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Nebbiolo, Big & Bold Reds, Lovely Biancos: Aug 3-Aug 8, 2010

August 02, 2010  |   Posted by :   |   Wine Tasting   |   0 Comment»

NORTHERN WHITES                        $16.50 FLIGHT

Riofava Roero Arneis

2007            Piemonte, Italia

100% Arneis from a prestigious maker of Barolo. Arneis is often called  “Barolo Bianco.”  Translates to “little rascal.”  Roero is the newest DOCG in Piemonte.


Conti Sertoli Salis “Torre Della Sirena’”

2006            Lombardia, Italia

This beautiful bianco is made with two native RED grapes, Rossolo and Pignola. Limited time in oak makes this an elegant and approachable delight.


Martilde “Piume” Malvasia Organic

2006            Oltrepò Pavese, Lombardia, Italia

From a combination of 50-year-old vines and young clones of Malvasia.

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WEST COAST WHITES                             $10.50 FLIGHT

Belle Vallée Cellars Pinot Gris

2005            Willamette Valley, Oregon

100% Pinot Gris from the heart of Oregon’s Pinot country, the Willamette Valley.


Dry Creek Vineyards Dry Chenin Blanc

2008            Sonoma County, California

Meet this winery’s version of a dry Chenin Blanc, which is usually made sweeter in California. This wine sees no oak which allows bright and clean flavors to burst through.


Dry Creek Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc

2009            Sonoma County, California

This winery has been producing high quality Sauvignon Blanc since 1972. Stainless steel fermentation makes this bright, crisp and clean.

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A BOLD MOUTHFUL                       $16.00 FLIGHT

Naiara Malbec Reserva

2007            Mendoza, Argentina

100% Malbec sourced from 3 of Naiara’s vineyards. 80% 90+ year-old-vine and 20% new-vine Malbec aged in French & American oak for 1 year.


Palamà “Mavro” Salento Rosso

2007            Puglia, Italia

“Mavro” is Greek for “black” and this is of Malvasia Nera and Nergroamaro is quite dark indeed. The perfect balance of power, tannins and aromatics presents itself in this house favorite.

Norman Vineyards “The Monster” Zinfandel

2006            Paso Robles, California

This baby is called “The Monster” for a reason – a HUGE Zinfandel grown in Paso Robles and aged 2 years in oak,

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NEBBIOLO: 2004 VINTAGE                         $29.50 FLIGHT

Travaglini “Gattinara” Nebbiolo

2004            Piemonte, Italia

Travaglini is a family-owned winery and is internationally renowned for classic wines made from the Nebbiolo grape.


Fontanabianca “Sorí Burdin” Barbaresco

2004            Piemonte, Italia

30 years of winemaking experience by two families of wine growers, influence this full-bodied version of Nebbiolo.


Cascina Ballarin “Bussia” Barolo

2004            Piemonte, Italia

The grapes are grown in the Bussia area of Monforte d’Alba, and the wine is matured for two years in French barriques made of new oak. Winery was founded in 1928.


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