruit sourced from the Santa Maria Valley and the Sta Rita Hills, combining the warmer and cooler elements of greater Santa Barbara County for a well-rounded wine. Full of ripe Bing cherries, raspberries and baking spice, this open, forward wine is drinkable now with or without food. ($21.99)

2000 Chateau Beauchene – 70% Grenache , 25 % Syrah , 5% Mourvèdre- Rhone Valley, France – Bordering the area of Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s appellation, between the communes of Orange and Châteauneuf-du-Pape; the soil in alluvial terraces is composed of galets (large rounded pebbles) mixed with sandy red clay. This is a beautiful Cotes Du Rhome that drinks like a more expensive Châteauneuf-du-Pape. ($22.99)

Some delicious Craft Beer to taste!

Until Then - Cheers

Paula

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Thursday, Patrick from Dunn Wine Brokers, Saturday Zach from Pine State Beverage and Beer Tasting

December 13th, 2011

Hi Everyone,

Only 2 more wine tastings til Christmas!! This week we have a list of excellent wines for you to taste – all red and all very delicious – and a Donum Extra Special Pinot Noir plus one of my favorites, Robert Young Scion and 2 new Italian wines. So join us as Patrick from Dunn Wine Brokers pours these great wines. Patrick recently returned from France so I’m sure he’ll have some interesting stories to share. This is a great night to stock up for holiday gifts or for yourself with 10% off the wines you are tasting!

On Saturday we will have a combination Wine and Beer Tasting. I know it has been hard for some of you to make some of Friday’s Beer Tastings. So we will have a Beer and Wine Tasting on Saturday. Zach from Pine State Beverage who will be pouring some very tasty wines. And I will be pouring some unique craft beers.

Thursdays Wine Tasting – Patrick from Dunn Wine Brokers – 4:30 to 7:00

“Returning, New Vintage” 2009 Donum, Extra Special – 100% Pinot Noir – Carneros, California – 94 Pts WS- A pure core of beautifully ripe blackberry, black cherry and raspberry aromas extends seamlessly throughout this superb Pinot Noir along with spice. On the mouth, the wine delivers everything it promises with an abundance of succulent berry flavors and an impeccable balance of weight and intensity in an enduring finish. ($76.99)

2009 Voila – 100% Pinot Noir – Napa Valley, California - A silky wine with fruit forward aromas of black cherry, blackberry and vanilla bean followed by layers of earth and soft tobacco. Complex mineral, earth and sage notes. Balanced acidity and polished tannins lead to a delicious round finish. ($24.99)

2004 Robert Young Scion – 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot – Alexander Valley, California - 94 Pts WS – Aromas of blackberry and blueberry (like baked pie), barrel toast, bakery goods, with a hint of pepper spice. The wine is well balanced and lively. It has many delicate flavors and other characteristics that reveal themselves one after another as the wine opens up. Cherry. Cranberry. Cola. Tannin. Supple body. A gripping finish. ($59.99)

2007 Angels Landing – 100% Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley, California – This is a deeply colored Cab with loads of blackberry, currant, and lots of mocha. Very good structure and the tannins are very ripe. This will be a real crowd pleaser for any occasion. It’s worth every penny if you’re looking for a delicious Napa Cab that won’t put a dent in the wallet. ($23.99)

“New Wine” 2006 Martina Sassa Brunello di Montalcino - 100% Sangiovese – Tuscany, Italy - 94 Pts WS – Lush, silky creamy mouth feel, nicely balanced with juicy plum, fig and raspberry boosted by some tart cranberry, a welcome backbone of bramble and vine, and a hint of coriander and cocoa. Long but light finish that sustains the acidity and warmth. ($57.99)

“New Wine” 2008Anotoio Sasa Ripasso Valpolicella Classico – Veneto, Italy – Ripe cherry, blackberry jam, violet, raisin, and cinnamon are buoyed by soft notes of cedar and supple tannin. A wine that is easy to drink and easy to get lost in. A blend of three ancient grapes, Corvinone, Corvina, and Rondinella, Ripasso is sometimes called “baby Amarone” as it evokes the deep rich dried fruit expressed in the style of its grown-up regional cousin.  Excellent on its own or with a meal.($29.99)

Saturdays Wine and Beer Tasting  - noon to 4:00 – Zach from Pine State Beverage and Craft Beer Tasting

Riondo Pink Raboso - Prosecco Sparkling Rose – Veneto, Italy – This tasty light pink hued sparkler displays fine bubbles packed with aromas and flavors of sweet cherries and fresh picked strawberries. It is light to medium bodied, lively, fresh and explosively fruity. Wow! This is fantastic crowd pleaser. ($18.99)

2010 Honig – 100% Sauvignon Blanc – Napa Valley, California – Aromas of orange blossom and grapefruit are accompanied by lemon, melon, peach, and nectarine flavors that are ripe, juicy and refreshing. Medium bodied, with a crisp, refreshing, slightly minerally finish. ($19.99)

2008 Fess Parker – 100% Pinot Noir – Santa Barbara, California – This medium to full bodied Pinot Noir displays enticing cherry and plum and strawberry fruit flavors on the nose and palate, complemented by nuances of spice, clove and herbs with a hint of toasty oak. ($32.99)

“New Wine” 2009 Hahn Estate Meritage – Bordeaux Blend – Central Coast, California – Bordeaux-style blend expresses a broad cherry core, moderate grainy tannins and superb length. Distinct Merlot characteristics and pleasant notes of cherry, currant and dried herbs with a hint of cedar on the nose. On the palate, the wine begins with various red fruits that transition toward blueberry and plum with the delicate spice of French oak, while moderate tannins carry the flavors into a lengthy finish. ($18.99)

“New Wine” 2008 Killka - 100% Malbec – Mendoza, Argentina - 90 Pts RP -Rich in fruit on the nose, reminiscent of plum, black fruits, blackberries and violets. Great structure and well-balanced acidity on the palate. The tannins feel soft and pleasant, with marked roundness and a strong fruity finish. An ideal match for roasted and grilled meats, charcuterie, duck and pâtés. ($18.99)

Until Then - Cheers

Paula

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Wednesday Night Ladies Night, Thursday Night Wine Tasting with Mike from Crush Distributors and Thursday Beer Tasting

December 6th, 2011

Hi Everyone,

I hope you had a great weekend and have been enjoying this unseasonable warm weather. Much easier to hang those Christmas lights outside!

Are you having trouble finding the perfect holiday gift? We can help with an assortment of gift baskets and gift ideas. Many made in New Hampshire and USA.

Wednesday December 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 is our 2nd Annual Ladies Night Out Event. Enjoy a wine tasting with Sheila from Fortune Wine Brokers and Megan from Crush Distributers while being pampered and enlightened by local women business professionals. This will be an opportunity to gather with friends for some unique shopping for yourself or others on your Christmas list. Kristen from Fringe Boutique will help us with accessorizing for the holidays. Enjoy some “Ladies Night Out” specials on accessories and clothing. Patti from Lithia Skincare will perform Make-up Magic. Focusing on the perfect pout and eye restoration. Kristen from Windham Beauty Shop will provide mini-manicures and holiday gift specials. There is a $10.00 Event fee and a portion of this fee will be donated to the NH Food Bank. With your fee you will receive a Bella Vino stemless glass and 10% off all wines tasted that evening and light appetizers.

Thursdays wine tasting will feature wines from Crush Distributors. Mike will be pouring so I hope you can come in and welcome him into the Bella Vino Thursday Night Wine Tasting family.

Thursdays Wine Tasting – Mike from Crush Distributors – 4:30 to 7:00

2009 Bigvine – 100% Chardonnay – Napa Valley, California – A crisp and clean Chardonnay with bright green apple, leechy nut, some citrus notes, and a lot of pure Chardonnay fruit. ($16.99)

“New Wine” 2009 Anne Amie Cuvee – 100% Pinot Noir - Willamette Valley, Oregon - Subdued aromas upon opening, evolving in the glass to reveal attractive scents of cherries, mixed berries, oak and roses. A wine that aims to please with its easy drinking cherry, cranberry, grape soda flavors wrapped in supple tannins and framed by lively acidity. A solid back porch pounder that is ready to go now. ($26.99)

“NewWine” 2009 The Offering – 42% Grenache, 31% Syrah 25% Mourvedre, 2% Viognier - Santa Barbara County, California – Always complex and skewed towards the dark and earthen, this vintage of “The Offering” shows aromas of spicy charred sausage, blackberries, caramel bar, espresso roast, toasted leather. Additional flavors of raspberry, warmed bay leaf, black licorice, chili powder and pink peppercorns join to make a complex wine, spanning the diversity of flavors from both the Northern and Southern Rhone Valley. ($31.99)

“New Wine” 2008 Carol Shelton Wild Thing - 88% Zinfandel, 8% Carignane, 2% Petite Sirah, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon – Mendocino County, California - Aromas of black cherry, plum and raspberry fruit combine with a beautiful hint of vanilla-oak  loveliness, smoothly textured in mouth, very creamy and round, the finish is long and has lush jammy fruit — this wine is dangerously good! Remember – you are what you drink. ($24.99)

2010 Neirano Moscato – 100% Moscato D’Asti – Piedmont Region, Italy - This 2010 Moscato D’Asti features nature’s instinctive selection of the best of it’s kind. White wine, slightly sweet, made from Moscatio D’Asti grapes grown in the Asti area of Piedmont region. Soft, very fruity, with a good aroma is excellent with all kind of desserts. ($15.99)

Fridays Beer Tasting  - 4:30 to 7:00 – Come on in and taste some delicious craft beer

Until Then - Cheers

Paula

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Thursdays Wine Tasting, Casey from M.S. Walker, Friday Beer Tasting and Saturday Holiday Stroll Wine Tasting

November 29th, 2011

Hi Everyone,

I hope you all had a very happy and enjoyable Thanksgiving. Thank you for your business. It is really appreciated and I am thankful for all my Bella Vino friends.

Now that holiday shopping has started don’t forget about Bella Vino for your gift giving. We’ve been busy decorating the shop. We have lots of new gifts and we have some great ideas for gift baskets. And as always we have 1/2 case and case discounts.

Wednesday December 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 is our 2nd Annual Ladies Night Out Event. Enjoy a wine tasting with Sheila from Fortune Wine Brokers and Megan from Crush Distributers while being pampered and enlightened by local women business professionals. This will be an opportunity to gather with friends for some unique shopping for yourself or others on your Christmas list. Kristen from Fringe Boutique will help us with accessorizing for the holidays. Enjoy some “Ladies Night Out” specials on accessories and clothing. Patti from Lithia Skincare will perform Make-up Magic. Focusing on the perfect pout and eye restoration. Kristen from Windham Beauty Shop will provide mini-manicures and holiday gift specials. There is a $10.00 Event fee and a portion of this fee will be donated to the NH Food Bank. With your fee you will receive a Bella Vino stemless glass and 10% off all wines tasted that evening and light appetizers.

We will have 3 tastings this week.

On Thursday Casey from M.S. Walker will be here pouring 5 delicious wines. I have recently tasted these wine and love them all – but one of them I totally love. You’ll have to guess which one!! On Friday we’ll have our beer tasting. And on Saturday join us for the Annual Holiday Plaza stroll from 10 to 2. Santa will be at the convenience store and all the shops and businesses in the plaza will be participating. At Bella Vino we will have a wine tasting from 11:00 to 3:00. We will also have lemonade and candy canes for the kids. So come on in and don’t miss out on the fun.

Thursdays Wine Tasting – Casey from M.S. Walker – 4:30 to 7:00

“New Wine” 2010 Weingut Fred Loimer, Lois – 100% Gruner Veltliner – Kamptal, Austria - Pale yellow color, this wine is purely aromatic and lively. With lovely aromas of fresh apples, this wine surprises on the palate with great spice components as well as exotic fruit and a refreshing acidity. To be enjoyed either on its own, as an aperitif, or with light dishes. ($18.99)

“New Wine” 2009 Byron – 100% Pinot Noir - Santa Barbara, California – The dominant themes are dark berries, cherries, rose petal, red plum, brown spice and smoke. This is a forward, approachable wine that displays the beautiful floral/mineral character typical of Santa Barbara Pinot Noir. ($29.99)

“NewWine” 2009 Silver Palm – 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot, 1% Malbec – Sonoma, California - Silver Palm is the type of Cab you wish you had every time you grilled a steak. It is rich, ripe and friendly and it tastes like a far more expensive wine. Fruit is sourced from mainly Sonoma with a little bit of Napa fruit thrown in for structural purposes. The nose is very inviting with aromas of sweet blackberry, blueberry and spicy oak leading into a warm palate of ripe dark fruits, chocolate and spicy oak. It’s not super complex but it’s super delicious. ($22.99)

“New Wine” 2008 Brazin – 100% Zinfandel – Lodi, California - Big, bold aromas of rich black fruit and mocha mingle with hints of spice and soft vanilla. A core of intense, dark plum and cocoa rock the palate of this daring Zinfandel, while balanced acidity and lingering tannins add complexity, concentration and depth to the finish. ($19.99)

“New Wine” 2007 Yangarra Park – 100% Grenache – McLaren Vale, South Australia – This is an extremely aromatic Grenache. The nose is a rush of cloves, roses, lavender, dark cherries and raspberries. The palate is rich and mouth-coating with young, grainy tannins that will soften in time. As it evolves, the wine will develop the trademark dusty rose, dry cocoa powder, freshly-sawn Eucalyptus and leathery earthiness that this vineyard produces year in, year out. ($36.99)

Fridays Beer Tasting  - 4:30 to 7:00 – Come on in and taste some delicious craft beer

Saturdays Wine Tasting  - noon to 3:00 – Holiday Stroll

“New Wine” 2010 Grans-Fassian Tritten Heimer (Kabinett) – 100% Riesling – Moser-Saar-Ruwer, Germany – It’s stony and minerally on the nose, but also boasts vivid pear, melon and green-apple scents. The flavors verge on tropical, mixing ripe pear and melon notes with underpinnings of tangerine. It’s all wrapped in a plump, succulent texture and features a long, lipsmacking finish. ($19.99)

“New Wine” 2009 Cameron Hughes Lot 280 – 100% Chardonnay - Monterey County, Aroyo Seco AVA, California – Lot 280 is woven with layers of citrus, white fig, toasty oak and hazelnut. The wine is opulently styled with waves of fruit essence. Crisp acidity and beautiful savory notes on the palate carry through to a long, lingering finish. ($14.99)

“New Wine” 2009 Cameron Hughes Lot 276 – 100% Pinot Noir - Carneros, California- Lot 276 is bright crimson red with facets of rose and crushed plum on the nose. Raspberry, cherry, and spicebox accompany bright acidity and subtle tannins. Playful fruit and delicate structure are punctuated by a rich, mouthwatering finish. ($14.99)

“New Wine” 2009 Cameron Hughes Lot 243 – 100% Zinfandel - Sonoma, California – Lot 243 is a big, sexy, fruit bomb with lavish black fruit woven with black pepper and spice. Soft silken tannins and a gorgeous texture conspire elegantly. Seductive and succulent with a luxurious finish. ($14.99)

Until Then - Cheers

Paula

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