WINE TASTING SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2019, 1:00 to 5:00 PM Rick Hamilton, 90+ Cellars 90+ Cellars started in 2009, contracting with wineries around the world to bring to market really delicious wines at affordable prices. Lot 177 Bourgogne Chardonnay 2018, France….…………………..….$21.99 100% Chardonnay , all from the Cote d’Or in Burgundy, fermented and matured in classic 228-liter French oak barrels for 9 to 12 months before bottling. Aromas of crisp apple and citrus transform into a creaminess and a warm toastiness that keeps going long after the last sip. The wine’s freshness is complemented by a silky fullness and a touch of oak adding a layer of flavor upon its already concentrated lemon, pear, and green apple fruit. Pair with chilled crab legs dipped in butter, or simple mushroom risotto. Lot 66 Riesling 2017, Mosel, Germany……….…...…………………$10.99 100% Riesling from vineyards in the Mosel-Saar-Ruwer valleys. A crisp and refreshingly juicy, off-dry style Riesling from the greatest Riesling producing wine region in the world. Fragrant aromas of white peach, nectarine, and Bosc pear backed by pastoral scents of hay or straw. Slightly sweet and refreshingly juicy. Lot 176 Julienas Cru de Beaujolais 2018……………….…………….$16.99 100% Gamay from Beaulais. After nearly ten days of fermentation, the wine is pressed into separate tanks or barrels where the wine goes through malolactic fermentation. After 6 to 9 months, the wine is ready to bottle. Fresh cherries and blueberries explode from the glass, with lingering notes of violets and truffle. Pour a glass alongside a spread of classic charcuterie or a simple baguette and cheese. Lot 179 Pinot Noir 2018, California…...……………..……………………..$10.99 100% Pinot Noir An easy drinking fresh California Pinot Noir with hints of blueberries, raspberries, and backed by notes of flowers and spice. Perfectly balanced and fresh, pair this wine with grilled salmon and red peppers or sautéed chicken with rosemary and thyme. Lot 165 Rockpile Zifandel 2017, Sonoma County……..…………….$27.99 100% Zinfandel Aromas of violets and roasted coffee with hints of spice. On the palate, dark berry fruits like black raspberry and blackberry fill the mouth. The finish is structured with intense black fruit flavors, light toast, and round plush tannins. The wine matures for 12 months in French oak barrique, after which the final blend is assembled and bottled. From the acclaimed Rockpile AVA. Lot 95 Super Cuvee 2015, Napa Valley……..……..………...……………$25.99 44% Syrah, 32% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot. Spirited aromas of black currant and plum with festive glimmers of mint, coffee, and cedar. Decisively full-bodied with an elegant structure, this wine delivers a mouthful of flavor that keeps going. This blend features wine from incredibly sought-after Napa wineries and one of the best Merlot producers in Napa valley. Super Cuvée is 90+ Cellars’ most allocated wine. Automatic 15% off when 3 bottles of any 90+ Cellars wines are purchased. |