01 Feb Three Great Wines to Taste Tonight and Taste of the Region Tomorrow!
Friday is finally here! Start your weekend at Chateau La Vin! We have some great wines to taste tonight!
Today’s Tasting!
Clos Le Vigneau Vouvray from France ($23.99) – “The 2011 Clos Le Vigneau, from a more challenging vintage, is just as good. Aromatics of spring flowers, poached pears, honeyed melon and some buttered citrus jump from the glass of this medium-bodied, very pure, fresh and nicely concentrated wine, which is the epitome of a dry Chenin Blanc meant to go with a cornucopia of cuisines.” – Wine Advocate 91 pts.
Bodegas Borsao Garnacha from Spain ($9.99) – “Another outstanding effort is the 2011 Tinto, a blend of 85% Grenache (called Garnacha in Spain) and 15% Tempranillo that is fermented and aged in stainless steel. Possibly the single greatest dry red wine value in the world, this is an unbelievable wine. And don’t complain that you can’t find any, as there are 15,000 cases available, and any wine retailer worth his weight should be stockpiling this wine next to the cash register. Its deep ruby/purple color is followed by classic aromas of kirsch liqueur intermixed with raspberries, loamy soil and flowers. This medium to full-bodied wine possesses remarkable depth, an expansive texture and wonderful freshness as well as purity. On taste alone, this beauty could easily sell for $30-50 a bottle. I don’t understand how anyone can make wines this good to sell at this price, but somehow importer Jorge Ordonez finds them.” —Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
Decoy Napa County Cabernet Sauvignon from California ($26.99) – Reflecting the character of each growing season, the Decoy Napa Valley Cabernet is made to be opened and enjoyed upon release. It is rich and appealing with fragrant, lifted aromas of mulberry, raspberry and currant with hints of rhubarb and mocha. The soft-toned fruit flavors dominate the plush and inviting palate with engaging spice complexity. This supple and approachable wine has a lingering finish framed by structured tannins. Blend: 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot
Taste of The Region on Saturday!
Gibault High School in Waterloo is hosting the Taste of the Region on Saturday, February 2nd from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Chateau La Vin will be there to offer a great selection of wines from around the world! Tickets are $20. This was a huge event last year with over 300 people in attendance. They are expecting up to 500 this year! The shop will remain open. Christina will be here to make sure everyone is well taken care of! Jasmine and I will be at Gibault pouring some great wine! I hope you can make it out!
Early Closing on Sunday.
As you know, we do not have a TV at Chateau La Vin. As a result, we will be closing at 3:00 on Sunday due to the Super Bowl! Get your wine early and enjoy the game!
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