2011 Myrtle Beach Wine Fest Wine List
BEN ARNOLD
BANFI CENTINE BIANCO Italy...........................................$2
Notes of pear,apricot, lime and tomato leaves. Dry,w/ good acidity well balanced by a large softness.
BILTMORE ESTATE PINOT NOIR North Carolina...............$2
This soft, velvety wine displays full -bodied flavors of wild cherry, strawberry, and vanilla.
DUPLIN CAROLINA RED North Carolina............................$2
"Like a party in your mouth!" Enjoy a burst of flavor on your palate w/ this sweet red wine that has clean finish.
DUPLIN SCUPPERNONG BLUSH North Carolina................$2
Each sip bursts w/the fruit of Muscadine grapes. Scuppernong Blush is affectionately referred to as "KoolAid w/ a kick."
ELMO PIO MOSCATO Italy...............................................$2
The wine exhibits a bright, refreshing flavor reminiscent of fresh peach and strawberry.
LINDEMANS BIN 90 MOSCATO (85) Australia...................$2
Light and tangy, w/ a lemon peel note adding interest to the pear and lychee fruit, followed by a slightly sweet finish.
TRIVENTO TORRENTES (87) Argentina.............................$1
Juicy, w/ nice weight to the fragrance. Clementine, chamomile and lemon verbena notes, which stay bouncy and fresh.
KORBEL EXTRA DRY CHAMPAGNE.....................................$2
Citrus, Melon and Spice
FRISK PRICKLY RIESLING Australia..................................$2
You may see notes of lemon sorbet, bath salts and white lilies
layered w/ spices from your favorite childhood pie shop.
LUNA DI LUNA CHARDONNAY PINOT GRIGIO Italy............$2
This wine offers a light and refreshingly crisp finish w/ the taste
of fresh melons and berries.
LUNA DI LUNA BIANCO PINOT GRIGIO Italy ......................$2
With floral scents and a crisp finish, this contemporary blend of
Pinot Grigio and Pinot Bianca is meticulously crafted.
LUNA DI LUNA CHARDONNAY PINOT GRIGIO Italy............$2
This wine offers a light and refreshingly crisp finish w/ the taste
of fresh melons and berries.
LUNA DI LUNA BIANCO PINOT GRIGIO Italy ......................$2
With floral scents and a crisp finish, this contemporary blend of Pinot Grigio and Pinot Bianca is meticulously crafted.
FRONTERA CABERNET MERLOT Chile ..............................$1
Fruity w/ red plum and varietal characteristics. Medium dry, tanninous, medium body and harmonious w/ a good finish.
7 DEADLY ZINS California.................................................$3
Flavors of blueberry, raspberry, cinnamon, and black pepper pack the palate from start to finish.
CASILLERO DIABLO CARMENERE Chile............................$1
Notes of dark plums and spice, w/ a generous touch of toasted American oak.
EDNA VALLEY PINOT NOIR California ...............................$2
Hints of rose petal, caramel and forest floor weave through the jammy fruit core.
TAMARI MALBEC Argentina .............................................$2
Big, full-bodied, smooth wine w/ elegant ripe tannins. It has an excellent balance between fruit and oak.
BANFI CHIANTI CLASSICO Italy ........................................$2
An alluring bouquet of black fruit and violets; rich flavors of cherry and leather.
REPUBLIC NATIONAL DIST.
RAVENSWOOD VINTERS BLEND CHARDONNAY California.
Round and simple w/fruit salad, vanilla and pear tones..........$2
LA MARCA PROSECCO Italy ............................................. $1
A good blend of baked apple, sour lemon and grapefruit, w/ a
lightly creamy mineral texture on the palate.
ESTANCIA PINOT GRIGIO California..................................$1
Offers fragrant lemongrass notes, w/ ripe, round peach and
tangerine flavors.
RUFFINO ORVIETO CLASSICO Italy ...................................$1
Clean and fresh melon aromas, w/ hints of mineral. Light-bodied
and off-dry, w/ a flinty melon aftertaste.
INFAMOUS GOOSE SAUVIGNON BLANC New Zealand......$2
Tart, w/ good intensity to grass, citrus and green bell pepper
flavors.
ALAMOS CHARDONNAY Argentina ...................................$1
Juicy, w/ yellow apple, fig and butter notes that stay fresh and
pure through the finish.
WILLIAM HILL ESTATE CHARDONNAY California...............$2
Fragnant fig, honeysuckle, pear and floral scents are rich,
full-bodied, showing a subtle touch of butterscotch.
S.A. PRÜM ESSENCE RIESLING Germany .........................$2
An open white, showing peach and pear flavors, w/ a hint of
orange. Perks up, w/ bright acidity.
CAPOSALDO MOSCATO Italy.............................................$2
It delivers fragrant aroma of Acacia blossoms, Peaches and
Apricot and clean, crisp finish.
J LOHR ESTATES WILDFLOWER VALDIGUIÈ California.....$1
Charmingly refreshing, w/ tangy sour cherry and fresh herb
aromatics and a slightly talclike finish.
FOLEY ESTATES PINOT NOIR California............................$2
Layered scents of luscious black cherry, spice and rich
cranberry offset by classic earth notes.
ROCCA DELLE MACIE CHIANTI CLASSICO Italy ................$2
Slightly stewed character on the nose and palate leads to a
medium body, w/ round tannins and a medium, fruity finish.
BODEGAS BORSAO TRES PICOS Spain ..........................$1
Tangy cherry and cassis flavors are on the primal side initially
but soften and gain sweetness w/ air.
ST FRANCIS OLD VINE ZINFANDEL California ..................$1
Big, zesty and supple, w/ blackberry cobbler and licorice aromas
and complex flavors of huckleberry and cracked pepper beef.
SANTA RITA RESERVA CARMENERE Chile........................$2
Soft, savory tannins are balanced by lush fruit and spice
characteristics.
LOUIS M. MARTINI CABERNET SAUVIGNON California......$2
A ripe, racy style, w/ zesty wild raspberry, black cherry and berry
fruit that's intense, full-bodied.
SEQUOIA GROVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON California.........$1
intense notes of blackberry and a creamy cinnamon component
w/ underlying layers of cedar, black pepper, and pencil lead.
SOUTHERN WINE AND SPIRITS
BILTMORE ESTATE WHITE ZINFANDEL North Carolina.....$1
Dried cherry and watermelon flavors dominate this well-made
wine. It has some body w/ good acidity.
SEAGLASS RIESLING California........................................$1
Honey and floral aromas introduce a slightly sweet yet
refreshing palate of apples and pears.
GABBIANO PINOT GRIGIO Italy.........................................$2
Hints of pear and almond. It's light-bodied and lively on the
palate w/ flavors of green apple and melon.
J VINEYARDS PINOT GRIGIO California.............................$2
Flavors of Margarita lime and Tahitan vanilla. There is a hint of
honey on the palate that complements the fruit and acid nicely.
MAUTA VALLEY SAUVIGNON BLANC New Zealand ..........$2
Grapefruit, pear and fresh herb aromas and flavors, mingling on
the juicy, lively finish.
CHATEAU ST JEAN FUME BLANC California.....................$2
Made in a smoky style, w/ peach, apricot and citrus flavors
infused w/ cedary, toasty, tobacco campfire notes.
WENTE MORNING FOG California .....................................$2
Earthy pear and golden apple flavors have a twinge of citrus
bitterness.
FOLIE A DEUX CHARDONNAY California ..........................$1
Nicely balanced flavors of citrus, apple, pear, spice and toast
come together on a well-constructed, medium-bodied frame.
MAIN STREET MERLOT California ....................................$2
Lean and herbal, w/ modest cherry flavors.
CHATEAU ST JEAN MERLOT California.............................$2
Bright fruit characters carry over into the palate and mingle w/
notes of blackberry, dark chocolate and clove.
PENFOLDS KOONUNGA HILL SHIRAZ CABERNET Australia..$1
Ripe, silky and plush,w/cascades of black cherry, raspberry and
anise flavors that keep swirling through the generous finish
TERRAZAS RESERVA MALBEC Argentina.........................$2
Terrific core of blackberry, black fig and boysenberry fruit, w/
lush toast, cocoa powder and loam notes as well.
MEANGE A TRIOS RED MERITAGE California ...................$1
Exposes the fresh, ripe, jam-like fruit that is the calling card of
California wine. Forward, spicy and soft.
TERRA d’ORO ZINFANDEL California.................................$1
Supple yet zesty, w/ floral berry, cedar and mocha aromas and
easy-drinking smoked meat, loam, dill and huckleberry flavors.
CONN CREEK CABERNET SAUVIGNON California .............$3
Mature, a touch drying, though the core of earthy black cherry,
anise, sage and cedar is complex.
GEORGES DUBOEUF BEAUJLAIS-VILLAGES France...........$1
This wine is tender, wonderfully fruity w/ the aroma of fresh grapes.
Votre Sante Chardonnay ............ 1
Elegant balance of ripe, mouthwatering fruit, bright citrus notes and a creamy finish.
Votre Sante Pinot Noir 1
aromatics reminiscent of incense, cinnamon and tea leaves are followed by bright,
lively flavors of red cherries, raspberries, cranberries, earthy minerals and cloves.
Los Vascos Cabernet Sauvignon 2
classic production of Los Vascos, and is the grape that made the estate famous.
Ramon Bilbao Crianza 2
Bright, deep, cherry-red. Intense aromas of ripe black berries.
Penfolds Thomas Hylands Riesling 2
Fruit concentration and a softer mouth-feel, while maintaining a pleasing freshness and natural acidity.
J Vineyards Pinot Gris 2
enticing bouquet of tangerine and orange blossom.
The crisp, clean mouthfeel is bursting with flavors of Margarita lime and Tahitian vanilla
Napa Cellars Merlot 2
classic Napa Valley Merlot with a deep ruby-red color; aromas of tart red cherry with hints of black tea and cinnamon-vanilla spice join the supple tannins on the palate.
Terra d'Oro Pinot Grigio 2
entices with a nose of ripe, bright pear and clover blossom. Rich and dense, the mouth oozes with juicy pear and stone fruit flavors, finishing with an elegant touch of toasted French oak.
Folie a Deux Chardonnay 2
Aromas of Fuji apple, peach, and pineapple are complemented by zesty and luscious fruit flavors and nuances of coconut,
vanilla, and toasted oak.
Davis Bynum Chardonnay 2
tropical and the mouth-feel to a round texture that is at once lush, but with a clean, lingering finish.
Etude Pinot Noir 2
dark fruit mingles with notes of bay leaf and toasted almond. The tannins are supple and lead to a lingering finish of black cherry and spice
ADVINTAGE
VERASION KRUPP VINEYARD MERLOT California ............$5
A combination of red berry fruits and earthy notes. Medium
bodied w/ good mid-palate fleshiness.
BIG BASIN FAIRVIEW SYRAH California ...........................$5
Notes of dried fruits, ollaliberry and white pepper, cigar box,
roasted meat, cinnamon and hints of grapefruit.
CRISTOM MARJORIE PINOT NOIR Oregon ........................$5
Shows Pekoe tea leaf and dark spice aromas on the nose. It has
good structure, a racy acidity, and a core of ripe fruit.
LEWIS CHARDONNAY California.......................................$3
Vicious, polised and satiny round on the palate,the wine threaded with
vanilla-tinged oak and meringue.
DOMAINE SERENE EVENSTAD PINOT NOIR Oregon..........$2
Smooth and round, w/ a lovely polished feel to the dark berry,
cherry, licorice and spice flavors.
CLIFF FAMILY WINES THE CLIMBER WHITE California.....$2
Youthful bright glow, white brass w/ hints of green. on the nose
it's clean and fresh w/ tangerine candy, melon lime.
O.S. RED New York............................................................$2
Rich dark-toned flavors of black plum, coffee and cassis are
seamlessly framed w/ firm but subtle tannins.
GOULART TORRENTES Argentina .....................................$1
Light and crisp w/ hints of pear. Floral finish but not
overpowering.
75 WINE COMPANY SAUVIGNON BLANC California..........$3
Ripe pear and citrus notes w/ tropical fruit flavors and a very
pleasant grass and lemongrass finish.
CASAMARA RUEDO Spain.................................................$2
Bright melon and citrus notes complement a lush well balanced
framework.
LONEN CHARDONNAY California ......................................$2
The lush palate reveals flavors of tropical fruit, pineapple and
buttery oak.
ARBANTA RED Spain.........................................................$2
Red fruit and spice w/ a touch of smoke in the nose, richness,
juicy plum and bittersweet cherry w/ mouth-watering acidity.
DAEDULUS PINOT GRIS Oregon ........................................$3
A bright, full-bodied wine w/ mineral notes and citrus fruit and
spice flavors.
MARY ELKE DONNELLY CREEK PINOT NOIR California.....$1
Blackberry, casis, and other berry overtones. It has excellent
balance, medium body, and a long velvety finish.
LITTLE LION CABERNET SAUVIGNON California...............$3
Loads of red and black fruits intermixed w/ notions of licorice.
Aromas of white tropical fruit and grass lead to a fresh, round, well-
balanced flavor that ends with crisp acidity.
Fume Blanc '10 …………………$2
Mineral-infused citrus fruit with a twinge of pineapple and melon.
Perano Estate Chardonnay '09……………………..$2
Vanilla, lemon meringue pie, and tangerine are complemented by hints of buttery notes entice a sip.
Perano Estate Cabernet Sauvignon '08 ………………………….$2
Rich deep burgundy hue with perfect clarity. The aromas are of root beer, blackberry, black raspberry.
Perano Estate Six Clone Merlot ’08 ……………………………..$2
Aromas of rich ripe cherries, blackberries with hints of toast, and vanilla
Villa Rosa Moscato d’Asti…………………………………..$2
is mildly fizzy with a fresh, fragrant bouquet composed of aromas of peaches and apricots
Saracco Moscato d'Asti..........................................$2
Unique wine where the beautiful aromas of the grapes are enhanced by a crisp, nice acidity, a light frizziness and the sweetness of the natural residual suga
ALEPH
ANGIOLETTA MOSCATO Italy……………$2
A beautiful Italian Moscato, nice citrus and sweetness and very refreshing.
RENWOOD VIOGNER “LODI” California……………$2
Flavors of Granny Smith apples, yellow grapefruit and pineapple.
BODEGA LURTON PINOT GRIS Argentina ……………$2
Peachy flavors w/ a touch of melons and a lingering buttery taste.
CLEAR NIGHT RIESLING Germany……………$2
Fruity aromas, rich and clean w/ a full, round mouth feel. A nicely balanced
ripe acidity and a crisp finish.
VAL DE SALIS MARSELAN France……………$2
A marriage between Cabernet and Grenache w/ flavors of bramble berries
and dusty earth.
RABBIT RIDGE ‘ALURE DE ROBBLES California ……………$1
A blend of Grenache and Syrah w/ strawberry and cherry overtones
and smooth earthiness.
BARISTA “COFFEE” PINOTAGE South Africa……………$2
A palate of vanilla and butterscotch w/ aromas of rich coffee and chocolate.
ROBERT FOLEY PINOT BLANC, California……………$2
A white wine as fresh as a fruit salad w/ banana, and white peach.
TALBOTT ‘KALI HART’ CHARDONNAY California ……………$3
Lush flavors of pineapple and honeydew melon w/ a pleasing citrus finish.
CARMODY McKNIGHT CABERNET SAUVIGNON California….$3
A varietal w/ the taste of mountain vineyards, w/ unparallel structure,
balance and quality.
RENWOOD BLACK LABEL OLD VINE ZINFANDEL California $3
The flavor has ripe fruit w/ a background of nutmeg and mace w/ aromas
of holiday spices.
TENUTA DI TRINORO ‘LE CUPOLE’ Italy…………..$2
Sweet spices and licorice add complexity to the dark fruit.
EXPRESSION 44 PINOT NOIR Oregon………….$4
Exotic aromas are enhanced by barrel again revealing sous bois flavors
w/ripe acidity.
SMITH MADRONE CABERNET SAUVIGNON California……$4
Smooth velvety mouthfeel w/ notes of dark chocolate, crushed violets
and lavender.
STORYBROOK MOUNTAIN ZINFANDEL California ……….$2
Made from organically grown grapes w/ boysenberry and raspberry flavors.
CHATEAU CANTEMERLE France…………..$3
An ethereal seriousness purity w/ flavors of sweet cherries, licorice,
roasted herbs, and flowers.
E. GUIGAL ST. JOSEPH ROGUE France……………$3
Powerful nose dominated by red berries and delicate oak aromas.
Round and supple tannins.
Fess Parker Chardonnay....................$2
Fess Parker Frontier Red....................$2
Fess Parker White Riesling....................$2
Renwood Red Label Zin....................$2
Displays aromas of cherry, plums and nutmeg.
The flavors mirror the aromas and give the wine a fresh fruit flavor with a spicy aftertaste.
Sun Garden Riesling....................$2
Crisp, fresh and elegant. 100 percent Riesling.
Meeker Chardonnay....................$2
refreshing, crisp and fruity. Loads of tropical fruit aromas and flavors. No oak.
Natural Sweet Red....................$1
Natural Sweet White....................$1
Natural Sweet Rose....................$1
Stonewood Pinot Noir....................$2
Awesome fruit, explosive aromas and flavors of
Bing cherry, raspberry, flowers and exotic spices.
CH Damase.....................$2
Vanilla Vine Pinot Grigio....................$2
clear vanilla taste followed by the traditional bite of Pinot Grigio.
Lurton Pinot Gris.....................$2
Fresh, w/ peach and melon flavors, backed by a hint of butter on the finish
CAROLINA CRAFT DIST.
LAMADRID RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON Argentina........$2
A very ripe, polished style, w/ flattering fig, licorice and fruitcake
notes that glide through the velvety finish. A crowd pleaser.
WOODENHEAD BRACCIALINI ZINFANDEL California ........$4
Flavors of raspberry, cherry, blueberry, anise and chocolate.
Great acidity and mouth feel, full-bodied w/ moderate tannins.
DELECTUS MERLOT California..........................................$2
Dense and nicely structured, w/ ripe plum and herb aromas and
vivid cherry and spicy oak flavors that slowly unfurl in the glass.
ANDREW GEOFFREY California.........................................$3
Firm, intense and concentrated, w/ vivid sweet-and-sour
blackberry and wild berry flavors that have a twinge of balsamic.
PRAXIS MERLOT California...............................................$3
Flavors of strawberry, blackberry, pomegranate and cassis are
complemented by vanilla and spice.
ARBIOUS CABERNET California ........................................$2
Generous blackberry and sour cherry flavors fill the mouth,
followed by hints of clove and vanilla.
TY CANTON TYTANIUM California.....................................$2
A sweet, velvety wine w/ bold berry flavors and an extremely
silky, smooth and long finish.
ROLF BINDER HEYSEN SHIRAZ Australia .........................$3
In the mouth a cascade of flavors are offered up, plum, dark
cherry, pepper, coffee and spice.
WINE TO WATER ZINFANDEL North Carolina....................$1
Cedar and blackberry aromas on a soft entry to a fruity medium
body w/ a crisp apple, berry and a caramelized nut fade.
NOCE AFEITO BAROLO ......................................................$3
ELLNER SEDUCTION CHAMPAGNE France........................$3
Just a whiff of Lemon then quite a bit of toast, yeast quickly
dominates, fairly low lineation and acidity.
ZIOS ALBARINO Spain.......................................................$3
Light, refreshing and very easy to like. Extra Dry has flavors of
