NEW WINES!

Ste. Chapelle 2007 Chateau Series Soft Red Alcohol: 10.5% by volume
In recent years, Soft Red has become one of our most popular wines. Lusciously fruity, it is balanced with crisp acidity to please both novice and seasoned wine drinkers. 2006 was an outstanding vintage in which all our fruit ripened before winter weather arrived. The premium red grapes we use for Soft Red were fermented on their skins to extract color and flavor before the fermentation was arrested to achieve a lower alcohol level with balanced residual sweetness.
Delicate strawberry and cherry aromas with a hint of chocolate introduce a richly textured wine with abundant fruit flavors balanced by a clean, crisp finish. A perfect red for white and red wine lovers alike. Delightful served well-chilled on its own or with fruit, cheese and light desserts. It’s also an outstanding barbecue and picnic wine.

Vertikal 2007 Riesling Mosel Vintage Notes: Due to the earliest blooming in history and a perfect summer, grapes were harvested at ideal ripeness level. The quality of the 2007 vintage is considered to be outstanding. Tasting Notes: Aromas and flavors of peaches, melon, and honeysuckle delight the palate with pleasing sweetness and acidity.

Ciroc Vodka at Jensen Liquor!!!

Unlike most vodka that is traditionally derived from corn, sorghum, rye, wheat, or potatoes, Cîroc Vodka is made in France from “snap frost” grapes. The juice of Mauzac Blanc grapes from the Gaillac region and Ugni Blanc grapes from the Cognac region is extracted and cold fermented. While the Mauzac Blanc grapes are distilled four times in copper continuous stills, the Ugni Blanc grapes are also distilled four times but in steel column stills. They are combined together, 95% being Mauzac Blanc and the other 5% being the Ugni Blanc. The final concoction is then distilled one last time in a traditional copper pot still. It sounds like a tedious and drawn-out process, but the remarkable results are enough to bring a tear to one's eye.
Over ice, Cîroc vodka is truly a delight. The five distillations allow for the vodka to go down extremely smooth, and the taste is a light and fresh one. The finish is a sweet one with a very noticeable grape taste. It’s not like drinking wine or anything, but this unique grape finish does an exceptional job covering the traditional vodka burn or rubbing alcohol-like aftertaste most of us expect when drinking vodka on the rocks. This vodka stands as one of a mere handful I prefer to drink without even a splash of tonic water.
As delicious as Cîroc is to sip on the rocks, it is even more wonderful with a little Sprite©. It was really hard for me to muster the courage to actually mix this delicious vodka; I was terrified that it would water it down too much. I have no problem admitting I was wrong. I would recommend using a little more vodka than Sprite© in the mixture because the two compliment each other incredibly well. The mixed drink tastes like a slightly sweeter variation of the soda with an extremely pleasant and light grape aftertaste. The Coca-Cola Company should partner with the people at Cîroc to produce pre-mixed versions of this concoction. It is truly that good. Just try to remember that there is vodka in the drink because you will think you are sipping on a light and icy dessert. I don’t want to be responsible for you doing something stupid like spilling your liquor.
80-proof Cîroc gave me a nice buzz rather quickly, and after four drinks, I was floating in drunken bliss. I was definitely intoxicated, but the alcohol sat lightly on my stomach, and I still felt as though I was in control of myself. I was just very calm and felt warm and fuzzy inside. Naturally, I couldn’t stop this delight at merely four drinks. I ended up consuming about seven or eight of these delicious beverages over the course of the next couple hours. Surprisingly, I awoke the next morning with absolutely no trace of a hangover! My eyes were a little dry, but that is normal for me on any given morning. There was no headache, and I didn’t even have the slightest bit of dry mouth. I found myself completely naked and on top of my sheets with my clothes randomly strewn about the room. I found that a little odd, but the complete lack of a hangover totally put my mind at ease about the whole situation. I’m glad I got that off my chest. Doesn’t that sound sexy, ladies?
I read that Cîroc inked P-Diddy or the artist fromerly known as Puff Daddy, or whatever the hell he wants to be called, to do advertisments in 2008. I cringe at the thought of him talking about this stuff, but I guess they want to try to reach a younger audience or something. I personally don’t know anyone who would listen to what he has to say about anything, but they are paying him millions. Perhaps that’s why this vodka is steep in price. Plunking out 30-something dollars for a bottle may seem a little ridiculous for a fifth of vodka, but if you are looking for a new vodka experience, it’s a small price to pay for Cîroc. I’ve tasted a handful of “ultra-premium” vodkas that cost more than twice that of Cîroc that really don’t hold a candle to it. If you’ve ever even remotely enjoyed vodka, borrow, steal, or finagle some cash for Cîroc. You will be impressed.
Published on December 31st, 2007 in Liquors of the Month, Vodka by Hunter

NEW ITEMS!!!!

Here are the new items we have recently listed in stock. We hope you enjoy them.

2008 Georges Deuboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau - The first release of the season from France, this wine is tender, fruity, harmonious, elegant, fresh, and delicious. Serve slightly chilled. Goes great with turkey!

2005 Chateau Olce Bordeaux -Certainly a wine for Bordeaux drinkers rather than Cali wine regulars, this medium bodied effort is understated and elegant. Nice Merlot-oriented notes of plum throughout, with hints of iron and graphite on the nose. You can probably drink this one over the next 5 years.

2007 Tait Barossa Valley - (Shiraz 71%, Cabernet Sauvignon 19%,Merlot 10%). "I don't know what aromas and flavors you'll find when you try this wine - wine appreciation is so subjective and often too pretentious for my liking. I make my wines the way I like them - big, thick, juicy and deep in color. I wanted to name this wine "Michelle's Block" - after my wife. But that conjures up visions of a soft and elegant sort of wine - and trust me, this little beauty is nothing like that. She's broad shouldered, built like a stallion and packs an intensity of flavor - like only the Barossa can deliver. She's what I call "The Ball Buster"....and so is this wine! Enjoy it - Cheers! signed Bruno Tait - winemaker

2007 Bitch South Australia Grenache - Bitch, a provocatively named 100% Grenache from R Wines, achieves the potential of this difficult-to-grow grape. Winemakers Chris Ringland and Lisa Wetherell use fruit from the Barossa Valley in South Australia. Yields from the 25-year-old vines grown in sand over clay are modest, 3 to 5 tons an acre. Ripe quince and lifted spice with a rich juicy concentration, along with intensely perfumed characters come from the sandy loam soil, and dark berry characters from the heavier red-brown soils. Life may be a bitch, but this wine will keep the complaints away, at least while you're drinking it!

Kahlua French Vanilla - Enjoy the unique taste of Kahlua enhanced with the distinctive character of French Vanilla. Try a Kahlua French Vanilla White Russian or for an exotic twist try: 3 parts Kahlua French Vanilla, 1 part Vodka, 1 part milk or cream, 2 parts chilled coffee. Pour over ice, garnish with a mint leaf.

Kahlua Hazelnut - Enjoy the unique experience of Kahlua enhanced with the bold and smooth taste of roasted hazelnut. Try a Kahlua Hazelnut White Russian or for a twist try: 1 part Kahlua hazelnut, 2 parts coffee, garnish with a cinnamon stick.

Lunazul Reposado Tequila - 100% Agave. At only $23.99 for a 750ml size bottle this is an exceptional buy for a 100% agave tequila! Plus right now through January 6,2009, there is also a $10 mail in rebate! A great tequila at an even greater price!

Dekuyper Kamikaze Burst and Washington Apple Burst- Delivers that flavorful taste explosion you crave. Experience the DeKuyper Burst line of products, enjoyed staight-up or in an exciting new mixed shot.