12 Top Selling Wines at Flying Horse Wine and Spirits
We’ve put together a list of our 12 top selling wines here at Flying Horse Wine and Spirits. Everyone has their own unique tastes and favorites when it comes to wine, but this list of popular wines in our liquor store is ideal if you’re looking to try something new. These wines are customer approved and are all flavorful wines under $30.
Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay
$14.99
www.kj.com
Made in California
This complex, but approachable chardonnay is fruit-forward with aromas of pineapple, mango and papaya. Also, it’s made at the Kendall-Jackson Winery which uses 100% renewable energy.
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Cooper and Thief Bourbon Barrel Aged
$25.99
www.cooperandthief.com
Made in California
Cooper & Thief create this unique wine by finishing it off in bourbon barrels for 3 months, which adds some warming aromas. The blended dark red wine is rich and has a long, lingering taste with its velvety tannins.
Cantina Zaccagnini Pinot Grigio
(aka “Stick Wine”)
$15.99
www.cantinazaccagnini.it
Made in Abruzzi region, Italy
Cantina Zaccagnini wine bottles come with a small, dry piece of a grape vine, which is why people often call this pinot grigio “stick wine.” It has a very delicate bouquet, elegant flavor and is well-balanced.
Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
$16.49
joshcellars.com
Made in California
This well-loved cab-sauv will treat your mouth to flavors or blackberry, hazelnut, cinnamon and a little vanilla. It can easily be paired with well-season meats and extra chocolaty desserts.
Apothic Red
$10.99
www.apothic.com
Made in California
Another popular blended red wine, the Apothic Red is made with zinfandel, merlot, syrah and cabernet sauvignon. Its flavor has layers of dark red fruit, mocha, vanilla and black cherry. This wine is inspired by a mysterious place where wine was stored in 13th century Europe called “Apotheca.”
La Crema Williamette Valley Pinot Noir 2016
$27.99
www.lacrema.com
Made in Oregon
This pinot noir pairs well with the rich meats such as pepper crusted prime rib, a sautéed salmon or even curried mussels. While drinking the La Crema Williamettte, you’ll taste its juicy acidity, some allspice and cedar, complemented by boysenberry, cherry, cocoa and earthy notes.
1000 Stories Bourbon Barrel-Aged Zinfandel
$22.99
www.1000storieswines.com
Made in California
Deep purple in color, this wine will give your mouth tastes of red fruit, black pepper and dried herbs. It’s first aged in wine barrels, and then moved to bourbon barrels which adds in a charred vanilla flavor.
KRIS Pinot Grigio
$13.99
kriswine.com
Made in Italy
KRIS Pinot Grigio, a refreshing, clean wine, brings a taste of tangerine, apricots and almonds and ends with some orange blossom and honey.
La Marca Prosecco
$16.99
www.lamarcaprosecco.com
Made in Italy
With aromas of citrus, honey and white flowers and gold in color, this is our most loved prosecco. It’s made from grapes in the Trevigiana zone of Italy. Try it in your next batch of brunch mimosas!
Korbel Champagne Brut
$14.99
www.korbel.com
Made in California
Korbel Champagne is very well liked and a common go-to for celebrations. It has a medium-dry finish and citrus, cinnamon aromas as well as flavors of lime, vanilla and a little strawberry. Like all fancy occasions, it pairs well with caviar.
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Jam Butter Chardonnay
$16.99
www.jamcellars.com
Made in California
This chardonnay is said to simply “melt in your mouth.” It’s fermented cold to its creamy state and aged in oak barrels. Sipping this wine, you’ll experience lemon and stone fruit and some lingering vanilla.
Columbia Crest Merlot H3
$14.99
www.columbiacrest.com
Made in Washington
The H3 in the title refers to the Horse Heaven Hills, a region in Washington where Columbia Crest winery began in 1983. This popular merlot brings a kick of spice and blackberry with a balance of cocoa flavors.
Are any of these also your personal favorites or go to wines? Maybe you’re enjoying a glass right now while reading! Do you know exactly where you’re headed when you enter the liquor store, or do you like to browse and see what speaks to you? Please feel free to share this list and like us on Facebook and Instagram.
We’d love to see you pop in to our liquor store! You can find us on North Gate Boulevard and Highway 83 in Colorado Springs. Stop by and take a look around our great selection of wines, spirits and craft beer.