Tasting Notes January 24, 2015

Have any plans this Saturday? You do now. Join us along with Konrad Turnbull for a wonderful tasting 1pm-7pm.

Domaine Dominique et Janine Crochet Sancerre $26.49
This pale yellow wine explodes with nectarine, white peach and pink grapefruit in the nose, along with a suggestion of cassis and walnut, which on the palate turns to. There is mouth filling caillotte minerality in harmonious balance (dry extract), and lively refreshing acidity.

Domaine Simonin Macon-Vergisson $23.99
Light straw yellow wine with a fresh, subtle flavor. Made from 100 % Chardonnay grapes. A wine with lots of flavor, good acidity and a lot of power. The land on which the grapes are planted for this wine is rich in calcium, with many fossils, which makes for a mineral notes in the wine.

Chateau de Gaudou $18.49
80% Malbec, 10% Merlot and 10% Tannat. The attack is very supple, developing fine, mellowed tannins in harmony with a pleasing body, generously ushering forth blackberry, blackcurrant, strawberry and raspberry aromas to tickle the palate. The flavors linger in the mouth.

Chateau Fantin Bordeaux Superieur $17.99
This fruit driven wine is well balanced with nice texture and soft, well-integrated tannins. An incredible value in red Bordeaux.

Tasting Notes January 17, 2015

Here's what we're tasting this Saturday:

Fritz Zimmer Riesling Spatlese $15.99
This Riesling Spatlese is a late harvested and hand-picked, elegant and luscious wine with lively acidity, rich body and a lot of fruit. This wine pairs well with Asian dishes.

Don Conde Brut $11.99
This excellent Cava, made from carefully selected Xarello, Macabeo and Parellada variety grapes, was blended and crafted in the Methode Traditionelle to create a sparkling wine with spicy aromas, crisp complex flavors and a clean, pleasant aftertaste.

Araucano Cabernet Sauvignon $12.99
This Cabernet Sauvignon displays a deep intense ruby color. Concentrations of intense aromas of black currant with a touch of vanilla emanate. This wine is full and well-rounded on the palate with an attractive minty freshness and a long structured finish. This wine pairs well with many meats including pork filet and lamb, and also goes well with many cheeses.

Thelema Mountain Red $16.99
A South African red blend of 41% Shiraz, 22% Petit Verdot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 6% Grenache and 3% Cabernet Franc. This wonderfully delicious wine is accessible and ready to drink now. Aged in oak barrels for 18 months, it shows focused cherry and plum flavors with a smooth round finish.

Tasting Notes January 10, 2015

Here's what's on deck for this Saturday's tasting:

La Vieille Ferme Luberon Blanc $10.99
Bright and crunchy with tasty lime and kiwifruit notes, followed by a tangy green fig edge on the finish; this fresh French white pairs well with poultry, rabbit and seafood.

Lurton Araucano Pinot Noir $15.49
A pale red color, verging on ruby, with tints of reds. We can find in the nose an aromatic intensity built around fresh strawberries and blackberries, plums, even apricots. A hint of mint and eucalyptus mingles with the aromatic complexity of all the wine witch structure is supple, velvety and long, and reveals a suavity that is typical of this variety in Chile.

La Rioja Alta Vina Alberdi Reserva Tinto $21.99
Bright and lively deep cherry red with a pinkish rim. Intense on the nose, with aromas of ripe red berries (strawberries and blackberries) and roasted coffee and caramel balsamic notes. Good structured and well-balanced on the palate, with sweet tannins that led to a fresh and lingering finish. Aftertaste that recalls sweet spiced notes, candied fruit, minted chocolate, roasted coffee and caramel.

Quady Electra Orange $13.49
With the first sip you feel the wine- light as springtime, delicately sweet, refreshingly crisp, a bouquet of flowers with the taste of peach and melon. Electra is electricity for the mouth!

Tasting Notes January 3, 2015

Kick off your 2015 with this awesome tasting:

Hugo Gruner Veltliner $13.99
Delicate fresh green apple fruity aromas; displaying flavors of lemon; lime and peaches; solid fruit core; rich in finesse; with a beautiful length and mineral tones.

Silvio Grasso Langhe Dolcetto $12.99
Ruby red in color with purple reflections. A fine, fruity nose that’s slightly spicy, with notes of ripe plum and bitter almond. Supple and fresh on the palette with good structure. Well balanced with a slightly bitter aftertaste.

Terra Divina Reds $14.49
A celebration of the people. Zinfandel, Carignane and Petite Sirah from pioneer vineyards in the heartland of California. Dark, sexy, exotic, opulent, and delicious. Perfect with bistro, burgers, hearty pastas, and pizza.

Alvear Pale Cream $14.99
It is a pale sweet wine, which preserves the color and freshness of the Fino with a gentle sweetness that combine beautifully together. Perfect accompaniment for Thai food, pate, fresh fruit, nuts or simple desserts.