Vintage values; buy Wines in Pampanga

Philippine Wine Shop reports news about wines: Vintage values

May 29, 2011

If you want a good economic indicator, look no further than the Wine Country palate. Retailers say people are still shopping for bargain wines in big numbers.
And the good news is there are great values to be found that don’t force you to compromise taste. Complexity, yes. But the everyday wine lover can easily survive without a steady diet of high-end perfection.
With that in mind, here are some labels to keep an eye on; they’re tasty and they won’t break the bank. Most are priced at $12 and under with a couple in the $15 range.
Some of the wines are relatively new in Sonoma County circles, while others made the cut simply because they’ve been solid and consistent, vintage after vintage.
Finally, most have shown well in Press Democrat blind tastings.
In our top 10 budget wines, one of the tastiest is Layer Cake shiraz. When you know the back story to this wine, the excitement about it makes sense. Jayson Woodbridge makes this wine — the man who also produces a cult shiraz priced at $250 a bottle at St. Helena’s Hundred Acre Winery.
“I’m taking what I know in making the cult shiraz, the processes, the way we farm and how we work with the wine and using that to make something affordable for people like my grandfather who wasn’t a rich man,” he said. “He could not afford Hundred Acre Shiraz.”
Woodbridge added: “I wanted to make a wine that was an incredible gift or value. People taste the $15 shiraz and say it takes like a $50 to $60 wine.”
Here are the rest of our picks. They’ll all make you feel wine-rich.
REDS
Layer Cake, 2009 South Australia Shiraz, 14.9 percent alcohol. A snappy shiraz with layered flavors of blackberry, black cherry, mocha, chocolate and spice. Long finish.
Evodia, 2009 Altovinum, Old Vines Garnacha, Calatayud Red Wine, Spain, 15 percent alcohol. A juicy red with good acid. Notes of black cherry, herbs and spice. Lingering finish.
Stephen Vincent, 2009 California Pinot Noir, 13.6 percent alcohol. A pinot with great structure. Aromas and flavors of cherry, cassis, currant and cracked black pepper. Nice length.
Borsao, 2009 Garnacha, Spain, 14 percent alcohol. A red with good backbone and bright fruit. Good acid. Notes of black cherry, herbs and spice. Balanced.
Sherman & Hooker’s Shebang, Third Cuvee North Coast Red Wine (Jug), 14.2 percent alcohol. A jug wine with a good concentration of blackberry and black cherry fruit. Nice dose of spice. Good structure. Pricing for the jug breaks out to $10 per bottle.
WHITES
The Birdman, 2010 California Big House Pinot Grigio, 13 percent alcohol. A light and breezy pinot grigio with aromas and flavors of peach, pear and spice. Soft texture.
Cline, 2010 North Coast Viognier, 14 percent alcohol. A layered viognier with notes of dried fig, apricot and honey. Exotic flavors. Nice texture.
Four Vines, 2009 Naked Santa Barbara County Chardonnay, 13.9 percent alcohol. Crisp, with tropical, concentrated flavors. Notes of pineapple, ripe pear and spice. Nice length.
Kung Fu Girl, 2010 Washington State Riesling, 12.5 percent alcohol. A nutty riesling with notes of melon, herbs and honey. Creamy texture. A refreshing, crisp clean finish.
Sean Minor, 2009 Four Bears Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc, 13.5 percent alcohol. A tasty sauvignon blanc with aromas and flavors of grapefruit, lime and herbs. Soft texture.

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Although the Philippines is not known for being the wine capital of Asia, Clark Pampanga is the most frequently visited destination for wine lovers in Cebu, Angeles City and Manila to shop for some good vintage wine. The famous wine shop outside Manila called Clark Wine Center is the largest wine shop in Philippines which offers over 2000 selections of fine vintage wine from all wine regions, vintages spanning over 50 years covering all price ranges.

This wine shop in Clark is highly recommended as one of the best places to buy wine in Pampanga. Clark Freeport is just outside Manila near Subic and Angeles City Philippines is Clark Wine Center. Visitors buy wine in Manila and Pampanga should not miss stopping at this wine shop for a few bottles of fine vintage wines to bring home.

Established in 2002, YATS WINE CELLARS is a wholly-owned business unit of Hong Kong-based Yats International which owns and operates resort, wine shops, wine bars and fine-dining restaurant properties in Clark Freeport in The Philippines. YATS WINE CELLARS caters to a clientele of discerning wine lovers from all over the world. Besides a good selection of wine for everyday enjoyment, YATS offers a unique selection of aged vintage wines made available to wine enthusiasts at remarkably affordable prices. Vintages span over a century and the selection of old- and new-world wines covers all major wine regions.

http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com

Getting to this wine shop in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Freeport Zone Philippines from Manila
Getting to the Clark Wine Center wine shop from Manila is quite simple: after entering Clark Freeport from Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along the main highway M A Roxas. Clark Wine Center is the stand-along white building on the right, at the corner A Bonifacio Ave. From the Clark International Airport DMIA, ask the taxi to drive towards the entrance of Clark going to Angeles City. From Mimosa, just proceed towards the exit of Clark and this wine shop is on the opposite side of the main road M A Roxas.

Best place to buy wine in Clark Pampanga outside Manila near Subic and Angeles City Philippines is Clark Wine Center.

Click here to contact Clark Wine Center in Clark Pampanga for inquiries and orders.

Clark Wine Center
Bldg 6460 Clark Observatory Building
Manuel A. Roxas Highway corner A Bonifacio Ave,
Angeles Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga 2023
0922-870-5173 0917-826-8790 (ask for Ana Fe)

Wine@Yats-International.com

YATS Wine Cellars
Manila Sales Office
3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605
(632) 637-5019 0917-520-4393 ask for Rea or Chay

Wedding couples looking for wedding reception venues and beach wedding venues can log on to this Philippines Wedding Venue web site for free information and assistance:

http://www.PhilippinesWeddingVenue.com

While in Clark, it might be a good idea to enjoy an evening of wine-and-dine in the fine dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar that features an award winning 2700-line wine list. Highly recommended fine dining restaurant in Manila for special occasion is Yats Restaurant & Wine Lounge located in the famous Mimosa Leisure Estate in Clark Pampanga. Situated near this popular restaurant in Clark is the Mimosa Golf Course as well as the Mimosa Clark Casino. This top rated restaurant near Angeles City Pampanga in Clark Philippines is frequently used for private parties and corporate functions such as board meetings and other gatherings. It is located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport Zone. For more information, visit http://www.YatsRestaurant.com

YATS Leisure Philippines is a developer and operator of clubs, resorts and high-class restaurants and wine shops in Clark Angeles Philippines http://www.YatsLeisure.com

Looking for famous tourists spots, places to visit and see, relax and unwind in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines? You may want to check out these sites also:

http://www.LondonPubClark.com

Besides good restaurants to wine and dine near Manila, Subic or in Angeles City Pampanga, Clark Philippines, those requiring assistance for hotel and resort bookings in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines may log on to http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com for more information and reservations.

The lifestyle in Clark Pampanga is quite unique. For more information about shopping, sports, golf, leisure, hotel accommodation, where to see and visit, what to do, where to wine and dine and good places to hang out, relax, have a drink with friends, child-friendly establishments, log on to
http://www.ClarkPhilippines.com

Wine lovers looking for a special bottle or something that is of great value and special discounts might log on to this web site to shop for fine vintage wines
http://www.YatsWineCellars.com

Those visitors who plan to relax and unwind in Angeles City, Subic, Pampanga, Clark Philippines might make an effort to book a room at the famous beach and lake resort Clearwater Resort & Country Club. This famous hotel in Clark Pampanga is frequently visited by families with children looking for a good place in Clark to see, a good holiday destination for the family to relax and unwind in the beautiful outdoor facilities. For more information, log on to www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com