Charles Smith Wines, French Gems, Boston Wine expo

Tastings at D&L

Friday and Saturday Jan 23rd & 24th from 4-8p.m

You choose! Will it be sampling the 2009 Food & Wine's Winemaker of the Year's line up, or Gems from the South of France?

This weekend we'll be pouring the wines of Charles K. Smith (Food & Wine Magazine's 2009 Winemaker of the Year recipient) at our River St store, and at our Lexington St store, Leah's picked the "joie de vivre" wines from Southern France's diverse wines for sampling.

Here's a little background on Charles Smith - he's not your "ordinary" winemaker....

"Owner-winemaker Charles Smith with his big hair, kick ass attitude and bold packaging arrived in the Walla Walla Valley following eleven years in Scandinavia managing rock bands. Originally hailing from northern California, he has been involved with wine personally and professionally his entire life.

The intent is to create wines to be enjoyed now, but with typicity with regards to variety-that is Merlot that tastes like Merlot-and to the vineyard-wine that tastes like where it was grown. The wines are full of flavor, balanced, and true to their place of origin."

The following wines are included as the Charles Smith lineup - all delicious and ready to drink now!

Boom Boom Syrah, Velvet Devil Merlot, Chateau Smith Cab, Eve Chardonnay, Charles & Charles Red, and the Charles & Charles Rose.

And at Lexington St enjoy these Southern France samples -

Ch. Coupe Roses Minervois

'08 Domain Massiac Viognier

'06 Domaine Houchard Cotes de Provence

'05 Domaine Du Grand Arc Corbieres Cuevee des Quarante

Cheers,

Barbara

Wine Spectator Top 100 wines available at D&L*

WS is the most highly regarded wine publication. You can't go wrong with these TOP 100 wines of 2009.....

Once these wines are gone, they are "gone baby gone...."
-Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Chateauf-Du-Pape '07 95pts

-Clos La Coutale '07 90pts
-Rodney Strong Chardonnay Russian River Valley Reserve '06 94pts
-Chalone Chardonnay' 07 92pts

-Bodega Colome Malbec Calchaqui Valley '07 92pts
-Peter Lehmann Shiraz Barossa '06 91pts
-Trimbach Riesling Alsace '07 91pts
-Monte Antico Toscana '06 90pts
-Dr.Loosen Bros. Riesling QbA '08 90pts
-Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec Mendoza '07 91pts
-St.-Michael-Eppan Pinot Grigio Alto Adige '08 90pts
-King Estate Pinot Gris Oregon Signature Collection '08 90pts
-Gloria Ferrer Brut Sonoma County Sonoma NV 90pts
-Livio Felluga Pinot Grigio Collio '08 91pts
-Argiano Toscana Non Confunditur '07 91pts
-D'Arenberg Shiraz Mclaren Vale The Stump Jump '08 90pts
-Four Vines Zinfandel Paso Robles Biker '07 91pts
-Tohu Pinot Noir Marlborough '07 92pts

-Two Hands Shiraz Bella's Garden '07 94pts

-Magnificant Wine Co Syrah Columbia Valley '06 91pts

-M.Chapoutier Cotes du Roussillion-Villages Les Vignes de Bila Haut '08 90pts

-Barbara

*Quantities maybe limited and vary by store. Not responsible for typographical errors

Boston Wine Expo

Jan 23rd & 24th

New this year- place orders on wines you taste and love at the Expo!

Like the wine you just tried? Really wish you you could purchase wine at the Expo before you forget what you liked?

Well new this year at the Boston Wine Expo is the Cyber Cafe. That's where you can find D&L and place orders for wines you would like to purchase!

Browse, taste, and then stop by to place your orders. Orders will be available for pickup at our stores or available for delivery (free delivery available in the 128 Belt area)

See you at the Wine Expo!

Drink Well for Less at D&L

Sometimes with so many wines to choose from, you can miss those crazy, crazy deals that we have....like.....