WHITE: THE OTHER SPANISH WINE $10.00 FLIGHT
Gallegas “Destino” Blanco
NV Galicia, España
A productive and thick-skinned varietal, Albariño takes well to both moderate and warm climates.
Finca la Estacada “Laman” Blanco
NV La Mancha, España
Hailing from La Mancha, which is Spain’s largest wine-growing region, comes this 100% Airén. This grape was first mentioned in 1615!
Avelino Vegas “Arco de la Vega” Verdejo Viura
2008 Castilla y León, España
A new Spanish blanco of 50% Verdejo and 50% Viura fermented in stainless for bright crispness. Described by the producer as “a wine for every moment.”
CLASSY CALIFORNIANS $19.00 FLIGHT
Jalama “Giallo” Pinot Gris
2007 Santa Barbara County, California
Name from the Italian word yellow, and is 100% Pinot Gris aged 22 months in French oak.
Testa Rossa Pinot Noir
2008 Santa Barbara County, California
“Testarossa” in Italian means “Red-head,” a nickname given to the winemaker during their studies in Italy.
Anderson’s Conn Valley Vineyards “Prologue” Cabernet Sauvignon
2007 Napa Valley, California
This Cabernet is normally only sold at the winery, but we got our hands on some! A rich and exemplary Napa Valley Cabernet.
FRENCH FOR A CHANGE $16.00 FLIGHT
Patrice Moreux Sancerre
2009 Loire, France
This Patrice Moreux Sancerre is full of fruits with dominant vegetal aromas and notes of white stone.
Domaine Cabasse “Les Deux Anges”
2008 Sablet, Côtes du Rhône Village, France
70% Grenache Noir, 27% Syrah and 3% Carignan from a region with deeply rooted wine and gastronomic traditions.
Domaine Galevan “l’Esprit de Vin” Côtes du Rhône
2007 Côtes du Rhône, France
60% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 20% Mouvédre, considered “a sleeper vintage,” this Côtes du Rhône is an exceptional example of the essence of the region and grapes.
NEW ARRIVALS! $14.00 FLIGHT
Castillo de Monséran Old Vine Garnacha
2007 Cariñena, España
100% Garnacha from 50-year-old vines in the northern mountains of the Aragon region of Spain, and barrel-aged for 6 months.
Tenuta Argentiera “Poggio ai Ginepri”
2008 Toscana, Italia
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Syrah and 20% Merlot aged in French and Hungarian oak for 8 months.
Three Rivers Winery Syrah
2005 Walla Walla, Washington
100% Syrah from gorgeous Walla Walla in the Columbia Valley on the Washington state side of the Columbia River.
November 12, 2010: Robert Oatley Tasting
Robert Oatley Wine Tasting
in the 55 Degree Wine Cellar
Friday, November 12: 6-10pm
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