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Welcome to our virtual vine for our new winemarket. We’re beyond excited about the store and about the chance to introduce an entire world of wine to our neighbors and friends. As the seasons pass and the flavors change, we will keep our site fresh with new offerings, new ideas, new flavors. Consider this site your menu to our world and your invitation to join us in person at the winemarket. Stay a while, chat, and take a little wine home!

Upcoming Events

July 1, 2008

Next on the agenda at Atlantica Grill next door to us will be a tasting of Champagne and sparkling wine from around the world. The weather is hot and a cold sparkler is a great way to to beat the heat. The date is Tuesday, July 8 at 6:30 and tickets are $30. They can be purchased by calling 601-607-4180 or 601-898-1075.

cwm top 10!

June 30, 2008

Here are our hot wines of the month:

Crios by Susana Balbo Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza

King Estate Pinot Gris, Oregon

Cartlidge & Browne Pinot Noir, California

Crios by Susana Balbo Malbec, Mendoza

Atteca Old Vines Grenache, Calatayud (Spain)

Venta Mazzaron Tempranillo (Pre-Phyloxera), Zamora (Spain)

A to Z Pinot Noir, Oregon

Red Tree Pinot Grigio, California

Castle Rock Pinot Noir, Sonoma

Los Cardos Malbec, Mendoza

Recent Wine Tastings

June 25, 2008

Thanks to all involved for having us in your home or business. Cheers!

Cypress Lake -Hors d’Oeuvres - Aresti Sauvignon Blanc ($8.79); Bodegas Borsao Grenache/Tempranillo($9.99); Dinner - Rudi Wiest Riesling, Mosel River ($10.99); Bishop’s Peak Pinot Noir, Central Coast ($18.79); Broadbent Port, Auction Reserve, Portugal ($10.99

Dinsmor-A private tasting of wines that can only be found in the back of the store near my office. (See me for details)

Reunion- Montsarra Cava, Brut, Penedes (16.79); Vega Sindoa Viura/Chardonnay, Navarra (10.79); Bodegas Borsao Grenache/Tempranillo, (9.99); Luzon “Verde” Monastrell, Jumilla (10.79); Marques de Caceres, Rioja (17.79); Vega Sindoa Cabernet/Tempranillo, Navarra (14.99)

Holiday Wrap-Up

January 2, 2008

Wow! What a great holiday season we had here. We hope everyone had a memorable season as well. Thanks to all our wonderful patrons who helped make our first Christmas and New Year special!

We really stocked up the cellar well for the holidays and we still have some rare jewels hanging around after the new year has begun. Listed below is just a sampling, but there are many more.

Plumpjack Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, 2004

Lewis Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2005

Numanthia Tinta de Toro, 2005

Giacomo Borgogno Riserva, Barolo, 1961, 1996 & 2000

Tobreck ”Run Rig”, Barossa, 2003, 2004

Nicolas Catena Zapata, Mendoza, 2003