9/26/2022 Newsletter

FEATURED WINES THIS WEEK

Pine Ridge 2021 Chenin Blanc-Viognier (Clarksburg) $15.99

The ‘CB-V’ is an aromatic white with a bouquet of honeysuckle, orange blossom, grapefruit, white peach and jasmine. In the mouth it’s bright and refreshing, with flavors of citrus, ginger, peach and green apple. The clean finish brings a lingering hint of lime.

Diora 2019 La Petite Grace Pinot Noir (Monterey County) $18.99

Aromas of black cherry, brown sugar and mocha set the stage for a robust palate of concentrated fruit flavors, with a textured mouthfeel anchored by Pinot Noir’s signature balanced acidity. The lingering finish gives a lasting impression of rich black fruit with a pleasant touch of toasted oak.

Chateau Sainte Eulalie 2020 Minervois (Languedoc, France) $17.99

The Plaisir d’Eulalie (a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Carignan) is full of dark berry and plum fruit flavors, beautifully wrapped in soft tannins. Dense, yet smooth on the palate, the 2020 offers dense fruit flavors and a long finish, with berries, violets, pepper and garrigue.

Dave Phinney Locations IT (Italy) $19.99

Locations IT by Dave Phinney is a blend of Negroamaro, Nero d’Avola and Barbera. The wine opens with an aromatic nose of black cherry, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, cedar and evergreen. A silky-smooth entry is met with a richly textured palate of fig and wild berries.

Rombauer 2019 Zinfandel (California) $39.99

Classic California Zin, with concentrated aromas of dried cherries that meld with warm vanilla, mocha and mulling spice on the nose. Lush flavors of dark plums and raspberry jam flood the palate, followed with a touch of dark chocolate. Subtle, smooth tannins frame a long and enticing finish.

NEW WINE & BEER ARRIVALS

Silvio Nardi 2017 Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany, Italy) $74.99

This Brunello opens with lush, penetrating aromas of ripe dark fruit edged with subtle spice tones, then revealing a whiff of dried flowers in the background. An elegant and richly flavorful wine, this has a velvety and polished texture and a long, refined finish.

Simi 2021 Chardonnay (Sonoma County) $17.99

This is classic California Chardonnay, with a floral and fruity nose of pineapple, peach, lemon meringue and apple complemented by hints of hazelnut and spice. It’s buttery and plush in texture, offering luscious fruit enlivened by a nice dash of toasty vanilla.

Newtopia Cyder Sky High & Dry Craft Cider (San Diego) $5.99

Newtopia’s Sky High & Dry is carefully concocted from 100% West Coast apples, imaginatively combined with an exotic mix of botanicals foraged from the far corners of the Earth. It’s a classic hard cider made to taste the way it should: crisp, dry and utterly refreshing, from start to finish.

Cheers!

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