WINE TASTING SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2021, 1:00 to 5:00 PM Mike Bostick, Kysela Père et Fils Milton Park Chardonnay 2018, South Australia…………..$ 9.99……….$ 8.49 This Chardonnay has a pale golden color, with notes of peach and stone fruit aromas including a hint of pineapple. The palate has rich peach characters. The mid palate is soft and creamy. Fermented in stainless steel tanks at cool temperature to retain all the natural flavors and aromatic qualities. The wine was blended, clarified, filtered, and then bottled so the wine is a true expression of the grape and terroir from which it was made. Alain de la Treille Pinot Noir 2020, Loire Valley.…………$ 8.99………..$ 7.69 100% Pinot Noir Classic vinification and maturation in stainless steel vats for 6 months. Malolactic fermentation and slight filtration before bottling. Beautifully balanced with an elegant ruby color. The mouth is velvety with black cherry and earthy notes. It delights those who prefer drinking red wine with fish, and, is an ideal partner with charcuterie, white meats, and mild cheeses. Burgo Vieja Old Vine Garnacha 2016, Rioja……………………$ 9.99……….$ 8.49 Deep and brilliant cherry color, wild red berries, violet, and subtle spice on the nose. The taste sensation is rich, long, very smooth, full bodied, with velvety soft tannins. Enjoy with red meat, pasta dishes, and even chocolate desserts. Thorn-Clarke Terra Barossa Shiraz 2016, Barossa……….$18.99……….$16.19 Winemaker’s Selection The color is deep inky purple. The nose is a complex mixture of ripe blackberry and plum fruit with a dash of creamy vanilla oak. The palate is medium to full bodied, starting with some sweet plummy fruit, the flavor then building in the palate to provide an explosion of raspberry flavors. There is some lovely mouth-coating tannins which combine with dark chocolate oak and fruit to provide a great depth and length of flavor. Rubus Old Vine Zinfandel Reserve 2019, Lodi….…………$13.99……….$11.89 100% Zinfandel Zinfandel was one of the first grape varieties to be planted in the area during the California Gold Rush. The vines are naturally low-yielding due to their age, and they consistently produce high quality fruit. This Lodi Zinfandel exhibits spicy berry fruit flavors typical of head trained Zinfandel vines from the top growing areas of Lodi. Pair with grilled meats and cheese. 91 Points-Tasting Panel |