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405
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Parkville,
Missouri 64152
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816.505.WINE
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Hours of Operation
Tuesday - Saturday
12 PM - 8 PM
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Wines
by Jennifer
“Wines
for Mom"
Week
of May 6th, 2008
- This
is a non-vintage Italian DOCG wine produced mainly in the districts
of Asti, but also in smaller nearby districts of Alessandria
and
Cuneo.
Produced from the Moscato d'Asti (also known as Moscato Bianco)
grape, the wine is sweet and low in alcohol, and often enjoyed
with
dessert.
A
related
but
sparkling wine, Asti or Asti Spumante, is produced in the same
area from the same grape. The wine is straw or golden bright
yellow in color, with fragrant aromas typical of the Moscato
Bianco grape. The palate is soft, lively, and long lasting, with
fragrant touches of flowers (elderflower and acacia), fruit (apricot
and peaches), and aromatic herbs (sage).
- Chenin Blanc perennially rates high on our Mother’s Day list,
and this first rate 2007 Vouvray from France's Loire Valley
will both please and amaze! It’s a high-wire act that balances
pristine
layers of white peach, quince and golden delicious apple with
succinct minerality. You will find hints of assorted citrus coursing
throughout, enabling a lively balance of tangy acidity and generous,
ripe fruit. This wine is perfectly suited for doing prep work
(hint, hint!) in the kitchen for Mom’s dinner.
- Once
the Gewürztraminer has reached veraison (that magical
week when daytime weather cools slightly and nighttime temperatures
drop steadily, allowing the green grapes to turn amber), the
wait then continues a few more weeks before harvest. Because
the fruit ripens at a snail's pace, patience is required so the
flavors can develop fully without excessive sugars. The grapes
retain more aromatics because the warm days burn off Gewürztraminer's
floral terpenes, while the cool nights prevent the fruit from
losing acidity. The result is extraordinary balance: rose petal
and tropical fruit aromas, full flavors that linger, moderate
alcohol, crisp acidity, and a dry finish. This 2005 version from
Mendocino County, California is deliciously dry and perfect on
the deck with a cheese and fruit
platter.
Red
Wines
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This Carneros (Sonoma County) Pinot Noir has
always been one of moderate oak, rich aromas of black
cherry,
and high-tone, lingering, juicy fruit flavors. After
fermentation, the wine was aged for nine months in
a combination of French, Oregon and Hungarian oak
barrels. The 2004 vintage shows strawberry and cherry
preserves in the nose and on the palate, along with
well-integrated
hints of oak, vanilla, and cassis. It has silky tannins
and a pleasant, medium-length finish with flavors
of tobacco and plum. Traditional food pairings work
well with this wine, including lamb, grilled pork
loin, bacon-wrapped scallops, salmon and tuna.
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These brothers make the most
Chateauneuf-like wine in Luberon (an area in Provence
east of Avignon and north of Aix, along the Durance).
This 2005 is 50% Grenache and 50% Syrah
and made from extremely low yields—at the levels
of AOC Chateauneuf-du-Pape. It is bottled unfiltered,
resulting in a big, fabulous wine (yes, like CdP,
but for much less money) with its own unique character.
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The
winegrowing history of this Spanish family dates back to 1870.
This 2004 Tempranillo/Garnacha blend from Rioja has
an attractive violet color, with nice fruit accompanied by
a wonderful,
measured
wood tone
of hazelnut and vanilla on the palate. It is rich in the mouth,
with a solid structure bolstered by slightly dry tannins. Perfect
with a grilled steak.
Appetizer
of the Week
Chocolate
Wine Cake Drizzled with Raspberry Sauce - $5
For
more specific information on these great wines,
or to taste for yourself, stop by the Tasting
Room at Wines by Jennifer this week. We look
forward to seeing you!
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