NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 1 2010
Greetings!
Thanks to all of our guests who
turned out for the Spanish wine tasting at Flight on the 31st. The
evening was a great success, and we sincerely appreciate your participation.
Now it’s time to gear up for the oncoming Georgia football season, and this
Saturday is the first home game. We’ve got plenty of new items in the store and
a fantastic special on Borsao, one of
our favorite Spanish red wines. You’ll find all your favorites here, so
come early and stock up for the big weekend. And as always, thank you for
shopping at ABC Package!
WINE
New Arrivals
White
Quattro Mani Toh-Kai
Slovenia 2008 $10.99
Made by the Movia winery in Slovenia, just across the border
of northeast Italy’s Friuli province—an area known for excellent white
wine—this Tocai boasts a provocative nose redolent of peach and green apple and
follows up with a sleek, mineral-edged palate that recalls stone fruits, pear,
and ripe melon. An undertone of mint pervades the dry, surprisingly persistent
finish, where the peach and apple flavors linger pleasantly. This wine
represents excellent value and will pair well with full flavored seafood or
white meat dishes.
ABC Staff Excellent Value
Zolo Sauvignon Blanc
Mendoza Argentina 2009 $12.99
This impressive Sauvignon offers pungent cut grass and
herbal aromas along with distinct but understated notes of grapefruit and
tangerine. The assertive palate abounds with flavors of citrus, melon and fresh
herbs, with a hint of pepper keeping things lively. Juicy yet precise, the wine
finishes dry, with plenty of succulent fruit balanced by crisp acidity. An
excellent example of classic varietal character, this Sauvignon will match well
with goat cheese, grilled shrimp and stuffed peppers.
ABC Staff Excellent Value
Selbach-Oster Zeltinger
Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett Halbtrocken Germany 2007 $17.99
“…smells of peach,
red raspberry, herbs, and sea breeze. Bright and refreshing, this is anything
but heavy, yet possesses a palpable sense of extract. Smoky, toasted nut
suggestions emerge on airing. The residual sugar here is not directly in
evidence, but its absence would have made for a more austere and less
delightful wine…will prove highly versatile at table over the next 6-8 years,
if not longer.”
Wine Advocate 90 pts
Selbach-Oster Bernkasteler
Badstube Riesling Spätlese Germany 2007 $24.99
“…offers typical
cherry and lime, beneath a thin veil of yeasty, fermentative notes. This boasts
an amazing combination of lithe, vivacious citrus and berry fruit with imposing
creaminess of texture. Hints of cherry pit and wet stone add a pleasantly
bitter and mineral nip to a refined, delicate finish. This will remain
seductive for 15-20 years.”
Wine Advocate 91 pts
Fog Dog Chardonnay Sonoma Coast California 2007
$26.99
“Exhibits a complex, tangy mix of lemon-lime, citrus and
green apple flavors that are full-bodied and intense, yet elegant, ending with a
cleansing finish. Drink now through 2016.”
Wine Spectator 90 pts
Rosé
Care Rosé Cariñena
Spain 2009 $10.99
This fruit forward rosé blends Tempranillo and Cabernet
Sauvignon to yield a fresh, juicy wine with abundant berry and cherry flavors
that hang on through the clean, dry finish. It’s a great quaffer and will also
pair well with spicy seafood or pork dishes.
ABC Staff Best Buy
Ampakama Syrah Rosé San Juan Argentina 2008 $11.99
This terrific rosé of Syrah offers plenty of dark fruit and
spice on the nose and follows up with a full bodied palate, where the succulent
fruit takes on a deep, savory quality with earthy undertones. Although
delightfully juicy, with ripe plum and cherry notes, the wine finishes firm and
dry, echoing lovely spice and mineral notes. This will make an excellent
partner for grilled salmon or pork, spicy gumbo or baked ham.
ABC Staff Excellent Value
Red
Castellarin Pinot
Noir Veneto Italy 2005
$6.99
This light and lively red has fragrant cherry and spice
aromas combined with a soft, dry palate of dried cherry and berry flavors.
Straightforward, brisk and light, it will serve well as a tasty, all purpose
red for casual weekday suppers.
ABC Staff Best Buy
Zolo Malbec Mendoza
Argentina 2009
$12.99
“Very juicy and
direct, with a weighty core of plum and fig backed by a hefty dose of cocoa and
toast. Drink now.”
Wine Spectator Excellent Value
Caruso & Manini Terre di Giumara Nero d’Avola
Sicily Italy 2007 $14.99
This full-bodied Sicilian red boasts an inviting nose of
rich dark plum and berry fruit, followed by a well structured palate with
beautifully layered plum, blueberry, and ripe cherry flavors. Tangy red berry
notes give this ample wine a welcome lift on the long, spicy finish. With its
deep fruit and generous flavor, this warm, ripe red offers spectacular value
for money.
ABC Staff Excellent Value
Fog Dog Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast California
2007
$26.99
“Offers a vivid array
of blackberry, raspberry and black cherry fruit that's intense, ripe and rich
without being heavy. Full-bodied, but light and delicate, gaining finesse and
ending with a long finish of berry fruit. Drink now through 2016.”
Wine Spectator 90 pts
Bois de Boursan Chateauneuf-du-Pape
France 2006 $39.99
“…an outstanding
blend of 65% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre, and 5% of the other red grapes
of the appellation. With rich, attractive, earthy notes, and plenty of floral
and spice box characteristics interwoven with dark, ripe red and black fruits,
lavender, and oodles of Provencal typicity, it is full-bodied, fleshy, and
already gorgeous to drink, but promises to evolve for at least a decade or
more.”
Robert Parker 90 pts
SPECIAL
Borsao Campo de Borja Spain 2009
For nearly two decades this delightful red from Spain’s
Campo de Borja growing zone has charmed wine lovers all over the world. It was
one of importer Jorge Ordoñez’ early successes and has never diminished in
popularity since it first made its way to our shores. A blend of Garnacha
(Grenache) and Tempranillo, it is fresh, fragrant and wonderfully vivid, with
an utterly delicious, lip smacking savor. It is also extremely consistent from
one vintage to another and matches well with a wide variety of foods. What more
could you ask from a wine that has remained under $10 dollars a bottle for over
fifteen years? Here’s a review of the current vintage from Wine Advocate:
“The 2009 Borsao
Tinto is composed of 80% Garnacha and 20% Tempranillo fermented and aged in
stainless steel. Also a deep purple-color, it offers up a brooding bouquet of
spicy black cherry and blackberry fruit with a hint of violets in the
background. Sweet, long, and layered, this lengthy effort is an excellent value
for drinking over the next 3 years.”
Wine Advocate 87 pts
September 1 through September 14
$7.99 (plus 10% case discount)
Regularly $8.99
WINE CLUB
The ABC Wine Club
is an excellent opportunity to explore the world of wine. Each month we select
an outstanding red and white for our members, who pay just $25 for the pair. In
many cases that price is well below the normal retail price. And if you subscribe
for a year, you get one month absolutely free! That’s a terrific
offer, especially since these wines are handpicked by our wine experts for
quality and outstanding value. In addition, wine club members may purchase
either of the wines by the case at 15% off the regular price during the month
in which the wines are featured selections.
Explore, learn, and save some money all at once. We think
you’ll find this a very rewarding experience and we look forward to welcoming
you to the club!
BEER
New Arrivals
Abita SOS Save Our Shore (Abita Springs, LA) $4.99
650 ml
This new release from Abita
represents the brewery’s participation in a charitable relief project in
collaboration with the Louisiana Seafood Promotion & Marketing Board. The
Abita brew is a message in a bottle—a distress signal for the troubled waters
of the Gulf Coast. For every bottle sold Abita will
donate 75 cents to the rescue and restoration of the environment, industry and
individuals fighting to survive the disastrous oil spill.
The beer is an unfiltered Weizen
Pils, made with pilsner and wheat malts. It is hopped and dry hopped with Sterling and German Perle
hops and has a brilliant gold color, a sweet malt flavor and a pleasant
bitterness and aroma.
Our supplier’s initial allocation
sold out quickly, and though a fresh supply has now arrived, we anticipate that
this beer will move out rapidly. We therefore advise that you make your
purchase sooner rather than later. And here’s to the folks working so hard to
provide some relief for our struggling neighbors to the south!
Hollandia (Holland)
$10.99 12 pack/330 ml bottles
Looking for a new imported lager
at a great price? This traditionally brewed Ditch beer is light, clean, and
very refreshing. It goes down all too well on a warm afternoon or evening, so
it’s a good thing that it’s also extremely affordable. Add some to your basket
the next time you come shopping and see if you don’t agree.
All Day,
Everyday: The ABC Mixed Six
Make your own custom selection of six beers and receive 10%
off the total. It’s a great way to explore the world of beer and save a little
at the same time. And remember--this offer includes all specialty and craft
beers sold in large format bottles, not just the standard 12 ounce size found
in six packs. This is definitely one of our most attractive offers and it’s
only at ABC Package. Prost!
LIQUOR
New Arrivals
Referent Horseradish Vodka $28.99
1 Liter
This is a 100% natural horseradish
infused vodka, made with high quality Wisconsin
grown horseradish. Subtle and smooth, yet spicy and bold, this spirit is the
product of a family distillery located in New Richmond, Wisconsin. It can be
enjoyed straight up, in a martini, or with your favorite Bloody Mary mix, which
is, in our opinion, the best way to experience this very unique and
surprisingly delicious vodka.
Coruba Jamaican Spiced Rum $10.99
750 ml
New from Kobrand, this imported
Jamaican rum is oak-aged for a smooth, mellow flavor and infused with natural
spices to enhance the aroma and add complexity. At $10.99 a bottle, it’s also a
great bargain. Make this the next new rum you try.
