Summer is a great time to explore new wines that fit the season...so with that in mind Bill O'Friel will be pouring four exciting, diverse and compelling wines that should win you over. Alvarinho, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinotage, Grenache and Syrah are ready to strut their charms this Saturday at the AWM Tasting Bar, so grab a glass and a friend and meet Bill O'Friel for a delightful and informative tasting.

2009 Conde Villar Vinho Verde; Portugal
The lovely spritz of fresh Vinho Verde bubbles out of the glass of this lively, crisp and citrus-flavored wine. It has the right edge of fruit skins giving structure to the summer fruits and acidity. Great with seafood and spicy dishes or just with appetizers. A classic European summertime refresher!
AWM Regular Price: $8.99 per bottle 
Special Tasting Price: $8.09 per bottle or $7.19 by the case

2009 Moulin de Gassac Guilhem Rosé; VDP D'Oc, France
Totally dry with a nice flavor intensity and delicious fruit character; attributes that make this a strong summertime player. Fragrant with a pure bouquet of red fruits and crushed berries mixed with delicate flowery scents. VOILA! Discover what the French have known for years .... dry rosé loves food and matches well with rich stews, spicy foods, salads, and ham dishes. A classic blend of 45% Grenache and 55% Syrah this wines loves impromptu terrace gatherings, picnics and friends. Do not leave this shop without it and drink up within the first year!
AWM Regular Price: $9.99 per bottle
Special Tasting Price: $8.99 per bottle or $7.99 by the case

2008 Kanonkop Kadette; Stellenbosch, South Africa
This is a perennial BEST BUY that continues to amaze us with its plush and full-bodied fruit. A blend of Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc this offers plenty of yummy plum, cherry and herbal flavors. Rich and distinctive, with a nice spicy berry notes on the finish, it's quite a mouthful for the money. Often singled out as the best red wine value from South Africa, this should be on every astute red wine lover's short list.
AWM Regular Price: $12.99 per bottle
Special Tasting Price: $11.69 per bottle or $10.39 by the case

2007 Cousiño-Macul Antiguas Reservas; Maipo Valley, Chile
A wonderful melange of spice, earth, cassis and berry flavors are found in this latest Antiguas Reservas. Nicely balanced fruit is accented now by subtle French oak spice in a less prominent way than when they used American oak. Medium-bodied, richly fruited and food friendly, this is classic Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon. Long regarded as one of Chile's finest Cabernet Sauvignons, this is the perfect complement to grilled meats, stews and all types of sausages!
AWM Regular Price: $15.99 per bottle
Special Tasting Price: $14.39 per bottle or $12.79 by the case

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.