The Wines of This Week's Tasting:
Springtime and Admins Whites and Lighter Reds
April 25, 2018
 
White
2017 Honig Sauvignon Blanc: Peach and passionfruit with grapefruit and lemon zest notes. Crisp freshness in the finish. Very Good Plus 19.99/bottle 17.99/mixed case 16.99/case
2016 Cave de la Bonneterie Vouvray La Craie: Nice blend of pear, honeysuckle, quince and apple with a dry mineral finish. Very Good Plus 16.99/bottle 15.29/mixed case 14.44/case
2016 Masseria Verdeca Valle d’Itria: Tropical fruit, spice, citrus and pear with a mineral spicy aftertaste. Very Good Plus to Excellent 18.99/bottle 17.09/mixed case 16.14/case
Red
2016 Brigaldara Valpolicella: Tart cherry with spices and dark fruits. Smooth, dry, persistent finish with notes of leather. Very Good Plus 15.99/bottle 14.39/mixed case 13.59/case
2014 Tangley Oaks Pinot Noir Willamette: Refined fruit, cherries and raspberries with white pepper, lively acidity and a long finish. Very Good Plus 17.99/bottle 16.19/mixed case 15.29/case
2015 Warwick Estate Pinotage Old Bush Vines: Dark cherry, orange peel, cedar, clove and cinnamon with ripe silky tannins. Very Good Plus to Excellent 23.99/bottle 21.59/mixed case 20.39/case
Special pack: one bottle of each of the above wines for a special price of $105
Special mixed case: Two bottles of each of the above for a special price of: $199
You can also mix any six bottles of the above for a 10% discount or any twelve bottles of the above for a 15% discount
 
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- Peter Hemenway