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October Mix and Match Our mixed case is $119.88 after discount, before taxes. PRINT this page
Reds
		Milton Park 2005 Shiraz A perennial award winner! This is scrumptious Shiraz at it's best, full of lively fruit and a spicy finish. Put something on the "Q" Price before discount. $13.99 Top
		Cancelli 2004 Tuscan Oh those clever Italians, mixing Syrah with Sangiovese to produce this personality filled red. A great Italian cachet with body. Nice. Price before discount. $12.99 Top
		New World Syrah 2005 A soft red from South Africa that begs for something robust, has a bit of smoke and leather to round out the style. Price before discount. $9.99 Top
		Urban Unco 2004 A sexy label, a sexy blend of Malbec and Tempranillo and a sexy price. OK, if sex sells we have a winner! Recommended. Price before discount. $12.99 Top
		Lyeth 2004 Cabernet Like taking Fred Astaire to the dance, you can't miss! It's all dressed up in a "tux" to boot. Staff pick from our imagination $12.99 Top
		Staff Pick Red! Selected from our imagination! A scary thought perhaps, but never dull. Look for value and interest and above all, fun! Top
Whites
		Planeta 2005 La Segreta A virtual cornucopia of Sicilian varietals. Stainless steel fermented to a alluring aroma and flavor. Neat. $15.99 Top
		Forrester 2005 Petit Chenin It's always fun to sell a snappy, cheery, fresh wine like this. Take this anywhere and make friends or treat yourself. Price before discount. $10.99 Top
		Ferngrove 2005 Chardonnay Unoaked. No oak. Woodless. Pure clean Chardonay fruit of apples, pear and melon. Nice clean and mouthwatering Price before discount. $12.99 Top
		Icardi 2005 Cortese Once in a while you find a wine that begs the question; why isn't stuff like this more popular? It has all the attributes. Well we're here to help change the world. Enjoy! Price before discount. $13.99 Top
		Val de Sil 2005 Montenovo Godello Like a mountain stream, clean, bracing and refreshing. This ancient grape from Galicia is just the ticket for pre-dinner "stimulation." $12.99
		Staff Pick White! Selected from our imagination! A scary thought perhaps, but never dull. Look for value and interest and above all, fun!
Tuscans make unconventional wines The use of certain geographic names on wine labels is very legislated and controlled in Europe. You can't call it Burgundy unless it is made from 100 % pinot noir or 100% chardonnay at very specific yields and alcohol levels. The grapes must be grown within certain geographic boundaries, called an appellation. Like wise a wine cannot be called Chianti unless it is made within the appellation of Chianti. Chianti can be 100% sangiovese, but can also contain up to 15% canaiolo nero, trebbiano, malvasia, cabernet sauvignon or merlot by law.      Smaller areas with the ability to grow better grapes are allowed to use a more specific, more desirable name on the label. The more defined the area, the more esteemed the appellation. Most Europeans follow the formula and label their wines with the most prestigious geographic name they are allowed to use. In Italy this appellation system is referred to as the Denominazione di Origine Controllata designation, or DOC.      A few decades ago producers in Chianti started to challenge the established recipe. Even though producers were making reds wines, usually with a large amount of sangiovese in the blend, they were not allowed to use the 'Chianti DOC' appellation on their label. They were restricted to the largest geographic area available, Tuscany or as the natives call it, Toscana. They were also forced to use the lower quality designation IGT, a step down from the DOC system.      This dissension didn't obscure these new wines. The American and English markets embraced these new Italian blends and didn't miss the DOC appellation. The more popular the IGT Toscana wines became, the more non-conformist recipes were introduced to the market. Although they are labeled as mere table wines, there is usually a marked quality to these IGT Toscana reds. Most of these winemakers, often Chianti producers too, are still using a considerable amount of sangiovese in their heretic blends. Many of them are not afraid to blend two French varieties together under the Toscana name, although they may say a little prayer first and ask for their ancestors forgiveness.
Herb and spice pairing chart: Flavoring that dish with fresh herbs and spices? Keep this general gauge in mind when thinking of the wine. Bay leaf, parsley nutmeg Mustard, clove, ginger, sage Dill, parsley, clove, nutmeg Mint, black pepper, curry Basil, oregano, nutmeg Thyme, chives, fennel, orange Mint, sage cinnamon Dill, sage, clove, ginger Garlic, oregano, black pepper Dill, lemon thyme, cumin Tarragon, rosemary, juniper, white pepper Tarragon, thyme, black pepper, clove       Cabernet sauvignon Chardonnay Chenin Blanc Gewurztraminer Merlot Pinot Gris Pinot Noir Riesling Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Syrah Zinfandel

Wine and Cheese Pairing

Join the Jim Arnold of The Truffle for a wine and cheese pairing. Enjoy five savory cheeses from The Truffle and five bottles of wine from City Wine skillfully paired up to create laugher and conversation. Shake off the work-week blues every second Monday of the month. The Truffle is located at 2906 East 6th Avenue, Denver, CO 80206.

Monday, October 9th ~ $20 ~ 5pm- 7pm
303.322.7363

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The Critics Agree

The Denver Post
One of the "Five Great Denver Wine Stores" April, 2006

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"Best Wine Store for Value" -- Rocky Mountain Region
Wine and Spirits Magazine 2001

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"Best Wine Store" -- Westword, Best of Denver 1995, 1998, 1999

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"Top Wine Store" -- 5280 Magazine
"Recommended for Champagne" -- Rocky Mountain News
"Top Notch Wines" -- The Denver Post

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Colorado Boulevard and Alameda
across the street from PetsMart.

1. Take I-25
2. Exit at Colorado Blvd
3. Go north to Alameda
4. City Wine is on the
westside of South Colorado Boulevard

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Denver, Colorado 80246
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