This weekend, Saturday & Sunday is the Park Avenue Festival. We will pouring wines both days so stop by. If you plan to miss the crowds but still want to stock up on wine…stop by Friday. Remember as always we offer 20% off on cases of wine (excluding sale wines & Yellow Tail).

WEEKEND SALE!!!

All Mix & Match Cases 25% off
Excludes Yellow Tail
Sale Good Thru Sunday, July 25th

For Tonights Tasting…

WHITES

Tasca d’Almerita / Regaleali Regaleali Bianco

Retail: $14.99 Today: $12.99
40% Inzolia, 30% Catarratto and 30% Grecanico

Valle Real Trebbiano

Retail: $11.99 Today’s Price: $9.99

REDS

Armador Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Retail: $10.99 Today’s price: $8.99
90 points Wine Enthusiast

Cal Blanca 2007

Retail: $16.99 Today’s Price: $13.99
90 points Robert Parker: The opaque purple-colored 2007 Cal Blanca is 100% Tempranillo sourced from 80- to 100-year-old vines. It was aged in seasoned French oak for six months followed by three months in 5000-liter concrete tanks to provide unoaked oxygenation. It delivers a nose of roasted mineral, black cherry, and blackberry. This leads to a structured wine with exceptional richness, outstanding concentration, and a lengthy finish. Drink this remarkable value over the next six years.

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Wine Sense
749 Park Ave
(585) 271-0590
Monday through Friday: 10am-8pm
Saturday: 10am-6pm
Sunday: 12pm-5pm

Please Join Us Tonight at Wine Sense 5-7pm! We Will Be Tasting the Following Delicious Treats!!

WHITES

Schmitt Sohne Relax Riesling 2009

Germany
Retail: $10.99 Today’s Price: $8.99

Isn’t it time to RELAX…why not some Relax Riesling? You should always have a bottle of this wine chilling in your refrigerator. It is so refreshing, crisp, slightly sweet and just delicious. Stop by and taste this crowd pleaser.

Ca Montini Pinot Grigio 2008

Italy
Retail: $16.99 Today’s Price: $12.99

Definitely the coolest looking bottle in the store! The Ca’ Montini is a full-bodied wine with good mouth feel and opens with fragrant aromas of orange and lemon blossoms. On the palate, you are treated to wonderful flavors of sweet orange and sweet lemon with a touch of orange flower water and ample acidity in the finish.

REDS

Di Majo Norante Sangiovese 2008

Italy
Retail: $10.99 Today’s Price: $8.99

90 Points Wine Advocate: The 2008 Sangiovese Terre degli Osci is an incredibly delicious, full-bodied wine with gorgeous clarity and definition. Made in a bold, fruit-driven style, the wine offers terrific depth and a long, polished finish. This harmonious red is a knockout! Anticipated maturity: 2009-2012.

Charles Cimicky Trumps Shiraz 2008

Australia
Retail: $19.99 Today’s Price: $14.99

90 Points Wine Spectator: Clear, focused and detailed, delivering a juicy mouthful of plum, berry and tobacco flavors, hinting at clove and nutmeg as the finish lingers effortlessly. Drink now through 2018. 5,000 cases made.

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749 Park Ave
(585) 271-0590
Monday through Friday: 10am-8pm
Saturday: 10am-6pm
Sunday: 12pm-5pm

Stop by, taste wine and enter to win a MAGNUM of WINE!

2005 San Felice “Il Grigio Chianti Riserva” 1.5L

90 points Wine Spectator:Shows very attractive plum and berry aromas, with vanilla bean undertones. Full-bodied, rich and velvety, with a long, fresh finish. A beautiful wine.

Tasting Selection…

2008 Yalumba Viognier “The Y Series” 2008

Retail: $11.99 Today’s Price: $9.99

88 Points Wine Spectator: Bright and tangy, with floral and green berry flavors that linger on the citrusy finish. A delicious summer sipper!

Antonori Scalabrone Rose Guado Al Tasso Bolgheri 2009

Tuscany
Retail: $18.99 Today’s Price: $15.99

An absolutely delicious “Super Tuscan” Rose. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Syrah, deep and round enough to drink right now with chicken, veal, pork, and fish. The wine possesses all the special characteristics of Rose, with layers of strawberries and plum, but this yummy wine is deeper and darker.
To the nose it expresses aromas of fruit with hints of raspberry which enliven its freshness. On the palate the wine is well-balanced and sapid, with a lingering and pleasantly fruity finish which leaves notes of raspberry and rose in the mouth.

Domaine des Grecaux Coteaux du Languedoc Montpeyroux Terra Solis 2006

Retail: $17.99 Today’s Price: $14.99

91 points Wine Advocate: The estate of Alain and Isabelle Caujolle-Gazet is yet another exciting, pioneering effort that only came to my attention last year. Their 2006 Coteaux du Langudoc Montpeyroux Terra Solis — 65% Grenache, 30% Carignan and 5 % Syrah, vinified in tank and barrel – offers gorgeous ripe black cherry and black raspberry fruit suffused with a dusty, smoky note I associate with schist soils. Persistently piquant and pungent in its toasted nut and smoke cast as well as vivid in its ripe fresh fruit (and bitter fruit skin edge), this pure, penetrating blend leaves the mouth not just stained, but positively tingling and refreshed. Drink through 2014.

Allegrini Palazzo della Torre 2006

Retail: $20.99 Today’s Price: $16.99

90 points Wine Advocate: The 2006 Palazzo della Torre comes across as somewhat restrained for this wine. This is a very polished, elegant Palazzo della Torre with pretty layers of mocha, spices and new leather that add complexity to the fresh, vibrant fruit. Palazzo della Torre is 70% Corvina Veronese, 25% Rondinella and 5% Sangiovese. The addition of 30% dried fruit (Amarone style) adds an extra dimension of complexity. The retro 1970’s label is also quite attractive. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2016.

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Wine Sense
749 Park Ave
(585) 271-0590
Monday through Friday: 10am-8pm
Saturday: 10am-6pm
Sunday: 12pm-5pm

Meet the Soon-to-Be New Owners of Wine Sense!
&
Taste Some Great Wines
&
Enter into a Drawing for a Magnum of Orin Swift’s The Prisoner
Friday, June 25th
5-7pm

The rumor is true…after almost 9 fabulous years…I am stepping down as owner of Wine Sense. The transfer of ownership should take place in the next few weeks. I am very grateful for all the loyal customers/friends that I have met over the years. Let’s celebrate the good times and drink some of my favorites! Stay tuned as we will offer many specials over the next few weeks.

Stop by and Taste the following wines:

2009 J Vineyards California Pinot Gris

Retail: $ 16.99 Friday’s Price: $14

90 points Wine Enthusiast: Crisp and intensely fruity, with flavors of oranges, hints of vanilla, silky texture and a tart finish. A blend of grapes from some of the finest vineyards in Northern California. A delicious wine for summer!

2008 Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel

Retail: $24.99 Friday’s Price: $20

89 points Robert Parker: The 2008 Zinfandel Sonoma offers up copious amounts of blue, red, and black fruits as well as excellent purity, medium to full body, a supple texture, and enough acidity to provide vibrancy. It is a pure, elegant, substantial Zinfandel to drink over the next 3-4 years.

2008 Carabella “Plowbuster” Pinot Noir

Retail: $25.99 Friday’s Price: $20

Willamette Valley, Oregon: A tasty Pinot with bursts of dark cherry and light notes of strawberry. Silky smooth with mild tannins.
Aromatic with cinnamon & toasty oak. Very easy to drink and pairs great with many dishes.

2006 Tenuta Sant’Antonio Amarone della Valpolicella Selezione Antonio Castagnedi

Retail: $49.99 Friday’s Price: $40

91 points Robert Parker: The 2006 Amarone della Valpolicella Selezione Antonio Castagnedi offers up violets, graphite, black cherries, minerals, earthiness and French oak in a vibrant, structured style. There is terrific richness and depth to be found in the glass. Ideally the tannins could use a touch more polish, but that is a relatively small quibble for an Amarone that delivers this level of quality for the money. The Selezione Antonio Castagnedi is Corvina, Rondinella, Croatina and Oseleta that spent two years in 100% 500-liter French oak barrels. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2018.

2006 Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Retail: $75 Friday’s Price: $62

Silver Oak…the name just brings tingles down my back. I have been a fan of this wine since I first visited the winery in 1997. I will bring one of my older vintages of Silver Oak from my basement for everyone to taste.

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Wine Sense
749 Park Ave
(585) 271-0590
Monday through Friday: 10am-8pm
Saturday: 10am-6pm
Sunday: 12pm-5pm

2008 R Wines “Strong Arms” Shiraz

Retail: $12.99 Today’s Price: $9.99

88 points Robert Parker: The deep crimson-colored 2008 Strong Arms Shiraz spent 12 months in American oak. The nose offers up cedar, plum, and blackberry leading to a lush, sweetly-fruited, full-flavored Shiraz that will provide enjoyment over the next 4 years.

Meet the Soon-to-Be New Owners of Wine Sense! & Taste Some Great Wines & Put Your Name in for a Drawing for a Magnum of Orin Swift’s The Prisoner

Friday, June 25th
5-7pm

The rumor is true…after almost 9 fabulous years…I am stepping down as owner of Wine Sense. The transfer of ownership should take place in the next few weeks. I am very grateful for all the loyal customers/friends that I have met over the years. Let’s celebrate the good times and drink some of my favorites! I will add to the list tomorrow so check your email again in the morning.

Some of the wines we will be tasting:

2006 Tenuta Sant’Antonio Amarone della Valpolicella Selezione Antonio Castggnedi

Retail: $49.99 Friday’s Price: $40

91 points Robert Parker: The 2006 Amarone della Valpolicella Selezione Antonio Castagnedi offers up violets, graphite, black cherries, minerals, earthiness and French oak in a vibrant, structured style. There is terrific richness and depth to be found in the glass. Ideally the tannins could use a touch more polish, but that is a relatively small quibble for an Amarone that delivers this level of quality for the money. The Selezione Antonio Castagnedi is Corvina, Rondinella, Croatina and Oseleta that spent two years in 100% 500-liter French oak barrels. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2018.

2006 Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Retail: $75 Friday’s Price: $62

Silver Oak…the name just brings tingles down my back. I have been a fan of this wine since I first visited the winery in 1997. I will bring one of my older vintages of Silver Oak from my basement for everyone to taste.

2008 Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel

Retail: $24.99 Friday’s Price: $20

89 points Robert Parker: The 2008 Zinfandel Sonoma offers up copious amounts of blue, red, and black fruits as well as excellent purity, medium to full body, a supple texture, and enough acidity to provide vibrancy. It is a pure, elegant, substantial Zinfandel to drink over the next 3-4 years.

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749 Park Ave
(585) 271-0590
Monday through Friday: 10am-8pm
Saturday: 10am-6pm
Sunday: 12pm-5pm

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Chateau Ducasse Bordeaux Blanc 2008

Barsac, France
Grapes: 55% Semillon, 35% Sauvignon Blanc, and 10% Muscadelle.

This wine is so classy! It has everything: Classic Bordeaux label which means simple but dignified.…no silly pictures or sayings. It looks, smells and tastes golden. It is impeccably made. The fruit is fresh and aromatic. There is just a hint orange blossom and honey (from the touch of lovely Muscadelle), and gorgeous, round minerality (courtesy of the Semillon) and a wash of balancing acidity finished things off (typical of Sauvignon Blanc).

Cheese Pairings: Saint Nectaire, Comte, Edam
Food Pairings: Try it with seared scallops, cod or roasted halibut.

Everyday retail price: $16.99/bottle
One day only price: $13.99/bottle
Buy three or more and pay $12.99/bottle

Bodegas Martin Codax Burgans Albarino 2009

Cambados, Spain (Rias-Baixas)
Grapes: 100% Albarino

90 points Wine Advocate: “The 2009 Albarino is light gold-colored with a lovely bouquet of white flowers, hazelnut, peach pit, and mineral. On the palate it is surprisingly complex for its bargain price with a viscosity bordering on opulence. If you enjoy Albarino, this is one to buy by the case.
This wine is alive! It is bursting with aromas of white peach, lime, white flowers and honeydew melon. There is great texture in the mouth…it’s a bit oily and sweet in the middle, but the acid balances this out for a clean finish. It’s lush and fresh…almost like a bowl of exotic fruit: mango, papaya, grapefruit and mandarin oranges.

Cheese Pairings: Roncal, Mahon, Cabrales, Goat Cheese
Food Pairings: Mussels in white wine & garlic, Scallops, Lobster, Snapper, Arugula, Beet & Goat Cheese Salad

Everyday Retail Price $15.99/bottle
One day in-store only price is $12.99/bottle!
Buy 3 or more and pay $11.99/bottle.

Longboard Point Break 2007

North Coast, CA
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Malbec, Zinfandel & Carignan

Point Break brings together the different influences from various California grape growing regions: Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley provides solid foundation, firm tannins & red fruit; Syrah from the Russian River Valley adds flavors of Cola, leather & blackberry; Zinfandel, Malbec & Carignan round it out with spice & earthiness.

Food Pairing: Burgers, Hot Dogs, Steak…anything grilled

Everyday retail price: $18.99/bottle
One day only price: $15.99/bottle
Buy three or more and pay $14.99/bottle

Wishing Tree Shiraz 2007

Australia
100% Shiraz

88 points Stephen Tanzer: The ‘07 Wishing Tree Shiraz is deep, bright red with aromas of strawberry, raspberry, fresh rose and minerals; blackberry and cherry on the palate; excellent lift and clarity Medium red color. Spicy black raspberry and cherry aromas are complemented by notes of white pepper and rose; smells a bit like a grenache. Gently sweet, fresh red and dark berry flavors are brisk and focused, displaying good back-end lift and energy. Finishes on a sweet blackberry note, with good clinging sweetness. This could handle a light chill.

Everyday retail price: $12.99/bottle
One day only price: $10.99/bottle
Buy three or more and pay $9.99/bottle

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Wine Sense
749 Park Ave
(585) 271-0590
Monday through Friday: 10am-8pm
Saturday: 10am-6pm
Sunday: 12pm-5pm

Bodega Renacer Punta Final Malbec 2008

Mendoza, Argentina

90 points Wine Advocate: The unoaked 2008 Punto Final Clasico contains 97% Malbec and 3% Cabernet Franc aged for 10 months in stainless steel. It was sourced from own-rooted vineyards over 50 years of age. Made in a late-harvest style, this deep purple-colored wine reveals a nose of spice box, incense, and black cherry. Layered and rich on the palate, it conceals some ripe underlying tannin that should allow the wine to provide pleasure over the next 4 years.

Bodega Renacer is owned by Chilean, Patricio Reich, Italian importer Leonardo Locascio and Veneto wine producer Marilisa Allegrini. The winery, which began in 2003, currently produces 40,000 cases annually and plans to grow to 100,000.

“But you have to be careful,” said Reich. “When you go from boutique to factory you lose something.” Reich would know—he was a former shareholder at Viña San Pedro, the large Chilean winery that has struggled to find consistent quality in recent years.

From the beginning, Renacer’s goal was to produce premium wines out of the best Malbec grapes. The Renacer property totals 35 hectares. Additional fruit is sourced from leased vineyards. The combination of estate and purchased fruit is typical, as wineries attempt to diversify the risk against hail. For the purchased fruit, Reich pays more than the going market rate to ensure both quality and consistency. “You can talk to a grower for 12 months, have a hand-shake deal, and the day harvest arrives, if someone else shows up and offers 20 percent more [for the grapes], your fruit is gone,” said winemaker, Alberto Antonini.

Antonini, along with in-house winemaker Hector Durigutti, 37, are using both stainless steel and cement vats—a growing trend in Mendoza. Cement vats, with their square or rectangular shape, offer a better ratio of skins to liquid during fermentation, as the cap is wider and thinner than in a column shaped vessel of equal volume. This produces better tannin extraction, according to Antonini. In addition, temperature control is more consistent in cement (there’s less variation from the juice along the walls to the juice in the center of the vat) while using less energy—there’s a growing need to conserve in Argentina.

Our Every day Price$12.99/bottle
One day in-store price is$10.99/bottle
3 bottles or more$9.99/bottle

Kristin’s Three Reasons for Buying this Wine:

1. Wine Spectator declared Renacer to be one of the Top 10 Wineries to watch in Argentina; out of the four wines produced, three have been included in the Top 100 lists of Wine Spectator & Wine Enthusiast.

2. Winemaker, Alberto Antonini is a highly sought after winemaker. He oversees winemaking at wineries worldwide: 12 in Italy, 10 in Argentina, 4 in Chile, 3 in California, 2 in Spain and others in Australia, South Africa Armenia and Romania. Some of his clients are: Concha y Toro in Chile; Bodegas Nieto Senetiner, Bodegas Renacer and Bodega Melipal in Argentina. Castello di Bossi’s in Chianti and Poggio al Tesoro wines from the Bolgheri.

3. Flavor Profile: Everything and more that you expect to find in a well-made Malbec! A big-mouthful of bright fruit flavors: black cherries, cranberries, jammy blackberry and blueberry. There are layers of earthy spices, vanilla, cocoa and a touch of toasted oak. I love the earthy, leather, smokey beginning that eases over time into a velvety, smooth glass of powerful Malbec.

Wine: Bodega Renacer Punta Final Malbec 2008
Region: Argentina
Grapes: 97% Malbec, 3% Cabernet Franc
Lifespan: Drink now thru 2011
Cheese PairingsAged Cheeses, Blue cheese
Food Pairings: Steak, Burgers, Ribs, Grilled Portabello Mushrooms

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Wine Sense
749 Park Ave
(585) 271-0590
Monday through Friday: 10am-8pm
Saturday: 10am-6pm
Sunday: 12pm-5pm