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Heidi Barrett at Artisan Wine Depot on 4/21/10

Welcome to the Artisan Wine Depot.
Grab a glass and browse our selection of small and limited-production Artisan Wines. Be sure to see our stock of Belgian and German Crafted Beers, Sake, and don't forget to attend our tasting events as well!

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Maldonado Family Vineyards
Maldonado Family Vineyards "Parr Vineyard" Chardonnay 2007 (Sonoma County, California) - Wine Spectator [93] & "Highly Recommended"
Retail Price: $30.00
Artisan Wine Depot Price: $24.99
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Wine Spectator Magazine - 93 Points & "Highly Recommended":
Smooth, rich and creamy, with fig, tangerine and nectarine flavors that are full-bodied, pure and complex, floral and spicy, with a long, persistent finish that picks up flavor. Drink now through 2014. 824 cases made. –JL (6/15/2010)

Lucy (Lucia) Rose of Pinot Noir 2009 (Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County, California)
Lucia "Lucy" (Pisoni) Rose of Pinot Noir 2009 (Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County, California)
Retail Price: $18.00
Artisan Wine Depot Price: $14.99
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One dollar of every bottle of Lucy sold is donated to breast cancer research.

Lucy is the little sister to Lucia. The Rosé is made by allowing the grape juice to sit on the Pinot Noir skins for a couple days. After picking up enough color, the juice is drained from the grape skins into barrels, where it ferments. The short skin contact results in a wine that is lighter in color and lighter on the palate. A perfect picnic wine, Lucy’s essence of Pinot Noir and fresh acidity also allow for pairings with a variety of dishes throughout the seasons.


Alain Graillot Crozes Hermitage [Syrah] 2008 (Crozes Hermitage, Northern Rhone, France)
Alain Graillot Crozes Hermitage [Syrah] 2008 (Crozes Hermitage, Northern Rhone, France)
Retail Price: $38.00
Artisan Wine Depot Price: $28.99
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Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar:
"Bright ruby. Exotic aromas of cherry pie, incense, bacon fat and violet. Modestly concentrated but fresh and focused, with red berry, cherry, mineral and candied flower flavors and good back-end cut. Finishes on a tangy note, with a hint of smoky minerals." - Josh Raynolds (Jan/Feb 2010)


 

"Austrian Red Wine Article feat. Artisan Wine Depot"
May 19th, 2010

If you live in the Bay Area, check out the Food+Wine section in today’s issue of The San Jose Mercury Newspaper and The Contra Costa Times. Jessica Yadegaran have written an article on hot new Austrian wines, featuring Artisan Wine Depot.

Below is a short excerpt from the article, which explains these unique reds and whites from Austria that offer exceptional value and are exquisite for food pairing:


Austrian red wines take center stage – by Jessica Yadegaran, Contra Costa Times

“…Most sommeliers, including owner Christine Tran of Artisan Wine Depot in Mountain View, believe the $15 to $25 price point is rife with values. “What strikes me most is the balance (Austrian winemakers) have been able to achieve with these wines,” Tran says. “They’re more significant now. The finish is longer. They’re really memorable.”

For a great value, Tran suggests the 2009 Hugl Zweigelt Classic, a concentrated, full-bodied wine ideal for grilled fare ($14.99). Zweigelt is the most widely planted red variety in Austria. These days, you can even find it in the crown-capped liters once reserved for gruner veltliner.”


You can read the article in full at this link:  “Austrian red wines take center stage”

Cheers!

-The Artisan Wine Depot Team


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Riedel Flow Pinot Noir Wine Glass (Set of 2) $6.99 (WAS $35.00) per stem

WAS: $70.00
NOW (for 2 stems): $13.98
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Non lead, machine made recommended for: Barbaresco, Barolo, Beaujolais Cru, Blau Burgunder, Blauer Portugieser, Burgundy, Echézeaux, Gamay, Moulin à vent, Musigny,Nebbiolo, Nuits Saint Georges, Pinot Noir, Pommard, Romanée Saint Vivant, Rotgipfler, St. Laurent, Santenay, Trollinger,Volnay, Vosne-Romanée, Vougeot. All Riedel glasses are dishwasher safe.

Dimensions: 
247mm 9 3/4"
790cl 27 7/8oz


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