Mission Wine Tasting Schedule
A stylish wine tasting bar is
located in the new store, highlighting the
best-of-the-best at weekly wine flights.


Battle of the Blends, Part 2
Mission Wine & Spirits Pasadena
June 23 & 24, 2011
Thursday & Friday
- 4:30pm to
7:30pm
$15/Flight
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Bodegas Borsao 2008 Berola, Spain  Â
Intense cherry color.Remarkable aromatic complexity with hints of dark fruit and toasted and balsamic touches.  Warm and friendly on the palate, with soft tannins, persistent in perfect balance with the alcohol. |
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Villa Creek 2008 Mas de MahaÂ
 "Dark ruby red. An aromic blast of red and black fruit. Bright cherry, raspberry and black cherry flavors. Great purity and balance. Extremely intense, concentrated, focused and rich. Lingering aftertaste."
CellarTracker, 93 points |
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Collide 2009 Red Wine by Mark HeroldÂ
With just 980 cases produced, Collide is winemaker Mark Herold's latest and greatest. This Tempranillo blend will be the hit at your next BBQ or dinner party. Or if you need something inexpensive and easy to enjoy with next Wednesday's leftovers while watching Modern Family, look no further than Collide. |
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JC Cellars 2008 The Impostor RedÂ
The 2008 Impostor is as loaded as a wine can get. Full of over-the-top dark fruits and mysterious aromatics of spiced plum, wild game, graphite and dried currant. It gains depth and traction on the finish with complex minerality and chewy tannin. |
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Ilaria 2008 The Traveling RooÂ
Anna and Mario Monticelli just released their second vintage of Ilaria, named after their 1-year old daughter. While parenting might be new for them, making great wine seems to come naturally. With combined experiences at Chateau Cheval-Blanc, Antinori, Bryant Family, Pina and Trinchero, Anna and Mario made a mere 118 cases of The Traveling Roo. Comprised of Cab, Syrah and Cab Franc, this second vintage offering proves that Anna and Mario have what it takes to make incredible wine at a great price. Full notes of berry with a balance of round tannin make this one of the most fun wines we've tasted in awhile. |
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B Cellars Blend 24 2007 Napa ValleyÂ
Blend 24 is not a bashful blend and represents the best of premium Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah and the noble Sangiovese. The 2007 Blend 24 is bold  in flavor and offers a creative twist on a Super Tuscan style wine. Ripe red raspberry, dried cherries and saddle leather are hallmarks of this wine, leading to a charming finish of incense and exotic sweet spice. 860 cases produced. |
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