The Wine List
Published: Wed, Dec. 06, 2006 12:00AM
Modified Wed, Dec. 06, 2006 02:59AM
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closeEach week, a Triangle wine shop recommends wines in three price ranges: under $10, $10 to $20 and more than $20. Wines mentioned are available locally; prices are suggested retail.
LOWES FOODS, THROUGHOUT THE TRIANGLE
Deal: Segura Viudas Brut, nonvintage, $5.99. Hints of smoke, cocoa and dry spices combine with ripe apple fruitiness and citrus and mineral flavors; a perfect match for simple grilled shellfish of any kind.
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Moderation: Biltmore Estate Methode Champenoise-Brut, nonvintage, $14.99. This refreshing blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier offers a good balance of citrus and strawberries with hints of honey and raspberries; serve with oysters, seafood, berries and Brie.
Splurge: Moet & Chandon White Star, nonvintage, $42.99. A balanced blend of three vine varieties (Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay) that reveals soft aromas of peach and a crisp, refreshing finish; serve with fish dishes or a variety of appetizers, including smoked fish, cheese and crackers or pate.
Tastings
3 CUPS 431 W. Franklin St., #15, Chapel Hill. Wine Class, Native grapes of Italy, 7 p.m. today. $20. 968-8993, www.3cups.net/.
ACME FOOD AND BEVERAGE 101 E. Main St., Carrboro. Champagne Dinner, 6:30 p.m. Sunday. 968-1884.
ANIMALL ADOPTION CENTER Prime Outlets, 1001 Airport Boulevard. Morrisville. Hops for Hounds, Beer tasting to benefit AniMall Pet Adoption Center, 6-9 p.m. Saturday. $10 includes unlimited beer and appetizers. www.animall.org.
ANYTIME WINES 2425 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary. Wine Tasting, 4 p.m. Friday; 1 p.m. Saturday. Free. 303-9463.
CHATHAM HILL WINERY 3500 Gateway Center Blvd., Morrisville. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m-5 p.m. Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. 1-5 p.m. New Release Celebration: Sweet Carolina Pomegranate, Saturday-Sunday. Free. 380-7135, www.chathamhillwine.com.
SEABOARD WINE TASTING BAR Seaboard Station, Raleigh. Wine Tasting Bar, noon-4 p.m. Saturday. Free. 831-0850.
A SOUTHERN SEASON University Mall, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. Fridays Uncorked: Port, 5 p.m. Friday. $15. Saturday Wine Night: Jay's Picks, 6 p.m. Saturday. $30. 929-7133, www.southernseason.com/.
TAR HEEL WINE TRADERS 117 W. Main St., Youngsville. Wine tasting, 5-8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. 570-0016, www.tarheelwinetraders.com.
TOTAL WINE AND MORE -- BRIER CREEK 8381 Brier Creek Parkway, Raleigh. Great Wines for Holiday Entertaining, Crossroads Shopping Center, 333 Crossroads Blvd. Cary. Triangle Plaza, 6105 Capital Blvd. Raleigh. 4216 The Circle at North Hills St. Suite #115. Patterson Place, 3615 Witherspoon Blvd. Durham. Saturday. 293-0362, www.wineaccess.com/store/totalwine-briercreek/welcome.html.
THE WINE MERCHANT -- CARY 4240 NW Cary Parkway, Cary. Wine Tasting, Spanish wines, noon-4 p.m. Saturday. Free. 469-1330, www.thewinemerchantinc.com/.
WINE MERCHANT -- RALEIGH 1214 Ridge Road, Raleigh. Wine Tasting, California vs. France, noon-4 p.m. Saturday. Free. 828-6929.
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