WOW: Wine of the Week!

WOW: Wine of the Week

Ring in 2011 with a Riedel!


With 2011 just days away, Uncorked turns our attention to a once in a lifetime experience that we will be hosting in 2011.  Uncorked Wine Consulting (UWC) announces a partnership with Maximilian “Max” Riedel, CEO of Riedel Crystal of America, that will bring the 11th generation Glassware Pioneer to Charlotte, North Carolina for a signature glass tasting. Max is the designer of the globally successful “O” line and two of the best selling decanter designs. Max will lead guests through a four-wine glass tasting with the Riedel Vinum XL Series.

Riedel Wine Glass Tasting with Max Riedel

Ensure that you are a part of this experience for 2011!  The cost of the tasting is $125 per person and will be hosted at Charlotte’s Uptown Marriott. Guests hosted by Uncorked and Max Riedel.  The event is slated for Friday, February 18, 2011 from 6:30-8:30pm and is limited to the first 130 respondents. Additional glassware and wines will be available at reduced prices to attendees.  Price of Admission ($125 per person) Includes:

• 1 Adult Admission to Riedel Wine Glass Tasting hosted by Uncorked and Max Riedel
• 1 Riedel Vinum XL Series Tasting Kit (glassware to include: Sauvignon Blanc, White Burgundy, Red Burgundy and Red Bordeaux). Retail Value: $125.00
• Hand-picked wine selections specific to the glassware
• Reception with light hors d'oeuvres following the tasting, Cash bar

WOW: Wine of the Week--NYE 2010!

WOW: Wine of the Week

New Year's Eve 2010...Just 10 days away!


While still not considered a wine for all occasions, most Americans will concede that  Champagnes and Sparkling Wines are the way to celebrate and mark an occasion.  All eyes turn to New Year's Eve 2010...just 10 days from NOW!  What bubbly will you celebrate with?!

Uncorked has Champagne and Sparkling wines to fit every palate and every budget.

Ordering this week will ensure delivery just in time to ring in the New Year.  Our suggested resolution:  Try MORE wines!

With Christmas just 5 days away, Uncorked can still help with holiday deliveries and last minute ideas.

Visit the "Hostess Gifts" Section of the website find the perfect holiday gifts for every budget. Our most popular items have been:

"Santa's Helper" Gift Box

This two bottle gift box is perfect as a hostess gift, client appreciation gift or a gift for the Wine Lover in your life.  Priced at just $25.00 and beautifully gift wrapped in Uncorked's Signature Gift Box. It contains two selections from the Cameron Hughes Portfolio:
Cameron Hughes "Lot 145" Chardonnay 2008 and Cameron Hughes "Lot 114" Zinfandel 2007.
"Santa's Stash" Gift Box

This two bottle gift box is a true luxury gift as a hostess gift, client appreciation gift or a gift for the Wine Lover in your life.  Priced at just $50.00 and beautifully gift wrapped in Uncorked's Signature Gift Box.
It contains:
Entate Chardonnay 2009 and Dry Creek Vineyards Cabernet 2007.

WOW: Wine of the Week--Perfect Holiday Gifts!

With Christmas just 12 days away all attention has shifted to ensuring that you have the perfect gift for that special someone in your life.

Uncorked can make this INCREDIBLY easy for you!

Visit the WOW: Wine of the Week section of our website to find the perfect holiday gifts for every budget.

"Santa's Helper" Gift Box

This two bottle gift box is perfect as a hostess gift, client appreciation gift or a gift for the Wine Lover in your life.  Priced at just $25.00 and beautifully gift wrapped in Uncorked's Signature Gift Box. It contains two selections from the Cameron Hughes Portfolio:
Cameron Hughes "Lot 145" Chardonnay 2008 and Cameron Hughes "Lot 114" Zinfandel 2007.
"Santa's Stash" Gift Box

This two bottle gift box is a true luxury gift as a hostess gift, client appreciation gift or a gift for the Wine Lover in your life.  Priced at just $50.00 and beautifully gift wrapped in Uncorked's Signature Gift Box.
It contains:
Entate Chardonnay 2009 and Dry Creek Vineyards Cabernet 2007.

Riedel Wine Glass Tasting with Max Riedel

Give the gift of an experience!  Uncorked announced a partnership with Maximilian “Max” Riedel, CEO of Riedel Crystal of America, that will bring the 11th generation Glassware Pioneer to Charlotte, North Carolina for a signature glass tasting. Max is the designer of the globally successful “O” line and two of the best selling decanter designs. Max will lead guests through a four-wine glass tasting with the Riedel Vinum XL Series.  Price of Admission ($125 per person) Includes:

• 1 Adult Admission to Riedel Wine Glass Tasting hosted by Uncorked and Max Riedel
• 1 Riedel Vinum XL Series Tasting Kit (glassware to include: Sauvignon Blanc, White Burgundy, Red Burgundy and Red Bordeaux). Retail Value: $125.00
• Hand-picked wine selections specific to the glassware
• Reception with light hors d'oeuvres following the tasting, Cash bar

WOW: Wine of the Week--Gainey Pinot Noir

WOW: Wine of the Week

Gainey Vineyard Pinot Noir 2006


Special Price: $15.75 (Save $12.25)

Almost half for for this 90-point California Pinot Noir!  How did Uncorked do it?!  That is our secret!

Here's the catch:  There are ONLY 6 cases available.  And, at this price, you should be buying this wine by the case!  A California Pinot Noir for under $20.00?!  Unheard of!

Reviews
"On par with the beautiful '05s, Gainey's 2006 Pinot Noir shows the crisp structure and delicious flavors that Santa Rita Hills so often brings to Pinot Noir.  it's dynamic in cherry, currant, root beer, vanilla and spice flavors, wrapped into a silky mouthfeel." - 90, Wine Enthusiast
Tasting Notes
"Our 2006 Pinot Noir is a worthy successor to the much-praised 2005, which garnered a bevy of sobriquets from leading wine critics. Like 2005, 2006 was a cool growing season in the Santa Rita Hills, with an extended harvest period that allowed our Pinot Noir grapes to attain an ideal balance of sugar and acidity. Perhaps even more focused and concentrated than its predecessor, the 2006 is classically styled, with fresh, pure fruit, bright acidity and succulent, perfectly balanced flavors of red raspberries and Bing cherries accented by alluring Asian spice tones. Beautifully structured, with firm, supple tannins, its delicious red fruit and savory spice flavors are expertly framed by subtle French oak tones." - Winemaker Notes