Hi Everyone,

I hope you’re all ready for whatever crazy weather we’re enjoying. Spring is right around the corner!! In my last few emails I’ve mentioned the move but have neglected to tell you the address in Windham. Bella Vino’s new home will be 4 Cobbetts Pond Road in Windham.

This week we have Ambra from F & F Wine Imports who will be pouring 4 great wines all from California. As usual we really look forward to our Thursday night wine tastings – and seeing Ambra of course!

Thursday’s Wine Tasting – Ambra

2008 Norton Ridge – 100% Chardonnay - Napa Valley, California -  A lightly oaked Chardonnay with plenty of bright citrus flavors and round honey notes. This definitely won’t weigh you down during a long meal or a party; it is made to be refreshing and drinkable, with crisp acidity and a long finish. ($21.99)

2007 Hobo Vineyards – 100% Zinfandel – Dry Creek Valley, California – 90 Pts WE - Strikes a nice balance of ripe berry and chocolate flavors, firmed with softly smooth tannins, and a deep earthy-spiciness suggesting sweet tobacco, anise, and sage. Turns lush and intricate toward the finish. ($22.99)

Hi Everyone,

Hope you all had a very happy and fun filled Valentines day.

As I mentioned last week, this month is really flying bye. It will soon be time to move out of our wonderful Londonderry wine cellar and into our equally wonderful new space in Windham. It is both very sad and exciting at the same time. It looks like we will have 3 more wine tastings in Londonderry. Our last day in Londonderry is scheduled for Saturday, March 6. We will be opening in Windham on or around March 17 – St. Patty’s day!! We can certainly squeeze in a wine tasting in Londonderry on Thursday March 11. We will have limited wines in the shop since we will be in transition but it could be fun. Let me know what you would like to do??

But this week Jackie from Wineberries will be pouring 4 favorites (my favorites that is!!)

Thursday’s Wine Tasting – Jackie

2008 Crios de Susana Balbo – 100% Torrontes - Mendoza, Argentina - 90 Pts WA, 90 Pts W&S - Enticing aromas that are strikingly similar to Viognier, with hints of peach pit, white pear, flowers and orange citrus fruit. On the palate, it has a beautiful structure and acidity along with enticing fruit flavors and plenty of body for a wine that shows such delicate aromas and flavors. Fruity, floral and yet still quite dry, this wine has to be tasted to be believed. ($17.99)

“New Wine” 2002 Beaucanon Estate Merlot- 76% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley, California - Aromas of cherry liqueur, blackberry, licorice, black tea and brambly spice, touched with generous toasty oak burst. The palate adds layers of dark berries, apple and cherry. The terroir of the Oakville Vineyard shines through with tastes of dust and dark loam. Tannins are big and velvety while the Cabernet Franc provides a bit of lively acidity that keeps the amazing fruit flavors dancing on your tongue for a long, smooth finish. A big wine without any rough edges. Great to drink on its own but pairs beautifully with grilled sausages, pork chops with cherries and roasted vegetables. ($22.99)

Hi Everyone,

Just a reminder that we will be having a special Valentine Days wine tasting on Saturday from 12:30 to 3:30 – Look forward to seeing you.

Saturday’s Wine Tasting – Megan

Hi Everyone,

Hope you enjoyed SuperBowl Sunday. Nice to see an underdog win!

Time is moving by way too fast. I can’t believe that Sunday is Valentines Day. To celebrate, we will have 2 wine tastings this week. Our Thursday night with Roz and Saturday with Megan. We will also be getting some delicious Van Otis chocolates for that special valentine!!

Thursday’s Wine Tasting – Roz

“New Wine” 2008 Nicolis Valpolicella Classico - 65% Corvina, 25 % Rondinella, 10% Molinara – Veneto, Italy - Ruby red colour of medium intensity, which tends to garnet upon aging. It has a characteristic perfume that is pleasant and delicate, with hints of fruit which grow in the area: cherries and plums. The flavour is dry bodied, savory and harmonious. Classic Northern Italian Table Wine. ($16.99)

2006 Domaine Monpertuis Cotes du Rhone – Predominantly Old Vines Grenache with Mourvedre – Rhone Valley, France - This little gem is consistently one of the finest values in the South of France; it drinks bigger for its modest price and appellation; ripe, plum-like fruit embraces with soft tannins. ($19.99) 

Hi Everyone,

Sorry for the delay in getting our weekly wine tasting notes to you. It’s been a very busy couple of weeks. As most of you know Bella Vino will be moving to a new location at the end of February. As much as we love our cellar space we are moving 6 miles down the road to Windham. We will have much more space and the ability to offer more products and services that our old space could not contain. We hope you will continue to support us in our new location. We so very much appreciate all of you and look forward to serving you in our new space. More information will follow when we have exact dates of moving from Londonderry and into Windham.

But we sure do have a few weeks of wonderful wine tastings lined up. This Thursday (Feb. 4)  with Patrick and next week (Feb. 11 and 13) 2 tastings. This Thursday Patrick will be pouring 5 very delicious wines. 2 of them our wines of the month. Hope to see you!

Thursday’s Wine Tasting – Patrick

“New Wine” 2008 Terre D’Alteni  - 100%  Moscato Bianco – Lombardia, Italy – Soft white mousse; clear golden-yellow color; generous bouquet, very assertive, with notes of musk, rosewood, sage and ripe fruit; the palate is sweet, exceptionally gracious, fresh and lively, with a persistent backdrop that is, by turns, fruity and musky. Ideally savored with: cakes, oven pies, desserts in general, strawberries, raspberries, peaches. ($18.99)