
07/16/2024 Newsletter
Greetings from the Wine Cellar:
Boy has it been muggy outside the past week or two. You can beat that humidity when you join us at the Old Town Wine Cellar, where the temperature is always a brisk 70° F or less. Come on in and cool down as you sample our Featured Wines of the Week, have a glass of wine or a nice cold Brew!
Also wanted to let everyone know that the Old Town Wine Cellar will be hosting a special event on Saturday July 20th from 6-9PM. The event includes a wine tasting of select wines, appetizers, and an opportunity to wine some nice raffle items. Tickets price is $20 per person and are available presale or at the door. All ticket proceeds will go to support Gavin LaRose to represent Yuma on his Hockey Team, the Arizona Bobcats. The Arizona Bobcats are a Teir II Youth Hockey Program located in Chandler, AZ. The focus of this hockey program is on player development, the importance of sportsmanship and teamwork, strong competition, and giving each player the tools to become the best possible player, teammate, and individual; both on and off the ice. Hope you can join us on Saturday to meet Gavin and sample some outstanding wines.
FEATURED WINES THIS WEEK
(Sample the five featured wines for $15 or By the Glass)
Treana Sauvignon Blanc 2022 (Paso Robles, California) $19.99/Bottle
Our Sauvignon Blanc is a clean platinum hue that opens with beautiful aromas of tropical guava and hints of lemon grass. Bright zesty citrus flavors are abundant on the palate and highlighted by nuances of fresh pineapple and green apple. This light bodied white finishes with a splash of acid that is delightfully refreshing.
($10 by the glass)
Hahn GSM Appellation Series 2021 (Arroyo Seco, California) $23.99/Bottle
Ruby red in color, this wine bursts with aromas of strawberry and blueberry with a touch of lavender and white pepper. On the palate, layers of cherry, blueberry, blackberry, and warm spice are complemented by a round mouthfeel and velvety tannins. Pairs well with Stir Fry Sesame Chicken and Mushrooms or Mushroom Flatbread.
($10 by the glass)
Boen Pinot Noir Tri County 2022 (California) $21.99/Bottle
Deep garnet in color with abundant aromas of dark chocolate, black cherry, and blackberry pie with hints of black currant and cedar. There are layered flavors of blackberry and raspberry pie filling on the palate, accompanied by notes of cinnamon, chocolate, and nutmeg. This wine is smooth and focused with refined tannins and a mouthwatering finish.
($10 by the glass)
Ferrari Carano Merlot 2021 (Sonoma County, California) $25.99/Bottle
This is a medium-bodied Merlot, displaying aromas of English toffee, vanilla, star anise, Santa Rosa plum, and leather. The palate is velvety smooth with notes of ripe plum, dried raspberry, nougat, and mocha on the finish. The fruit forward, easy-drinking qualities of this Merlot make it the perfect wine to pair with any red meat course, Italian entrées and fragrantly spiced roasted or grilled poultry dishes.
($12 by the glass)
Hope Family Treana Cabernet-Syrah 2021 (Paso Robles, California) $32.99/Bottle
This vintage of the legendary Treana Red is a gorgeous blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. On the nose, rich aromas of dark fruit, cassis, and vanilla bean. On the palate, elevated flavors of raspberry and fresh cherry brighten the mid pallet while baking spices and pepper create a dynamic flavor profile unique to this blend. On the finish, warm vanilla and firm tannins balance this full-bodied wine. Blend: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Syrah.
($12 by the glass)
CORAVIN® BY THE GLASS OPTIONS
Dana Estates Onda Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 (Napa Valley, California) $310.99/Bottle
The 2019 Onda Cabernet Sauvignon opens with aromas of blackberries, baking spice, and plum tart. Intermingled with the fruit are notes of coffee and a hint of graphite. Rich fruit with dense flavors of black cherries, plums, and currants layer with graphite and a briny minerality. The velvety mid-palate transitions to flavors of black truffle, brioche, and blackberry on the finish. The predominantly hillside provenance of the grapes lends a broad mouth coating tannin backbone.
($60 per glass)
Montes Purple Angel Carmenère 2020 (Colchagua Valley, Chile) $129.99/Bottle
Deep purplish red in color. Elegant on the nose, with aromas of ripe red and black berries over a background of sweet spices, dark chocolate, and mocha notes. Well-structured on the palate, with smooth and full tannins. Acidity from the Petit Verdot lends juiciness and enables exceptional aging potential. The remarkable finish is elegant and intensely complex.
Highly recommended with red meats, lamb chops with rosemary, pork ribs, and cannelloni.
($28 per glass)
Beaulieu Vineyard 2019 Georges de Latour Private Reserve (Napa Valley, California) $155.99/Bottle
Wow! The aromas are exceptional, with a tangerine edge to the blackcurrants, graphite, lead pencil, flowers, and wet earth. It changes all the time. Full-bodied with great intensity and depth of fruit. The ultra-fine tannins display millions of layers. The texture on the palate is superb and lasts for minutes. This is the new 1974 George de Latour, which was a legend. ($32 per glass)
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 (Alexander Valley, California) $104.99/Bottle
The 2019 Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has notes of red cherry, raspberry, blackberry, iris, vanilla, and clove. Ruby in color, this elegant wine has great acidity and lift on the mid-palate. Black currant and warm baking spices linger with a deep and fruity finish. It will provide drinking pleasure through 2047 given proper cellaring. Blend: 95.2% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2.5% Cabernet Franc, 1.9% Merlot, 0.4% Petit Verdot. ($25 per glass)
JUSTIN 2019 Isosceles (Paso Robles, California) $89.99/Bottle
Isosceles presents with aromatic notes of ripe blackberry, juicy black plum, and cassis with dried violet, leather, vanilla bean, fresh herbs, camphor, and toasted oak. Full-bodied with baked black cherry pie, fresh mission fig, and black currant on the entry. The midpalate of new leather, fresh wild sage, porcini mushroom, dried black olive, and cedar is carried by balanced freshness and abundant velvety tannins that lead to a long, complex finish of sustained fresh berries, camphor, oak, toasted cinnamon stick, star anise, and dried flowers. ($22 per glass)
DAOU Reserve 2020 Seventeen Forty (Paso Robles, California) $78.99/Bottle
This is a Cabernet Franc driven wine with a harmonious complement of Merlot. Beguiling aromas of blackberry cobbler, raspberry, crème de cassis and cherry pipe tobacco anticipate hints of toasty oak, black licorice, and pencil shaving. Lush and full bodied, this wine bestows rich flavors of cherry, black plum, dark chocolate, and blueberry compote with lovely accents of Zante currant, graphite, and cinnamon. Solid structure and fine-grained tannins support a lengthy, focused finish, leaving notes of plum and boysenberry underscored by cocoa and black truffle.
($20 per glass)
NEW ARRIVALS
Micheal David Winery Inkblot Cabernet Franc 2018 (Lodi, California) $31.99/bottle
Dark, decadent, and alluring, Inkblot Cabernet Franc exudes aromas of plush black cherry, red plum, baking spices and coconut on the nose. Heavy on the mouth with smooth, polished tannins, unique flavors of strawberry jam, dark chocolate truffle and peppery spice lead to a layered, ample finish.
Gundlach Bundschu Mountain Cuvee Red 2021 (Sonoma Coast, California) $24.99/bottle
A Bordeaux-obsessed blend featuring layer upon layer of ripe fruit – think boysenberry, cranberry and pomegranate – followed by a hint of toasty oak. Gundlach Bundschu Mountain Cuvée is a medium-bodied, red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot packed with juicy red fruit, black currants and dark chocolate finish. Silky tannins with an elegant structure and a finish that’s a real crowd-pleaser. Enjoy it on its own or pair it with a juicy burger. Blend: 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec.
J. Lohr Wildflower Valdiguie 2022 (Arroyo Seco, Monterey) $15.99/bottle
Crafted in the style of Beaujolais wines, this is a light-bodied red wine. Served slightly chilled, this wine displays inviting fresh raspberry, cranberry, and pomegranate aromas, with a bit of black pepper and hibiscus. Flavors of brambly, bright red berry with a touch of spice, mid-palate acidity lead to a juicy, mouthwatering finish. Wildflower is the lighter red accompaniment to all your culinary adventures.
Cheers!
Kim Maloney
Old Town Wine Cellar
265 S. Main Street, Suite E
Yuma, Arizona 85364
928-373-0405
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