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Most Expensive Bottle of Wine Never Sold!

The most expensive bottle of wine ever sold was the 1787 Chateau Lafite, originally bought by Thomas Jefferson in France. The most expensive bottle of wine never sold was the 1787 Chateau Margaux also purchased originally by Jefferson. This bottle however was knocked over at a wine convention by a waiter and broken. The insurance company payed the owner $225,000 for the bottle. Ironically this bottle of wine was nothing more than a bottle of vinegar, undrinkable and only a collectable.

How Many Bubbles in a Bottle of Champagne?

According to Bill Lembeck's calculations there are approximately 49,000,000 bubbles in a bottle of Champagne. That means that if a bottle of Champagne is $250 you are getting 196,000 bubbles per dollar, an incredible value. So the next time you make a toast you can shock everyone by telling them that there are approximately 8,200,000 bubbles in their glass!

With this new found knowledge take a look at the Champagne selection at Palate!

Relaxation and Tranquility

"Live each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influences of each." -Thoreau

Palate Celler Selection

There are wines that are great values and then there are those mind blowing values where you go all-in. The 2007 Caburnio is one of those amazing wines that you only find once or twice a year. It is a Tuscan blend from the southern part of Tuscany not too far from Rome. Cabernet, Merlot, and Alicante. This is the best red in the store for the money. It has enough fruit for the American palate, but still enough of Italy to let you know where it is from. It was rated a Wine Spectator 92 and is $16.99 a bottle. Here is the rating: "Fresh and focused flavors of black cherry, black currant and herbs that border on jammy, but never cross the line. Supple and smooth, offering ripe tannins and bright acidity for structure, with excellent length." We have 10 cases coming Thursday. If you are looking for a great daily drinking wine to load up on and enjoy over the next few years, do not look any further. It is young enough that it will evolve if you can keep your hands off it. Do not miss this wine. It is going to be one of the best buys of the year and will not last long.
2007 Tenuta Monteti Caburnio $16.99

Angie's Corner

Memorial Day is coming up May 30! It's time to bleach out the cooler, put the picnic blanket in the wash and pick out your summer wines. Let us help you with the 3^rd item on your to-do list! For early summer festivities, I recommend a Pinot Gris and I have 2 from Palate to put in your picnic basket.

Pinot Gris is a perfect summer wine. Typically light, refreshing and crisp, they are a beautiful compliment to the summer sunset. Perfect for sipping and wonderful with your light summer meals, keep one of these in your fridge for an instant crowd pleaser.

Oregon's Acrobat Pinot Gris 2009 would be a beautiful complement to your Memorial Day festivities. This crisp Pinot Gris has hints of melon, green apple and citrus. It is lovely for sipping on your boat before dinner or to accompany your grilled chicken and potato salad. It is also in our $120 case buy Special.

The Sineann Pinot Gris, from Oregon, is also a great choice. The Sineann has big hints of citrus, apricot and little minerality on the finish. We find this to be the best American Pinot Gris we have tried. At $19.99, it is completely affordable elegance for your summer festivities.

A crisp, refreshing pinot Gris is an excellent selection for your Memorial Day weekend festivities. Light and floral on the palate, it will set the tone for a great summer to come.

May your champagne be filled with bubbles,

Angie Ann Makuch

Wine Tasting

Wine Down MAGNUM Tonight 5-7:30 All of the wines are rated 90 points or higher. We will be tasting a Chardonnay from a family with over 40 years of California wine making experience, a Malbec blend from the great Catena family, and a Cabernet made by Paul Hobbs. It doesn't get much better than this!

Table 22 together with Palate: Wine Tasting Dinner

Come enjoy great cuisine paired with amazing French wines at Table 22 on Tuesday, May 24th at 6:30 P.M.! We have hand selected some exquisite wines from lesser known regions of France to compliment our menu designed solely for this wine dinner. You will try wines from Alsace, the Loire Valley, and Languedoc-Roussillon. This five course dinner with wine pairings is only $100 per person. There are only 22 seats available so call 417-335-2675 to make reservations soon!