NEWZ FROM DOWN UNDER $11.00 FLIGHT
Glendonbrook Verdelho 2006 South Eastern Australia
Australian versions of Verdelho are noted for their intense flavors and slightly oily texture that the wines can get after some aging.
Taste: $3.50 Glass: $6.00
Culley Riesling 2006 Marlborough, New Zealand
Wines grown in cool climate Marlborough develop more minerality and soft palate cleaning acidity.
Taste: $4.00 Glass: $7.00
Culley Chardonnay 2007 Marlborough, New Zealand
Never exposed to wood this Chardonnay shows the true character of the grape.
Taste: $3.50 Glass: $6.50
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“REAL” RIOJA $10.00 FLIGHT
Juan de Alzate Blanco 2007 Rioja, España
400 meter elevation vineyards are terraced into the hillsides with the best southern exposure for maximum sunlight. After harvest & fermentation the wines are placed deep into caves cut into the hillsides.
Taste: $3.50 Glass: $6.00
Solar de Estraunza Tinto 2007 Rioja, España
Tempranillo put through carbonic maceration. Keeps it fresh fruit in stainless steel tanks.
Taste: $3.00 Glass: $5.00
Don Jacobo Rioja 2004 Rioja, España
Traditional Rioja blend: 80% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacha, 5% Mazuelo/Graciano. Spends 15months in American oak.
Taste: $3.50 Glass: $5.50
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CANTINA DISCOVERY: AVIDE $14.00 FLIGHT
Avide “Herea” Frappato 2007 Sicilia, Italia
Often blended with more serious wines; Frappato’s aromatic qualities are distinct and recognizable.
Taste: $4.00 Glass: $8.50
Avide “Herea” Nero d’Avola 2007 Sicilia, Italia
Founded over 100 years ago, this family winery focuses on local grapes, carob and olives.
Taste: $5.00 Glass: $12.50
Avide Cerasuolo di Vittoria 2006 Sicilia, Italia
60/40 Frappato/Nero d’Avola fermented in steel and aged eight months in bottle.
Taste: $5.00 Glass: $12.00
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PURELY PINOT $ 17.00 FLIGHT
Martilde “Nina” Pinot Nero Organic 2005 Oltrepò Pavese, Italia
100% Pinot Nero does not see a drop of oak..and is lovingly tended in the vineyards.
Taste: $5.00 Glass: $12.50
Familia Schroeder “Saurus” Patagonia Select Pinot Noir 2006 Patagonia, Argentina
Bright fruit from stainless steel fermentation and only 40% of the wine aged for a year in new French & American oak.
Taste: $5.00 Glass: $12.50
Peters Family Winery “Sonoma Stage Vineyard” 2005 Sonoma Coast, California
Fruit from a low yield vineyard and 100% free run juice create this beautiful Sonoma Coast wine.
Taste: $7.00 Glass: $17.00
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