Welcome to The Wine Country, Southern California's Fine Wine Destination. We specialize in hand-crafted domestic and international wines, artisan beers, sakes, and fine spirits.
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Dr. F. Weins-Prum 2008 Estate Riesling (Medium Dry)
90 Points Wine Spectator! "On the herbaceous side, with lovely acidity defining the white peach, fresh quince and star fruit flavors. A bit firm now, so give this a little time." - Bruce Sanderson of the Wine Spectator.
Depending on whom you ask, this delightful wine, made on the banks of the Mosel at Wehlen, is either semi-dry or semi-sweet. I lean toward the former. There is a generous aroma of white pepper and pear, and it is fairly full and generous in the mouth with loads of fruit. A relatively powerful wine for Bert Selbach at 11.5% alcohol, the finish is long with a little minerality. It is as refreshing as a lime Popsicle. Kind of tastes like it, too. Without the sugar.
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Side Job Cellars 2007 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon
Although it's not stated on the label, the grapes for this wine come from the Mounts Vineyard, one of Sonoma's best. There's bit of Merlot and Malbec blended in for added smoothness and complexity, and the result is a Cabernet Sauvignon that offers great drinkability at a terrific price. There's a floral note with savory herbs accenting the rich, deep core of fruit, with smooth tannins and a silky texture creating a wine of surprising class and depth. A really good cabernet for a great price. |
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Friedrich Becker 2007 Estate Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir)
Becker's estate actually straddles the French border in southern Pfalz, with some grapes grown in Alsace, the others in Germany. German law permits both to be used with a Pfalz designation. The latest version of Becker's Estate Pinot is much like the previous one, with clean, dry fruits not the sappy-sweet wines we too often see in the New World. And though it has a moderate 12.5% alcohol, there is no shortage of complexity here. With a garnet color, the nose has a characteristic German smoky meat aroma in the background along with scents of wild strawberry. Medium to full weight, it has good flavor with firm acidity and balance. |
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Dashe 2007 Zinfandel
We've always enjoyed zinfandel-specialist Dashe Cellars' rendition of this quintessential American variety, but their 2007 is without question their best ever. From a perfect growing season, this wine is packed with fruit, richness, depth and power, but it is remarkably well balanced for such a big wine. Sonoma's Dry Creek region is widely regarded as the best place in California to grow Zinfandel, and this wine captures all of the qualities that make this region special. If you love Zinfandel, you must try this one! |
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Adelsheim 2007 Willamette Valley Chardonnay
Adelsheim is one of the most venerated names in Oregon winemaking, having established its reputation for distinctive, beautifully made wines back in the 1970s, the pioneering days in Oregon wines. The Chardonnay is clean, crisp, with excellent purity, nothing to alter the expression of chardonnay-ness. |
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Borsao 2008 Tres Picos Campo de Borja
Without a doubt a very popular wine with inquiries everyday people clamoring for it long before its release and this year there is no doubting the class of this wine. Rich and voluptuous on the palate it reminds me of why I got into this business…devotion to sensual pleasures. Lots of primary dark red fruit fills the glass, with some pepper spice, too. The finish is amazing as the sweet, spicy oak comes through. Borsao identifies its very best barrels to make a truly stunning wine and its depth also comes from low-yielding 50+ year-old hillside Garnacha vines. |
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Saturday Wine Tasting
Time 1:00pm to 4:00pm
THE BEST OF 2009! THE WINE COUNTRY'S STAFF SELECTS THEIR FAVORITE WINES
Tour of Italy!
Classic Merlot
Elegant Washington State Wines!
Delightful Champagne
Event Photos!
Nouveau Beaujolias!
Wonderful New Zealand Wines!
Exciting Spanish Wines!
Rieslings!
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The Wine Country Now in our 15th year in the Signal Hill/Long Beach area of Southern California, our 7,000 square foot wine superstore is one of California's most distinguished retail wine stores. We specialize in hand-crafted wines from California, Oregon, Washington and around the world. Practical and expert advice is offered in a friendly setting by our team of fine wine specialists.
To speak with one of our specialists, call 1-800-505-5564. We are food and wine pairing specialists. The Wine Country's Wine Gift Baskets are second to none.
Store hours: Open seven days a week, Monday through Saturday
from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific
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