Written by Doug Werner & Kenneth Go Produced by Green s Discount Beverages Spring 2017

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1 Written by Doug Werner & Kenneth Go Produced by Green s Discount Beverages Spring 2017 Greenville (864) Congaree Rd Greenville, SC Jessica Gulotta (Wine Consultant) Elaine Dillard (Sales Associate) Myrtle Beach (843) N. Kings Hwy. Myrtle Beach, SC Erin Hester (Sales Associate) Columbia (803) B Fernandina Rd. Columbia, SC Kurt Huffstetler (Wine Consultant) Jordan Jones (Sales Associate) Columbia (803) Assembly St. Columbia, SC Kat Kaster (Wine Consultant) SPRING WINES The Tasting Team Has Spent The Last Couple Of Months Searching For Special Wines For Your Spring Time Enjoyment. We Have Found Selections From All Over The World, In Red And White And Rose. Wines From Australia, France, Italy, New Zealand, Spain, And The Good Old Usa Are Listed Below. How About A Crisp Vouvray From Loire Valley Or Sauignon Blanc From New Zealand? Amaze Your Friends With A Dry Rose. There Are So Many Styles Of Wine Out There It Seems A Shame To Concentrate On One Or Two Types, No Matter How Delicious They Are. RED WINES Pepperjack Barossa Red Blend 2013 Green s Cash Sale Price: $14.99 *National Average Retail Price: $18.00 This wine has lots of upfront fruit while having a soft round structure and a slight hint of oak. The aromas and flavor show fresh berries, plums and vanilla. The palate is rich and plush with good structure. The soft velvety tannins provide balance and length. This wine can be enjoyed now, but will also improve with short-term cellaring. RATED 89 POINTS-WINE SPECTATOR Antinori Villa Toscana 2013 Green s Cash Price: $14.99 *National Average Retail Price: $18.00 A silky and delicious red with tile, berry and walnut aromas and flavors. Medium body, firm tannins and a fresh and clean finish. Linear and structured. Affordable quality Super Tuscan. RATED 91 POINTS-JAMES SUCKLING Peter Lehmann Clancy s Barossa Red Blend 2014 Green s Cash Sale Price: $10.99 *National Average Retail Price: $15.00 Supple and appealing, with juicy wild berry and cherry flavors at the core. Cedar, spice and white pepper notes linger in the background. All the details are balanced on the finish. RATED 89 POINTS-WINE SPECTATOR Angeline California Pinot Noir 2015 Green s Cash Sale Price: $9.99 This Pinot Noir is a wealth of aromas such as fresh cranberries, maraschino cherries, and orange zest. The palate is round and juicy with lively acidity, and a touch of sweet, toasty oak on the finish. greensbeverages.com

2 Lindeman s Cabernet Sauvignon Gentleman s Collection 2014 Green s Cash Sale Price: $9.99 *National Average Retail Price: $14.00 A solid, rich and chewy effort, well-centered on ripe dark berry, cedar, black licorice, dried herb and gravelly earth, this finishes with a long, persistent aftertaste. RATED 89 POINTS-WINE SPECTATOR Uppercut Zinfandel 2012 Green s Cash Sale Price: $5.99 *National Average Retail Price: $16.00 Zinfandel has a passionate following of wine lovers and you can discover why by tasting the 2012 Uppercut Zinfandel. The zesty flavors are packed full of mouth filling, ripe berry character - wild blackberry, cranberry and black raspberry - with an enticing hint of autumn spices and a dash of black pepper. A streak of acidity adds vibrancy to rich, fruit-forward flavors. ROSE WINES Angeline Rosé of Pinot Noir-2016 Green s Cash Sale Price: $10.99 This mouth-watering Rosé will be certain to exceed expectations. With delicious aromas of watermelon, nectarine, and ruby red grapefruit, complemented by floral notes of lilies and orange blossoms, we challenge you not to be delighted. A fruity, sweet front palate of candied strawberries, leads into a crisp, citrus mid, and closes beautifully with a clean, concise acidity on the end. This is destined to be a versatile crowd pleaser. Broadbent Rosé 2016-Portugal Green s Cash Sale Price: $7.99 Made from the typical grab bag of Portuguese varieties (Borraçal, Espadeiro, etc.). Slightly fizzy and with a touch of sweet fruit, as it should be, with watermelon, wild strawberry and oregano. Like a great dry soda - with a kick. Chateau Bonnet 2016 Rosé from Bordeaux-France Green s Cash Sale Price: $10.99 Vibrant pink/red in color with plenty of rose petal and crushed strawberries in the nose. The taste profile is dry cherries with red fruit and a little spice on the back end. WHITE WINES Eroica Riesling 2014 Green s Cash Price: $13.99 *National Average Retail Price: $20.00 The 2014 Eroica Riesling is a classic beauty that offers lots of citrus rind, lychee, sugared lime and even a tiny hint of petrol in its medium-bodied, juicy, vibrant and thirst-quenching style. Count me a fan and it too will be incredibly versatile on the dinner table and drink well for upwards of a decade. RATED 91 POINTS-ROBERT PARKER S WINE ADVOCATE La Chapelle Du Bastion Picpoul de Pinet 2015-France Green s Cash Price: $9.99 *National Average Retail Price: $12.00 This little white from the south of France is dry, clean and fresh with yellow peach and lemony citrus in the nose and mouth. The Picpoul grape variety is used to make light white wines and Armagnac. The grapes for this excellent Picpoul are harvested on the slopes of the Languedoc facing the Mediterranean, and the sunny climate of the region gives the grapes wonderful ripeness. Un-oaked to keep the wine fresh, this is a great white for serving with seafood, or as a crisp, refreshing aperitif. SPRING 2017 PAGE 2

3 Folie a Deux Russian River Chardonnay 2014 Green s Cash Price: $12.99 *National Average Retail Price: $16.00 Despite this wine s initial big-barrel influence, it becomes a complex, satisfying mix of salted caramel, melon and ginger that remains relatively light bodied and able to display minerality. At an attractive price, it s worth considering for midweek meals and larger gatherings. RATED 90 POINTS-WINE ENTHUSIAST Valle Coquette Vouvray 2014-France Green s Cash Sale Price: $ % Chenin Blanc, Vouvray is one of the best known wines of the Lorie. Golden yellow. Ripe fruity bouquet (quince, apricot) with overtones of nuts (almond) and acacia flower. Well balanced on the palate, soft with a slightly crisp finish. A WINE & SPIRIT GUILD SELECTION Hunky Dory Sauvignon Blanc 2016-New Zealand Green s Cash Sale Price: $13.99 Hunky Dory Sauvignon Blanc is succulent, offering tropical fruit notes packed with fresh gooseberry and lime flavors. This wine has a full flavored lingering finish and is designed to meet expectations of a true Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Laurent Miquel Pere et Fils Chardonnay 2015 Green s Cash Sale Price: $9.99 Pale straw color, melon, apple, citrus and spice aromas; dry, medium body, well balanced, with matching apple and lemon flavors on the lingering finish. *National average price computed from Wine-Searcher.com, the world s number one search engine of wine stores, winery and wine auctions from the price list of over 15,000 wine merchants. Crios de Susana Balbo Torrontes 2015 Green s Cash Sale Price: $9.99 *National Average Retail Price: $12.00 Beautiful pale green-yellow. Delicate, scented aromas and flavors of white peach, ripe grapefruit and white flowers. On the palate, it has a beautiful structure, acidity and minerality. Plenty of body for a wine that shows such delicate aromas and flavors. RATED 90 POINTS-JAMES SUCKLING Casa Ferreirinha Planalto White Reserva 2015-Portugal Green s Cash Sale Price: $10.99 has a bright hue with citrus nuances and aroma of good intensity and complexity. The floral aromas stand out, as well as citrus, tropical fruits, white pulp fruits and asparagus vegetable aromas. It has lively acidity and is well integrated on the palate, with good volume and again with aromas of tropical fruit and floral notes in evidence. Its finish is elegant and harmonious the ideal wine to accompany salads, light dishes, fish and seafood, or even to serve as an aperitif. RATED 88 POINTS-WINE SPECTATOR Barone Fini Pinot Grigio 2015 Green s Cash Sale Price: $8.99 *National Average Retail Price: $12.00 Long recognized for producing Pinot Grigio of the highest caliber, Barone Fini Pinot Grigio is crisp clean and focused on the palate, with subtle fruit flavors, balanced acidity, and a lingering finish. Broadbent Vinho Verde-Portugal Green s Cash Sale Price: $7.99 Vinho Verde, the most popular white wine from Portugal, is a deliciously refreshing, light wine. Verde, meaning Green refers to the hints of lime color. It is an ideal warm weather wine, excellent for lunch and picnics. It makes a brilliant pairing with any fish, shellfish and poultry. SPRING 2017 PAGE 3

4 Malbec from Argentina There is simply no other place on the planet where Malbec does so well. The Wine Advocate With its juicy, vivid fruit flavors, Malbec has become the signature grape for Argentina. Value abounds as well, making it an ideal buy-by-the-case wine. The Wine Spectator Zuccardi Q Malbec 2014 Green s Cash Price: $17.99 Dark violet, with shades of black. Great floral aromas with rich, ripe blackberry, plum and chocolate notes melted with black currant and cassis display an excellent balance and freshness. A persistent and velvety finish. RATED 92 POINTS-JAMES SUCKLING Ben Marco Malbec 2013 Green s Cash Price: $14.99 A balanced and refined red with blueberry, blackberry and hints of cloves. Medium to full body, fine tannins and a fresh finish. RATED 92 POINTS-JAMES SUCKLING La Posta Pizzella Family Vineyard Malbec 2014 Green s Cash Price: $14.99 A beautiful red and purple color with aromas of black cherries, dark fruits, dark chocolate and baker s spice. On the palate, the wine shows dense, dark berry and plum flavors along with hints of sandalwood and spice, and even a hint of violets in the finish. Don t be concerned if you find yourself inhaling deeply from your glass, over and over it is just your nose s way of telling you that it wants its fair share! This is a full-bodied and well-structured wine that is incredibly full of life and born to be enjoyed with food and friends. It goes great with everything from hamburgers and chicken to pizza and mild cheeses. An awesome value to boot. - RATED 90 POINTS-ROBERT PARKER S- THE WINE ADVOCATE Amalaya Malbec 2015 Green s Cash Price: $12.99 A fleshy red, with concentrated blackberry and dried blueberry flavors supported by fresh acidity. Mineral and dark chocolate notes linger with hints of white pepper on the finish. RATED 90 POINTS-THE WINE SPECTATOR Bodega Norton Malbec Reserva 2014 Green s Cash Price: $14.99 This has a silky mouth-feel, with rich, plush flavors of boysenberry, dark currant and black olive that carry plenty of creamy accents. Features dark chocolate and Asian spice details on the finely textured finish. RATED 90 POINTS-THE WINE SPECTATOR #74 WINE SPECTATOR TOP 100 OF 2016 Trapiche Broquel Malbec 2014 Green s Cash Price: $10.99 The 2014 Broquel Malbec is rich and full bodied and bursting with sweet, jammy ripe berry fruit. Long on the palate with well integrated layers of macerated berry, spice, SPRING 2017 PAGE 4

5 and vanilla-oak. The tannins are firm yet soft on the finish. RATED 92 POINT-THE TASTING PANEL Crios Malbec 2015 Green s Cash Price: $10.99 Bright, dark red. Redcurrant, black cherry, ripe strawberry and spices on the nose. Inviting sweet red fruit flavors are complicated by earth, licorice and menthol and a subtle oakiness. Delivers a very attractive combination of sweet and savory for a wine in its price range. Creamy fruit is firmed by smooth tannins... a terrific value. RATED 90 POINTS-ROBERT PARKER S- THE WINE ADVOCATE TintoNegro Mendoza Malbec 2016 Green s Cash Price: $9.99 Sourced from Mendoza s Primera Zona of Maipu and Lujan de Cuyo the Mendoza blend is meant to showcase the exceptional value and approachable profile of Malbec. The wine s soft, drinkable style is accompanied by light oak aging for additional complexity. RATED 91 POINTS-JAMES SUCKLING Trivento Malbec Reserve 2015 Green s Cash Price: $8.99 Gorgeous nose exhibiting an array of aromas such as peppery mulberry, sour and black cherry, violet and a subtle touch of wild strawberry jam. The palate is full, complex, with a fantastic energy and bursting with ripe dark plums; tannins are impressively silky and freshness is amazing... RATED 95 POINTS-DECANTER MAGAZINE Tilia Malbec 2016 Green s Cash Price: $7.99 Aromas of black cherries and plums are accompanied by notes of violets and vanilla. On the palate the wine is rich and full-bodied with flavors of juicy blackberries, cranberries, and black currants abound, followed by notes of vanilla and sweet spice. RATED 90 POINTS-ROBERT PARKER S- THE WINE ADVOCATE VISIT OUR WEBSITE greensbeverages.com Not responsible for typographical errors SPRING 2017 PAGE 5

6 PROUDLY FEATURES THE WINES FROM Since its inception, J has developed a reputation as a rare American winery with superlative sparkling and varietal wines. The dual focus on sparkling and varietal Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris allows for a portfolio that offers sophistication and food-friendliness in a variety of styles for all occasions. It is an icon in California wine, hospitality and lifestyle: the graceful, sweeping J on every bottle of J Vineyards wine stands for the finer things in life. J Vineyards California Pinot Gris 2015 Green s Cash Price: $13.99 *National Average Retail Price: $16.00 The J California Pinot Gris begins with delightful aromas of roasted pineapple, candied lemon rind and honeysuckle. A warm year, 2015 created a rich, fruit forward wine with ripe flavors of zesty orange, tangerine and Asian pear. The palate is complex with notes of honeydew, jasmine and a sliver of minerality. Winemaker s Notes J Vineyards Black Pinot Noir 2014 Green s Cash Price: $19.99 This texturally impressive (luscious, graceful and generous) new release from J is their first multi-appellation wine. It may be the juiciest Pinot we ve tasted (all our editors agreed). From its raspberry-earth nose to its cherry-lavender middle, the J Black label could just be the little black dress of wines. Rated 93 Points-The Tasting Panel SPRING 2017 PAGE 6

7 J Vineyards Russian River Chardonnay 2013 Green s Cash Price: $22.99 *National Average Retail Price: $26.00 The 2013 J Russian River Valley Chardonnay is a fresh, stunningly elegant wine. Citrus aromas of pineapple and lemon are punctuated by a zesty spice reminiscent of a tropical island breeze. Vibrant flavors of ripe pear, kiwi and peaches with a creamy yet tart finish and bright acidity make this wine a vintage standout. Rated 91 Points-California Grapevine J Vineyards Russian River Pinot Noir 2014 Green s Cash Price: $32.99 *National Average Retail Price: $36.00 The 2014 Pinot Noir was aged nine months in 100% French oak, of which 30% was new. This is a Premier Cru, Côte de Beaune-like style with notes of fruitcake, sweet cherries and strawberries, earthy spiciness, lush ripeness, ripe, round tannins and a medium-bodied, long finish. This is a sexy, Côte de Beaune lookalike... Rated 90 Points-Robert Parker s Wine Advocate J Vineyards Cuvee 20 Brut Green s Cash Price: $27.99 *National Average Retail Price: $31.00 Elegantly opens with fresh lemon peel, honeysuckle and autolysis aromas. Followed by a mix of apple and citrus notes with toast, caramel and almond flavors on the mid-palate. Lively acidity of citrus zest leads to a long, warm pear and lush aftertaste. Layers of depth and complexity. Rated 91 Points-Decanter Magazine J Vineyards Brut Rosé Green s Cash Price: $32.99 *National Average Retail Price: $36.00 The N.V. Brut Rosé is 66% Pinot Noir, 33% Chardonnay and 1% Pinot Meunier. The wine shows a light/pale pinkish color, crisp acids and dry medium-bodied cranberry and strawberry notes with a hint of wild cherry. It is fresh, lively and pure. Rated 90 Points-Robert Parker s Wine Advocate *National average price computed from Wine-Searcher. com, the world s number one search engine of wine stores, winery and wine auctions from the price list of over 15,000 wine merchants. SPRING 2017 PAGE 7

8 GREEN S DISCOUNT BEVERAGES 445 CONGAREE ROAD GREENVILLE, SC Green s Presents Greens Spring Wines Malbec from Argentina J Vineyards PRESORTED STANDARD MAIL U.S. POSTAGE PAID GREENVILLE, SC PERMIT NO. #184 VISIT OUR WEBSITE greensbeverages.com Not responsible for typographical errors Let Green s Be Your Party Planner! Our Green s Wine Consultants have years of experience in helping customers with wine and food combinations and figuring out the quantity of wine and other beverages needed to supply a party. Please don t hesitate to use our expertise. Greenville Store: 445 Congaree Rd Greenville, SC Jessica Gulotta (Wine Consultant) Elaine Dillard (Sales Associate) Myrtle Beach Store: 2850 N. Kings Hwy. Myrtle Beach, SC Erin Hester (Sales Associate) Columbia Stores: 4012B Fernandina Rd. Columbia, SC Kurt Huffstetler (Wine Consultant) Jordan Jones (Sales Associate) 400 Assembly St. Columbia, SC Kat Kaster (Wine Consultant)