Beverage Dynamics is the largest national business magazine devoted exclusively to the needs of off-premise beverage alcohol retailers, from single liquor stores to big box chains, through coverage of the latest trends in wine, beer and spirits.
Issue link: http://read.uberflip.com/i/854533
www.beveragedynamics.com July/August 2017 • Beverage Dynamics 45 SIPPING SPARKLERS • WINE SELECTIONS (91) Jacques Pelvas Blanc de Blanc Brut (France). Great marriage of ugni blanc and co- lombard, with citrus fl avors of lemon and grape- fruit, with fl oral notes of peach blossoms. Great bubbles linger on the tongue, with very balanced acidity and fruit. Remarkable value. Imported from Provenance by Terrison Wines. ($16.99) (91) Tosca Prosecco DOC (Italy). Floral and fruity aromas with hints of fresh peaches and apples. Refreshing and well balanced with a crisp, dry, fruity fi nish. $15 (91) Dei Signori Prosecco Extra Dry NV (Italy). A juicy nectarine-laden Prosecco that is full of pleasant fl oral, ginger and lychee notes. The Mosel-like acidity keeps the profi le together and this wine is as refreshing as it is deep and com- plex with a fi rm fi nish. ($20) (90) Monmousseau Cremant De Loire Blend of Chenin Blanc (France). A complex nose and palate of green apple, citrus and fresh peaches leading to a creamy fi nish. All the grapes are hand-harvested and -selected. HMGI Restaurant Group Charleston, SC Bill Netherland Wine Director Holiday Wine Cellar Escondido, CA Jim Kern Manager/Wine Buyer Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits Silvis, IL Kevin Miller Wine & Spirits Manager K&L Wine Merchants Redwood City, CA Bryan Brick, Sales Consultant Legal Sea Foods Boston, MA Sandy Block VP, Beverage Operations Liquor Barn Louisville, KY Michael Sorg, Wine Manager Liquor Boy St. Louis Park, MN Peter Herlofsky III Wine Manager Maggie Wine Consulting Poughkeepsie, NY Maggie Gephard President Mainstreet Wines & Spirits Countryside, IL Nancy J. Sabatini Dir. Wine Ed. & Sales Malloy's Finest Wine & Spirits Naperville, IL Bruce Jaroski Wine Director Mills Fine Wine & Spirits Annapolis, MD Peter Finkelstein Wine Consultant North Ridge Wine Ellicott City, MD Brad Boarman Owner Prime Wines & Spirits Kenmore, NY Rick McLeod Wine Manager Premium Wine & Spirits Williamsville, NY Dave Cleveland General Manager Prestige Wine & Spirits Orchard Park, NY Jeff Vignaux General Manager Spec's Wine, Spirits, Finer Foods Houston, TX Bear Dalton Fine Wine Buyer The Boerne Cork and Keg Boerne, TX Tom Geoghegan, Owner The Liquor Store & Wine Loft Jackson Hole, WY Nate Mylott Manager/Buyer The Little Nell Aspen, CO Timothy Baldwin Director, Food and Bev. Total Wine & More Claymont, DE Cristina Pearce Senior Buyer Towne Spirits and Fine Wine/Elite Beverages Noblesville & Indianapolis, IN Arnie Lewin Wine & Spirits Director Trig's Cellar 70 Minocqua, WI Dennis J. Kohl Beverage Consultant Vino 100 Michael A. Schaefer, CWE Dir., Business Development Vino Loco Wine & Tapas Englewood, FL Joyce Colmar Managing Partner Willowbrook Spirit Shoppe Cromwell, CT Christopher Cambareri Owner The Wine Seller Ridgewood, NJ Don Carter Owner/Sommelier Yankee Discount Liquor East Haven, CT Deepak Pattani, Owner Yankee Wine Newtown, CT Brian Hutcheson General Manager Made in the traditional method. One of the bet- ter Cremants. Impor ted by Masciarelli Wine Co. ($15.95) (90) Rivata Prosecco (Italy). The fruit-forward initial fl avor of this Venetian wine is followed by a fruit-centric fi nish, keeping strong notes of green apples, lemons and limes. Lively acidity and a juicy texture balance out the bright sweetness and keep the wine well composed. ($12) (90) St Reine Blanc de Blanc Brut NV (France). This French sparkler has a green-apple focus but is laced with nutty spices and a creamy texture that supports the fruit and complements it. The wine is light but rich, pleasant and easy drinking with homage to Champagne in structure and biscuit fi nish. ($13) (90) ReLusso Rosso Frizzante NV (Italy). A fruit-forward fi zzy Piedmont red that is packed with fresh raspberries, bright cherries, baked plums and juicy strawberry notes. Pleasant low alcohol and cool service temperature makes this light, fresh wine enjoyable and easy drink- ing. ($13) (90) Szigeti Sekt Neusiedlersee (Austria). Done in the classic method champenoise style, with select grapes sourced within the district. Blended from Chardonnay, pinot blanc, and blaufrankish. Very balanced acid- ity, with hints of cherry blossoms on the nose. Fine bubbles linger on the palate. Very well crafted. Burgenland wine impor ted by Wine- bow ($36.99)