21 Mar Today’s Tasting and Upcoming Events!
Happy Hump Day! Another great spring day! Since it is such a warm spring day, I have decided to taste a couple of great warm weather whites and an Chianti.
Essence Riesling from Mosel Germany ($14.99) – Pale gold. Aromatic, with scents of apricot and peach. Fresh fruit flavors perfectly balanced by a racy acidity and mineral character. This Riesling is a little dryer than many of you are used to. A very good wine!
Soave Classico Capitel Tenda from Italy ($15.99) – “The 2009 Soave Classico Capitel Tenda is quite pretty and understated in its white peaches, flowers, almonds and mint. This fresh, perfumed Soave is an excellent choice for drinking over the next year or two. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2013. ” – The Wine Advocate
Busi Chianti Rufina from Italiy ($15.99) – Fresh, fruity, with classic tart cherry. Fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperatures for 7 to 8 days, with an additional 3 to 4 days on the skins. The wine is then racked and goes through malolactic. It is then racked again and stays another 7 months in stainless steel.
Stop in and enjoy a taste!
Wine and Food Paring
We still have a reservations left for the Wine & Food Paring on Tuesday, March 27th and Wednesday, March 28th. There are only a few left for Tuesday so don’t wait much longer! We start at 7:00 pm on both nights. Chef Bryan Scott has put together a fantastic menu and we have some great wines to pair with it! The cost is $45 per person and space is still limited. Your reservation will be confirmed with your payment. Here is another look at the menu!
DECONSTRUCTED ROASTED GARLIC TOMATO AND
KALAMATA OLIVE BRUCHETTA
w/ Bran Caia Chianti Classico
2007 Sangiovese
RP 90 pts.
SECOND COURSE
LOBSTER BISQUE
Creamy Lobster Bisque Flavored with Dry Sherry
w/ Neyers Carneros District
2009 Chardonnay
WS 92 pts.
THIRD COURSE
SOUS VIDE LEG OF CHICKEN
Slow Simmered and Herb Infused Served with Israeli Cous Cous
w/ Ferrari-Carano
2011 Pinot Grigio
INTER MEZZO
FRESH MELON WATER
FOURTH COURSE
SURF AND TURF
Ancho Rubbed Grass Fed NY Strip Steak and
Agava Chipotle Glazed Salmon
with a Carrot Puree
w/ Ghost Block Estate
2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
W&S 91 pts.
FIFTH COURSE
LEMONCHELLO AND PRAIA VINO VERDE POPSICLES
Southern Starz Tasting Wednesday, April 4th!
Don Clemens from Southern Starz will be in the shop for a very special tasting!
Southern Starz specializes in representing wineries from south of the Equator. The very experienced management team has selected some of the finest producers from South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Argentina.
Don Clemens is currently the Midwest Regional Manager for Southern Starz. Don’s career in the wine business has included retail and restaurant management, wholesale distribution, regional sales and even winery sales management. His love of wine has led him through many challenging and rewarding opportunities, including a stint as sommelier at one of Chicago’s leading restaurants (where his wine list won a Wine Spectator “Grand Award”). Don is a Certified Wine Educator and Certified Specialist in Wine and in Spirits with the Society of Wine Educators, he is frequently called upon to talk about his favorite subject, WINE.
This will be a great event you will not want to miss! Mark your calendars for April 4th!