11 May Today’s Tasting and Big Rose Tasting Saturday Afternoon 1:00 pm – 5:00pm!
What a fantastic Friday! What better way to kick off the weekend than tasting some great wine at Chateau La Vin! Today we have three great wines to taste! Also, Mother’s Day is just two days away! Stop in for that special gift.
Kroara Cortese White Wine ($11.99) – Cortese is one of the most important whites of the Piemonte region, second only to Moscato. The Vinchio Vaglio Serra “Kroara” Cortese is fresh and clean. This crisp, light, and fruity wine has subtle notes of apples and pears and food friendly acidity. Cortese makes an excellent food wine and can be paired with hors d’oeuvres, shellfish, and seafood. It is a fitting match for pasta with green herbs as well.
Lorinon Crianza Rioja Tempranillo from Spain ($14.99) – This ruby colored wine opens with an old oak infused black raspberry with a hint of cranberry. On the palate, this wine is light to medium bodied, balanced, soft, and very easy to drink. The flavor profile is a mild black raspberry with notes of old oak and a hint of black currant. The finish is dry and moderate tannins are a tad sticky. This Tempranillo would pair well with a tangy pulled pork sandwich with sweet potato fries. I’m thinking an order to go of Who Dat’s Smoked Pulled Pork!
Mettler Family Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon from California ($25.99) – The deep, garnet hued Mettler 2009 Cabernet opens with ripe black cherry and warm caramel, vanilla and tobacco notes with a slight hint of mineral. Smooth and delicious on the palate, the mouth-filling flavors of raspberry, black plum, cherry and cola are balanced by a hint of sweet oak and cedar. This wine exhibits a beautifully orchestrated balance of fruit, oak and tannin with a nice thread of acidity that carry the flavors through the velvety finish. This is a Cabernet that is elegant and poised, with bold characteristics that would work with a variety of cuisines. Its solid core of flavors and deep complexity will see it through many years of aging.
Rose Wine Tasting tomorrow!
Tomorrow (Saturday 5/12) from 1:00 – 5:00 Chateau La Vin is hosting a special Rose Wine Tasting! Rose season is just starting and this special event will give you a chance to taste some great new wines! They will also make a great last minute Mother’s Day gift!
We will feature five Rose wines from Itally, Spain, France and California!
La Passione Sweet Pink Red ($12.99) – “La Passione is a sweet, lightly sparkling wine that is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Made mostly of the Brachetto grape, it has aromas of raspberries and strawberries. Particularly enjoyable when poured over fresh berries and topped with whipped cream and can also be enjoyed with fresh fruit tarts and wild berry sorbet. Serve chilled.”
Stella Berry from Italy ($14.99) – Stella Rosa Berry is a Moscato-based blend from the Piedmont region of Italy. Sweet but not overly sweet with just enough bubbles. Great as an aperitif or with light meals. Refreshing taste with a clean finish.
Reinares Tempranillo from Spain ($11.99) – The color is deep rose with a muted nose of cherries and dried flowers. The attack is very soft but at the same time dry, crisp and with good minerality. The finish is long and refined. Who says rose can’t have character?
Chateau de Campuget Syrah & Grenache Noir blend from France ($14.99) – Syrah 70%, Grenache noir 30%. The wine’s color is an intense peony pink. Its bouquet is very aromatic, with scents of small red fruits such as raspberries or blackcurrants. In the mouth there is a perfect balance between vivacity and mellowness. The final taste is very long, leaving a delicate impression of fruitiness.
Belle Glos Pinot Noir Blanc from California ($19.99) – Vibrant rose-salmon color. Rich, ripe strawberry and green apple aromas follow through in flavors that are further enlivened with cranberry and citrus zest notes. The full, lush mouthfeel is balanced by a brisk acidity and mineral elements, leading to a long-lasting finish.
Be sure to stop in for a taste! Mix and match any six roses and receive 10% off all day Saturday.
Mother’s Day!
Mother’s Day is almost here! We have some great gift ideas for that special Mother in your life! Stop in and I will help you select a customized gift! To go with a great bottle of wine, we have Zettie’s Confections Almond Butter Crunch Toffee, Dark Chocolate Chunks and some great specialty cheeses. Are you taking your mother out on Mother’s Day? Stop in for a glass of wine and spoil her!
New at Chateau La Vin!
We just got in three new cheese spreads from Fromage Gourmet! We have the Herb & Spice, Cheddar & Blue and Cheddar & Jalapeno! They go fantastic with wine! Stop in and try them.
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