Written by Doug Werner & Kenneth Go Produced by Green’s Discount Beverages Fall 2016
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 Preston King (Sales Associate) Erin Hester (Sales Associate) Kurt Huffstetler (Wine Consultant) Kat Kaster (Wine Consultant) Germany Holmes (Sales Associate) Luca Vaccado (Sales Associate) 2016 Winery of the Year
We take our Winery of the Year accolade quite seriously. Every year for the past 23, we have tasted through hundreds of samples in our search for a winery that meets the following criteria: 1)-Produces consistently excellent wine throughout its product line. 2)-Sets its retail prices in a range that we feel represents good value when compared with its peers. 3)-Makes wine in sufficient quantities so they don’t have to be allocated. Antinori has met the standard. The Antinori family of Florence (one of the world’s oldest and most distinguished wine producers) has lived in Tuscany since the 14th century and celebrated its 630th anniversary as wine makers in 2015. The current company president, Marchese Piero Antinori, believes in the tradition that the primary role of wine is to accompany food and enhance the dining experience. In Florence, the Antinori family has led a “Renaissance” in Italian wine making by combining long traditions, a love of authenticity and a dynamic innovative spirit. invites you to try these fantastic wines from Antinori; we are sure you will enjoy them as much as we do. Doug Werner South Carolina Wine Director
Antinori Tignanello 2012 Antinori Guado al Tasso Green’s Cash Price: $89.99 2011 “Aromas of blackcurrants and Green’s Cash Price: $89.99 blueberries with hints of lavender and “Inky in both color and flavor with violets. Full body, chewy and polished black currant and blackberry notes, tannins and a long, flavorful finish. A this is pure and focused, with well- beautifully linear and polished red. integrated tannins and a saturated Give it time to show it all but this is finish echoing the fruit. Best from 2016 through 2024.” already a beauty. The depth and class to this are indeed impressive.” Rated 92 Points-Wine Spectator Rated 96 Points-James Suckling
10% discount with the purchase of 6 bottles or more (Mixed or Solid) greensbeverages.com Antinori Pian Delle Vigne graphite, chamomile and ground anise framed by rapier-like acidity that creates a sleek, almost lean impression on the Brunello Di Montalcino zesty finish. Smart Buy.” 2010 Rated 91 Points-Wine Spectator Green’s Cash Price: $49.99 *National Average Retail Price: Antinori Chianti $55.00 Classico Peppoli 2013 “Broad and savory, with leather, licorice Green’s Cash Price: $14.99 and spice notes leading the submerged cherry and plum fruit. This is well- *National Average Retail Price: balanced, showing more power than elegance and finishing $18.00 long.” “Some dried fruit with strawberry and lemon rind on the nose and Rated 93 Points-Wine Spectator palate. Medium to full body. Tangy tannins. Pèppoli is always Antinori Chianti Classico excellent.” Riserva 2011 Rated 92 Points- James Suckling Green’s Cash Price: $24.99 “A powerful, concentrated style, boasting Antinori Santa cherry, plum, leather, earth and tobacco Cristina Rosso 2014 flavors. Fine intensity propels the long, spice- and earth-tinged finish. Balanced Green’s Cash Price: $7.99 overall.” *National Average Retail Rated 91 Points-Wine Spectator Price: $10.00 Ruby red in color with purple Antinori Villa Toscana highlights, the wine shows fruity aromas, particularly those of Rosso 2013 cherries and berry fruits. The wine is supple on the palate Green’s Cash Price: $14.99 and possesses a strong fruity flavor and finish. *National Average Retail Price: $17.00 Antinori Villa Toscana “Rich and firmly structured, White 2015 supporting black cherry, plum Green’s Cash Price: $7.99 and spice flavors. Leans toward the dry side, with enough fruit for balance. Sangiovese, *National Average Retail Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. Drink now through Price: $12.00 2022.” Straw yellow with green highlights, Rated 89 Points-Wine Spectator the wine has intense aromas which recall bananas, orange flowers, and roses. On the palate it is soft, tasty, and with a fine aromatic Antinori Bramito persistence and is very pleasurable to drink. del Cervo Chardonnay 2014 Green’s Cash Price: $14.99 *National average price computed from Wine-Searcher. *National Average Retail com, the world’s number one search engine of wine stores, Price: $17.00 winery and wine auctions from the price list of over 15,000 “There’s density to this wine merchants. minerally white, with flavors of kumquat, white cherry,
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FALL 2016 • PAGE 2 New Addition to 90+ Point Club
The major wine critics use the 100 point scale as a quick benchmark for the wines they review. Those rated 90 points or more are considered the finest available. is proud to present just a few of the recently crowned 90 points plus new arrivals that are now in our stores.
Ridge Estate frame. A mouthwatering vein runs throughout. Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier, Semillon and Muscat Canelli.” Chardonnay 2014 RATED 90 POINTS WINE SPECTATOR Green’s Cash Price: $49.99 *National Average Retail Price: $57.00 Mas d’en Compte “Starts assertively oaky, with “Black Slate - cedar and matchstick notes, Porrera” but transitions into a more compelling elixir, offering a Priorat-2013 rich mix of pear, melon, honeydew and spice flavors as the oak Green’s Cash Price: $19.99 recedes and lets the fruit come forth.” *National Average Retail RATED 93 POINTS-WINE SPECTATOR Price: $22.00 “…a blend of 60% Grenache Franciscan Estate and 40% Carignan aged in a combination of concrete tanks. Large wood foudres and Magnificat 2012 smaller French oak barrels. The wine offers loads of licorice and Green’s Cash Price: $39.99 black raspberries and seems to represent the quintessential *National Average Retail style of Priorat in its opulence – floral, blueberry and black Price: $49.00 raspberry fruit, intense minerality and silky, lush tannins.” “Mostly Cabernet Sauvignon (73 RATED 95 POINTS-ROBERT PARKER’S WINE ADVOCATE percent) and Merlot (19 percent), this blend includes small amounts Intrinsic Cabernet of Petit Verdot, Malbec and Franc. Time in oak has given a coal-black Sauvignon 2014 depth to its substantial tannins, while the fruit percolates Green’s Cash Price: $19.99 through with pungent cherry skin and juicier cherry-flesh *National Average Retail Price: $23.00 flavors. The dark, espresso-roast scent of oak continues in the “Firm in texture, brimming with raspberry, finish, needing cellar time to meld completely with the fruit.” black cherry, violet and herb flavors that RATED 90 POINTS- WINE & SPIRITS come together harmoniously on the finish against refined tannins. Has presence and Conundrum White Blend 2014 persistence.” Green’s Cash Price: $22.99 RATED 92 POINTS-WINE SPECTATOR “Fragrant and juicy, offering a charming mix of honeysuckle, peach, apple and lemon verbena, set on a light and effortless
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FALL 2016 • PAGE 3 Duboeuf Pouilly Terrazas de los Andes Fuisse-2014 Reserva Malbec 2013 Green’s Cash Price: $19.99 Green’s Cash Price: $15.99 *National Average Retail *National Average Retail Price: $23.00 Price: $19.00 “Dubouef has been working “A young Malbec that shows with fruit from the Beranger’s blackberry, flowers and minerals. five acres of vines in Solutre Full body, fresh acidity and a bright, for more than 20 years. In 2014, focused finish that’s subtle and savory.” they produced a wine with a RATED 92 POINTS- JAMES SUCKLING cashmere texture and a complex essence of limestone. It’s round and sumptuous, with hints of sweetness that extend the flavor for shellfish risotto or chicken with wild mushrooms.” Hahn Winery GSM (Grenache, Syrah RATED 92 POINTS-WINE & SPIRITS and Mourvèdre) 2014 Green’s Cash Price: $11.99 Ruffino Modus 2012 *National Average Retail Price: $14.00 Green’s Cash Price: $17.99 “Offers plenty of personality, with aromas of cherry, white *National Average Retail pepper and smoky herb leading to zesty flavors of raspberry Price: $26.00 and licorice.” “A silky and refined red with currant, RATED 90 POINTS-WINE SPECTATOR berry, mineral and dried flower aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, Ferrari-Carano Fume flavorful and delicious. A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.” Blanc 2014 RATED 94 POINTS- JAMES SUCKLING Green’s Cash Price: $10.99 *National Average Retail Price: $14.00 Borsao Tres Picos “…the 2014 Fumé Blanc has a Garnacha 2014 delightful, rather compelling, big sweet kiss of caramelized Green’s Cash Price: $16.99 citrus, melons, a touch of peach and tropical fruits. Whatever “The outstanding 2014 Tres Picos French oak they use seems pushed way to the background, (Garnacha) is 100% Grenache and the wine is exuberantly fruity, even effusive, with good and comes from some of their acidity and always has stunning purity of character. This is a oldest Grenache vineyards on the beauty...” slopes of the Moncayo Mountains…It’s a beautiful wine, with RATED 90 POINTS-ROBERT PARKER’S WINE ADVOCATE plenty of Southern Rhône-like black cherry liqueur, garrigue, pepper, licorice and spice. It is medium to full-bodied, lusty *National average price computed from Wine-Searcher. and heady. This is a beauty to drink over the next 2-3 years.” 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. VISIT OUR WEBSITE greensbeverages.com Not responsible for typographical errors
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FALL 2016 • PAGE 4 20 WINE VALUES FOR $10 OR LESS 2016-FALL ISSUE!
This is our most popular feature. The wine tasting team scours the world to find what we believe are the best wines around for under $10. We found selections from Australia, Argentina, France, Italy, California, Chile, New Zealand, and Spain. There are a lot of different flavors and styles to enjoy, and all are very good quality. Doug Werner, Green’s South Carolina Wine Director
Villa Maria Private Irony Monterey County Bin Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay 2015-New Zealand 2014-California Green’s Cash Price: $9.99 Green’s Cash Price: $9.99 *National Average Retail Price: *National Average Retail Price: $12.00 $13.00 “Light and crisp, with tangy lime, “Classic and elegant, Irony Monterey melon and peach flavors that are Chardonnay opens with enticing succulent and smooth, finishing aromas of citrus, honey, green apple juicy, with plenty of focus and intensity.” and hints of soft, toasty oak. This medium-bodied Chardonnay Rated 90 Points-Wine Spectator offers a full, rich mouth-feel complemented by flavors of melon, lemon-lime, stone fruit and hints of spice and oak, which lead to Château Boisson Bordeaux White a long, elegant finish.” 2015-France Winemaker’s Notes Green’s Cash Price: $9.99 Montmassot Picpoul de Pinet “Break from those boring one-dimensional Chardonnays and enjoy this bright and fresh, well-balance delight. Citrus and 2014-France vanilla flavors with a crisp and clean mouth-feel. Well balanced Green’s Cash Price: $8.99 with good structure and consistently good!” *National Average Retail Price: $12.00 www.misaimports.com “Bright and fresh…aromas of flowers, citrus fruits, aniseed and fennel. The flavors are sharp and clean with nuances of melons and peaches with a back end of minerality. A wonderful wine to have as an aperitif with cold seafood salads.” A Wine & Spirit Guild Selection greensbeverages.com
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FALL 2016 • PAGE 5 Château Jeanguillon Entre-Deux-Mers- Antinori Villa Blanc-2015-France Bianco 2015-Italy Green’s Cash Price: $9.99 Green’s Cash Price: $7.99 “With a beautiful yellow color, the Château Jeanguillon is fruity *National Average Retail and well balanced. Its intense bouquet evokes passion fruit. Price: $12.00 This fruity character continues on the palate. A blend of 45% “Straw yellow in color with Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Sémillon and 25% Sauvignon Gris.” greenish highlights, the wine www.misaimports.com is elegant and delicate in its aromas, which recall fresh Split Creek Farms fruit, like lemon, oranges, and grapefruit. The flavors are balanced, with good length anda Sonoma County savory finish and aftertaste. Blend: 50% Trebbiano Toscano and Chardonnay-2014 Malvasia Toscana, 35% Pinot Blanc and Pinot Grigio, 15% Rhine Green’s Cash Price: $9.99 Riesling.” *National Average Retail Price: Winemaker’s Notes $13.00 Straw, light yellow color; ripe peach, Borsao Blanco Selección-2015-Spain melon and pineapple aromas; medium Green’s Cash Price: $6.99 bodied, nicely textured; ripe apple and “Borsao Blanco is straw yellow and has strong citric and tropical melon flavors with a light touch of oak. fruit aromas. In the mouth it’s creamy and fresh, in perfect Green’s Wine Buyer harmony with the acidity.” Santa Cristina by Antinori Pinot Grigio A Jorge Ordonez Selection 2015-Italy Green’s Cash Price: $8.99 RED WINES: *National Average Retail Price: $12.00 Château Jeanguillon Bordeaux “Straw yellow in color, the wine shows delicate aromas of orange flowers, bananas and tropical fruit. On the palate, the Supérieur-2014-France flavors are savory, refreshing and contain notes that recall the Green’s Cash Price: $9.99 fruit first felt on the nose.” “Dark crimson in color, Château Jeanguillon offers a very pleasant, opulent bouquet of cherry, plum cake, ripe Winemaker’s Notes blackberries, and blueberries. The berry notes continue on the palate, where they meld with hints of vanilla and spice. The Vega Sindoa Un-oaked Chardonnay- tannins are properly rounded and endow the wine with a soft, 2015-Spain fruity mouth-feel. A blend of 50% Merlot; 30% Cabernet Franc Green’s Cash Price: $8.99 and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon.” “Aromatic and inviting, this refreshing Chardonnay offers www.misaimports.com mouthwatering citrus, pear and apple notes, with an intriguing minerality. The clean, fruity palate culminates in a crisp finish, Leese-Fitch Cabernet inviting you back for another sip.” Sauvignon A Jorge Ordonez Selection 2014-California Green’s Cash Price: $9.99 “Sourced from California’s specific growing regions to hit the sweet spot on its varietals, this vintage opened up in stages, starting with an iron, earthy, cherry-tobacco
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FALL 2016 • PAGE 6 on the nose. Much of the Cab was sourced from Lodi, which McWilliams Hanwood Estate Shiraz brought out the ripe cherry and a touch of mint. The dry tannins that inched in may be the influence of the Cabernet Sauvignon 2013-Australia grown in cooler Northern California areas such as Clarksburg. Green’s Cash Price: $8.99 Paso Robles offered the Merlot-its mocha and tart red fruit “McWilliam’s Shiraz exhibits a vibrant reddish-purple hue, showing through. Fine acidity and an undertone of oak-caramel offering a tease of what’s to come on the palate. Plum and and baking spices keep this food-worthy red tones and lively.” raspberry fruit flavors are nestled among the rhubarb and black cherry flavors that are layered with notes of chocolate. Vanilla Rated 91 Points-The Tasting Panel and spice characters emerge with hints of oak, giving way to an Domaine de Verquière Côtes du Rhône elegant finish.” 2015-France Winemaker’s Notes Green’s Cash Price: $9.99 19 Crimes Cabernet A wine with a dark red color, with purple notes. The nose is expressive with tones of black fruits and spices. On the palate, Sauvignon 2014-Australia the wine is round and full-bodied, with attractive and soft Green’s Cash Price: $8.99 tannins. “Soft and plush and loaded up with dark fruits, there’s a lick of vanilla on the back Green’s Wine Buyer end, while the tannins are ripe and smooth, making this an easy drinking red with lots of Menage a Trois flavor.” Silk Soft Red Winemaker’s Notes Blend 2014- California Santa Cristina by Antinori Rosso Green’s Cash Price: $8.99 2014-Italy *National Average Retail Green’s Cash Price: $7.99 Price: $12.00 *National Average Retail Price: $10.00 “While the gossamer texture is sensually appealing, and the “Ruby red in color with purple highlights, the wine shows an tannins refined and graceful, the flavor profile of this blend of intense and complex nose of ripe red fruit as well as balsamic Pinot Noir, Malbec and Syrah is not the feminine creature one and eucalyptus and mint. Full and supple on the palate, it is a may image. On the nose, heady fragrance of freshly ground wine with a complex and fruity finish and lingering aftertaste.” espresso beans and a meaty richness occur. Sweet Bing Winemaker’s Notes cherries surface in a bath of melted chocolate. The result is an orchestration of good will to the palate.” Dona Paula Los Cardos Malbec Rated 90 Points-The Tasting Panel 2015-Argentina Leese-Fitch Pinot Noir 2013-California Green’s Cash Price: $5.99 Green’s Cash Price: $9.99 *National Average Retail Price: $9.00 *National Average Retail Price: $12.00 “Intense purplish red color. Sweet, spicy and intense aromas, with notes of red fruits and herbs (such as Herbes de Provence). “Tar, leather, blackberry and basil: that’s a complex start for a In the mouth, this wine is soft, velvety, fresh, and well balanced.” value-driven Pinot Noir, but this one has stepped up its game. The rustic middle is crowded with deep rich earth and minerals Rated 92 Points-The Tasting Panel and the flavors endure through the finish.” Rated 91 Points-The Tasting Panel
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FALL 2016 • PAGE 7 Robert Mondavi “On the nose, lovely rose petal, strawberry, and sour cherry aromas mingle with complementary scents of smoky oak. Soft Private Selection and round with good length and richness on the palate, enjoy Pinot Noir (1.5lt)-2012 this delectable Pinot Noir with grilled salmon, herb-roasted Green’s Cash Price $8.99 chicken, baked ham, or lighter pork dishes.” *National Average Retail Price: Winemaker’s Notes $18.00
Wholesaler “Fall Cleaning” has done it again. We’ve found the best wholesaler close-out wines in the business, and are passing the savings on to you. You won’t believe the superb quality wines we found at distressed prices, starting with the ones listed below - Green’s Wine Buyer
Franciscan “Magnificat” Ruffino Modus 2012 Napa Valley Bordeaux Green’s Cash Price $17.99 Blend-2012 *National Average Retail Price: $27.00 Green’s Cash Price $39.99 “A silky and refined red with currant, *National Average Retail Price: berry, mineral and dried flower $49.00 aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, flavorful and delicious. A blend of “Firm and complex, with enticing Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon aromas of dark and red berry, spice, and Merlot.” cedar and graphite. Tightly focused and very Bordeaux-like, showing restraint and structure. RATED 94 POINTS-JAMES SUCKLING Ends long and fruity...” RATED 90 POINTS-WINE SPECTATOR Mark West Oregon Pinot Noir 2013 Clos du Bois Marlstone Green’s Cash Price $14.99 2012 *National Average Retail Price: Green’s Cash Price $29.99 $23.00 *National Average Retail Price: “Light to medium ruby, garnet $47.00 color; aromatic and delicate in “A blend 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, the nose, pretty red fruit, on the strawberry side, very good 21% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 1% depth; medium bodied, pert on the palate, fine structure; Cabernet Franc, 1% Malbec…This dry, nice acidity, well balanced; bright, red fruit flavors, nice wine has inky black color with a ruby persistence; medium finish pleasing aftertaste. “ red hue, complex aromas of blackberry, black current, mocha, RATED 88 POINTS-WINE.COM roasted oak, and graphite. In the mouth, dense blackberry with a lush and silky texture and chewy tannins.” WINEMAKER’S NOTES
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FALL 2016 • PAGE 8 Brews News
Recommendations By adam tolsm a , GReen’s senioR BeeR BuyeR autumnal abundance seasonal sips full of flavor
all is a fantastic beer season. Warm days and cool nights complement more solid malty beer. And fall easily has the most seasonals with Oktoberfests and increas- ingly over the last few years, pumpkin beers. Originally viewed skeptically by purists and the more experimental alike, pumpkin beers have found a strong Fniche among craft beer drinkers. Ranging from brews with a hint of pumpkin to full pumpkin pie spice, the popularity of this style is undeniable. On a more traditional note, the Germans have been making Oktoberfests for about two centuries. Amber color, medium body and toasted malt make this a style designed for beers to try: easy drinking (as the millions of liter-chugging revelers in Munich can attest each year). victory Festbier The Oktoberfest style is great for cool nights, tailgates, and especially with favorites such samuel adams octoberfest as grilled chicken, sausage and burgers. The toasted malt really complements the browning and searing from the grill. sierra nevada oktoberfest Stock up early—these beers are as fleeting as the season! harpoon octoberfest ayinger oktoberfest 500ml southern tier Pumking new holland ichabod harpoon uFo Pumpkin left hand oktoberfest Paulaner oktoberfest brooklyn oktoberfest - fotolia.com a G Giva beer
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Green’s Presents • Green’s 2016 Winery of the Year ANTINORI • New Addition to Green’s 90+ Point Club • 20 Wine Values for $10 or Less
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Let Green’s Be Your Party Planner! Our Green’s Wine Consultants have years of experience in helping customers with wine and food combinations and figuring out the quantity of wine and other beverages needed to supply a party. Please don’t hesitate to use our expertise. Greenville Store: Myrtle Beach Store: Columbia Stores: 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 Preston King (Sales Associate) Erin Hester (Sales Associate) Kurt Huffstetler (Wine Consultant) Kat Kaster (Wine Consultant) Germany Holes (Sales Associate) Luca Vaccaro (Sales Associate)