Beat The Wine Shortage!

Yesterday, there was a news story about an impending wine shortage. We posted a link on our Facebook pages, and you can easily do a web search for the item. If the facts are correct, then we have a suggestion on a good building block for your "shortage stash". And since the suggestion comes from Brandon Bartfalvi, Senior Wine Manager at our Lawrenceville store, you can count on it being an outstanding choice.

 Brandon, in front of the Fine Wine case.

"Definitely start with the 2008 La Rasina Brunello di Montalcino. You get a rich and generous red, offering flavors of dark fruit, coffee, chocolate and spice with a lengthy finish.  Those deep, dark flavors are inviting and concentrated and the supple tannins add to the finesse of this approachable Brunello.  Decant and enjoy now, or drink over the next several years."

La Rasina is located on the fine southeastern slope, or morning side, of Montalcino in the Brunello DOCG area. Rolling hills with roses climbing over the old walls of the main house create an atmosphere of loving attention in this small family run property. Separate buildings on the estate have been restored for Agri-tourism. There are fewer and fewer of them, but this estate is still a true Montalcino born, family-run estate.

La Rasina was founded in the early 1970′s by the grandfather of the Mantengoli family, Santi. Later managed by Vasco, his son, and now by Marco, his grandson, the estate shows the dedication and excellence of an endeavor kept in the hands of one hardworking family over many years. Recent recognition given to Marco Mantengoli at La Rasina included top ratings and awards at literally every wine review published on Brunello. 

Regularly priced at $51.99, the 2008 La Rasina Brunello di Montalcino is available at Joe Canal's in Lawrenceville and Woodbridge at the Bottle Club price of only $40.99!