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May 2009 | BEVERAGE NEWS Forward To A Friend

6 HOT WINES AT HOT PRICES!

For cool summer sipping, we're recommending these 6 wines that represent a GREAT value - and they're just a few of the interesting wines we've brought in for summer sipping and grilling.

WHITE:

Ten Mile White: $7.49 (Special pricing) A nice summer white blend.

Terra Andina Sauvignon Blanc: $7.99 Classic sauvignon blanc taste.

Fort Simon Chenin Blanc: $6.99 Nice deck wine at a great price!

RED:

Mas de Bazan Robur: $8.49 Special Pricing Very popular at our Romence Gardens event.

Castano Monastrell: $7.99 90 points, Wine Advocate and one of Georgia's new favorites!

Ten Mile Red: $10.49 Special Pricing Red blend with a nice spicy finish.

TWO WINES WE'RE EXCITED ABOUT!

Chakana Bonarda: $12.99

What's a "Bonarda"? Although Malbec is Argentina's most famous grape, Bonarda (believed to have originated in Italy) deserves attention too. The second most widely planted variety in the country it produces wines that tend to be affordable, intensely fruity and very food friendly. And Chakana's Bonarda is great example of this grape. Deep red in color, the nose is full of big ripe berries and the flavor has nice round tannins with a long velvet finish.

Chakana Malbec Rose: $12.99

Yes, Malbec Rose - and this one is a winner! The color is intense rose with violet hints and the nose is full of fresh cherry. It's refreshing and well balanced with a gentle finish on the palate. Bronze Medal Decanter World Awards and International Wine & Spirit Competition, Silver Medal Malbec al Mundo.

Click on the photo to visit the Chakana website.

COMING IN ANY DAY: from the winemakers at Chakana, their Maipe Bonarda $13.49. 89 points Wine Advocate - we can't wait!!

PASO Y PASO

VERDEJO FROM LA MANCHA, SPAIN: $10.49

What's a "verdejo"? A variety of wine grape that has long been grown in the Rueda winegrowing region of Spain. Verdejo wines are aromatic, often soft and full bodied. Their aroma's can be somewhat reminiscient of Sauvignon Blanc wines from a warm climate. This particular wine is green-gold with spicy lemon and lime on the nose, with a strong mineral undertone. The tangy citrus flavors take a riper turn on the palate, which shows pear and melon qualities.

DAMIANA LIQUEUR

Damiana liqueur is a light herbal-based liqueur from Mexico. It's made with the damiana herb that grows in Baha California, Mexico. It has great mixability and tastes great as a shooter. The bottle is uniquely shaped and is modeled after an Incan Goddess. Brilliant electric golden green color. Exotically spicy and fresh aromas of ground nutmeg, vanilla, cinnamon bark, ginger, and white pepper. A silky entry leads to a mildly sweet medium to full bodied palate with fresh cinnamon, ginger, ginseng, and brown spice flavors. Finishes with a long sweet ginseng gum and spice fade. A very interesting and exotic herbal liqueur with alleged aphrodisiac qualities - BONUS!!

92 points - Beverage Tasting Institute

Click on the photo to visit our website for our Damiana Margarita recipe!

UPCOMING EVENTS

SUMMER SIPS WINE TASTING: May 21, 2009

6:00 - 8:00 PM at Schnitz Ada Grill

Join Grand River Grocery’s Wine Chick, Sarah Andro and Kimberly State of Henry A. Fox Sales as they introduce you to a variety of delicious deck and grilling wines. The Schnitz will pair up some appropriate foods and a great time will be had by all. We take June, July and August off, so you won’t want to miss this class. Reservations are required. Email us at events@grandrivergrocery.com or call the market, 676-9292 to confirm your attendance.

FIRE UP THE GRILL: May 21, 2009

12 - 4 PM at Grand River Grocery!

Stop in today and TASTE Michigan BBQ sauces and rubs - just in time for your Memorial Day weekend of grilling!! From our freezer, pick up locally raised meats from Creswick Farms and fresh greens from Mudlake Farms. 10% off your purchase of any Michigan BBQ sauce or Michigan rub!! TODAY ONLY!!

MRS DOG (AKA Julie Applegate) IS IN THE MARKET! June 5, 2009

12-4 PM at Grand River Grocery

Join our in-market "Taste Team" and creator of the most fabulously delicious mustard on the face of the planet, Julie Applegate as they sample products from Mrs. Dog.

COMING SOON . . .

Back by popular demand . . . SUMMER GRILLING ON THE PATIO . . . coming in June.

Want to know our weekly dinner entree's? REVISED WEBSITE TO LAUNCH BY END OF MAY. You'll be able to click on our new kitchen connection and find out "What's for Dinner"!!