March 2011 France Newsletter Fifth Draft
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GrapevineJulyMarch 2009 2011 Price Chopper Plaza 1355 New Scotland Road Slingerlands, NY 12159 Price ChopperGrapevine Plaza 1355 New Scotland Road Slingerlands, NY 12159 518.439.5535 [email protected] www.slingerlandswine.com 518.439.5535 [email protected] www.slingerlandswine.com Store Hours: Mon – Fri, 9 – 9 & Sun, 12 – 6 Store Hours: Mon – Sat, 9 – 9 & Sun, 12 – 6 For the Love of France A Primer on French Wine a wide spectrum of wines. one of Franceʼs largest wine Beaujolais is the only district regions, producing mostly red that grows a different grape –– wines. Its grapes are Cabernet that being the Gamay grape. Sauvignon, Carignan, Cinsault, Grenache, Merlot and Mourvedre. Champagne, one of the most well-known wine regions in the Bordeaux is located in the world is east of Paris, west of southwest of France, bordered by Alsace and north of Burgundy. the Atlantic Ocean and accounts Its grapes include Chardonnay, for one third of Franceʼs wine Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. production. The grapes grown Only wine from here can be include Cabernet Sauvignon, called Champagne. From Merlot and Cabernet Franc for anywhere else, it is called reds, and Sauvignon Blanc and sparkling wine. Its chalky soil Semillion for whites. These produces exceptional wines. grapes are blended, using varying amounts of each red or Cotes du Rhone is in the white grape, creating a spectrum Rhone Valley, south of Lyon to of variety in Bordeaux wines. the Mediterranean. Its wines French wine: For some, those two are grown in which regions will range from full-bodied to fruity, The Loire Valley is thought to be words conjure thoughts of magic in help you to make a choice as and while up to thirteen different one of the most beautiful regions of a glass, beautiful, friendly wines you stare at all those bottles grapes can go into a Cotes du France and is where Vouvray is reflecting the terroir of the French with frequently long names. Rhone, the principal grapes are located. Situated in the west central region from which they come. For Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre part of France, its wines are others, French wine is complicated Alsace, the smallest wine and Cinsault. Any combination Cabernet Franc, Chenin Blanc and or intimidating or elitist and region in France, is in the of the thirteen can be used, but Sauvignon Blanc. something to be avoided at all northeast next to the German these are the most common. costs. Understanding a few basics, border. Alsatian wines can be So, the next time youʼre in the however, can go a long way in dry or sweet and include Provence, running along the store, stroll the aisles like youʼre chasing away those off-putting Gewurtztraminer, Cremant Mediterranean, is known for strolling through France, and give images and invite even the most d'Alsace, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Rosé wines which are crisp, its beautiful wines a try. You just skeptical wine drinkers to give Sylvaner, Tokay and Pinot Gris. dry and refreshing summer might be pleasantly surprised.♦ French wine a try. sippers and reds. The grapes Burgundy is on the eastern are mainly Rhone varietals. Incredible Savings! One thing to note: French wines side, from south of Paris down are not named for the grapes from to Lyon. Chardonnay and Languedoc-Rousillon is 15% off all Wine –– which they are produced but for the Pinot Noir are its wines, and its located on the Mediterranean Every Bottle, Sea from the Rhone River region from which they come. districts or sub-regions each Every Day!!! Therefore, knowing which grapes have different soils, resulting in west to the Pyrenees and is Wines from the 90's Club: Fine Wines Rated 90 Points or Above…Under $25 New 90s: Trapiche Broquel Malbec 2008 .............................................................90 pts. WE ..............Argentina ...................$12.49 ...................(reg $14.49) Maipe Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 ..........................................90 pts. RP ...............Argentina ...................$12.99 ...................(reg $14.99) Maiipe Reserve Malbec 2009 ...............................................................90 pts. RP ...............Argentina ...................$12.99 ...................(reg $14.99) Graffigna Reserve Malbec 2008 ...........................................................90 pts. RP ...............Argentina ...................$ 9.39 ....................(reg $10.99) Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier Shiraz-Viognier 2008 ...........................90 pts. WS ..............Australia ....................$15.29 ...................(reg $17.99) Petra Zingari 2008 ................................................................................90 pts. WA ...............Italy ...........................$11.89 ...................(reg $13.99) Joseph Carr Reserve Chardonnay 2008 ..............................................93 pts. WE ..............California ...................$21.49 ...................(reg $25.99) The Winnerʼs Tank Shiraz 2008 ............................................................90 pts. RP ...............Australia ....................$11.89 ...................(reg $13.99) Besllum Red Wine 2008 .......................................................................91 pts. RP ...............Spain .........................$12.99 ...................(reg $14.99) Embocadero Tempranillo 2008 .............................................................91 pts. RP ...............Spain .........................$11.99 ...................(reg $13.99) Catena Zapata 2008 .............................................................................91 pts. RP ...............Argentina ...................$16.99 ...................(reg $19.99) Starborough Sauvignon Blanc 2009 .....................................................90 pts. WS ..............Australia ....................$10.29 ...................(reg $12.49) Mezza Corona Teroldego Riserva 200X ...............................................91 pts. WE ..............Italy ...........................$18.69 ...................(reg $21.99) Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Blanc 2008 ........................................................91 pts. WS ..............Alsace .......................$19.99 ...................(reg $24.99) Chateau Rollan De By Medoc 2008 Top 100 (WS) ...............................90 pts. WS ..............France .......................$21.99 ...................(reg $25.99) Paul Jaboulet Gigondas ʻPierre Aiguilleʼ 2007 ......................................90 pts. W&S ............Rhone ........................$21.19 ...................(reg $32.99) Schramsberg Mirabelle Brut Rose ........................................................93 pts. WS ..............California ...................$22.99 ...................(reg $26.99) Domaine Carneros Brut by Taittinger 2006 ..........................................91 pts. WS ..............California ...................$20.99 ...................(reg $24.99) Roederer Estate Anderson Valley Brut .................................................92 pts. W&S ............California ...................$19.99 ...................(reg $24.99) Santa Margherita Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore .........................91 pts. W&S ............Italy ...........................$16.99 ...................(reg $19.99) Lamoreaux Landing Dry Riesling 2009 .................................................92 pts. W&S ............Finger Lakes .............$ 8.99 ...................(reg $10.49) Mollydooker ʻThe Boxerʼ Shiraz 2009 ...................................................91 pts. WS ..............Australia ....................$21.99 ...................(reg $27.99) Sterling Vineyards SVR Reserve Red Wine 2007 ................................91 pts. WE ..............Napa Valley ...............$25.49 ...................(reg $29.99) Dona Paula Estate Malbec 2009 ..........................................................90 pts. WS ..............Argentina ...................$11.99 ...................(reg $13.99) Starmont Chardonnay 2008 ..................................................................90 pts. WS ..............Napa Valley ...............$13.99 ...................(reg $16.49) Elk Cove Vineyards Pinot Gris 2009 Top 100 (WS) ..............................90 pts. WS ..............Willamette Valley ......$13.99 ...................(reg $15.99) Lancatay Malbec 2009 ..........................................................................90 pts. RP ...............Argentina ...................$ 8.49 ....................(reg $ 9.99) ✓ Georges Duboeuf Morgon 2009 ...........................................................93 pts. WS ..............France .......................$14.99 ...................(reg $17.99) Alamos Seleccion Malbec 2008 ............................................................90 pts. WE ..............Argentina ...................$16.99 ...................(reg $14.99) Casajus 2006 ........................................................................................91 pts. RP ...............Spain .........................$16.99 ...................(reg $ 19.99) E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone 2007 ...........................................................90 pts. RP ...............Rhone Valley .............$11.49 ...................(reg $13.49) Castello dʼAlbola Chianti Classico 2007 Top 100 (WS) ........................90 pts. WS ..............Chianti .......................$12.99 ...................(reg $14.99) Domaine de Nizas Syrah/Mourvedre/Grenache 2006 ..........................90 pts. WS ..............Languedoc ................$13.99