Product Reviews:
Cuvee D'Penna
2005
$9.79
Exhibits loads of black Cherries, smoke and licorice. There is also a medium body and silky-smooth style. The wine see no wood and is all the better for it.
Everyday Red!
Posted Thursday, December 18, 2008 by
Lizan Brand
Product Reviews:
Coppola
Chardonnay
$13.49
The color is golden sunshine with aromas of tropical fruit mingling with pears. On the palate cantaloupe, crisp apple, and oak with a subtle hint of vanilla and crème brulee on the finish.
Classic Chardonnay
Coppola
Chardonnay
$13.49
The color is golden sunshine with aromas of tropical fruit mingling with pears. On the palate cantaloupe, crisp apple, and oak with a subtle hint of vanilla and crème brulee on the finish.
Classic Chardonnay
Posted Thursday, December 18, 2008 by
Lizan Brand
Product Reviews:
Coppola
Pinot Noir
$16.99
" Exceptionally dark color, which is not typical of this varietal. Aroma of raspberry, cranberry and lavender. Flavors, red ripe cherry, cranberry and spice. Tannins are supple and the finish on this wine is extremely lengthy."
Value Pinto Noir
Coppola
Pinot Noir
$16.99
" Exceptionally dark color, which is not typical of this varietal. Aroma of raspberry, cranberry and lavender. Flavors, red ripe cherry, cranberry and spice. Tannins are supple and the finish on this wine is extremely lengthy."
Value Pinto Noir
Posted Thursday, December 18, 2008 by
Lizan Brand
Product Reviews:
California Chandon
Blanc d'Noir
$19.99
"This lovely slightly pink sparkling wine is at least 80% Pinot Noir. It has toasty dry flavors which form a m'lange of yeast, berry and citrus on your tongue, with
superb tiny bubbles. One of the most reliable and enjoyable of California bubblies."
Lightly sweet bubbly
California Chandon
Blanc d'Noir
$19.99
"This lovely slightly pink sparkling wine is at least 80% Pinot Noir. It has toasty dry flavors which form a m'lange of yeast, berry and citrus on your tongue, with
superb tiny bubbles. One of the most reliable and enjoyable of California bubblies."
Lightly sweet bubbly
Posted Tuesday, December 16, 2008 by
Lizan Brand
We were delighted with the Olinger folks who provided a tasting Friday night. They were in the holiday spirit with Bacardi Gold and little Rum cakes! Naturally we also mixed the rum with Coke as well for another traditional favorite. Please stop in and get all your Holiday Spirits at the State Street Exchange! We are at the corner of State Rd. 9 and McKenzie Rd. in Greenfield...out in front of the Marsh Plaza!
Posted Friday, December 12, 2008 by
Lizan Brand
Chambers
Rutherglen Muscatt
$17.69
Chambers Muscadelle, Rutherglen, Australia; Lush and sweet, oozing with mint and spiced raisin fruit. It went perfect with the Crème Brulee.
Sweet delight!
Rutherglen Muscatt
$17.69
Chambers Muscadelle, Rutherglen, Australia; Lush and sweet, oozing with mint and spiced raisin fruit. It went perfect with the Crème Brulee.
Sweet delight!
Posted Friday, December 12, 2008 by
Lizan Brand
Product Reviews:
Chambers
Muscadelle
$15.30
A blend of six to ten-year-old Muscadelle. This is a rich, viscous wine displaying characters of honeyed spice, marmalade and tealeaf. Although luscious, the palate is not cloying. It finishes with a tight acidity and lingering nuttiness.
96 points Robert Parker
Chambers
Muscadelle
$15.30
A blend of six to ten-year-old Muscadelle. This is a rich, viscous wine displaying characters of honeyed spice, marmalade and tealeaf. Although luscious, the palate is not cloying. It finishes with a tight acidity and lingering nuttiness.
96 points Robert Parker
Posted Friday, December 12, 2008 by
Lizan Brand
Product Reviews:
Budaherz
Blaufrankisch
$10.49
The Blaufrankisch grape produces a sweet red wine. Low in tannins, exhibits a pronounced spicy character. Compliments meals with sweet tomato sauces, roasted meats and grilled vegetables. Don't be afraid of the name...this is a sweet wine with great flavor.
Quality sweet Red!
Budaherz
Blaufrankisch
$10.49
The Blaufrankisch grape produces a sweet red wine. Low in tannins, exhibits a pronounced spicy character. Compliments meals with sweet tomato sauces, roasted meats and grilled vegetables. Don't be afraid of the name...this is a sweet wine with great flavor.
Quality sweet Red!
Posted Thursday, December 11, 2008 by
Lizan Brand
Product Reviews:
Broquel
Cabernet Sauvignon
$15.49
The 2004 Broquel Cabernet is a beauty. It has a delicate nose with scents of vanilla and lilacs. The flavors are much deeper, with swirls of black cherry, chocolate, coffee and Asian spice. This is a vivid wine and a real good deal.
Vivid Cabernet, at great price
Broquel
Cabernet Sauvignon
$15.49
The 2004 Broquel Cabernet is a beauty. It has a delicate nose with scents of vanilla and lilacs. The flavors are much deeper, with swirls of black cherry, chocolate, coffee and Asian spice. This is a vivid wine and a real good deal.
Vivid Cabernet, at great price
Posted Thursday, December 11, 2008 by
Lizan Brand
Product Reviews:
Bricco Riella
Moscato D'Asti
$11.99
"Moscato d' Asti d.o.c.g. is moderately sweet and bears the musky scent that is typical of its grape of origin. It is delicate and intense at the same time. It has a straw-yellow color, a fragrant bouquet and a delicately sweet-scented taste. The alcoholic content is low."
Excellent Moscato!
Posted Thursday, December 11, 2008 by
Lizan Brand
Product Reviews:
Brassfield Estate
Serenity
$15.99
Named for High Serenity Ranch, a blend of 70% Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Pinot Grigio and 5% Gewurztraminer. With aromas of apple, pears, honeydew, lemon, vanilla bean, peach blossom. Fermented in all stainless steel for 3 weeks, this wine offers a long, lingering finish
Delicious white blend
Brassfield Estate
Serenity
$15.99
Named for High Serenity Ranch, a blend of 70% Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Pinot Grigio and 5% Gewurztraminer. With aromas of apple, pears, honeydew, lemon, vanilla bean, peach blossom. Fermented in all stainless steel for 3 weeks, this wine offers a long, lingering finish
Delicious white blend
Posted Thursday, December 11, 2008 by
Lizan Brand
Product Reviews:
Bogle
Old Vine Zinfandel
$12.99
"This supple and mouth-filling vintage leads with raspberry and boysenberry fruit. Hints of spiced chocolate tinged with black pepper. Subtle hints of toasted oak and pipe tobacco create structure, allowing this wine to stand up to a variety of fare."
Rich, smooth Red
Bogle
Old Vine Zinfandel
$12.99
"This supple and mouth-filling vintage leads with raspberry and boysenberry fruit. Hints of spiced chocolate tinged with black pepper. Subtle hints of toasted oak and pipe tobacco create structure, allowing this wine to stand up to a variety of fare."
Rich, smooth Red
Posted Thursday, December 11, 2008 by
Lizan Brand
Product Reviews:
Bogle
Merlot
$11.59
Concentrated aromas of earthy spice and summer cherries, tastes of fresh red fruit and soft garden herbs. Mere hints of pipe tobacco and spicy oak lend depth to the finish, reinforced by firm, assertive tannins
Soft and silky
Posted Thursday, December 11, 2008 by
Lizan Brand
Product Reviews:
Blue Jean Wine
red table
$8.79
"This is a good buy for less than $10. The zinfandel comes on strong. But it isn't strong like so many zinfandels these days. The flavors of this wine are fresh and clean, making it a very good everyday wine for these cooler fall evenings. "
Fun, under $10!
Blue Jean Wine
red table
$8.79
"This is a good buy for less than $10. The zinfandel comes on strong. But it isn't strong like so many zinfandels these days. The flavors of this wine are fresh and clean, making it a very good everyday wine for these cooler fall evenings. "
Fun, under $10!
Posted Thursday, December 11, 2008 by
Lizan Brand
Product Reviews:
Black Noble
Dessert Wine
$38.67
It certainly bears a strong resemblance to the PX wines of the Jerez region of Spain. The bouquet carries treacle and toffee notes, with hints of Christmas cake, and the sweetness of the palate is balanced by lifted acidity. Highly Recommended
Fabulous sweet dessert!
Black Noble
Dessert Wine
$38.67
It certainly bears a strong resemblance to the PX wines of the Jerez region of Spain. The bouquet carries treacle and toffee notes, with hints of Christmas cake, and the sweetness of the palate is balanced by lifted acidity. Highly Recommended
Fabulous sweet dessert!
Posted Wednesday, December 3, 2008 by
Lizan Brand
Veuve Cliquot's Yellow City Traveler Gift Set is my favorite of the season. A perfect gift for any special lady, the 750ml bottle of Cliquot is paired with matching flutes. The lining supporting the bottle and glasses is removed and leaves you with a very classy travel bag. Clicquot's signature brut is loved the world over for its crisp, full flavors, consistent quality and celebratory yellow label. The classically-styled, dry Champagne is a blend of two-thirds black grapes (Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier) for body, balanced by one-third white grapes (Chardonnay) for elegance.
You must stop in and see this one for yourself! Our quantities are limited, please call ahead if you would like to pre-pay and have us hold your gift pack for pick up! Call us at the State Street Exchange at 317-462-3933.
Posted Friday, November 21, 2008 by
Lizan Brand
I am so excited! Our sommelier Amanda, is off right now, talking about and tasting several great wines! We donated a basket of wine, with a tasting party attached, to Saint Michael's for the We Give Thanks Dinner auction. Our winners are enjoying six different wines tonight:
Gruet Demi Sec from New Mexico, Nahuel Pinot Noir-Argentina, Huber Gruner Veltner-Austria, Alamos Malbec-Argentina, Broquel Cabernet Sauvignon, and finally Pena, Muscat de Riversaltes, a French dessert wine.
But please don't feel left out! You, too, can host a Wine Tasting Party! We supply the wine and the sommelier...Amanda is FANTASTIC! (You will have fun and learn a ton from her!) We charge $50 to cover some expenses and that is it!
You supply the place and the friends for a great party! Hopefully, you will learn something about some great little wines along with the fun. Just give us a call to set things up! 317.462.3933
Gruet Demi Sec from New Mexico, Nahuel Pinot Noir-Argentina, Huber Gruner Veltner-Austria, Alamos Malbec-Argentina, Broquel Cabernet Sauvignon, and finally Pena, Muscat de Riversaltes, a French dessert wine.
But please don't feel left out! You, too, can host a Wine Tasting Party! We supply the wine and the sommelier...Amanda is FANTASTIC! (You will have fun and learn a ton from her!) We charge $50 to cover some expenses and that is it!
You supply the place and the friends for a great party! Hopefully, you will learn something about some great little wines along with the fun. Just give us a call to set things up! 317.462.3933
Posted Friday, November 21, 2008 by
Lizan Brand
Halloween provided a tastier Treat than ever at Carnegies this year! Chef Ian provided the fabulous food and Chris Keller made the wine! We tasted a several of these California delights. We led off with the Chardonnay and then tried the Pinot Noir. The Savignon Blanc was followed by the Syrah Noir, my particular favorite. The final taste of the night was the full bodied, delicious Tarantula.
The Reporter's writer Noelle Steele was there providing the piano music which set the mood for this great evening. She interviewed Chris and wrote an article for the paper. The only thing she left out is that these great wines can only be found in our area at the State Street Exchange!
Posted Friday, November 21, 2008 by
Amanda Ahrendts
I once had a conversation with that man of mine that went something like this:
He said, "I still own my own business and I'm still my own boss."
I said, "Those are 2 of my favorite sentences to come out of a man's mouth."
Then he said, "And, I still make a lot of money."
and, I said, "That is my 3rd favorite sentence to come out of a man's mouth.
Now that you know how shallow I truly am, let me just say......I used to believe that all the hype surrounding the newest vintage of "Beaujolais Noveau" was just like all of the 'Congressional BAIL-OUT' hype......... we just have to have it NOW!!
And, after it was all said and done, all we were left with was a good idea in theory but....a theory that just doesn't work.
Beaujolais Noveau, in my mind, was the same this as this bail out business.
However, after tasting the 2008 vintage at our weekly wine tasting at Greenfield Liquors, I have decided that theories can indeed become fact and that symbolism can turn into substance.
Ladies and beer drinkers, I now give you...
Ladies and beer drinkers, I now give you...
Georges Duboeuf's 2008 Beaujolais Nouveau
Beaujolais is a small region in France that is approximately 34 miles long from top to bottom and 7-9 miles wide (kind of like I was when I was pregnant). There are nearly 4,000 grape growers in the region who grow one grape and one grape only.....GAMAY!
So as not to bore all 3 of you out there about how George Duboeuf brought this rather drab, lifeless, red table wine to the prominence it hails today, I'll just present to you a few "Fun Facts.
Beaujolais is fermented for just a few weeks and is fruity, light, refreshing wine that should be chilled on a warm spring day.
Beaujolais is meant to be drunk young and not with a young drunk.
Beaujolais is always released the third Thursday of November regardless of the start of the harvest.
Now,to be honest with all my 'peeps' out there, I am not a fan of Beaujolais. I was introduced to it during a two date stint with a rather exotic man who worked in a wine store.
Beaujolais is meant to be drunk young and not with a young drunk.
Beaujolais is always released the third Thursday of November regardless of the start of the harvest.
Now,to be honest with all my 'peeps' out there, I am not a fan of Beaujolais. I was introduced to it during a two date stint with a rather exotic man who worked in a wine store.
He made me Hummus and opened a bottle of Beaujolais. I made him obsolete and kept opening wine.
And now, with the 2008 vintage, I am forced to look in the relationship rearview mirror to recall what is was, exactly, that drove me away from Beaujolais because the 2008 vintage was a delight to taste.
The palette presented, in true Gamay style, a ton of ripe fruit, almost like melted black cherry Jell-O. The wine was virtually void of any type of tannins so the wine appeared sweet, but openly fresh and enjoyable. And, enjoy it we did!
Beaujolais is meant to be enjoyed NOW. It can be trendy by day and drank by night (and equally so if the reverse were optioned). And, if you feel like you're in a real 'wine rut' with the upcoming holidays presenting themselves, give this little wine a try.
It retails for about $16.39 at State Street Exchange and we only have a few cases to share with all of Greenfield.
As a side bar, we will be tasting wine on Monday and Tuesday, (Nov. 24-25), from 5:00 - 8:00 pm to help you pair just the right wines with your relatives. We will also be serving some light cheeses and if I'm feeling gigi, maybe even a Godiva truffle or two.
Stop in to pick up all of your holiday liquor needs. I mean, after all, alcohol, no matter what the form, is like a great Terry Cloth Robe.....you can always own 3 or 4 but still feel the need for more.
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And now, with the 2008 vintage, I am forced to look in the relationship rearview mirror to recall what is was, exactly, that drove me away from Beaujolais because the 2008 vintage was a delight to taste.
The palette presented, in true Gamay style, a ton of ripe fruit, almost like melted black cherry Jell-O. The wine was virtually void of any type of tannins so the wine appeared sweet, but openly fresh and enjoyable. And, enjoy it we did!
Beaujolais is meant to be enjoyed NOW. It can be trendy by day and drank by night (and equally so if the reverse were optioned). And, if you feel like you're in a real 'wine rut' with the upcoming holidays presenting themselves, give this little wine a try.
It retails for about $16.39 at State Street Exchange and we only have a few cases to share with all of Greenfield.
As a side bar, we will be tasting wine on Monday and Tuesday, (Nov. 24-25), from 5:00 - 8:00 pm to help you pair just the right wines with your relatives. We will also be serving some light cheeses and if I'm feeling gigi, maybe even a Godiva truffle or two.
Stop in to pick up all of your holiday liquor needs. I mean, after all, alcohol, no matter what the form, is like a great Terry Cloth Robe.....you can always own 3 or 4 but still feel the need for more.
Until
The Wine Tellar
A
Posted Wednesday, November 12, 2008 by
Amanda Ahrendts
Annie Dillard once wrote:
I feel that way about wine. If you think about it, there really is no shortage of good wines. You just have to be willing to taste a lot of them. And, being the devoted 'tastee' that I am (the burdens I bear for you people), I promise to continue tasting, writing, and sharing stories with all of you at Thursday's wine tastings at Greenfield Liquors.
Now, this might seem like a daunting task for one woman to take on... by not to worry, I can control myself. So, now, with this new found sense of control, let us move onto the Earthworms.......I mean, Earthworks.
Earthworks Shiraz, 2006 was a huge success at our tasting!!!
However, the day leading up to the Earthworks Shiraz choice was a bit tedious.
Keep in mind, the Earthworks Shiraz was awarded "90 pts. by the Wine Advocate"..... but my wine employer showed her dislike for this wine with a cute, albeit, upturned nose.
Now, I trust my wine employers palette so I found myself instantly thrust onto 'Cynical Wine Island', population 2.....(me and my wine employer for those of you living in Whitestown.)
But, in true Wine Teller fashion, I decided to trust my gut, present this wine to the public, keep my fingers crossed behind my back, and hope for the best. (kind of what I'm doing with Mr. Obama)
Let's just say that after opening this wines handy-dandy "screw cap" (loving them), I immediately caught the first boat off of 'Cynical Wine Island' and sailed forward to pour the 'Earthworks Shiraz' for the huddle masses, waiting to be served.
The aroma of this Barossa Valley Shiraz created suspense at first which then began building into a terrifying frenzy before allowing the "tastee" to smell the delicious aromas of smoke and blueberries. The palette was similar but also brought with it rich bing cherries, bacon and a hint of nutmeg to finish.
This is a young, dry red wine (14.5% alc). The grapes were sourced from both young and old vines (8-50 yrs.old). 70% of the wine was fermented in the tank and 30% was aged in seasoned French oak. The culmination of the winemakers traditional processing coupled with minimal intervention brought a character to the Earthworks Shiraz that was both delicious and surprising.
This wine retails for under $15.00 and would make an interesting addition to the holiday table if you're looking for something new! (again, kind of like Mr. Obama)
Our wine tastings continue and should be quite exciting what with the upcoming holidays, et all. State Street Exchange and moi will be tasting on both the Monday and Tuesday leading up to Thanksgiving to ensure that all of your holiday guests are adequately toasted.
For those relatives who cannot control themselves, just remember, the holidays are a few short weeks and will be over before you know it. If not, also remember that Betty Ford set up a nice little center out in the desert........just in case you need a back up plan....for next year.
See you Thursday!!
Until
The Wine Tellar
A
There is no shortage of good days.
It is good lives that are hard to come by.
It is good lives that are hard to come by.
I feel that way about wine. If you think about it, there really is no shortage of good wines. You just have to be willing to taste a lot of them. And, being the devoted 'tastee' that I am (the burdens I bear for you people), I promise to continue tasting, writing, and sharing stories with all of you at Thursday's wine tastings at Greenfield Liquors.
Now, this might seem like a daunting task for one woman to take on... by not to worry, I can control myself. So, now, with this new found sense of control, let us move onto the Earthworms.......I mean, Earthworks.
Earthworks Shiraz, 2006 was a huge success at our tasting!!!
However, the day leading up to the Earthworks Shiraz choice was a bit tedious.
Keep in mind, the Earthworks Shiraz was awarded "90 pts. by the Wine Advocate"..... but my wine employer showed her dislike for this wine with a cute, albeit, upturned nose.
Now, I trust my wine employers palette so I found myself instantly thrust onto 'Cynical Wine Island', population 2.....(me and my wine employer for those of you living in Whitestown.)
But, in true Wine Teller fashion, I decided to trust my gut, present this wine to the public, keep my fingers crossed behind my back, and hope for the best. (kind of what I'm doing with Mr. Obama)
Let's just say that after opening this wines handy-dandy "screw cap" (loving them), I immediately caught the first boat off of 'Cynical Wine Island' and sailed forward to pour the 'Earthworks Shiraz' for the huddle masses, waiting to be served.
The aroma of this Barossa Valley Shiraz created suspense at first which then began building into a terrifying frenzy before allowing the "tastee" to smell the delicious aromas of smoke and blueberries. The palette was similar but also brought with it rich bing cherries, bacon and a hint of nutmeg to finish.
This is a young, dry red wine (14.5% alc). The grapes were sourced from both young and old vines (8-50 yrs.old). 70% of the wine was fermented in the tank and 30% was aged in seasoned French oak. The culmination of the winemakers traditional processing coupled with minimal intervention brought a character to the Earthworks Shiraz that was both delicious and surprising.
This wine retails for under $15.00 and would make an interesting addition to the holiday table if you're looking for something new! (again, kind of like Mr. Obama)
Our wine tastings continue and should be quite exciting what with the upcoming holidays, et all. State Street Exchange and moi will be tasting on both the Monday and Tuesday leading up to Thanksgiving to ensure that all of your holiday guests are adequately toasted.
For those relatives who cannot control themselves, just remember, the holidays are a few short weeks and will be over before you know it. If not, also remember that Betty Ford set up a nice little center out in the desert........just in case you need a back up plan....for next year.
See you Thursday!!
Until
The Wine Tellar
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