Hi Everyone,

Hope all is well and you’re looking forward to our wine tasting’s this week – we have 2 of them – 1 on Thursday night and 1 on Saturday. We also have 6 new wines this week, 2 will be at our Saturday wine tasting. For Thursdays wine tasting Brenna Cavanaugh from Perfecta Wines will be pouring 3 tasty wines. And on Saturday Patrick Dunn will be pouring 6 wines for our SPECIAL ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. I look forward to seeing you at both events!

This weeks September Anniversary special will be 10% off any 375 ml or Magnum wines (I have 2 Duckhorn Vineyards in the Magnum size). Still continuing until the end of the month is 10% off all dessert wines, 10% off all oils and vinegars and 15% off all hand painted Italian ceramic’s. 

At Thursday’s wine tasting Brenna will be pouring 1 white from Germany and 2 reds from California. 

2006 Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan – Reisling – Pfalz Region, Germany - 88 Pts WS. Aromas of lime and grapefruit with light peach. Good balance and length. Pairs well with salads, fish and grilled pork. ($18.99) 

2002 Peter Paul – Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa, California - Complex aromas of cherry, raspberry, clove sage and cedar. Very well-balanced wine. ($34.99) 

2003 Peter Paul – Zinfandel – Dry Creek, California – Big, ripe and expressive. Warm soft tannins, warm notes of caramel, melts in your mouth. ($23.99)  

At Saturday’s wine tasting we will start from noon to 1 pm pouring a Henry Varnay Sparkling wine. There will be a variety of ways to enjoy the wine – mimosa style and adding some Labelle Winery Red Raspberry wine.

From 1 pm to 4 pm Patrick will be pouring 5 California and 1 French wines. 2004 Robert Stemmler, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, CA ($36.99), 2005 Robert Young, Scion, Alexander Valley, CA ($54.99), 2005 Robert Young, Chardonnay, Alexander Valley, CA ($35.99), 2002 Hunt Cellars, Unforgettable Merlot, Pasco Robles, CA ($48.99), New - White Oak, Syrah, Napa, CA ($26.99), New - Alaine Jaume, Rhone Blend, Rhone, France ($32.99)

ADDITIONAL NEW WINES

Château La Nerthe Chateauneuf Du Pape – Rhone Valley, France - Medium ruby color and a earthy nose of sweet berry and jasmine aromas. The palate is round, fruity, and peppery. ($34.99) 

Ferrari-Carano, Siena,  Sonoma, CA - 62% Sangiovesse, 32% Malbec-Aromas of cranberry, strawberry and cherry complemented by cinnamon, nutmeg and cocoa. Juicy strawberry and raspberry jam flavors are followed by a round, viscous finish of caramel, roasted marshmallow and spice. Gentle tannins and a lingering finish. ($27.99)  

Fetish Wines, Playmates, Shiraz,  South Australia - Deep, dark cherries and black fruits with a chocolately and spicy mid-palate. ($21.99)   

Wente Sandstone, Merlot, Central Coast, CA - Aromas of herbal tea, licorice and blackberry are accentuated by hints of spice and perfume. On the mouth, the wine is full bodied, but with a smooth mid-palate that showcases flavors of cherry and truffles alongside tobacco undertones. ($15.99) 

RETURNING WINE 

Canoe Ridge, Merlot, Columbia Valley, WA - This is a soft and elegant wine. On the palate, vanilla and toffee notes mingle with lush flavors of cherry and blackberry. The wine is round and velvety, with very subtle tannins and a pleasing finish.  ($25.99)  

Our wine tasting on Thursday is from 4:30 to 7:00.

Until then – Cheers!

Paula

Hi Everyone,

Hope all is well and you’re having a happy Tuesday. Before I list and describe the wines we’ll be tasting on Thursday I’d like to invite you all to our SPECIAL ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. It will be held on Saturday, September 27 from noon to 4 pm. From noon to 1:00 we will have a sparkling wine celebration and from 1:00 to 4:00 Patrick Dunn will be pouring a variety of his fabulous wines. (I will have more information next week on which wines Patrick will be pouring). We will also have wine and food pairing samples and ideas and a raffle basket valued at $250. Tickets are just $5.00 each and the proceeds will benefit NH Food Bank. Drop by anytime to check out the basket (actually a wine box). 

This weeks September Anniversary special will be 10% off all dessert wines. We will also continue to run the last 2 weeks specials of 10% off all oils and vinegars and 15% off all hand painted Italian ceramic’s. 

At Thursday’s wine tasting we will be pouring 1 white from New Mexico and 2 reds from Italy. 

2006 Gruet – Chardonnay – Albuquerque, New Mexico – Light golden straw in color. Light oak, so the fruit shines through, weaving together pear, vanilla, citrus and apple flavors with a nice delicate oak finish. ($16.99) 

New to Shop – Planeta La Segreta – 50% Nero d’Avola, 25% Merlot, 20% Syrah, 5% Cabernet Franc – Sicily, Italy – 88 pts. Wine Enthusiast – Aromas of red currant and raspberry blend with cacao and toasted coffee notes. Vibrant fruit flavors from the Nero d’Avola are nicely balanced by ripe, soft tannins and a refreshing acidity. ($18.99) 

2003 Gioia del Colle -Primitivo – Puglia, Italy - The Primitivo grape is known as the father of the Zinfandel grape. Dark red in color with bold, fruity flavors. ($15.99) 

ADDITIONAL NEW WINE 

2002 Hunt Cellars – Merlot – Paso Robles, California - A Cabernet drinkers Merlot offering profiles of zesty dark cherry, plum, vanilla and camp fire smokey oak. ($48.99) 

Our wine tasting on Thursday is from 4:30 to 7:00.

Until then – Cheers!

Paula

Hi Everyone,

I am very excited about this weeks wine tasting. Dan Brennan for Wineberries will be pouring 3 delicious wines from Pezzi King vineyards. I had the pleasure and good fortune to spend some time with the owners of Pezzi King while on my recent trip to California. They were as fabulous as their wines. All 3 of the wines are new to New Hampshire. So, you just might be the first to taste them.

This weeks September Anniversary special will be 10% off all oils and vinegars in stock. We will also continue to run last weeks special of 15% off all hand painted Italian ceramic’s. 

2006 Pezzi King – Sauvignon Blanc – Dry Creek Valley, California - Rich with ripe citrus, tropical fruit, mango, and pineapple. Bright and refreshing, medium weight, finishes with notes of honeyed grapefruit and lemon zest. ($15.99)

2004 Pezzi King – Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County California - Dark ruby in color with inviting scents of cedar, black currant, rich plum and elegant, spicy oak. Supple texture, ripe tannins and a lush full bodied finish. ($18.99) 

2005 Pezzi King – Zinfandel Old Vines – Dry Creek Valley, California - A classic Dry Creek Valley Old Vines Zinfandel, black raspberry and spice on the nose. Big, ripe and expressive. Soft tannins, warm notes of caramel, melts in your mouth. ($22.99) 

ADDITIONAL NEW WINE 

2005 Perfecta – Merlot – Napa Valley, California - A fruity nose with subtle oak aromas. Smooth and mellow with a sweet berry flavor but finishes strong at the back of the tongue. ($18.99) 

Our wine tasting on Thursday is from 4:30 to 7:00.

Until then – Cheers!

Paula

Hi Everyone,

I hope you all had a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend. The end of September will mark Bella Vino’s one year aniversary. It has been a great year, mainly because of all of you!! I have been fortunate to meet and get to know so many great new friends. We will have a big celebration at the end of the month. Still working on the details. But to help jump start the celebration my very best Champagne (described below) will be 20% off for the month of September. I will also have weekly specials throughout September. This week will feature all hand painted Italian ceramic’s at 15% off. 

We thought it would be fun to feature a Champagne and a dessert wine. Sheila promises something tasty!! 

J.Lassalle Brut Rose – Champagne, France – 93 Pts. Robert Parker. This small family Champagne house is named for the late Jules Lassalle and today is run by his widow and daughter. Their production is a mere 6,000 cases annually – as much wine as some of the better known Champagne brands will bottle in one day. This champagne exhibits a light salmon/pinkish hue, and a gorgeously fresh, ripe nose of framboise reminiscent of a kir royale. This concentrated, yet delicate, flavored Champagne is dry, intensely rich, with plenty of cherry/strawberry-like flavors, medium body, and a long, fresh finish. ($44.99 WoM $35.99)

Essensia Quady Orange Muscat – Sweet Desert Wine – California - 100% Orange Muscat with an aroma reminiscent of Orange Blossom and Apricot, and a lingering refreshing aftertaste. Essensia is used as a dessert accompaniment or a dessert in itself. The Orange Muscat grape variety is little known. It was once grown in France and there are some small plantings in Italy and Australia. The wine is lightly fortified to about 15% alcohol and aged for 3 months in French Oak. The wine tastes balanced, like the taste of fresh fruit. ($18.99) 

Our wine tasting on Thursday is from 4:30 to 7:00.

Until then – Cheers!

Paula