Wolverine Wine of the Week!
Wipe the sweat from your brow . . . we dodged a big bullet this weekend when that storm came through. Of course we needed to get out rain gear to get around, but at least we didn’t have a bunch of snow; or even worse ICE! So we are celebrating at Wolverine and Andy picked wines that will please your senses as you sip them with dinner or share with friends.
Carpe Diem Cabernet Sauvignon is made in a classic winemaking style, respecting the characteristics of the Cabernet Sauvignon grape. The wine is fruit forward, elegant, and exhibits soft tannins, making it pleasant to drink in its youth. Oak is used sparingly to keep Carpe Diem fresh and vibrant. Grapes for the Carpe Diem Cabernet Sauvignon have been selected exclusively from the best vineyards in world-renowned Napa Valley. A blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot. Regular price: $35.99. On sale for $29.99.
Butternut Chardonnay displays aromas of peach, hazelnut and spiced candied apple breeze around the brim. Round, creamy notes of fig, butterscotch and sweet oak dance on the palate. This Chardonnay is amazing with wild rice with toasted nuts and dried currants or crab cakes and risotto with spring vegetables. A beautiful Napa Valley Chardonnay! Regular price: $15.99. On sale for $12.99.
Graham’s Six Grapes Reserve Porto is Portugese and ready to drink without further need for decanting. It’s perfect on its own or accompanying desserts, cheese, or simply a piece of dark chocolate. Six Grapes is a dessert wine, but it’s not super sweet and can be left open for several weeks. It is best served slightly chilled. Lots of sweet dark plum and cherry flavor dominate, with plenty of milk chocolate. Clean and balanced with a straight forward finish. With Valentine’s Day a month away, why not grab this at a great price! Regular price: $25.99. On sale for $21.99.
Don’t forget to pick up your Beaujolias Nouveau, before it’s gone! Andy is having a huge blow out sale and they are going fast! Any of the Beaujolias wines found in front of the deli case are on sale for $8.99 a bottle! You’ll be saving $4 to $5 dollars when you buy a bottle AND Andy says they are drinking great!
Don’t hesitate to stop in and discuss your wine needs with Andy. He is St. Clair County’s only certified sommelier and he can certainly give you many wine recommendations. If you want to restock your wine cellar, we can deliver the wine to your house (within 15 miles of Wolverine Market) if you buy a case or more. Extra charges may apply if delivering outside the 15 mile radius.
Carpe Diem Cabernet Sauvignon is made in a classic winemaking style, respecting the characteristics of the Cabernet Sauvignon grape. The wine is fruit forward, elegant, and exhibits soft tannins, making it pleasant to drink in its youth. Oak is used sparingly to keep Carpe Diem fresh and vibrant. Grapes for the Carpe Diem Cabernet Sauvignon have been selected exclusively from the best vineyards in world-renowned Napa Valley. A blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot. Regular price: $35.99. On sale for $29.99.
Butternut Chardonnay displays aromas of peach, hazelnut and spiced candied apple breeze around the brim. Round, creamy notes of fig, butterscotch and sweet oak dance on the palate. This Chardonnay is amazing with wild rice with toasted nuts and dried currants or crab cakes and risotto with spring vegetables. A beautiful Napa Valley Chardonnay! Regular price: $15.99. On sale for $12.99.
Graham’s Six Grapes Reserve Porto is Portugese and ready to drink without further need for decanting. It’s perfect on its own or accompanying desserts, cheese, or simply a piece of dark chocolate. Six Grapes is a dessert wine, but it’s not super sweet and can be left open for several weeks. It is best served slightly chilled. Lots of sweet dark plum and cherry flavor dominate, with plenty of milk chocolate. Clean and balanced with a straight forward finish. With Valentine’s Day a month away, why not grab this at a great price! Regular price: $25.99. On sale for $21.99.
Don’t forget to pick up your Beaujolias Nouveau, before it’s gone! Andy is having a huge blow out sale and they are going fast! Any of the Beaujolias wines found in front of the deli case are on sale for $8.99 a bottle! You’ll be saving $4 to $5 dollars when you buy a bottle AND Andy says they are drinking great!
Don’t hesitate to stop in and discuss your wine needs with Andy. He is St. Clair County’s only certified sommelier and he can certainly give you many wine recommendations. If you want to restock your wine cellar, we can deliver the wine to your house (within 15 miles of Wolverine Market) if you buy a case or more. Extra charges may apply if delivering outside the 15 mile radius.
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
