Spring Wines
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Written by Doug Werner & Kenneth Go Produced by Green’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 (Wine Consultant) Erin Hester (Sales Associate) Kurt Huffstetler (Wine Consultant) Kat Kaster (Wine Consultant) Elaine Dillard (Sales Associate) Jordan Jones (Sales Associate) SPRING WINES 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 Red And White And Rose. 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 oak. 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 orange 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 pink/red in color 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, black 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 lime 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 ruby 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 yellow peach 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 light 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 10% discount with the purchase of 6 bottles or more (Mixed or Solid) 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 hue with citrus nuances and aroma of (quince, apricot) 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 lemon 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. 10% discount with the purchase of 6 bottles or more (Mixed or Solid) SPRING 2017 • PAGE 3 Malbec 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 violet, with shades of black. Great floral RATED 90 POINTS-ROBERT PARKER’S- aromas with rich, ripe blackberry, plum and THE WINE ADVOCATE chocolate notes melted with black currant and cassis display an excellent balance and freshness.