October Whiners Club Wine Picks

Boomtown Pinot Gris (2022): Light, crisp & so refreshing! This wine would be considered “off-dry” and would be closest to a dry Riesling. You will notice lots of citrus notes, white peach, green apple & it will have a long lemony finish. This is a great wine to pair with a light lunch, but will also stand on its own for dinner. Try pairing this with grilled salmon, chicken alfredo or fresh shucked oysters! Retail price: $25.79 Whiners Club price: $20.65

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Paco & Lola Albarino (2021): Albarino is a new to me grape, so I thought I would share it with you all. Albarino is a Spanish white grape that is close in flavor to Sauvignon Blanc, but drinks drier than a Sauvignon Blanc. This wine is very aromatic with grapefruit, lime & peach notes. You will also notice flavors of herbs and white flowers. This wine will pair with sushi, fried chicken, pasta primavera or mushroom risotto. Retail price: $27.49 Whiners Club price: $22.00

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Campet Ste. Marie Chardonnay (2022): With the upcoming winter months, I know we needed a big, bold, dry Chardonnay. This French Chardonnay is aged in oak barrels for 6 months, so it has that oaky taste some of you love. Ripe peaches, melon, honey & toasty notes make up the flavor profile. This Chardonnay will pair great with dancing in the kitchen, lobster pot pie, apricot chicken or hazelnut crusted pork chops. Retail price: $28.49 Whiners Club price: $22.79

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Serena Sweet Red (NV): Here is the wine for all of you sweet lovers! Serena is a versatile wine as it can be used as an aperitif, with dinner or it can also be used as a dessert wine.  You will taste lots of strawberries and raspberries, but will also pick up on cherry & a hint of rhubarb. This wine has a slight “bubble” & is meant to be served chilled. Pair this with cheese platters, roast chicken, strawberry shortcake or chocolate torte. Retail price: $21.39 Whiners Club price: $17.11

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Sindicat La Figuera Montsant (2020): This wine is a light to medium bodied red, but drinks just like a full-bodied red! This is wine is made from 100% Grenache grape & is very fruit & fresh, but isn’t meant to be aged, so you will want to drink it within the next year. You will notice flavors of black cherry, blueberries, raspberries and a hint of cracked pepper. This very smooth red will pair great with shepherd’s pie, braised lamb shank, beef stew & even that turkey for Thanksgiving dinner! Retail price: $27.49 Whiners Club price: $22.00

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Kaiken Indomito Malbec (2019): A classic treat from Argentina! Big, bold & dry, but so drinkable! Lots of strawberry, plum, cherry & oaky notes with a dark chocolate nose on the finish. Pair this delicious red with grilled porterhouse steak, blue cheese bison burgers, grilled swordfish or marinated duck breast. Retail price: $27.45 Whiners Club price: $21.96

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Hourglass Proprietary Red Blend (2021): This is our “special” wine for this quarter. This red blend is a knockout. Hourglass is Merlot, Petite Sirah & Cabernet grapes that is aged in a French oak barrel. You will notice red cherry, black currants, vanilla, toasted oak & a hint of chocolate. This rich luscious wine will pair with filet mignon, venison steak, pasta Bolognese or lamb chops. Retail price: $55.49 Whiners Club Price: $44.40