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Introducing the University Settlement "Home for the Holidays" Wine Collection
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These outstanding wines were specially selected by Astor's wine experts.
Holiday gift tags fit perfectly over the neck of each bottle.
Not everyone has a guaranteed home for the holidays. And a safety net for families facing eviction and homelessness is especially critical
during the winter season. Whether it's help with government rights and benefits, issues of domestic violence, abuse, hunger or even emergency
rent assistance, University Settlement's skilled staff provides free services for each and every person who walks through the door.
A case of 12 Bottles (item #18874) - $149.99
Three bottles each of four delicious wines.
2005 Cuarto Pasos, Bierzo (Red, Spain)
Coming from 80-year-old vines grown on the hillsides of Bierzo in northeastern Spain, this wine sees only two months of oak, yet possesses layers of flavors and complexity, with black plum and cherry notes, hints of tobacco, and a touch of bittersweet chocolate.
2004 Freisa "Vivace" Monfiorenza, La Casaccia (Red, Italy)
This is lightly sparkling on the palate, just like the Piedmontese enjoy their Freisa. On the dry side, with lively black cherries, spice, and much more. Made by a tiny husband-and-wife winery in Monferrato.
2005 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Spino (Red, Italy)
From a third-generation winery in the north of the Abruzzo region comes this hearty red, which we find to be the essence of voluptuousness. It's packed with dark, mixed berries and shows deep chocolate notes on the finish. The tannins are firm, yet very approachable.
2006 Elizabeth Spencer Sauvignon Blanc (White, California)
This alluring Sauvignon Blanc comes from the winemaking team of Elizabeth Pressler and Spencer Graham. They use 30-year-old vines that produce concentrated, richly perfumed fruit. Extended lees contact lends it a rich mouthfeel, and grapefruit and white flower aromas burst from the glass.
A box of 2 very special bottles (item #18875) - $99.99
Two exceptional wines that make great holiday gifts.
2000 Etrusco — Eturian, Cennatoio (Red, Italy)
Concentrated, elegant, and rich, this 100% Sangiovese Grosso has exquisite blackberry aromas, with notes of smoke, leather and anise. It drinks well today with decanting, but will certainly evolve and improve with age. This is aged in 50% new barrique, but the oak is unobtrusive on the palate.
2005 Meursault "Les Pellans," Dom. d'Ardhuy (White, France)
This is typical Meursault on the palate, with lots of leesy yellow fruit character and excellent concentration thanks to the older vines and the phenomenal vintage. The d'Ardhuy estate has lately had a renaissance that's been nothing short of stunning. Enjoy this for its fresh fruit character in youth, or feel free to cellar it for decades.
Order a case today at www.astorwines.com, or by calling 212-674-7500.
