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3/3/10 - 4/30/10 - Piggly Wiggly Wine Deparments Newsletter Specials March - April 2010

Piggly Wiggly Wine Departments Newsletter Specials March - April 2010

Top Shelf Savings!

UNITY HILL – NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA                       
CABERNET SAUVIGNON    
If your first impression of Unity Hill is, “Wow, this tastes like an $80 Cab!” it is no coincidence. The good folks at the Wine Liberation Society here in Birmingham have acquired juice from a top-flight, cult status winery in Napa on a hush-hush basis. Ssh! We won’t tell if you won’t!
21.99 (Reg. 24.99) 19.79 by-the-case

SHOTFIRE – BAROSSA VALLEY, AUSTRALIA                   
SHIRAZ

Intense nose of blackberry fruit, sweet spice and dark chocolate. The palate is very rich and flavorsome with blackberry and plum fruit. In addition to the primary fruit characters there is plenty of complexity in this wine with spice, earthy notes and graphite also evident.
90 POINTS! – The Wine Advocate
17.99 (Reg. 20.99) 16.19 by-the-case

ERATH – OREGON                                       
PINOT NOIR

Bright cherry and juicy red plum aromas are lifted by a hint of exotic, zesty spice. The sweet entry leads to mouth-filling cherry pie, red currant and vanilla-coffee flavors that extend into a subtle smokiness and a long, luxurious finish.
16.99 (Reg. 19.99) 15.29 by-the-case

Domestic Deals!
TEIRA – CALIFORNIA                                   
SAUVIGNON BLANC

“Bright and refreshing flavors, soft acidity, steely enough to serve with grilled calamari brushed with lemon and garlic.”
90 POINTS! BEST BUY! – Wine & Spirits
10.99 (Reg. 13.99) 9.89 by-the-case

ZINFANDEL
One of Jancis Robinson's “100 Reds Worth Celebrating”.
“Drier and more sophisticated than most Zins.”
13.99 (Reg. 16.99) 12.59 by-the-case
MERLOT
A smooth, ripe, fruit-forward Merlot showing vanilla and dark chocolate notes with balance and elegance. Possibly Teira’s best wine to date.
13.99 (Reg. 16.99) 12.59 by-the-case

FESS PARKER – CALIFORNIA                       
WHITE RIESLING

While a slightly off-dry wine, it retains a bright, crisp acidity, and is perfectly matched to a wide array of foods. The aromatics and flavor profile are exotic and inviting, with mysterious notes of Lychee Nut and Tupelo honey on the nose and mouth.
11.99 (Reg. 14.99) 10.79 by-the-case

HEAVYWEIGHT – CALIFORNIA                          
CABERNET BLEND

Premium, oak aged Cabernet Sauvignon blended with Syrah and Zinfandel. Like the best heavyweights, the flavors come at you in combinations and by the time you figure one out, you get hit with another. So just take a couple of sips and then go to your corner and catch your breath...
9.99 (Reg. 11.99) 8.99 by-the-case

WALLACE BROOK by ADELSHEIM – WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OREGON   
PINOT GRIS

Wallace Brook represents the second label of the famous Adelsheim Vineyards in the Willamette Valley, Oregon. Known for their crisp, racy Pinot Gris, the folks at Adelsheim have fashioned this bright, fresh rendition featuring expressive aromas of subtle citrus and mineral at a value price.
8.99 (Reg. 12.99) 8.09 by-the-case

LUCKY STAR – CALIFORNIA                           
CHARDONNAY

Ripe golden apple and Anjou pear flavors are balanced by citrus notes and a
smooth, creamy finish. The wine would be a heavenly match with smoked
chicken salad with apples and walnuts, four-cheese pizza, calamari fritti, or moo shu pork.
7.99 (Reg. 9.99) 7.19 by-the-case
 
PINOT NOIR
Ripe red raspberry and cherry aromas carry through to the palate, balanced by a crisp yet silky finish. The wine pairs well with grilled chicken, Fusilli pasta tossed with extra virgin olive oil, fresh tomato and herbs or a rustic wood oven-fired pizza with wild mushrooms and Taleggio cheese.
7.99 (Reg. 9.99) 7.19 by-the-case

Viva Italia!
SANTI                            
SOAVE

Soave is a light, floral and crisp white wine that is versatile, fun and very easy to like. Interesting aromas and flavors of ripe peach, fresh almond and a tinge of almond blossom, with a tasty medium body.
12.99 (Reg. 14.99) 11.69 by-the-case

VALPOLICELLA RIPASSA
Has an intense bouquet of cloves, vanilla, cherry jam and almonds. In the mouth, the wine is full, warm and harmonious, with an elegant finish. Called one of the best wines of the year by Decanter magazine.
12.99 (Reg. 14.99) 11.69 by-the-case

Southern Hemisphere!
OYSTER BAY – NEW ZEALAND                           
 
SAUVIGNON BLANC

“Alluring tropical fruit and zesty lemon citrus flavours - youthful, elegant
and fresh with a vibrant, lingering finish.”
10.99 (Reg. 13.99) 9.89 by-the-case

PUERTO VIEJO – CHILE                           
CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Deep ruby red color. Intense nose with ripe strawberries, licorice and vanilla. Lively palate with a round evolution and thick tannins over a long finish with hints of freshly roasted coffee beans.
10.99 (Reg. 12.99) 9.89 by-the-case

TRIVENTO – ARGENTINA                               
MALBEC

On the nose, it offers aromas of ripe red cherry and strawberry fruit, with some oaky notes of creamy coffee and chocolate. Full bodied and velvety on the palate, with fleshy tannins and mature red berry and dark fruit, with some notes of vanilla and smoke on the long, lingering finish.
9.99 (Reg. 12.99) 8.99 by-the-case

Spanish Selections!
CASTAÑO                                                        
HECULA - MONASTRELL

Deep cherry and cassis aromas complicated by an array of floral, mineral and herbal nuances. Powerful dark fruit flavors are firmed by solid tannins and lifted by gentle minerality. Is the average buyer at this price point ready for this? An amazing value. A perennial best buy with six vintages of 90+ scores.
11.99 (Reg. 13.99) 10.79 by-the-case

ENANZO                                       
CHARDONNAY

A golden-yellow wine with light green hues. Intense, complex aromas with noticeable smoky and toasty notes contributed by the wood. Fresh and fruity.
7.99 (Reg. 9.99) 7.19 by-the-case
 
ROSÉ
A dry, raspberry-pink wine with purple hues and aromas of ripe fruit that proves smooth and tasty in the mouth, with a fruity finish.
7.99 (Reg. 9.99) 7.19 by-the-case
 
TEMPRANILLO

Deep garnet-red; attractive and bright. Intense and clean to the nose with fruity notes. Round, harmonious and well-balanced in the mouth.
7.99 (Reg. 9.99) 7.19 by-the-case

Just a great buy!
JUST     
                                  
At once playful and sober, Just is the response to meeting the requirements requested by today's consumers for flexibility. A modern approach that benefits from all the expertise and guarantees provided by Paul Sapin.

•    CHARDONNAY
•    CABERNET
•    PINOT NOIR
•    ROSÉ
•    MERLOT
•    SAUVIGNON BLANC
7.99 (Reg. 10.99) 7.19 by-the-case

Big bottle, HUGE VALUE!
FRONTERA by CONCHA Y TORO                           
CHOOSE ANY VARIETAL!

8.99 (Reg. 10.99) 8.09 by-the-case

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