Winemaking is an ancient
endeavor perfected on more
than one continent.
we
MARLBOROUGH,
NEW ZEALAND
KNOWN FOR:
Sauvignon Blanc
WHY IT’S SPECIAL:
Sunny, dry and
relatively cool
conditions provide a
slow ripening process.
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TRY KIM CRAWFORD
*SAUVIGNON
BLANC
SONOMA,
CALIFORNIA
KNOWN FOR:
Chardonnay
WHY IT’S SPECIAL:
Long, dry and mild
sunny days plus cool
nights and fog are ideal
for growing grapes.
TRY LA CREMA SONOMA
*COAST
CHARDONNAY
RHÔNE VALLEY,
FRANCE
KNOWN FOR:
Grenache, Syrah
WHY IT’S SPECIAL:
Wine, fine anytime,
is especially welcome
around Valentine’s Day.
Warm up a cold winter’s
eve with an outstanding
selection of wines from
Hy-Vee. Our wine experts
weigh in on some of their
favorites to pour for this
romantic holiday.
Varying soils and
climates in the region
allow a range of grape
varieties to be grown.
TRY M. CHAPOUTIER
*BELLERUCHE
ROUGE
CHIANTI REGION,
TUSCANY, ITALY
KNOWN FOR:
Sangiovese
WHY IT’S SPECIAL:
The ideal climate
contributes to a
4,000-year-old
winemaking tradition.
TRY BANFI CHIANTI
*CLASSICO
DOCG
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raise
a glass
WHERE
IN THE
WORLD?
“Generally,
it’s best to
drink wines
starting
from lightest
to fullest,”
says Hy-Vee
certified
sommelier
Blair
Zachariasen.
“Also, start
with the
driest wines
and finish
with sweeter
wines. These
rules lend
themselves
to the
progression
of a typical
meal.” For
example,
she would
pair a
sparkling
wine with an
appetizer,
a dry rosé
with salad,
and a sweet
wine with
dessert.
label
mate
A WINE BOTTLE LABEL IS LIKE
A BOOK JACKET. THE FRONT
IS DESIGNED TO BE UNIQUE
AND EYE-CATCHING, WHILE
THE BACK PROVIDES INSIGHT
ABOUT WHAT’S INSIDE.
Style
THE VARIETY OF GRAPES
USED TO MAKE THE WINE
Vintage
THE YEAR THE GRAPES
WERE HARVESTED; SOME
WINES ARE BLENDS OF
SEVERAL VINTAGES.
Producer
WHO MADE THE WINE.
Region
WHERE THE GRAPES
WERE GROWN.
Amount and
Alcohol Content
THE AMOUNT OF WINE
(750 ML) AND ALCOHOL
BY VOLUME (12.5%)
Importer
WHO IMPORTED THE
WINE, IF APPLICABLE.
DESSERT WINE TIP:
“THE WINE SHOULD
ALWAYS BE A BIT
SWEETER THAN THE
DESSERT OR THE
WINE WILL TASTE TOO
BITTER AND ACIDIC
COMPARED TO THE
SUGARS IN THE
SWEET TREAT,” SAYS
HY-VEE SOMMELIER
BLAIR ZACHARIASEN.
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