To start, I want to apologize for not posting my January pick. I know, excuses are like a@^h0^*s, everyone has one, but I feel mine is legit. I took my I-Pad with me on vacation and it decided to lock-up on me…No computer to work with, no article. However, I would like to mention the said juice, because it is worthy of mentioning since it made my “Pick Of The Month.” The January pick was a Kermit Lynch selection… ’14 Zabalia Languedoc Red (Languedoc, France)… $14. It was well received at the store and we sold out before the end of the month. Our distributor even ran out. I think you might be able to get your hands on some if you ask at your local wine shop. The distributor is Click Distributing out of Seattle, WA. Try and find some, it is a super good wine for the money.
For February, I went to France once again. The cool thing about this wine is the deal I got and am able to pass on to my customers. If you are not in my area, see if you can find someone who is passing along the deal we are at Kings Market. If not, shoot me an email and I might be able to ship some to you. I say this because this is a hell of a price on a Bordeaux that delivers amazing quality.
2012 Chateau Galand Bordeaux (France)… $10 (Regular price… $17.)
Aromas of currants and violets with a splash of tobacco and fairly intense worn leather notes coming through. Currants, leather and violets in spades on the palate front to back with underlying licorice notes. A little hit of dried currants hits on the mid-palate into the finish where minerals and tobacco join the party and linger. Excellent structure and good acidity. Drink it now and over the next couple of years. 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec (B+)
Imported & Distributed By Grape Expectations… Seattle, WA
