Wolverine Wine of the Week!
Andy’s Wine of the Week picks are here and necessary for your weekly wine purchase. Highly recommended by Andy for you!
Muga Reserva 2016 from Rioja Spain is ruby red in color with glints of brick-red and a medium-high depth of color. Initially you can find notes of red fruit aromas such as blackberries and reminders of spices. This is all well balanced by smoked aromas from its time in wood which had received a light-to-medium toasting. A subtle vanilla pod aroma coming through with roast coffee nuances. A smooth, mellow attack, with tannins wrapping the sides of the mouth with hints of menthol. In the finish the interesting lingering persistence is worthy of note. You can pair this wine with veal, ham and charcuterie and any hearty stew. A blend: 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, 10% Mazuelo & Graciano. Regular price: $29.99. On sale for $24.99.
Champagne Cheurlin Brut Speciale is light gold in color and exhibits white-fleshed fruit (pear) and brioche notes which harmonize into a fresh and balanced flavor! Imported from France this Champagne is truly special as it is an Isiah Thomas owned brand. Regular price: $45.99. On sale for $39.99.
Davis Bynum Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is a hand-crafted wine of phenomenal flavor! Showy red cherry and plum aromas with potpourri spice and subtle oak lead to a rich mouthful of fruit flavors and velvety tannins with vibrant acidity and berry fruit on the finish. Grilled salmon, portobello mushrooms, lamb shanks, spinach salad and medium to sharp cheeses would all be beautifully paired with this Pinot Noir. Regular price: $24.99. On sale for $18.99!!!
Andy still has a few selected bordeauxs ready to drink and marked down 20%!
Andy’s Wine Bar opened this weekend with rave reviews! Friday and Saturday, September 18th & 19th, from 6pm to 10pm! See more at www.andyswinebar.net for menu and hours of operation as well as location.
Muga Reserva 2016 from Rioja Spain is ruby red in color with glints of brick-red and a medium-high depth of color. Initially you can find notes of red fruit aromas such as blackberries and reminders of spices. This is all well balanced by smoked aromas from its time in wood which had received a light-to-medium toasting. A subtle vanilla pod aroma coming through with roast coffee nuances. A smooth, mellow attack, with tannins wrapping the sides of the mouth with hints of menthol. In the finish the interesting lingering persistence is worthy of note. You can pair this wine with veal, ham and charcuterie and any hearty stew. A blend: 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, 10% Mazuelo & Graciano. Regular price: $29.99. On sale for $24.99.
Champagne Cheurlin Brut Speciale is light gold in color and exhibits white-fleshed fruit (pear) and brioche notes which harmonize into a fresh and balanced flavor! Imported from France this Champagne is truly special as it is an Isiah Thomas owned brand. Regular price: $45.99. On sale for $39.99.
Davis Bynum Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is a hand-crafted wine of phenomenal flavor! Showy red cherry and plum aromas with potpourri spice and subtle oak lead to a rich mouthful of fruit flavors and velvety tannins with vibrant acidity and berry fruit on the finish. Grilled salmon, portobello mushrooms, lamb shanks, spinach salad and medium to sharp cheeses would all be beautifully paired with this Pinot Noir. Regular price: $24.99. On sale for $18.99!!!
Andy still has a few selected bordeauxs ready to drink and marked down 20%!
Andy’s Wine Bar opened this weekend with rave reviews! Friday and Saturday, September 18th & 19th, from 6pm to 10pm! See more at www.andyswinebar.net for menu and hours of operation as well as location.
Wines Are Our Specialty
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
