December Selections

2003 Avila Winery Syrah Santa Barbara County, California
Santa Barbara County’s brightest star, Syrah, has now become deliciously affordable. Avila Winery has put out some of the best value wines in the country over the years. Deutz Champagne started the Laetitia label, and to our benefit, followed with the second label “Avila”. A perfect red wine for parties and hostess gifts, this also has a deserved place amongst rich appetizers and just about anything with black pepper in it.
Sale $11.99

2007 Masi Masianco Verduzzo/ Pinot Grigio delle Venezie, Italy
That lovely green gold shimmer, that come hither scent of marzipan, citrus, and hints of honey, the crisp and dry palate tingling sensation! This is possible with Verduzzo and Pinot Grigio grapes that are allowed extra hang time on the vine in Italy’s Veneto. Cool enough in the vineyard to allow the fresh acidity to come through in the wine, and a little extra ripeness in the grapes to lend the tropical notes. Advice for the Holidays: Give this wine as gifts, and consume equal amounts for self. Repeat.
Sale $14.99

2006 Aguaribay Malbec Mendoza, Argentina
Coming to you from the “Compagnie Vinicole Baron Edmond de Rothschild” in Argentina is this pepper scented Malbec. Isn’t it interesting that the Aguaribay tree is the source for pink peppercorns, and is sometimes called the christmasberry tree? With the rest of the Rothschild family making Lafite and Mouton, this Aguaribay Malbec is an overachievement! Rich with a nice balance of ripe berry like acidity, this will be great with everything on the table!
Sale $11.99
Happy Holidays!