22 Mar Friday Tasting & Wine and Watercolors!
We have three new wines to taste tonight!
Heinz Eifel Shine Riesling from Germany ($14.99) – Heinz Eifel ‘Shine’ Riesling is made from grapes harvested on the sloping hillsides of one of Germany’s prime wine growing regions, the Pfalz. The winding rivers running alongside these vineyards reflect sunlight, which help to ripen the Riesling throughout the long cool growing season. Slightly sweet, with bright, crisp flavors of green apple, pear and peach. Best served chilled, and can be enjoyed before a meal or with spicier Asian cuisine.
Bridlewood Pinot Noir from California ($17.99) – This Monterey County Pinot Noir displays dark fruit flavors of raspberry and dark cherry with hints of caramel and toffee. Framed by floral and black pepper notes, this wine has a smooth, lingering finish. Monterey County enjoys a cool, foggy climate that is ideal for Pinot Noir. Typically, bud break begins several weeks earlier and harvest ends several weeks later than other growing regions. This extra month of time on the vine allows the grapes to develop intense, complex flavors. Monterey County houses the significant Monterey AVA, which includes nine sub-regions, united by the cooling influence of Monterey Bay.
S.O.A. Single Vineyard Red Blend from California ($20.99) – Originally known as Wild Horse Vineyard, S.O.A. (which stands for State of the Art) enjoys a “rock star pedigree” because of its predecessor’s reputation for inventing the California Rhone blend category. With a mantra that the vintners there produce wines that will “make you smile,” this 67% Syrah and 33% Grenache indicates just how well they understand wine chemistry. Deep garnet with dark purple highlights, this blend conveys black cherry and other dark fruits with an oaky vanilla and sweet bread scent that conjures up images of freshly baked layer cake cooling on a kitchen counter. Its seductive, lush dark berry flavors hold a bit of oakiness from its barrel aging that lingers and is part of a smooth finish that balances acidity and tannins with just the merest trace of white pepper. It is a beautifully big, complex wine that is perfect for sipping, coupled with a Stilton-crusted New York strip steak or a roast venison served with chanterelle-filled ravioli.
Wine & Watercolors painting class two!
We still have a few openings! Sign up soon to reserve your spot!
The first class went so well, Barb is coming back to do it again on Tuesday, March 26th! A fun evening with friends! Artist Barbara Schrieber, who’s artwork is hanging in Chateau La Vin, will be the instructor. The cost is $45 per person. Bring a Friend! This includes a pre-class wine tasting, cheese & crackers, Zettie’s Almond Butter Crunch Toffee and Cashew Brittle and all the painting supplies. At the end of the evening each person leaves with their own painting! The class requires no artistic skills. Don’t miss out on this great event! Space is limited. Your spot is reserved when payment is received. Stop in Chateau La Vin to make your reservations! You can call for reservations at (618) 281-8117 or email http://www.chateaulavin.com.
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