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Holiday Wine Tote!

Following the great success of our Thanksgiving wine six-pack, we’re thrilled to be rolling out our Winter Holiday version!  Hand-picked to enhance all your holiday gatherings, this assortment of bubblies, white, and red wines will complement everything from hearty family meals to festive hors d’oeuvres as we welcome 2016!

Zonin Prosecco
NV (Non-vintage)
Regular Price $16.99
Sale Price for $9.99

This sparkling wine makes a grand companion for your celebratory nights! The creamy bubbles and soft fruity flavor makes Prosecco ideal for stimulating your appetite and this particular bottle, made by Italy’s largest privately held wine company, Casa Vinicola Zonin SpA, is straight-forward and clean, with core fruit flavors and floral tones, making it equally delightful throughout the entirety of your meal as a refreshing palate cleanser between bites.

Pairs Well With

Oysters on the Half Shell- From our Seafood Department!
Stuffed Mushrooms- From our Produce Department!
Baked Brie with Strawberry Jam & Almonds- Find the Recipe Here!

Laluca Prosecco
NV (Non-vintage)
Regular Price: $12.99
Sale Price: $8.99

Made from 100% Glera, the nose on this glass is instantly defined and distinctive, offering up bold orchard fruits, crisp pears, and lemon curd, all of which come together in a rich, creamy off-dry style that’s extremely appealing.  There is a deft touch of minerality, playing nicely against the subtle sweetness of the wine, and the finish shows excellent length and fine overall balance. This prosecco is vinified entirely in stainless steel employing the Charmat method and native, indigenous yeasts are utilized when possible.

Pairs Well With
Cured Meats- From our Meat Department!
Crème Brûlée- From our Bakeshop!
Sushi Rice Salad- Find the Recipe Here!

Wyatt Chardonnay
2014
Regular Price: $15.99
Sale Price: $11.99

A private label by Doug Polaner of Polaner Selections, this Chardonnay is aged in both French oak and stainless steel to provide freshness yet structure.  It’s creamy yet fresh, giving off notes of orchard fruits that are complemented by crisp notes and a mouth-filling texture.  A typical elegant California Chardonnay, carrying generous texture balanced by ample acidity, making it superbly delicious!

Pairs Well With
Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad- Find the Recipe Here!
Linguine with Cream Sauce- From our Grocery Department!
Steamed Shellfish- From our Seafood Department!

Catena Malbec
2013
91 pts- Robert Parker
Regular Price: $27.99
Sale Price: $17.99

This 2013 Malbec is fermented in a mixture of cement and stainless steel and then matured in barrels for 10 months.  The nose is filled with violets and black cherries, leading into a mineral-driven acidic palate. The microclimate blend of four different vineyards for this wine results in intense aromas, a soft texture, and a very concentrated flavor.  It finishes with very bright acidity, well-integrated silky tannins, and a flinty minerality that lingers on the palate.  As Robert Parker declares, “This has to be one of the best vintages of this popular Malbec.”

Pairs Well With
Spicy Steak with Blue Cheese- From our Meat & Cheese Departments!
Beef-Stuffed Poblano Chiles- From our Meat & Produce Departments!
Prosciutto-Wrapped Dates with Sharp Cheddar- From our Meat, Bulk, & Cheese Departments!

Belle Glos Meiomi Pinot Noir
2014
Regular Price: $29.99
Sale Price: $19.99

The name Meiomi means “coast” in the language of the native, coastal dwelling Wappo and Yuki tribes of California, and pays tribute to the origin of this Pinot Noir which stretches that state’s coast.  Meiomi is a high style Pinot Noir that is shaped, more than anything else, by the fruit sources that lay the foundation of the blend.  Intensely aromatic, with a bright deep garnet color, the nose on this wine begins with blackberries, cola, and a bit of black pepper.  Then leading into a greatly layered palette abundant in flavor and texture, this wine unlocks with flavors of cherry, vanilla and leather.  It’s an instant crowd pleaser and not surprisingly the number one selling Pinot Noir in the country!

Pairs Well With:

Lobster Bisque- From our Grocery Department!
Roasted Root Veggie Frittata- Find the Recipe Here!
Spinach Salad with Dried Cranberries & Balsamic- From our Café!

Ex Libris Cabernet Sauvignon
2012
Regular Price: $17.99
Sale Price: $14.99

Ex-Libris is Latin for “from the library,” and was the guiding principle for this proprietary project.  Yet another private label of Doug Polaner with Polaner Selections, this wine is sourced from some of the top wineries in Washington and California with the aim of producing top quality wines that can sell for under $20!  This is a typical Bordeaux blend containing all five of the main varietals, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petite Verdot.  It’s aged for 22 months in predominantly French oak, only about 15% of which is new.  On the nose there’s a beautiful aroma of dark berry and cassis fruit while on the palate there’s a big cigar box with a beautiful backbone of acidity and tannins to balance the wine.

Pairs Well With

Braised Beef Short Ribs- Find the Recipe Here!
Roasted Duck with Asian BBQ  Sauce- From our Meat & Grocery Departments!
Venison Sausage- From our Meat Department!

This bag is priced the same as our Thanksgiving bag at $75, with a $42 savings! This is a deal not to miss out on!