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WINE TASTING
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2020, 1:00 to 5:00 PM
Andy Powell, Elite Wines Te Awanga Wildsong Sauvignon Blanc 2019….....…..………….$16.99……..$14.49
Wildflowers blooming between the vines signal something natural is happening
in the vineyards in Marlborough. Growing wildflowers encourages beneficial insects and
wildlife above and below the ground, helping to create a diverse and complex eco-system.
This is the basis of sustainable and organic grape growing. Gooseberry, bell pepper, lime,
passion fruit, tropical fruits and a lovely flintiness. This wine is lively and expressive
with excellent flavor persistence. Chateau Jouclary Nore Chardonnay 2018, Pays d’Oc…………….$11.99……..$10.19
100% Chardonnay, bright yellow color, crystal clear. Matured on the lees of fermentation until bottling.
Intense Chardonnay on the nose with bouquets of white and yellow flowers. The elegant sensations
on the palate associate body and freshness. Fine, charming balance with a refreshing style.
A wine with real class, and full of charm. Pair with grilled sea bream, fish in creamy sauces, seafood
platters, onion tart, and goat’s milk or sheep’s milk cheeses. Also, serve as an aperitif with
buttered toast with cold meats, smoked salmon, and petit fours. Averaen Pinot Noir 2017, Willamette Valley………....….………$23.99……..$20.39
100% Pinot Noir, from 6 different growing AVA’s.
Fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel and neutral foudre.
Then 10 months in 5 different 228L barrels.
The wines produced show exceptional structure and focus, with juicy, fresh red fruit in
abundance. This 2017 Pinot Noir will be remembered as a true classic, yielding wines
that bare true to their nature and simultaneously approachable and age-able. Las Mulas Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Chile…………….………..$13.99……..$11.89
From the Miguel Torres family. Paying tribute to the mule used in the vines before
mechanization, this Chilean Cab offers full-bodied and fleshy Cabernet where eucalyptus,
plum, black currant, cocoa, and hints of fresh herbs caress the palate. Torbreck Woodcutter’s Shiraz 2015, Australia….…..........………$26.99……..$22.99
This wine reflects the up and coming Shiraz vineyards of the Barossa.
Full of deep, dark berry fruit the 2015 is sensational array of opulent rich fruit with a
wonderful freshness and balance. A deep, dark central core of fruit gives way to an intense
textural mid-palate full of mocha, plum, spice, and dark chocolate.
93 Points-James Suckling 91 Points-Wine Spectator 90 Points-Wine Advocate The 2018 is full of freshness and bright youthful fruits, with opulence and class. Aromatic plum and
raspberries with freshness and balance offers a round, central core of red fruit that gives
way to a complex mid-palate full of cassis, dark cherry, spice, and vanilla.
The 2018 will develop into an impressive wine with a few more years in the cellar.
94 Points-James Suckling 91 Points-Wine Advocate Carl Graff Riesling Kabinett 2018, Mosel…………..............……….$15.99……..$13.59
The Mosel-Saar-Ruwer region with its steep south facing slopes and the stony slate soil
provides the perfect microclimate for the Riesling grape. The most internationally known of
all the regions, the Mosel is synonymous with sweet style Rieslings. Fragrant bouquet and
flavors reminiscent of apples and peaches, and finishes with a distinctive mineral tone
and a crisp, mouthwatering finish. | 
