Monday, August 29, 2011

WOW: Winery Feature--Dry Creek Vineyards

WOW: Wine of the Week


Winery Feature: Dry Creek Vineyards

Dry Creek Vineyards

Dry Creek Vineyards are an Uncorked staple!  Never have we seen a less than exemplary wine produced by these vineyards.  While it may be as close to a household name as Kendall Jackson, Dry Creek remains a hidden gem producing quality wines at value price points.  This week Uncorked is pleased to feature five selections from Dry Creek Vineyards.

In their own words: "Today, our second-generation family owned winery continues to evolve and grow to meet the demands of a global wine marketplace.  The primary mission of our winery is to produce distinctive wines that over deliver on quality.  For more than 30 years, this pursuit of winemaking excellence has lead to many international awards and accolades. With a loyal following of wine club members and customers, the future of Dry Creek Vineyard has never been brighter."

In Uncorked's words:  These wines never disappoint and we are pleased to bring all five offerings to our clients at prices far under standard retail cost for these selections.  With the exception of the Old Vines Zinfandel all of the Dry Creek products are less than $20.00 per bottle!

***Please note that ShopUncorked.com and Uncorked Wine Consulting will be altering shipping schedules based on the summer temperatures.  Please contact Courtney directly at courtney@uncorkedwineconsulting.com with any questions or concerns.***

Monday, August 22, 2011

WOW: Clos Pegase--NEW Pricing!

WOW: Wine of the Week


Clos Pegase NEW Special Pricing: The Perfect Pair!

Clos Pegase Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir

As Fall approaches many vineyards start clearing out current inventory to make way for the new releases.  This is one of Uncorked's favorite time of year!  The ability to pass along even deeper pricing to our clients on quality products!

Special pricing for three Clos Pegase products are featured this week as our WOW: Wines of the Week.  Quantities of the Clos Pegase Sauvignon Blanc 2006 and Pinot Noir 2006 and 2007 are limited.  Each of these wines will make nice additions to your wine cellar or are perfect for late summer consumption immediately.

Tasting notes are below.  Hesitation will certainly result in you missing out on this deal.  Order this perfect pair today for yourself or even send it as a gift.  But whatever you do, please ENJOY it!

Clos Pegase "Mitsuko's Vineyard" Sauvignon Blanc 2006 Tasting Notes

Filled with vibrant and pure Sauvignon Blanc varietal character: gooseberry, fresh cut hay, grapefruit, kiwi and quince. The palate is soft and supple on entry, with expansive fruit on the middle. Bright and refreshing acidity tempers the opulent and supple mouth feel and finish.
Was: $17.99/bottle     NOW: $15.99

Clos Pegase "Mitsuko's Vineyard" Pinot Noir 2006 Tasting Notes

The nose has intense black and red cherry aromas, with cranberry, blackberry and plum notes. On the palate, the influence of smoky and charry oak combines with a hint of rhubarb and licorice and unfolds as a tight and seamless, powerful yet elegant wine with long finish.
Was: $34.99/bottle     NOW: $25.99

Clos Pegase "Mitsuko's Vineyard" Pinot Noir 2007 Tasting Notes

The nose has intense blackberry and dark-fruit tones with notes of toasty oak and grilled bacon. On the palate, this medium- to full-bodied Pinot Noir has a seamless and linear presence. Great fatness and elegance leads to a long finish.
Was: $34.99/bottle     NOW: $25.99


***Please note that ShopUncorked.com and Uncorked Wine Consulting will be altering shipping schedules based on the summer temperatures.  Please contact Courtney directly at courtney@uncorkedwineconsulting.com with any questions or concerns.***

Monday, August 15, 2011

WOW: White HOT or HOT Whites?! You Decide!

WOW: Wine of the Week


White HOT or HOT Whites?  You Decide!

White HOT or HOT Whites

Clearly August is a force to be reckoned with...the record high temperatures all over the country have all of us reminiscing of cooler spring or fall days.  Never fear, these  hot summer days are soon to be just a memory and, at some point (in January the way this summer has been), we will be fondly day dreaming of warmer weather.  The very best thing to do now is to find wines to compliment and combat the heat Mother Nature is doling out.  The two white wine features this week are sure to do just that.  ShopUncorked.com has secured pricing for WELL under the typical retail price for each of these gems...we save you over $4 per bottle!  Quantities are limited though...so get your white-hot (hot-white?) deal TODAY!  

Cinco Sentidos Torrontés 2007 Tasting Notes

Its lemon yellow color with green hues is extremely brilliant.  An expressive aroma, with notes of citric fruits, limes and flowers is inviting.  Fruit notes with an end of elegant mouth feel, persistent and perfectly balanced.Its luscious body and creamy texture will give you pleasure throughout the long finish.

Mount Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Tasting Notes

Clear and bright with pale green and straw highlights. Fragrant and intense with passion fruit, grapefruit and lime on the nose. An excellent balance between crisp acidity and concentration with a long, clean finish.

***Please note that ShopUncorked.com and Uncorked Wine Consulting will be altering shipping schedules based on the summer temperatures.  Please contact Courtney directly at courtney@uncorkedwineconsulting.com with any questions or concerns.***

Monday, August 1, 2011

WOW: Wines with Spanish Flair!

WOW: Wine of the Week

Hot, Hot, Hot:  NEW Wines with Spanish Flair!



Looking for something new and exciting?  Stuck in a wine-rut?  (Although that never seems like a bad place!) Uncorked has unearthed some new varietals for your palate's pleasure.

Have you ever tried a Viura, Malvasia, Tempranillo Blanco blend?  Or what about a Prieto Picudo or a Mencia?  Three new Spanish wines and varietals have been added to the Uncorked website.  And all wines are under $15 per bottle!

Indulge your experimental nature (we know you have one!) and try these wines today...Uncorked is confident that you'll be pleased with these new choices.  Want to know more about each varietal:

Viura (also called Macabeo):  Widely grown in Rioja.  The grape is used to make mildly acidic and young white wines mostly suitable for early consumption or blending with other varietals.  It is often the main grape of white Rioja and is sometimes blended in small amounts with Tempranillo and red Garnacha, both in unoaked and oaked versions.  Commonly used as a blending grape for Cava as well.

Malvasia:  Traditionally a grape used to make fortified wines.

Tempranillo Blanco: Tempranillo Blanco, or White Tempranillo, is a relatively unknown grape, planted in tiny quantities exclusively in Rioja. The grape itself is the result of a natural mutation of the more common 'red' Tempranillo, and was only discovered in 1988 on a vine in a vineyard in Murillo de Rio Leza. DNA analysis discovered a natural 'albinism' affecting the genes that resulted in a yellow/green skin pigmentation instead of the usual blue/purple.

Prieto Picudo: Prieto Picudo is a red wine grape grown around Castilla-León in northern Spain. Mainly used in the production of general red wines known as Clarete.

Mencia: Primarily found in the northwestern part of Spain.  The Mencía grape can be seen as the axis around which all Bierzo wine making revolves. Few grape varieties better express the terroir of a region of calcareous clay and slate substrata.


***Please note that ShopUncorked.com and Uncorked Wine Consulting will be altering shipping schedules based on the summer temperatures.  Please contact Courtney directly at courtney@uncorkedwineconsulting.com with any questions or concerns.***