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Below are the August, 2008 Featured Wines for the Wines by Jennifer Wine Club.

White Wine

2006 "Le Grand Noir" Viognier

Minervois, Languedoc

This lovely white wine from the south of France offers floral aromas of peach and white pepper which lead into crisp flavors of citrus, lime, and ginger spice. Containing 5% Chardonnay, this is a wonderful wine to enjoy with hors d’oeuvre’s, shellfish, grilled salmon, or simply by itself on the back deck as you watch summer wind down.

Dating back to the medieval times, Minervois is one of the oldest wine producing regions in Europe and is characterized by rolling uplands and broad plateaus nestled between the “Black” Mountains and the Pyrenees Mountains. It features a diverse range of soils comprising of limestone, chalk, clay, granite and alluvial fan.

Minervois is considered the most notable, quality producing region in Languedoc and its mild Mediterranean climate is ideal for producing high quality fruit.

Red Wine

2004 Feudo di Santa Tresa

Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOC

Sicily, Italy

At Santa Tresa, Cerasuolo di Vittoria is produced in the traditional way using the very best Nero d'Avola (60%) and Frappato (40%) grapes, carefully harvested by hand.

Cerasuolo di Vittoria is Sicily's first DOC, but is actually not what many people would expect from a Sicilian red. This wine has a very intense ruby red color, with a lovely bouquet reminiscent of wild berries. On the palate, it is well-rounded and supple, full of elegance and finesse, with a persistent, well-balanced aftertaste.

Serve this medium-bodied red with roast meats and pasta dishes.

Wines by Jennifer is also proud to announce our new "Cellar Club", featuring a new wine each month suitable for long-term aging. Call the shop and ask for Jennifer for all the details on this exciting new Club, or visit our Featured Cellar Club Wine page for details on this month's selection.