Ah, Spring. It's a time when Minnesotans pack up their portable ice fishing huts and bring out their patio furniture. With the welcome change of both climate and mindset, it's necessary to start searching for invigorating wines crafted to refresh both body and soul. But don't trouble yourself...we've done the searching for you.
Assembled for you are six wines that practically scream, “Springtime is here!” All six are rela- tive newcomers to the QWS portfolio, and each is deserving of a place on your patio table. To whet your interest ever further, here’s an offer you simply cannot refuse:
Purchase a case of any one of these wines, and we’ll provide you special Springtime pricing. And, we will honor this pricing on any and all reorders received by June 21st…the first day of Summer!
#66064 - N.V. CONDE de SUBIRATS CAVA - This wine is produced from grapes grown in the heart of Sant Sadurni d’Anoia, the birthplace of Cava, among the high altitude hills of the sub- region of Espiells. A blend of 55% Macabeo, 40% Parellada and 5% Chardonnay. Praised by Steven Tanzer as one of the best choices you could ever make in Cavas..and I agree! Regularly: $108 Springtime Price: $90
#52084 - N.V. VIN DE BUGEY “La Cueille”, PATRICK BOTTEX – I absolutely love pouring this wine to those who’ve never experienced it. Their first taste always elicits a smile. Pink-hued and bubbly, this wine is fun...serious fun. Low in alcohol, it is an amazing aperitif…but get some while you can: Bottex makes less than 3,000 cases annually.
# 66084 - 2009 VERDEJO, BODEGAS PEDRO ESCUDERO – Now this is what Verdejo is all about. Explosive aromas and flavors of citrus and passion fruits mingle with great minerality, all leading to a crisp, tangy finish. Slowly fermented in tank for nearly a month, ensuring maximum retention of fruit, this is lovely.
# 89004 - 2008 GAVI di GAVI, VILLA SPARINA – Since 1974 Sparina has been crafting some of the finest wines in the Piedmont. This classic Gavi has a pale straw golden color with a floral nose and hints of peach fragrances. It has wonderful peach, pear and lemony citrus flavors with hints of wet stone and a long finish.
# 51984 - 2008 CHEVERNY, DOMAINE du SALVARD – Think of Sancerre. Think of great Sancerre. Then think all that quality at half the price. That is basically what you have in this bottle. Salvard consistently produces one of the most-amazing dry whites bargains in the Loire Valley. A dozen oysters and a bottle of this always make me a happy man! Regularly: $128 Springtime Price: $110
# 51904 - 2008 MACON-VILLAGES, HENRI PERRUSSET – If you’re absolutely set on including Chardonnay in your Springtime lineup, please let it be this one. Mr. Perrusset farms less than 20 acres of Chardonnay near the tiny village of Farges. This is the younger of two bottlings he offers…and these ‘young’ vines are 12-40 years old. Floral, intense and unoaked Chardonnay for your drinking pleasure right here, folks.
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