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Pop's
picks are wines selected by the Pop's staff for overall quality,
delivered to you at the best value.
Washington Hills Riesling Light golden straw in color, this
wine presents aromas and flavors of ripe apricots and peaches. Orange peel
fills the palate on the long finish. Washington Hills has captured the
intense fruit and superb balance that typifies the variety. Enjoy it as an
aperitif, with ham, or Asian cuisine. $9.99
Boutari
Moschofilero is a refreshing dry white wine with enticing
citrus, floral and melon aromas. The grapes are grown in vineyards in the
Mantinia region of the Peloponnese at the optimal altitude of 650 meters.
The result is a crisp, fresh, well-balanced wine that complements a wide
variety of cuisines. Get creative in the kitchen and enjoy. $19.99
Santa Carolina
Sauvignon Blanc
Reserva
has a clean, bright yellow-greenish color. This fresh and crispy wine owns
intense fruit aromas that remind us of pears, peaches and soft notes of mint
and lemon. On the palate, this medium bodied Sauvignon has a good structure
and a perfectly balanced acidity. $9.99
Hook & Ladder
Chardonnay
Wondering how Russian River Valley Chardonnay became
so famous? Pop the cork on this beauty and get an education. The combination
of ripe apple and citrus in the aroma screams "Russian River Valley." The
vanilla and nutmeg just rounds it out. Juicy apple returns in the flavors
paired with hints of spice and caramel. $14.99
Memsie
White is golden straw in color with brilliant clarity. The
palate has a veritable fruit salad of flavors with hints of apple, melon and
pear combining with cashew and honey to produce a smooth, rich and viscous
mouth feel. The wine has a clean, persistent and well defined finish
balanced with some tantalizing acidity. Memsie wines are great with a
variety of foods. Try this as an aperitif or with a wide range of white
meats and seafood. $12.99
Castle
Rock Pinot Noir is elegant and medium-bodied, offering
aromas of cherry, tea and herbal spice. On the palate it is smooth with a
silky texture and mild tannins, giving flavors of black cherry, plum and
spice, and finishing long and harmoniously, This versatile food wine pairs
well with lamb, veal, salmon and light pasta dishes. $12.99
Lockwood Block
7 Pinot Noir
has a freshness that shows off the
fruit of Pinot Noir. The aromatics are reminiscent of rose petals with an
essence of mulled spice. The color shows the hue of ruby and the flavors are
delightful. Once in the glass, all flavors show bing cherry with a brisk
hint of blueberry. The wine has balance and elegance and will keep your
attention with generous layers of fruit. We are proud of the quality that
our Block 7 delivers.
This Pinot Noir will complement dishes
that are not too overpowering. Sauté of poultry and fresh vegetables with
the perfume of olive oil as the contrast, will really show off this wine
style. Pour a glass as you dream up your meal and let this wine guide you
through the plan. Enjoy. $19.99
Kinderwood Merlot is deep purple color. Aromas of Blackberry
and spice are backed by ripe, jammy flavors of plum and black currants then
followed with a smooth, silky mouthfeel.
$8.99
Excelsior Cabernet Sauvignon is a delicious, crowd-pleasing
Cabernet that offers tremendous bang for the buck! It’s packed with lip
smacking flavors of blackcurrant, black cherry, and plum with subtle hints
of dark chocolate and smoke. Perfect for parties and for everyday sipping,
this tasty bargain is a home run with grilled meats, pizza, and hearty pasta
dishes. $8.99
Maraia
Barbera Monferrato is rich in color. A lively, full-bodied
red having a lovely, fresh intense aroma infused with the sent of wild
berries and hints of vanilla. On the palate it expands into a warm, robust
flavor that is attractively assertive and well balanced. Outstanding with
flavorful first courses and appetizers. A natural companion for red meat
entrees. $9.99
Dinastia
Vivanco Crianza is elegant and full of persistent character;
this Crianza wine characterizes the family style. The bottle was designed at
the winery and was inspired by an original from the 18th century.
The wine spends 16 months in French and American oak barrels, and
subsequently rounded off with over six months in winery’s the bottle cellar.
$17.99
Columbia
Crest Vineyard 10 Red is a vibrant red wine blend
predominantly of Washington state Syrah, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Aromas of strawberry and spice, with ripe plum and blackberry flavors.
Serve with Steak and Pasta. $7.99
Archetype (Cabernet 74% + Shiraz 26%) is classic Barossa
blend brings together to achieve something greater than each alone. The
structure and complexity of Cabernet Sauvignon reaches a new crescendo when
combined with jazzy ripe Shiraz exhibiting dark plums, sage and spice
aromas. The wine ends with dizzying cascade of tightly woven aromas of dark
ripe fruit, and a lingering of finely polished tannin. $14.99
Pops Picks updated 5/01/2008 |
