Tuesday, May 31, 2016

WOW: Seeing Stars!

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Seeing Stars!
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Summer nights call for something special.  This is the time of lengthy talks outside on the deck, patio, porch and ShopUncorked.com has the official beverage of those nights:  Perelada Cava "Stars" Brut and Perelada Touch of Rose "Stars." AND, those nights can be served up over and over again at a price under $16 per bottle!

Product Description

"Since 1987, every summer Castillo Perelada hosts one of the most prestigious music festivals in Europe. This cava is a tribute to all the artists who year after year honour us with their presence, shining like the stars of the Empordà sky under which they perform.
Wine has been made at the Perelada since the Middle Ages, as shown in several documents and parchments from the period to be found in the library. When Miguel Mateu bought this ensemble of monuments in 1923, one of his primary objectives was to revitalize the wine producing tradition, a tradition that is more alive than ever these days and which has incorporated the most modern technology to create wines that make full use of the nuances of the soils and vines of the Empordà." - Winery Notes

Castillo Perelada Cava "Stars" Touch of Rose N/V Tasting Notes

Pale pink in color.  Bright and limpid.  Its fine bubbles detach forming a crown around in the surface.  Its aroma is clean, floral and fruity, long-lasting and elegant.  Complex on the palate, very fruity, smooth, silky, with an excellent balance.
Blend: 90% Garnatxa, 10% Pinot Noir

Monday, May 23, 2016

WOW: Kicking Off Summer with Chandon Limited Edition Bottlings!

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Kicking Off Summer with Chandon Limited Edition Bottlings!
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Chandon has done it AGAIN!  ShopUncorked.com LOVES the 2016 Limited Edition bottles!  Nothing says "Summer" like a little Red, White and Rose!  Stock up today for your Memorial Day pool or beach party and officially ring in Summer!

Domaine Chandon Rose Summer Limited Edition 2016 - 750ml Tasting Notes

In the glass, our Rosé is a pretty pink with intense ripe strawberry, juicy watermelon, and fresh red cherry fruit aromas and flavors. On the palate, this wine is creamy and seductive with a defined structure from the Pinot Noir added in its final stages.

Domaine Chandon Classic Brut Summer Limited Edition 2016 - 750ml Tasting Notes

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 Classic Brut Summer Limited Edition 2016 - 187ml Tasting Notes

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.

Monday, May 16, 2016

WOW: Hockey Season Withdrawals?

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Hockey Season Withdrawals?
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Sadly for Hockey Fans, their season is over.  Never fear, though - support your favorite players and keep the season alive with this Red Blend! 

Product Description

"A project spearheaded by wine industry veteran Jason Earnest, and professional hockey players Cam Ward and Tim Gleason, Vineyard 36 produces stunning Cabernet Sauvignon based wines made with fruit sourced from some of Napa Valleys finest vineyards. The wines are powerful, complex, elegant, and balanced. We're very excited to introduce you to their wines." - Winery Notes

Vineyard 36 UnMask Red Blend 2013 Tasting Notes

"This is a very drinkable Zinfandel-based blend that is bold and spicy, but also retains a smooth, sophisticated character." - Winemaker Notes

Monday, May 9, 2016

WOW: It's May - Raise a Rose!

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It's May - Raise a Rose!
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Pink wine has come a LONG way from the blush White Zinfandel that your Mother used to drink!  While there may have been a time when friends didn't let friends drink pink wine - now is NOT that time!  Visit ShopUncorked.com today to see Roses from California, France, and even South Africa!  Think and drink Pink in these beautiful Spring months ahead!

Monday, May 2, 2016

WOW: Do the Deutz!

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Do the Deutz!
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ShopUncorked.com is CELEBRATING this week - just 6 days until Mother's Day and what better way than to celebrate with Deutz?!  And what better to do that with than with a bottle of Champagne?!  We are pleased to share that  ShopUncorked.com now has two offerings from the Deutz House.  Pop a cork and enjoy! 

Product Description

"Since 1838, Champagne Deutz, one of the oldest members of the former and prestigious Association of Grandes Marques, has been making champagnes of a distinctive style characterised by a perfect harmony of finesse, elegant vinosity and complexity. Sourcing from more 245 hectares (approx. 600 acres) of vineyards, amongst the finest of Champagne’s crus, as well as a rigorous selection of the choice bunches, allow Deutz to use only top quality grapes. The wines are slowly and carefully aged in the cool hush of the 3 kilometres of the House cellars which have been carved in the chalky soil of the famous historic village of Aÿ. The “Deutz trio Prestige” comprises three prestige cuvées, each with its very distinct personality. Cuvée William Deutz is made from the best pinots and chardonnays; Cuvée Amour de Deutz is composed uniquely of the finest chardonnays; finally there is Cuvée William Deutz Rosé. In each of these styles, Maison Deutz shows the full extent of its know-how and its attachment to precise, finely tuned wines. Deutz champagnes are distributed all over the world in first class restaurants, fine food shops and specialized wine shops." - Winery Notes

Deutz Brut Rose N/V Tasting Notes

"This has a many-hued color with strong pink tinges and fine bubbles. The nose is fresh and direct, with aromas reminiscent of cherries, blackberries, pomegranates and red currants. On the palate, the wine shows a deliciously full body that follows on perfectly from the nose. Its flavors remind one of fresh strawberries and raspberries. The finish has a pleasantly acidulous character that adds to the impression of finesse given by this romantic and well-balanced wine." - Winery Notes

Deutz Brut Classic N/V Tasting Notes

"The most 'classical' of the Deutz cuvees is far from mundane. The three different champagne grapes are blended in equal and unchanging proportions, ensuring it shows perfect harmony. Its golden color scintillates in the glass, with a fine stream of bubbles rising gracefully to the surface. The first impressions on the nose are mellow and reminiscent of acacia flowers, confectionery, Reinette apples and brioche. The wine then gains in volume and its silky texture reveals a successful balance between the freshness of Chardonnay, t he fruitiness and structure of Pinot Noir and a touch of vinosity from the Pinot Meunier." - Winery Notes

Monday, April 25, 2016

WOW: Now THIS is My Cup of (Pro)tea!

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Now THIS is My Cup of (Pro)tea!
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Warmer weather is FINALLY making a more frequent and consistent appearance!  And now, all eyes are on THIS Rose for the Spring and Summer!  At just $12.99 this is a bottle to buy by the case!

Product Description

"The Dry Rosé is a blend of three classic Rhone varieties that we source from our favorite vineyards in the Darling, Swartland and Wellington regions. The combination delivers a crisp, fresh wine with concentrated flavors and riveting aromas. And of course, the bottle is gorgeous, clear glass showing the lovely pale pink wine through the white floral motif printed all the way around the bottle." - Winery Notes

Protea Rose 2015 Tasting Notes

"A tangy succulence is immediately apparent in the mouth. Plum and red fruit flavors are lifted and freshened with a vibrant acidity and edge of grapefruit zest. Delicious and refreshing with a clearly defined finish." - Winemaker Notes
Blend: 59% Mourvedre, 22% Cinsaut, 19% Shiraz

Monday, April 18, 2016

WOW: May I Please Have a Sidebar?


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The newest project from David Ramey is one of which to take note.  In partnership with his daughter, Claire, these wines are fresh, relevant and at reasonable price points.

Product Description

"Legendary winemaker David Ramey started his career in wine with little more than a degree in enology and a dream. After nearly two decades of creating benchmark wines for such California wineries as Matanzas Creek, Chalk Hill, Dominus and Rudd, David Ramey and his wife Carla founded Ramey Wine Cellars in 1996. David’s wines are made in an old-world style and are consistently rated among the best wines in California. Today, David and Carla very much still run a family business. As their children take on roles within the company, the Rameys wish to expand the family’s legacy to reflect the significance of its future generation of winemaking and consumers. Thus, Sidebar Cellars was founded, with daughter, Claire, at the helm. Sidebar currently offers Kerner from Lodi’s Mokelumne River area, Lake County Sauvignon Blanc and Rosé made from Russian River Valley old-vine Syrah." - Winery Notes

Sidebar Sauvignon Blanc 2014 Tasting Notes

Beautifully textured with a crisp, bright finish.

Sidebar Rhoneish Red Blend 2014 Tasting Notes

Rich and plush, soft and luscious, yet perfectly dry, this southern Rhône-inspired blend will fill your mouth with pleasure.
Blend: 48% Mourvedre, 37% Grenache, 15% Syrah