WINE TASTING SATURDAY, MAY 25, 2019, 1:00 to 5:00 PM Patrick Forest, Constantine Wines Cembra Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Trentino DOC…......….…$14.99…...$12.79 100% Sauvignon Blanc Straw yellow color with green hues. Variegated aromas of spicy notes ranging from nettle leaves to boxwood, gooseberry, and grapefruit. Fresh and minerally on the palate, with a long-lasting, soft and velvety finish. Fermentation in stainless steel, then aging on the lees for 4 to 5 months. Christopher Michael Chardonnay 2015, Washington…..............$16.99…...$14.49 This Chardonnay comes from vineyards across Washington, widely respected for beautiful and complex Chardonnay grapes, created to be fresh, approachable, and ready for any occasion. It’s ready to drink now. Initially it displays tropical fruits that are complemented by a light touch of oak, which adds nuance and finesse. Cembra Pinot Nero 2017, Trentino DOC...……………….….……..$17.99…...$15.29 100% Pinot Nero Ruby red color, with a delicate nose evoking forest fruits and cherry. The palate is soft, with a full, pleasant sapid sensation which emphasizes its persistency. Fermentation in stainless steel, then 6 to 7 in months barriques. Chateau La Croix St-Pierre Bordeaux 2015………...….……………$13.99…...$11.89 BLAYE CÔTES DE BORDEAUX 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec Since 1832, there have been 7 generations of the CARREAU family managing the winery, cultivating 148 acres with respect to nature and tradition. This wine is planted in clay and limestone soil which provides a round, generous wine with red fruit and plum aromas. “This perfumed wine is ripe with exuberant black fruit and hints of wood aging. It’s juicy with spice and pepper notes as well as bold red fruit. Best after 2020.” 88 POINTS-BEST BUY-WINE ENTHUSIAST Paydirt “Going For Broke” Zinfandel 2017, Psao Robles........$24.99…...$21.29 84% Zinfandel, 6% Syrah, 4% Grenache, 3% Mourvedre, 3% Petite Sirah The nose is filled with ripe blackberries, smoked plum, orange relish, cranberry, blueberry compote, white pepper, and dark chocolate. The palate is round, juicy, and bursting with freshness and concentrated red and dark fruit components. The finish is persistent, layered and vibrant, with a touch of spice. Aged in neutral French barriques for 18 months. Ridolfi Rosso Di Montalcino 2016, Tuscany DOC..…...............………$26.99…...$22.99 100% Sangiovese A bright, clear ruby red color. A perfume fragrant nose with predominant aromas of ripe red fruit, especially cherry, which blend harmoniously with pleasant spicy notes. The taste is elegant, soft, and well-balanced, with a lively vein of freshness and good persistence. Serve with meat dishes, pasta with meat sauce, poultry, composite risottos. 89 Points-James Suckling 88 Points-Wine Advocate 88 Points-Wine Enthusiast |