WINE TASTING SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2021, 1:00 to 5:00 PM Scottie McKenzie, Lanterna Domaines Des Herbauges Luminescence Brut…………...$15.99……….$13.59 40% Melon de Bourgogne, 30% Grolleau Gris, 30% Chardonnay Powerful and aromatic nose. The harmonious and elegant mouth reveals floral and fruity aromas. Fresh, rich and zesty palate with green apples , exotic fruits, with coffee hints, also hints of butter, pear, and piecrust. Serve as an aperitif, and with dessert. Domaines Des Herbauges Groilleau Gris 2020……...…….$13.99……….$11.89 100% Grolleau Gris “Light rose hints due to the full maceration. Intense and gourmand nose of fresh red fruits-wild strawberries and grenadine, followed by soft spiciness. Bright and clean palate on intense red fruits, followed by citrus fruits, pink grapefruits, and citrus zest. Spicy and peppery notes on the long finish. Serve with medium-spicy Asian dishes and by itself. Domaine Des Herbauges Le Chant Baron Mucadet…….$15.99……….$13.59 2018 Côtes de Grand Lieu Sur Lie 100% Melon de Bourgogne, 8 to 14 months aging on lees “Lively, mouth-watering, and crisp nose, with white flowers, grapefruit, and unique mineral accents. Fresh, crisp, mineral palate, with minty, citrusy notes and light saltiness on the length. Serve as an aperitif, with oysters, shellfish, mussels, avocado with crab and shrimp, salmon and grapefruit salad, and fresh goat’s cheese. " 90 Points-Wine Enthusiast Mazzacco Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Sonoma Cty..…..$24.99……….$21.29 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot Deliciously balanced. Essences of black currant and Bing cherry with dabs of chocolate truffle excite the nose while blackberry, raspberry, and leather embrace the palate. This fruit-driven Dry Creek Cabernet is packed with fleshy tannins finishing with hints of French vanilla, cardamom, and vanilla notes. Mazzocco draws from some of the most breathtaking mountain vineyards in Sonoma County. It’s the fruit combined with history and tradition, seasoned with a little innovation, that makes Mazzocco one of the most distinctive and sought-after brands in California. Double Gold-Sonoma County Harvest Fair Wine Competition Gold-San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Mazzacco Zinfandel 2018, Dry Creek Valley………...……..$24.99……….$21.29 94% Zinfandel, 6% Petite Sirah Winemaker Notes: “Perfectly balanced with intense aromas of dark fruit-blackberry, wild cherry, and French plum– bound by vanilla bean notes. A taste sensation of vibrant fruit supported by velvety tannins with luscious flavors of chocolate truffle, raspberry preserves, a smidgen of allspice, and a dusting of powdered cacao, finishing with cardamom, and spice notes.” |