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WINE OF THE
MONTH

DOMAINE ALFRED 2006 “GOSS CREEK” CENTRAL COAST CHARDONNAY
$7.99 [#216000]

(ORIGINAL PRICE $17.99)


We were going to top our list of “Summer Whites” with this beauty, as it was a nice buy at $17.99. However, when the price dropped to $7.99, it was a complete “no-brainer” and we just couldn’t deny its rightful place as July’s Wine of the Month! Everybody from each department agrees that this wine has something for everybody!

Domaine Alfred’s vineyards were some of the oldest in Central California’s Edna Valley. The vineyard was replanted in the 1990s and these wines have not skipped a beat. Their wines have even been placed on Wine Spectator’s Top 100 list! The 2006 vintage produced clusters with low natural yields, coupled with slow, consistent ripening, resulting in fruit with great intensity, showing both brilliant freshness and exceptional balance. This Chardonnay was fermented in both stainless steel and in barrel, with only 30% of the juice going through malolactic fermentation.

What you get is an elegant wine with a lovely straw-gold color, and aromas of flowers, almond, apple blossoms, white peaches and a whiff of oak. One sip, and you’ll see that these aromas follow through and are joined by flavors of pear, melon, a hint of tropical fruit and a touch of butter cream, balanced by lovely acidity. This wine performs a balancing act with California on one side, and Burgundy on the other…and it doesn’t even need a net! It’s rich enough to drink on its own, yet vibrant enough to pair with fish, chicken, soups and other foods. In short, it’s delicious; drink it!


CHEESE of the
Month

Bellweather Farms “Carmody”

Cow’s milk

Bellweather Farms is a family-owned and -operated “Artisan-Creamery” located in Sonoma, California. They make cheeses from their own “Estate” pastures in which no pesticides or artificial fertilizers are used. Health and happiness for their goats, cows and sheep is stressed in order to promote richer milk for optimum cheese making. Carmody, named for the road running adjacent to the farm, is a cheese designed to showcase the buttery flavors of Jersey milk. It serves as an alternative to young jacks and cheddar that dominate the market. This recipe was derived from an Italian Pecorino recipe, mild and creamy yet still has a great deal of fresh milk flavors.


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Winery of the Month
Summer Whites - White Wines for Warm Weather
Happy July! Generally the warmest month in the Northern Hemisphere, July is a great month for relaxation, poolside lounging, vacations, staycations and backyard barbecues. And when the warm weather hits, white wines come into their own as they can cool us down, pair well with summer foods and generally liven up just about any social gathering or private affair. We decided to do another communal cover with all of our various wine departments coming together to highlight their favorite wines with a range of grapes, flavors and prices. This approach lets us blend our voices into a chorus, singing the praises (in tune, we hope!) of each region's varietals and varieties. We invite you to partake!

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Orange County Fair Gold Medal Wines
It's that time of year again, when the Orange County Fair Commercial Wine Competition takes center stage.  It's the largest competition in the world solely for California wines and each year we see a bounty of great wines from both familiar names and newcomers to the Fair.  In any case, this is a clarion call to announce: "Summer's Here!"

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North America
AU BON CLIMAT 2007 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY CHARDONNAY
WINE SPECTATOR 91 POINTS - “Crisp and tightly wound, with sleek pineapple, melon and green apple notes that are firm, focused and full-bodied. This is most impressive on the finish, where the flavors are juicy.” California opulence meets classical structure; yes clichéd as it sounds, this is the best of both worlds. With buttery notes over tropical fruit with restraint and elegance, this is a bargain that cannot be ignored.  We challenge you to find California Chardonnay this good, at this price.

$15.95 [200400] 

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Other American wines: All California Wine - Cabernet - Cal Alsace - Cal Italy - Cal Rhone - Chardonnay - Merlot - Pinot Noir - Sparkling - Zinfandel


France - Vintage Report
CôTES DU RHôNE 2007 “CUVéE GABRIELLE”
DOMAINE GRAND BOIS

Yet another “hot and heavy” Côtes du Rhône from the landmark 2007 vintage has arrived. “Cuvée Gabrielle” prefaces a dark palate of ripe plum and black cherry with a scintillating nose of allspice, violets and floral potpourri. It’s simply amazing how much wine is here for the price. This captivating little number possesses unlimited potential for a “house red” that’s suitable for backyard grilling and BBQ as well as enjoyable quaffing with friends and neighbors.

$13.99 [307653]

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Other French wines: Alsace - Beaujolais - Bordeaux (Red) - Bordeaux (White) - Burgundy (Red) - Burgundy (White) - Champagne - Loire Valley - Rhone (Red) - Rhone (White) - South France (SUD)


France - Champagne of the Month
THE MIND BOGGLING CHAMPAGNES OF ANDRE BEAUFORT

Here is a grower out of the ordinary! With Beaufort you get not neutrality but an exalted, aromatic Pinot Noir, whether from Ambonnay or the l’Aube. The natural expression of his wines will remind older fans of the incomparable Champagne that prevailed before the adoption of industrial agriculture…”
    
Le Grand Guide des Vins de France

After many years seeking out the best that Champagne has to offer, we thought that we knew all the region’s quality super stars, that is, until we tasted these gems from Jacques Beaufort. The individuality and flavor excitement of these Andre Beaufort Champagnes is simply unsurpassed by anything in our experience. These cuvees are not mere “discoveries” but are rather “revelations” of the heights that artisinal Champagne can achieve. It so happens that Beaufort is a recluse with little interest in self-promotion so his creations have remained unknown in this country until this past May when Antonio Galloni, of the Wine Advocate, gave the lineup an in depth and highly positive review....

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Other Sparkling wine: American Sparkling - Champagne - Other Sparkling
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World Wines - Germany & Txakoli/na
HEXAMER 2007 SPÄTLESE ***
“MEDDERSHEIMER RHEINGRAFENBERG”

Floral, peach and tangerine flavors are vivid and long, thanks to the vibrant structure. A little more racy and concentrated than the 2-star and greater potential in the long run. Best from 2010 through 2027.” (WS 93)

$39.95 [328006]

GORRONDONA 2008 TINTO, DO BIZKAIKO TXAKOLINA
A very rare red Txakoli made from 100% Hondarribi Beltza, the Gorrondona Tinto is a distinctive wine with aromas of peppers, spices and red fruit. The palate displays flavors of crushed minerals with medium tannins that yield a bright and refreshing finish. Best served with cheese, grilled sausages, lamb or beef dishes.

$24.99 [380715]

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Other World Wines: Argentina - Australia - Austria - Chile - Croatia - Germany - Greece - Hungary - Italy -  Montenegro - New Zealand - Port - Portugal - Romania - Sake - Sherry/Maderia - Slovania - Spain - South Africa - Switzerland - Uruguay


Spirits
CLEMENT VSOP RHUM
Clément VSOP Rhum Agricole begins as fresh sugar cane juice which is fermented, masterfully distilled, rested and then aged for over a year in small, new French oak Barrels-- only to be moved into Bourbon Barrels for more than 3 years of additional extensive aging-- the results are amazing. The scents include: baked banana, chocolate milk, grilled pineapple, cryptic spice, creamy coconut and nuts with dried tropical fruit. The flavor follows suit but in a more focused manner. It has a medium body replete with delicate restatements of exotic fruits baked into flaky pastries, crowned with créme anglaise with temerarious peppery piquance to keep the palate spirited. It ends with a honied, dynamic dalliance that intrigues over and over again. Enjoy neat or in an exceptional drink.

$29.99 [168802]

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Other Spirits: 50ml - Brandy - Cordial - Gin - Rum - Scotch - Tequila - Vodka - Whiskey - Mixers


Gift Baskets
Tequila Basket!
All the fixings you need for the next perfect margarita! Milagro Silver Tequila, Milagro Agave Nectar, Stirrings Rimmer, Snakebite Salsa, Have'A corn chips, Cocktail Napkins, Organic Dark Chocolate, Recipe for Milagro Margarita. Available in-store or online!

$59.98  [810040]


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Beer
ROGUE DOUBLE DEAD GUY ALE

Deep amber copper color. Buttery peanut brittle, orange blossom tea aromas follow through to a rich chewy and fruity full body with nice notes of caramel drizzled dried apricot and roasted grains and spice. Finishes with a long, tangy grilled grapefruit and chocolate fade. Double Dead Guy Ale is an evolution of Dead Guy Ale, the award winning maibock that has won 25 awards for product and packaging since its introduction in 1993.

SALE $9.34 Normally $10.99 22oz. [469447] 


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