WINE TASTING SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2019, 1:00 to 5:00 PM Andrew Smith, Prestige-LeDroit Bodega Uvairenda 1750 Pedro Giménez 2018, Bolivia……$26.99……..$22.99 100% Pedro Giménez This dry high altitude Bolivian wine is made with Pedro Giménez , a traditional creole varietal planted in the region for over four centuries. Its powerful aroma of white flowers and tropical fruits is heightened by its crisp acidity. This unique high altitude wine is one of only 2900 bottles produced with hand picked fruit grown in mountain vineyards at more than 1750 meters (5740 feet) above sea level. Blue Quail Chardonnay 2018, Mendocino…………………...…….$14.99……..$12.79 Made with organic grapes, fermented in stainless steel and held with zero malolactic fermentation. Fruit forward, with a beautiful bouquet of apple, pear, peach blossom, leading seamlessly into delicious apple, white peach, and pear flavors, balanced by nice crisp acidity. It’s a terrific food wine, pairing well with seafood, shellfish, poultry, and cheeses. Aranjuez Duo Torrontes Moscatel 2018, Bolivia……...……..$13.99……..$11.89 Two expressive varietals, Torrontes and Moscatel, renowned in this region for their elegance and quality, come together to create a one-of-a-kind tasting experience. Superior freshness, with aromas of white flowers and stone fruit, finish creatively with pronounced and vibrant tropical fruit. Blue Quail Pinot Noir 2017, Mendocino………………………...….$19.99……..$16.99 Made with 100% Pinot Noir grapes, organically estate grown. This Pinot Noir has aromas of strawberry, raspberry, and cola accented with hints of oak spice and vanilla. In the mouth, it is rich with nice soft tannins and flavors of berries, vanilla, and spice that fade into a lovely long finish. Aranjuez Duo Tannat Merlot 2017, Bolivia……………..………….$13.99……..$11.89 50% Tannat, 50% Merlot A delicious harmonious blend with bold tannins of Tannat subdued by the elegance and subtlety of the Merlot. Light, clean, exotic aromas of red fruit, earth, and spice. Bolivia’s high elevation winemaking tradition dates back to the 16th century. Donati Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Central Coast……..……..$21.99……..$18.69 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot sustainably farmed. 100% stainless steel fermentation, then aged for 26 months in French, American, Eastern European, Hybrid, and Russian oak. On the nose, aromas of strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, and milk chocolate. On the palate, velvet tannins and chocolate smoothie, hazelnut, mocha, and blackberry flavors, with balanced acidity. A smooth, medium-plus finish with aged Bourbon oak undertones. |