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Artisan Wine Tasting - Saturday, December 15, 2018 (6-8pm)

*Wine Tastings are free with a purchase or a $5 donation to go towards Fur Babies Charities. Thanks for help keeping these events free. 

 

Tasting Selections:

 

Italo Cescon Pinot Grigio - Italy - $18.33

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A deep yellow, straw-like color.

 

Intense aroma with slight hints of nutmeg, peach, and acacia.

 

A dry, fresh wine with strong, fruity overtones and orange peel. It has a rich, persistent flavor.

 

Is best served with seafood dishes.

 

Bodegas Cerro Chapeu Chardonnay De Reserva - Uruguay - $19.64

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  Chardonnay mature grapes carefully selected and hand-harvested in the Canelones    region.

  Fermented with native yeasts in new French oak barrels (70%) and tank (30%) for six months in contact    with the ties.

  Then, with minimal handling of the wine, it is bottled.

 

Vi Novell Celler El Masroig - Spain - $16.96

Celler Masroig Vi NovellAbout: The winemaker Carles Escolar, is young and dynamic and strongly believes in the potential of the Montsant appellation; consequently, his aim is to produce top wines from Montsant and raise the quality benchmark for the area. Vi Novell means “New Wine” in Catalan. This wine is traditionally released on November 11 to celebrate ‘San Marti’ or Saint Martin. In the 4th Century, San Marti was a soldier and on a snowy and cold night he gave half of his cloak to a beggar to save him from the cold. The following night he had a vision of Christ wearing the half of the cloak he had given away to the beggar. Christ then told the angels who accompanied him that it was “Saint Martin the non baptized soldier who clothed him.” After this vision San Marti became a Christian and created the first monastery in Western Europe (Loire region of France) and became a monk. Vi Novell is a blend of Grenache (55%) and Carignan (40%) with (5%) Syrah produced with carbonic and traditional fermentation over five days and pressed. It is made using indigenous yeast. The alcoholic fermentation was finished off without the skins in underground tanks.
It is vinified and bottled almost immediately to be released on the 11th of November every year.
Varietal: Grenache and Carignan blended with Syrah from 16-26 year old vines.
Alcohol: 14.5%
Tasting Notes: Light ruby in color leads to a nose of fresh strawberries and raspberries with notes of violets and bananas; earthy with typical Mediterranean aromas. Fresh and fruity on the palate with hints of cacao and bold tannins, finishes light and well balance with good fruit and acidity.
Food Pairings: St. Martin’s Day in Spain is marked by the slaughter of fattened pigs, so think pork! Grilled meats, bacon wrapped chicken (bacon wrapped anything really), or dishes with “the other white meat.”

 

Hereford Cabernet Sauvignon - Argentina - $15.45

hereford cabernet sauvignon"Hereford" breed of great strain, such as the Cabernet Sauvignon variety that gives rise to this kind wine.Deep ruby ​​red color, with distant violet nuances and fruity aromas reminiscent of the cassis and the cherry in a pleasant communion with vanilla and toast, the product of its oak aging.

12.5% Alc.

 

Valle Las Acequias Cabernet Sauvignon - Argentina - $18.99

valle-las-acequias-cabernet-sauvignonPurple color; spice box, violets, black currant; layered fruit, smooth texture, will evolve.

Notes: Elegant, refined, complex and well balanced.

Color: Shady cherry red, with ciolaceous tints.

Aroma: Intense, spicy, with touches of black pepper.

Flavour: Spicy, profound and unctuous with persistent tannin. Long and important end in mouth.

 

FOODPAIRING

 

  •  Beef
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  •  Lamb
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  •  Spicy food
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  •  Poultry

 

 

Wilson Creek Almond Champagne - California - $21.89

We highly encourage you to spurge and try a Coconut Grand Truffle with this wine! 

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The “OH MY GOSH” champagne, because that is typically people’s first reaction after tasting it.

Naturally fermented, with pure almond flavor added. A unique sparkling wine that is appreciated by Champagne lovers. Yet, those who do not normally like Champagne find the Almond Champagne accessible and enjoyable. In short, the experts like it, and Champagne novices are surprised by it.

Pairs well with mild creamy cheeses such as Brie and apricot shilton cheese. serve with light chicken, pork or seafood dishes. Great with desserts such as cheesecake, fruit tarts, and truffles. Goes wonderfully with brunch foods such as fresh fruit, crepes, and soufflés.

Many have also enjoyed the Almond Champagne with hot tubs, romantic dinners, picnics, and warm fireplaces.

Varietal composition: French Columbard, Estate Chardonnay

Aging: Drink now. Good up to 5 years

 

 

 Bonus Taste:

 

Gerstacker Nurnberger Gluhwein - Germany - $8.95

Gerstacker Nurnberger Gluhwein

Original Christkindlmarkt mulled wine from GERSTACKER... 

...when you want it cosy!

 

The cradle of our mulled wine was at the Nuremberg Christkindl- markt. The famous market is visited every year by millions of people, and they never fail to be captivated by the glittering market stalls as they sample gingerbread, grilled Nuremberg sausages and our delicious hot mulled wine.

 

Its well-balanced blend of natural spices, which include blueberries, aniseed, cardamom, mace petals, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, orange and lemon peel, pimento and much more has made it the most popular mulled wine in Germany. We only use strong, dark red wine from the Montepulciano grape from Italy. Nuremberg mulled wine is under EU protection as a product of particular quality and excellence, which can only be manufactured in Nuremberg.

 

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