| With Valentine's Day on the horizon we've given some careful thought to gift (and celebration) ideas. |
| Billecart-Salmon Champagne Brut Rosé |
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Quite simply, this is a wine geek's dream. If you ask any serious wine professional what their favorite wine is, inevitably Champagne is at the top. And if you ask which style of Champagne, the answer is rosé. Taking things one step further, if you ask which rosé the answer is Billecart-Salmon. |
Seriously. |
We can't always procure this wine because it's generally only sold to high end restaurants. For now though, we're in luck. |
We taste and evaluate a lot of wine nearly every working day of our lives. Yet, we select only a small fraction of those offerings for our store. Of those wines, only a tiny fraction of those then make it to our home. That being said, Billecart-Salmon Rosé was THE Champagne we chose to celebrate New Year's Eve with friends. |
| This is a stunning Champagne. Our #1 luxury gift for Valentine's Day. If you're looking to splurge on something really special, THIS IS IT. |
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Wine Advocate: 90 points |
| “Bright and elegant, this offers appealing flavors of ripe black cherry, raspberry and orange peel that show hints of toasted raisin bread, anise and sweet smoke. Offers a beautiful texture, with a long, mouthwatering finish.” (Wine Spectator) |
Wine Spectator: 92 points |
International Wine Cellar: 92 points |
| $98.99/bottle or just $79.19/bottle in a mixed case of wine. |
And now for another favorite wine, this time for less than $25. |
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| Marenco Pineto Brachetto d'Acqui |
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Brachetto d'Acqui is a sparkling red wine appellation in the Piedmont region of Italy. It has managed to climb all the way to DOCG status, at least in part because of the wine's natural affinity with the great chocolate of Piedmont. |
Valentine's Day and chocolate you say? This is the perfect wine! |
| The smell of roses waft from the bottle while delicate hints of crushed strawberry grace the palate. This is truly a unique sweet wine experience that's gently sparkling, thereby making it a celebration in a glass. |
Pair it with chocolate or strawberries (or both!) and let out a big dreamy sigh. |
| "True desert island wine. This finds its richness in perfectly ripe fruit, from red apples to wild raspberries. Balanced and poised, its length feels focused by the interplay of sweetness and bitterness. It's perfectly refreshing, and almost impossible to put down. You could drink it anytime, with almost anything." (Wine & Spirits Magazine) |
Wine & Spirits Magazine: 94 points |
Wine & Spirits Magazine: Best Piedmont Sparkling 2011 |
| $23.99/bottle or $230.30/12 pack case ($19.19/bottle) or just $19.19/bottle in a mixed case of wine. |
For those of you who would prefer to have a big red wine to celebrate Valentine's Day (or any day for that matter) we have a legendary wine which was just released. |
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| Caymus Special Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 |
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| We'll let the press do the work for us. |
| “So delicious now, you can hardly keep your hands off it. Blackberry tart, ripe blueberry, cassis, milk chocolate, licorice and sweet, smoky cedar flavors flood the mouth, dramatically huge and memorable, and lasting long into the finish. The tannins are obvious, but sweetly ripe and soft. |
A brilliant evocation of Napa Cabernet, despite a high production level of nearly 30,000 cases, which is about the same size as a Bordeaux first growth. Shows the class and potency this bottling has exhibited for many years, and believe it or not, the price is a is a relative bargain these days. Drink now-2020.” (Wine Enthusiast) |
Wine Enthusiast: 97 points |
| “Temptingly rich and layered, with complex mocha, plum and wild berry fruit that’s spicy and aromatic. Full-bodied, gaining depth and turning ever more elegant and detailed, with tannins that give this traction. Drink now through 2019.” (Wine Spectator) |
Wine Spectator: 93 points |
| $134.99/bottle or $647.95/6 pack case ($107.99/bottle) or just $107.99/bottle in a mixed case of wine. |
| For solid case orders please respond to this email or call the store (508-255-3660) to reserve. |
| Happy Valentine's Day! |
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