Category: Memorial Day Wine Deal

Pinot Noir Deal of the Day

Deal of the Day!

Just noticed one of my favorite Pinot Noirs is being offered at an amazing price of $22.

The offer comes from www.wineaccess.com.

Here’s what they have to say:

“Solena Grande Cuvée is the Pinot that led us to rethink the term “quality-to-price ratio” and start saying “quality-to-price disparity” instead. The 2021, from a landmark year, has it all: balance, deep red fruit, cleansing acidity, and a personality that makes it hard to put that cork back in.”

Better yet, here’s my recent review from http://www.winereviewonline.com

Soléna Estate, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Noir “Grand Cuvée” 2021 ($28):

This may well be today’s best value in Oregon Pinot Noir.  Made from a selection of the family’s vineyards in the Yamhill and McMinnville AVAs, this Cuvee offers a lovely aroma that is at once complex and compelling.  A subtle melange of raspberry, and truffles with hints of earthiness define both the aroma and flavors.  On the palate it is medium bodied with bright raspberry / blackberry flavors that gain in intensity with airing and take you to a big, rich finish.  With light tannins, it can be enjoyed now or cellared a few more years.  It bears repeating: an excellent value.       

94 Norm Roby Mar 21, 2023

Binge-Worthy Rose Wines

Memorial Day sales brought several noteworthy wine deals.

For those ready to binge on Rose this summer, 

wine.com has one deeply discounted wine that is a terrific deal.

Here’s the absolute best Memorial Day deal from this mega-website:

Chateau La Nerthe Les Cassagnes Cotes-du-Rhone Rose 2018 for $9.99

Made from Grenache, Mourvedre and Cinsault, this is super spicy and silky.

www. vivino.com

As a lover of Roussillon wines, I find this too to be a super deal from the ever-reliable Domaine Lafage:

2018 Domaine Lafage Miraflors Rosé 201 Côtes du Roussillon · France

Also, selling for $9.99 (normally $25.00)

Not on a budget?

Try this exciting new discovery, a Rose from Tempranillo, offered direct from a small winery in Southern Oregon. http://www.peterwilliamvineyard.com

2020 Peter William Vineyard Tempranillo Rose, Rogue Valley $21.00

And then too wineaccess.com has one of the most highly rated French Roses for you:

2020 Château Miraval Rosé Côtes de Provence France, $24.00

More Red Wine Weekend Specials

These are unbeatable deals!

2017 DAOU Vineyards Pessimist Paso Robles Red Blend , $17.97 at www.napacabs.com

An exciting Rhone blend, normally selling for $27.99.

2017 Blue Farm Anne Katherina Vineyard Pinot Noir, $39.99 at www.vivino.com

This cult Pinot usually sells for $65.

Let the deals continue….

 

 

 

An Amazing Move

 

Today’s best sale, a moving sale, is almost too good to be true. As a lover of real Sauvignon Blanc, not the watery, sweet stuff, and a fan of genuine Dolcetto, I suggest we all move quickly and take advantage of the move.

Go to www.invino.com

Check out these two 10 buck specials:

2016 Beltane Ranch Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma Valley, $10

2016 Dolcetto d’Alba, La Collina, $10

Priced 60-67% below retail, they are perfect for picnic or BBQ fare….and whatever.

Great opportunity to see why Dolcetto is so popular in Piedmont.

The 2016 Montepulciano could also be a winner.

What are you waiting for?

 

First Great Memorial Weekend Wine Deal

 

The first of many we hope, is a super white wine and a total no-brainer:

2014 Acacia Winery Lake Chardonnay, Carneros  $9.96

Offered by www.garagistewine.com

Acacia’s Winery Lake Chardonnay has been a longtime favorite of those preferring real Chardonnay over the over-oak, manufactured style.  

The story here is that Treasury Wine Estates bought Acacia along with others in 2016. It sold the winery, and now operates Acacia as a brand.

I’m guessing the marketing guys assume this 2014 is getting old and they want to get rid of the inventory.

I’m also guessing they are totally wrong.

This Chardonnay was originally offered in the $30-$35 price range.

It is sad to see a once great name like Acacia heading off into the corporate world.

But, hey, why not take advantage of the corporate thinking and experience what made Acacia famous.

You cant beat the price.

Garagiste.com has been checked out and it is upfront and delivers. It was the first to offer Wind Gap wines at deep discounts.