Beer Of The Month

	January 2007 : Argentine Malbec The Argentine Malbec has found uniquely favorable growing conditions in Argentina and has no doubt created one of the most successful and delicious Malbec wines in the world. An intense bouquet of damson plums, blackcurrant and violet aromas give way to a slight touch of hunting and leather notes. This richly purple coloured Malbec carries a velvety texture with long, soft flavors. Although it ages beautifully, firm tannins and mellow acidity allow this wine to be enjoyed while young.
	November 2006: Domaine des Brume Fruity and robust, this deeply colored red wine has the unique distinction of allowing for early consumption in the 'nouveau style'. A delicate wine offering immediate flavors of strawberries and cherries. Chill for 20 minutes to really bring out these fruity qualities. A widely appealing wine that is ideal for serving at parties.
	October 2006: French Vieux Chateau du Roi Full-bodied, yet soft and quick to mature, this is the perennially popular French red wine blend that continues to keep them coming back with its smooth, easy charms. A Winexpert specialty blending a host of grape varieties, each contributing to the layers of aroma and flavors that make this so special. Complex and full of character, yet supple and easy drinking.
	September 2006: Oregan Yamhill County Pinot Noir Pinot Noir makes the old world’s most sought-after (and expensive wines). This remarkable wine creates a lasting impression on the palate and in the memory. Intense ripe-grape, mint, raspberry and black cherry aromas, along with smoky yet elusive oak make this a medium-bodied and rich wine. High in alcohol, it has intense flavor despite its delicacy. The intense varietal character is brilliantly expressed by our unique strain of yeast, which allows the true fruit to shine through this highly focused and delicious wine.
	August 2006 : Stag’s Leap District Merlot A sublime Merlot from the prestigious vineyards of California’s Napa Valley, where ideal climate and soil conditions, combined with refined growing and cellaring techniques, allow for consistent high quality treatment of grape varietals. Harvested from the highly regarded Stag’s Leap District on the valley’s east bench, this Merlot is dry and medium bodied with a soft, supple fruity palate of plums and red berries. Its characteristic spicy aroma, accentuated with light warm oak, foreshadows the rich, round, smooth and mouth-filling flavor experience, finishing with lengthy elegance. A must-try for Merlot lovers everywhere
	July 2006 : New Zealand Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough has the sunniest, driest climate in New Zealand, and the Wairau Valley’s rich soils combine with the cool nights to deliver astonishingly pungent wines. Few wines ever achieve the amazing aromatic complexity and zesty fruit of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. The expression of this amazing explosion of fruit is aided by our special proprietary yeast: by careful management of the yeast strain, Selection Estate New Zealand Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc casts long, rich flavors, redolent with grass and currant leaves, and a crisp dry finish.
	June 2006: Viognier The intense fruitiness of this beguiling wine suggests rich sweetness, but it shows a surprisingly dry and aromatic finish. A delicate yellow color, tinged with the variety's typical 'green-gold' hue, it bursts out of the glass with apricot, peach and spice aromas. As it matures, it can also display hints of jasmine, honeysuckle, kiwi, mint, orange blossom and even mango! This is a 2005 Silver medal winner in the Winemaker International Amateur Wine Competition.
	May 2006: Columbia Valley Riesling The Columbia Valley produces many prestigious wines from their world class Riesling grapes. Rieslings grown here offer pronounced ripeness while retaining acidity, showing fantastic floral aromas and flavors of peach and apricot, while still maintaining a crisp freshness. This vivid fruitiness is enhanced by Winexpert’s unique new süsse-reserve finishing pack, making this Riesling a unique and proud addition to the Estate Series line. This is a 2005 Bronze medal winner in the Winemaker International Amateur Wine Competition.
	April 2006: Spanish Rioja Spain’s finest red wine blend from the famous northern Spanish region. Tends toward the traditional French blends, combining bright berry and spice flavors, deep red colors and solid tannin backup. Includes premium oak for a soft, dry vanilla finish. Delightful when aged.
	March 2006: French Merlot Direct from the vineyards of southern France, this classic varietal is rich with ripe fruit and berry flavors, yet soft and elegant. Dry, full-bodied and deeply colored, with a complex velvety taste accentuated with premium French oak.
	February 2006: Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel Our best selling kit (red or white), the famous thick, gnarled and twisted old Zinfandel vines of Lodi in California’s Central Valley contribute to intense concentrated flavors in the grapes. The wine is deep and rich, with bold, zesty aromas and ripe berry fruits on the tongue. Robust and exciting, it bursts with a spiciness that is met head on by the premium French oak. This kit far and away is our best seller. This is a 2005 Gold medal winner in the Winemaker International Amateur Wine Competition.
	January 2006: Sonoma Dry Creek Chardonay A fresh, well-balanced wine with typical Chardonnay characteristics of tropical and citrus aromas and flavors. The fruit quality of these grapes is allowed to shine through, and the rich, round mouthfeel lingers to a long, crisp finish without the influence of oak.