Join us for a tasting of these new vintages of some Best Buy wines that are delicious, affordable, interesting, and versatile wines. No better way to start the first month of the year than with another four wines priced under $15; wines that give others costing much more a real run for the money. Our search for quality and value is ongoing and it is with great pleasure that we welcome Bill O'Friel, sales representative for these wines, for this tasting. So come on in, grab a glass and join us at the AWM Tasting Bar this Saturday.

2008 Guilhem Moulin de Gassac Blanc; VDP de l'Herault, France The superstar estate of the Languedoc, Mas de Daumas Gassac, also produces a second label of affordable and delicious table wines that have captivated us with their quality. Made from Sauvignon Blanc, Clairette, and Grenache Blanc, this has a fresh zingy Sauvignon feel with lovely texture and a crunchy apple character. A great wine to have as a pre-dinner drink to whet the appetite, this very dry, crisp white wine is loaded with delicious fruit underpinned by a lovely minerality. Try it with seafood, spicy Asian dishes or green salads with goat cheeses.
AWM Regular Price: $10.99 per bottle
Special Tasting Price: $9.89 per bottle or $8.79 by the case

2009 Indaba Chenin Blanc; Western Cape, South Africa This crowd-pleasing quaffer strikes the perfect balance between mouthwatering fruit and crisp acidity. It's packed with luscious tropical, citrus, and white stone fruit, accented with a touch of honey. An ideal party wine, this pairs well with most everything, from salads and light pasta dishes to mild cheeses, sushi, and seafood.
AWM Regular Price: $8.99 per bottle
Special Tasting Price: $8.09 per bottle or $7.19 by the case

2008 Guilhem Moulin de Gassac Rouge; VDP de l'Herault, France Their red wine, made from Syrah, Grenache, Carignan and Cinsault features deep, spicy red fruit flavors with Provencal herb highlights and a bright, spicy cherry fruit-filled finish. It is a super-value if ever there was one! Very versatile with food, this can be matched with grilled fowl or fish and is equally at home with red meats or hors d'oeuvres.
AWM Regular Price: $10.99 per bottle
Special Tasting Price: $9.89 per bottle or $8.79 by the case

2007 Excelsior "Hands" Cabernet Sauvignon; Robertson, South Africa  Excelsior's "Hands" 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon is an extraordinary value. This dark ruby-colored beauty exudes black currant and sweet grape aromas that burst from the glass. This is a medium-bodied, boisterously flavored wine loaded with intense blackberries, black cherries, and cassis. Well-balanced, its ripe fruit comes across as bright and fresh. It should be enjoyed over the next 3 years.
AWM Regular Price: $9.99 per bottle
Special Tasting Price: $8.99 per bottle or $7.99 by the case

Special tasting prices: 10% off the bottle and 20% off by the case, mix or match unless already discounted via a special price or sale price