12/10/2024 Newsletter

Greetings from the Wine Cellar:
Tis the Season, and there is a lot happening in Downtown Yuma. This Saturday is the always popular Electric Light parade. Come early to secure your seats for watching the parade and be sure stop by the Old Town Wine Cellar while you are Downtown to sample our Featured Wines of the Week. We also have cold beers available to enjoy here or take with you.

Saturday, December 14, 2024: Dorothy Young Electric Light Parade “Fantasy & Fairy Tales”, Event begins at 6:00 PM and ends in Downtown Yuma.

FEATURED WINES THIS WEEK

(Sample all five featured wines for $15 or By the Glass)

Pasqua Pinot Grigio 2022 (Delle Venzia, Italy) $14.99/Bottle

A fruity, intense wine with a strong character. The color is straw yellow, tending to golden. On the nose it displays floral and fruity notes reminiscent of white peach with shades of Williams pear and tropical fruit. On the palate it is complex, intense and balanced, revealing notes of toasting, hazelnut and vanilla, all aromas deriving from aging in wood.
($10 by the glass)

Mollydooker The Scooter Merlot 2021 (McClaren Vale, Australia) $31.99/Bottle

This vibrant and lifted Merlot exudes rich plum flavors with undertones of both red and dark fruit and a soft touch of oak. As the wine develops in the glass, layers of chocolate, nutmeg and cinnamon spice come to the fore. The soft mouthfeel and tannin integration allow for all the beautiful flavors of this wine to shine through.
($12 by the glass)

Finca Los Principes Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2016 (Rioja) $21.99/Bottle

Purple-plum, crumbled sage-leaf and black-olive-paste aromas emanate from the glass. This violet-red-colored wine features blackberry, black-currant, dried Mediterranean herb, milk-chocolate and violet flavors wrapped in a sheath of sumptuous tannins. Notes of butterscotch and orange-zest linger on the taste buds.
($10 by the glass)

San Simeon Petite Sirah 2020 (Paso Robles, California) $25.99/Bottle

Aromas of blackberry, ripe plum and thyme greet the nose. Aging in French and American oak barrels contributes notes of vanilla and oak spice. The mouthfeel is jammy and full-bodied. Firm tannins provide structure as the flavors build to a lengthy finish.
($12 by the glass)

Z. Alexander Brown Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 (California) $17.99/Bottle

This wine is deep, with aromas of blackberry, cassis, allspice and dried florals on the nose. The flavors on the palate are dark cherry, black plum and cardamom, sliding into fennel, orange zest, espresso and a dry finish. 91 – Wine Enthusiast
($10 by the glass)

CORAVIN® BY THE GLASS OPTIONS

Robert Craig Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 (Napa Valley, California) $136.99/Bottle

The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mountain) is another fabulous wine in this range. Inky dark fruit, lavender, wildflowers, jasmine, spice, crème de cassis and pencil shavings are all beautifully delineated. This deep, potent Howell Mountain Cabernet delivers the goods. 96 – Vinious.
($28 per glass)

Nickel & Nickel State Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 (Yountville, California) $134.99

From the outset, this Napa Valley Cabernet is one powerful, deeply expressive Cabernet with heady black currant, plum, and cedar aromas leading into a big, juicy entry. Layered currant and black cherry flavors are accented by elegant clove notes. Bold, coating tannins support and frame the entire wine, and hints of wet slate add dimension to a dark, brooding finish. 96 – James Suckling, 94 – Wine Spectator
($27 per glass)

Ink Grade 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley, California) $104.99/Bottle

The Ink Grade Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon opens with aromas of fresh cassis, pomegranate, and cocoa with elements of thyme, mint, candied orange peels, nutmeg, cloves, and paprika. The palate is linear throughout with a consistent mid-palate of bright and lifted acidity and well-integrated raw mountain tannins that close in a persistent finish. 94 – James Suckling, 93 – Wine Spectator, 92 – Wine Enthusiast.
($26 per glass)

JUSTIN Isosceles 2019 (Paso Robles, California) $89.99/Bottle

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. 94 – Wine Enthusiast, 94 – Vinious, 92 – James Suckling.
($24 per glass)

DAOU Vineyards Reserve Seventeen Forty 2021 (Paso Robles, California) $79.99/Bottle

Inspired by the classics of Saint-Émilion, DAOU Reserve Seventeen Forty is a Cabernet Franc-driven wine with a harmonious complement of Merlot. An opaque ruby-purple hue sets a tone of depth and concentration. Enchanting aromas of violets, blueberry, dried sage and bay leaf reveal underlying earthen notes of truffle, woodsmoke and charcuterie. The palate entry is juicy and powerful, flooding the mouth with layers of black currant, chocolate, cigar box and toasty oak. Vivid tannins and balanced acidity unfold into a long, structured finish. 94 – Wine Advocate
($20 per glass)

NEW ARRIVALS

Adobe Road Red Blends 4-Bottle Gift Box (Sonoma, California) $399.99/Set

The Racing Series is comprised of 4 ultra-premium, California, red wine blends, all inspired by moments on the racetrack.
Redline 2021 – A rich and complex blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite Sirah, and Malbec.
Shift 2019 – A daring combination of Zinfandel, Barbera, Grenache, Petite Sirah, and Carignane
The 24 2019 – A Rhone-style blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah, with Malbec for added spice and character.
Apex 2019 – An ultra-premium blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot and Petite Sirah.
(Great Gift Idea for a Racing Enthusiast on Your Christmas List)

Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label (Champagne, France) $69.99/Bottle

Golden-yellow in color, with a foaming necklace of tiny bubbles. It is pleasing to the nose, initially reminiscent of yellow and white fruits, then of vanilla and later brioche. Note the fine balance between the fruity aromas coming from the grape varieties and the toasty notes, the result of the three years of bottle aging. The first sip delivers all the freshness and strength so typical of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label with a symphony of fruit following (pear, lemon). 55% Pinot Noir, 15% Pinot Meunier, 30% Chardonnay

Castello Del Poggio Extra Dry Prosecco (Veneto, Italy) $14.99/Bottle

This fun and fresh sparkler has a charming bouquet of intense acacia blossoms, ripe Golden Delicious apples, and white peach defining the nose. The palate shows flavors of ripe pear, mixed citrus, and touch of crushed stone, finishing with a refreshing, bright and elegant effervescence.

Cheers!

Kim Maloney
Old Town Wine Cellar
265 S. Main Street, Suite E
Yuma, Arizona 85364
928-373-0405