ITALIANI BIANCHI $14.00 FLIGHT
Col Saliz “Servo Suo” Brut Prosecco
NV Veneto, Italia
Prosecco grapes harvested 10 days ahead of normal harvest to retain a zinging, food-friendly acidity. Bubbles formed using the Charmat method.
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.
————————————-
FLIRTING WITH THE FRENCH $17.00 FLIGHT
Moutardier “Carte d’Or” Pinot Meunier Brut
NV Le Brieul, France
This small, quality driven house has been a family run and strictly independent producer since 1921.
La Croisade Réserve Chardonnay-Viognier
2008 South of France
60% Chardonnay and 40% Viognier aged in new French oak for 5 months to combine a fruity and toasty mouth feel.
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.
————————————-
COLOSSAL CALIFORNIANS $17.00 FLIGHT
Norman Vineyards “Conquest” Cabernet Sauvignon
2004 Paso Robles, California
Aged 20 months in French and American oak, and made with a special strain of Bordeaux yeast.
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.
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.
————————————-
TOURING SOUTHERN FRANCE $12.00 FLIGHT
Skalli “Fortant” Merlot
2006 Vin de Pays, South of France
The Skalli family is considered the pioneer of Southern French wines for their bold decision to promote the bottling of single-varietal wines in the 1980’s.
Skalli “Fortant” Cabernet Sauvignon
2006 Vin de Pays, South of France
Continuous grape-sampling ensured these Cabernet grapes were picks at perfect maturity. The “Fortant” line is a fruit-driven style of winemaking.
Domaine Mas Barrau Cabernet Franc
2008 Vin de Pays, South of France
A single Domaine-family estate in the Gard region of southern France near Nîmes produces some exceptionally ripe Cabernet Franc.
There is no related post.
Leave a comment