Plenty of Portuguese, Pinot Gris & Grigio, and Stylish Sangiovese, June 29-July4, 2010

FEELING BUBBLY IN PORTUGAL                 $12.50 FLIGHT

Quinta de Azevedo “Gazela” Vinho Verde
2009           Minho, Portugal
Vinho Verde literally means “Green Wine,” which refers to it youthful freshness rather than color.

Companhia das Quintas “Borlido” Espumante Reserva Rosé
2008         Bairrada, Portugal
Meet the Portuguese version of sparkling wine! A rosé made from Portugal’s most beloved red grapes: Touriga Franca and Touriga Nacional.

Companhia das Quintas “Borlido” Meio-Seco Espumante
NV         Bairrada, Portugal
This semi-dry bubbly is made from Cerceal, Malvasia and Rabo, from Portugal, with love.

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PINOT GRIS AND GRIGIO                    $15.50 FLIGHT

King Estate “Acrobat” Pinot Gris
2009           Eugene, Oregon
A bright and refreshing Pinot Gris from Western Oregon. “Acrobat” was made to introduce more people the style and grace of Oregon Pinot Gris.

Borgo delle Oche “Alefurlan” Pinot Grigio
2008           Fruili, Italia
Produced from 100% Pinot Grigio grapes grown on a small vineyard in the northern Italian Alps. Fruili is known for its mineral-rich soil.

Jalama “Giallo” Pinot Gris
2007          Santa Barbara County, California
This wine takes its name from the Italian word yellow, and is 100% Pinot Gris aged 22 months in French oak.

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EXPLORING PORTUGAL                       $14.50 FLIGHT

Caves Vidigal Tinto Dão
2005           Leiria, Portugal
An excellent example of a modern Dão in this lovely blend of Jaen (40%), Touriga Nacional (30%) and Tinto Roriz (30%).

Quinta do Conde “Estacas”
2007           Estremadura, Portugal
Portugal’s finest varieties Tinto Roriz, Castelão and Touriga Nacional, aged for 4 months for a full-bodied and smooth red.

Quinta do Conde “Quinta Vista” Touriga Franca
2008             Lisboa, Portugal
Touriga Franca is one of the major grape varieties used to produce Port wine. Touriga Franca is lighter and more perfumed than Touriga Nacional and adds finesse to the powerful, fortified Porto.

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STYLISH  SANGIOVESE                $15.50 FLIGHT

Tenuta di Sticciano “Casa la Fornace” Chianti
2008          Toscana, Italia
A classic red from Chianti: 85% Sangiovese, 15% Canaiolo aged in oak for 4 to 8 months. The Sticciano Estate is set in a historic 17th century farm.

Abbadia Ardenga “Ardengo Rosso”
2008          Toscana, Italia
100% Sangiovese from vineyards in Montalcino. This winery has extremely deep roots that date back to 990.

Ciu Ciu “Gotico” Rosso Piceno Superiore
2006             le Marche, Italia
Another instant favorite from one of our favorite Italian winemaking team of brothers; 70%Montepulciano and 30% Sangiovese aged in oak for 12 months, another 6 months in the bottle.