Wolverine Wine of the Week!
Andy has picked something fun for Wine of the Week! Check this out….
Tozai “Typhoon” Sake is a table sake of remarkable quality with rustic banana bread and nut notes. Sturdy enough to handle being warmed or mixed in cocktails. Aromas of banana bread and a hint of spice. Medium-dry with a round, mellow finish. In case you didn’t know and were afraid to ask, Sake, also spelled saké (/ˈsɑːki, ˈsækeɪ/ SAH-kee, SAK-ay,also referred to as Japanese rice wine) is an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting rice that has been polished to remove the bran. Despite the name Japanese rice wine, sake, and indeed any East Asian rice wine (such as huangjiu and cheongju), is produced by a brewing process more akin to that of beer, where starch is converted into sugars which ferment into alcohol, whereas in wine, alcohol is produced by fermenting sugar that is naturally present in fruit, typically grapes. This is fun to try and delicious! Regular price: $13.99. On sale for $10.99.
Ken Wright Cellars 2020 Pinot Noir has floral notes of magnolia, rose and candied red fruits which play with gentle touches of cinnamon and clove on the nose. Flavors of generous red cherry, raspberry, and plum swirl with subtle notes of vanilla cream. Such a beautiful bottle, it will grace your table and you can pair it with salmon or other fatty fish, roasted chicken or pasta dishes; bigger, more tannic Pinots are ideal with duck and other game birds, casseroles or, of course, stews like beef bourguignon. Regular price: $29.99. On sale for $25.99.
Calera Chardonnay 2018 showcases the vibrant charm of Chardonnay grown on the cool, windswept Central Coast. This wine displays aromas of lemon zest, green apple, cedar and passionfruit. On the palate, mouthcoating waves of tropical fruit are balanced by a beam of natural acidity, with French oak-inspired hints of toasted brioche emerging on the finish. Regular price: $21.99. On sale for $18.99.
REMINDER: The Rose sale is still on until they are all gone. Make sure you get in and grab some bottles. Roses are very popular and we have the best ones!
Andy has installed heaters on the deck of Andy’s Wine Bar so as the weather cools down, there is still the opportunity to sit on the deck and enjoy a great glass of wine. Andy’s Wine Bar hours are still Friday and Saturday, 5pm to 10pm. Check out the menu at andyswinebar.net! We do encourage you to make reservations for tables ahead of time. Please email andyswinebar@gmail.com a couple days in advance for a r
Tozai “Typhoon” Sake is a table sake of remarkable quality with rustic banana bread and nut notes. Sturdy enough to handle being warmed or mixed in cocktails. Aromas of banana bread and a hint of spice. Medium-dry with a round, mellow finish. In case you didn’t know and were afraid to ask, Sake, also spelled saké (/ˈsɑːki, ˈsækeɪ/ SAH-kee, SAK-ay,also referred to as Japanese rice wine) is an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting rice that has been polished to remove the bran. Despite the name Japanese rice wine, sake, and indeed any East Asian rice wine (such as huangjiu and cheongju), is produced by a brewing process more akin to that of beer, where starch is converted into sugars which ferment into alcohol, whereas in wine, alcohol is produced by fermenting sugar that is naturally present in fruit, typically grapes. This is fun to try and delicious! Regular price: $13.99. On sale for $10.99.
Ken Wright Cellars 2020 Pinot Noir has floral notes of magnolia, rose and candied red fruits which play with gentle touches of cinnamon and clove on the nose. Flavors of generous red cherry, raspberry, and plum swirl with subtle notes of vanilla cream. Such a beautiful bottle, it will grace your table and you can pair it with salmon or other fatty fish, roasted chicken or pasta dishes; bigger, more tannic Pinots are ideal with duck and other game birds, casseroles or, of course, stews like beef bourguignon. Regular price: $29.99. On sale for $25.99.
Calera Chardonnay 2018 showcases the vibrant charm of Chardonnay grown on the cool, windswept Central Coast. This wine displays aromas of lemon zest, green apple, cedar and passionfruit. On the palate, mouthcoating waves of tropical fruit are balanced by a beam of natural acidity, with French oak-inspired hints of toasted brioche emerging on the finish. Regular price: $21.99. On sale for $18.99.
REMINDER: The Rose sale is still on until they are all gone. Make sure you get in and grab some bottles. Roses are very popular and we have the best ones!
Andy has installed heaters on the deck of Andy’s Wine Bar so as the weather cools down, there is still the opportunity to sit on the deck and enjoy a great glass of wine. Andy’s Wine Bar hours are still Friday and Saturday, 5pm to 10pm. Check out the menu at andyswinebar.net! We do encourage you to make reservations for tables ahead of time. Please email andyswinebar@gmail.com a couple days in advance for a r
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Wolverine Market specializes in high quality wines. If there is a wine that our customers want, and we don’t have it in our store, we will try to get it for them.
Whether you are looking to pair wines with a special dinner, share new wines with friends and family at parties or need the perfect wine lover’s gift, we’ve got the resources to help you add a bit more cheer to your celebrations! |
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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
