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

 

White Wine 2006 Delea Marengo Bianco Ticino, Switzerland   This unusual white blend of Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay is from Ticino, an Italian-speaking region of Switzerland. Yellow to pale-yellow with greenish tints, the wine shows floral aromas that lead to a dry, fresh, savory, persistent and harmonic palate. This wine will complement cheeses or fish and is drinking beautifully right now or over the next 2-3 years. Ticino, the southern most canton of Switzerland, was formerly a part of northern Italy and has been producing wine since the Roman era. However, it was only after 1906, with the introduction of Merlot, that the area began to produce quality wine.

Red Wine 2006 Louis Bernard Côtes-du-Rhône Rhône Valley, France   Since 1976, Louis Bernard has united winemakers of the Rhône Valley in a common project: to devote the best of their wine and savoir-faire to producing great wines. With production throughout the Côtes-du-Rhône region, Louis Bernard remains dedicated to showcasing the unique characteristics of each terroir while producing exquisite, world-class wines. Produced from Grenache and Syrah, the wine is cherry red in appearance, with fruity aromas of raspberry and black currant. The ample palate is fruity with a hint of oak. Well-balanced and long lasting, enjoy with duck, roast pork, lamb stew, or hard cheeses. "Top Value: Forward and juicy, with lots of dark plum and blackberry notes, framed by toast and mineral hints. A solid introduction to the appellation." - Wine Spectator The Rhône Valley is probably the most diverse wine region in France, and production there dates to pre-Roman times. Côtes du Rhône wines are the basic AOC wines of the Southern Rhône region, with the reds generally dominated by the Grenache grape.

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.