January Scotch Tasting
Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits and Ben’s Brewing Company are teaming up for our very first Scotch Tasting. It appears we will taste approximately 5 different Scotches, blended and single malt.
We are planning on Saturday, January 23, 2010
3:30 pm at Ben’s Brewing Company
More details later.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Best Budget Wines for the Holidays
1. Robert Mondavi Woodbridge Cabernet (California) 2008
2. Red Diamond Merlot (Washington) 2007
3. Mark West Pinot Noir (California) 2008
4. Columbia Crest Grand Estates Chardonnay (Washington) 2007
5. Smoking Loon Syrah (California) 2007
6. Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio (Italy)2008
7. Cupcake Malbec (Argentina) 2008
8. Freixenet Sparkling Cordon Negro Brut (Spain)
9. St. Michelle Columbia Valley Gewurztraminer (Washington)2008
10. Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling (Washington) 2008
2. Red Diamond Merlot (Washington) 2007
3. Mark West Pinot Noir (California) 2008
4. Columbia Crest Grand Estates Chardonnay (Washington) 2007
5. Smoking Loon Syrah (California) 2007
6. Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio (Italy)2008
7. Cupcake Malbec (Argentina) 2008
8. Freixenet Sparkling Cordon Negro Brut (Spain)
9. St. Michelle Columbia Valley Gewurztraminer (Washington)2008
10. Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling (Washington) 2008
December Wine of the Month
Dessert Wines
Years ago people talked about dessert wines and automatically thought of sherry and port. Now we are more aware of the variety of wines that match well with the sweet stuff.
One of several wines I hope you try is Rosenblum Desiree Chocolate Dessert wine. It is a blend of a Zinfandel and two Portuguese varietals infused with chocolate. This wine is a great match with your favorite chocolate dessert.
Nachtgold Eisewien, an ice wine, in which the grape is left on the grape vine until it freezes the water out leaving the wine sweet but with a balance of acidity. The aromas of this wine resemble that of peaches and apples.
Hogue Late Harvest Riesling has great flavors of tangerine and apricot. The grapes remain on the vine until the last possible day before they rot leaving us with a balance of sugar and acidity. This wine is a great match with pears and apple crisp.
Ports and Sherry’s are wonderful this time of year because of the added brandy, warming us up body and soul. They are a match for most desserts also, particularly anything with nuts.
Present Your Regal Wine Club Card and Receive a 10% Discount on all Dessert wines. Only available on non advertised wines. For More information about the Wine Club or how to join send an E-mail to hyveewineclub@gmail.com
Years ago people talked about dessert wines and automatically thought of sherry and port. Now we are more aware of the variety of wines that match well with the sweet stuff.
One of several wines I hope you try is Rosenblum Desiree Chocolate Dessert wine. It is a blend of a Zinfandel and two Portuguese varietals infused with chocolate. This wine is a great match with your favorite chocolate dessert.
Nachtgold Eisewien, an ice wine, in which the grape is left on the grape vine until it freezes the water out leaving the wine sweet but with a balance of acidity. The aromas of this wine resemble that of peaches and apples.
Hogue Late Harvest Riesling has great flavors of tangerine and apricot. The grapes remain on the vine until the last possible day before they rot leaving us with a balance of sugar and acidity. This wine is a great match with pears and apple crisp.
Ports and Sherry’s are wonderful this time of year because of the added brandy, warming us up body and soul. They are a match for most desserts also, particularly anything with nuts.
Present Your Regal Wine Club Card and Receive a 10% Discount on all Dessert wines. Only available on non advertised wines. For More information about the Wine Club or how to join send an E-mail to hyveewineclub@gmail.com
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Having a party check out this great tip!
How much is enough?
When serving wine, plan on ½ of a bottle per person per two-hour period. Keep in mind that each 750 milliliter bottle of wine provides 5 servings of 5 ounces each. However, if your event begins before 5 pm, or if you also plan on serving liquor or beer, plan ½ of a bottle per person for a three-hour period. If you are serving bar drinks, you should allow 1 ½ ounces per drink per hour per guest, about 16 drinks from a 750 milliliter bottle (fifth). For mixers like tonic and ginger ale, one quart per three people is a good idea. As for serving beer, allow 12 ounces per guest for every half an hour. If your guests will be serving themselves, plan for 10% more.
Please be a responsible host and keep your beverages in moderation, planning for designated drivers whenever necessary.
When serving wine, plan on ½ of a bottle per person per two-hour period. Keep in mind that each 750 milliliter bottle of wine provides 5 servings of 5 ounces each. However, if your event begins before 5 pm, or if you also plan on serving liquor or beer, plan ½ of a bottle per person for a three-hour period. If you are serving bar drinks, you should allow 1 ½ ounces per drink per hour per guest, about 16 drinks from a 750 milliliter bottle (fifth). For mixers like tonic and ginger ale, one quart per three people is a good idea. As for serving beer, allow 12 ounces per guest for every half an hour. If your guests will be serving themselves, plan for 10% more.
Please be a responsible host and keep your beverages in moderation, planning for designated drivers whenever necessary.
December 7th Weekly Selections
Wine of the Week
Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2009
A red wine made from Gamay grapes produced in the Beaujolais region of France. It is the most popular vin de primeur, fermented for just a few weeks then officially released for sale on the third Thursday of November. Beaujolais Nouveau is a purple-pink wine that is particularly lightweight, even by the standards of Beaujolais. The method of production means that there is very little tannin, and the wine can be dominated by fruity, ester flavours of bananas and pear drops. These are enhanced by the frequent recommendation to serve the wine lightly chilled, at approximately 13°C (55°F). Limited time only while selection last.
Beer of the Week
Full Moon Winter Ale
Winter Ale pours a nice rich amber with a thick orange head and the aroma is warm and nutty. The flavors reflect the aroma very well as this is a mellow, relaxed beer with deep nutty malts and a velvety texture and just a bit of bitterness from the hops at the finish. The body is a light medium with a good amount of carbonation. This is a higher alcohol beer with an ABV of 5.6% - intended to warm you up on a cold, winter day.
Spirit of the Week
Glenlivet 12yr Single Malt Scotch
Two centuries ago, the illicit whisky from the remote and wild region of Glenlivet was sought after for its smooth and characterful qualities. The defining fruity ‘pineapple’ note from the sma’ stills lives on to this day in George Smith’s definitive legacy of The Glenlivet. The Single Malt That Started It All. Selective maturation in new French Oak casks made from Limousin Oak creates a characterful and unique expression of The Glenlivet. The rich, spicy notes from French Oak interplay with the fruit and floral notes of The Glenlivet. A delicious whisky to savour.
Cocktail of the Week
Hot Buttered Rum (Large Batch)
Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2009
A red wine made from Gamay grapes produced in the Beaujolais region of France. It is the most popular vin de primeur, fermented for just a few weeks then officially released for sale on the third Thursday of November. Beaujolais Nouveau is a purple-pink wine that is particularly lightweight, even by the standards of Beaujolais. The method of production means that there is very little tannin, and the wine can be dominated by fruity, ester flavours of bananas and pear drops. These are enhanced by the frequent recommendation to serve the wine lightly chilled, at approximately 13°C (55°F). Limited time only while selection last.
Beer of the Week
Full Moon Winter Ale
Winter Ale pours a nice rich amber with a thick orange head and the aroma is warm and nutty. The flavors reflect the aroma very well as this is a mellow, relaxed beer with deep nutty malts and a velvety texture and just a bit of bitterness from the hops at the finish. The body is a light medium with a good amount of carbonation. This is a higher alcohol beer with an ABV of 5.6% - intended to warm you up on a cold, winter day.
Spirit of the Week
Glenlivet 12yr Single Malt Scotch
Two centuries ago, the illicit whisky from the remote and wild region of Glenlivet was sought after for its smooth and characterful qualities. The defining fruity ‘pineapple’ note from the sma’ stills lives on to this day in George Smith’s definitive legacy of The Glenlivet. The Single Malt That Started It All. Selective maturation in new French Oak casks made from Limousin Oak creates a characterful and unique expression of The Glenlivet. The rich, spicy notes from French Oak interplay with the fruit and floral notes of The Glenlivet. A delicious whisky to savour.
Cocktail of the Week
Hot Buttered Rum (Large Batch)
- 2 lbs Unsalted Butter
- 2 lbs Brown Sugar
- 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
- 4 oz Cream or Half & Half
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