Join us for a tasting of these sparkling wines that are delicious, affordable, interesting, and versatile. Brighten up your Saturday and find that perfect wine to share with your Valentine this Sunday. If you are observant of nature you will already know that the love scene is in full swing with many of our feathered and furry friends. We are not going to guarantee total success when it comes to romance, we will leave that up to Cupid, but it never hurts to have Bacchus on your side.
Bisol "Jeio" Prosecco Brut; Valdobbiadene, Italy This deliciously fruity, light to medium-bodied offering offers terrific floral notes, persistent effervescence, and a clean, delicate finish. This is a nicely fruited crystal clean, pure, sparkling white that keeps you coming back for another glass. It is an ideal aperitif to enjoy over the next year. It is an amazing Prosecco from one of Italy's best producers.
AWM Regular Price: $13.99 per one liter bottle
Special Tasting Price: $12.59 per bottle or $11.19 by the case
Segura Viudas Aria Brut; Cava, Spain Aria is a méthode champenoise sparkling wine from the Segura Viudas Estate in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, Spain and is styled after Segura Viudas' top-of-the- line cava, Reserva Heredad. Aria is a blend of only the first gentle pressings of the Macabeo, Parellada and Xarel-lo grapes. Macabeo provides a fine, honeyed aroma; Parellada lends subtle elegance; and the Xarel- lo provides the backbone of the cava and gives both body and good acidity. Aria Estate Brut is a dry, lively refreshment appropriate for any occasion. Its flavor is dominated by fresh pineapple, almonds, honey and straw, with hints of pears and fresh bread.
AWM Regular Price: $12.99 per bottle
Special Tasting Price: $11.69 per bottle or $10.39 by the case
2006 Saint-Hilaire Brut; Blanquette de Limoux, France A superb value in methode traditionelle sparkling wine. When we first tried this several years ago we were astounded and we are glad to say it wasn't a fluke. This is one consistent wine from a very highly regarded producer. Pale golden in color with small bubbles; it is light, crisp and refreshing with pear, apple and honeydew flavors as well as a very pleasing dry finish. Very easy to consume and enjoy, we feel it is one of the best party sparklers around. Perfect with hors~d'oeuvres and any celebratory occasion.
AWM Regular Price: $12.99 per bottle
Special Tasting Price: $11.69 per bottle or $10.39 by the case
Biltmore "Pas de Deux" Muscat Canelli; California Very aromatic with engaging notes of orange blossom, lemon, tangerine, and honey on the nose. This is a fun, fruit-forward sparkling wine with very fine bubbles as well as delicious flavors of wild strawberries, and candied lemons. Ideal as an aperitif or when paired with lightly sweet fare including lobster bisque, coconut shrimp, strawberry cheesecake, and any sweetheart!
AWM Regular Price: $16.99 per bottle
AWM Special Price: $14.99
Special tasting prices: 10% off the bottle and 20% off by the case, mix or match unless already discounted via a special price or sale price.
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