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Saturday 5/18 – 4-6pm – Wine & Beer Tasting

May 14, 2013 in New Beers, New Wines, Tasting

5.18.2013

LAS ROCAS Rosé 2012
Price:
$12.59* Save: $1.40*           
100% Grenache Rosé. Awesome dried fruit flavors.  Very refreshing warm-weather favorite!

ANGELINE Chardonnay 2011
Price: $13.49* Save: $1.50*                
This wine exhibits classic Chardonnay varietal characteristics – bright fruit flavors and balanced acidity, with hints of French oak.

SWEET BLISS
White NV
Price:
$10.79* Save: $1.20*
Gewurztraminer and the Muscat. Fresh green apple, citrus blossom. Good acidity, pineapple and subtle streak of caramel.

SEAN MINOR
Pinot Noir 2010
Price:
$17.99* Save: $2.00*
It is well-structured and elegant, with lingering spicy/earthy notes and cherry flavors throughout the mid-pallet. The vanilla and toast integrates well with the silky round tannins on the lengthy finish.

PROTOCOLO Red 2010
Price:
$8.99* Save: $1.00*
100% Tempranillo aged for 3 months in American oak. It is a forward, spicy wine with pleasant black fruit flavors, floral and spice aromas, and good balance.

SEAN MINOR Red 2009
Price:
$17.99* Save: $2.00*
30% Merlot, 23% Petit Verdot, 17% Zinfandel, 16% Petite Sirah, 10% Syrah, 4% Malbec.
Blueberries and dark cherry combined with hints of oak spices that coat the palate. The soft tannins and sweet oak balance lead to a long and lingering finish.

ROGUE
Hazelnut Brown
98pts Rate Beer
6pk Price: $11.69* Save: $1.30* – 6.20% ABV – 33IBU

SOUTHERN TIER
IPA
96pts Rate Beer
6pk Price: $8.99* Save: $1.00* – 7.30% ABV

OMMEGANG Gnomegang Blonde
97pts Rate Beer
750ml Price: $16.19* Save: $1.80* – 9.50% ABV – 19IBU

 

Wagner Wine & Spirits -
Paducah’s Premier Wine and Craft Beer Store
The Best Wine and Craft Beer Selection
2700 New Holt Road #B
Paducah, KY 42001

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Saturday 5/4 Tasting CANCELLED – Enjoy the Derby!

April 29, 2013 in Tasting

The Wine & Beer Tasting for this Saturday 5/4 is CANCELLED.
Enjoy the Derby!

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Saturday 4/27 – 4-6pm – Wine & Beer Tasting

April 23, 2013 in New Beers, Tasting

4.27.2013

WINE

Martin Codax Albarino 2009/11
Price:
$15.29* Save: $1.70*           
89pts Wine Enthusiast 2009 Vintage
A crisp, dry finish. Flavors of ripe apple, peach, pear and lemon zest are framed by bright minerality and hints of spice.

J Lohr Chardonnay 2010/11
Price: $12.59* Save: $1.40*                
87pts Wine Enthusiast
Brisk acidity, minerality and pure, clean, long flavors of tangerines, pineapples, pears and honey.  Little oak adds buttered toast notes.

Flip Flop
Moscato NV
Price:
$6.29* Save: $0.70*
Floral aromas, semi-sweet palate, and a soft, lingering finish.

Vina
Borgia 2011
Price:
$8.99* Save: $1.00*
The richness and spice carries through on the palate as the darker fruit tones showing on the nose are brightened by notes of red cherry and pomegranate.

La Posta Pizzella Malbec 2009
Price:
$18.89* Save: $2.10*
89pts International Wine Cellar
Good lift to the spicy blackberry and violet flavors. Finishes with serious broad tannins and very good length.

Milbrandt Cabernet  Sauvignon 2010
Price:
$14.39* Save: $1.60*
90pts
Wine Spectator
Polished, and velvety, layers of black cherry, blackberry, chocolate and spice flavors that linger effortlessly on the extensive finish.

BEER

Stevens Point Drop Dead Blonde
6pk Price: $8.99* Save: $1.00* – 3.50% ABV

Schlafly
Golden Belgian Ale
6pk Price: $9.89* Save: $1.30* – 7.00% ABV – 23 IBU

Smuttynose Noonan Black IPA
94pts Rate Beer
6pk Price: $9.89* Save: $1.30* – 5.70% ABV

 

 

Wagner Wine & Spirits -
Paducah’s Premier Wine and Craft Beer Store
The Best Wine and Craft Beer Selection
2700 New Holt Road #B
Paducah, KY 42001

Saturday 3/9 – 4-6pm – Wine & Beer Tasting

March 5, 2013 in New Beers, New Wines, Tasting

Tasting new EDIT

3.9.2013

Beringer Chenin Blanc 2011
Price:
$7.19* Save: $0.80*           
Lush aromas and flavors of citrus compote, spicy ginger, honey and light nutmeg.

Girl Go Lightly Chardonnay 2012
Price: $12.59* Save: $1.40*                
Our light and crisp Chardonnay is uncorked in style to allow the bright tropical and citrus fruit flavors to shine through.

Ironstone
Obsession Symphony 2010
Price:
$9.89* Save: $1.10*
Delightfully captivating aromas that are markedly floral. Extremely drinkable, this lusciously brilliant and fanciful wine is full of fruit flavors and finishes crisp and clean.

Hahn
Pinot Noir 2011
Price:
$14.39* Save: $1.60*
Dark cherries leading to hints of lavender, violets and a touch of cassis. Balanced wine with good acidity whose flavors are given structure by a light touch of caramelized oak.

Charles & Charles Red 2011
Price:
$12.59* Save: $1.40*
A plush, velvety smooth mouthfeel. The dark fruit and chocolate of the Cab dominates the taste upfront, while the blueberry of the Syrah comes through on the mid-palate. A reasonably long chocolate covered blueberry finish.

Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Price:
$15.29* Save: $1.70*
88pts
Tasting Panel
Smooth and juicy with red plum, tangy raspberry and spice; lively, long and balanced with good length and style.

New Holland
Paleooza
86pts and GOOD Beer Advocate
Price:
$8.09* Save: $0.90* – 4pk

Big Muddy
Brown Ale
88pts Rate Beer
Price:
$5.39* Save: $0.60* – 22oz

Abita Spring IPA
Price:
$8.09* Save: $0.90* – 6pk

 

Wagner Wine & Spirits -
Paducah’s Premier Wine and Craft Beer Store
The Best Wine and Craft Beer Selection
2700 New Holt Road #B
Paducah, KY 42001

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Window World 1st Annual Wine & Chocolate Festival

March 4, 2013 in Special Tasting, Tasting

We had a great time at the Window World 1st Annual Wine & Chocolate Festival!
The Festival benefited the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.  The event was well-attended and Ross and Sara had a great time pouring some delicious wine for the attendees.

wineandchocolate
We poured Charles Smith Kung Fu Girl Riesling and Noble Vines 181 Merlot.

If you tasted them and liked them, visit us and purchase a bottle!

Wagner Wine & Spirits -
Paducah’s Premier Wine and Craft Beer Store
The Best Wine and Craft Beer Selection
2700 New Holt Road #B
Paducah, KY 42001

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Copa Tasting Event Featuring Mrs. Kentucky

March 4, 2013 in Special Tasting, Tasting

The Copa Di Vino Tasting Event Featuring Mrs. Kentucky was a blast.
We had a great time meeting Lindsey Haukom (Mrs. Kentucky) and Pilar (Copa Mixologist).

If you missed the event, we still have plenty for sale!
These are good wines with convenient packaging to boot!

mrskentucky

 

 

Wagner Wine & Spirits -
Paducah’s Premier Wine and Craft Beer Store
The Best Wine and Craft Beer Selection
2700 New Holt Road #B
Paducah, KY 42001

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Window World of Paducah 1st Annual Wine and Chocolate Festival for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

February 27, 2013 in Special Tasting, Tasting

We’ll be at the Window World of Paducah 1st Annual Wine and Chocolate Festival for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital this Saturday.

Come out to this awesome event! It’s for a great cause!

When: Saturday 3/2 11am-4pm
Where: Ohio Room at the Julian Carroll Convention Center
Tickets: Call 270-443-0031 ($10 before event and $15 at the door)

Cynthia’s , Max’s Brick Oven , Purple Toad Winery and others will be there!

We’ll be pouring some wine. Come see us!

 

Wagner Wine & Spirits -
Paducah’s Premier Wine and Craft Beer Store
The Best Wine and Craft Beer Selection
2700 New Holt Road #B
Paducah, KY 42001

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SPECIAL GUEST: Matthew Mangino From Dancing With Our Stars At Our Wine & Beer Tasting this Saturday 2/16 from 4-6pm

February 12, 2013 in Holiday, New Beers, New Wines, Special Tasting, Tasting

Dancing With Our Stars edit

Special Guest Matthew Mangino from Dancing With our Stars will be at our Wine & Beer Tasting this Saturday 2/16 from 4-6pm!
We will have a Gift Basket to raffle off!  Plus we will be taking donations!
Come out to support a great cause!

2.16.2013

WINE

Sassy Bitch Sauvignon Blanc 2010
Price: $8.99* Save: $1.00*
Thriving grapes from the plains and gentle slopes of Chile’s Casablanca Valley deliver the sexy harmony of old world elegance and new world taste.

Tamaya Reserva Viognier / Chardonnay 2008
Price: $14.39* Save: $1.60*                
Deep yellow-straw hue. Ripe, creamy orange blossom and pear nose. A lush entry leads a rounded, moderately full-bodied palate with soft acidity. Rounded, drying finish.

Chateau Ste Michelle
Gewurztraminer 2011
Price:
$9.89* Save: $1.10*
88pts and BEST VALUES
Wine Spectator
Fresh and soft, this brims with spicy pineapple and floral flavors, finishing with mild sweetness.

Old Zin Vines
Zinfandel 2009
Price:
$14.39* Save: $1.60*
A robust Zin from the region’s signature 50-100 year-old vines. Jammy with raspberry, milk chocolate and mocha flavors, soft tannins and a supple mouthfeel.

Layer Cake Malbec 2011
Price:
$14.39* Save: $1.60*
Sweet anise, hints of tobacco, black chocolate, more cherries and exotic spices, layers of jam follow on the palate.

Sassy Bitch Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Price:
$8.99* Save: $1.00*
Good intense colors of violet and red. Fruity mature cherry aromas mixed with vanilla and chocolate. Palate presents good concentration and soft rounded tannins.

BEER

Smuttynose
Shoal’s Pale Ale
92pts Beer Advocate
Price:
$9.89* Save: $1.10* – 6pk

Smuttynose
Old Brown Dog Ale
98pts Beer Advocate
Price:
$9.89* Save: $1.10* – 6pk

Smuttynose Finest Kind IPA
100pts Rate Beer
Price:
$9.89* Save: $1.10* – 6pk

 

Wagner Wine & Spirits -
Paducah’s Premier Wine and Craft Beer Store
The Best Wine and Craft Beer Selection
2700 New Holt Road #B
Paducah, KY 42001

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Valentine’s Day Wine and Champagne Tasting

February 12, 2013 in Holiday, Special Tasting, Tasting

Special Valentine’s Day Wine and Champagne Tasting Thursday 2/14

Last year we introduced our new Tervis water bottles for Valentine’s Day.  This year we have plenty of great last minute Valentine’s Day gift options.

Stay tuned for details on the Tasting!

 

Wagner Wine & Spirits -
Paducah’s Premier Wine and Craft Beer Store
The Best Wine and Craft Beer Selection
2700 New Holt Road #B
Paducah, KY 42001

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Get 10% Off! Come to our Wine & Beer Tasting this Saturday 12/22 from 4-6pm

December 21, 2012 in New Beers, New Wines, Tasting

WINE

Cupcake Pinot Grigio 2011
Price:
$8.99* Save: $1.00*                
The body is full and gives way to a creamy mid-palate, integrating tropical fruits, with the vibrant zing of citrus fruits. It is reminiscent of a pineapple upside down cupcake.

Noble Vines 446 Chardonnay 2011
Price: $11.69* Save: $1.30*                
91pts EXCEPTIONAL Tastings.com
Aromas of apple and peach pies with a silky fruity-yet dry medium body and a juicy ripe pineapple and angel food cake finish.

Funf 5
Sassy White NV
Price:
$7.19* Save: $0.80*
It’s light, fruity and well-balanced with a fresh, clean finish.

Layer Cake
Primitivo 2010
Price:
$14.39* Save: $1.60*
A balance of elegance and power; inky black fruit, spice and white pepper, jammy black cherries, plums, blackberry fruit, truffles, tar, and espresso.

Noble Vines 181 Merlot 2010
Price:
$11.69* Save: $1.30*
86pts HIGLY RECOMMENDED Tastings.com
Aromas of dried berries and cherries and caramelized bacon with a supple fruity-yet-dry medium body and dusty earth finish.

Charles Smith Chateau Smith Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Price:
$19.79* Save: $2.20*
91pts
Wine Spectator ’09 Vintage
Savory and supple. Flavors of cassis, dark berries and pipe tobacco coat the palate for a long and satisfying finish.

BEER

Three Floyds Robert The Bruce
87pts GOOD Beer Advocate
Price:
$9.89* Save: $1.00* – 6pk

Three Floyds
Arctic Panzer Imperial IPA
93pts EXCEPTIONAL Beer Advocate
Price:
$11.69* Save: $1.30* – 22oz

Great Lakes Blackout Stout
93pts EXCEPTIONAL Beer Advocate
Price:
$8.99* Save: $1.00* – 4pk