WINES FOR THE ‘BIRD With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we look forward to the familiar food and family — a great opportunity to mix it up with a different wine! A successful thanksgiving wine–white or red — is versatile, light on its feet and refreshing. Big, heavy wines will take you down faster than tryptophan! Here are some of our picks for the best of the season: whites 2007 LA TOSA “Valnure” frizzante sparkling (N. Italy) $14.99 This popular dry, yet fruity lightly sparkling wine adds a welcome lift to the festivities. A perfect aperitif! 2007 CANTELE Chardonnay (PUGLIA) $10.99 unoaked chardonnay, green apple freshness, nice body  2007 ANDRE BLANCK Riesling $12.99 (WINE DOG) Fresh, clean, dry yet easy-drinking white 2007 LE SALETTE Chardonnay (Veneto) $15.99 burgundian-style chardonnay from Verona, stylish 2007 KREMSER WEINZIERL Gruner Veltliner (Austria) $10.99 (1 L) fresh apple and hint of white pepper on finish 2007 PONCHIONE Arneis (Piedmont) $17.99 hint of green melon with elegant minerality and lively finish! superbly refreshing! 2007 CASTELLVECCHIO Malvasia $19.99 2007 CASTELLVECCHIO “Traminer Aromatico” $19.99 Two delectable wines that pair beautifully with the meal from start to finish. So much character and class — you can drink them all day. 2002 I CLIVI Bianco “Galea” (Friuli) $22 lush, Tocai and verdicchio fruit with pear and apricot notes, natural/traditionally-made

TURKEY-FRIENDLY REDS, Part I

reds
2006 JEAN-MARC BURGAUD Beaujolais-Villages $11.99
lighter ruby color, ripe plum and strawberry; mineral backbone and long finish!

2006 MARTILDE Barbera (Oltrepo Pavese) $11.99
earthy aromas, smooth and juicy red with a hint of cranberry; versatile and refreshing

2007 GRIESBAUERHOF Sudtirol Santa Magdelener (N. Italy) $14.99 savory aromas, soft plum fruit pairs well at table or fireside

2006 SAVIGNOLA PAOLINA Chianti Classico $17.99
perfect balance of deep cherry fruit and refreshing, silky finish

2007 Institut de Agricola Pinot Noir (N. Italy) $19.99
the ultimate in quaffable, affable reds with plum fruit and a mineral lift; medium to lighter body, refreshing!

2006 BURLOTTO Pelaverga $22 (Piedmont)
Deep ruby color, lovely aromas, raspberry fruit, and a hint of pepper on the finish. Unusually delicious!

2006 MARISA CUOMO Costa d’Amalfi Rosso $25 (Campania) Plum fruit with a softer finish; very enjoyable and versatile

More and more reds — pinot noir, rhone valley, loire, amarone, tuscany — too many to mention here!

BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU– EST ARRIVE!

Yes, it’s that time again! Believe it or not, VINTAGES has a Beaujolais Nouveau tradition; we carry just one. It’s an organic, small-production Beaujolais-Villages made without added sugar — naturally delicious, and perfect for the ‘bird.

2008 CHATEAU de CHATELARD Beaujolais-Villages “Vieilles Vignes” Nouveau $15.99 Yep, it’s a mouthful, a juxtaposition of old and new, but that’s what these holidays are all about! Just ask for the “nouveau.”

GIACOMO CONTERNO BAROLO
NEW RELEASES, vaunted vintages from a legendary estate

2001 GIACOMO CONTERNO Barolo “Monfortino” 99 pts. $400 -SOLD OUT!!
2004 GIACOMO CONTERNO Barolo “Cascina Francia” 97 pts. $138 -SOLD OUT!
2006 GIACOMO CONTERNO Barbera d’Alba 93 pts. $45

Quantities limited; call 978-369-2545 to order.

“Today Roberto Conterno makes wines that can hold their own with the very finest wines made anywhere in the world, and in that context these Barolos remain fairly priced. This is an estate that has achieved its success the hard way, by earning it – not just over the years, but over the decades.” –Wine Advocate

Through our close relationship with Roberto and the GIACOMO CONTERNO estate, VINTAGES is able to offer these outstanding wines to our customers at extremely favorable prices to enhance their already strong value. Continue Reading »