R Wines “Bitch Bubbly” NV Australia $11.99 on sale now!
Riding the wake of the insanely popular Bitch Grenache (yes, Church Street Wine Cellars still has a little bit of that wonderfully robust wines left as well), the ever-clever team of Ringland & Dan Phillips has tapped into us womenfolk’s secret source of self-congratulatory amusement, unleashing a thirst-quenching pink sparkler with the name we just can’t get enough of – Bitch Bubbly (@ only $11.99 mind you)!
Sourced from South Australian fruit (Riverland, Barossa, McLarenVale), this blend of Chardonnay, Shiraz and Grenache is pure, fizzy fun. Aromas of freshly crushed berries lead the way to a lightly sweet/lightly tart palate we can only describe as “strawberry-licious.” (Think pink Moscato!)
Made in the méthode champenoise style, the wine has aromas of ripe strawberries, cranberries, rose petals and rhubarb. The palate shows white chocolate, summer berries and is complemented with a good creamy palate.-
In the tradition of R Wines, the label is, of course, meant to be provocative – but don’t let that fool you. Accoladed Australian transplant (actually, he is from New Zealand originally) Winemaker Chris Ringland doesn’t mess around when it comes to wine and this is a seriously good quaffer. But more importantly, Girl’s Night Out wouldn’t be the same without a bottle or two of Bitch Bubbly to toast my friends with. So go on and get it girls, cause when it’s gone it’ll be REAL bitch. Just a few cases are in-coming next week, along with a plethora of French Champagne to peruse, so drop me an e-mail to put your name on a few bottles…before they are gone!
There’s so much more to Australian wines than big reds and wine with a ridiculous KANGAROO on it.
Pacific Rim “White Flowers” Sparkling Riesling NV $13.99 on sale now!
Pacific Rim – the preeminent domestic Riesling producer headed by maverick Randall Grahm – introduces an exciting new Sparkling Riesling. At nearly 1,000 feet of elevation and with crystalline views of Mount Adams, their Selenium Vineyard – located north of Washington State’s Yakima River – is White Flowers, at $13.99, this is knock-your-socks-off good, especially for feasts like Thanksgiving or Christmas. At this reasonable price, it is like a princess all dressed up to dance: a fine storm of bubbles, deceivingly dry, bright apple-pear, lime-citrus flavors and, oh yes, white flowers on the nose. On the mid-palate and finish, there is crisp acidity and minerality.It’s hard to find any real competition for White Flowers.
It tastes like sweet and sour green apple Jolly Ranchers, without the creamy toastiness of Champagne or the earthiness of Cava or the complexity of great California sparkling wines. But the White Flowers Sparkling Riesling is definitely distinctive, interesting, and ultimately addictive.
Presenting beautiful floral aromatics and a clean finish, this dry sparkling wine is aged sur lie for a balanced and textured profile. White Flowers is a refreshing change from other sparkling wines. Try it this weekend at our FREE, IN-STORE EDUCATIONAL WINE TASTING this Saturday, 12/12 from 1 – 5 pm!
Come join us at the store, Church Street Wine Cellars, 2 Church Street at the top of the block, Richardson Place, Lower Level in Burlington, Vermont (in the space formerly occupied by Tempo Furniture & North Country Books). We are accessible by elevator or stairs and look forward to serving you. Check out our website at: www.churchstreetwinecellars.com
Our extended holiday hours are 12 – 6, Tuesday though Saturday through l New Years Eve.