Spain has been the hippest country in the wine world for years now, and with young winemakers discovering old vineyards on a regular basis, the excitement is not about to stop.  Recently, the most exciting red grape to rise from the dust is Mencia, from the Bierzo region in the northwest part of the country.  On the lighter, more aromatic side, the grape was once thought to be an ancient clone to Cabernet Franc.  In a recent Food & Wine feature, the magazine suggests Mencia as a wonderful alternative to Pinot Noir, calling it “The grape for the person who loves Sonoma Coast Pinot's fresh berry notes.  Bierzo’s seriously old vines and slate and granite soils that give the wines balance and...   Read more

Every morning we post a new exciting, high quality wine at the best price possible.  Whether it is one of your old favorites, a new arrival or just a wine that happens to catch your eye, make sure to check back each morning for our Deal of the Day.  Each selection is available for 24 hours only. Today's Deal of the Day Hahn Estates 2010 Chardonnay Suggested Price - $14.00 Today's Price - $7.43    Read more

This week we're featuring two fantastic highly rated reds that we have recently heavily stocked up on.  Due to the excess of inventory we currently have, we will be offering free shipping on these two wines for a limited time only. Mike and Tom tasted these two wines and the attached video has the in-depth look at each of them.  Both are extremely food friendly, but are also balanced enough to be consumed on their own as well.  It is rare to find wines in this price point with these kinds of ratings, which are also as readily available.  Don't miss your chance to give these two a try! In our Weekly Spotlight Episode: 41 above, Mike and Tom also discuss their frustrations with certain wine descriptors...   Read more

Wine and cheese are seen as some of the most perfect pairings in the world of food and wine.  While there are some tried and true classics, Stilton and Port for example, you should pair the two as you would pair any wine and food, with personal preference considered first.  "Proper" pairings can be dictated, but if you're not a fan of the wine or the cheese, how can this be a good pairing for your particular palate?  Choose items that you enjoy the flavors and textures of, and then try to use a common sense approach towards pairing the two.  Does it logically make sense to pair a huge, oaky, tannic Cabernet Sauvignon with a delicate and floral cheese? Probably not.  A fruit forward, light-bodied...   Read more

  While we would never go as far as to follow the ABC (Anything But Chardonnay) movement, it appears that more white wines with higher acidity, more minerality, and little-to-no oak influence are steadily gaining in popularity.  We believe that wine drinkers will continue in this direction in 2012, and that we will see Spanish whites such as Albarino, Verdejo, and Godello continue to gain in recognition, and for the sales of remarkable German Riesling to finally catch up with their legendary reputation. Louro do Bolo 2010 Godello -91 Points Wine Advocate Prum Badstube 2008 Kabinett Riesling -91 Points Wine Advocate Last year we predicted that Portuguese wines would finally get the attention they deserve in 2011, and we...   Read more

Vinho Porto, Porto, or simply Port is a fortified wine produced solely in Portugal’s Douro Valley.  Five indigenous grapes are mainly used for Port production, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Cao, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Francesa, and Touriga Nacional – and the fermentation process is stopped when a neutral grape spirit (basically a brandy) is added to the wine.  The resulting product is slightly sweet from the unfermented sugars, with the high-alcohol richness from the addition of the brandy.  While the general production process is similar, variations within the process result in greatly varied styles of Port, from the violet-hued freshness of a Ruby Port, to the barrel-aged, slightly oxidized Tawny style, up to...   Read more

  Have you chosen the perfect bottle for your holiday toasting?  If not, take a look at the attached video to see what Wine Specialist Mike Martin and Tom VanGorder are recommending this New Years. We have hundreds of Champagne and sparkling wines in stock at every price point, these are just a couple of our favorites.  Browse our selection online and purchase for pickup or come see us and we'll help you choose the perfect bottle for your holiday gatherings.  Thanks very much for making us a part of your holiday celebrations!  Cheers from all of us at Marketview Liquor to a very safe and happy New Year! We are open on New Years Eve from 9-6pm and will be closed on New Years Day.    Read more

For the third year in a row, we have compiled our list of Marketview Liquor’s Top 100 Wines of the Year! With thousands of wines in the store, this is an extremely select group that has been judged based on rating, value, availability, and overall outstanding quality.  Over the next several weeks we will be releasing the list in a series, starting with #100 and counting down to our #1 WINE OF THE YEAR before the holidays arrive. All year long Marketview Liquor searches out the most exciting wines in the world to bring to our customers, and this list represents our finest discoveries of 2011! Get a look at two of our favorites from the first 25 released in our Top 100 Wines of the Year, #76 and #99, in the...   Read more

  The David Arthur story begins in the 1960s, when Donald Long realized the potential of Pritchard Hill in the east side of the Napa Valley.  Over time, Donald acquired over 1000 acres of land on Pritchard Hill, today considered one of the greatest grape-growing areas in the country.   In 1978 Donald founded David Arthur Vineyards with his son David, who now oversees the winery's operations.  Focusing on classic California varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc, the winery produces elegant, food friendly wines that are bold and full-bodied while managing to avoid the overblown, over extracted style that many Napa wineries favor. David Long is an effusive personality who...   Read more

Wondering what to serve this Thanksgiving?  Rest easy, wine specialist Mike Martin has hand picked 3 great ones sure to help compliment your festivities.  For an indepth look into his 3 choices check out the attached videos below.  Wishing you a very happy holidays!    Read more