We're of an optimistic disposition at Cases Wine Warehouse so we always choose to pay attention to the 5-day weather forecast with the best outlook. Normally the BBC site is the most positive but for the Easter weekend, it's weather-forecast.com that's come up with the goods at http://www.weather-forecast.com/locations/Galway/forecasts/latest . With all those sunny spells over the weekend, it may well time to crank up the BBQ and we've got plenty of BBQ wines to accompany the food at Cases - just ask us!
Plus, we have our '30 Deals for the 30 Days of April' still running to help you stock up for the big holiday weekends. Check out the deals below.
We'll also have a real treat open on the Tasting Counter at Cases this weekend. Les Obriers de la Peira 2005. This big red from the Languedoc has achieved near legendary status in recent years and rather than hyping it any more, I'll leave it to the critics:
John Wilson, Irish Times, April 2011: This is one of those wines that normally restrained people fight over at the dinner table.'
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, June 2009: amazing value which I cannot imagine any wine lover not wishing to buy as much of as he or she could', 92 Points
Lar Veale, Sour Grapes, December 2010: "the Les Obriers de la Peira will blow your socks off and set a new benchmark for what wines from the Languedoc can taste like. For me, the freshness was out of this world. It's an exquisite, "luxury" wine and one that everyone should try, at least once. Wine of the year?"
We only have a case of this limited production classic, selling at 21.95 per bottle, so first come first served!
'30 Deals for the 30 Days of April'
ARGENTINA
1. Andeluna Malbec 2009 - multiple award winning star Malbec - reduced from a sampler bottle price of 11.95 to 9.35 - that's 22% OFF!
2. Terrazas Chardonnay 2006 - fresh grapefruit, tangerine and pear - reduced from 18.95 to 9.48 - HALF PRICE!
AUSTRALIA
3. Peter Lehman Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa Valley 2006 - intense plum, black cherry and toasty oak - reduced from a sampler bottle price of 15.95 to 10.95
4. Tin Roof Shiraz/Cabernet Shiraz 2009 reduced from 8.55 to 6.95 - lighter style, gluggable' Shiraz/Cabernet for great daytime drinking
5. Tin Roof Chardonnay 2009 reduced from 8.55 to 6.95 - juicy, oak-free cracker that will sing at a BBQ or with any chicken dish
6. Green Point Victoria Shiraz 2004 reduced from 25.95 to 19.95 - special dinner? Beef involved? Sorted! And at 6.00 off.
7. Two in the Bush Merlot Cabernet 2007 - intense dark berry flavours of the Merlot balance the length and structure from the Cabernet. 93 Points, James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2010. Reduced by 5.00 from 17.45 to 12.45
8. Two in the Bush Shiraz 2007 - rich red fruit flavours of warm raspberry and mulberry with a backbone of exotic spices and white pepper - reduced by 5.00 from 17.45 to 12.45
9. Two in the Bush Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc 2008 - freshly cut grass and tropical fruit - reduced by 5.00 from 17.45 to 12.45
10. Bird in the Hand Merlot 2006 - velvety plum and blackberry with notes of cigar box and spice - reduced by 5.00 from 24.45 from 19.45
CHILE
11. Santa Catharina Cabernet Sauvignon - full bodied, with cassis fruit, great with red meats - RRP 9.95, now 6.95
12. Picaflores Sauvignon Blanc 2008 - wonderful summer white - RRP 9.95, now 6.95
13. Lauca Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 reduced from 12.95 to 7.95 - we love this big Chilean, meat-friendly red. A huge hit at this bargain price!
14. Lauca Reserva Merlot 2007 reduced from 12.95 to 7.95 - a huge hit at this bargain price! Bronze Medal, Chilean Wine Awards 2009
15. Lauca Reserva Carmenθre 2007 reduced from 12.95 to 7.95 - originally from Bordeaux but now acknowledged as Chile's star red. Ripe red fruit and chocolate, soft menthol flavours, delicate touches of vanilla and wood. Full-bodied with soft and mature tannins.
16. Lauca Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2009 - reduced from 12.95 to 7.95 - citrus fruits, herbs and real minerality. Grown up Sauvignon Blanc.
FRANCE
17. Syrah Les Marines 2004 reduced from 10.95 to 6.95 - last few cases of this star deal!
18. Ropiteau Chablis 2009. Classic Chablis va-va-voom. Last few cases reduced from 16.95 to 13.95.
ITALY
19. Il Faggio Montelpulciano d' Abruzzo 2009 reduced from 11.95 to 8.95. A favourite among Cases customers.
20. Alpha Zeta P' Pinot Grigio reduced from 11.45 to 8.45. Fresh, fruity with a lovely spicy finish. Classy Pinot Grigio.
21. Marchesini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC 2009 - fruity summer favourite red - reduced from 9.95 to 7.95 - 2.00 OFF
NEW ZEALAND
22. Fairhall Cliffs Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2010 reduced from 11.95 to 8.95. Introductory offer on a lovely new Kiwi Sauvignon. This will be one of the stars of the summer
23. The Ned Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2010 reduced from 14.95 to 10.95. A big introductory reduction on this 5-star Sauvignon voted New Zealand's best Sauvignon of 2010 by their Cuisine Magazine.
SOUTH AFRICA
24. Kleine Zalze Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 - liquorice, blackcurrant and chocolate, yum - reduced from 14.45 to 12.95
SPAIN
25. Tochuelo White Vinos de Madrid 2009 - fresh, light summery wine - reduced from 7.95 to 5.95
26. Quibia Vi Terra de Mallorca - intriguing white for white meats, creamy dishes - reduced from 15.95 to 12.76. That's 20% OFF
27. La Granja Flying Pig' Tempranillo, Cariňena DO - look for the pig on the label. Simple, gluggable tempranillo - reduced from 8.95 to 5.65 - a mad introductory offer of 37% OFF!
28. La Granja Zebra' Tempranillo/Garnacha Cariňena DO - lovely fruity favourite of our right now. Reduced from 9.95 to 6.75 as an introductory offer. That's 33% OFF!
29. La Granja Hen' Syrah Cariňena - super fruit and spice from one of the hottest (or is that coolest?) wine regions in Spain right now. Also reduced from 9.95 to 6.75 as an introductory offer. That's 33% OFF!
30. La Mano Bierzo DO - made with the local Mencia grape, fruity, meaty, complex - also reduced from 9.95 to 6.75 as an introductory offer. That's 33% OFF!
If you got this far, fair play to you! Have a great Easter.
Kind regards,
Peter