Sensational Beer, Wine, & Cheese at New Pioneer
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n a day and age when everything is virtual and electronic, we are kickin’ it old school with a paper newsletter in the wine, beer, & cheese department at New Pioneer. We seek out unique products made with love – the kind of items you won’t find “just anywhere” – and we want to make it easy for you to find our best-kept secrets. We respect the art and craft that goes into the fine wines, beers, and cheeses in our aisles. We also value the artisans who make them, and the story behind each and every product on our shelves. We are passionate about these special items and are excited to share them with you! – Melissa Arp, Specialties Coordinator
J P A A Let me introduce you to an incredible trio from Michigan’s renowned Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales. These three open-fermented, barrel-aged, bottle-conditioned ales are now in 12.7 oz. bottles. Try them all! The Calabaza Blanca is a Belgian-styled witbier: tart and light, very well balanced, crisp citrus and spice – very refreshing. The Oro de Calabaza is a Franco-Belgian golden ale, where oak meets sour: complex, mildly spicy, very drinkable with a hint of hops. The La Roja is an amber American wild ale: tart and funky with sour fruit and caramel malt; an exceptional example of the Flanders style, and a new favorite of mine. Enjoy! – Joseph, Iowa City
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F C M A small group of Flemish men fell in love with Cahors in southwestern France and wanted to produce a very traditional, authentic French region Malbec, resulting in this 100% Malbec from vines raised with minimal pesticides and meticulously hand-harvested grapes. Spicy notes of white pepper on the nose, this Cahors Malbec is full of ripe tannins and dark fruit. $12.99 – Kathleen, Iowa City and Coralville
S S This very easy drinking Saison pours a hazy, dark gold and is perfect for a warm summer night. Beautiful floral aromas of lemon, orange, and even a little pepper. Medium bodied; yeast and hops balance deliciously! $9.99 – Megan, Iowa City and Coralville
R R P G, This Alsatian style Pinot Gris has notes of citrus, flavors of ripe pears and tropical fruits on the mid-palate, and a mineral finish. The winery was founded in 1995, named after the many birds of prey that live on-site – fostered by a local raptor rehabilitation program – and the winery donates a portion of their proceeds to the cause. The perfect balance of sustainable agriculture with a perfectly balanced wine to pair with any light summer fare! $16.99 – Melissa Arp, Iowa City and Coralville
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Our aged Provolone is a pizza makers’ favorite. Made in Italy from cow’s milk, it belongs to a family of cheeses termed pasta filata, or stretched curd cheese. With age, it develops a spicy, piquant flavor. Mixed with mozzarella, it adds breadth and complexity to pizza toppings and a nice spice to cheese sauces. $12.99/.
This easy-drinking straightforward red is a bit tart with a smooth feel and a cherry finish. Pair with a homemade red sauce spaghetti or good old fashioned goulash with eggplant! $12.99
– Mercedes, Coralville
S B R When New Pi’s Chef B called to tell me this was back, I was SOOOOOOOOOO happy! If you’ve not yet tasted this simple yet dazzling treat, please hurry up and grab some before it’s gone. This is a delightful cheese accompaniment – incredible with blues, aged sheep’s milk cheeses, and creamy fresh Quark or Neufchâtel – and a natural finishing glaze for grilled meats, mushrooms, or fruits (try it on grilled peaches with vanilla bean ice cream!). $21.99/. – Miss Nik, Iowa City Mistress of Wine & Cheese
I G V This grüner is pitch perfect – wet stone, grapefruit, and apricot, all nervy and lithe but packing enough fruit to make a schoolgirl blush. Goodness, this is just flat-out delicious. I’ll be buying this one by the case and you should too. P.S. It helps that this winery is doing everything right. Check out their website – this is the kind of winery it feels good to support. $17.99 – Tom Caufield, Coralville New Pi Wine Guy
– Sam, Iowa City
B C C Bramosia is Italian for “desire.” Check out the label art and then, of course, the contents of the bottle to further the ethereal connection between wine and romance! Flavors of wild strawberry and juicy cherry are framed by dusty tannins and a warm woodsy-spice note that lingers. The blend is 80% Sangiovese / 20% Merlot for beautifully balanced structure. This great summer-weight red is a stunning companion to juicy, sizzling meats, hot off the grill. $16.99 – Miss Nik, Iowa City Mistress of Wine & Cheese
R D This traditional Cheddar with the addition of Welsh Ale is buttery and spicy with a decent amount of heat from mustard seed. Try it on a burger with a crisp pale ale for the perfect dynamic duo! $14.99/. – Megan, Iowa City and Coralville
V D Floral on the nose and loads of black currant and vanilla on the tongue. Fine-grained tannins and hints of licorice and spice round out this mediumbodied Portuguese red. Fantastic for those hot summer nights! $8.99 – Brandon, Coralville
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