Raleigh Wine News 2/6/10 Edition

by raleigh, February 6, 2010 | Permalink

Looks like we narrowly missed another bout with snow (fingers crossed!). If you’re like me, your wine stash can’t take many more days of being shut in before it’s depleted. Time to stock up and, with Valentines day just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about that special bottle that will make the evening complete. Stop by the department and we’ll be happy to pick out a terrific wine for whatever your budget. In the meantime, let’s get caught up on allof the happenings in the Raleigh wine department.

Organic Highlight of the Week

We have always had a great relationship with the Bonterra label and they have consistently put out great wines made with organically-grown grapes. So we are beyond pleased to be the first to offer their new Red and White blends, two wines that offer great quality at a great value. The Bonterra Red Table Wine gives off a mouthful of red berries, plum, spice, and hints of toasty oak and vanilla. The Bonterra White Table Wine comes in a bright, fruit-forward style with flavors of white fruits and a crisp finish. Both are exceptional at only $10.99 per bottle.

Value Wine of the Week

When we were offered a special deal on Castano Monastrell, we simply couldn’t pass it up. Fans of this little monster will be overjoyed to know that it has once again returned at the stellar price of just $5.99. As you might know, Monastrell is what the Spanish call Mourvedre so, if you like a deep, earthy, heady red wine, look no further. This has serious body and a flavor that belies its price tag. A great deal that only comes around a few times a year, be sure and stock up before it’s gone!

Chocolate and Wine Pairing Class

Join us for for an evening of chocolate and wine. At 7 pm on Tuesday Feb. 9th members of the Whole Foods Specialty Department will be teaching a class in the Whole Foods Lifestyle Center showing how you can pair a variety of chocolates with various wines. Call the customer service desk for price and availability.

That’s all of the news for this week, but check back regularly to find out what’s happening with Whole Foods and wine.

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