March 2010 Wine Specials
 
 
This month's wine reviews are from our Cellarmaster Dave.
He's very good at tasting new arrivals and finding the
bargains for the price!
 

   'Claret'

  2007

Steltzner

 

   

The Steltzner family offers something rare in today's mega wine production world.  They produce and bottle their own wines in the very precious Stag's Leap District of the Napa Valley.  This red wine hybrid called "Claret" is a blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and 12% Cabernet Franc.  The 16 months of oak aging make this Meritage very drinkable now but also worthy of years of cellaring.  This is premium Napa drinking at a bargain price. 

 

$ 17.99 Sale

  $203.00 Sale Case

 

Barbera D'Alba

2007,

Batasiolo

 

 

We found the perfect rustic Italian red to help polish off this winter season.  The Piedmont region of Northwest Italy is home to this grape variety, and the Alba region is on of the top two viticultural sites in this DOCG.  The wine has vibrant ruby color, cedar and vanilla in the nose, and a dry light tannin flavor profile.  Perfect for Pasta. Salute!

 

$13.99 Sale

$159.00 Sale Case

Zinfandel 'Old Vine'

2004,

Steep Ridge

Steep Ridge is a "label" created by the Terlato Wines portfolio.  This practice is common in today's wine world.  What's uncommon about this wine is its age (2004) which allowed this wine to age and smooth out.  What also makes this wine a bargain is its appellation of Dry Creek Valley which is preferred dirt for producing high quality Zinfandel. The result is a red subtle in structure, plenty of spice, black pepper, and big brambly juicy fruit.  This varietal is a true American original!

 

 

$10.99 Sale 

$124.00 Sale Case

 

  

                                    

 

 

  

 

 

In Store Specials

In addition to the great specials on this page, there are many other wines on sale throughout the store.  Please stop by our South Tampa location and check out our outstanding selections!  There are reds, whites, Champagnes, California & French.  Well, you get the idea.  And - if you don't see it in the store, we'd be happy to special order it for you.  If the wine's available, it can be yours! 

Vintage Wine Cellars, your family wine merchant.
3629 Henderson Boulevard, serving South Tampa and Tampa Bay since 1978.