Farewell to our Uva Negra (aka our first "Autism Wine")

2005 Uva Negra, Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Mendoza, Argentina (90 Points) ARG034 ~ $14.99 $11.99/Bottle This was our featured wine last November 2009 which was presented at the Meet & Greet event of the National Autism Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  This was also the very first wine that inspired me to put together our Wines for Autism program so it is very close to my heart.

Now a little bit about the people and the winery behind that great Cab...

The Alvarez family winery is a small, traditional, family-owned winery located in Guaymallen, Mendoza, Argentina. The winery dates from the 1970’s, with a total capacity of only 30000 gallons (which makes around 12000 cases). 

All of their wines are elaborated by Winemaker and Owner, Andrea di Silvestre. She personally is involved in all the stages of elaboration of Uva Negra’s wines from the selection of the grapes until the bottling and labeling of the wines. The grapes are harvested by hand and placed in 20 kg plastic bins. To achieve its intense flavor and concentration the wine macerates for 30 days to assure the tannins are soft and complex then it is racked into barrels to complete the malolactic fermentation. All the wine ages in small French and American oak barrels during approximately 12 months. It is then bottle aged until it is ready to drink. We really do sell no wine before its time!

But now it is time to wish our Uva Negra a farewell because it cannot be re-ordered from the winery we are offering it at a special price.

You may also want to look at some of our other favorite wines of the Summer at savings of up to 30%!  Quantities are extremely limited in some cases...

2006 Mira Luna Central Coast Chardonnay, California (Rated 91) SON566 ~ $14.99 $12.99/Bottle Silver, Best Buy -- 2010 World Wine Championships

House brand "Pale golden yellow color. Aromas of Asian pear, caramel rice cake, and grilled pineapple are sake-like follow through on a supple entry to a dryish medium body with tart lemon curd, apple, and mineral notes on the even finish. Try with sushi."

2004 Bargetto, Rauser Vineyard Carignane, Lodi, California (91 Points) CAL869 ~ $17.99 $14.99/Bottle  Made from 100% Carignane grapes that thrive in the long hot days of the Lodi area, this unique release offers blackberry and pepper spice aromas that set the stage for bursting berry fruit flavors. Strong tannins and oak flavors from 14 months in French and American oak meld into a soft finish.  2008 New World International Wine Competition, bronze

2004 Watershed, Margaret River Shiraz, Western Australia (91 Points) AUS282~ $19.99 $14.99/Bottle A Shiraz that can scarcely fit on a shelf beside all the trophies it has won - from the best value-delivering winery in Western Australia.

2003 Tres Matas, Crianza, Ribera del Duero, Spain (91 Points) SPA095~ $19.99 $16.99/Bottle  Rated the #2 Spanish wine at the 2008 World Wine Championships! If you like your Tempranillo lush with ripe red berry flavors and notes of caramel, vanilla, bakers chocolate and licorice. The "red velvet in a glass" cliche holds true.

2005 Jumpup Creek, Adelaide Hills Shiraz, South Australia (91 Points) AUS284 $19.99 $16.99/Bottle  This Aussie Shiraz is a delicious excuse to open a bottle. With spiced berries and ripe plum aromas and flavors, it is simply amazing!

A deep color and plummy, spicy aromas let you know you have an amazing Aussie Shiraz on your hands. Blackcurrant and blackberry flavors laced with cedary oak create a palate that showcases sweet fruit on the front palate with spice and soft tannins on the finish.

2006 Holdredge Graces Late Harvest Pinot Gris (94 Points) SON565~ $19.99 $16.99/Bottle  This Botrytis dessert wine is inspired by the very sweet (and a little acidic) 6 year old vintner's daughter, Grace.  Silver, recommended, 2009 World Wine Championships, Although “handcrafted” is a term that is often over-used, it aptly describes the creation of this incredible dessert wine. Inspired by the great "Vendanges Tardives" of Alsace, it was only produced in limited quantities. Grab a bottle today for your holiday table!

“Wine should be more about the place it is grown, than about the winemaker’s hand”- John and Carri Holdredge

2003 Mosaic Vineyards & Winery, Sonoma County Merlot, California (91 Points) SON559 ~ $19.99 $17.99/Bottle A rich and intense Merlot with some serious body, this wine is not for the meek. Aromas of cherry, plum and toasted oak hold firm on the palate with tart cherry, plum, cola, black tea and cedar qualities. Held firm by velvety tannins, it is reminiscent of a young Pomerol or St.-Emilion. This is a big Merlot, impressive now and with great rewards on the near horizon. Bronze, 2008 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

2001 Truchard, Carneros Napa Valley Zinfandel, California (91 Points) NAP944 ~ $19.99 $17.99/Bottle  In granting this superb selection 4+ stars, Ron Wiegand’s Restaurant Guide called it the “best Zin yet from Truchard.” Full-bodied and elegant, with a velvety texture, this zesty Zinfandel bursts with aromas of black cherry, boysenberry, and plum, perfumed with hints of pepper, anise, mint and cedar. The mouth is filled with bright, jammy flavors of cranberry, cherry, and cassis followed by a sweet vanilla chaser. Ripe tannins and firm acidity focus the palate and provide a long peppery finish.

"Peppery, currant, cranberry, and cherry aromas jump from the glass of this ripe, fruity, elegant, medium-bodied pure 2001..." Robert Parker

2003 Stonehedge Syrah Clone 470 Syrah Monterey County (92 Points) MON123 ~ $29.99 $19.99/Bottle  Aromas of blueberries, black olives, and aged beef greet the nose with underlying oak and toast notes. This bouquet leads to explosive black cherry, licorice and light toasty smoke in the mouth. A flavorful lingering aftertaste completes the experience.

2007 Salvano, Trabuch, Langhe Rosso DOC, affinato in barriques, Piedmont, Italy (93 Points) ITA671 ~ $34.99 $29.99/Bottle  Derived from the hilly southeastern range known as the Langhe, this red delivers an intense bouquet of ripe red and black berries with notes of violets and a dry velvety taste. The blend consists of Nebbiolo, Barbera d'Alba, and Cabernet. It was aged for six months in small barriques lending a vanilla aroma to the wine. Excellent with red meats, game and matured cheeses. This wine is just one of our amazing Prestige Collection wines, an incredible line of premium special occasion selections.

2006 Whitehall Lane Napa Valley Merlot (92 Points) NAP961 ~ $27.99 $21.99/Bottle  This blend of 83% Merlot, 10% CS, 7% Syrah results in a cornucopia of flavor nuances.The aromas are somewhat exotic, melding spicy aromas with dark cherry and blackberry notes and hi-lighted by hints of violet and lavender. The flavors are similar to the aromas with sandalwood and vanilla just beginning to give ground to the greater fruit below. It finishes long and silky, revealing its cherry core in the delicious finish. The wine is ready to enjoy now and will evolve with cellaring to 2012.

2005 Whitehall Lane Winery & Vineyards, St Helena Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California (94 Points)  NAP965 ~ $59.99 $49.99/Bottle  The combination of hillside and valley floor fruit balances beautifully in this offering. The wine has gently floral and sweet ripe aromas that grandly and elegantly expand to flavors of black cherry, plum and cedary earth tones. The plushness of this wine extends through the long, graceful finish. Wonderful to enjoy now, but will continue improving and evolving through 2019.

2006 Archery Summit, Red Hills Estate Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, Oregon (96 Points) ORE082 ~ $84.99 $74.99/Bottle  This wine opens with focused aromas of french Bing cherry, intriguing black currant, brown baking spices and fragrant rose petals. The palate is lively and festive with notes of Christmas cake and mincemeat, clean forest floor and ripe cherry pie. The confectionary nose leads to a more earthy minerality layered with flowers and spice, and the mid palate and vivid acidity combines a moderate framework of tannin and succulence to give this wine both a power and prettiness, a richness as well as restraint. This wine is ready to drink now but will also benefit from 3 to 8 years of proper cellaring.

“Archery Summit has established itself as the Rolls-Royce of Oregon Pinot Noir.” 
- Harvey Steiman, Wine Spectator

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