Monday, July 27, 2015

WOW: Righteous Rhone Rose!


WOW: Wine of the Week
 

Righteous Rhone Rose!
 

Chandon Nautical Summer Let's keep this simple:  This AMAZING, dry, beautiful, refreshing, delightfully pink wine direct from Cotes du Rhone is ONLY $10.14 per bottle!

Enough.  Said.  Sort of...

Product Description

The Moillard family has been cultivating vines in Nuits-Saint-Georges since the French Revolution. The arrival of the railway in Nuits-Saint-Georges opened up new commercial opportunities and the Maison Moillard began its activity as wine merchants in 1850.
In 1870, Symphorien Moillard’s son died while serving with the French Army in Algeria. His sister, Jeanne Moillard, took over the family trade and continued the tradition of the Maison Moillard.
In 1873, she married Maurice Thomas, himself an owner of Burgundy vineyards.
From generation to generation, the Thomas family extended the properties, buying up precious plots and developing the trade.
- See more at: http://www.bejot.com/en/nos-vins/nos-marques/moillard/#sthash.DbWblhY9.dpuf
The Moillard family has been cultivating vines in Nuits-Saint-Georges since the French Revolution. The arrival of the railway in Nuits-Saint-Georges opened up new commercial opportunities and the Maison Moillard began its activity as wine merchants in 1850.
In 1870, Symphorien Moillard’s son died while serving with the French Army in Algeria. His sister, Jeanne Moillard, took over the family trade and continued the tradition of the Maison Moillard.
In 1873, she married Maurice Thomas, himself an owner of Burgundy vineyards.
From generation to generation, the Thomas family extended the properties, buying up precious plots and developing the trade.
- See more at: http://www.bejot.com/en/nos-vins/nos-marques/moillard/#sthash.DbWblhY9.dpuf
Since 1850, when Symphorien Moillard created the Maison Moillard winery, the tradition of growing the best grapes and making the finest wines has been maintained. - See more at: http://www.bejot.com/en/nos-vins/nos-marques/moillard/#sthash.DbWblhY9.dpuf
The Moillard family has been cultivating vines in Nuits-Saint-Georges since the French Revolution.  The arrival of railways in Nuits-Saint-Georges opened up new commercial opportunities and the Maison Moillard began its activity as wine merchants in 1850.  In 1870, Symphorien Moillard's son died while serving with the French Army in Algeria.  His sister, Jeanne Moillard, took over the family trade and continued the tradition of the Maison Moillard.  In 1873 she married Maurice Thomas, himself an owner of Burgundy vineyards.  From generation to generation, the Thomas family extended the properties, buying up precious plots and delveloping the trade.

Moillard "Les Violettes" Cotes du Rhone Rose 2014 Tasting Notes

"Red fruits led by raspberry with strawberry, cherry, and citrus. Floral notes. Fruity and round with a delicate acidity. Excellent ripe fruit extraction while a very pleasant lightness appropriate in to rosé."- Winemaker Notes
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Monday, July 20, 2015

WOW: A Perfect Unity--Fisher Vineyards + Pinot Noir

WOW: Wine of the Week
 

A Perfect Unity: Fisher Vineyards + Pinot Noir!
 

Chandon Nautical Summer
Red wine lovers: Do NOT revolt!  ShopUncorked.com has a special summer wine selection for you as well: Fisher Vineyards "Unity" Pinot Noir.

The Fisher Vineyards "Unity" Cabernet has long been a favorite on ShopUncorked.com and we are pleased to offer another selection from world class winery!  Direct from Anderson Valley, this Pinot Noir is a palate pleaser!  Stock up for consumption now or with (yikes!) the holidays in mind!

Product Description

"Certain world-class wines are defined by a single vineyard source, made unique by its particular, singular environmental conditions including soil and climate... Others echo a broader range of tones reflective of several sites, carefully chosen and woven together demonstrating the art of blending wine produced from more than one site, estate or appellation. While Fisher Vineyards continues to build on the family's first generation successes that embrace the former philosophy, our second generation sets out to explore the later in UNITY." - Winery Notes

Fisher Vineyards "Unity" Pinot Noir 2013 Tasting Notes

"Our most exciting Pinot Noir vintage to date, 2013 was warmer than both 2011 and 2012 resulting in more projected, fruit driven aromatics and plush texture. Aromas of cherry, plum and a hint of citrus peel lift from the glass. The palate follows with beautifully balanced bramble fruit, rhubarb and cherry reduction, accented by notes of crème brulee and mocha. Boasting a lengthy finish, the wine closes with a savory component of dried herbs and harmonious acidity." - Winemaker Notes
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Monday, July 13, 2015

WOW: Enter a New Bodega!

WOW: Wine of the Week
 

Enter a New Bodega: Luis Canas Rioja Blanco 2013
 

Chandon Nautical Summer
The Summer isn't getting any cooler - in fact, in most place it has just begun!  What better to quench the thirst of wine drinkers than a crisp, bright and refreshing white wine?!

New to ShopUncorked.com is Bodega Luis Canas Rioja Blanco.  At UNDER $16 per bottle, this a Summer staple for even the most die-hard red wine drinkers!

Product Description

"The Cañas family has been growing grapes and producing wine to be sold in bulk for generations. Founder Luis Cañas was born in 1928, and it was in 1989 when his son, Juan Luis took over as general manager of the operation. Luis is no longer a young man, but still plays an active role in the winemaking process.
Today, the winery processes some 2 million kilos of grapes every year (166,666 cases). In recent years, the clear focus has become meticulous care of the vineyards. The winery owns or directly manages some 350 hectares of vines, a large majority of which are small parcels, many of which are very old - some more than 100 years of age, growing on nutrient-poor chalky clay soils. The careful management of 870 individual plots is what makes the difference. While not 100% organic, the winery takes an environmentally-friendly approach with minimal use of control agents." - Winery Notes

Bodega Luis Canas Rioja Blanco 2013 Tasting Notes

"Beautiful golden yellow, with bright lemony highly-luminous reflections. The nose is fine, with great elegance, combined with floral and fruity tones.  The palate is dry with a crisp acidity that gives its freshness and vivacity, a structured and tasty finish of ripe fruit." - Winemaker Notes
Blend: 90% Viura and 10% Malvasia
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Monday, July 6, 2015

WOW: A "Hipster" Wine: Reinventing an OLD standard!

WOW: Wine of the Week
 

A "Hipster" Wine: Reinventing an OLD standard!
 

Chandon Nautical Summer
Introducing Fritz Mueller Wines!  These wines stormed onto the scene in 2009 as an effort to breathe new life into some old German varietals - many of which you may have never encountered.

A little history lesson: "When Herr Müller from Thurgau was growing this grape in the Rheingau region back in 1882, nobody had the slightest idea of just how insidiously this variety would later stab German winemaking in the back. Adapted to the local climate, the Müller-Thurgau matures quickly and produces refreshing wines every year, even when other more sun-loving varieties did not receive enough sun. With its reliably good flavor, the Müller-Thurgau quickly spread throughout the country – even topping the Riesling variety in the early 1970s.

In the 1980s, however, things started going downhill for the Müller. Many winemakers took advantage of the fact that the grape can produce high-yield harvests and peddled the variety off as inferior bulk wine. The world was flooded with cheap German Müller-Thurgau wines and blends thereof. "Characterless, dreadful, superfluous!" cried the wine experts. The reputation of German wine was thus completely ruined and Müller-Thurgau ended up at the top of the list of scorned varieties.

The important thing in the making thereof, is that only good grapes end up in a bottle of Fritz. Because only when ripe and healthy grapes are used, can Fritz naturally taste so fruity and vibrant as it does. And the bubbles that it receives on top of all that, make it even fresher. Fritz is not intended to be a semi-sparkling wine for the masses, but it should please everyone. Everyone, that is, who wants not only to philosophically sniff the glass in their hand, but would sometimes rather just drink from it – only without the headache, and without an empty wallet the morning after." - Winery Notes 

Fritz Müller White NV Tasting Notes

"Light straw yellow with lovely green highlights. Fresh-fruity aromas of pear, apple and grapefruit. Mild and well balanced on the palate with exotic aromas and a delicate nutmeg tone. Sparklingly refreshing." - Winemaker Notes

Fritz Müller Rose NV Tasting Notes

"Bright pink with ruby highlights. Red fruit aromas such as red currant & raspberry. Vibrant citrus notes on the palate, fruit-driven with delicate spices and the dark berry aromas characteristic of these varieties. Pleasantly tingling." - Winemaker Notes
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Thursday, July 2, 2015

ShopUncorked.com Shipping Schedule Modification

ShopUncorked.com Shipping Schedule Modification
Orders received between Thursday, July 2nd and
Sunday, July 5th, 2015 will be held for shipment.  Orders received during that time will be shipped out on Monday, July 6th, 2015.

Our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.  Shipping