WOW: Poppin' Bottles - Of BUBBLES!

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Poppin' Bottles - Of BUBBLES!
 

Back by populardemand is Domaine Chandon's Limited Edition Bottle for teh Holidays! Their ClassicBrut is available in both a white and black label for the 2016 holidayseasonand designed by fashion designer Rebecca Minkoff.  Buy two bottles and give them as hostess gifts in the coming weeks!  These wines are available in limited quantities - place your order TODAY!

Product Description

"Created by fashion designer Rebecca Minkoff, our Merry Whatever bottle is available in two colors: casually chic white and fashionably bold black. These festive bottles are filled with Chandon Brut Classic and sparkle with Minkoff’s signature gold stud pattern." - Winery Notes

Domaine Chandon Holiday Limited Edition 2016 - 750ml Tasting Notes

Chandon Brut Classic consistently expresses our signature flavor profile of apple, pear and citrus flavors and aromas with a hint of spice that leads to a soft, dry finish.

Domaine Chandon Holiday Limited Edition 2016 - 750ml Pairings

We recommend serving Chandon Brut Classic to refresh the palate when eating salty, creamy, or nutty foods such as Caesar salad, fried calamari, oysters, or fresh sashimi and sushi.

Stay tuned for Uncorked Holiday Boxes to be announced after the holiday.

In observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, Tuesday, November 22nd will be the last day for shipping.  Uncorked will be closed on Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th.

WOW: The Perfect Pinot!

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The Perfect Pinot!

Scary, but true:  Thanksgiving is just 10 days away!  In just a few short days, everyone will be gathered around a table full of foods that contradict one another for wine pairing.  Our recommendation is this perfect Pinot Noir by Hyland Estates.  It's not easy to tame Sweet Potato casserole, cranberries, green beans, turkey and gravy - but this wine will be sure to impress!

Product Description

"A tale of two vintages, the Willamette Valley saw near-perfect weather up until late September when the remnants of typhoon Pabuk from the Western Pacific slammed into the Pacific Northwest and forced a brief intermission from harvest activity. When the sun returned in the first week of October it brought about one of the warmest and driest Octobers on record. A classic Indian Summer.

An exceptionally dry, mild winter ushered in a growing season in the Willamette Valley that commenced with bud break in early April, roughly two weeks ahead of its typical schedule. Bloom occurred in mid-June under clear, blue skies leading to the commencement of harvest on September 13th - a full month earlier than 2011. The rain and cold arrived on September 27th and Laurent Montalieu decided to wait it out before picking the remaining 60% of our crop. This decision proved to be fortuitous as the warmth of October allowed for superb sugar levels in the berries coinciding with perfect physiological ripeness. Laurent described this as an incredible ending to a challenging harvest with the berries picked before the rain showing more delicacy and finesse, while the berries picked after the rain show deeper, darker, more complex fruit. In the end, the wines of 2013 will become another exceptional, and classically Oregon vintage." - Winery Notes

Hyland "Coury" Pinot Noir 2013 Reviews

"The old vines at the heart of this wine date back decades. Finely threaded herb and mineral highlights peek through a solid frame of berry and plum fruit. The barrel flavors, from 10 months in French oak, are balanced and persistent. Put this one away for drinking from 2020 to 2030." - 92, Wine Enthusiast 

WOW: Shake It Up...With Earthquake Zinfandel!

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Shake It Up...With Earthquake Zinfandel!

Characterized by it's seismic label as well as the way that it drastically changes every meal!  2013 is proving to be a phenomenal vintage and this beauty is rated at 91 points and is just $20 per bottle!  Shake your wine routine and give this Earthquake a try!

Product Description

"Michael and David Phillips represent the fifth generation of growers in Lodi, and things are changing. With 500 acres of premium wine grapes, there is plenty of room for experimentation and innovation.
The vineyards are irrigated by the Mokelumne River, which carries crystal-clear water from the Sierra Nevada Mountains, depositing minerals into the rich soils upon which the grapes thrive. Though not certified organic, Michael~David Winery strives to use all natural methods including integrated pest management, beneficial insects for pest control, trellising, leaf pulling and natural mined sulfur for mildew control. We are six generations of winegrowers specializing in hand-crafted Rhone varietals as well as Lodi's famous Old Vine Zinfandels." - Winery Notes

Earthquake Zinfandel 2013 Reviews

"Michael David Winery also scores impressively with their moderately priced Zinfandels. The 2013 Zinfandel Earthquake is 100% Zinfandel, a 30,000-case cuvée aged in American oak. It is no wimpy Zinfandel at 15.5% alcohol, but is full-bodied, offering briary, peppery, meaty and herbal black fruits and some red fruits. The wine is pure, deep, fleshy, and ideal for drinking over the next 3-4 years." - 91, Wine Advocate

Earthquake Zinfandel 2013 Tasting Notes

Peppery and spicy with plenty of berry fruit (cherries and raspberries) intertwinedwith dusty, loamy soil. Incense and a Provencial garrigue-like notejump from the glass of this impressive wine.

WOW: "B" Adventurous!

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"B" Adventurous! 

ShopUncorked.com is pleased to offer another selection from our client favorite, B Cellars!  This Chardonnay from Dutton Ranch is perfect for even non-Chardonnay lovers.  And with the holidays just around the corner, this is a FANTASTIC hostess gift!

Product Description

"When B Cellars’ founder Jim Borsack first encountered his partner Duffy Keys at a Fourth of July barbecue in 2002, both executives were exploring new life paths in the wine business. Over a drop of the good stuff, of course, their journeys became intertwined when they discovered that they not only shared the same tastes in wine but were also on parallel missions to acquire vineyard property.
In the spring of 2003, they scrapped their solo endeavors, formed B Cellars, and got serious about structuring a first-rate wine company predicated upon two absolute principles: first, to produce exceptional artisan wines, season after season, by employing a multi-vineyard strategy, and second, to develop distinct flavors by blending wines from mutually complementary varietals.  Not long after they met the third key player, Kirk Venge named 'One of the Top 20 New Winemakers in the World' by Food & Wine Magazine (October 2005). Kirk brought with him a 37 year wine making legacy via his father, Nils, and a keen understanding of the Napa appellation. A bond was established almost immediately. “With Kirk’s passion for great wine, first-hand knowledge and commitment to excellence, it quickly became apparent that he was the ideal winemaker for B Cellars,” said Jim.  All team members were in concert with the idea of blending the finest red wines from the Napa Valley Appellation, and Kirk was given the mandate to create three proprietary blends of consummate quality from year to year.
The B Cellars name and logo stand for a commitment to seasonless excellence. The letter ‘b’ and the degree symbol º refer to BRIX, a wine term which defines the optimal sugar/alcohol content in grape juice that indicates the potential for greatness.  B Cellars is committed to the artisan approach, creating perfectly balanced and complex wines. We are confident you will enjoy them and be proud to share them with friends and family." - Winery Notes

B Cellars Dutton Ranch Chardonnay 2012 Tasting Notes

"Our Dutton Ranch Chardonnay hails from the Mill Station Vineyard in Green Valley within the Russian River Valley AVA. This cool climate Dijon clone bursts with notes of caramelized pineapple, mango, papaya, and robust barrel warmth. Opulent mouth-feel, impeccable balance, and a sensational finish define this single vineyard Chardonnay." - Winery Notes

WOW: Poizin for Your Party!

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Poizin for Your Party!

Sadly, this is our last week of featuring frightfully delightful wines for all things Halloween.  At under $17 per bottle, this Dry Creek Zinfandel could easily become a household favorite throughout the year!

Product Description

"Since 1994, owners, operators, brothers and partners, Steve and Bruce Cousins have transformed Armida Winery from a quiet producer of good wines into a much livelier place focusing on artisan, single-vineyard wines from the top growers in Sonoma County.

The Cousins hand-craft over ten different wines and feature some of the best vineyards in California, including Maple Vineyards Zinfandel and Maple Vineyards Tina’s Block (perhaps California’s BEST Zinfandel vineyard), Durell Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Parmelee-Hill Pinot and Zinfandel, Bacigalupi Pinot Noir, Castelli Knight Pinot Noir, and Dutton Chardonnay.  From the seven-acre estate vineyard, they produce Il Campo ("Field Blend"), a delicious combination of Zinfandel and Petite Sirah." - Winery Notes

Poizin Dry Creek Zinfandel 2014 Tasting Notes

"A lush, delicious and 'serious' wine but in a fun package! The nose is fruit driven with fresh plum, bing cherry, spicy peppercorn and zinberry. The mouthfeel is soft with a hint of milk chocolate, sweet oak, and a long vanilla finish. The deep color and firm structure are enhanced by the addition of the Petite Sirah and the firm tannins softened by moderate oak. Enjoy this POIZIN with caution; it is The Wine to Die for!" - Winery Notes

WOW: A Real "Boneshaker!"

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A Real "Boneshaker!"

It's that time:  The weather is cooling down, the first signs of Fall are starting to show and a night full of both tricks and treats are just around the corner!  ShopUncorked.com is pleased to feature some frightfully Halloween themed wines perfect for your favorite ghouls and goblins! 

Product Description

"Older vines make bolder Zins.  The main source of this Zinfandel, the Bruella Vineyard, is home to vines over forty years old.  Sustainably cultivated by Lodi's Mettler family, these vines produce intense, robust Zinfandel with full-tilt flavors." - Winery Notes

Boneshaker Zinfandel 2014 Tasting Notes

"Brick red and deep purple in the glass, with enticing aromatics of dried plums, black cherry jam and a hint of vanilla incense. One sip unveils flavors of blackberry, dark chocolate and licorice. Smooth on the finish with bracing tannins and lingering notes of blueberry and spice." - Winery Notes
Blend: 87% Zinfandel, 11% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon

Boneshaker Zinfandel 2014 Pairings

Boneshaker's full body is a great pairing for meaty chuck chili, grilled pork belly or a juicy mushroom hamburger.

WOW: Feelin' "Sassy" That It's October!

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Feelin' "Sassy" That It's October!
It's back!  Not only October, but also Tenuta's Sassoregale Sangiovese!  Long has this been a ShopUncorked.com favorite and we are pleased to re-offer this delightful staple back to the site. Priced at UNDER $15 per bottle, this is one to order by the case - stock up and always be ready for impromptu company or entertaining.

Product Description

"Tenuta Sassoregale is in the Tuscan Maremma. Located in the south of the region, the Maremma’s wild, untouched territory is Italy's new wine frontier.
The estate is located among gently sloping hills covered in the medley of vegetation that makes up Mediterranean scrubland. Broom, arbutus, bramble briars, juniper, myrtle and heather grow among cork-oaks, holm oaks, cypresses and pines. All can be found in this soothing, wild landscape between the sea and the high hills of Montalcino rising to the north-northeast.
High planting densities, cordon spurtrained vines, low environmental impact vineyard management and meticulous cellar operations are all instrumental in preserving a strong, distinctively territorial imprint on wines that are known for their balance power and elegance.'" - Winery Notes

Sassoregale Sangiovese 2014 Tasting Notes

Its color is a bright ruby red. On the nose, it is clean and precise, with hints of morello cherries, wild berries and a moderate spiciness. On the palate it reveals a full-bodied, assertive flavor, which expresses both great intensity and elegance.

Sassoregale Sangiovese 2014 Pairings

Pair with  grilled red meats, but also with matured salt pork products or the traditional sheep’s milk cheeses of Tuscany.