Today, we are tasting Spanish and Slovenian wines from 5 to 7pm. We are going to start with a Pinot Grigio from Slovania, then a Red Blend, a tempranillo, and Grenache blend all from Spain.
Remember this event is FREE so tell your friends to meet you at Philippe's at 5.
Don't forget to bring your own glass, or you may purchase one for $10 from us, otherwise, there will be plastic cups to taste with.
Good Morning Ladies and Gentlemen,
So it's my understanding that we have been doing too many French wines for the vintage service lately. Just wanted to say It's not our fault if they are so good. But we have looked up and down the wine map for our customers and found a gem right next door in Spain. The Triton winery is has been really great for us in the past and they have come out with a phenomenal 100% mencia grape wine once again.
Bodegas Triton Avante 2009-
The 2009 Avante is 100% Mencia sourced from multiple vineyards with an average age of 43 years. The wine was aged in both stainless steel (30%) and French oak (70%) for 5 months. It offers up notes of earthy minerals, a hint of balsamic, black cherries, and violets leading to a nicely proportioned, sweetly fruited, savory red with excellent volume and length. It is an outstanding value for drinking over the next 4-5 years.
Rated 90pts by Robert Parker and Stephen Tanzer
Philippe's Everyday Price $19.99- Vintage Service price $17.99 per bottle or $16.99 for 6 or more bottles
Lets change it up this week from the high rated Spanish wines to an easy drinking Argentinian Malbec. This Malbec is from the heart of wine country in Argentina, the region of Mendoza. This winery uses 50+ years old vines. This winery makes very elegant wines which are true to style.
Fabre Montmayou Malbec 2009-
Bright-ruby red. Perfumed aromas of blackberry and Licorice lifted by violet. Suave, dry and lively in the mouth, with nicely delineated flavors of dark berries, licorice, and chocolate. builds nicely on the back half, finishing with serious broad tannins and noteworthy energy. Very sophisticated, varietally accurate Argentina Malbec for the price.
Rated 91 points by Philippe's Wine Cellar.What is the best way to end a long week? A great Spanish and Portuguese wine tasting of course, this Friday evening from 5-7pm.
We are going to start with a Verdejo white wine from Naia, a rosé from Marques de Caceres, 100% monastrell by Wrongo Dongo, and Alandra a red blend from Portugal.
Remember this event is free.
Don't forget to bring your own glass or you can purchase a glass from us for $10. Otherwise, we have plastic cups you can taste out of.
Today, we are featuring a Spanish Wine from the Ribera del Duero. This wine is made for the "drink now" and "drink later" crowds. So if you were thinking about starting a wine cellar this is a great opportunity you should not pass up.
2007 Bodegas Vizcarra JC
100% tempranillo. An expansive bouquet offers scents of blueberries, violet, and smoky minerals. Fresh dark berry flavors display impressive depth and are brightened by notes of fresh flowers and mace. Finishes with excellent clarity and assertive lingering flavors of blue fruit and cherry compote.
Rated 90 points by Stephen Tanzer. Drink now - till 2025
Philippe's Everyday price: $25.99- Vintage price: $23 or $22.50 if you purchase 6 bottles or more.
Please email christophe@philippeswinecellar.com with your order.
