Come Down and Taste 10/6 – 10/11

VIVA LA CAVA                                                                                 $14.00 FLIGHT

Canals Canals Cava Numerada Gran Reserva Brut Nature NV         Pendes, España

Xarel.lo, Macabeu and Parellada are aged on the lees for a minimum of 30 months (much longer than many NV Champagnes from large houses) resulting in a richly complex flavor.

Canals Canals Cava Rosat Reserva Brut Nature                        NV         Pendes, España

Monastrell, Garnatxa (both intensely flavored red varieties) given the same vinification treatment as the wine above but with the added interest of a virtual explosion of red fruit and spice flavors bursting from your flute.

Canals Canals Cava Extra Seleccio Semi Sec                        NV         Pendes, España

Xarel.lo, Macabeu and Parellada picked at high ripeness, fermented dry then aged on the lees for 14 months and finished with a slight sweetness.

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BY THE SEA SHORE                                                                                          $14.00 FLIGHT

Conway Vineyards “Deep Sea” Sauvignon Blanc 2008        Monterey County, California

Deep Sea represents the Conway family’s ongoing search for maritime influenced vineyards of merit and singularity with wines that reflect their origins and the impact of California’s coastal climate.

Conway Vineyards “Deep Sea” Viognier 2008             Central Coast, California

Hand picked Viognier with 5 months of French oak aging that opens with a delicate floral nose and evolves into a medium rich delight.

Conway Vineyards “Deep Sea” Chardonnay 2008              Central Coast, California

Stainless steel and French oak fermented and oak-aged, this Chardonnay has it all: fruitiness, complexity, full-bodied and well-balanced acidity.

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PATAGONIA REDS                                                                                         $14.00 FLIGHT

Familia Schroeder “Saurus” Patagonia Select Pinot Noir 2006     Patagonia, Argentina

Bright fruit from stainless steel fermentation and only 40% of the wine aged for a year in new French & American oak.

Familia Schroeder “Saurus” Patagonia Select Merlot 2005     Patagonia, Argentina

Following a 60/40 rule, this winery loves to use stainless steel to keep the fruit bright with a balance of oak for body & aromatics.

Familia Schroeder “Saurus” Patagonia Select Malbec 2006     Patagonia, Argentina

Using stainless steel for 60% of the fermentation and aging helps to preserve bright fruit in this version of Malbec.

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SANGIOVESE MIXIN’                                                                                         $15.50 FLIGHT

Trambusti Chianti 2008                        Toscana, Italia

An everyday drinking Chianti from the best zona of production in Chianti.

Monticino Rosso Sangiovese di Romagna Superiore 2007           Emilia-Romagna, Italia

Wines are truly are grown in the vineyard, so who better to do so than two brothers with decades of experience with fruit orchards as well as vineyards?

Tiberini “Podere Le Caggiole” Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2004                                   Toscana, Italia

A special clone of Sangiovese, called Prugnolo Gentile, is vinified with a blend of Mammolo and Canaiolo Nero to make softer, more supple and aromatic wines labeled as being from Montepulciano, but not made out of it.