Wolverine Wine of the Week!
It’s fall now and the heartier reds are perfect for chilly fall days. Andy’s wine of the week selections are great additions to your wine cellar! Make sure you get in and grab a bottle or two.
Jean-Paul Brun Beaujolais Le Ronsay is made from the youthful primary fruit of the Gamay grape. It is produced using wild yeast so it maintains its individuality, unlike so many mass produced Beaujolais, which taste mostly of bananas and bubble-gum. This Beaujolais has the incredible aromas of raspberry, strawberry and cherry fruits on the nose that follow through on the palate. It has great charm and is Beaujolais at its best. Regular price $16.99. On sale for $13.99.
The Prisoner is a California red blend of the highest standards! It is a blend of Zinfandel with the unlikely mix of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah, and Charbono. Aroma of bing cherry, dark chocolate, clove and roasted fig. On the palate you will find raspberry, boysenberry, pomegranate and vanilla! How delicious! Andy recommends pairing The Prisoner Red Blend with short ribs or chicken tostada as a fun idea. Regular price: $55.99. On sale for $44.99.
Villa Calcinaia Chianti Classico is a red wine from Toscana, Italy and is made from the Sangiovese grape. Calcinaia's Chianti Classico is very aromatic and savoury, with bright red fruit and hints of roses, violets and dried leaves. On the palate it is supple and dry, with round fruit flavours, refreshing acidity and well integrated tannins. Chianti wines pair excellently with fatty dishes and taste great with tomato sauce dishes, such as pizza and pasta! It also pairs perfectly with rich pieces of meat and meat boards with cheese. Regular price: $23.99. On sale for $19.99.
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 reservation.
Jean-Paul Brun Beaujolais Le Ronsay is made from the youthful primary fruit of the Gamay grape. It is produced using wild yeast so it maintains its individuality, unlike so many mass produced Beaujolais, which taste mostly of bananas and bubble-gum. This Beaujolais has the incredible aromas of raspberry, strawberry and cherry fruits on the nose that follow through on the palate. It has great charm and is Beaujolais at its best. Regular price $16.99. On sale for $13.99.
The Prisoner is a California red blend of the highest standards! It is a blend of Zinfandel with the unlikely mix of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah, and Charbono. Aroma of bing cherry, dark chocolate, clove and roasted fig. On the palate you will find raspberry, boysenberry, pomegranate and vanilla! How delicious! Andy recommends pairing The Prisoner Red Blend with short ribs or chicken tostada as a fun idea. Regular price: $55.99. On sale for $44.99.
Villa Calcinaia Chianti Classico is a red wine from Toscana, Italy and is made from the Sangiovese grape. Calcinaia's Chianti Classico is very aromatic and savoury, with bright red fruit and hints of roses, violets and dried leaves. On the palate it is supple and dry, with round fruit flavours, refreshing acidity and well integrated tannins. Chianti wines pair excellently with fatty dishes and taste great with tomato sauce dishes, such as pizza and pasta! It also pairs perfectly with rich pieces of meat and meat boards with cheese. Regular price: $23.99. On sale for $19.99.
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 reservation.
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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
