WINE TASTING SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2019, 1:00 to 5:00 PM Nathan Foster, "Newly Wed", Lanterna Le Grand Courtâge Blanc de Blancs Brut, France……...…..$21.99……..$18.69 187ML…….....…$ 7.49……..$ 6.39 Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Colombard, Ugni Blanc Bright, fruit-forward. Perfect balance of dryness, acidity, and fruit. Lingers nicely with Meyer lemon, honeydew, and apple. Undertones of Granny Smith apples, honeysuckle, strawberry, and toasted brioche. Very cuisine and cocktail friendly. Try it with creamy pasta dishes, fried chicken, spicy Asian dishes, seafood, fruit-based desserts, or semi-soft cheeses. Le Grand Courtâge Brut Rosé, France……...……………………….$21.99……..$18.69 187ML…………$ 7.49……..$ 6.39 Chardonnay, Ugni Blanc, Gamay A deep pink color with cherry hues. Aromas of red fruit with lactic hints and a gentle floral background. Corpulent on the palate with an agreeable long finish. Ideal as an aperitif or combined with pasta, rice, blue fish, well-seasoned white meat and red meat stews. Château de Marjolet Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2017…….…….$14.99……..$12.79 60% Roussanne, 30% Viognier, 10% Grenache Blanc Great, explosive aromatic nose of pears, flowers, and creamy. Rich and ample palate, with zest and juiciness. Pair with baked monkfish with kale and rice or pork tenderloin stuffed with tangy dried apricots, seasoned with paprika. Château de Marjolet Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2017…………$14.99……..$12.79 60% Grenache, 40% Syrah Juicy ! Really delightful and so clean on the nose of licorice, blueberries, and cherry notes. Spicy yet fresh palate at the same time. Lovely length with dark cherries and soft spice aromas. Pair with Peking duck with hoisin and plum sauce, or black bean burger with corn, red pepper flakes, and chili sesame oil. Ruelas Reserva Vinho Tinto 2016, Lisboa………………………..$12.99……..$10.99 50% Tinta Roriz, 30% Touriga Nacional, 20% Syrah Vinified in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. Aromas of red fruit and spicy compote. Soft and full-bodied with a persistent finish. 88 Points-Best Buy-Wine Enthusiast : “This ripe, spicy blend is full, warm, and richly structured. It comes from vines of the Quinta do Gradil estate, oak aged and packed full of tannins.” Mazzocco Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley………………….………..$24.99……..$21.29 Tasting Notes to follow ! |