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Third Thursday October 20th Drop-In Wine Tasting 5-8pm

Come taste some wines with us!
Drop-in anytime between 5 and 8pm.
We’ll Taste 3 Whites and 3 Reds
Only $5, and a $2 rebate if you buy a featured bottle!
133 Georgia Ave. North Augusta, SC 29841
803.279.9522
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Whites:
Nicolas, Sauvignon Blanc, Cotes De Gasconge, France
Bright floral nose Ripe peach, pear, and apple flavors, dry mineral finish Pairs well with chicken, cheese, yogurt, and creame fraiche.
 
Firesteed, Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Expressively aromatic, the wine’s Pear blossom and tropical fruit aromas precede flavors of zesty citrus and melon. Ravioli, Manicotti, Spicy Chicken Tacos
 
Pellehaut, Rose, Cotes De Gascone, France
Eclectic blend of Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Tannat along with Syrah, Malbec and Merlot is a fresh, soft, caramel flavored wine. Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Mushroom Quiche
 
Reds:
Chateau La Graviere, Rouge, Bordeaux, France
Nose of black currants and raspberries, low acid. Red fruit flavors, vanilla and oak hints, leather and oil. Braised Lamb, Beef Stew, Teriyaki Beef, Gorgonzola Cheese.
 
Tormaresca, Primitivo, Salento, Italy
Intense ruby red color. Aromas of plums, and cherries with vanilla and chocolate. On the palate, complex structure with good tannins and a spice note. Brisket, Flank Steak, Braised Lamb Shanks, Grilled Marinated Eggplant.
 
Bogle, Essential Red, California
Blend of Old Vine Zinfandel, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah. Dark berries and black plums, flavors of juniper and dried herbs. The juicy, jammy fruit is framed with spicy cedar and hints of pipe tobacco and cocoa. BBQ Burger, Blue Cheese Chocolate Macarons

Spanish Wine Tasting Seminar, Friday, October 28, 2016, 7 pm

with Phillipe Broom, De Maison Selections
Friday Evening, October 28, 2016, 7 pm. At Wine World
Reserve now! The number of places is limited.
(see below for info)

Phillipe Broom will guide us, as we taste 10 wines from the Catalonia, Castilla y León, Galicia, and Rioja regions of Spain. De Masion specializes in unique, high-quality, boutique wines from Spain and France. Phil has spent time in the regions and participated in the harvest. He’ll tell us all about the grapes, winemaking and terrior of these areas. Spain continues to be a wine frontier, offering many surprises and fabulous wines at reasonable prices!

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Avinyo, Cava Brut 2012
Catalonia, Spain (90pts Vinous)

La Zorra, Sierra de Salamanca Teso Blanco 2014
Castilla y León, Spain

Do Ferreiro, Rías Baixas Albariño 2014
Albariño, Galicia, Spain (91pts Vinous)

Joan d’Anguera, Montsant Altaroses 2014
Garnacha, Montsant, Catalonia, Spain

Luberri, Rioja Seis de Luberri 2012
Rioja, Spain

Viña Sastre, Ribera del Duero Roble 2014
Ribera del Duero, Castilla y León, Spain (91pts Vinous)

La Zorra, Sierra de Salamanca Tinto 2013
Castilla y León, Spain

Jose Antonio Garcia, Bierzo Unculín 2014
Mencía, Region Castilla y León, Spain

D. Ventura, Ribeira Sacra Viña Burato 2014
Mencía, Galicia, Spain (91pts Vinous)

Remelluri, Rioja Reserva 2010
Tempranillo Rioja, Spain (93pts Parker)
Accompanied by cheese, french bread, and tasty tidbits
Reserve now! The number of places is limited.
Reserve early to avoid disappointment. Our seminars have been selling out.
Reservations must be paid. We cannot hold places which are not paid for.
$ 25 paid reservation. $ 18 for Wine Club Members. ($ 30 at the door, if places are available.)
To reserve your place with Credit Card call us at 803-279-9522
or come by with your Cash, Check or Credit Card
Wine World, 133 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta, 29841
You can also mail your check to the Address above.
We are not able to take reservations via Email.

First Friday Drop-In Wine Tasting Friday, October 7, 5-8pm

We’ll taste 6 wines, 3 whites, 3 reds, and cheese.
Drop-In anytime between 5 and 8pm.
$5 and a $2 rebate when you buy a bottle of featured wine

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Wine World Wines, Friday, October 7, 2016

Prime Cuts, White Blend, 2015, Swartland South Africa
Jasmine, lemon flowers, bright and citrusy overtones on the nose. The palate is a bright, that reflects the sandy soils. Tangy fruits and lovely blossom notes. Good with BBQ, Sour and Salty foods, Char Grilled Fish.

Schreckbichl Colterenzio, Muller Thurgau, 2012, Trentino Italy
Clean white grapefruit, alpine lake aromas followed by crisp pineapple and lemon candy favors
Offers peppery and spicy aromas with lively fruit flavors. Potato Chips, Mussels in wine sauce

Schlink Haus, Riesling, 2013, Nahe Germany
Well balanced and slightly fruity, semi-dry. A crisp and refreshing wine. Tarragon Chicken, Bang Bang Shrimp, White Wurst w/Sauerkraut, Game Hens in Riesling wine sauce.

Gordo, Tinto, 2012, Yecla Spain
70% Monastrell, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. Opaque ruby/purple color along with notes of lead pencil shavings, blackberries, black raspberries and a hint of blueberries. The sensational fruit characteristics are pure as well as vivid Blue Cheese, Stews, Spicy Chili and Five Alarm BBQ Chicken Wings.

Girasole, Sangiovese, 2011, Mendocino California
Organic. Medium bodied wine cranberry and cherry fruit. It displays intriguing notes of licorice and anise on the palate. The bright, forward fruit and crisp acidity. Beef Stuffed Zucchini, Baked Shrimp w/ Tomatoes and Feta, Greek Lamb Chops.

Project Paso, Red Blend, 2013, Columbia Washington
55% Syrah, 28% Merlot, 4% Zinfandel, 3% Barbera. Bing cherry and ‑oral notes of orange blossom and tangerine. sassafras, clove, anise and toasted dill. Taste of pomegranate, tobacco, Earl Grey tea and baked caramel. Cumin-spiced Burgers, Chicken Chili Soup, Cajun Red Beans

Wine Tasting Seminar “Argentina, the Wines of Susana Balbo” Friday September 23rd, 7pm

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 taste ten wines with a break for heavy hors d’oeuvres
Liz Sathe of Folio
Fine Wine Partners will present 10 wines from the iconic Argentine winemaker Susana Balbo who, in 1999, founded the Dominio del Plata Winery in the Lujan de Cuyo region of Mendoza. She was the first female enologist in the history of Argentine winemaking, and is credited with creating the floral, citrusy style of Torrentes that has become Arentina’s signature white. Balbo’s reds are all very highly regarded, she’s know as one of the finest Malbec producers in the region. Join us and learn more about Argentine wines through the wines of one of its best producers!

The Wines:
Crios Torrontes
Susana Balbo Signature Barrel Fermented Torrontes
Susana Balbo Signature Rose
Ben Marco Malbec
Susana Balbo Signature Malbec
Ben Marco Cabernet
Susana Balbo Signature Cabernet
Ben Marco Expresivo
Susana Balbo Signature Brioso
Nostros Malbec

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.
The Seminar will begin promptly at 7pm

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.

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.

Third Thursday July 21st 2016 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, Thursday, July 21, 2016

Ch Jolys, Jurancon Sec, 2013, Jurancon, France
Petit & Gros Manseng. Nose is elegant & intense with floral & fruity aromas: honeysuckle, jasmin. Fresh, fruity and rich favors. Crab Cakes, Lobster Tails, Mussels in cream sauce.

Jéan~Paul, Blanc de Blanc, 2015, Gascogne, France
Aromatics, zesty and invigorating. Flavour is equally fresh & zingy, dry but fruity. Sushi, Citrus fruit, pineapple.

Belstar, Cuvée Rosé, NV, Veneto, Italy
Elegant fusion of Merlot, Pinot Nero & Sauvignon. Bouquet of delicious fruity and floral aromas. Fresh, juicy, soft and sweet with citrus, licorice, melon and ripe strawberries. Clean, easy style with light, creamy mousse.

Valentin Bianchi Elsa, Malbec, 2014, Mendoza, Argentina
Aromas of ripe plum and violets, with hints of vanilla. A rich and weighty mouth feel
with soft silkiness. The soft, supple palate leads to a lingering finish. Salmon or other flavorful fish, pork and beef. Supreme Pizza, Veal Scallops, Aged Cheddar Cheese.

Chamisal, Pinot Noir, 1213, Central Coast, California
Red cherry, plum and wild blackberry, with attributes of briar and forest floor. The palate is full and round with bright fruit, hints of cotton candy. Chateaubriand, Bison Burger, Pasta

Barossa Valley, GSM, 2013, Barossa, Australia
Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre grapes. Fragrant violet with a burst of red berry fruits lingering softly on a velvety texture. Ripe fruit, plummy flavors. Grilled Hanger Steak, Ratatouille

Wines of Veneto, Italy. Wine Tasting Seminar Friday July 29th 7pm

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 $20/person ($15 for WINE CLUB Members)
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The Veneto, in northeastern Italy, is among the most well known, most popular, and most beautiful Italian wine regions. It stretches from Lake Garda at its southern end to the foothills of the Alps and Austria in the north. Dan Suchko will be our entertaining and informative guide. We’ll taste some classic whites, and a rose. We’ll taste an example of single varietal Cabernet Sauvignon, representing the recent use and acceptance of “international” grape varietals in the region.
 
The heart of the seminar is in the Corvina-based red wines: a marvelous close comparison of five wines from three of the best producers, starting with traditional Valpolicella and progressing through the “raisined wines” leading to Ripassa and Amarone. We’ll sample examples of these world class wines, truly an exceptional opportunity!
 
The Wines:
Lamarca Prosecco
Bertani Bertrarose
Pieropan Soave
Tenuta Polvaro Oro White Blend
Tenuta Polvaro Cabernet Sauvignon
Allegrini Valpolicella
Masi Campofiorin
Allegrini Palazzo Della Torre
Zenato Ripassa
Allegrini Amarone
 
We’ll taste the first five wines then take a break for heavy Hors d’oeuvre then taste the other five 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 $20/person ($15 for WINE CLUB Members)