Monday, December 21, 2009

Malgra Fornace di Cerreto Barbera D'Asti 2003



Malgra Fornace di Cerreto Barbera D'Asti 2003
The perfect wine for your holiday table
Opens with fresh and elegant floral aromas. Medium-bodied, it shows a ripe character with rich, dark fruit, delicate acidity, and a persistent, lasting finish.
In stock at only $16.

We also have a huge selection for you to choose from for yourself or that perfect gift you know they will enjoy. Come in and see us or check us out on line at http://www.allstarwine.com
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Monday, December 14, 2009

Elyse Zinfandel Korte Ranch Napa Valley 2006


Elyse Zinfandel, 2006. $19.99

A full-bodied wine offering a series of wonderful aromas and tastes on your palate.

This Napa Valley Zinfandel is rich in flavor providing hints of cola, coffee and mocha. It's aroma suggests citrus, smokiness and dried raspberries. On the palate, you will notice both blackberries and black cherry.


Stop into All Star Wine & Spirits today and bring a bottle home to enjoy this holiday season.
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Monday, December 7, 2009

Chateau Tournefeuille Lalande De Pomerol 2004

Chateau Tournefeuille Lalande De Pomerol 2004

All Star Offers Another Great Wine For The Holidays....

Chateau Tournefeuille Lalande De Pomerol 2004
Soft in style, opening with ripe red fruit dominance. Plum, berry and chocolate flavors follow through on a medium- bodied frame, finishing pleasant and soft.

For This And Other Wonderful Wines, Please Visit Us In Store And Let us Help You Find That Perfect Holiday Spirit Or Visit Us On-Line And We Will Ship Right To Your Door!
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Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Fun Wine Trivia For Your Tuesday!


Q:How much wine is in a bottle?


A:Generally a bottle of wine measures the liquid in milliliters, with 750 ml being the standard amount in most bottles (or about 25 fluid ounces).


Q: How many gallons of wine are produced from one acre of grapevines?


A:About 800


Q: How many varieties of wine grapes exist in the world today?


A:Over 10,000!


Q: When did winemaking begin?


A: The Mesopotamians were credited with producing the first wines in 6000 B.C.


Q: When was the corkscrew designed?


A: Mid-1800’s.


Nobody has wine in the Capital District like AllStar Wine and Spirits. Visit us today at https://www.allstarwine.com/ Or stop in and see us at our store in Latham Farms! Our knowledgeable staff is eager to help you with your wine selections!


(For More fun facts about wine visit http://wine.about.com/od/winetrivia/a/winetrivia.htm )
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Need a Wine for the Holiday?




Eifel Pfeiffer Riesling Estate Collection Kabinett 2005


Looking for a wine this Holiday week? Why not try Eifel Pfeiffer Riesling Estate Collection Kabinett 2005? A light Riesling, but very rich white wine with loads of lemon, honey, and tropical fruit aromas and flavors. It is lightly sweet and has a delicious flavorful finish. A food friendly versatile wine. You are sure to please your guests or hostess with this wine!




Product Sub Type -White


Size- 750ML


Vintage -2005


Country- Germany Region Mosel-Saar-Ruwer


Appellation -Mosel-Saar-Ruwer


Varietal- Riesling




In Stock Compare To $16.99 All Star Price $12.99




Reisling not to your liking? May we suggest Blackstone Pinot Noir Sonoma Reserve 2005


Blackstone has been working hard on their Pinot, and with this new Sonoma Reserve line, they’ve produced their best ever. It’s a rich, dry wine that seems to have both cool- and warm-climate notes. Shows cherry pie, cola, blackberry tart and spice flavors


Product Sub- Type Red

Size- 750ML

Vintage- 2005

Country- United States

Region- California

Appellation- Sonoma

Varietal- Pinot Noir Wine

Enthusiast Rating- 88


In Stock Compare To $17.99 All Star Price $12.99


We at AllStar wish you and yours a very happy holiday this week and as always, we ask that you drink responsibly.
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Thursday, November 19, 2009

November 19th is "Beaujolais Nouveau Day"


Today, November 19th is "Beaujolais Nouveau Day" and we will have available for Sale,
Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2009 in both 750ml($7.99) and 1.5L($17.99) Pics available at http://www.allstarwine.com/product-exec/product_id/9305

(From Wikipedia)

Beaujolais nouveau is a red wine made from Gamay grapes produced inthe Beaujolais region of France. It is the most popular vin deprimeur, fermented for just a few weeks then officially released forsale on the third Thursday of November. This "Beaujolais Day", or"Beaujolais Nouveau Day" sees heavy marketing from the producers, withraces to get the first bottles of the vintage to different markets.
Beaujolais Nouveau is a purple-pink wine that is particularlylightweight, even by the standards of Beaujolais. The method ofproduction means that there is very little tannin, and the wine can bedominated by fruity, ester flavours of bananas and pear drops. Theseare enhanced by the frequent recommendation to serve the wine lightlychilled, at approximately 13°C (55°F).


So stop in and see us today or order on line!
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Thursday, November 12, 2009

Some New Arrivials




Some new arrivals have come in this week to AllStar and we invite you to try them.

Looking for a good Chianti? Why not give Dievole Chianti Classico Riserva Novecento 2003 a try?




Size 750ML

Vintage 2003

Country Italy

Region Tuscany

Appellation Chianti

Varietal Sangiovese

It is deep and concentrated, with fruity plum aromas, coffee and chocolate. Dry and full-bodied, with a soft finish, this Riserva pairs well with grilled meats and seasoned cheeses. Dievole Chianti is the perfect bottle to bring to a holiday cocktail party or why not host your own wine and cheese party? Stop in or order it today!



Chianti not your style? How about Artesa Chardonnay Reserve Carneros Estate 2006?

Full of pear, green apple and peach blossom with a hint of pineapple and mango. Balanced, seamless, multi-layered and elegant, this wine has a triple creme brie texture that melts into a lingering toasted vanilla bean and butterscotch finish.

Product Sub Type White

Size 750ML

Vintage 2006
Country United States Region California

Appellation Carneros

Varietal Chardonnay

Swing in and pick some up today or order ahead for the holidays!


As always, we at Allstar than you for your patronage and ask you to drink responsibly!





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