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513 Arendell St
Morehead City, North Carolina

252-622-4688

Gourmet Grocery and Provisions
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Coffee, Tea & Wine Bar
Specializing in Custom Wedding and Special Occasion Cakes

"No Rep Tuesday" Wine Tasting,  February 9, 2010
Occasionally, scheduling falls such that none of our wine reps are available to lead our Tuesaday Tasting.  At No Rep Tuesday Tastings we will be tasting some wines we stocked previously without featuring them during a tasting or wines we have featured before but are reintroducing.  These tastings also mean that ALL WINE IS 10% OFF all day, whether we are tasting them that evening or not.

This week our choices are Casa Lapostolle Chardonay,  Hey Mambo Swanky White and Apothic Red.  Its popularity and sell out last Tuesday compels us to also include the ChocoVine Chocolate Cabernet again this week.

Casa Lapostolle Chardonay
Clean and bright yellow color with lime hints. The nose is the expressive and clean notes of the Casablanca Origin. Aromas of tropical fruit: papaya, mango, licci and also apricots. Notes of citrus like mandarin and lime. Very pleasant, fresh acidity in an appealing balance with subtle sweet spices of the oak finishing towards a long and lasting round palate. Service and Food Pairing: Enjoy now! Serve chilled at 10ºC as an aperitif or with fish and sea food in general, white meats and vegetarian dishes. Also very good with hot curries and Thai.  $24.49

Apothic Red

A captivating blend of three distinct grapes, with the dark fruit flavors of Syrah, brambly spice of Zinfandel, and smooth elegance of Merlot.

Apothic Red reveals intense fruit aromas and flavors of blackberry and dark cherry layered with hints of mocha, chocolate and brown spice. The plush, velvety mouthfeel and smooth finish round out this intriguing, full-bodied red blend. $12.49

Hey Mambo Swanky White

A refreshing blend of jaw-dropping class, the Hey Mambo Swanky White is unquestionably a sumptuous delight. The inaugural vintage of this California appellation is composed of Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Muscat Canelli and Chenin Blanc. Swanky and sumptuous, this summertime blend is the perfect ensemble to warm Brie garnished with mango preserves and pita chips, grilled shrimp and pineapple skewers over jasmine rice or lightly battered baby artichokes, carrots and fennel with a lemon aioli.
The hue of brilliant canary diamonds, this wine bursts open with aromas of a summertime farmers market, with ripe apricots, peaches, lavender bouquets and orchid blossoms. Not to be taken lightly, this swanky white is passionately floral and delectably juicy. Its layers of crisp acidity unfold amid flavors of fresh lime, gala apples, grapefruit and lemongrass.  $14.99

ChocoVine
ChocoVine is a fine French Cabernet subtly combined  with a rich dark chocolate from Holland, paired together to create a decadent, silky smooth drink. It can be served on the rocks or as the main ingredient to an array of sinful cocktails. ChocoVine is blended in Holland by Team Products, a division of Dekuyper, one of the oldest and most respected cream manufacturers in the world. Chocolate and wine can be paired in a way that features the best and the most interesting aspect of each flavor profile. But they are also both incredibly complex and pairing them has always been a daunting process, often leading to dreadful results. The right chocolate paired with the perfect wine can create a near-orgasmic taste experience. But the wrong wine opposite a too-sweet chocolate creates nothing but horror. Many have taken the challenge...and have failed. After years of research, however, the perfect union of wine and chocolate is not only a reality but the outcome is a true match made in heaven! With ChocoVine, the two concepts are blended to perfection to create pure bliss. Additionally, not only is wine and chocolate a tantalizing blend for its sensational taste, but research shows that they are both rich in antioxidant, making it a healthy combination as well. ChocoVine is gluten free.  $15.99

Recipes available at the tasting.