Each fall, as vintners around the world are tirelessly working to prepare and perform the frenzy of winery activities surrounding the annual harvest, we await the return a special friend at Michael's Wine Cellar in Sarasota.
Wine specialist Tim Hart has been a part of the Michael's On East family for more than a decade, but we only have the great fortune of having Tim on-property in the Store during Sarasota's "season." Tim, a semi-retired teacher, professor and entrepreneur, these days works hard serving fellow wine lovers shopping at Michael's Wine Cellar and he deserves his relaxing summers up north. However, we know he loves to return to Sarasota each October, just in time for our monthly Open House Wine Tasting, in fact!
You may also know about one of Tim's true loves: Wines from Bordeaux!
He's shared just a few of his favorite Bordeaux wines, all available for under $20.00 from Michael's Wine Cellar and
michaelswinecellar.com.
Tim's Top Value Bordeaux Picks
Bordeaux is the largest vineyard appellation in the world. Bordeaux wines are mainly blended from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes with varying proportions of other regional varieties. Many are meant for early drinking, but some producers are making more structured wines that can age for many years. Here are some of Tim's current favorites.
Chateau Marjosse Rouge, 2012
18.95
From the home estate of Pierre Lurton, who produces both Chateau d’Yquem and Cheval Blanc, this wine is solidly made and an exceptional value. It is medium-bodied with rich black cherries and spice flavors. It is a very seductive wine with an excellent balance of fruit and acid. I believe this is the best Marjosse Rouge wine I have ever tasted. It’s been my personal house red wine for 2015!
Chateau Marjosse Blanc, 2013
18.95
This wine is considered a White Bordeaux, again from Pierre Lurton's estate. It is blended from equal parts of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon grapes. It’s crisp, fresh and lively with citrus and white flower notes. It has just the right amount of grapefruit and lime on the palate.
Chateau Tour St. Bonnet, 2010
19.95
The Wine Advocate (WA) calls this wine a “ beautiful sleeper of the vintage.” The WA goes on to say that it’s a “staggering value” in the world marketplace. This wine possesses classic cedar wood, tobacco leaf, black currant and licorice, in a medium to full-bodied layered style. It’s ready to drink now with no cellaring necessary with this treasure. I have personally enjoyed Chateau Tour St. Bonnet wines for over thirty years.
Each fall, as vintners around the world are tirelessly working to prepare and perform the frenzy of winery activities surrounding the annual harvest, we await the return a special friend at Michael's Wine Cellar in Sarasota.
Wine specialist Tim Hart has been a part of the Michael's On East family for more than a decade, but we only have the great fortune of having Tim on-property in the Store during Sarasota's "season." Tim, a semi-retired teacher, professor and entrepreneur, these days works hard serving fellow wine lovers shopping at Michael's Wine Cellar and he deserves his relaxing summers up north. However, we know he loves to return to Sarasota each October, just in time for our monthly Open House Wine Tasting, in fact!
You may also know about one of Tim's true loves: Wines from Bordeaux!
He's shared just a few of his favorite Bordeaux wines, all available for under $20.00 from Michael's Wine Cellar and michaelswinecellar.com.
Tim's Top Value Bordeaux Picks
Bordeaux is the largest vineyard appellation in the world. Bordeaux wines are mainly blended from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes with varying proportions of other regional varieties. Many are meant for early drinking, but some producers are making more structured wines that can age for many years. Here are some of Tim's current favorites.
Chateau Marjosse Rouge, 2012
18.95
From the home estate of Pierre Lurton, who produces both Chateau d’Yquem and Cheval Blanc, this wine is solidly made and an exceptional value. It is medium-bodied with rich black cherries and spice flavors. It is a very seductive wine with an excellent balance of fruit and acid. I believe this is the best Marjosse Rouge wine I have ever tasted. It’s been my personal house red wine for 2015!
Chateau Marjosse Blanc, 2013
18.95
This wine is considered a White Bordeaux, again from Pierre Lurton's estate. It is blended from equal parts of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon grapes. It’s crisp, fresh and lively with citrus and white flower notes. It has just the right amount of grapefruit and lime on the palate.
Chateau Tour St. Bonnet, 2010
19.95
The Wine Advocate (WA) calls this wine a “ beautiful sleeper of the vintage.” The WA goes on to say that it’s a “staggering value” in the world marketplace. This wine possesses classic cedar wood, tobacco leaf, black currant and licorice, in a medium to full-bodied layered style. It’s ready to drink now with no cellaring necessary with this treasure. I have personally enjoyed Chateau Tour St. Bonnet wines for over thirty years.