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This Tuesday we are featuring highly rated wines from South Africa, Chile, Spain and Italy.
You won’t want to miss it!

HOLLYWOOD VINE WINE TASTING
Tuesday, May 21st 2013
6:00-9:00 PM
No charge for tastings

2012 A A Badenhorst Family Wines Secateurs Chenin Blanc
South Africa
Has a light but pure bouquet with lemon peel, grapefruit and hints of wet wool. The palate is crisp and vibrant on the entry with touches of lanolin and litchi nuts. This is so well balanced – uncomplicated but delicious. Adi Badenhorst is the charismatic winemaker who alongside Eben Sadie has put Swartland on the map. Outspoken, opinionated and talented, his charisma rubs off upon the wines he creates. Moreover, they are available at extremely affordable prices and serve as a perfect introduction to the delights of Adi’s and Swartland’s wines. 92 Pts Wine advocate
BTG $6.25 Retail $14.99

2011 Herencia Altes Garnatxa Negra
Terra Alta, Spain
Another incredible value and full-throttle wine made from 100% Grenache, Herencia Altes’s vineyards are situated high on the hillside above the village of Batea, where grapes have been grown since the 15th century. This offering, from very old vines and aged completely in concrete, is a naked, unadulterated, unmanipulated effort with great minerality (from the chalky, limestone soils) and an intensity and richness (from the old vines) that are normally found in $50+ wines. This outstanding 2011 offers loads of kirsch, raspberry, licorice, garrigue and chalky minerality. Medium to full-bodied and dense. A killer value, it is a custom cuvee made for Eric Solomon by proprietor Nuria Altes.
91Pts Wine Advocate
BTG $5.50 Retail $11.99

2010 Bodegas Teso la Monja Almirez Tempranillo
Toro, Castilla Leon, Spain
Comes from a vineyard planted at an altitude of 2,300 feet. The wine was aged 12 months in mostly French oak (30% new). This fabulous, inky/purple-colored wine exhibits notes of violets, graphite, licorice, blackberries and cassis. Full-bodied and rich with silky tannins as well as abundant minerality, this super-rich, full-throttle 2010 can be enjoyed over the next decade. 94 Pts Wine Advocate
BTG $11.00 Retail $28.99

2009 Vina Ventisquero Cabernet Sauvignon Grey Single Block Trinidad Vineyard
Maipo Valley , Chile
Includes 6% petit verdot. Full ruby. Intense, spice-accented aromas of cherry, blackcurrant, cured tobacco and rose oil, with suave vanilla and cracked pepper notes gaining strength with air. Juicy, penetrating red and dark berry flavors are complemented by notes of vanilla bean and licorice, with a spicy quality contributing back-end cut. Closes with very good energy and focus, leaving sweet cherry-cola and smoke notes behind. 91 points Stephen Tanzer
BTG $8.75 Retail $21.99

2009 REMO FARINA Ripasso 65% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, 5% Molinara, 10% other grapes
Veneto, Italy
A great red wine obtained by respecting pure tradition. The first fermenting process is carried out in autumn. At the beginning of spring it is then re-fermented (“ripassato”) with Amarone grape seeds soaked in wine. This process gives the wine form, personality, aromas and colour. Garnet ruby red, Intense and peppery with notes of leather, plum and cherry jam, liquorice and ginger, solid, vigorous and balanced.
BTG $8.75 Retail $21.99

Don’t forget this Monday is chess and backgammon night. Bring your board, skill and thirst.
7 Pm
The Basketball game will be on as well!

HOLLYWOOD VINE WINE TASTING
Tuesday, May 14th 2013
6:00-9:00 PM
No charge for tastings

2011 The Furst Pinot Blanc
Alsace, France
On the palate, it is well constructed with a light aftertaste that harmonizes beautifully with an honest acidity, making this a wonderful, easy drinking wine. Exhibits the classic pale golden color with a delicious nose of white flowers, pears and carnations. Pleasant finish filled with white fruit.
BTG $7.00 Retail $16.99

2011 Recuerdo Torrontes
La Rioja, Argentina
It has a very attractive bouquet that is well-defined, akin to a well-defined Viognier. There are notes of nectarine, orange-blossom and pear pith. The palate is crisp on the entry with a tang of fresh ginger that dovetails into notes of dried apricot, honeysuckle, passion fruit and dried herbs. This is a superb Torrontes, surfeit with vigor and personality. 90 Pts Wine Advocate
BTG $7.75 Retail $18.99

2011 Raptor Ridge Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley, Oregon
Light and appealing, with pretty currant and spice flavors, persisting nicely on the delicate finish. 89 Pts Wine Spectator
BTG $10.75 Retail $27.99

2010 Bonfanti Familia Malbec
Mendoza, Argentina
Dark ruby. This is an impressive fruit forward and complex Malbec from a 100+-year old vineyard in Perdriel. It offers aromas of black cherry and plum with notes of earthiness and minerals. Aged in used French oak for 12 months and a year in the bottle, it is rich and full in the mouth with excellent depth of flavor. It is also beautifully balanced with good acidity and firm tannins on the finish. Great value. 91+ Pts
BTG $8.25 Retail $20.99

2010 Jax Y3 Taureau Red Blend
North Coast, California
79% Merlot, Sonoma; 12% Cabernet Franc, Napa; 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa
This dark ruby, Bordeaux blend unveils aromas of dark cherry, cocoa, and a hint of anise. The Merlot (sourced from the Dry Creek Valley) provides a canvas for a balanced wine with soft fruit nuances and structured tannins. Balancing the Merlot beautifully, the earthy Cabernet Franc lends a savory characteristic with hints of anise while the Cabernet Sauvignon provides dark fruit and rich color.
BTG $9.75 Retail $24.99

HOLLYWOOD VINE WINE TASTING
Tuesday, May 7th 2013
6:00-9:00 PM
No charge for tastings

2011 La Merika Chardonnay
Central Coast California
Medium body with light tannins and balanced by good acidity with a Juicy and full finish. Aromas of tropical fruit ,lemon spice and vanilla.
Flavors of pineapple, melon and toasty oak.
BTG $5.50 Retail $11.99

2011 Steele Shooting Star Sauvignon Blanc
Sonoma, California
Fresh, crisp wine with plenty of bright, lively fruit. It has notes of fig, melon, gooseberry and a hint of honey. On the palate, this “lip-smacking good” wine shows fresh grapefruit, gooseberry and tart lime, with a generous, crisp acidic finish.
BTG $6.25 Retail $14.99

2011 King Estate Acrobat Pinot Noir
Oregon
Light and fruity, with floral and red berry flavors dancing exuberantly, like a young Beaujolais. Finishes with polish.
88 Pts Wine Spectator
BTG $7.75 Retail $18.99

2010 Salentein Malbec Reserve
Mendoza, Argentina
This juicy red offers a floral mix of raspberry, cassis and blackberry fruit notes, backed by bright acidity and a fine, minerally finish.
88 Pts Wine Spectator
BTG $7.75 Retail $18.99

2010 Writer’s Block Zinfandel
Lake County, California
A medium to full bodied red wine showing its varietal characters of red fruit, spice, clove, herbal tea, and bramble with approachable aromatics that open quickly in glass. The aromatics are complex, and move from red fruit to green herb and some kind bramble, some toasted oak, to citrus transitions occur fairly quickly. A supple mouth-feel shows bright fruit flavor transitioning into an accentuated finish with bright acidity and some spice. Significant tannins on the finish, textually good and young, prolonged after-taste increasing as wine continues to breathe.
BTG $7.00 Retail $16.99

HOLLYWOOD VINE WINE TASTING
Tuesday, April 30th 2013
6:00-9:00 PM
No charge for tastings

NV Adami Prosecco 13 Garbel
Veneto, Italy
Endowed with notable varietal character in its white peaches, pears and flowers. This is a beautiful, crisp Prosecco loaded with personality that comes though in the clean, mineral-laced finish. 89 Pts Wine Advocate
BTG $7.50 Retail $17.99

2012 A To Z Pinot Gris
Oregon
Intense aromatics of lime blossom, nectarine, tangerine, melon, wet stone and guava that build into aromatics of nutmeg, Bing cherries and kiwi. The palate is concentrated, ripe and succulent with wonderful lush fruit and mineral notes. The wine moves seamlessly into a finish that goes on for some time before finishing crisply. The lasting impression of the wine is great purity and intensity balanced by wonderful juiciness and succulence. 88 pts Wine Spectator
BTG $6.25 Retail $14.99

2010 Terra Sigilata Filon Grenache
Calatayud, Aragon, Spain
Sourced from 30- to 40-year-old vineyards. It offers up notes of smoke, mineral, and wild cherry that mingle with layers of ripe cherry fruit on the palate. This savory offering over-delivers in a big way.
BTG $5.50 Retail $10.99

2008 Elyse C’EST SI BON
Napa
C’est Si Bon (It’s so good!), is made from grapes indigenous to the Rhone Valley in Southern France, yet very well suited to the terroir of the Sierra Foothills. This wine has intriguing aromas of red stone fruit, black raspberries, cassis, tangerine peel, and pomegranate along with hints of earth, wild game, and herbes de Provence. On the palate, flavors of ripe plums, bright cherries, wild berries and a hint of chocolate lead to a creamy, sensuous mouth feel and genuinely long finish. Full bodied and amazingly well balanced with vibrant fruit, subtle tannins, and bright acidity. It has great depth, balance, and finesse – and is way too easy to drink.
BTG $9.25 Retail $22.99

2010 Martin Ray Cabernet
Sonoma County
Soft, sweet clove overtones back aromatics thick with smoky vanilla and a whisper of anise. This pretty and intense wine with a nice, luscious mouth-filling character is full of dark, lightly smoked, sweet fruit, layered with rich texture and a mellow tannic backbone.
BTG $8.00 Retail $19.99

This Tuesday we travel to the Hall of Fame of Wine Country’s: Italy & France

HOLLYWOOD VINE WINE TASTING
Tuesday, April 23rd 2013
6:00-9:00 PM
No charge for tastings

NV Fantinel Rosé Brut Pinot Noir-Chardonnay
Veneto, Italy
Fresh, crispy and showing lots of tangy raspberry, citrus and peach fruit; racy, bright, clean and elegant with real style.
BTG $6.25 Retail $14.99

2010 The BRET BROTHERS MÂCON-UCHIZY Chardonnay
Burgundy, France
Comes from East facing, 50+ year old vines, hand picked and oak aged for 11 months. Toasted hazelnut and pear of the nose, with lots of fruit, acidity and minerality on the palate. Lush mouth feel. Very balanced.
BTG $9.75 Retail $25.99

2010 Eric Texier Cotes Du Rhone
Southern Rhone Valley, France
A bright, racy, floral style, with delicious red currant and cherry fruit carried by mouthwatering acidity. Shows nice definition through the red licorice-tinged finish. Pure.
BTG $6.25 Retail $14.99

2009 Foradori Teraldego
Trentino Alto Adige, Italy
A big wine with huge fruit that largely masks much of the wildness that is typically present in this indigenous red grape. There is no shortage of intensity and sheer personality here. 90 Pts Wine Advovate
BTG $9.50 Retail $24.99

2009 Monte Bernadi Chianti Classico Reserve Sangiovese (95%), Canaiolo Nero (5%)
Chianti , Tuscany, Italy
Ruby red Clean, intense, ripe black cherry, blueberry, rose, vanilla. Elegant, warm, rich, medium to full-bodied, quite soft, fresh, balanced, harmonious, long persistence.
BTG $9.75 Retail $25.99

This Tuesday we’re featuring a very famous and respected California Winery Ferrari-Carano.
Since 1985, Ferrari-Carano has been a leading producer of world class, nationally acclaimed wines. Vintage after vintage, the wines exhibit a remarkable consistency of style and elegance. Unlike their corporate competitors, Don and Rhonda Carano’s uncompromising commitment to quality and excellence is a reflection of their desire to produce memorable wines that enhance the pleasures of gracious entertaining and not focus on short-term financial goals.

HOLLYWOOD VINE WINE TASTING
Tuesday, April 16th 2013
6:00-9:00 PM
No charge for tastings

2011 Bella Luce Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscat Canelli
Sonoma
Fragrant and light wine with refreshing acidity that is made from varieties that complement one another in aromas, flavors and texture. Bella Luce has delicious layers of Muscat, honeydew, orange, lychee, pineapple, peach and apple, along with lingering cream, vanilla, lemon and a floral finish.
BTG $6.25 Retail $14.99

2012 Fume Blanc ( Sauvignon Blanc)
Sonoma
Has aromas of orange blossom, quince, white peach, Meyer lemon and mango complemented by flavors of pineapple, pear and guava. This wine has bright acidity and crisp freshness from the cool, stainless steel tank fermentation, while the subtle oak character from barrel aging adds, body, complexity and depth.
BTG $5.75 Retail $12.99

2010 Siena 74% Sangiovese, 14% Malbec, 8% Syrah, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon
Sonoma
Delicious aromas and flavors of fresh-picked blackberries, raspberry jam, cola, cinnamon and clove. Sweet oak notes of vanilla and butterscotch complement lingering tart cherry, cranberry and strawberry. A wine with nice acidity and refined, elegant texture, SIENA has tannins that are showy and evenly coat the palate.
BTG $8.75 Retail $21.99

2010 Merlot
Sonoma
This is a velvety wine with a complex nose of fresh-picked blackberries, black tea, cedar, red cherry and licorice. A fleshy and generous mouthfeel is followed by notes of bittersweet cinnamon, mocha and tobacco. This wine has full, generous tannins that coat the palate, impressive length and lasting acidity.
BTG $9.25 Retail $22.99

2010 Cabernet
Sonoma
Delicious, ripe blackberries, blueberry pie, cassis and cedar aromas delight with a smooth and harmonious mouthfeel that boasts flavors of Bing cherry, boysenberry syrup, graham cracker and milk chocolate. Velvety tannins generously coat the palate while the finish is supple and long with vanilla and caramel notes from French oak aging.
BTG $9.75 Retail $24.99

If your considering our wine class, you need to call ASAP. We only have a few seats remaining!

This Tuesday we’ll taste wines from 5 different Countries. We hope to see you.

HOLLYWOOD VINE WINE TASTING
Tuesday, April 9th 2013
6:00-9:00 PM
No charge for tastings

NV Bodegas Pinord Cava Dibon Brut Reserve
Penedes, Spain
Based on the classic Cava grape varieties with a secondary fermentation after 16 months in bottle. It has a simple bouquet that has pleasant, light floral aromas. The palate has a crisp citric entry with touches of Clementine and grapefruit with fine delineation towards the fresh, apple-y finish. 88 Pts Wine Advocate
BTG $5.50 Retail $11.99

2011 Luigi Tacchino Gavi di Gavi
Piedmont, Italy
Crisp, fresh 2011 with no time in oak. Aromas of grapefruit, lemon blossom and green apples emerge from this light-bodied white wine that is
refreshing and delightful
BTG $7.00 Retail $16.99

2010 Château de Brondeau
Bordeaux, France
This is lively with notes of plum skin, cherry preserves and fig wound at the core, while roasted wood spice and anise hints flitter around. Features solid grip and stays racy through the finish, displaying an echo of mocha. 90Pts Wine Spectator
BTG $7.50 Retail $17.99

2011 Bodegas y Vinedos O Fournier Urban Uco Tempranillo Malbec
Mendoza, Argentina
A blend of 50% Tempranillo and 50% Malbec that spent 3 months in oak. Deep purple in color, with an inviting bouquet of smoke, blackberry, and blueberry, on the palate it is loaded with flavor, depth, and length. This stunning overachiever may be the finest value in my Argentina tastings. Buy it by the case. 91 Pts Wine Advocate
BTG $6.00 Retail $13.99

2008 Mercer Cabernet
Columbia Valley, Washington
Cassis and toasted oak mingle with ripe cherry and cocoa in the nose and continue on the palate with additional complexities of forest floor, sweet earth and spice revealed with air. Textured, full-bodied and long; supple tannins support the fruit which is framed by fresh acidity. Approachable and elegant upon release, this wine will age nicely and increasingly show its depth and additional complexities over time.
BTG $9.50 Retail $23.99

Hollywood Vine Class room style Wine Class
April 13th 3:30-5:30 pm

We’d like to invite you to another in a continuing series of classes conducted by our resident wine Guru and friend, Tal Cohen. He’s been racking his brain for months trying to think of a subject that would be informative, fun and stimulating. This month’s subject: California! We will go from the tippity top of the California coast all the way down to the golden shores of Santa Barbara and everywhere in between to discuss exactly what, where, how and why California is so great for making wine. We will taste a total of 10 wines aimed at demonstrating to you why certain enclaves excel at growing certain grapes. Napa Cab? Monterey Pinot? Alexander Valley Zin? We’ll have them all to taste and by the end of it you’ll leave a lot more knowledgeable or at least you’ll feel that way… We hope to see you all there, seats are limited so RSVP early.

As usual this is a RSVP only class. Please call or e-mail ASAP with a
credit card # to reserve space. We will sell out and have a waiting list. Therefore if you have to cancel you must call us no later than
Thursday the 11th so we have some time to fill the spot(s). Your card will be charged if you no show.
Please RSVP ASAP 954 922 2910
$30.00 per person
APRIL 13th 3:30pm-5:30PM

This Monday 4/1 evening welcomes the return of Movie Night at Hollywood Vine. We have a terrific film to begin the series, the Academy Award winning SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN. If you haven’t already seen the film you will not want to miss this. SEARCHING FOR SUGARMAN tells the incredible true story of Rodriquez, the greatest 70′s icon who never was. After being discovered in a Detroit bar, Rodriquez’s sound struck two renowned producers and they signed a record deal. But when the record bombed, the singer disappeared into obsurity. A bootleg recording found it’s way into apartheid South Africa and, over the next two decades, he became a phenomenon. The film follows the story of two South African fans who set to find out what really happened to their hero.
Showtime 7pm

HOLLYWOOD VINE WINE TASTING
Tuesday, April 2nd 2013
6:00-9:00 PM
No charge for tastings

2011 DeMartino Lagado Chardonnay Reserve
Coquimbo, Chile
This white delivers a taut mix of smoke, butterscotch, apple brûlée and pineapple notes on a full, round frame. Rich, with enough acidity to prop up the finish. 89 Pts Wine Spectator
BTG $6.25 Retail $14.99

2009 Moshin Pinot Noir
Russian River, Sonoma
Alluring aromas of black cherries, earth, rhubarb and spices greet the nose followed by full and round flavors of rich red fruit, baking spices and a tinge of vanilla. Beautiful mid-palate and lingering finish. Impeccably balanced – classic Russian River.
BTG $8.75 Retail $21.99

2009 Whitehall Lane Merlot
Napa Valley
Rich and plush, but nicely structured, with black cherry and toasty vanilla aromas and soft red currant, cedar and spice notes. A touch of herb comes in with the ripe tannins on the finish. 91 Pts Wine Spectator
BTG $10.75 Retail $27.99

2010 Tait Ballbuster Blended of 77% Shiraz, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Merlot
Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia
The Ballbuster gives a very deep garnet purple color and pronounced notes of spiced blackberries, blueberry pie filling and stewed plums with hints of freshly cracked black pepper and fenugreek. Very full bodied and richly fruited, it has a good line of crisp acidity lending lift and a medium to firm level of velvety tannins, finishing long and peppery. 90 Pts Wine Advocate
BTG $8.25 Retail $20.99

2009 Mettler Old Vines Zinfandel
Lodi, California
Full of personality and shows it off with its refined core of luscious, lively flavors. Pleasing aromas of dark cherry, candied apple and toasty oak offer a hint of minerality. Bold and intense, yet complex wild berry, ripe cherry and plum flavors are balanced by a smoky note of espresso and exotic spice. The soft-edged tannins are kept bright and juicy by a pleasing seam of acidity while the flavors build richness and concentration on the finish, leaving you with a pleasant hint of vanilla-scented oak along the way. This wine packs a lot of flavor, yet manages to hold a measure of finesse and grace.
BTG $8.75 Retail $21.99