Wolverine Wine of the Week!
Wolverine Market has the largest wine cellar in St. Clair County. This week Andy has discounted 3 beautiful wines for his Wine of the Week picks!
Saint-Esprit Cotes-du-Rhone 2017 is one of his favorites. From the Rhone region of France, it has a dark, plum-like hue. The nose is classic Syrah, with berry fruit, violet and licorice. It has a full, rounded palate with delicate tannins, making it a unique wine in the Côtes-du-Rhône appellation. Saint-Esprit pairs well with stuffed tomatoes and eggplant, mixed grills and barbecue. It’s also lovely with a cheese and fresh fruit tray. A blend of 60% Syrah and 40% Grenache. Regular price: $15.99. On sale for $12.99.
Flora Springs Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 is new to our shelves. It combines fruit from Flora Springs’ sustainably-farmed estate vineyards in St. Helena, Rutherford, and Oakville, California. The hand-harvested grapes were cold-soaked for several days to extract flavor and color prior to fermentation. This is a rich and satisfying Cabernet with warm flavors of blackberry compote, cassis, vanilla crème, and mocha. A hint of wild chaparral is noticeable after several sips along with notes of sweet oak and espresso. The warm tones and juicy tannins give an overall impression of softness, but the wine is backed with a refreshing acidity that promises aging well into the next decade. This Cabernet would make a wonderful companion for rare-cooked meats, classic cheese fondue, rosemary-braised lamb shanks, or beef carpaccio with wild arugula. Blend: 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 3% Malbec, 1% Petit Verdot. Regular price: $39.99. On sale for $34.99.
The Brut Valdelavia Cava is made with organic grapes. Cava means sparkling. Aromas of yeasty pastry, powdered sugar and apple pie come prior to a nervy palate with a mix of tropical melon and papaya flavors along with garden notes. Flavors of green herbs are prominent on the finish. This is a fun wine to share with friends. Great with Mimosas. Mix with OJ, cranberry, pineapple. Stock up for the holidays! Regular price: $9.99. On sale for $8.99.
Breaking news! The wine tasting has been planned and will be combined with the Blue Water Area Calendar Release. Mark your calendars for October 25th! Invitations will be going out soon as to time and location Andy is a certified sommelier so make sure you take advantage of his knowledge!
Saint-Esprit Cotes-du-Rhone 2017 is one of his favorites. From the Rhone region of France, it has a dark, plum-like hue. The nose is classic Syrah, with berry fruit, violet and licorice. It has a full, rounded palate with delicate tannins, making it a unique wine in the Côtes-du-Rhône appellation. Saint-Esprit pairs well with stuffed tomatoes and eggplant, mixed grills and barbecue. It’s also lovely with a cheese and fresh fruit tray. A blend of 60% Syrah and 40% Grenache. Regular price: $15.99. On sale for $12.99.
Flora Springs Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 is new to our shelves. It combines fruit from Flora Springs’ sustainably-farmed estate vineyards in St. Helena, Rutherford, and Oakville, California. The hand-harvested grapes were cold-soaked for several days to extract flavor and color prior to fermentation. This is a rich and satisfying Cabernet with warm flavors of blackberry compote, cassis, vanilla crème, and mocha. A hint of wild chaparral is noticeable after several sips along with notes of sweet oak and espresso. The warm tones and juicy tannins give an overall impression of softness, but the wine is backed with a refreshing acidity that promises aging well into the next decade. This Cabernet would make a wonderful companion for rare-cooked meats, classic cheese fondue, rosemary-braised lamb shanks, or beef carpaccio with wild arugula. Blend: 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 3% Malbec, 1% Petit Verdot. Regular price: $39.99. On sale for $34.99.
The Brut Valdelavia Cava is made with organic grapes. Cava means sparkling. Aromas of yeasty pastry, powdered sugar and apple pie come prior to a nervy palate with a mix of tropical melon and papaya flavors along with garden notes. Flavors of green herbs are prominent on the finish. This is a fun wine to share with friends. Great with Mimosas. Mix with OJ, cranberry, pineapple. Stock up for the holidays! Regular price: $9.99. On sale for $8.99.
Breaking news! The wine tasting has been planned and will be combined with the Blue Water Area Calendar Release. Mark your calendars for October 25th! Invitations will be going out soon as to time and location Andy is a certified sommelier so make sure you take advantage of his knowledge!
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Meet Andy!
Andy Bakko opened Wolverine Market in 1991 knowing the beer and wine business was his next big thing, and he’s making the most of it.
A few years ago, what started as a fun trip with the some representatives from a wine company turned into a much larger endeavor. This trip involved the group taking the Level I Introductory Sommelier Course & Exam. Much studying was done beforehand, and everyone in the group passed the test—not a small feat.
Nobody else in the group continued the adventure to achieve a Master Sommelier title, but Andy caught the bug. He recently passed the second test, Level II Certified Sommelier Exam, and is close to passing the Level III Advanced Sommelier Course & Exam. Once he passes the Level III test, he’ll be one step away from achieving the Master Sommelier certification.
At the start of 2009, just 171 people in the world held that certification. Andy is the only advanced sommelier in the Blue Water Area and he doesn’t take it lightly. He very much enjoys hosting wine, beer and liquor tastings to share his knowledge with his customers, and he works very hard to bring the latest and greatest into the store.
“The more we know, the more we can share with our customers—the more we can help our customers. Our goal always is to provide the best service possible. Our customers are the most important part of our business—we learn as much from them as we hope they do from us.” ~ Andy Bakko
A few years ago, what started as a fun trip with the some representatives from a wine company turned into a much larger endeavor. This trip involved the group taking the Level I Introductory Sommelier Course & Exam. Much studying was done beforehand, and everyone in the group passed the test—not a small feat.
Nobody else in the group continued the adventure to achieve a Master Sommelier title, but Andy caught the bug. He recently passed the second test, Level II Certified Sommelier Exam, and is close to passing the Level III Advanced Sommelier Course & Exam. Once he passes the Level III test, he’ll be one step away from achieving the Master Sommelier certification.
At the start of 2009, just 171 people in the world held that certification. Andy is the only advanced sommelier in the Blue Water Area and he doesn’t take it lightly. He very much enjoys hosting wine, beer and liquor tastings to share his knowledge with his customers, and he works very hard to bring the latest and greatest into the store.
“The more we know, the more we can share with our customers—the more we can help our customers. Our goal always is to provide the best service possible. Our customers are the most important part of our business—we learn as much from them as we hope they do from us.” ~ Andy Bakko
