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Cork ‘n Cap a new great value in Bordeaux that comes in a wooden crate case when you buy 12. There is no mistaking this for anything else but traditional Bordeaux red. The French call it “Terroir”. If you were to blend 55% Merlot with 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc grown anywhere else on the planet it will not be the same. The moderate temperatures of 2015 gave this wine a nicely balanced structure. Just $9.99 per indivdual bottle, or pick up a wooden crate of 12 for just $99

We’ve put together a collection of six crowd pleasing wines at a crowd pleaser’s price. Our latest selection of 6 wines contains 2 white and 4 red wines. It comes in its own reusable “earth friendly” wine bag and contains over $70 worth of specially selected wine for just $49.99. Our sixpack has no rules or obligations, just a great value in wine. Visit our Wine Sixpack Page for details.

We’ve put together a collection of six crowd pleasing wines at a crowd pleaser’s price. Our latest selection of 6 wines contains 2 white and 4 red wines. It comes in its own reusable “earth friendly” wine bag and contains over $70 worth of specially selected wine for just $49.99. Our sixpack has no rules or obligations, just a great value in wine. Visit our Wine Sixpack Page for details.

This dry, crisp blend of 85% Roditis and 15% Muscat from Greece is packed with flavor.   The floral acidity makes it a great summer wine for the deck or a great pairing for light summer fare; Salads and seafood.  Perhaps the greatest thing about this wine is the price – just $7.99 per bottle, or take 15% off when you choose to purchase this wine by the case.

This previous pick may be familiar to Cork ‘n Cap regulars.  It is our current $99 wooden crate wine special.  2015 was an especially good vintage for Bordeaux and this blend of predominantly Merlot delivers for the price.  Traditional in style, this medium bodied red goes great with a variety of summer fare, including just about any red meat off of the grill.    Just $9.99 per bottle or $99 for a 12 bottle case in a wooden crate.

We’ve put together a collection of six crowd pleasing wines at a crowd pleaser’s price. Our latest selection of 6 wines contains 1 white, 1 Rose, and 4 red wines. It comes in its own reusable “earth friendly” wine bag and contains over $70 worth of specially selected wine for just $49.99. Our sixpack has no rules or obligations, just a great value in wine. Visit our Wine Sixpack Page for details.

Part of the fun with wine is how it can challenge your preconceived notions and expectations.  This is a wine worth giving a taste.  For those of you who

can’t imagine there being a Muscat you would like, here is one you might.   If you like sweet Muscat (or Moscato as the Italians call it) here is a rare opportunity to taste a drier version of a wine made from that grape.

Mont Gravet comes from vineyards located in the Gascony region, near the city of Toulouse in the South West of France. The climate combines the Oceanic and Mediterranean influences, which brings enough sun and humidity to

grow rich, concentrated and ripe grapes. Close to the producers, and in order to source the best vineyards, our winemaker has found some amazing “terroirs” spread on hills. These hills are called “Mont” in French. So as a tribute to the terroir from where the wine comes from we have named in Mont Gravet, “Gravet” being the name of an oval shaped rock commonly found in the area.

This dry red has a deep, dark color with lovely aromas of blackberries and figs. This wine is full bodied and rich in flavor, but elegant with a long fruit-forward finish. An amazing bargain at $8.99, this wine is a great one to keep as a weekday “house wine”.

This previous wine of the week comes from the Dry Creek Valley in Sonoma County.

Tasting Notes: 
 Aromas of blackberry, cherry, plum, dusty cedar and baking spice. Robust flavors of black plum, blackberry, cherry, pomegranate and currant jelly. Layered earthy crisp berry, cherry and spice. Dry tannins make for a clean finish.

The Grapes:  Carignane and Cinsaut are the varieties that make up this blend. They come from the same vineyard that produce varietal Carignane and Cinsaut. This wine is Carignane 60%, Cinsaut 40%.

The Vineyard:
Cinsaut & Carignane grows on dusty red soiled bench land above the Dry Creek Valley in Sonoma County.

The Wine:
 Here is a blend of two very complimentary Rhone grape varieties.Aged 23 months in small neutral oak barrels. Unfined/ unfiltered so expect some sediment as the wine ages. C² ages gracefully.

Crocus is an interesting wine from the Cahors region in southwest of France which has some of the country’s most rugged terrain and most rugged wines.  Most Americans think Argentina

when they look for Malbec, but in fact this grape is native to this French region. The French wines tend to be a little drier and more masculine, with the same hardy backbone Malbec is known for. As lifted from the Crocus website: “L’Atelier emphasizes authentic Cahors Malbec with a hint of modernity, showing a very accessible wine with bright fruit and rustic earthiness. “L’Atelier refers to the artisan’s ‘workshop’, where skill, creativity and passion make art. Inspired by the diverse palette of Cahors terroirs, Hobbs and Vigouroux craft this wine from the vineyard deftly revealing a Malbec of structure and elegance, singular to these ancient soils.” A nearly opaque wine with purple tints, offering a bright and harmonious nose redolent of Morello cherry, black plum and blackberries with a hint of ash and leather. The expansive palate is alive with fresh fig, raspberry and redcurrant finishing with earthy tannins with a touch of freshly cracked pepper. A rustic and well-structured wine, befitting to pair with a variety of cuisines.”