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Wednesday, December 9, 2015

GIVE THE GIFT OF WINE: Mission Wines Holiday Gift Boxes Now Available



'Tis the Season...

The holidays are here and Mission Wines is ready to help you with all your wine gift needs. We have assembled a great selection of holiday gift box sets that are guaranteed to please clients, friends, and family. Our offering covers a range of wine styles in a variety of pricing options which include our elegant wooden gift boxes and festive bow. We can ship to many states in the USA. Supplies are limited.  Call (866) FOR WINE, email info@missionwines.com or visit us to place your orders today!

1. California Classic Two-Bottle Gift Box (49.99)  Made by Lane Tanner of Hitching Post fame, this is cool-climate California winemaking at its best.

2013 LUMEN SANTA MARIA VALLEY CHARDONNAY
Citrus and creamy tropical fruit notes lead to a succulent palate kept fresh by bright acidity, with a lingering note of almond on the finish.  92 WE

2013 LUMEN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY PINOT NOIR
Aromas and flavors of cherry and raspberry leap from the glass, leading to a silky, seamless palate accented by notes of baking spice. 91 WE

2. Sommelier Selection Two-Bottle Gift Box (79.99A pair of elegant wines from two of the world’s great wine-producing regions makes this the ultimate connoisseur’s gift.

2014 PATRICK PIUZE "TERROIR DE COURGIS" CHABLIS
From the excellent 2014 vintage comes this elegant Chablis made by the talented Patrick Piuze. Flinty lemon aromas with focused minerality.

2005 LA RIOJA ALTA "VINA ARDANZA" RESERVA RIOJA
La Rioja Alta is one of the Rioja region’s most famous bodegas.  Elegant and complex, this is an exceptional value in old-school Rioja. 92 WS,  92 ST

3. Artisan Champagne Single-Bottle Gift Box (84.99)  One of Champagne’s most respected houses, Jacquesson produces terroir-based cuvees of exceptional quality. Exclusively Grand and Premier Cru fruit is used for the 738 Cuvee. 92 WS

JACQUESSON CUVEE 738 EXTRA BRUT CHAMPAGNE
According to Robert Parker: “Most Champagne fans are familiar with the house’s 700-series…which remain absolutely delicious.”
4. Napa Valley Legends Two-Bottle Gift Box (129.99) Two iconic wines for the California collector.

2012 INGLENOOK “CASK” NAPA VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON
From one of the greatest vintages in recent history in Napa Valley comes this outstanding Cabernet from the historic Inglenook estate. Originally produced between 1934 and 1964, Inglenook "Cask" wines were among the best Cabernets ever made and are making a serious comeback with the 2012 vintage which should age beautifully for 20-25 years. 93 RP, 92 AG

2013 CHATEAU MONTELENA NAPA VALLEY CHARDONNAY
After 45 years of winemaking including the historic defeat of the French competition in the 1976 Judgment of Paris tasting, Montelena continues to produce one of the California’s most elegant expressions of Chardonnay.   

5. Tour de France Three-Bottle Gift Box (249.99)  For the collector or enthusiast, a set of three wines from France’s most famous wine regions to enjoy now or add to the cellar.

2012 JOSEPH VOILLOT VOLNAY "VIEILLES VIGNES", BURGUNDY
Known as the “winemaker’s winemaker”, Jean-Pierre Voillot is one of the most respected vignerons in the region. This shows the finesse, purity and terroir-driven expression that is the quintessence of Burgundy.

2012 HAUT BAILLY, PESSAC-LEOGNAN, BORDEAUX
This noble red is rich in black fruit with classic Pessac elegance in the form of graphite notes and seamlessly integrated of oak. Perfectly balanced, this can age at least two decades. 93-95 WE, 94 JS, 91-93 RP, 93 WS, 92 ST

2012 LE VIEUX DONJON CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE, RHONE VALLEY
A southern Rhone classic, this traditional Grenache-based blend shows all medley of garrigue, lavender, pepper, cassis and black fruit and flavors that make the great wines of this region so famous. 92-94 ST, 91-94 RP

6. Custom Gift Sets
Let the pros--us!--select the best wines within your style parameters for a unique, customized gift. Choose from one, two, three, or six bottle wooden gift box options. Other packaging options available too. Please contact us for more details. 

Also Available:

Mission Wines Gift Cards  Purchase online or contact us for a custom amount.

Mission Wines Wine Club Memberships Covering a range of interests and budgets, our three offerings include two bottles per month:

·       Mission Wines Explorer Wine Club  $34.95, plus tax & shipping
·       Mission Wines Premier Wine Club  $64.95, plus tax & shipping
·       Mission Wines Reserve Wine Club  $124.95, plus tax & shipping
 
Happy Holidays and Cheers!

Mission Wines
866-FOR WINE  1114 Mission Street, South Pasadena, CA MissionWines.com    Questions? Email us at info@missionwines.com

Thursday, December 3, 2015

CELEBRATE THE SEASON AT MISSION WINES! Taste, shop and save on our top picks for holiday gifts and entertaining.



IT’S TIME TO PARTY!


 MISSION WINES  PREMIUM PORT TASTING 

AND HOLIDAY SHOPPING BONANZA 


SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5th, 2015


Join us as we kick off the holiday season with a special Port Tasting and Shopping Party at Mission Wines! From 1pm-4pm, we will be featuring a lineup of delicious Ports from the houses of Fonseca, Croft and Taylor, with tasty food-pairings to match. In addition, all day long you can save an extra 10% on our top picks for gifts and entertaining from 10AM-7pm, with complimentary gift wrapping, too. Come for the Port, stay for the savings. This is a shopping party not to be missed!

SATURDAY DECEMBER 5TH
1PM-4PM | $15
Whether you prefer Ruby or Tawny Port, Vintage or blended, this famous Portuguese dessert wine has been warming hearts for centuries. Port makes a timeless gift for any wine lover, and there's no better way to wind down from an evening of feasting and merriment than a nice glass of Port by the fire. A 10% discount will be offered on Ports featured in the tasting.