Deal of the week: Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Merlot

Robert Mondavi is a legendary winemaker and pioneer known for making wine for all occasions and budgets. From Woodbridge to Opus One. Mondavi  is a household name. Known mostly for Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc, Mondavi wines are true to form and pure of heart. The Merlot is no slacker though and should not be taken lightly. The Napa Valley series wines are quintessential in flavor, structure and style giving true to form wines of top quality for mid range pricing.

The 2011 Napa Valley Merlot showcases the true characteristics of Merlot, with aromas of plum and cherry which follow through to the palate. Subtle and round tannin from start to finish with a medium length finish, bursting flavors of plum, cassis, cherry and cocoa. Enjoy this wine on its own or with your next Osso Bucco dinner. Will age beautifully for the next 5-7 years.

Find out more about the Napa Valley series from Robert Mondavi Winery at their website; http://www.robertmondaviwinery.com/

Wine of the week: 2011 Spanish Quarter Red

Spanish Quarter Red has been a wine I have been very interested in, blending together a new comer to Spain Cabernet Sauvignon and the widely known Spanish grape Tempranillo this wine is well worth checking out. I found it at the store for just under $10 and online for cheaper than that. A STEAL!!! That is nice thing about Spanish wines right now, you can find really good ones for cheap do to their economy! Good thing for us wine lovers. The color is deep Ruby almost Purple with a medium+ nose with aromas of floral, mineral, oak, sweet spice and black fruits. On the palate after it has opened up a medium-dry sweetness, medium acidity and tannin with good flavor intensity and with a balanced long finish. Anyone wanting to try a different wine without breaking the bank to do so this is wine to do it with. Pair with soft artisan cheese, bbq'd meats, heavy cream or tomato based pasta dishes with chicken or shrimp.