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Marketview Liquor's Deal of the Day - Oro de Castilla 2009 Verdejo

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:40:16 -0400

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 - Oro de Castilla 2009 Verdejo

Suggested Price - $14.00

Today\'s Price - $7.99

Oro de Castilla Verdejo

Oro de Castilla 2009 Verdejo (Spain) Light, bright gold. High-pitched aromas of lime pith, grapefruit, ginger and fresh herbs. Lively and precise on the palate, offering tangy citrus flavors and a strong overlay of dusty minerals. Finishes with excellent c...

90 points
Spain • 2009 • 750 ml

Bottle price: $7.99 Add to cart

Case price: $95.88 Add to cart

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Spanish Wine Month

Thu, 03 May 2012 11:59:30 -0400

Over the past decade Spanish wine has exploded in popularity, and there is no end to the excitement in sight. Spain is a large country with a seemingly limitless potential when it comes to undiscovered wine regions and producers. There is a staggering variety of great wines coming out of Spain, from aromatic whites such as Albarino in the cool northwest region of Rias Biaxas, to the ripe and spicy Monastrell-based wines from the arid region of Jumilla, legendary Rioja wines made from the Tempranillo grape, to elegant Mencia based wines from the up and coming Bierzo region. The list of delicious wines coming out of Spain keeps growing, as does the overall quality.

Italian Wine Month

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:09:01 -0400

April marks the return of Italian Wine Month at Marketview Liquor which is a tradition that we’ve overlooked in recent years and are very excited to bring back!

Italy, one of the oldest wine producing countries in the world, is divided into roughly 20 wine regions. Piedmont, the country’s northwestern foggy region, is synonymous with Barolo and Barbaresco wines; Tuscany with Chianti; and Nero d’Avola with Sicily. For a relatively small country, Italy’s myriad of grape varieties and wine styles is as exhilarating as any in the world, and Marketview Liquor has one of the largest Italian wine selections in the country!

Celebrate with us! Come to Marketview Liquor during the month of April and explore some of the 600 Italian wines that we carry.

Paul Hobbs Imports Makes its Mark on Argentina

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 11:49:48 -0500

Originally from upstate New York, Paul Hobbs made his name working for some of California’s most esteemed producers before starting his own eponymous winery over twenty years ago.

While his California wines have gained an almost legendary status amongst wine drinkers, Hobbs has also set his sights on making world-class Argentinean wines. Over a decade ago Hobbs founded Vina Cobos, and has since developed an import company that includes several other Argentinean wineries for whom he works as consulting winemaker. Vina Cobos produces wines in three levels, the Cobos, the Bramare, and the Felino series – all the wines provide amazing value in their respective price-points, and show the classic Hobbs imprint of full-bodied, hedonistic wines that manage to retain structure and elegance at the same time.

While Hobbs is a relative newcomer to the country, the Pulenta family has been making wine in Argentina for three generations, and founded Pulenta Estate in 2002. The wines of Pulenta’s “La Flor” series are intentionally made to be drunk young; medium-bodied and fruit forward, they are classic examples at the ease in which Argentina can make deliciously accessible wines.

Having already established himself as one of the biggest names in California wine, Paul Hobbs is well on his way to doing the same in Argentina. Marketview Liquor will continue to add more of the Paul Hobbs imports to our selection, so keep an eye out for more of these exciting Argentinean wines!

Explore the Esteemed 2009 Vintage of Bordeaux

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 10:56:02 -0500

Revered wine critic Robert Parker basically made his name by getting behind the legendary 1982 Bordeaux vintage, when other critics were unsure at the time of its quality. Ever since, Parker has basically had the last word when it comes to Bordeaux, and he has got an awful lot to say when it comes to the 2009 vintage. Parker states that 2009 “may turn out to be the finest vintage I have tasted in 32 years of covering Bordeaux.”

Many winemakers agree that it may be the best harvest they have ever seen, a year when Mother Nature smiled upon most every region of France and gave vignerons a balanced, healthy, and beautiful crop to work with. With a warm summer and sunshine all through September, Bordeaux wines of every price point gained from the wonderful 2009 harvest season.

We currently have a nice range of 2009 Bordeaux in stock, with more on the way as springtime approaches. This week we\'ve featured two of our most recent additions to this amazing vintage in our Weekly Spotlight, featured above. Make sure to check out the video to find out what Mike and Tom thought about these two wines along with a little education on the region of Bordeaux and of course food pairing suggestions. Give some of these beautiful wines a try, and keep an eye out for new additions over the coming months!

Our Brand New Arrivals Ship Free - Valid Until February 27th at 11:59pm EST

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:14:06 -0500

Marketview Liquor makes it a point to provide our customers with the freshest and most diverse selection possible. Whether it is a brand new item or a just-released vintage, we are constantly searching for the most exciting new wines in every category and price range.

We consistently introduce new wines to the store, and invite you to come in and explore some of our most recent discoveries!

This week we featured two of the twelve wines below in our most recent Weekly Spotlight. To get a closer look at the two Mike Martin is calling our finest discoveries in quite some time check out the attached video. All of the wines below are eligible for free shipping from now until February 27th, 2012 at 11:59pm EST.

Many of our customers have been inquiring about when our next 50% off case shipping promotion will be. Those who are interested will need to watch the video above for the details on this month\'s promotion.

*No minimum order to qualify for free shipping on the twelve wines below, and all other discounts still apply

Spain's Mencia Grape - An Up & Coming Grape Varietal

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:21:17 -0500

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 minerality.”

One of the most exceptional Mencia’s we’ve tried is from Descendientes de José Palacios, the new Bierzo project from Alvaro Palacios, one of Spain’s greatest winemakers. With layers of fruit and spice and an elegant structure, you won’t find a more concentrated, unique expression of the Mencia grape. This wine was also #26 on Wine Spectator\'s Top 100 Wines of 2011 and is one of the few wines still available from that prestigious list. It was recently featured in our newest Weekly Spotlight, so check out the video above to get an in-depth look at what Mike and Tom thought about this fascinating wine.

Wine drinkers are only beginning to discover the allure of this grape, and there are still relatively few examples imported into the United States. As always, Marketview Liquor is on the cusp of upcoming wine trends, and this wine is an excellent example of an up and comer!

Download our Weekly Spotlights for free as a pod-cast on ITunes here.

*Free shipping is good thru February 7th at 11:59pm EST or until this item is sold out.

Two Highly Rated Wines & Our Gripe with some Wine Descriptors

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:14:34 -0500

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 used in many major National wine publications. So check it out and be sure to login and let us know some of yours as well.

Download our Weekly Spotlights for free as a pod-cast on ITunes here.

Our First Ever Wine & Cheese Pairing at Solera Wine Bar

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:53:56 -0500

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 red might make more sense, maybe even a rose’. Think about contrasts as well, a focused, high-acid, crisp white might help cut through the fattiness of a soft, creamy cheese. Always keep in mind that only you can choose what a perfect pairing is and experimenting might be the best part.

This week we visited our favorite local Wine Bar to do just that, pair some great wine with some delicious cheeses. This was our most enjoyable episode to date. Be sure to check it out and try the pairings on your own! The wines in this video are featured below.

Growing Wine Trends for 2012 & A Look Back at Some of Our Predictions for 2011

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:16:52 -0500

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 couldn’t have been more on the money. While wine drinkers finally caught on to these uniquely delicious and fruit forward wines, we predict that we’ve only scratched the surface. Relatively speaking, there are still not that many Portuguese wines on the market, and that while 2011 was the year that many curious wine drinkers were introduced, 2012 will be the year that many more Portuguese wines become available, and become a part of an everyday wine drinker’s regular rotation.

Quinta de la Rosa 2007 Douro Tinto -88 Points Wine Advocate

Quinta do Feitel "Auratus" 2010 Alvarinho-Trajadura

In 2011 we began to see several Finger Lakes wineries release single-vineyard Riesling bottlings. As a small percentage of the region’s grape growers start to focus on top-quality vineyard sites and production methods, we are going to see a step up in quality from a select group of forward-thinking wineries. In the end, we are going to begin to see a divide between what Finger Lakes Riesling has been, and what it can potentially be in the future. There is a long way to go, but 2012 is going to show a lot of progress quality-wise in the region, despite the difficult 2011 harvest.

Ravines Argetsinger Vineyard 2009 Dry Riesling

Australia is going to make gains in its slow climb back from the brink, with region-specific wines, such as Riesling from the Clare Valley, taking the lead. We are going to see more Shiraz made in a less high-alcohol, flashy style, and more refined winemaking across the board.

Diddley Bow 2009 Riesling -90 Points Wine Advocate

Chateau Chateau 2007 Grenache -92 Points Wine Advocate

Finally, we are going to see the recognition of quality wines form Greece. Not yet an explosion in sales and popularity, but wine drinkers are going to finally dip their toes into the hard-to-pronounce world of Greek assyrtiko, xinomavro, moschofilero, and mavrodaphne. A complicated to pronounce wine does not have to be complicated to drink, and wine drinkers are going to start appreciating the sheer drink-ability of Greece’s refreshingly crisp whites and elegant, bright, Mediterranean reds.

Argyros Atlantis 2008 Red

Sigalas Santorini Assyrtiko 2010 White -91 Points Wine Spectator

Below each of our predictions you will find a couple wines from that category that we think will be on the rise in 2012!