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In This Issue   SPAIN AND PORTUGAL ON SALE   WINES OF THE MONTH   THIS SATURDAY'S VIGNETTE TASTING - TOGA OPTIONAL!          JOHN'S WINE 101" Malolactic fermentation The malolactic fermentation, which is a bacterial process, results in conversion of the sharp tasting malic acid to the softer lactic acid. Whether a winemaker permits or blocks the malolactic (or 'malo') depends on the style of wine he/she aims to make. Most red wines, and some whites depending on the style, undergo malolactic fermentation. GEORGE'S SPECIAL BUY FOR MARCH!    Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2006  This is one of those deals we can hardly believe ourselves! It was recently rated 90 points by Mr. Parker and is one of our favorite Napa Cabs.SALE $18.99 SPECIAL CASE OF 12 FOR $203.88 ($16.99 PER BTL)  JOHN'S CLOSEOUT CORNER! Pojer e Sandri Chardonnay Dolomite 2006 Bing! This hit is one of my favorite whites, no oak, from Europe, where the wines is produced somewhere other than in Burgundy. Bang! It offers excellent balance and sublime minerality in a lighter more food friendly form, and now at a closeout price. Boom! Pull the trigger. Reg $18.99 SALE $10.99	This month at Wollaston Wines we've put Spain and Portugal on sale, so you can continue to stock your cellars, or just buy enough for near term gratification, at the usual great discounts afforded by our popular country sales (or in this case two countries).  Also this month we're returning to our always popular Wines Of The Month. Also check out the side panel for some amazing buys! Finally we continue with our now weekly Saturday Vignettes.                                                                               SPAIN AND PORTUGAL ON SALE We are frequently reminded of the value for money offered by Spanish and Portuguese wines. At just about every pricepoint there are superb wines, oftentimes meriting high points rating from Jay Miller of "The Wine Advovate", Wine Spectator, Stephen Tanzer (International wine Cellar) and even our friend Stephen Meuse of "The Boston Globe." Once again we've put the Iberian peninsula on sale. Come on in and see me. I will help you with your selections and even share an insight or two along the way. Purchase 6 bottles and save 15% or purchase 12 bottles more and save 20% (Spanish and Portuguese wine, 750ml size bottles) non sale items only. Sale runs through March 31st, 2010.  WINES OF THE MONTH                  Bortolomiol Prosecco Late last year I planned on introducing this lovely Prosecco to the store, but somehow overlooked it. Imagine my surprise when recently I attended a special tasting, only to find it at a much reduced price! Needless to say I enthusiastically grabbed every bottle I could buy! This is almost akin to a frothy apple in a bottle with enticing aromas and is fruity without being a bit sweet. Reg $19.99 SALE $14.99    Ramey Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2007 This is a medium bodied Chardonnay with inviting aromas of peach and melon. The wine has an exuberant style that is both balanced and generous with superb minerality. Not to be missed by any true Chardonnay lover. Reg $42.99 Special SALE 34.99 Faustino Crianza 2005 This Crianza typifies what one might call modern style Spanish winemaking. It is made entirely from the Tempranillo grape and is aged in both American and French wood. It is a more fruit forward wine than many of Faustino's other offerings. Notes of strawberry, cherry, vanilla and a well restrained hebaciousness are all beautifully intertwined. Sheer poetry in a bottle! Reg $15.99  SALE $12.79  Abbaye de Saint Ferme 2005 "Les Vignes du Soir" Bordeaux Superieur The wine is affectionately named ‘The Night Vines' as the blend comes from the vines planted farthest from the Abbey which receive the last light of day and are hence tended to later in the day and into the night! A blend of mostly Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, the wine is aged in oak for six months and exhibits delicious black cherry fruit and hints of chocolate.   Reg $9.99  Sale $7.99 Tres Picos Borsao Garnacha 2008 Year after year this superb Garnacha from Spain notches up the big scores in the wine press with Stephen Tanzer already weighing in with a 91 point rating. Dark purple in color the wine explodes with berries and black fruits. Reminds us al ittle of a top notch northern Rhone. Wow! Reg $15.99 SALE $12.79 Martin Codax ERGO Tempranillo 2007 While better known for his Albarino, Martin codax has nevertheless produced this intriguing value with lots of spice and fruit notes. The wine is dark, robust and chewy. Reg $9.99  Sale $7.99 J Vidal Fleury Cotes du Rhone 2007 Lovely ripe Rhone fruit highlight this great Cotes du Rhone from the seemingly flawless 2007 vintage. It's got good balance too and a nice spice and pepper finish. Nice new label too. Did someone say burgers? Reg $9.99 SALE $7.99 Groiss Gruner Veltliner 2007 This is textbook Gruner from Austria, offering lively and ffeah aciditywith notes of orchard fruits like pears and peaches. skin, followed by Gruner signature lively acidity and hints of white pepper.With the warmer weather just around the corner, you'll want to stock up on this little beauty before it's gone. Reg $15.99 SALE $12.79 Domaine Houchart Rose 2009 (Provence) - Made by the Quiot family in Provence, thisR oseis a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Cab. Sauv and Mourvedre.  Their facility has been completely renovated over the past three years to incorporate temperature control, and use of CO2 gas to preserve freshness of fruit during fermentation and bottling.  The result is this easy sipping, dry, delicate salmon colored rose, perfect on it's own, or with light fare such as sushi or cold salmon.  Reg $9.99 SALE $7.99 THIS SATURDAY'S VIGNETTE TASTING - TOGA OPTIONAL! Saturday March 13th 3PM to 6PM Greg Maserole from Arborway Imports will mobilize us in a "A" to " Z" Roman Redux Tasting from Alfred Bichot's delicate Bourgogne Blanc of Saint Veran 20'08 to sweet Sicilian Zibibo.  Boldly we will swoop like Roman Centurions from Saint Veran southwestward to the Roman outpost Baux-de-Provence to taste organic Mas de Gourgonnier Cotes de Provence A.O.C. 2006  in Provence.  Pushing eastward toward the Rhone river we encamp on the eastern slope outside of the village Cairanne and sample Domaine de Ameillaud Cairaine Cotes du Rhone Villages A.O.C 2006.  Next we will angle south to quell a Tuscan uprising just north of today's Florence (The Gaul of these plebs calling themselves SupERT(r)USCANS)  and quench Fattoria Bassiano Il Corte ‘ I.G.T. Finally we will retire to our villas in Sicily and dance to Nicosia's Nero D'Avola and sip the sunset of their sweet Zibibo. So Grab your gutturnium and will reflect on a centurions old saying: Veni, Vidi, Vino!.... I came, I saw, I tasted wine! Toga optional! Giovanni Spartacus Sano    To place an order  please send an email to info@wollastonwines.com Please include a phone number with all email correspondence.                            If you have any questions about the wines in this newsletter, or other wine related questions, please send an email to john@wollastonwines.com Prices are effective through March 31st, 2010, unless otherwise noted. We are not responsible for typographical errors. Quantities of the specials in this newsletter may be extremely limited.
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In This Issue

SPIRIT OF THE MONTH  HAMMER & SICKLE VODKA

SPECIAL BUYS

NEW ARRIVALS

CRAFT SELECTIONS

IMPORT OF THE MONTH

TASTINGS

What is an IPA?
India Pale Ale, abbreviated IPA, is an ale that is light amber to copper in color, medium to medium-high alcohol by volume, with hoppy, bitter and sometimes malty flavor. IPA is a style of beer that is usually included in the broader category of pale ale. It was first brewed in England in the 18th century.

Bob's New Look Newsletter

SPECIAL NOTE FROM BOB:  Congratulations to Sarah Gordon of Quincy, she was our most recent winner in our Budweiser Raffle.  Enjoy that Kegerator Sarah!!  
Make sure you visit Wollaston Wine & Spirits to sign up for our next raffle drawing.
 

 

SPIRIT OF THE MONTH                    Hammer & Sickle Vodka
Russian Vodka has been reknowned for centuries as the highest quality vodka in the world.  Hammer & Sickle is NO exception.  Born of cold Russian winters, the wheat of Hammer & Sickle in hand cleaned in the Black Earth region, then dry shipped to the distillery where Masters of the Craft distill and filter it six (6) times, transforming the harvest into a very smooth ultra luxurious vodka worthy of it's Russian heritage.  ABV 40%, available in 750 Ml Bottle, SPECIAL PRICE  $23.99
 

SPECIAL BUYS
 
Otter Creek Vermont Sampler
Available 12 pack bottle, contains four 12 ounce bottles each of Copper Ale, Pale Ale, and Otter's Choice.  SALE $11.99 plus deposit
 
Molson Canadian
Available 24 pack 12 ounce bottles and contains one bottle of Winter Ale by Molson.  SALE $19.99 plus deposit
 
Best of Belgium
Available 18 pack 12 ounce bottles contains one six pack each of Leffe, Stella Artois, and Hoegaarden.  SALE $19.99 plus deposit.
 
Sam Adams Winter Ale
Available 12 pack 12 ounce bottles.  SALE $11.99 plus deposit.
 
Beer Sampler
Available six 12 ounce bottles of assorted import brews.  SALE $9.99 plus deposit.
 
 
NEW ARRIVALS
Smuttynose Big A IPA - four pack 12 ounce bottles $10.29 plus deposit
Blue Point Toasted Lager - six pack 12 ounce bottles $9.69 plus deposit
Sierra Nevada Glissade Golden Boch - six pack 12 ounce bottles $8.99 plus deposit.
Boston Beer Works:  Boston Red Ale and Fenway American Pale Ale - six pack 12 ounce bottles, $7.99 plus deposit.
 

CRAFT SELECTIONS
 
Harpoon Oyster Stout  The thirtieth session in this 100 barrel series the idea for the Oyster Stout came after years of enjoying locally harvested Oysters over freshly brewed pints of beer with their friends from Island Creek.  Stouts have long been paired with Oysters, though seldom brewed with them. This is Harpoon's take on an age old tradition.  Brewed by Harpoon Brewer Kate Tome, using Island Creek Oyster farmer Skip Bennett's revered Duxbury Bay Oysters, this beer has a rich body and smooth mouth feel derived in part from a combination of roasted barley and chocolate rye malt.  The roasted malt notes blend beautifully with the briny, mineral flavors of the oysters.  An addition of hops adds some bitterness to balance the malt sweetness.  ABV 5.5%, Available 22 ounce bottles,  $6.95 plus deposit.
 
Smuttynose Farmhouse Ale  Broadly speaking, a Farmhouse Ale or Saison is an esoteric style native to the French/Belgium border region.  Characterized by golden to light amber color, light to medium body, and noticeable fruity/spicy esters, this beer, known as a "country ale" was traditionally brewed in primitive conditions in farmhouse breweries for consumption throught the warm weather by seasonal farm workers.  Their Farmhouse Ale is an hommage to traditional European beers which use a unique Belgian Saison yeast to impart a mixture of spicy, fruity, and earthy notes along with lip-smacking palatability.  ABV 8.8%, Available 22 ounce bottles, $6.45 plus deposit.
 
Smuttynose Imperial Stout  Originally brewed in the early 19th Century for export from Britian to the Imperial Court of Russia's Catherine the Great, Imperial Stouts are characterized by the dark color and full body.  This brew features a rich, malty sweetness coupled with aggressive hopping.  Notes of dry fruit as well as malt flavors are also present.  ABV 8.9% Available 22 ounce bottles, $6.45 plus deposit.
 
Stone Double Bastard Ale This beer pours a clear, dark ruby hue.  It smells of caramel, fig, raisin, toffee sweetness and some very mild citrus hops.  The taste of sweet caramel malt, stewed raisins, and toffee with some citrus and pine hops coming on later.  The carbonation is quite mild, the body thick, heavy and fairly smooth, and it finishes with a growing hoppiness to quell the consistent dense malt presence.  Beware, the high ABV is very well hidden!  ABV 10.5% Available 22 ounce bottles, $8.35 plus deposit.
 
Stone Thirteenth Anniversary Ale  Brewed by the Stone Brewing Company in Escondito, CA, this a 9.5 ABV American strong ale.  It pours brillant red with a light tan foam.  Upfront the aroma is all piney, resinous and citrus hops.  Upon tasting, the hops are still on the front and they are balanced with malty toffee flavors that are derived from crystal and amber malts used in the brewhouse.  The finish is deliciously bitter with a deep taste of warmth provided by the 9.5 ABV.  Available 22 ounce bottles, SPECIAL $4.99 plus deposit.
 
Goose Island  This new arrival opened as a brew pub in 1988 in Chicago, Illinois.  By 1995 the brew pub had become so popular that owner John Hall and his son Greg, who by then had become Goose Island's Brewmaster, decided to open a larger brewery and bottling plant to keep up with demand.  Finding still more room for growth, in 1999 the Father Son team opened a second Goose Island Brew Pub just a stone throw's away from Wrigley Field.  Today, Goose Island continues to brew an innovative selection of over 50 Craft Beers at their Brew Pubs, the best of which are then bottled at their Fulton Street Brewery.
 
  Bourbon County Stout  This stout was originally brewed in celebration of the 100th batch at Goose Islands historic Clybourne Street Brew Pub.  A liquid as dark and dense as a black hole with thick foam, the color of a bourbon barrel.  The nose is an intense mix of charred oak, chocolate, vanilla, caramel and smoke.  On sip has more flavor than your average case of beer.  A gigantic beer that's perfect when enjoyed on it's own or with a fine, robust cigar.  ABV 10.5, Available 22 ounce bottles, $12.95 plus deposit.
 
 Matilda Belgian Style Ale  Wild in character, with a slightly fruity aroma and a spicy yeast flavor that is as unique as it is satisfying - Matilda is an intriguing choice for beer and wine lovers alike.  Dry and quenching, it's the perfect accompaniment at the dining table or casual socializing at the bar.  ABV 7.0, Available in 22 ounce bottles, $7.95 plus deposit.
 
 Sofie Belgian Style Ale  Fermented with wild yeast and aged in wine barrels with orange peel, Sofie is a tart, dry, sparkling ale.  A sublte, spicy white pepper note, a hint of citrus from the orange peel and a creamy vanilla finish makes Sofie an intriguing choice for champagne drinkers and beer drinkers who are fond of Belgian Saisons.  ABV 6.5, Available 22 once bottles $7.95 plus deposit.
 
 Pere Jacques Belgian Style Ale  Brewed with loads of malt and Belgian yeast, Pere Jacques is a wonderfully fruity, malty ale.  It's complex flavors stand shoulder to shoulder with the Belgian Dubbels enjoyed in the World's finest beer bars.  At the dining table it's the perfect alternative to a glass of vintage port.  ABV 8.0, Available 22 ounce bottles, $7.95

IMPORT OF THE MONTH

Spaten Optimator
The combined experience of Spaten's Franziskaner-Brau brewers and the use of superior raw materials and ultra modern technologies ensures a top quality classic bottom fermented German dark beer.Dark ruby in color. The smell is a bit sweet with a slight hint of alcohol. The mouthfell is crisp,light and not overly carbonated for a Doppel Bock.When tasted the malt is complex but blends nicely with the hops. There is a distinct aftertaste of caramel ,finishing slightly roasty. Very drinkable!! ABV 7.0  $8.69 plus deposit

TASTINGS
 
Special Note:  Starting in March, we will be featuring a Beer Tasting every Friday night.  What better way to start your Friday night then to come on by and sample some of our Craft Selections.
 
Friday, March 5th:  Sam Adams Noble Pils and Coastal Wheat, 5 - 7 PM
 
Friday, March 12:  Sam Adams Barrel Room Collection, 6 - 8 PM
 
Friday, March 19:  Mayflower Brewery, 5 - 8 PM
 
Friday, March 26:  Goose Island Brewery, 6 - 8 PM
 

Prices are effective through March 15th, 2010, unless otherwise noted. We are not responsible for typographical errors. Quantities of the specials in this newsletter may be extremely limited.