Heart of a Champion

"It was November 22, 1969. The unbeaten and top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes marched into Michigan Stadium, expecting a coronation of their second straight National Title. In an unprecedented turnaround, first year Wolverine coach Bo Schembechler led his underdog charges to a 24-12 triumph. It was one of the greatest upsets of college football history and established Bo as a national presence."

Bello Vino Marketplace, one of a few places, is proud to offer the inaugural vintage of "Bo Merlot." Bo's Merlot has beautiful deep ruby color with ripe berry and wonderful floral aromas. Excellent complexity and well rounded with integrated oak, black currant, cherry, plum and spice flavors that linger in a long concentrated, smooth finish. Come in and grab a bottle of great merlot and what's sure to be a collector's item for $19.69.

A contribution of $2.00 each bottle will go to the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center that cared for the Heart of a Champion.

New Wine? Maybe to Some!

Consumer research done for the Wine Institute has found that many wine drinkers are naturally adventurous, into the discovery of new wine flavors. You'll find Spanish white wines like albarinos, and malbecs from Mendoza Valley in Argentina, with a growing interest in Rieslings, pinot noir based wines and dry roses, grabbing interest all around. For example, for many years, Americans rejected most roses but white zin. But according to the Nielsen Company, roses priced $9 and up grew about 50% in dollars and volume over the year ending in February. It's just a great food wine and versatile drink especially in warm weather.. It's usually dry with crisp acidity, fresh fruit flavors and well balanced thirst quenching mouth feel. Select one of these great rose now available; Canto Perdrix Tavel $14.99, Commanderie de la Bargemone Coteaux d'Aix en Provence $15.99 and Patton Valley Pinot Noir Rose $15.99.

Changes in the Grocery Department at Bello Vino

If you've been into our store in the last month you may have noticed that it's been a bit of a disaster area of late. Thing are being moved around, and some items may have run out of stock. Not to worry! We have re-organized everything to be more practical, convenient and shop-able for you and give the aisles a clean crisp look. If you find any of this confusing at first, please never hesitate to ask our associates to assist you in finding the items you are looking for. Not only that, if you don't see the product that you always got here at Bello Vino or something new you've heard about, be sure to talk to Dom, our grocery buyer, or any one of our department managers, who are always happy to help and bring back an old item, or a new item available, or may even have information about why an item is no longer available. Always look to Bello Vino for you unique and practical grocery needs.

It's Time for Michigan!

Bello Vino carries a large selection of Michigan produce. If your looking for that wonderful sweet, fresh Michigan corn, or the ultimate cherries from Traverse City to make the best cherry pie that finally gives you that well deserved "Blue Ribbon", or Bello Vino Farms own fresh blueberries, as well as local heirloom tomatoes, lettuce and zucchini celebrate Michigan with us and come in take home the taste our state has to offer.

Beer Summer Festival

Mark the date for the Michigan Brewers Guild Summer Festival July 25 & 26 at Riverside Park, Depot Town, Ypsilanti; www.michiganbrewersguild.org It's a must see over 30 breweries and 200 selections. I never new Michigan had so many breweries.

Tailgating??

I know it sounds strange but there's already talk about the U of M Football season coming up! I haven't even started to get the slice out of my golf swing yet. Is this new coach going to be the answer to National Championships? I've already got my tailgating needs in order. At Bello Vino Marketplace they've got tailgating coolers ranging from $100 to $300 that includes your cold beverages, all your grilling meats, chips, dips, sandwiches, desserts and anything that you'll probably forget about. It just makes it so much easier knowing you can just call ahead pick up your cooler and worry more about finding parking at the golf course or Pioneer High School.

Bug Juice

I am a fan of white wine and the sweeter the better. So, when I found Rinaldi Bug Juice made from Moscato d'Asti I was definitely intrigued. The wine guy pouring the Bug Juice told me it was like drinking from an adult juice box. Seriously, all I needed was a straw stuck in the bottle, and I would have been good to go. It was very sweet and very light. It is a mid priced bottle and I liked it so much I may take advantage of Bello Vino's case sale and give a bottle to my friends and family.