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Hinton’s Wine Store vs. Savvy Cellars –Spring Whites-Blind tasting - Saturday, April 14th: 3pm - 5pm
Wine Bar available 5:00-10:00
In appreciation for the 40 customers joining us and turning in their scores in our blind tasting, and for the benefit of customers unable to join us, we wish to pass on the results of the competition:
Wine #
1. Arnaldo-Caprai Grechetto White 2009, Grecante, Italy: $15.99 - 85
2. Roustan Costieres de Nimes 2011: $12.99 - 76
Rousanne, Grenache Blanc, Viognier
3. Cass Flying Nymph White 2010, Paso Robles: $12.99 - 78
Viognier 56%, Marsanne 32%, Rousanne 12%
4. Maysara Pinot Gris Arsheen 2010, Oregon: $16.99 - 67
5. Talbott-Logan Chardonnay Sleepy Hollow 2010, Santa Lucia Highlands: $16.99* - 64
6. Hook & Ladder Chardonnay 2010, RRV: $14.99 - 83
Savvy’s Richard, Ken & Jay, with wines 1, 2 & 5 for a total of 239, are declared Champions!
Hinton’s Hans, Carl and Steve, with wines 3, 4 & 6 for a total score of 214, are looking forward to the next competition.
Richard receives the Gold Medal for his selection of Arnaldo-Caprai Grechetto.
Steve receives the Silver Medal for his selection of Hook & Ladder Chardonnay.
Saturday, April 21 – There is no afternoon tasting that day, and the Wine Bar is Not Available that evening due to private events that afternoon and evening. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Italian Wines - Saturday, April 28: 3pm - 5pm
Wine Bar available 5:00-10:00
Please join us for a tasting of the wines of Conexport Italy, led by their North American Market Manager, Greg Schlagdenhauffen, We believe that you will find these wines to be very good examples of what to expect from wines of Italy, at very favorable price points.
We will taste the following wines:
Carra Pulcinella Prosecco NV: $12.99
Carra Colombina Rosé NV: $14.99
Il Vescovado Chianti 2010: $10.99
Tenuta Curezza Prine Red Blend 2008: $12.99
Fuedo Di San Nicola Primitivo 2009: $18.99
Marchesi Biscardo Valpo Ripasso 2009: $23.99
$15.00 – FREE to Connoisseur members. Special discounts will also be available on the wines being tasted.
Monday, April 30: 5:30pm - 7pm, OR 7:30pm - 9pm *RESERVATION REQUIRED* Limited to 40 at each session.
Hinton’s Wine Store is pleased to have been again selected to host a tasting of The Black & Purple Grape of the South
“Icons of the Andes 2012”
Join us and sample the highly acclaimed wines of Achaval Ferrer, Bodega Norton, Kaiken, Pascual Toso, Montes, Santa Ema, Pedriel and Napa Angel by Montes in a multi-station tasting.
In light of the expected popularity of this outstanding opportunity to meet high level principles of top South American wineries, and taste their wines, we are offering our customers the choice of attending which tasting you prefer, and at a time of your convenience.
Hinton’s Wine Store is so pleased that we are able to offer these wonderful wines of these “Icons of the Andes” wineries, presented by high level managers and principals:
ACHAVAL FERRER: Eclio Dumon – Export Manager
Achaval Malbec Mendoza 2011
Achaval Quimera 2009
Achaval Altamira 2008
MONTES: Dennis Murray – Montes Principal
Montes Leyda Sauvignon Blanc 2011
Montes Pinot Noir 2009
Montes Alpha Carmenere 2009
Montes Cabernet Sauvignon/Carmenere 2009
Napa Angel Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Star Angel Syrah 2007
NORTON: Maria Julia Cahiza – Export Manager
Sparkling Brut NV
Norton Malbec Reserve 2008
Norton Privada 2009
Norton Privada Malbec 2008
Perdriel Centenario 2006
Perdriel Malbec 2008
KAIKEN: Perry D’Agostino – Montes Portfolio Brand Manager
Kaiken Reserve Malbec 2010
Kaiken Ultra Malbec 2010
Kaiken Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Kaiken Ultra Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Kaiken Mai 2007
PASCAL TOSO: Enrique Toso – Toso Principal
Toso Sparkling Wine NV
Toso Torrontes 2010
Toso Malbec 2010
Toso Reserve Malbec 2009
Toso Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
SANTA EMA: Juan Carlos Castro – Export Manager
Reserve Chardonnay 2010
Terrior Carmenere 2010
Reserve Merlot 2008
Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Amplus One Blend 2008
Appropriate South American style appetizers will be provided to pair with these wines.
The specific details of the 24 wines, that we will be available to taste, will follow shortly.
Free to Hinton’s Wine Store customers. Limited to 40 at each of the two tasting sessions.
A reservation at 770-641-1900 is required to attend.
Special discounts will be available that evening on the wines being tasted.
Groth and Carmel Road Wineries - Saturday, May 5: 3pm - 5pm
Wine Bar available 5:00-10:00
Please join us for a tasting of Chris’ selections of the wines of these two wineries, which offer the contrasting styles of classic Napa Valley wines and the Monterey style of winemaking.
We will taste the following wines:
Groth Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Napa Valley: $19.99
Carmel Road Chardonnay 2010, Monterey: $16.99
Groth Chardonnay 2009, Napa Valley: $27.99
Carmel Road Pinot Noir 2010, Monterey: $18.99
Groth Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Oakville: $49.99
$15.00 – FREE to Connoisseur members. Special discounts will also be available on the wines being tasted.
Fisher Vineyards – Wednesday, May 9: 7pm Reception - 7:20pm Seated Tasting *RESERVATION REQUIRED* Limited to 36
Hinton’s Wine Store is pleased to once again host a tasting of Fisher Vineyards wines led by Juelle Fisher.
Fisher Vineyards offer the “Best of Both Worlds” Napa Valley and Sonoma’s Mayacamas Mountains.
The tasting will feature Fisher Estate and Unity wines in a reception and two flight format:
Reception:
2010 Fisher Unity Rose
First Flight:
2009 Fisher Unity Chardonnay
2007 Fisher MTN Estate Chardonnay
Second Flight:
2009 Fisher Unity Cabernet Sauvignon
2006 Fisher MTN Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
2007 Fisher Coach Insignia Cabernet Sauvignon
We encourage you to go to Fisher’s website for more information: www.fishervineyards.com
$25 per person - $10 to Connoisseur members, with attendance fee credited with an order of six bottles or more.
Reservations required at 770-641-1900. Special discounts will also be available that evening on the wines being tasted.
DeLoach Vineyards – Russian River Valley wines – Thursday, May 10: 6pm - 7pm
Meet & Greet with Brian Maloney, Winemaker at DeLoach Vineyards
Details will be added to our website shortly.
Spain – Eric Solomon Selections - Saturday, May 12: 3pm - 5pm
Wine Bar available 5:00-10:00
Please join us for a tasting of wines of Spain of Eric Solomon, leading importer of Spanish wines.
We will taste the following wines:
Val De Sil Godello 2008: $18.99
Gramona Gessami Blanco 2010: $17.99
Izadi Riojo Resreva 2006: $19.99
Flor De Vetus 2009: $18.99
Villacreces Crianza 2006: $39.99
$15.00 – FREE to Connoisseur members. Special discounts will also be available on the wines being tasted. |
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