New Wines for March!

Many people ask about all of our different labels and think that WineShop at Home represents different wineries. However, we do not. We produce our own wines and all 34 or so labels are our own. They are labeled according to appellation, blends, or season and many other reasons. This month is a good example. This month's 4 new wines are our Fleur Bleu weekend wine collection.

Fleur Bleu means Blue Flower which is what you see on the label. Our winemaker notes (included with every wine) explains, "In the early evening, when the shadows fall across the vineyards, one can often spot a perfect flower that in the daylight hour is a bright of hue. But, in the magic of dusk, this shadowed flower becomes Fleur Bleu, lit by a rising moon or an early star. The magic of our Fleur Bleu wines will charm and delight you - revealing their mystery with subtle bursts of fragrance."

This truly describes the 4 amazing wines released this month. The first wine is the Fleur Bleu 2010 White Bouquet ($17.00). Our winemaker took Riesling and Gewurztraminer for the floral aromatics and added Chardonnay to provide the base and structure to the bouquet. The result is a wine with aromas of apple and pear with hints of honey and spice. It is intense and mouth filling while still delicate and complex. The finish is clean and pleasing.

Next, the Fleur Bleu 2010 Muscat ($17.00) was harvested in the Madera appellation in the Central Valley. This sweet, light weight wine has intense aromas of gardenia, white peach and casaba melon with hints of orange and vanilla. The wine has an extraordinary balance of sweetness, aroma and acidity that is sure to delight the Muscat lovers.

Now, onto the reds. Our Fleur Bleu 2008 Six Petals Blend ($22.00)is a unique blend of Syrah, Petite Syrah, Zinfandel, Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. Each wine was fermented separately then blended together prior to aging in barrels. The result is an intense aromatic blend of blackberry jam, strawberry, red delicious apples and plum with hints of spice and leather. It's very smooth with underlying tannin.

Lastly, the Fleur Bleu Mourvedre ($23.00). This varietal is often used in blends, but stands on its own as a distinctly earthy and complex wine. Unknown to many this wine is definitely going to surprise and please. The aromas are rich and earthy of black fruit, brown sugar, spices and vanilla with hints of cherry and eucalyptus. It has a sweetness, but is not a sweet wine. Enjoy it now, or let it age in your cellar for 5-7 years. This is a special weekend wine you will want to have on hand to share with friends.

For ordering information on any of these wines or to arrange for a tasting, feel free to visit my website at, www.SwankyTastings.com