WOW: Seize the Chardonnay - Carpe Diem Chardonnay!

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Seize the Chardonnay: Carpe Diem Chardonnay!
 

An old favorite returns to ShopUncorked.com - Rediscover Carpe Diem Chardonnay in this 2013 vintage!  As a self-proclaimed non-Chardonnay-lover: we must admit that THIS Chardonnay is a crowd pleaser!  Seize this vintage up at UNDER $25 per bottle!

Product Description

"Carpe Diem produces wines from two great winemaking regions in California. Vinified under the meticulous supervision of Domaine Anderson's Winemaker Jerry Murray, Carpe Diem's philosophy is to offer the best of two worlds: the richness of California fruit and the elegance of a French wine." - Winery Notes

Carpe Diem Chardonnay 2013 Tasting Notes

Carpe Diem is ripe with aromas and very fruity, but with limited oak expressions. Acidity levels show off the Anderson Valley climate. 

Carpe Diem Chardonnay 2013 Pairings

This Chardonnay will go well with baked halibut and a lightly dressed spinach and cherry tomato orzo.

WOW: Save the Co-Pay - Use THIS Eye Chart!

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Save the Co-Pay - Use THIS Eye Chart!
 

Week No. 2 of NEW! wines for ShopUncorked.com!  This week, a wine from Joel Gott and Dave Phinney.  Dave Phinney is most notably from Orin Swift Cellars and if it seems as though Joel Gott's name is everywhere - well, you're right!  These two together have created a FANTASTIC red blend, and one at the perfect price point: UNDER $17 per bottle (no need to get your eyes checked!)!

Product Description

Joel Gott and Dave Phinney are behind this non-vintage red blend combining cabernet sauvignon, petite sirah, syrah and merlot from Napa Valley, Sonoma, Lodi and Mendocino.

Eye Chart Red Blend N/V Tasting Notes

Eye Chart red wine blend has aromas of blackberries, cherries, and coffee with notes of vanilla and toasted oak. On the palate, the wine has a powerful structure with sweet and sour fruit, smooth acidity, and silky tannins. The flavors are elegant and balanced with a soft, round mouthfeel.

Eye Chart Red Blend N/V Pairings

Pairs best with barbecue. 

WOW: Ringing in Fall Temperatures

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Ringing in Fall Temperatures
 

It's official: Fall temperatures are here!  Our nights are cooling down and it is time to heat it back up with some new red wine favorites!  New to ShopUncorked.com is Chris Ringland Shiraz!  ShopUncorked.com is pleased to share this 90-point wine for UNDER $25 per bottle with our clients!

Product Description

"For the Barossa, Winter of 2012 and the build up to vintage 2013 saw a return to the normal conditions, after the exceptionally mild and wet 2011 season.
Ample subsoil moisture helped to sustain the vineyards during a relatively dry Spring, resulting in moderate vine vigor and average bunch numbers. Ripening conditions during the Summer-Autumn of 2013 were near perfect for Shiraz. Occasional rainfall events kept the vines refreshed. The grapes were healthy and sweet, with rich, ripe tannins. It was a relatively early vintage." - Winery Notes

Chris Ringland Shiraz 2012 Reviews

"Supple, sleek and appealing, with layers of black cherry, plum cake and sweet leather flavors slipping into a polished finish. Drink now through 2019." - 90, Wine Spectator

Chris Ringland Shiraz 2012 Tasting Notes

"The nose exhibits aromas of blueberry cobbler and ripe plum followed by dried cranberries, violets and rose petals. The palate displays layers of ripe strawberry, cassis, and vanilla." - Winery Notes

WOW: Spring Mountain Chardonnay - Schweiger

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Spring Mountain Chardonnay: Schweiger
 

Loyal ShopUncorked.com Followers:  Are you seeing a trend?!  ShopUncorked.com is working VERY hard to bring some of the last remaining wines in their 2012 vintage to your attention - 2012 was a FANTASTIC year for wine and wine production - if you see it, stock up on it!

Product Description 

"The 2012 vintage is our nineteenth release of Chardonnay and our first in a screw cap closure. We strive to strike a balance between fruitiness and complexity in our wines. Our goal is to always express the fruit of our vineyard first; why work hard in the vineyard only to mask the true beauty with cellar practices. Therefore, we skip malolactic fermentation.  Once harvested, we selectively use the tools we have at our disposal as winemakers to shape and complement the wine; surlies aging, and French oak cooperage, both new and old." - Winery Notes

Schweiger Spring Mountain Chardonnay 2012 Tasting Notes

"Our 2012 Chardonnay is a full bodied wine with true varietal characteristics, hints of pear, kiwi, citrus, and apricots, and delicate undertones of oak and tropical fruits.  The body of the wine is rich and supple, filling the mouth with flavors.  The true nature of Spring Mountain Chardonnay comes through in the mineral character, more reminiscent of a classic Mersault than your typical California Chardonnay." - Winery Notes

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WOW: "Radicle" Wine - Literally!

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"Radicle" Wine - Literally!
 

This week's WOW REALLY lives up to it's name: It's "Radicle" for ShopUncorked.com to offer this 2012 (scoop up the 2012 vintage while you can!) Oregon Pinot Noir for just $21.45!

Product Description

"In botany, a 'radicle' is the earliest emerging root to develop from a seed, sending itself into the ground to create strength and take nourishment from the soil so that the plant will grow strong and spread its leaves. For wine lovers, 'Radicle Vine' wines are a tasty introduction to Lady Hill wines, delivering unexpected levels of quality and value that show what True Northwest wines are all about.  Radicle Vine wines offer rich flavors and robust character for satisfying drinking, by themselves or in pairing with fine foods. Radicle Vine wines are always an easygoing and affordable Northwest pleasure!

Lady hill works closely with a small number of selected Willamette Valley vineyards who farm their piont noir with exceptional care.  In some cases these are legendary vineyards, in other case they are more akin to undiscovered gems.  Both vineyards are represented in this wine. The core of this wine comes from Freedom Hill Vineyard, located in the Coast Range foothills. Owned and farmed by Dan and Helen Dusschee, Freedom Hill is one of the most respected pinot noir vineyards in North America. Added to this is pinot noir from the Hettwer Vineyard, a small vineyard near Silverton, Oregon that grows exceptional fruit. Together these vineyards produced a pinot noir of power and balance in 2012." - Winery Notes

Radicle Vine Pinot Noir 2012 Tasting Notes

"Deeply-hued, rich purple color with fushsia edges is the first thing to note in this wine.  Matching the depth of color, the aromas rising from the glass are full of dark berry fruitiness complemented by hints of baking spices and a foundation of freshly turned garden soil.  In the mouth saturated flavors of blackberries and black raspberries are broad and vibrant on the palate, with mouthwatering acidity.  There are accents of anise, graphite and dried basil in the background.  Tannis lend a firm structure, but are well-controlled.  The finish is long and lingering, with hints of mint and a lip-smaking tang at the end.  While this is a big-boned pinot noir with a forward character, there is also an elegance of balance that speaks of pure Willamette Valley pinot." - Winery Notes

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WOW: These Boots Were Made For "Stompin'!"

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These Boots Were Made For "Stompin'!"
 

It is hard to believe but some wineries have already started harvesting their 2015 crops - in honor of these hard working men and women, ShopUncorked.com is featuring a Cabernet with a name that honors these hard working individuals!  At under $20 per bottle and with a 91 point rating - this is a wine that you'll want to stock up on TODAY!

Product Description

"This cabernet vineyard requires more work than the shiraz and it's become a favorite for the birds as the bunches ripen.  Stomper has his hands full indeed.  They work hard to stress the soils and slow down the ripening of the cabernet because it helps achieve the flavor we like so much.  Darren Owers the winemaker, reckons the cabernet is best in teh region and praises Stomper for the work he does in the vineyard.  The fruit is destemmed and pressed before going through a lengthy cold soaking.  After fermentation, it's macerated on the skins for about 10 days to extract soft tannins and deep, rich flavors.  There's never any short cuts on the barrel program and this wine sees only French oak, of which 25% is new.  Since there are several different parcels on the vineyard and they're always kept separate throughout the entire process, putting the final blend together takes several days and it a major team effort." - Winery Notes

Nugan Estate "Stomper's" Cabernet 2012 Reviews

"Brilliant ruby. Tight, sharply focused nose displays scents of blackberry, cassis, graphite and mint, lifted by a lavender topnote. Dense yet lively on the palate, offering intense dark fruit flavors that become sweeter with air. Supple tannins frame the incisive finish, which lingers with very good fruit-driven intensity." - 91, Tanzer

Nugan Estate "Stomper's" Cabernet 2012 Tasting Notes

"The nose has good lift offering up black currant and blackberry fruit with a touch of the varietal’s leafiness and a light mint element. Concentrated, yet quite lively in the palate with an abundance of ripe black fruits, there’s noted vibrancy from a nice undercurrent of acidity, while riper tannins add just the right amount of tension on the backend. Supple textured and bright with impressive fruit intensity and freshness on its medium fuller frame, this has good length on its fruit driven finish. Working this for three days the wine gained more flesh and mid palate breadth without losing any vibrancy and freshness. This is impressive and represents excellent value." - Winery Notes

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WOW: There's Nothing "Lateral" About THIS Wine!

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There's Nothing "Lateral" About THIS Wine!
 

ShopUncorked.com has been advising clients to stock up on products from the 2012 vintage, and this selection should not be omitted from your collections!  This is the perfect wine as a housewarming gift, the oh-so-hard-to-buy-for boss, family member or client.

Product Description

"Marty Marthis has been making award-winning wine for Kathryn Kennedy winery since 1981.  For over 30 years, Marty has been using California fruit, but will making them in a Bordeaux style all while emphasizing the uniqueness of the grapes and vineyard site, hand harvesting the grapes from low-yield vines and with minimal handling during the winemaking process." - Winery Notes

Kathryn Kennedy "Lateral" Bordeaux Blend 2012 Tasting Notes

"Lateral is a medium ruby color with a dusty rose edge. It has inviting notes of tart cranberry, with excellent Cabernet Franc aromas of dried tobacco leaf combined with ripe Satsuma plums. Hints of cocoa powder, cream and caramel lie underneath. A very complex and compelling nose that follows through with a perfect entry. The mouthfeel is elegant and textured with a lean, feminine structure, a slight hint of oak and a compelling finish." - Winemaker Notes
Blend: 66% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Franc.

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