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Written by Doug Werner & Kenneth Go Produced by ’s Discount Beverages Spring 2017

Greenville (864) 297-6353 Myrtle Beach (843) 448-1623 Columbia (803) 744-0570 Columbia (803) 799-9499 445 Congaree Rd 2850 N. Kings Hwy. 4012B Fernandina Rd. 400 Assembly St. Greenville, SC 29607 Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 Columbia, SC 29212 Columbia, SC 29201 Jessica Gulotta ( Consultant) Erin Hester (Sales Associate) Kurt Huffstetler(Wine Consultant) Kat Kaster (Wine Consultant) Elaine Dillard (Sales Associate) Jordan Jones (Sales Associate)

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The Tasting Team Has Spent The Last Couple Of Months Searching For Special Wines For Your Spring Time Enjoyment. We Have Found Selections From All Over The World, In And And . Wines From Australia, France, Italy, New Zealand, Spain, And The Good Old Usa Are Listed Below. How About A Crisp Vouvray From Loire Valley Or Sauignon Blanc From New Zealand? Amaze Your Friends With A Dry Rose. There Are So Many Styles Of Wine Out There It Seems A Shame To Concentrate On One Or Two Types, No Matter How Delicious They Are.

RED WINES Pepperjack Barossa Red Blend Peter Lehmann Clancy’s Barossa 2013 Red Blend 2014 Green’s Cash Sale Price: $14.99 Green’s Cash Sale Price: $10.99 *National Average Retail Price: $18.00 *National Average Retail Price: $15.00 “This wine has lots of upfront fruit while having a “Supple and appealing, with juicy wild berry soft round structure and a slight hint of . The and cherry flavors at the core. Cedar, spice and aromas and flavor show fresh berries, plums and white pepper notes linger in the background. All vanilla. The palate is rich and plush with good the details are balanced on the finish.” structure. The soft velvety tannins provide balance RATED 89 POINTS-WINE SPECTATOR and length. This wine can be enjoyed now, but will also improve with short-term cellaring.” RATED 89 POINTS-WINE SPECTATOR Angeline California Pinot Noir 2015 Green’s Cash Sale Price: $9.99 Antinori Villa Toscana 2013 “This Pinot Noir is a wealth of aromas such as fresh Green’s Cash Price: $14.99 cranberries, maraschino cherries, and zest. The *National Average Retail Price: $18.00 palate is round and juicy with lively acidity, and a touch of “A silky and delicious red with tile, berry and walnut sweet, toasty oak on the finish.” aromas and flavors. Medium body, firm tannins and a fresh WINEMAKER’S NOTES and clean finish. Linear and structured. Affordable quality Super Tuscan.” RATED 91 POINTS-JAMES SUCKLING

greensbeverages.com Lindeman’s Cabernet Sauvignon Chateau Bonnet 2016 Rosé from “Gentleman’s Collection” 2014 Bordeaux-France Green’s Cash Sale Price: $9.99 Green’s Cash Sale Price: $10.99 *National Average Retail Price: $14.00 “Vibrant /red in with plenty of rose “A solid, rich and chewy effort, well-centered petal and crushed strawberries in the nose. The on ripe dark berry, cedar, licorice, dried taste profile is dry cherries with red fruit and a herb and gravelly earth, this finishes with a long, little spice on the back end.” persistent aftertaste.” WINEMAKER’S NOTES RATED 89 POINTS-WINE SPECTATOR Uppercut Zinfandel 2012 WHITE WINES Green’s Cash Sale Price: $5.99 *National Average Retail Price: $16.00 Eroica Riesling 2014 “Zinfandel has a passionate following of wine lovers Green’s Cash Price: $13.99 and you can discover why by tasting the 2012 Uppercut *National Average Retail Price: $20.00 Zinfandel. The zesty flavors are packed full of mouth filling, “The 2014 Eroica Riesling is a classic beauty that ripe berry character - wild blackberry, cranberry and black offers lots of citrus rind, lychee, sugared and raspberry - with an enticing hint of autumn spices and a even a tiny hint of petrol in its medium-bodied, dash of black pepper. A streak of acidity adds vibrancy to juicy, vibrant and thirst-quenching style. Count rich, fruit-forward flavors.” me a fan and it too will be incredibly versatile on WINEMAKER’S NOTES the dinner table and drink well for upwards of a decade.” ROSE WINES RATED 91 POINTS-ROBERT PARKER’S WINE ADVOCATE La Chapelle Du Bastion Picpoul de Angeline Rosé of Pinot Noir-2016 Pinet 2015-France Green’s Cash Sale Price: $10.99 “This mouth-watering Rosé will be certain to exceed Green’s Cash Price: $9.99 expectations. With delicious aromas of watermelon, *National Average Retail Price: $12.00 nectarine, and red grapefruit, complemented by “This little white from the south of France is dry, clean and floral notes of lilies and orange blossoms, we challenge fresh with and lemony citrus in the nose and you not to be delighted. A fruity, sweet front palate of mouth. The ‘Picpoul’ grape variety is used to make candied strawberries, leads into a crisp, citrus mid, and white wines and Armagnac. The grapes for this excellent closes beautifully with a clean, concise acidity on the end. Picpoul are harvested on the slopes of the Languedoc This is destined to be a versatile crowd pleaser.” facing the Mediterranean, and the sunny climate of the region gives the grapes wonderful ripeness. Un-oaked to WINEMAKER’S NOTES keep the wine fresh, this is a great white for serving with seafood, or as a crisp, refreshing aperitif.” Broadbent Rosé 2016-Portugal WINEMAKER’S NOTES Green’s Cash Sale Price: $7.99 “Made from the typical grab bag of Portuguese varieties (Borraçal, Espadeiro, etc.). Slightly fizzy and with a touch of sweet fruit, as it should be, with watermelon, wild strawberry and oregano. Like a great dry soda - with a kick.” WINEMAKER’S NOTES

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SPRING 2017 • PAGE 2 Folie a Deux Russian River Crios de Susana Balbo Torrontes Chardonnay 2014 2015 Green’s Cash Price: $12.99 Green’s Cash Sale Price: $9.99 *National Average Retail Price: $16.00 *National Average Retail Price: $12.00 “Despite this wine’s initial big-barrel influence, “Beautiful pale green-yellow. Delicate, scented it becomes a complex, satisfying mix of salted aromas and flavors of white peach, ripe caramel, melon and ginger that remains relatively grapefruit and white flowers. On the palate, it light bodied and able to display minerality. At has a beautiful structure, acidity and minerality. an attractive price, it’s worth considering for Plenty of body for a wine that shows such midweek meals and larger gatherings.” delicate aromas and flavors.” RATED 90 POINTS-WINE ENTHUSIAST RATED 90 POINTS-JAMES SUCKLING Valle Coquette Vouvray 2014-France Casa Ferreirinha Planalto White Green’s Cash Sale Price: $12.99 Reserva 2015-Portugal 100% Chenin Blanc, Vouvray is one of the best known Green’s Cash Sale Price: $10.99 wines of the Lorie. Golden yellow. Ripe fruity bouquet “…has a bright with citrus nuances and aroma of (quince, ) with overtones of nuts (almond) and good intensity and complexity. The floral aromas stand acacia flower. Well balanced on the palate, soft with a out, as well as citrus, tropical fruits, white pulp fruits and slightly crisp finish. asparagus vegetable aromas. It has lively acidity and is A WINE & SPIRIT GUILD SELECTION well integrated on the palate, with good volume and again with aromas of tropical fruit and floral notes in evidence. Hunky Dory Sauvignon Blanc Its finish is elegant and harmonious… the ideal wine to 2016-New Zealand accompany salads, light dishes, fish and seafood, or even to serve as an aperitif.” Green’s Cash Sale Price: $13.99 “Hunky Dory Sauvignon Blanc is succulent, RATED 88 POINTS-WINE SPECTATOR offering tropical fruit notes packed with fresh gooseberry and lime flavors. This wine has a full Barone Fini Pinot Grigio 2015 flavored lingering finish and is designed to meet Green’s Cash Sale Price: $8.99 expectations of a true Marlborough Sauvignon *National Average Retail Price: $12.00 Blanc.” “Long recognized for producing Pinot Grigio of the WINEMAKER’S NOTES highest caliber, Barone Fini Pinot Grigio is crisp clean and focused on the palate, with subtle fruit Laurent Miquel Pere et Fils Chardonnay flavors, balanced acidity, and a lingering finish.” 2015 WINEMAKER’S NOTES Green’s Cash Sale Price: $9.99 “Pale straw color, melon, apple, citrus and spice aromas; Broadbent Vinho Verde-Portugal dry, medium body, well balanced, with matching apple Green’s Cash Sale Price: $7.99 and flavors on the lingering finish.” “Vinho Verde, the most popular white wine from Portugal, WINEMAKER’S NOTES is a deliciously refreshing, light wine. “Verde”, meaning “Green” refers to the hints of lime color. It is an ideal warm weather wine, excellent for lunch and picnics. It makes a brilliant pairing with any fish, shellfish and poultry.” *National average price computed from WINEMAKER’S NOTES Wine-Searcher.com, the world’s number one search engine of wine stores, winery and wine auctions from the price list of over 15,000 wine merchants.

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SPRING 2017 • PAGE 3 from Argentina “There is simply no other place on the planet where Malbec does so well.’ The Wine Advocate “With its juicy, vivid fruit flavors, Malbec has become the signature grape for Argentina. Value abounds as well, making it an ideal buy-by-the-case wine.” The Wine Spectator

Zuccardi Q Malbec 2014 and friends. It goes great with everything from hamburgers and chicken to pizza and mild cheeses. An awesome value Green’s Cash Price: $17.99 to boot.”- “Dark , with . Great floral RATED 90 POINTS-ROBERT PARKER’S- aromas with rich, ripe blackberry, and THE WINE ADVOCATE notes melted with black currant and cassis display an excellent balance and freshness. Amalaya Malbec 2015 A persistent and velvety finish.” Green’s Cash Price: $12.99 RATED 92 POINTS-JAMES SUCKLING “A fleshy red, with concentrated blackberry and dried blueberry flavors supported by fresh acidity. Mineral and Ben Marco Malbec 2013 dark chocolate notes linger with hints of white pepper on the finish.” Green’s Cash Price: $14.99 RATED 90 POINTS-THE WINE SPECTATOR “A balanced and refined red with blueberry, blackberry and hints of cloves. Medium to full body, fine tannins and a fresh Bodega Norton Malbec Reserva finish.” 2014 RATED 92 POINTS-JAMES SUCKLING Green’s Cash Price: $14.99 La Posta Pizzella Family Vineyard “This has a silky mouth-feel, with rich, plush flavors Malbec 2014 of boysenberry, dark currant and black that carry plenty of creamy accents. Features dark Green’s Cash Price: $14.99 chocolate and Asian spice details on the finely “A beautiful red and color with aromas of textured finish.” black cherries, dark fruits, dark chocolate and RATED 90 POINTS-THE WINE SPECTATOR baker’s spice. On the palate, the wine shows #74 WINE SPECTATOR TOP 100 OF 2016 dense, dark berry and plum flavors along with hints of sandalwood and spice, and even a hint of Trapiche Broquel Malbec 2014 violets in the finish. Don’t be concerned if you find yourself inhaling deeply from your glass, over and Green’s Cash Price: $10.99 over—it is just your nose’s way of telling you that it wants its “The 2014 Broquel Malbec is rich and full bodied and fair share! This is a full-bodied and well-structured wine that bursting with sweet, jammy ripe berry fruit. Long on the is incredibly full of life and born to be enjoyed with food palate with well integrated layers of macerated berry, spice,

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SPRING 2017 • PAGE 4 and vanilla-oak. The tannins are firm yet soft on the finish.” Trivento Malbec Reserve 2015 RATED 92 POINT-THE TASTING PANEL Green’s Cash Price: $8.99 Crios Malbec 2015 “Gorgeous nose exhibiting an array of aromas such as peppery , sour and black cherry, Green’s Cash Price: $10.99 violet and a subtle touch of wild strawberry jam. “Bright, dark red. Redcurrant, black cherry, ripe The palate is full, complex, with a fantastic energy strawberry and spices on the nose. Inviting sweet and bursting with ripe dark plums; tannins are red fruit flavors are complicated by earth, licorice impressively silky and freshness is amazing... “ and menthol and a subtle oakiness. Delivers a very RATED 95 POINTS-DECANTER MAGAZINE attractive combination of sweet and savory for a wine in its price range. Creamy fruit is firmed by smooth tannins... a terrific value.” Tilia Malbec 2016 RATED 90 POINTS-ROBERT PARKER’S- Green’s Cash Price: $7.99 THE WINE ADVOCATE “Aromas of black cherries and plums are accompanied by notes of violets and vanilla. On the palate the wine is TintoNegro Mendoza Malbec 2016 rich and full-bodied with flavors of juicy blackberries, cranberries, and black currants abound, followed by notes Green’s Cash Price: $9.99 of vanilla and sweet spice.” “Sourced from Mendoza’s Primera Zona of Maipu and Lujan de Cuyo the Mendoza blend is meant to showcase RATED 90 POINTS-ROBERT PARKER’S- THE WINE ADVOCATE the exceptional value and approachable profile of Malbec. The wine’s soft, drinkable style is accompanied by light oak aging for additional complexity.” RATED 91 POINTS-JAMES SUCKLING

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SPRING 2017 • PAGE 5 PROUDLY FEATURES THE WINES FROM

Since its inception, J has developed a reputation as a rare American winery with superlative sparkling and varietal wines. The dual focus on sparkling and varietal Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris allows for a portfolio that offers sophistication and food-friendliness in a variety of styles for all occasions. It is an icon in California wine, hospitality and lifestyle: the graceful, sweeping “J” on every bottle of J Vineyards wine stands for the finer things in life.

J Vineyards California Pinot Gris J Vineyards Black Pinot Noir 2014 2015 Green’s Cash Price: $19.99 Green’s Cash Price: $13.99 “This texturally impressive (luscious, graceful *National Average Retail Price: $16.00 and generous) new release from J is their first “The J California Pinot Gris begins with de- multi-appellation wine. It may be the juiciest Pi- lightful aromas of roasted pineapple, candied not we’ve tasted (all our editors agreed). From lemon rind and honeysuckle. A warm year, 2015 its raspberry-earth nose to its cherry- created a rich, fruit forward wine with ripe fla- middle, the “J Black” label could just be the lit- vors of zesty orange, tangerine and Asian pear. tle black dress of wines.” The palate is complex with notes of honeydew, Rated 93 Points-The Tasting Panel jasmine and a sliver of minerality.” Winemaker’s Notes

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SPRING 2017 • PAGE 6 J Vineyards Russian River J Vineyards Cuvee 20 Brut Chardonnay 2013 Green’s Cash Price: $27.99 Green’s Cash Price: $22.99 *National Average Retail Price: $31.00 *National Average Retail Price: $26.00 “Elegantly opens with fresh lemon peel, honey- “The 2013 J Russian River Valley Chardonnay suckle and autolysis aromas. Followed by a mix is a fresh, stunningly elegant wine. Citrus aro- of apple and citrus notes with toast, caramel mas of pineapple and lemon are punctuated and almond flavors on the mid-palate. Lively by a zesty spice reminiscent of a tropical is- acidity of citrus zest leads to a long, warm pear land breeze. Vibrant flavors of ripe pear, kiwi and lush aftertaste. Layers of depth and com- and peaches with a creamy yet tart finish and plexity.“ bright acidity make this wine a stand- Rated 91 Points-Decanter Magazine out.’ Rated 91 Points-California Grapevine J Vineyards Brut Rosé Green’s Cash Price: $32.99 J Vineyards Russian River Pinot *National Average Retail Price: $36.00 Noir 2014 “The N.V. Brut Rosé is 66% Pinot Noir, 33% Green’s Cash Price: $32.99 Chardonnay and 1% Pinot Meunier. The wine *National Average Retail Price: $36.00 shows a light/pale pinkish color, crisp acids and “The 2014 Pinot Noir was aged nine months in dry medium-bodied cranberry and strawberry 100% French oak, of which 30% was new. This notes with a hint of wild cherry. It is fresh, live- is a Premier Cru, Côte de Beaune-like style ly and pure.” with notes of fruitcake, sweet cherries and Rated 90 Points-Robert Parker’s Wine strawberries, earthy spiciness, lush ripeness, Advocate ripe, round tannins and a medium-bodied, long finish. This is a sexy, Côte de Beaune look- *National average price computed from Wine-Searcher. alike...” com, the world’s number one search engine of wine stores, Rated 90 Points-Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate winery and wine auctions from the price list of over 15,000 wine merchants.

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SPRING 2017 • PAGE 7 GREEN’S DISCOUNT BEVERAGES PRESORTED 445 CONGAREE ROAD STANDARD MAIL U.S. POSTAGE GREENVILLE, SC 29607 PAID GREENVILLE, SC PERMIT NO. #184 Green’s Presents • Spring Wines • Malbec from Argentina • J Vineyards

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