Monthly Archives: August 2016

First Friday September 2nd Drop-In Wine Tasting 5-8pm

We’ll taste 6 wines, 3 whites, 3 reds, and cheese.
Drop-In anytime between 5 and 8pm.
$5 and a $3 rebate when you buy a bottle of featured wine.

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Wine World Wines, Friday, August 5, 2016

Tricky (Rabbit), Sauvignon Blanc ,Valle del Maule, Chile 2015
With 10% skinless Carmenèreso. Peach and melon aromas are straightforward and mildly grassy. A fresh mouthfeel and simple flavors of tangerine, lime and grapefruit finish. Eggplant Dip, Goat Cheese, Chicken Tarragon, Greek Salad, Oysters in white wine sauce.

E. Guigal, Côtes du Rhône Blanc, Rhône Valley, France 2015
65% Viognier. Offers terrific clarity and purity in its tangerine, citrus and orange blossom, in a clean, and crisp. On the palate, fruity with plenty of richness and body. Roasted Asparagus w/Feta, Scallops in Ginger Sauce, Asian Style chicken.

Pfefferer, Moscato Giallo, Colterenzio, Italy, 2015
Golden Muscat dry. Aromatic and elegant, dry, youthful and zesty with grapey fruit and lots of freshness. Perfect aperitif , delicious with spicy hors d’oeuvres and fish based dishes.

Aveleda, Charamba, Douro, Portugal, 2014
With soft tannins and ripe berry fruits, this is an immediately accessible wine. It has a fresh character, with a smoky edge and a ripe, smooth aftertaste. A great barbecue wine

Circius, Côtes du Rhône, Rhone, France, 2013
Gorgeous red reveals a lot of sucrosity (sweetness from ripeness) along with loads of lavender, black raspberry, kirsch, licorice and a touch of pepper. Mexican Steak w/Avocado Salsa

Penfolds Club, Tawny Port, South Australia, Australia, NV
Currants, caramel and vanilla clove. Big flavors of walnut, honey & dates w/toasty oak.
Hard cheeses, crème brûlée, Chocolate covered figs, full-bodied cigars.

Bordeaux Wine Tasting Seminar Friday, August 26, 7 pm with Jean-Pierre Chambas, CEO of Aleph Wines

Space is Limited Sign up now!
Stop by Wine World 133 Georgia Ave. North Augusta, SC
or Call us at 803 279 9522 to reserve your space.
Only $25/person ($18 for WINE CLUB Members)
Attendees will be offered special prices when ordering these wines.
Pre-Paid reservation is required to save your place.

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We’ll explore wines from Bordeaux with Jean-Pierre as our guide.  He’ll share his deep knowledge (and opinions!) about the region and its producers.   JP’s seminars are not to be missed; great wines, great stories, great information on the wines. (sign up early)
We’ll taste 11 wines with a break halfway-ish for heavy Hors d’Oeuvres

The Wines
Cru de la Maqueline, Bordeaux Rouge 2012
C’Anice, Graves Blanc 2014
Ch Mirefleur, Bordeaux Superior 2012
Ch Roc Taillade, Medoc 2015
Ch Malmaison Rothschild, Moulis 2010
Ch Paveil de Luze, Margaux 2012
Fleur de Pesdesclaux, Pauillac 2010
Ch Chantegrive, Graves Blanc 2010
Ch Villa Belair, Graves Blanc 2010
Ch La Grange Clinet, Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux 2014
Ch du Bosquet, Cotes de Bourg 2011

Space is Limited Sign up now!
Stop by Wine World 133 Georgia Ave. North Augusta, SC
or Call us at 803 279 9522 to reserve your space.
Only $25/person ($18 for WINE CLUB Members)
Attendees will be offered special prices when ordering these wines.
Pre-Paid reservation is required to save your place.

Third Thursday August 18th Drop-In Wine Tasting 5-8pm

We’ll taste 6 wines, 3 whites, 3 reds, and cheese.
Drop-In anytime between 5 and 8pm.
$5 and a $3 rebate when you buy a bottle of featured wine.08-18-16_TT_Pic

Hopler, Pannonica White Blend, Weinland, Austria 2015
Grüner Veltliner 40%, Chardonnay 35%, Pinot Blanc 25%. Light yellow green, with spicy hay and apricot, hint of roses and lime. Roasted Chicken, Spicy Shrimp, Wiener Schnitzel.

J Vineyards, Pinot Gris, Russian River, California 2015
Crisp, with bright fruit and a kiss of minerality. Kaffir lime and Asian pear plus tropical notes of pineapple and jasmine flowers. Asian Thai cuisine, Tomato Gazpacho or Goat Cheese with Rosemary Crackers, Crab Salad.

E. Guigal, Côtes du Rhône Rosé, Rhône Valley, France 2015
Grenache 60%, Cinsault 30%, Syrah 10%. Fresh with an expressive nose of red fruits and citrus. Notes of raspberry and red currant. Fruity, fine and round. Charcuterie, Leg of Lamb, Enchiladas, Gyros, Margarita Pizza.

Sierra Batuco, Pinot Noir, Maule Valley, Chile 2013
Floral nose, cherry flayors and fresh acidity. Pungent oak notes. Forest floor smoky nose, but lovely darker fruit. Braised Duck w/Grapes, Beef Stew w/Olives, Grilled Spareribs.

L. Bosio, Barbera d’ Asti, Piedmont, Italy 2013
“Leda Truffle Hunter” Ruby red in color, shows ample red fruit on the nose. It has silky tannins that give it a smooth mouthfeel. Freshness and approachability. Antipasti, Chicken Yakitori, Osso Buco, Neapolitan Pizza.

Prime Cuts, Red Blend, Swartland, South Africa 2015
Nose is super bright, appealing, a salad of mixed fruits. Masses of strawberry, raspberry, red fruit flavours with a slightly creamy finish. Grilled Roast, Pasta and Aged Cheeses.

WINE CLUB August 2016 selections

“The first rule of WINE CLUB is… ALWAYS talk about  WINE CLUB!”
The Wine buyers (Andrew and Dale) pick two wines each month for you that we love, and you will too.   One white (or rose, or bubbly) and one red.  The total value of wines will exceed $40 (usually between $45 and $50) and the longer you sign up for, the better the deal! (see below for pricing and perks)

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Galerie, Naissance, Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, 2014
A wonderful California style Sauvignon Blanc made by Laura Diaz Munoz. Originally from Spain, she’s worked there, New Zealand, and Chile, but has settled in Napa and makes the Galerie line of wines for the Jackson Family. Her first wine memory is of enjoying a Spanish Albarino. This Sauvugnon Blanc displays some of the minerality I associate with a good Albarino or Califonia Sauvignon Blanc. This wine is beautifully balanced, you’ll really appreciate this wine’s elegance as it grows in the glass. Broiled Sea Bass with olive oil and Goat’s Cheese, Grilled Shrimp tacos with guacamole, light Asian fare, sushi or Thai salads.
92pts from the Wine Enthusiast:
http://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/galerie-2014-naissance-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley-223126/

Read about it on the Galerie website:
http://www.galeriewines.com/naissance-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley

Böen, Pinot Noir,Russian River Valley, Sonoma, CA, 2015
This is Joseph Wagner’s project, part of his Copper Cane company, you may know him as the winemaker of the Belle Glos single vineyard Pinot Noir wines that he still makes, and for the Meomi Pinot Noir which he developed but has since sold to Constellation Brands. The Wagner family has farmed the Caymus vineyard since the 1940s and established the Caymus winery in 1972. (the same year Wine World opened in North Augusta!) The Wagners also make the Emmolo, Mer Soleil, and Conundrum wines. Elouan is made by Joseph as well. This Russian River Pinot is definitely in the Wagner style, big, bold, and fruity. As fruit forward as this wine is, it also shows lots of richness, complexity, and nice balance across the palate. The Tech. sheet says “Cola, vanilla cream soda. Chocolate and black licorice carries through to the palate. Dried strawberry flavors with hints of cranberry and prune. Fresh, bright acidity. A dustiness or earthiness and very fine and persistent tannins.” Seems just about right to me! Cuban style sandwich with ham, gruyere, and chopped olives, Jerked Chicken, pasta salad with bacon and Italian sausage, veggie lasagna w/ portabello.
Read whole tech sheet here:
http://www.coppercane.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/BOEN-RR-Pinot-Noir_Techsheet_2015.pdf

Here’s the WINE CLUB pricing structure and perks:
3 months $40/month = $120 and you also receive a FREE Riedel glass
6 months $36/month = $216 and you also receive two FREE Riedel glasses
12 months $32/month = $384 and you also receive four FREE Riedel glasses
All WINE CLUB members get a substantial discount on Wine Tasting Seminars at Wine World (usually 25%)
Fill out a case and get a 15% case discount on any non-red tag wines when you pick-up your WINE CLUB wines…. aaaand the wine club wines count toward the case!

Sign Up Today!
Come by the shop, 133 Georgia Ave. North Augusta, SC 29841
or give us a call at 803.279.9522

First Friday August 5th Drop-In Wine Tasting 5-8pm

We’ll taste 6 wines, 3 whites, 3 reds, and cheese.
Drop-In anytime between 5 and 8pm.
$5 and a $3 rebate when you buy a bottle of featured wine.

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Wine World Wines, Friday, August 5, 2016

Tricky (Rabbit), Sauvignon Blanc ,Valle del Maule, Chile 2015
With 10% skinless Carmenèreso. Peach and melon aromas are straightforward and mildly grassy. A fresh mouthfeel and simple flavors of tangerine, lime and grapefruit finish. Eggplant Dip, Goat Cheese, Chicken Tarragon, Greek Salad, Oysters in white wine sauce.

E. Guigal, Côtes du Rhône Blanc, Rhône Valley, France 2015
65% Viognier. Offers terrific clarity and purity in its tangerine, citrus and orange blossom, in a clean, and crisp. On the palate, fruity with plenty of richness and body. Roasted Asparagus w/Feta, Scallops in Ginger Sauce, Asian Style chicken.

Pfefferer, Moscato Giallo, Colterenzio, Italy, 2015
Golden Muscat dry. Aromatic and elegant, dry, youthful and zesty with grapey fruit and lots of freshness. Perfect aperitif , delicious with spicy hors d’oeuvres and fish based dishes.

Aveleda, Charamba, Douro, Portugal, 2014
With soft tannins and ripe berry fruits, this is an immediately accessible wine. It has a fresh character, with a smoky edge and a ripe, smooth aftertaste. A great barbecue wine

Circius, Côtes du Rhône, Rhone, France, 2013
Gorgeous red reveals a lot of sucrosity (sweetness from ripeness) along with loads of lavender, black raspberry, kirsch, licorice and a touch of pepper. Mexican Steak w/Avocado Salsa

Penfolds Club, Tawny Port, South Australia, Australia, NV
Currants, caramel and vanilla clove. Big flavors of walnut, honey & dates w/toasty oak.
Hard cheeses, crème brûlée, Chocolate covered figs, full-bodied cigars.