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Italianos, Roses and Lots of Syrah & Cab: August 24-29, 2010

August 23, 2010  |   Posted by :   |   Wine Tasting   |   0 Comment»

FRESH & BRIGHT ITALIANOS       $12.00 FLIGHT

Cardeto “Matile” Orvieto

2008            Veneto, Italia

A classic bianco from Orvieto, a fruity and fragrant blend of Trebbiano, Malvasia, Verdello and Drupeggio.

Joseph Hofstätter “de Vite” Pinot Grigio

2005            Alto Adige, Italia

100% Pinot Grigio from the Italian Alps. The winery is nestled in a 16th century edifice originally built for the Austrian Imperial post coaches.

Masi “Modelle delle Venezie” Bianco

2007            Fruili, Italia

Garganega aged in stainless steel combined with Pinot Bianco and Pinot Grigio that have been barrel-aged for 3-4 months.

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LATE SUMMER ROSES          $11.00 FLIGHT

Domaine de Nizas Rosé

2008            South of France

A classic French rosé made from Syrah, Grenache Noir and Mourvédre. Vibrant, crisp and dry, this wine embodies the elegant style and spirit of the Domaine.

Alexander Valley Vineyards Sangiovese Dry Rosé

2006            Sonoma County, California

100% Sangiovese finished as a dry and balanced rosé from the Wetzel family Estate.

Señorío de Sarrío Rosado

2007            Navarra, España

A bright, lively and dry rosé made from the best vineyards of Grenache grapes. Made in stainless steel to preserve the fresh fruitiness.

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SYRAH AROUND THE WORLD      $15.00 FLIGHT

Bodegas Piqueras “Valcanto” Syrah

2005            Almansa, España

100% Syrah aged 3 months in American oak. Al Mansa means “the fortress”. The Piqueras family has owned the vineyards for almost 100 years.

Fatascià Syrah

2008            Sicilia, Italia

100% Syrah from the island of Sicilia. A brief time in oak gives this wine a full-bodied presence with a perfect balance of bold and fruity.

Norman Vineyards “Vocation” Reserve Rhone Blend

2003            Paso Robles, California

The “Vocation” is the most fruit-forward and balanced wine possible utilizing Rhone varietals. Aged 20 months in French and American oak.

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A Heavy Dose of Cabernet      $18.50

Finca Algarve “Cinco Sentidos” Malbec-Cabernet

2004            Mendoza, Argentina

This wines are the result of a hand picked blend of 50% Malbec and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 12 months in French oak.

Fatascià “Rosso del Pesidente”

2007            Sicilia, Italia

This 50/50 blend of Nero d’Avola and Cabernet Franc was aged 10 months in oak and let to refine in the bottle. Bold and beautiful with spicy notes.

Norman Vineyards “Crescendo” Reserve Meritage

2003            Paso Robles, California

Bordeaux-inspired wine of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petite Verdot and Malbec. Aged 20 months in French and American oak.

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