Federal Wine & Spirits

29 State Street, Boston, MA 02109

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The Wines:

New American Wines at Good Prices
February 1, 2012

 

White

2008 Lamoreaux Landing Chardonnay (Finger Lakes); Color: pale gold green; Aroma: rather sweet a touch luscious, lightly oaked, creamy, touch of apple & papaya; Mouth: crisp mineral fleshy new world, good acidity & balance, lots of citrus, very clean; Very Good ; 15.99; Mixed Case, 14.39; Case, 13.59

2009 Alexander Valley Vineyards Chardonnay; Color: pale gold green; Aroma: light fresh clean, leanish rather firm. pretty; Mouth: clean light firm, fine acid ripe & sweet, good acidity; Very Good Plus 19.99; Mixed Case, 17.99; Case, 16.99

Red

2008 14 Hands Merlot; Color: light medium concentration dark hue; Aroma: some rich oak fine acid, lightly smoky; Mouth: clean lightish in body, firm, light bright acid, clean & racy; Very Good 13.99; Mixed Case, 12.59; Case, 11.89

2008 Villa San Maurice Cabernet Sauvignon Central Coast: Dark purple. Smokey cassis and spice. Medium to full bodied with lively acidity and mild tannin. Fresh cherry fruit with a hint of mint. Long balanced fresh finish Very Good Plus 11.99/bottle 10.79/mixed case 10.19/case

2007 Ramsay North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon: Dark Purple. Aromas of dark berry fruit, vanilla and mild oak. Medium to full bodied with raspberry and thyme flavors. Finishes long and balanced with dark chocolate and raspberry. Very Good Plus 15.99/bottle 14.39/mixed case 13.59/case

2009 Carlton Brooke Annadel Estate Merlot Sonoma: Purple. Plum, cedar with bit of forest floor. Full bodied and savory with notes with plum and herb. Balanced acidity and tannins with a long finish. Very Good Plus 21.99/bottle 19.79/mixed case 18.69/case

 

2/1/12 New American Case: Special, two each of the above wines - $171

Instore only 2/1/12 New American Pack: Special, one each of the above wines - $90

 

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