For February 2012

Boeger Winery
Migliore Reserve 2009
El Dorado

Always one of our favorite Sierra Foothills wineries, Boeger never seems to disappoint. Greg Boeger started the winery in 1974, and for years he drove the tractors, tended the vineyard, and made the wines while wife Sue tended to the business end. Now son Justin is the winemaker, Greg is in charge of the vineyard, and Sue keeps them both grounded to reality. What a winning combination. Although Boeger is perhaps best known for Zinfandel and Barbera, the Migliore Reserve is a most distinctive wine, made from varietals less well known in the United States. The blend may vary from year to year but the principal grape is always Refosco, widely planted in the northeast Friuli region of Italy.

The Migliore Reserve 2009 is a blend of Refosco (52%), Aglianico (32%), and Carignane (16%) - all three grape varieties found in Italy. This present vintage
is basically a north/south blend, the Refosco (northern Italy) and Aglianico (southern Italy), combining to make a delicious, easy drinking wine, with good structure and acidity, and gentle tannins for a perfect food wine. As is our usual custom, we recently enjoyed a bottle with friends with Cotolette alla Milanese (breaded veal cutlets). On another occasion at home, Biba and I tried it with Rigatoni al Forno. Both times it was perfect.

If you have never tasted Refosco, or Aglianico, or Carignane, don't miss this opportunity. For the entire month of February 2012, we are offering the Boeger Migliore Reserve 2009 for $30 per 750 ml bottle. Try something different. You will like it.

Boeger Winery is located at 1709 Carson Road, Placerville, CA. The winery web site is: www.boegerwinery.com