Red Wines

Nebbiolo (Barolo)

With the smell of roses, this makes the wine wonderful for celebrating special occasions, and perfect for the decanter.

This is our most popular red here at Carpe Vinum.  People enjoy the  fullness of flavor and richness of taste.

Cabernet Sauvignon

Our Cab Sauv embodies the quintessence of fine winemaking. Step into the realm of rich, medium/heavy-bodied red wines and revel in the sheer pleasure of creation.

 

Corvina / Valpolicella Amarone

The Corvina is a  Heavy-Bodied Red. Often described as a balanced wine, with structured tannins .  To give that Amarone flavor you can opt to add red wine raisins.  This will add to the sweetness of the wine and richness of taste.

Grenache

Grenache is known for its berry flavors of bright strawberries and raspberries and notes of white pepper.  Its playfulness is almost candy like.  A fun wine for the dinner table.

Malbec

An easy to drink wine  with or without food. Similar to a Merlot, with an added spice and acidity that makes it seem less polished.  Truly a wine for all seasons.

Merlot

Merlot, which in French means The Little Blackbird, is the second most popular red grape in America.

These wines are often said to have a plummy taste and notes of chocolate. It’s also considered to be smooth and very easy to drink.

Pinot Noir

Our Pinot Noir is a medium bodied, balanced wine with richness and elegance.  Flavor profile includes red berries, cherries with hints of mushroom.  Excellent with grilled salmon or any mushroom dish

Shiraz

Rich with a symphony of berries, pepper and smocked meat.  This full body red is rich and robust. 

Sangiovaese

Embrace the taste of Tuscany.  If you prefer a wine that is more robust, medium to heavy bodied, earthy and rustic then this wine is for you.  With dominant tannins and notes of cherries and strawberries this wine will be a treat at the dinner table.

Tempranillo

A balanced taste with a smooth finish.  Medium to heavy bodied.  Rich and satisfying.

Special Order

If you don’t see your wine of choice, not to worry.  The list on this page is what we keep inhouse.  We can likely get any wine you desire in a timely manner. 

White Wines

Pinot Grigio

A zesty white wine, with dry white wine punchy acidic flavor,  Tastes of lemons, limes, green apples, and honeysuckle.

Sauvignon Blanc

This wine is known as a refreshing dry wine that has a great minerality, aromas, and tastes of herbs and grasses.  Wine makers the world over exhibit the bright and fruity characteristics of this grape.

Reisling

This wine is known as a refreshing dry wine that has a great minerality, aromas, and tastes of herbs and grasses.  Wine makers the world over exhibit the bright and fruity characteristics of this grape.

Chardonnay

A symphony of flavors, with a medium body.  Delicate and fruity, often described as smooth and balanced. 

Gewurztraminer

An aromatic wine that embodies the semi-dry, fragrant essence of the renowned Gewurztraminer grape.  Our Gewurztraminer has spicy and floral characteristics that is pleasing and satisfying.

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If you don’t see what you are looking for, there is a good chance I can get it for you with little notice.  Let me know what your favorite white wine is!

Fruit Wines, Rosé & Port

Fruit Wines

We have an abundance of fruit wines.  Both in house and readily available on order.  Truthfully too many to list.  If fruit wine is your desire, call us.  We’ll either have it, or can get it quickly.

 

Rosé / Blush

Zinfandel Blush is often considered a rosé, as it is known to have a distinctively sweet profile.

Rosé wines, including White Zinfandel, are made by juicing red grapes and briefly soaking the juice with skins, typically for 2-3 days, to achieve the pink color.

The process creates a rosé wine with unique characteristics, differing from simply blending red and white wines, which is generally not practiced in quality winemaking

Port

Our premium port is a luscious, full-bodied red dessert wine that rivals the traditional fortified wines savored by connoisseurs. In just six weeks, you’ll revel in your creation’s deep hues and rich sweetness, boasting a warming 17% alcohol content perfect for sipping alongside gourmet cheeses or sumptuous desserts.

Special Order

If you don’t see your wine of choice, not to worry.  The list on this page is what we keep inhouse.  We can likely get any wine you desire in a timely manner.