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From pairing the right wine with your meal to what dessert best complements your dinner, our store experts have strong opinions on what will work best for you.
Check out this easy yet sophisticated recipe from Natalie MacLean's website!
Check out this easy yet sophisticated recipe from Natalie MacLean’s website! Great paired with wines such as Albarino, Bordeaux (Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc), Chardonnay Unoaked, Chardonnay (Pouilly-Fuisse), or Sauvignon Blanc!
More high quality, affordable wines from our favorite wine wizards! Each of our four locations has its very own wine pick of the month.
More high quality, affordable wines from our favorite wine wizards! Each of our four locations has its very own wine pick of the month. Here are the picks for this month:
Ventana Pinot Noir 2010, 750 mL. bottles, on sale this month for $16.99 each
“This wine exudes black cherry, cranberry and smokiness. It’s easy to recognize this wine has seen some oak because of the beautiful accent of the vanilla and smokiness in harmony with the bright red fruits. This is brand new and I know you will love it.”
– Peter Glarner, C.S.W. (Webster Groves)
Juan Gil Monastrell 2009, 750 mL. bottles, $16.49 each
“Spain at its richest and most interesting! Hearty wine with ripe tannins. Good with meat and cheeses.”
– Mark Lauenstein (Central West End)
Volver Tempranillo 2010, 750 mL. bottles, $15.99 each
“One of the best Tempranillos I’ve found under $20. Alluring bouquet of ripe fruits, herbs and spices. Substantial flavors of cherry, raspberry and vanilla. Very versatile, pairing well with grilled meats and veggies. My pick for a Thanksgiving Wine.”
– Chris Young (Clayton)
Lincourt Pinot Noir 2009, 750 mL. bottles, $17.99 each*
“I find this wine special for 2 reasons: it has a spicy cinnamon finish that is perfect with your Thanksgiving feast, and the owner named this wine after his daughters Lindsay and Court. A family man, the owner names all of his vineyards after special women. Perfect reasons to try this wine in November.”
– Ken Etzkorn (Town & Country)
*As featured in Feast® Magazine! Rated 92 Points by James Suckling.
Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2012 will arrive in stores Thursday, November 15th. Offer this lovely wine at your seasonal gatherings! Deliciously fruity, clean-tasting and hearty, this red wine originates in the Beaujolais region of France. Made from handpicked Gamay grapes, Beaujolais Nouveau tastes best slightly chilled and fresh from the vineyard. Compared to regular Beaujolais, this variety is much lighter, low in tannins, high in acid, and boasts a hint of strawberry.
Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2012 will arrive in stores Thursday, November 15th.
Offer this lovely wine at your seasonal gatherings! Deliciously fruity, clean-tasting and hearty, this red wine originates in the Beaujolais region of France. Made from handpicked Gamay grapes, Beaujolais Nouveau tastes best slightly chilled and fresh from the vineyard. Compared to regular Beaujolais, this variety is much lighter, low in tannins, high in acid, and boasts a hint of strawberry.
Pairing Ideas
Due to its light flavor, Beaujolais is usually considered a cross-over wine. It is often treated like a white wine, but paired with foods that are too sweet or spicy for typical white varietals.
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750 mL bottles, $10.99 each
Natalie MacLean is a certified sommelier and was named the World's Best Wine Writer at the World Food Media Awards, but her accomplishments don't stop there! Her website offers a multitude of reviews, pairing ideas, wine suggestions, blog posts, and so on. You can also find information on her highly acclaimed books and download the Wine Picks & Pairings Mobile App.
Natalie MacLean is a certified sommelier and was named the World’s Best Wine Writer at the World Food Media Awards, but her accomplishments don’t stop there! Her website offers a multitude of reviews, pairing ideas, wine suggestions, blog posts, and so on. You can also find information on her highly acclaimed books and download the Wine Picks & Pairings Mobile App.
