Philly Wine Finder tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-86678309056648971 2012-09-06T18:26:07-04:00 Finding wine values at the Wine and Spirits Stores of Philadelphia TypePad PhillyWineFinderhttp://feedburner.google.com Anakena Sauvignon Blanc and Pad Thai tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a0133f1766399970b0177448c8ddd970d 2012-09-06T18:26:07-04:00 2012-09-06T18:26:07-04:00 Love this. Crisp, citrus, grassy. Very grassy. Hope you bought some and have it in your cellar or wine fridge because there's not much left, although the PAWineTalk map says there's 53 bottles at Franklin Mills. At this price you can't go wrong. Pad Thai recipe from How to Cook... mowheela

Love this.  Crisp, citrus, grassy.  Very grassy.  Hope you bought some and have it in your cellar or wine fridge because there's not much left, although the PAWineTalk map says there's 53 bottles at Franklin Mills.  At this price you can't go wrong. 

 

Pad Thai recipe from How to Cook Everything Vegetarian by Mark Bittman.

 

Anakena Sauvignon Blanc Single Vineyard 2011
Chairman's SelectionTM
Description from PLCB web site
PLCB Code: 32468
Size: 750ML
Price: $7.99
Compare to prices on wine-searcher.com:  (Avg $11, Min $11, Max $11)
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Region:    Chile > Aconcagua > Aconcagua Valley
Grape Variety:     Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol Content:    13.5%

 

 

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 Housley's Century Oak Chardonnay River Ranch 2011 tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a0133f1766399970b0177443e7d0f970d 2012-08-20T16:57:20-04:00 2012-08-20T16:57:20-04:00 If a wine has "oak" in the name, how much oak can you expect in the taste? Because this wine is called "Century Oak" we expected it to be way overoaked. But no! we'd say the oak on this one is moderate. This is a decent, middle-of-the-road, middle-of-the-oak California Chardonnay.... mowheela

If a wine has "oak" in the name, how much oak can you expect in the taste?  Because this wine is called "Century Oak" we expected it to be way overoaked.  But no! we'd say the oak on this one is moderate. 

This is a decent, middle-of-the-road, middle-of-the-oak California Chardonnay. 

 

Housley's Century Oak Chardonnay River Ranch 2011
Chairman's SelectionTM
Description from PLCB web site
PLCB Code: 32676
Size: 750ML
Price: $11.99
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 PA Serious Wine Sale tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a0133f1766399970b017c315b609d970b 2012-08-19T13:14:53-04:00 2012-08-19T13:23:33-04:00 Posters at the PAWineTalk web site have noted that prices have been reduced further on what was once called the "Serious Wine Sale" at the PLCB's online site Fine Wine and Good Spirits. Many PAWineTalk contributors are serious wine drinkers/consumers and in general not big fans of the PA state... mowheela

Posters at the PAWineTalk web site have noted that prices have been reduced further on what was once called the "Serious Wine Sale" at the PLCB's online site Fine Wine and Good Spirits.  Many PAWineTalk contributors are serious wine drinkers/consumers and in general not big fans of the PA state store system.  So when they say there are good deals it is usually true.

Many of the best deals seem to be at the high end, with Penfold's Grange 2004 reduced from $496 to $220.  That's definitely out of our comfort zone, but we found these two 90+ rated wines reduced from $74 to about $30.  There are also many under $10 wines available.  

Roger Sabon Chateauneuf du Pape Prestige 2007
Rating:  WA - 92
  IWC - 90
Product Code: 20560
Reg: $73.99
On Sale: $29.99

Bodegas Y Vinedos Pujanza Norte 2005
Rating:  WA - 94
Product Code: 26104
Reg: $73.99
On Sale: $28.99

For more see PAWineTalk's discussion thread and sale list.  Note many of the prices have been reduced even futher than the list states.  You can also shop directly at www.finewineandgoodspirits.com.   

 

 Fairview Sauvignon Blanc South Africa 2011 tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a0133f1766399970b0167694c872b970b 2012-08-15T20:04:27-04:00 2012-08-15T20:04:27-04:00 Um yeah really liked this. Grassy and grapefruity finish. Great with veggies and seafood. Abundant supply right now in philly and across the state. Fairview Sauvignon Blanc South Africa 2011 Chairman's SelectionTM Description from PLCB web site PLCB Code: 32618 Size: 750ML Price: $8.99 Compare to prices on wine-searcher.com: (Avg... mowheela

Um yeah really liked this. Grassy and grapefruity finish. Great with veggies and seafood.

 

Abundant supply right now in philly and across the state. 

 

Fairview Sauvignon Blanc South Africa 2011
Chairman's SelectionTM
Description from PLCB web site
PLCB Code: 32618
Size: 750ML
Price: $8.99
Compare to prices on wine-searcher.com:  (Avg $11, Min $9, Max $11)
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 Fess Parker Dry Riesling Rodney's Vineyard 2010 tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a0133f1766399970b017617097185970c 2012-08-05T19:53:21-04:00 2012-08-05T19:52:25-04:00 Let's face it, if you like "dry" Riesling, you really don't like Riesling. If so, this wine is for you. White fruit, good acidity. Fess Parker Dry Riesling Rodney's Vineyard 2010 Chairman's SelectionTM Description from PLCB web site PLCB Code: 32582 Size: 750ML Price: $13.99 Compare to prices on wine-searcher.com:... mowheela

Let's face it, if you like "dry" Riesling, you really don't like Riesling.  If so, this wine is for you. White fruit, good acidity.

 

 

Fess Parker Dry Riesling Rodney's Vineyard 2010
Chairman's SelectionTM
Description from PLCB web site
PLCB Code: 32582
Size: 750ML
Price: $13.99
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 Greco di Tufo with Linguine and Clams tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a0133f1766399970b0176170162d0970c 2012-08-04T09:14:01-04:00 2012-08-04T09:14:01-04:00 This Greco di Tufo from Rocca dei Sanniti paired magically and perfectly with linguine and clam sauce. The wine is dry and crisp but also silky and fruity. It's comparable to an unoaked Chardonnay or a non-grassy Sauvignon Blanc. There's a lot of this wine in the PA system, probably... mowheela

This Greco di Tufo from Rocca dei Sanniti paired magically and perfectly with linguine and clam sauce.  The wine is dry and crisp but also silky and fruity. It's comparable to an unoaked Chardonnay or a non-grassy Sauvignon Blanc.

There's a lot of this wine in the PA system, probably because few people have heard of it and are hesistant to take a chance.  Don't be! Good, non-expensive unoaked Chardonnay can be hard to find;  this can be thought of as a lesser-known alternative at a good price.  Excellent with seafood.

 

Rocca dei Sanniti Greco di Tufo 2011
Chairman's SelectionTM
Description from PLCB web site
PLCB Code: 32432
Size: 750ML
Price: $13.99
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 Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Clos Hauserer 2007 tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a0133f1766399970b016768e7bb14970b 2012-07-29T20:06:52-04:00 2012-07-29T20:06:52-04:00 Riesling and pork. Talk amongst yourselves. Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Clos Hauserer 2007 Chairman's SelectionTM Description from PLCB web site PLCB Code: 32065 Size: 750ML Price: Was 29.99 Now 19.99 Compare to prices on wine-searcher.com: (Avg $53, Min $53, Max $53) Availability in Pennsylvania: Removed from Chairman's SelectionTM list on May... mowheela

Riesling and pork. Talk amongst yourselves.

 

Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Clos Hauserer 2007
Chairman's SelectionTM
Description from PLCB web site
PLCB Code: 32065
Size: 750ML
Price: Was 29.99 Now 19.99
Compare to prices on wine-searcher.com:  (Avg $53, Min $53, Max $53)
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Region:    France > Alsace > Wintzenheim
Grape Variety:     Riesling
Alcohol Content:    12.5%

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 Alexander Valley Vineyards Zinfandel Redemption and Basil tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a0133f1766399970b017743b1e3a8970d 2012-07-27T21:22:36-04:00 2012-07-27T21:22:36-04:00 Dark fruit and peppery, bright and acidic. Great pairing for tomatoes and basil and a good summer red for when you are getting sick of whites. Very fun wine! Alexander Valley Vineyards Zinfandel Redemption 2008 Chairman's SelectionTM Description from PLCB web site PLCB Code: 32595 Size: 750ML Price: $12.99 Compare... mowheela

 Dark fruit and peppery, bright and acidic.  Great pairing for tomatoes and basil and a good summer red for when you are getting sick of whites. Very fun wine!

 

Alexander Valley Vineyards Zinfandel Redemption 2008
Chairman's SelectionTM
Description from PLCB web site
PLCB Code: 32595
Size: 750ML
Price: $12.99
Compare to prices on wine-searcher.com:  (Avg $17, Min $16, Max $20)
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Region:    USA > California > Sonoma County > Dry Creek Valley
Grape Varieties:     Zinfandel 97.5%
Petite Sirah 2.5%
Alcohol Content:    14.9%

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Makara Sauvignon Blanc and Taglietelle aux Anchois tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a0133f1766399970b017616a2f98f970c 2012-07-23T09:03:59-04:00 2012-07-23T09:16:26-04:00 What wine to pair with pasta and white anchovies? Rosé? Riesling? Pinot Grigio? In the end we decided on Makara Sauvignon Blanc: pale in color, grassy, citrusy, lemony, and zippy. Perfect! Philly shoppers take note there are only 13 bottles left at the Society Hill store in Center City. Another... mowheela

What wine to pair with pasta and white anchovies? Rosé? Riesling? Pinot Grigio? In the end we decided on Makara Sauvignon Blanc: pale in color, grassy, citrusy, lemony, and zippy. Perfect!

Philly shoppers take note there are only 13 bottles left at the Society Hill store in Center City. Another option is Anakena Sauvignon Blanc;  the map is showing a boatload at 12th and Chestnut. It is a good example of SB and a great buy at $7.99.

The recipe for Taglietelle and anchovies is courtesy of Peter Woolsey of Bistro La Minette from a recent class at Cook.

 

Makara Sauvignon Blanc 2011
Chairman's SelectionTM
Description from PLCB web site
PLCB Code: 32461
Size: 750ML
Price: $11.99
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Region:    New Zealand > South Island > Marlborough
Grape Variety:     Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol Content:    13.5%

 

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 Côte de Brouilly and Fleurie tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a0133f1766399970b0176169a4be0970c 2012-07-21T09:13:31-04:00 2012-07-21T09:13:31-04:00 These cru Beajolais are great for summertime when you want an easy drinking light red. We picked up the Côte de Brouilly from one of the PLCB online sales and it was an outright steal at $7.99. Paired with Trader Joe's Butternut Squash Triangoli and a persillade sauce. Unfortunately there... mowheela

These cru Beajolais are great for summertime when you want an easy drinking light red.  We picked up the Côte de Brouilly from one of the PLCB online sales and it was an outright steal at $7.99.  Paired with Trader Joe's Butternut Squash Triangoli and a persillade sauce. Unfortunately there is none left.

The Fleurie is also good but not nearly as bright and fruity. Paired with a garden burger and watermelon mint and feta salad. Still some scattered about the state.

 

2007 Domaine Robert Perroud Côte de Brouilly "La Fournaise du Perou" Vieilles Vignes
(France, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Côte de Brouilly)
PLCB Online $7.99

 

La Reine de l'Arenite La Madone Fleurie 2010
Chairman's SelectionTM
Description from PLCB web site
PLCB Code: 32395
Size: 750ML
Price: $12.99
Compare to prices on wine-searcher.com:  (Avg $12, Min $12, Max $12)
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Region:    France > Burgundy > Beaujolais > Fleurie
Grape Variety:     Gamay
Alcohol Content:    13%

 

 

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