At Madrona Wine we love finding great bargains. Come by Saturday and see what some of our distributors have marked down to move out. Supplies are limited but the prices are great and the wines out of the ordinary.
2014 Natalino, La Caplana Gavi di Gavi $10
Smells of orchard blossoms and orange peel, light-bodied with good acidity. Citrus flavors, from orange peel, lemon oil, tangerine notes, with hints of lime and grapefruit. Was $13 now $10
2013 Parejas Cellars Garnacha Blanca $12
This WA grown, Spanish-styled white has aromas of ripe green apples, white stone fruits and citrus and herbal nuances which combined with lively acidity, and a refreshing finish. Was $15 now $12
2014 Adriano Finado Pinot Bianco $12
An Alto Adige Pinot Bianco with a fruity bouquet of apples and pears, soft and full flavors with a good finish, elegant body, and balanced acidity. Was $18 now $12
2010 Chateau Berneuitlh, Bordeaux Superieur $10
50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon
A great everyday Bordeaux with some age to round out the edges. The wine shows aromas of ripe fruit, cherries and blackberries. On the palate, a frank attack with roundness in the mouth supported by a silky tannic structure. Was $12 now $10
2012 Paternoster, Sorso $12
Aglianico
From Bastilicata, this fresh less chewy Aglianico has dusty cherry notes, smooth dark fruit, kirsch and a dry tannic finish of bitter chocolate. Was $16 now $12
2012 El Petit Carlania, Conca de Barbera $12
Trepat
A light-bodied Spanish red varietal usually reserved for pink Cava, lively and fresh, with ripe red plum aromas and winsome blue floral and herbal notes; a sip communicates cherry, appetizing bitterness, and tannins with a slight chew. Was $15 now $12
2012 Pulenta, Estate Malbec $15
Elegant aromatics lead with floral notes of rose petal and lilac to a core of black plum, cassis and huckleberry. The palate is dense and weighty, with graphite and pencil shavings underlining the ripe black and red fruits. Was $27 now $15
Madrona Wine Merchants offers free wine tastings featuring 4-5 selections on a theme every Saturday from 2 until the bottles run out and on Sunday we offer a mini-tasting of two wines all day from 11-5.