Great Valentine's Wine Values

The Holidays are over and we are just emerging from the fog of collective indulgence and retail fatigue. Thoughts shift to the goals of the New Year, whether it is financial or literal dieting, and the upcoming rites of spring, but wait… not so fast! As the World melts down around us and uncertainty looms, let us reflect on one the most important things we have, family, friends and specifically those significant others that make life worth living and are the true treasure in our lives. What better place than Central Market to make the romance adventure and sensuality of living come to life. Valentine's Day is the perfect time to show your appreciation for that special someone. Nothing says I love and care for you more than taking the time to share and maybe prepare an elegant delicious meal paired with a sexy, sultry wine, and don’t forget the flowers! We have in stock a plethora of sensuous wines ideal for any menu idea and all at significant savings.

Sea Scallops are on sale for 12.99 a pound ($6.00 savings). These beauties are almost as big as my fist and would be perfect paired with Crios Chardonnay from Mendoza Argentina. This is the first time this wine has been in the market! The Crios, which means "offspring," has great acidity for a Chardonnay making it ideal for rich succulent Scallops and just a hint of buttery oak with a lovely almost spicy finish.

This is just one example of the great tasting bargains we are offering this weekend in conjunction with our Chocolate Festival where we celebrate all things chocolate, and the things that go with them.

The biggest, tastiest surprise for matching Chocolate and Romance is the Riondo Proseco, and Riondo Sheraz.  $14.95 regular price, on sale for $9.99 for Proseco and $8.95 for Sheraz. That’s a $5.00 and $6.00 savings. The Proseco is the ideal aperitif or dessert Proseco with enchanting honeysuckle, white peach flavors framed by a light body and enticing bubbles. This is already a customer favorite.

The Sheraz is, yes a sparkling Shiraz from Italy. I know you are skeptical, but one sip will change your mind. The key to this wine is that it is not too sweet. It has all the flavor nuance of a good Shiraz with just a hint of rich ripe black fruit. This makes it ideal for s dark chocolate dessert, from truffles to chocolate dipped strawberries, and is dead sexy looking in a champagne glass. Treat yourself and your lover with a sensory treat and all at a bargain price.

Cheers, Seth P. Wine Manager Austin North Lamar.