February 2010
Global Club $64.00 Tax and shipping not included.
Our Global Wine Club brings you six outstanding, premium wines from around the world.
These wines are exclusive to you, our valued Club member. Each month we send you an international selection of hard to find wines we feel are of exceptional quality and value. During the month, you can purchase your favorites from these selections at the discounted Club member price… while supplies last. We look forward to sharing these wonderful, delicious and fun wines with you.
Wine club wines are available only for club members. They are not available in our regular inventory.
Riff Pinot Grigio, Dolomites, Italy 2008 Alois Lageder names this Riff Pinot Grigio for the German word for “reef” to remind us of the ancient sea that the vineyards are planted on. The Dolomites Mountains are located north of Venise, at the foothills of the northeastern Italian Alps. The soil is high in limestone, very similar to France’s Chablis, and is well known for Pinot Grigio. This bottling from Lageder is a perfect example. The brilliant yellow and green tinted wine is elegantly fruited with notes of apples and peaches. It is fresh and clean with refreshing acidity and minerality. Try it with seafood pastas and risottos.
list price$12.00 | arlequin regular price$11.00 | wine club exclusive re-order $10.50
Molin Blanc, Bordeaux, France 2008 The Despagne family’s vines are situated in the picturesque Entre-Deux-Mers, between the Dordogne and the Garonne rivers of Bordeaux. In the bottle is a blend of almost equal parts of the traditional white Bordeaux grapes: Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Muscadelle. Jean-Louis Despagne is fashioning a wine with pure fruit and a lush feel by vinifying in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks and keeping the wine on the lees until bottling. The blend displays flowery aromas that lead to a clean dry finish. Medium bodied with direct notes of citrus and herbs, it compliments seafood of all kinds.
list price $13.00 | arlequin regular price $12.00 | wine club exclusive re-order $10.50
Domaine Rimbert St. Chinian Blanc, Languedoc, France ThSince his arrival in the village of Berlou, Jean-Marie Rimbert has been turning heads with his wines. Berlou is located in the northern most part of St. Chinian and more broadly in the Languedoc. Rimbert, after working as a vineyard manager for 5 years, was able to pull together the money to get his own Domaine started. He was initially attracted to the elegance and finesse of the old vine carignan grown in schist soils in this area, grapes which he lovingly calls “My pinot.” Rimbert is a natural wine maker. This means he is using no herbicides or pesticides, native yeast, and generally minimal intervention. He respects and wants to preserve the natural vitality of the land. St. Chinian is known for its red and doesn’t produce much white but this blend of 40% Carignan Blanc plus Marsanne, Roussanne Vermentino and Grenache Blanc is a lovely example of white St. Chinian wine. It has notes of white flowers, sweet spice, tea and citrus. It would work well with a delicate fish and a vegetable stew.
list price $16.50 | arlequin regular price $13.00 | wine club exclusive re-order $9.00
Biurko Gori ‘Arbanta,’ Rioja, Spain 2008 The Llorens family, makers of ‘Arbanta’ Rioja, has been farming their vineyards for generations and they take great pride in the fruit of the vines and in the wine-making process. Because wines from Rioja are typically known for being aged in barrel this 100% Tempranillo is an exception to the rule as it sees no time in wood. This atypical technique results in spicy floral aromas on the nose, with mineral notes on the palate that create an excellent structure that emphasizes the solid core of fruit. Pair this with roasted chicken, burgers or pizza.
list price $15.00 | arlequin regular price $14.00 | wine club exclusive re-order $13.00
Pirineos Mesache, Somontano, Spain 2008 The small Denominacion de Origen Somontano means “at the foot of the mountains.” This refers to the Sierra de Guara and Sierra de Salinas that make the vine-growing in this region possible. They create a south-facing amphitheatre that protects from the cold northern influence. This is a blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah and 10% Parellada (a varietal distinctive to Somontano). ‘Mesache’ alludes to the youthful, easy drinking nature of the wine. It is juicy with sweet fruit tannins – it sees no oak. With its bright, fresh notes of mixed berries, it pairs well with barbequed meats and tomato based dishes.
list price $14.00 | arlequin regular price $12.00 | wine club exclusive re-order $10.00
Les Tours Syrah, Languedoc, France This 100% Syrah, produced in the heart of the Languedoc-Roussillon, a region located dead in the center of southern France, is a true reflection of an old world wine with new world appeal. Concise in structure and body while generous in fruit, Les Tours reaches a stylistic middle ground at a bargain price. Full in body and deep red in color, the nose exudes hints of smoky cherries and coffee, while the palate serves up flavors of toffee and blackberry along with pepper and spices. This will match nicely with grilled steak, burgers, barbecued pork ribs or pretty much anything smoky.
list price $12.00 | arlequin regular price $9.00 | wine club exclusive re-order $7.00
