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2009 Edge Cabernet Sauvignon

ShopRite Liquor — Fri, 25 May 2012 09:02:38 +0000

EDGE is a lush, complex Cabernet Sauvignon produced from grapes which were carefully selected from the great old vineyards in the Silverado Trail area of Napa Valley. The winemaking process follows traditional French winemaking practices with techniques including the use of cold soaking and extended maceration (averaging 23 – 32 day), and frequent pumping over. The 2009 vintage was aged in both French and American Oak for fifteen months, and barrels were racked once every six months.

From the winemaker – “This supple and lush wine immediately opens to flavors of blackberry, clove and hints of vanilla. The medium bodied palate is balanced with flavors of eucalyptus, sweet plums, ripe cherry and hints of tobacco, while the finish is accentuated by nice acidity and subtle oak flavors.”

Editor’s Choice- “A tremendous value. Hard to believe it’s so good, considering the price. Rich and dry, it’s packed with classic blackberry, black currant, blueberry and cedar flavors, wrapped into firm, smooth tannins. Drink now 2016.” - Wine Enthusiast February, 2012

Rating:

This wine was given a 92 point rating by Wine Enthusiast.

Availability:

2009 vintage in a 750 ml – Standard Bottle is currently in stock at Byram and Hackettstown for $19.99 a bottle, $107.95 a 1/2 case with a 10% half case discount, and $191.91 a case with a 20% full case discount. SKU#27711

2007 Uvaggio Barbera

ShopRite Liquor — Fri, 25 May 2012 09:01:53 +0000

This vintage is comprised of 97% Barbera & 3% Nebbiolo grapes. Fermented with a yeast strain which was isolated in Barolo, immediately following fermentation and pressing, the wine was filled into barrels for a malo-lactic conversion cooperage. Aged 15 months in a combination of new and newer oak barrels, of both French and Hungarian origin, with the balance in neutral oak barrels.

From the Wine Maker – “Rich and structured; bright berry aromas and flavors, plus stone fruit flavors of cherries and plums; which is followed by a lively, fruity and clean finish.”

Pairs well with Baked Dijon Salmon and Caesar Salad.

Rating:

This wine has not been rated.

Availability:

2007 vintage in a 750 ml – Standard Bottle is currently in stock at Byram and Hackettstown for $16.99 a bottle, $91.75 a 1/2 case with a 10% half case discount, and $163.11 a case with a 20% full case discount. SKU#27664

2009 Stackhouse Cabernet Sauvignon

ShopRite Liquor — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:02:48 +0000

This Cabernet is sourced from the Nappa Valley and made up of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Petite Sirah, 1% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc. It was aged for 21 months in 100% French barrels (30% new/70% used).

From the winemaker – “The 2009 Stackhouse Cabernet Sauvignon has attractive aromas of raspberry, blackberry, graphite and spring flowers. This medium-bodied wine is elegant and has a beautiful upfront appeal.”

Best served with panna cotta & fresh fruit; summer fruit with turbinado sugar; simple cookies such as langue de chat, or almond biscotti.

Rating:

This wine has not been rated.

Availability:

2009 vintage in a 750 ml – Standard Bottle is currently in stock at Byram and Hackettstown for $17.99 a bottle, $97.15 a 1/2 case with a 10% half case discount, and $172.71 a case with a 20% full case discount. SKU#28272

2010 Apothic White Winemakers Blend

ShopRite Liquor — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:01:01 +0000

Apothic, named for the mysterious place, Apotheca, where vintners stored their most coveted concoctions in 13th century Europe, Apothic blends fuse Old World intrigue with modern sophistication. The grapes for Apothic White were pressed and allowed to settle before racking. The must was fermented in upright tanks at cool temperatures to maintain and enhance the natural aromas and flavors. A portion of this wine underwent malolactic fermentation to soften the mouthfeel.

From the Wine Maker – “Our Apothic White is an approachable blend that combines three full-bodied varietals of Chardonnay, Riesling and Moscato to create a luscious wine in the bold style of Apothic. The intense flavors of peach, pineapple, honey and vanilla spice make this smooth wine unforgettable.”

This wine pairs deliciously with fruit salad, sushi, white fish (snapper, grouper, scallops), as well as Cantonese, Thai, and Latin cuisines.

Rating:

This wine has not been rated.

Availability:

2010 vintage in a 750 ml – Standard Bottle is currently in stock at Byram and Hackettstown for $12.99 a bottle, on sale for $9.99 a bottle 05/16/2012 to 05/29/2012. SKU#27802

2010 Vogelzang “Birdsong” Sauvignon Blanc

ShopRite Liquor — Fri, 11 May 2012 09:03:28 +0000

The Sauvignon Blanc is fermented in neutral Chardonnay Oak for 10 months from harvest to bottling in June of the following year. The vineyard chooses to use wild yeast in the white wines because each yeast carries with its own nuances and flavors. The texture of the wine is increased through this process. The Vogelzang Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc is an Estate Wine, taken from the mature, planted in 1998. The grapes in this Sauvignon Blanc are harvested from two different blocks of different clones. It is made up of 75% Sauvignon Blanc 1 and 25% Sauvignon Blanc Musque. The Sauvignon Blanc 1 clone contributes the minerality and the Musque clone the more floral, light tones. The whites do not go through malolactic and are filtered before bottling.

From the winemaker – “The Birdsong Sauvignon Blanc is all about fun. We have some exciting young Sauvignon Blanc vineyard blocks that show great promise and are providing us with fruit offering fresh aromatics of spring flowers, bright citrus, and flinty minerality. We have departed a bit from our traditional winemaking by using some tank fermentations that preserve the youthful fruit and keep the palate light and approachable.”

Enjoy with a crab salad, smoked salmon, or Oysters Au Gratin. Cheeses such as brie, swiss or gouda.

Rating:

This wine was given a 87 point rating by Wine Spectator.

Availability:

2010 vintage in a 750 ml – Standard Bottle is currently in stock at Byram and Hackettstown for $16.99 a bottle, $91.75 a 1/2 case with a 10% half case discount, and $163.11 a case with a 20% full case discount. SKU#27658

2009 Ranch 32 Cabernet Sauvignon

ShopRite Liquor — Fri, 11 May 2012 09:01:31 +0000

This great cabernet is made up of 96%Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot. After a 10-day fermentation in stainless tanks, the wine was aged with a combination of 65% French and 35% American oak to round out and soften the rich, black fruit flavors.

From the winemaker – “Our 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon wows with a rich, juicy core of concentrated blackberry and black raspberry flavors framed by perfectly integrated tannins. Strong yet supple, the complex layers unfold into a long, savory finish.”

Pairs well with cornish game hens, duck or turkey prepared in rich, hearty or heavy sauces or hard cheeses like Parmigiano or Romano and firm cheeses like Cheddar.

Rating:

This wine has not been rated.

Availability:

2009 vintage in a 750 ml – Standard Bottle is currently in stock at Byram and Hackettstown for $9.99 a bottle, $86.35 a 1/2 case with a 10% half case discount, and $153.51 a case with a 20% full case discount. SKU#27808

2009 Coho Headwaters Red Wine

ShopRite Liquor — Fri, 04 May 2012 09:02:46 +0000

Sometimes adversity has a way of turning a difficult situation into something extremely positive. The story of COHO Headwaters certainly is an example of that “lemons into lemonade” thing you always hear about. For the first three vintages COHO made a delicious 100% Cabernet Sauvignon wine entirely from fruit grown in the Coombsville section of Napa Valley, just east of downtown Napa.

In the middle of harvest in 2005 the warehouse where our finished wines were stored was set on fire. Sadly we lost our entire inventory and were effectively out of business for a year until we could bring the wines safely aging in barrel at our winemaking facility to market. To complicate the situation, the Michael Black Vineyard, which normally produces very small amounts of Merlot fruit, doubled its output due to the extremely long, cool growing season. Not wishing to produce all that wine into a single vineyard Merlot, the decision was made to blend a goodly portion of the Merlot fruit with several tons of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes that friends had given us (the generosity of the wine industry) into a new red blend that we named Headwaters.

Starting with the 2006 vintage, the Headwaters blend transitioned to a Coombsville area Cabernet Sauvignon dominated wine with about 30-35% Merlot, and seasoned with Petit Verdot. The fruit sources remain predominately from Coombsville, with the likeliness that future vintages will incorporate some fruit from select Napa Valley appellations and introduce other Bordeaux varietals into the blend.

From the winemaker – “Coho Headwaters Napa Valley Red Wine is a “Bordeaux blend” of three varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon (66%); Merlot (32%); and 2% Petite Verdot. Most of the source vineyards for this wine are in the “Coombsville” area of the Napa Valley. This “terroir” provides deep and opaque red color, supple red cherry/wild berry and cassis fruit, and toasty oak on the nose, which then continues to deliver the same fruit tones and integrated oak nuances, with great complexity of flavors and power on the palate. The supple tannins offer a silky fine-grained texture to the wine and a lingering, fruit-forward finish.”

Best served with panna cotta & fresh fruit; summer fruit with turbinado sugar; simple cookies such as langue de chat, or almond biscotti.

Rating:

This wine was given a 88 point rating by Wine Spectator.

Availability:

2009 vintage in a 750 ml – Standard Bottle is currently in stock at Byram and Hackettstown for $43.99 a bottle, $237.55 a 1/2 case with a 10% half case discount, and $422.31 a case with a 20% full case discount. SKU#27666

2011 Be Pink Moscato

ShopRite Liquor — Fri, 04 May 2012 09:01:33 +0000

Be. Flirty Pink Moscato beckons you to pull out the sky-high stilettos, add some sparkles to your eyes and maybe dab a little of that expensive, special-occasion perfume on your neck as you head out the door to share some wine with the girls.

You may do some extra arm-touching and giggling tonight. But, (in your defense) the jokes are funnier when the world is your flirtatious playground and you’re the perfect blend of confidence and playfulness with a delightful finish of harmless fun.

From the winemaker – “This tastefully gregarious gem is decked out and ready to get noticed with its playfully pink color. Its sweet berry flavors allure your palate with a friendly, energetic approach that mesmerizes and delights as delicate floral notes dance about to the seductive playlist of fun rotating ’round a shiny disco ball in your head.”

Best served with panna cotta & fresh fruit; summer fruit with turbinado sugar; simple cookies such as langue de chat, or almond biscotti.

Rating:

This wine has not been rated.

Availability:

2011 vintage in a 750 ml – Standard Bottle is currently in stock at Byram and Hackettstown for $9.99 a bottle, $53.95 a 1/2 case with a 10% half case discount, and $95.91 a case with a 20% full case discount. SKU#27912

2008 C&T Cellars Backyard Chardonnay

ShopRite Liquor — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:05:14 +0000

C&T Cellar is a small operation that focuses on quality wines from the Napa Valley. The 2008 Edna Valley Chardonnay came from two neighboring vineyards within the Appellation. Both cool climate vineyards with long track records for producing quality wines.

From the winemaker – “Nice green apple, pear and honeysuckle aromas, on the palate the wine is very well balance with wonderful acidity and texture. Green apples, pears and apricots dominate the palate with a perfect amount of creaminess to hold up to the acidity. This non-malolactic fermented chardonnay delivers a fabulous mouthful of flavors with a long finish.”

This wine pairs nicely with rich seafood dishes, roast chicken or pasta with cream sauce.

Rating:

This wine has not been rated.

Availability:

2008 vintage in a 750 ml – Standard Bottle is currently in stock at Byram and Hackettstown for $18.99 a bottle, $102.55 a 1/2 case with a 10% half case discount, and $182.31 a case with a 20% full case discount. SKU#27659

2010 HandCraft Petite Sirah

ShopRite Liquor — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:01:23 +0000

HandCraft Artisan Collection wines celebrate the California home and Italian heritage of third generation winery proprietor Cheryl Indelicato. She gives classic grape varieties her own personal touch by adding a playful dash of Italian and heritage varietals as a nod to the vineyard-to-barrel field selections that found their place daily at the Italian table when she was growing up. The result is distinctive, fruit forward wines that are easy to enjoy and share with others.

From the winemaker – “Jammy fruit from beginning to end—starting with aromas of blueberry pie, nutmeg and pepper. In the mouth, ﬂavors expand to include boysenberry, plum, blueberry and spice. This full-bodied wine has a bold tannin structure and balanced acidity that lead to a long ﬁnish. This big wine is anything but “petite.”

Embolden your sense of taste and pair with mixed grill and slow roasted short ribs.

Rating:

This wine has not been rated.

Availability:

2010 vintage in a 750 ml – Standard Bottle is currently in stock at Byram and Hackettstown for $13.99 a bottle, $75.55 a 1/2 case with a 10% half case discount, and $134.31 a case with a 20% full case discount. SKU#27734