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Sept 19-25, 2011: Sparkling, Mendoza, Paso Robles, Italia

September 19, 2011  |   Posted by :   |   Wine Tasting   |   0 Comment»

LAST OF THE ROSACEANS

Flight: $25

Cave Turckheim Mayerling Crémant d’Alsace Rosé

NV Alsace, France

A delicate rosé Crémant (an affordable alternative to Champagne) made from 100% Pinot Noir.

Ferghettina Franciacorta Rosè Brut

2002 Lombardia, Italia

80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay made into a dry and refined sparkling wine you need to try!

Vallformosa “MVSA” Cava Rosé Brut

NV Penedes, España

Garnacha and Monastrell made in the traditional Champagne method. Gorgeous pink color, perfectly dry.

MENDOZA MI HERMOSA

Flight: $18

Finca Algarve Cinco Sentidos Torrontes

2009 Mendoza, Argentina

You can hear this wine singing in your throat, in the voices around you and in the mischevious laughter of your friends!

Marton Andina Serrera Malbec

2008 Mendoza, Argentina

Spicy, complex and elegant, this wine comes from the best and most exclusive terroir of 90 year old vines.

Marton Andina Serrera Bonarda

2008 Mendoza, Argentina

100% Bonarda.  Until surpassed by the mighty Malbec, Bonarda was Argentina’s most widely planted grape.

NORMAN STRIKES AGAIN

Flight: $18

Norman Vineyards “No Nonsense” White

2009 Paso Robles, California

A blend of  47% Viognier, 35% Gewurztraminer, 11% Roussanne, 7% Chardonnay that will surprise your taste buds!

Glass:  $15

Norman Vineyards “Vocation” Reserve

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.

Glass:  $15

Norman Vineyards “Crescendo” Reserve Meritage

2003 Paso Robles, California

Bordeaux-inspired wine, primarily of Cabernet aged 20 months in French and American oak.

Glass: $15

VISITANDO VESPOLINA

Flight: $16

Ca’ De’ Santi “Vespolina”

2006 Piemonte, Italia

Literally translates to the House of the Saints.  This is 100% Vespolina from the hills of Novara.

Ca’ De’ Santi “Sizzano”

2004 Piemonte, Italia

The winery is named after the ruins of a monastery built in 1008 AD. A blend of 50% Nebbiolo backed up by Bonarda and Vespolina oak aged for 3 years.

Ca’ De’ Santi “Fara”

2006 Piemonte, Italia

The paintings on the bottles represent battle scenes from the Bible.  This is a harmonious & spicy blend of Nebbiolo, Bonarda, and Vespolina.


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