Below are the January, 2009 Featured Wines for the Wines by Jennifer Wine Club.

 

White Wine Alta Vista Premium Extra Brut Sparkling Wine NV Mendoza, Argentina   Alta Vista is part of Edonia Group, a French family-owned company engaged in the production of high quality wines in France, Argentina and Hungary. This background has provided the member wineries with the know-how and passion of several generations in a harmonious French-Argentine fusion. The wine is 100% Chardonnay sourced from the exclusive Albaneve Vineyard, located in Mendoza's Valle de Uco. Bright golden in color with fine, elegant little bubbles, the aromas of white fruit such as peach and pineapple quickly stand out, exhibiting the freshness and vivacity of Chardonnay. It presents a pleasant balance and freshness on the full-bodied palate. Its effervescence and tiny, tickling bubbles create a delightful sensation in the mouth. Enjoy with light salads, or as an aperitif.

Red Wine 2005 Field Stone "Convivio" Alexander Valley Sonoma County, California   Field Stone Winery & Vineyards was founded in 1977, with its own celebrated estate vineyards dating back to 1894. The winery is a fascinating, small, underground facility carved into a picturesque hillside in Sonoma's Alexander Valley. Production on all of the Field Stone offerings is small. All are less than 3,000 cases per year, and most are less than 1,000. The Staten Family Reserves are generally about 100 cases per year. These production figures tell you the winery is more interested in quality rather than quantity, and it becomes more apparent when tasting the wines. Convivio means "with life." This Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blend exhibits ripe fruit traits and spice in a light, easy drinking style. Burgers and pizza will be quite happy in the company of this wine. Field Stone also donates a portion of the sales proceeds from Convivio to Clinica Alianza, a nonprofit medical center serving Sonoma County farmworkers and their families.

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.