Sparkling & White Wines

• This sparkling non-vintage Prosecco from Italy's Veneto has a very pale straw yellow color with fine yet persistent bubbles. The aroma is fruity and flowery, with hints of ripe golden apple and small mountain flowers. You will find it to be dry, fresh and flavorful on the palate followed by a fruity and harmonious finish that lingers pleasantly in your mouth. It is perfect as an aperitif or with a plate of assorted cheeses.
  

• The old vines used to produce this 2007 white Bordeaux are 55% Semillon, 35% Sauvignon, and 10% Muscadelle. There is a gunflint aspect, along with citrus perfumes like citronella and orange blossom. On the palate too, there is freshness and liveliness, which mirrors the exquisite bouquet. Pair this with shellfish, crab, or lighter fare.

• A stellar follow-up to the 2006 release, this 2007 Chardonnay from Western Australia is bright, vibrant and wonderfully aromatic. The wine is brimming full of fresh flavors with notes of lychee, apple and pear, spectacular in its flavor and character. This is what unoaked Chardonnay is meant to taste like. Enjoy now with friends and family.
  

Red Wines

• The winery's newest Sonoma Coast designation draws upon some new vineyard sources, including Russian River, which allowed the winemaker added flexibility to create blends of greater depth and complexity. This Pinot Noir's vibrant flavors, reminiscent of raspberry and cherry, make it an ideal accompaniment to grilled fish and fowl or barbecued meats. Similar in style to its predecessor, the Sonoma Valley, this 2007 vintage represents a tremendous value for everyday drinking.

• This 2006 Tuscan wine is 100% Sangiovese. Intense ruby-red color. Full and persistent nose where herbs and plum abound. On the palate, the wine shows particularly soft tannins that produce warm and velvety sensations, while dark candied fruit and a touch of pepper thrill the senses.
  
  
• This winery was the first to plant Syrah in Santa Barbara County in 1978. With thirty years experience, their estate vineyard yields intensely flavored grapes that create elegant wines. This 2005 Syrah from Santa Ynez Valley displays rich blackberry, cassis, espresso, mocha and signature sage-spice aromas and flavors. The silky finish lingers from the ripe tannins and smoky oak. This full-bodied wine should be enjoyed over the next 10 years. A traditional pairing for this wine is a rack of lamb marinated in rosemary and garlic, however, a peppercorn steak or mushroom risotto would work incredibly well also.
  

 

Appetizer of the Week

Red Bell Pepper & Anchovy Chili Jam over Brie - $8

 

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!