Hi Everyone,

We have a lot fun wine tasting’s to look forward to in the next 3 weeks.

Thursday Bob from W.J Deutsch & Sons will be pouring 3 Italian wines and 1 Spanish wine. We will be offering 10% off the Brunello the night of the pouring.

On Friday we are planning a fun “Halloween Blind” wine tasting. You won’t have to wear blind folds!! We will be decanting 4 red wines and it is up to you to guess the varietal.

The following 2 Thursday’s we’re planning to host 2 New Hampshire wine authors. At both events you’ll have the opportunity to meet and speak with the authors, purchase one of their beautiful books and have them sign the book (it’s not to early to think about holiday gifts and these books will  make great holiday gifts!)

On Thursday November 5, Jim Beauregard, who writes the weekly “Regarding Wine” column for the New Hampshire Union Leader, will introduce his new book, New Hampshire Wine. A treasure trove of information for wine enthusiasts, Mr. Beauregard’s book highlights viniculture in New Hampshire with visits to and information about the wineries, along with tasting notes. The book also covers the Granite State wine “scene,” with information about wine dinners, wine bars, and wine shops throughout the state. Patrick Dunn from Dunn wine brokers will be pouring 7 exceptional wines that evening.

On Thursday, November 12, Carla Snow will discuss her new book, Wine and Dine in New Hampshire. A noted wine consultant and owner of A Grape Affair in Portsmouth, Ms. Snow has written an in-depth look at New Hampshire’s award-winning wines, ciders, and meads. The book is Illustrated with stunning color photography and features recipes created specifically to pair or incorporate the beverages covered in the book. Bob Barton from R.P. Imports will be pouring sparkling wine, ports and dessert wines.

Thursdays Wine Tasting – Bob from W.J Deutsch & Sons

“New Wine“ 2007 Vila Pozzi – Pinot Grigio – Veneto, Italy - Soft, attractive aromatics of perfumed rose and honeysuckle with refreshing rounded fruit. The structure is well balanced and clean with depth of fruit showing through, and a firm, crisp acid finish. Brings out the best in fish and seafood dishes. ($14.99)

“New Wine“  2005 Ramon Bilboa Crianza – 100% Tempranillo - Rioja, Spain - Bright, deep, cherry red in color. Intense aromas of ripe blackberries accompanied by hints of coconut and liquorice. Fresh and pleasant in the mouth with smoke and fruit nuances. Long finish. ($16.99)

“New Wine“ 2006 Castello di Monastero – 100% Sangiovese – Tuscany, Italy - This wine has an intense ruby red color and an impressive bouquet with hints of ripe cherries. The warm, dry and well-balanced taste means that this wine is an ideal accompaniment for various meat, fish, pasta and rice dishes. ($17.99) 

Hi Everyone,

What a great early season snow storm on Sunday! As some of you know through my whining (not wining) that I ran in a 1/2 marathon on Sunday. I was lucky that the weather held out and that I finished the race! I actually enjoyed it, but I am sure glad it’s over.

We are in for a fun all Malbec tasting on Thursday. Jackie will be pouring 5 Malbecs, 1 sparkling that is delicious. And next week we will have 2 tastings. A Thursday night Italian tasting and a Friday night blind Halloween tasting. More information on those events next week.

Our raffle basket winner was Clint Fondo. Congratulations. We will be sending Londonderry Warm Homes our donations. Thank you.

Thursdays Wine Tasting – Jackie from Wineberries

2007 Reginato “Celestina” Sparkling Rose of Malbec – Mendoza, Argentina - A deep, vibrant, almost red hue, it has an equally concentrated palate. Crisp, dry, and delicately tannic, it encompasses the ripe berry characteristics of the Malbec grape without sacrificing a versatile, light quality. This is a sparkling wine that can take you through an entire meal. ($19.99)

2008 Budini – 100% Malbec - Mendoza, Argentina – Dark red/purple color. Very perfumed with aromas of ripe black cherries and some sweet oak. Full, fleshy, and jammy in the mouth with loads of ripe and spicy red and black fruits. Great structure with loads of ripe, fleshy tannins, and a long, long finish. ($15.99)

“New Wine“  2008 Susana Balboa Crios – 100% Malbec - Mendoza, Argentina - An enticing bouquet of spice box, cedar, black cherry and black raspberry. Medium-bodied and full-flavored, on the palate it has gobs of spicy, savory fruit, soft tannins, and a lengthy finish. ($17.99)

“New Wine“  2006 Bodega Mendel – 100% Malbec - Mendoza, Argentina - 92 Pts WA - Sourced from a 78-year-old estate vineyard, aged for 12 months in 40% new French oak, and bottled without fining or filtration. Purple-colored, it exhibits a nose of wood smoke, tobacco, rose petal, blueberry, and black raspberry. This leads to a medium-bodied wine in which notes of cola, coffee, and caramel emerge on the palate. Elegantly styled, with racy flavors, good balance, and a pure finish. ($27.99)

“New Wine“ 2006 Tikal Amorio – 100% Malbec - Mendoza, Argentina - 92 Pts WA -A rich, polished style, with fig cake, mocha, chocolate pudding and raspberry ganache flavors that glide over ample but well-rounded tannins. The long finish is filled with dark fruit. For the hedonist crowd. Drink now through 2010. ($29.99) 

Hi Everyone,

There is no denying that Fall is here to stay. The colors of the trees are beautiful. Check out the one in front of my shop – it is just gorgeous.

We are looking forward to welcoming Joe and Kristina from Pine State Beverage Company to our shop on Thursday. This will be the first time many of you will meet Joe and Kristina, but we have enjoyed many of Pine State’s wines. Joe will be pouring 5 new wines for us to taste – 3 red and 2 dessert style wines.

Thursdays Wine Tasting – Joe and Kristina from Pine State Beverage Company

“New Wine” 2007 Stump Jump D’Arenberg – 46% Grenache, 34% Shiraz, 20% Mouvedre – McLaren Valley, Australia - 88 Pts WA, 88 Pts WS - The aromatic nose is of ripe juicy red fruit mixed with notes of dark cherry, green and white pepper corns, plum and rhubarb notes. The palate is easy drinking ripe and juicy dominated by a mix of red berries and savoury characters with soft tannins and an edge of acidity which complements the dry liquorice and herbal notes. Its softness, balance of fruit weight and fruit tannins means it is drinking wonderfully now. ($16.99)

“New Wine”  2006 Trivento Golden Reserve – 100% Malbec – Mendoza, Argentina - The wine is full of dark fruit, dill and toast aromas. The palate is balanced and tight, with firm tannins and plenty of black cherry, plum and coffee flavors. ($23.99)

“New Wine” 2003 Marietta Cellars Angeli Cuvee – Zinfandel Blend – Alexander Valley, California – Dense and luscious as always, there is a deep core of ripe blackberry and blueberry fruit flavors that when paired with hints of oak and licorice combine to offer a huge wine. The combination of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, and Carignane blend harmoniously with toasty oak assuring for an ongoing evolution of flavor and aromatic complexity. ($38.99 - Purchase this wine at Thursdays tasting and receive 10% off each Cuvee - $35.00)  

Until then – Cheers! Paula

Hi Everyone,

I hope you’re all enjoying this beautiful time of year in New England. With the changing of the season we look for new wines for you to pair with colder weather foods or just drink to help keep you warm. Thursday’s tasting features 2 new wines and we will have a Friday night tasting with 4 new, fun, value price wines.

We will be closed on Wednesday October 7 to attend a “trade portfolio tasting”.

Thursdays Wine Tasting – Amanda from The Imported Grape

2007 Bouza – 100% Chardonnay - Montevideo, Uruguay - Pineapple and pear aroma over lemon and vanilla notes. Balanced acidity, good volume in the mouth, and great persistance in which still remain the citric notes. ($17.99)

 “New Wine” 2006 Tercos – 100% Malbec – Mendoza, Argentina - This Malbec has fruity, aromatic characteristics of blackberry and ripe cherry. Great volume and depth with a long finish, maintaining the soft tannins and easy drinkability of a classic Malbec. ($14.99)

“New Wine”  2003 Marquis Lien – 60% Syrah, 25% Carmenere, 9% Petit Verdot, 6% Malbec – Valle de Colchagua, Chili - 90 Pts WC - To make this fruity, concentrated and complex wine, cultivated vines that bear no more than 12 bunches of grapes per vine were used. Only the ripest grapes are picked and sorted by hand. Aged in French oak for 12 months. ($24.99)