Super Wines For Game Day!
This time of year the focus of a party is usually the Big Game. As a matter of fact, Super Bowl parties are one the top in-home party events of the year. When choosing a wine to serve at any informal party, the main goal is to keep it simple. Look for wines that have flavors that most people will enjoy with or without food. Because many times you can not predict whether your guests will choose red or white, it is important to have a selection of both. And most important is the budget... most great party wines can be had for under $15. Still not sure? The M&R managers have picked out their favorites. These are the wines they will be serving at their homes on Super Bowl Sunday.
Malbec is king in Argentina and you can crown this gem as your house wine. Super party friendly, you can make new friends and keep the old ones with this espresso flavored, mocha toned, dark cherry flavors with spice and leather in its supple finish. Rich, dark and juicy from the start to finish! Perfect for buffalo wings, chili and just plain sipping. |
When you want a Sauvignon Blanc that has complexity, depth, balance, and feels full and satisfying to the palate...then you want this one! Grapefruit and minerals lead the way to an herbal delight with lush green flavors of lime in the back end. Perfect for just sipping as you are watching the game. |
Inky blackish-ruby hue. Perfumed, minty brown spice aromas are oak driven and carry a high-toned black fruit undertone. A rich entry leads a weighty, full-bodied palate with chewy tannins. A flashy, California-leaning style. Big, but balanced. Try this with Buffalo wings.. |
This wine is meant for casual sipping. Very Merlot-like, mendium in body wiht soft sweet tannins and lots of red berry fruit on the palate. The smoothness lingers through the finish. |
Toasty oak and cassis on the nose. Juicy on the palate with the Merlot displaying ripe black currant flavors and the structure of the Cabernet on the finish with some lingering vanilla flavors from the oak. A great little California blend for the money that won't disappoint any of your guests. |
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Light in body and velvety smooth, this Pinot Noir has exceptional bang for the buck. Oak aging highlights the ripe berry flavors and provides a nice structural backbone. The tannins are soft and silky and the finish is lengthy with herbal hints. |
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M&R Sale: $9.99 Bottle price- Mix and Match Case: $8.99 |
This is a wine that will never disappoint. Well made, well balanced and downright good! Bright and zesty, with flavors of apples and pears and notes of vanilla, nutmeg and cloves. Solid, fruit forward and fruit friendly — a wine you can serve on game day with confidence! |
This Cotes du Rhone is a great value with a full and intense character The aromas of red fruits and provencal herbs have a hint of spicy black pepper and vanilla. The spicy red fruit character is also on the palate which has a complex and lively structure. Try this with cheddar cheese and crackers. |
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Elm Tree 2010 Mendoza Malbec
Mackenzie 2010 Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Korta Barrel Section Reserve Syrah 2007
William Cole Mirador Carmenere 2010
Sorrel Canyon Meritage 2008
Ocaso Mendoza Torrontes 2010
Muirwood 2009 Monteray Pinot Noir
Chateau Briot 2009 Red Bordeaux
Lazurro Moscato D' Asti
Rave 2009 Central Coast Chardonnay
Terres de Galets 2009 Cotes Du Rhone
Natale Verga Collection Gavi 2009