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What’s New “ ood wine LIMITED SERIES This Month? praises itself.” , 2004. see page 2 -DUTCH Chateau Tour Castillon. PROVERB Medoc, Send Us Your G It’s hard to resist a classic e-mail Address! REGULAR SERIES Bordeaux blend. The wines are complex and love send to: Las Rocas, 2007. attention and food. [email protected] . Aconcagua Valley, Chateau Tour Castillon Chile is a must-have for your Is this cool or what? upcoming dinners and At Las Rocas they parties. LOG ONTO have a very simple philosophy: Love life www. Cotes du Rhone, 2005. and love wine, and Domaine Martin. wineofthemonthclub.com capture that passion in Vaucluse, France and click on every bottle. Mission “Live Help” and you will accomplished with this This is a broad-shouldered be connected instantly Chardonnay. Cheers! wine made from old vines to one of our and centuries of tradition. Membership Service Reps! Melanto Terrace, 2005. The family is proud to . continue to prove that Lake County, the Rhone Valley of Gift Orders California. France continues to see page 9 Named after a child- turnout some of the hood street with very world’s most delicious, user-friendly wines. Enjoy! New Member fond memories, Peter Burford would like Application his wine to join your for a Friend family and friends as see page 15 you make your own fond memories. INSIDE THIS MONTH

WINE OF THE MONTH CLUB NEWS 1 ORDER FORMS 7–10 WHAT’S NEW?2WOMC WINE RATING SCHEDULE 11 REG. CHARDONNAY, 2007. LAS ROCAS 3 MEMBER COMMENTS 12 REG. CAB. SAUV., 2005. MELANTO TERRACE 4 ADVENTURES IN GOOD FOOD 13 LTD. BORDEAUX, 2004. CHATEAU TOUR CASTILLON 5 REGULAR & LTD TASTING NOTES 14, 11 LTD. , 2005. BERONIA 6 WORD ON THE STREET 16 Join us on the Web: www.WineoftheMonthClub.com WOMC-News1108 10/16/08 5:01 PM Page 2

A NOTE FREE SHIPPING on FROM YOUR Everything in our gift catalog! ELLARMASTER C THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING When you give the Wine of the Month Club membership the recipient receives a wonderful reminder of your generosity every month, not just once a year! For the cost of the wine, your co-worker, friend, or business contact will receive two great selections each month, delivered to their door with all the information inside the newsletter to make their enjoyment of the wines that much better. One call Paul Kalemkiarian does it all! CLASSY GIFT BASKETS This is great! I am having We have a wide assortment of beautifully arranged so much fun! We have gift baskets that will fit any taste and budget. You can select food only, wine only, or food and wine combos. really put together some Avoid unpleasant traffic, crowds, parking and waiting. Don’t worry about wrapping your gifts or wonderful wine and food the hassles of shipping and insurance. We do it all baskets for this holiday for you! Plus Free Shipping! season. Happy Holidays! LOOKING GOOD Your gift is carefully wrapped in a shiny burgundy PS: My gift to you... “FREE box with a silver ribbon and delivered with a hand- written gift card. When you send a Wine of the Month SHIPPING” on everything Club gift, the recipient receives a beautifully presented gift showing your thoughtfulness. in our New Gift Catalog! SAVE MONEY You can be assured that your gift has a value beyond your actual cost. The purchasing power of the Wine of the Month Club is your guarantee that you will always Paul Kalemkiarian be sending the best for less. We will be shipping November and December wines early so you can have them in time for all your holiday gatherings. We encourage you to reorder as soon as possible to avoid the last minute rush.

Membership in THE WINE OF THE MONTH CLUB is open to anyone with an interest in and an appreciation for superb wines... and excellent wine values. Membership is FREE. For more info write: WINE OF THE MONTH CLUB P.O. Box 660220, Arcadia, CA 91066 Or call: 1-800-949-WINE (9463) or (626) 303-1690 FAX: (626) 303-2597 Visit us at: www.WineoftheMonthClub.com Newsletter written by: Elizabeth Schweitzer, Master

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hile has a rich the variety, are friendly to history in wine- drink, and affordable for making that dates everyone. C back to the middle of the 16th century, when The weather in this part of vines were first introduced Chile is nearly perfect for by Spanish missionaries. The . It is a first grapes, called , Mediterranean climate— supplied the missions and a blue sky punctuated by the thirsty masses. Today, few clouds and little rainfall. the wines from Chile ranked Las Rocas translates to highly in world wine “the rocks,” which are 2007 competitions and are everywhere in the exported all over the globe. . When Las Rocas Chardonnay grows in a Las Rocas is located climate like this with rocky Chardonnay along the Rapel River, about soil, it shows us why we (shar-doe-nay) 80 miles south of Santiago. love this grape so much. This is a small family-run The ripe fruit, balanced with Aconcagua winery with only 50 acres the mineral notes from Valley of prime vineyards. The the soil, are quintessential vineyards are located on the Chardonnay. Chile piedmont—the first foothills Color: the Andes Mountains. It is amazing to find wine of Rich golden yellow The grapes are all hand- any with this quality harvested. Special care is at this price, too. Las Rocas Nose: taken at to see that Chardonnay pours a golden Ripe lemon, the grapes are quickly yellow color. The nose is pineapple, vanilla delivered from the vineyards abundant with ripe lemon, to the stainless steel tanks. pineapple, vanilla candy, Palate: This ensures freshness and baking pie. The palate Medium-bodied, and vibrancy. Andres is medium-bodied with creamy vanilla, Echenique, the , creamy vanilla, ripe melon, melon, apple and apple. The finish is tries to balance conventional Finish: soft and lingering. This and modern Soft lingering finish techniques. His goal is will be a nice match with to develop well-balanced, a cheese plate, grilled fish, structured wines that and creamy pasta. WOMC Rating explode with the essence of 85 Points

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eter Burford has County began developing held top wine again as a significant wine making positions region. Today the county has P for two decades 25 . The micro- throughout the world. An climates, soil types, high Australian native, he holds elevations, and the cool a degree from the very surface of the lake all make prestigious Sacred Heart significant contributions to College and Roseworthy the outstanding grapes in Agricultural College in the vineyards. Wines from South Australia. He has left Lake County are even served his mark at d’Arenberg, at the White House. Alexander Valley Vineyards, Renwood, Santino and Melanto Terrace Cabernet 2005 Chateau de Loei in northeast Sauvignon grapes have Thailand. In 2001, he been carefully selected Melanto founded his own company, from vineyards in Red Hills, Burford & Brown. Burford a small AVA (American Terrace & Brown produces amazing Viticultural Area) located wines that are affordable on the southwestern shores Cabernet and exceptional. Peter’s of the lake. The warm, Sauvignon reputation gives him an elevated climate and (ka-bur-nay volcanic soils produce advantage in sourcing fruit saw-veehn-yawn) from some of the finest Cabernet Sauvignon grapes that are world-class. Heavy vineyards in six different Lake County countries. hitters such as Jess Jackson and Andy Beckstoffer have California His Melanto Terrace invested in Red Hills Cabernet Sauvignon is vineyards. Color: made with grapes from Deep purple California’s best kept wine Melanto Terrace pours a secret—Lake County. Lake youthful purple color. The Nose: County surrounds Clear aromas are fruit forward Fruit forward, black Lake, the largest freshwater with black fruit, currants, fruit, cedar, currants lake in California. The area and a whiff of cedar. On the is rich with diverse soils palate the wine is full- Palate: from red clay soils to dry, bodied, juicy with soft Full-bodied, juicy, rocky soils. The first Lake tannins and ripe fruit soft tannins, ripe County vineyards were flavors. It has a fresh fruity fruit planted in the 1870s. By 1900 finish. This is a wine to the wines were winning be enjoyed today and Finish: awards in international throughout the coming year Fresh fruity finish competitions. Of course, with tomato-based pasta Prohibition ended the young dishes, minestrone soup, wine industry, and it wasn’t and hamburgers. WOMC Rating until the 1960s that Lake 87 Points

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ordeaux is the their wines. The most famous wine Bourgeois system, revised in region in France. 2003, came under fire and B It’s located in the was annulled by the French south west of France near government in 2007. Its the ocean, around the city of requirements are being more Bordeaux. The vineyards finely defined, and the spread over 60 miles around classification should be back the city. The of in use in the next few years. the 57 are 2004 characterized, in part, by Fortunately for most wine Chateau Tour the three rivers crossing drinkers, there are many the region. exceptional wines from Castillon Bordeaux at affordable Bordeaux makes about one- prices. These wines taste , Cabernet third of the great quality good, and some are worth Sauvignon, French wines. The wines are cellaring, but most are so good, in fact, that in 1855 for our enjoyment in this (mare-low, kah- the Bordeux Wine Official lifetime. Chateau Tour bur-nay saw-veehn- classification system was Castillon falls within this yawn, peh-teet devised to rank the best from category. It’s a delicious and vahr-doe) the best. The classification classic Bordeaux wine. It’s Bordeaux system has five categories. made with the soft and The “first great growth” sumptuous Merlot grape, France includes Lafite-Rothschild, with Cabernet Sauvignon Color: , and Latour Chate, added for complexity, and a Deep garnet red which are among the most splash of Petit Verdot added Nose: expensive wines in the for strength and color. Black fruit, world. Then follows “the cigar box, licorice, second great growth,” “the It pours a deep garnet red third,” and so on. color. The nose is classic roasted coffee black fruit, cigar box, Palate: Many “left bank” vineyards, licorice, and roasted coffee. Dry, full-bodied, including Chateau Tour The palate is dry, full, and complex fruit, Castillion, were not included complex with blackberry blackberry, cassis in the 1855 Classification. In and cassis. The finish is dry 1932 the Cru Bourgeois and lengthy. Pair this wine Finish: classification was with grilled meats, hard Long dry finish established to classify these cheeses, and hearty stews. wines. The French care WOMC Rating deeply about the labeling of 86 Points

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he south of France parcels of vineyards and is a beautiful built a modern winemaking part of Europe. facility. His son Yves, and T Domaine Martin his brother Rene, the is located in south-eastern winemaker, cultivate over France in the interior of 100 acres of old vines. Some Provence in what is called of these vines are over 80 Vaucluse. The boundaries years old. The estate is also 2005 are the valley of the Rhone to run by the great grandsons the west, the Alps and of Julien Martin, David and Mount Ventoux to the east, Eric. The vineyards are Domaine and the Luberon to the planted with , Martin south. The Rhone Valley is , Cinsault, Mourvedre, fertile with lavender, fruits Clairette, Bourboulenc and Grenache/Syrah and vegetables, and, of . (greh-nahsh/seer-ah) course, vast acreage of The Martins have produced vineyards. The climate is Vaucluse an excellent, full-flavored Mediterranean with the sun France combining 80% drenching the vines from Grenache and 20% Syrah Easter through Halloween. Color: from low-yielding vines. The Strong, cold mistral winds Dark red color is dark red. The nose blow regularly across the has port-like aromas mixed Nose: land. with plum, anise, black Port, plum, anise, The Cotes du pepper, and earth. The black pepper Rhone is given to about palate is dry, rich in fruit Palate: two-thirds of the wine with chewy tannins with Dry, complex fruit, produced in this area. Cotes cinnamon spice and pepper. chewy tannins, du Rhone wines must be The finish is round and cinnamon made from grapes grown in lingering. This wine is the area, and from a list of versatile and easy to drink. Finish: 22 permissible. Try it with grilled lamb Lingering round chops, roast chicken with finish Domaine Martin dates back Provencal herbs, or a to 1905. Julien Martin passed Mediterranean salad. Enjoy! the property to his son Jules WOMC Rating in 1947. Jules bought more 86 Points

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REGULAR MEMBER ITEM # DESCRIPTION PRICE/ DISC. QTY. REORDER PRICE/ TOTAL UNIT CASE/EACH Bordeaux, 2004. Chateau Tour Castillon $179.88/cs L1108C $22.99 34% “Black fruit, roasted coffee, licorice” $14.99/ea Cotes du Rhone, 2005. Domaine Martin $167.88/cs L1108D $20.99 33% “Port, plum, anise, black pepper” $13.99/ea Chardonnay, 2006. Six Prongs $167.88/cs L1108E $18.99 26% “Gooseberry, kiwi, white pepper” $13.99/ea Sauv. Blanc, 2007. Domaine de la Couperie $167.88/cs L1108F $17.99 22% “Candied citrus, honeydew, fennel” $13.99/ea Grenache, 2006. Le Chene Noir $215.88/cs L1008C $21.99 18% “Strawberries, raspberries, red currant” $17.99/ea Tempranillo, 2005. Beronia $203.88/cs L1008D $20.99 19% “Mocha, toasted bread, coffee, cherry” $16.99/ea , 2005. Chapelle Sainte Barbe $191.88/cs L1008E $18.99 17% “Pink grapefruit, pineapple, almonds” $15.99/ea , 2006. Lake Chalice $191.88/cs L1008F $18.99 15% “Passion fruit, black currant, citrus” $15.99/ea Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005. Crescendo $227.88/cs L908C $31.99 41% “Blackberry, cedar, cinnamon spice” $18.99/ea Verdelho, 2006. Glendonbrook $143.88/cs L908D $17.99 33% “Fruit salad, sliced pineapple, pears” $11.99/ea Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005. Evans & Tate $179.88/cs L908E $23.99 38% “Cassis, blackberry, dark chocolate” $14.99/ea Chardonnay, 2006. Bianchi $203.88/cs L908F $22.99 26% “Meyer lemon, white peach, sweet pear” $16.99/ea Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006. Valle Vista $191.88/cs L808C $23.50 32% “Blackberry, cedar, cocoa, cinnamon” $15.99/ea , 2007. Les Demoiselles Coiffees $191.88/cs L808D $19.50 18% “Strawberry, plums, wet stone, tangerine” $15.99/ea /, 2006. Il Conte $143.88/cs L808E $19.50 39% “Dark chocolate, red licorice, white pepper” $11.99/ea Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc 2006. Glendonbrook $143.88/cs L808F $18.50 35% “Pear, melon, white flowers, pepper” $11.99/ea You must be a Limited Series Member Sub-Total to order Limited Series wines. 8.25% CA Sales Tax S&H TOTAL 7 WOMC-News1108 10/16/08 5:01 PM Page 8

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REGULAR MEMBER ITEM # DESCRIPTION PRICE/ DISC. QTY. REORDER PRICE/ TOTAL UNIT CASE/EACH Chardonnay, 2007. Las Rocas $83.88/cs 1108A $12.99 46% “Ripe lemon, pineapple, vanilla” $6.99/ea Cab. Sauv., 2005. Melanto Terrace $95.88/cs 1108B $14.99 46% “Black fruit, cedar, currants” $7.99/ea Merlot, 2005. Lawson Ranch $83.88/cs 1008A $12.99 46% “Blueberries, blackberries, wild cherry” $6.99/ea Torrontes, 2007. Baguala $83.88/cs 1008B $11.99 42% “Fragrant,floral, apricot, spice” $6.99/ea Sauvignon Blanc, 2007. Melanto $71.88/cs 908A $11.99 50% “Tropical, herbal spice, cut-grass” $5.99/ea Red Willie Blend, 2007. Master Peace $83.88/cs 908B $16.99 54% “Juicy black fruit, hint of earth, pepper” $6.99/ea Cab Sauvignon, 2006. Sycamore Lane $83.88/cs 808A $13.99 50% “Fresh red cherries, vanilla, herbal spice” $6.99/ea Sauvignon Blanc, 2008. La Palma $83.88/cs 808B $11.99 42% “Citrus, green apples, grapefruit” $6.99/ea Sauvignon Blanc, 2007. Graffiti $71.88/cs 708A $12.99 54% “Pineapple,SOLD wet stone,OUT Meyer lemon” $5.99/ea , 2007. Patio De Tango $83.88/cs 708B $14.99 53% “Bing cherry, plum, nutmeg” $6.99/ea Cabernet Sauvignon, 2002. Hillcrest $95.88/cs 608A $18.99 58% “Black currant, mocha, coffee” $7.99/ea Pinot Grigio, 2007. Arancio $83.88/cs 608B $12.99 46% “Magnolia, floral, ripe citrus” $6.99/ea , 2007. Crooked Limb $83.88/cs 508A $12.99 46% “Honeysuckle,SOLD OUTapple, pears” $6.99/ea Syrah, 2005. Lawson Ranch $95.88/cs 508B $15.99 50% “Red cherry, dark plum, pepper” $7.99/ea Red Blend, 2005. Bangin Red $95.88/cs 408A $16.99 53% “ChocolateSOLD covered cherries,OUT mocha, berry” $7.99/ea Chardonnay, 2005. Andeluna $83.88/cs 408B $11.99 58% “Fig,SOLD honey, exotic OUT mango” $6.99/ea Sub-Total 8.25% CA Sales Tax S&H TOTAL 8 WOMC-News1108 10/16/08 5:01 PM Page 9

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WINE OF THE MONTH CLUB GIFT BASKETS ULTIMATE INDULGENCE This is out-the-door our biggest basket. A stylish stamped metal tub filled with both sweet and savory goodies. Hand picked by our staff in a demoractic vote, each item was selected for out right quality. This gift will absolutely make a huge impression on the recipient. Basket includes: one bottle of 2007 Grove , one bottle 2006 St. Lucas Chardonnay, one bottle 2007 Arancio Pinot Grigio, one bottle 2006 Canyon Oaks Merlot,CaPachios Crackers, White Fudge and Almond Popcorn, Chocolate by numbers, East Shore Pretzels, Miss Scarlet’s OliveTapanade, Yurosek Farms Pistachios, Be-Bop Biscotti, Classic VA Peanut Brittle, Roasted Garlic Cheese, Theo Chocolate Phinney Bar, Wafer Cookies, Summer Sausage, Chocolate Earthquake Cake, assorted hard candies. Arrives in a festive red and copper bucket. #UIB $149.95 Free Shipping $149.95 THE CONNOISSEUR We searched to find the perfect six bottle carrying and storage case. Our travels landed this wonderful wood and leather chest. Sure to impress the discriminating wine lover. Gift includes: One bottle each: 2005 Jungle Room Sauvignon Blanc, 2007 Arancio Pinot Grigio,2007 Graffiti Sauvignon Blanc, 2007 Patio De Tango Malbec, 2002 Hillcrest Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004 Trewa Syrah, waiters corkscrew and wine pourers. Arrives in our impressive six bottle carrying case. #CONB $99.95 Free Shipping $99.95 WINE AND CHEESE PICNIC It’s like a private party in a tote! Everything you need to create your own special picnic with that special someone. Basket includes: One bottle of 2002 Hillcrest Cabernet Sauvignon, one bottle 2005 Andeluna Chardonnay, Northwood’s Cheese with Pinot Grigio, The Works Crackers, assorted hard candies. Delivered in our insulated double wine tote complete with cheese board, knife and corkscrew. #WCPB $59.95 Free Shipping $59.95 Add this amount to GIFT ORDER TOTAL on line 1 on Order Form on page 10 GIFT ORDERS TOTAL

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BORDEAUX, 2004. CHATEAU TOUR CASTILLON COTES DU RHONE, 2005. DOMAINE MARTIN Date Tested Color Date Tested Color Nose Nose Taste Taste Tracking Notes Tracking Notes Date Comments Date Comments Date Comments Date Comments Date Comments Date Comments

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A report on how previous LIMITED SERIES Selections are faring with age. Obtained from actual tastings on wines under cellar conditions and/or vintner, importer or wholesaler surveys.

November 2004 Chardonnay, 2001. Mount Eden. Drink now. Moulin Noir, 2001. Montagne. Drink now. November 2005 Cab Sauvignon, 2002. James Judd & Son. Drink through 2008. Syrah, 2003. Finca La Linda. Drink now through 2010. November 2006 Syrah, 2003. La Filice. Drink through 2010. Merlot, 2003. Red Horse Ranch. Drink through 2009. November 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005. Totino. Drink through 2011. Sangiovese, 2003. Eagle & Rose. Drink through 2010.

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-: Classic in all senses. Nose, mouth feel, varietal indications. -: Quality wine with redeeming value. Worth every penny. -: Great value for the quality. Great example of what the wine should be considering terrior, grape and price. -: For the price and quality, the wine is good but no over redeeming value. -: Poor value for the price and not even worth the alcohol content.  or Less: If you dump it, you’ll be charged for toxic clean-up.

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ADVENTURES IN GOOD FOOD This is a delicious way to prepare chicken You can savor the best when you make this with the authentic flavors of the region. It pasta recipe and sip a glass of Las Rocas will pair beautifully with Domaine Martin Chardonnay while preparing it. Remember Cotes du Rhone. to save a glass for dinner, too.

CHICKEN PROVENCAL PASTA WITH SHRIMP INGREDIENTS: AND SCALLOPS 1 whole chicken, cut up INGREDIENTS: 6 Tbsp. olive oil 1 lb. shelled shrimp 1-1/2 Tbsp. butter 1 lb. bay scallops 1 cup Domaine Martin du Rhone 1 cup chopped onions 2 cloves garlic, peeled 2 Tbsp. butter White pepper 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. sugar 1 cup dry 4 tomatoes (peeled, seeded, 1 Tbsp. chicken bouillon granules juiced & chopped) 1 tsp. dried crushed basil 4 anchovy fillets in oil 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. dried basil 1/2 tsp. pepper 16 pitted black olives 1 can Italian style stewed tomatoes 8 pitted green olives 16 oz. linguine 1/2 cup melted butter PREPARATION: 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Heat the oil with the butter in a large heavy Parsley saucepan and brown the chicken pieces. Add the white wine then bring to a boil. Turn the PREPARATION: heat very low. Add the garlic, pepper, sugar and tomatoes. Cook for 30 minutes. Cut the Sauté onion in 2 Tbsp butter and olive oil anchovy fillets into small pieces. Add the until tender, but not brown. Stir in wine, anchovies and basil with the olives. Cook bouillon, basil, salt and pepper. Bring to a over moderate heat for a further 20 minutes. boil then reduce heat. Cook 12 to 15 minutes Serve over rice. or until 2/3 of the liquid evaporates. Add shrimp and scallops and simmer for 5 minutes or until tender. Be very careful not to overcook the seafood. Stir in tomatoes and heat through. Toss pasta with butter; add seafood, Parmesan cheese and parsley.

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he south-east of Nantes, close to prides itself on the Atlantic Ocean. The producing a great estate has been family variety of fresh, owned since 1950. Three deliciousT wines of great generations have passed finesse and character. The down the exquisite region lies along the longest winemaking heritage. river in France, the last wild Claude Cogne’and his son river in all of Europe. It Yann are now tending runs 630 miles from the 80 acres of vineyards, mountains of central France following sustainable to the coast of Brittany. This farming practices. is all vineyard country. The total wine production Domaine de la Couperie was 2007 makes it the third largest one of the first domains in AOC, Appellation d’Origine the area to plant Sauvignon Domaine de Controlee, in France. It is the Blanc. (This is typically la Couperie largest white wine region in France and the second country—the grape used to Sauvignon Blanc largest for . make the famous (saw-veehn-yawn It is famous for its wine.) The Cogne family blah) natural beauty, magnificent determined that the soil, chateaux, cozy towns, and which is full of clay, silt, and Pays Nantais most importantly, for its limestone, is very similar to France quality, affordable wines. , where some of the best Sauvignon Blanc in the Color: The length of the river offers world is grown. They Pale green many terrains, soils, and were right to plant silver hues climate. Thus, the Loire Sauvignon Blanc, and their Valley produces all sorts of wine proves it. Nose: wines: red, white, and rosé; Candied citrus, still, sparkling, dry, and The 2007 Domaine de la honeydew, sweet. This is cool climate Couperie Sauvignon Blanc fresh-cut grass pours a pale green with winemaking which insures Palate: that all the wines, no matter glints of silver. The nose how ripe, will always have a is uplifting with candied Light-bodied, lively lean acidity to balance the citrus, honeydew, and acidity, green melon, ripeness and alcohol. freshly-cut grass. The palate fennel, chalk is dry, light and lively with The area is divided into five green melon, fennel, and Finish: major regions: Pays Nantais, chalk. The finish is fresh and Very fresh finish Anjou, Saumur, Touraine, lingering. It’s a great pairing and Centre Loire. Domaine with goat cheese, sushi, and WOMC Rating de la Couperie is from Pays shell fish. Nantais. The region is 86 Points

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