Sparkling Wine

• The big flavors of this 2008 Moscato come from vineyards located in the Paarl Ward region of Wellington at the foot of the Hawekwa mountain range in the Western Cape of South Africa. This wine is a tongue-tingling treat that is seductively sweet with big aromas of peaches, pears and apricots. The light effervescence wakes up your taste buds and leads into a crisp, flavorful finish.

White Wines

• Light as a feather on a soft wind, this 2008 Torrontes is crisply dry, yet exuding lime, peppery spice and tropical fruit (think of a juicy papaya, the smell of jasmine and mango in the distance, and lying in a hammock in a Hawaiian backyard). The family founded their Mendoza estate in 1998; they committed themselves to zero synthetics and the practice of biodiversity, very much conscious of making only a positive environmental impact, and establishing optimal health and working conditions for their team. They like to describe their vineyards, in fact, as a “playground for insects and birds,” serving as natural protectors of their vines.
  
  
• This 2006 unoaked Chardonnay from China has a pronounced light straw color. The nose has hints of tropical qualities, soft lychee, star fruit and green apple. On the palate, the texture is creamy with a good length and clean aftertaste.

Red Wines

• This 2006 French Corbieres blend is a smooth, easy drinking wine. You will find on the nose some blackberries and fruits that follow through to the finish. The taste is smooth - fine, elegant tannins, soft in the mouth with no rough edges. Enjoy with Spanish tapas and rustic food.
  
  
• This 2006 Paso Robles Zin starts with black cherry and plum notes, and after this fruity introduction, the flavor explodes with more fruit, spice, and soft tannins. This is the kind of Zin we like - big and bold, with a playful attitude. Pair this with grilled tenderloins…the perfect combination.
  
  
• This 2006 100% Shiraz has a dark, rich purple color. Made from grapes sourced from Limestone Coast & Langhorne Creek, this delicious black Aussie wine has hints of chocolate, menthol and tobacco leaf on the nose. Plums, blackcurrant and spice flavors abound on the palate and are perfectly balanced by fine, supple tannins. Excellent with smoked meats!
  

Appetizer of the Week

Classic Bruschette - $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!