I also offer a service for newlyweds, that will allow for a gift of wine, chosen from "Gift Selections" in a variety of different price ranges. There are some examples below...
Tiffany & David
I am pleased
to offer the following wine selections as a celebration of the union of Tiffany
& David. I realize it is a rather unique approach, but their very creative
idea will allow them to toast the love and generosity of their friends and
family for many years to come. Please feel free to contact me with any
questions. If you have made a decision as to which selection you have chosen,
you may either email me at: tom@tomthewineguy.com,
or call me on my toll free line:
1-800-584-9299.
I'll handle everything
from there, relieving you of the challenges of selecting that perfect
gift!
Thank you, Tom
Meyer "The Wine Guy"
Gift Selection # 1...$32
2 bottles Sauvignon
Blanc
2 bottles - Ceago 2017 Sauvignon Blanc Kathleen's Vineyard...$16
bottle
Our 2007 Sauvignon
Blanc has pure aromas of white peach and melon with hints of grapefruit that
lead to well balanced fresh fruit flavors with a silky texture and a slight
effervescence. This wine exemplifies the purity and cleanliness of a Biodynamic
wine that pairs well with most spring and summer foods.
Gift
Selection # 2...$36
3 bottles
Argentinean Malbec
3 bottles -
2016 Marraso Malbec, Argentina...$12 bottle
Rounded by the well defined
characters of the varietal, lush layers of blackberry, fig jam and creme de
cassis this black-fruited Malbec serves up
an explosion of delicious flavors. Argentina is becoming well known for
producing delicious Malbec.
Gift Selection # 3...$60
3 bottles
Cabernet Sauvignon
3
bottles - 2016 Marietta Estate Alexander Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon...$20 bottle
The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon is 100% Cabernet grapes, 100%
Alexander Valley appellation and 100% estate
grown. Juicy intense currant flavors and aromas dominate the
flavor profile of this offering. While undeniably fruit forward, there is an
unexpected level of complexity that promises that this wine that will improve
over the next 5-10 years.
Gift
Selection # 4...$60
3 bottles
Chardonnay
3 bottles -
2016 George Scott Chardonnay "Elisabeth"...$20 Bottle
Chardonnay with all the
credentials. This lovely, lively,
brilliant Chardonnay has floral aromas with hints of Meyer lemon and vanilla.
This beauty has the richness of a ripe, full bodied, fruit forward California
Chardonnay with the complexity of Chassagne Montrachet and the structure of a
grand cru Chablis, along with that luscious California
flair.
Gift
Selection #5...$90
3 bottles
Pinot Gris - 3 bottles Cabernet Sauvignon
3 bottles - 2017
Balletto Russian River Pinot Gris...$14 bottle
This beautiful pale straw colored wine
has aromas of lime, Roma apples, fig & juicy peaches. The flavors are fruit
forward with Kadota figs (green ones), peach, apple & a hint of cream. The
soft texture on the entry has a mineral component and has a well balanced
acidity on the finish. This is a great wine on a summer day or would do well as
an aperitif. They have once again produced an excellent representation of
Russian River Pinot Gris.
3 bottles - 2016 Three Families Mendocino Cabernet Sauvignon...$16 bottle
This wine jumps at you with deep
blackberry, currant, and black cherry flavors with smooth integrated oak and a
balanced depth of tannins. A soft Cabernet that offers deep berry fruits, this
wine will pair well with thick steaks and roasts, or a well aged cheddar cheese.
This wine will continue to develop over the next 3 to 5 years.
Gift
Selection #6...$120
3 bottles
Syrah - 3 bottles Chardonnay - 3 bottles Pinot Noir
3 bottles - 2017 Jeriko Estate Syrah - Mendocino...$14
bottle
This is what
Jeriko Estate is known for; lots of juicy berry fruit & well balanced
tannins. This lavishly oaked varietal marries lots of juicy blackberry fruit
with peppery spice.
Vibrant red
fruits with a touch of red currant, white pepper spices & light toasty oak.
Finish: Silky finish with polished tannins & swirls of vanilla.
Pairs well
with grilled & barbecued meats, pork & venison, or fish & poultry.
3 bottles - 2017 Jeriko Estate Chardonnay -
Mendocino...$14 bottle
This rich
yet refreshingly crisp Chardonnay fruit is completed by a long and complex
finish of creamy developed notes. The moderate palate weight yet intense
mouth-feel create a perfectly food-friendly Chardonnay. Intense tropical
fruits dominate the nose, but hints at the softness of a partial malolactic
fermentation. A burst of citrus is balanced by pear and peach flavors, followed
by similar lifted perfumed aromas. A long and intense finish of crisp Chardonnay
fruit is beautifully balanced by creamy developed notes.
3
bottles - 2017 Santa Barbara Crossing Pinot Noir...$12
bottle
Classic Pinot Noir nose
reflecting the terroir, and excellent richness for a wine in this price
category. It is not an over the top "fruit juice" but an actual Pinot Noir with
a modicum of true character. This delicate wine is made in the tradition of
smooth, velvety, silky French Burgundies. Inviting aromas of ripe black cherry
and vanilla, followed by savory blackberry and raspberry with the classic hint
of the terroir so prevalent in quality Pinot.
Premium Gift Selection #7...$200
2 bottles Zinfandel - 2 bottles Viognier - 2 bottles Chardonnay - 2
bottles Meritage
2 bottles - 2018 Marietta Cellars
Zinfandel...$20
The 2007
Zinfandel was a light cropped small berried year, producing great ripe grape
flavored wines exhibiting dense, solid black fruited aromas. A sharp core of
berry fruit drives this full bodied, focused, blackberry flavored zin with a
long finish. Robert Parker, who was called the most powerful critic of any kind,
anywhere, by the LA Times says..."If readers have not yet learned the formula
here, it is: Marietta Cellars = high quality, modest prices,
and considerable pleasure...! Kudos to Marietta Cellars
for offering reasonably priced thrills to wine consumers!"
2 bottles - 2018 Christopher Creek Catie's Viognier...$25 bottle
Double Gold-Tasters Guild International, May 2008 (the
only Double Gold awarded)
Viognier (V-Own-Yeah) is an
enjoyable white wine whose grapes have their origin in the Rhone Valley
Appellations of Condrieu and Chateau Grillet. Viognier is also blended with
Syrah in producing Cote Rotie wines. Food friendly, Viognier pairs well with
fish, spicy foods, Asian infusions, crab and lobster, rice pudding or just drink
it as an aperitif. Serve slightly chilled to enhance the fruit characteristics
of the wine. The 2006 Viognier has a complex nose of apricot, peach, pear,
citrus and wild flowers. The mouth feel is harmoniously balanced between
richness and lively acidity. The finish is marked by long-lasting flavors
reflecting fruity and floral aromas.
2 bottles - 2017 Terisa Chardonnay-Alexander Valley...$30 bottle
Awarded a gold medal from the San Francisco Chronicle Wine
Competition!
His philosophy is
simple: to make a rich, round Chardonnay that is perfectly balanced with a
smooth silky texture. Terisa exhibits light accents of oak & butter without
sacrificing fruit. Maximum extract without excess...Grapes for the Terisa Chardonnay came from the first rows of grapes
along the Russian River in the beautiful Alexander Valley Wasson Vineyard.
Wasson Vineyards is one of the longest family owned Vineyards in Sonoma County.
The vines are 30 years old and were planted on the Robert Young clone. This
vineyard is located next to the Russian River and benefits from the morning fog following the river
inland.
2 bottles - 2018 Atrea Old Soul
Meritage...$25 bottle
The soft, spicy aromatics of this
New World-style blend introduce a supple, jammy fruit palate with a long,
velvety finish. This wine yields aromas of blackberries (zinfandel), rich,
earthy soil (syrah), blueberry-pie (malbec), and a dash of pepper (petite
sirah). The flavors range from black cherry and chocolate to dark spices. Our
proprietary wine-making protocols soften the tannins to produce a polished young
wine that’s sophisticated yet approachable. This is a crowd-pleasing wine that
can be enjoyed now or cellared.
"Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried, with fewer tensions and
more tolerance."---Benjamin Franklin
Tom Meyer "The Wine
Guy" 1-800-584-9299
