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What’s Pouring in the Cellar This Week 9/01 – 9/6

August 31, 2009  |   Posted by :   |   Wine Tasting   |   0 Comment»

PIEMONTESE BIANCOS $15.00 FLIGHT

Il Saulino “Sorito” Cortese 2008 Piemonte, Italia

This cantina has 12 hectares of vines in the heart of the Gavi DOCG zona, mostly dedicated to Cortese.

Taste: $ 4.00 Glass: $ 7.50

Saulino Gavi 2007 Piemonte, Italia

100% Cortese, hand harvested mid-September & fermented in steel to keep acidity.

Taste: $ 5.00 Glass: $12.00

Riofava Roero Arneis 2007 Piemonte, Italia

Arneis, aka “Barolo Bianco.” Translates to “little rascal.” Roero is the newest DOCG in Piemonte.

Taste: $ 6.00 Glass: $14.00

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SPAGHETTI NIGHT REDS $10.50 FLIGHT

Trambusti Chianti 2008 Toscana, Italia

An everyday drinking Chianti from the best zona of production in Chianti.

Taste: $ 4.00 Glass: $ 7.50

Bolero Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2007 Abruzzo, Italia

Warm days & cool nights combined with the mountain air make for a meaty, rich wine – super food friendly.

Taste: $ 3.50 Glass: $ 6.00

Botter “Caleo” Negroamaro 2007 Puglia, Italia

Very traditional vine of the Salento area (the zone on the “high heel” of Italy’s boot.)

Taste: $ 3.00 Glass: $ 5.50

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TEMPRANILLO – SUAVE $11.00 FLIGHT

Cherubino “Castillo de Olleria” Tinto 2007 Valencia, España

Blend of 75% Bobal and 25% Tempranillo. Bobal has a higher than average Resveratrol quantity!!

Taste: $ 3.00 Glass: $ 5.00

Cherubino “Marques de Caro” Tempranillo 2006 Valencia, España

Tempranillo kept cool during fermentation…then aged without the influence of any oak.

Taste: $ 4.00 Glass: $ 7.50

Solar de Estraunza Tinto 2007 Rioja, España

Tempranillo put through carbonic maceration. Keeps it fresh fruit in stainless steel tanks.

Taste: $ 4.00 Glass: $ 7.00

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THE CULT OF CALIFORNIA $21.00 FLIGHT

D’Anbino “Orchestration” Red Blend NV Paso Robles, California

This is a big blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Syrah.

Taste: $ 7.00 Glass: $18.00

Suited “Gina Georgette Limited” Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Alexander Valley, California

100% Cabernet from the cooler climes of Sonoma…a fun and sexy exploration.

Taste: $ 6.00 Glass: $15.00

Carini Oakvile Merlot 2002 Napa Valley, California

From Andrew Carini: “I generally do a 3-5 day pre fermentation cold maceration of the fruit. This is followed by a 15-30 day slow and steady fermentation in small 1 ton containers with multiple cultured and indigenous yeasts.”

Taste: $ 8.00 Glass: $20.00

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