Sparkling Wine

• This non-vintage Prosecco is a refreshing Italian sparkling wine made primarily in the district of Valdobbiadene in the region of Veneto. Prosecco is the name of the grape that is used to make this sparkling wine and many of the best examples are 100% Prosecco. This grape is prized for its delicate flavors and aromatics, and to preserve these characteristics, the wine is made in the Charmat method rather than the classic Champagne method, which would mean aging the wine for several years before release, robbing the wine of its freshness.
  

White Wines

• This 2008 Mosel Riesling shows a bright golden hue, while the nose is fresh with a touch of citrus and pear and semi-sweet fruit flavors on the mid-palate before a crisp, elegant finish. Superbly matched with salads, fruits, light cheeses and desserts.
  
  
• The 2007 Chardonnay was assembled from a number of parcels of fruit spread over six different Gisborne, New Zealand vineyards. The parcels were all tank fermented using yeast strains selected for their ability to amplify Chardonnay’s vibrant fruit character. After fermentation, the various parcels were left in tank on their yeast lees to gain complexity and richness. The wine is pale in the glass, but the color will deepen as the wine ages. The nose is typical of Gisborne Chardonnay in a ripe year: stone fruit and melon overtones, backed by a subtle creaminess that is derived from lees stirring. The palate is full of fresh fruit character, yet also has richness, weight and length.
  

Red Wines

• Uniquely blended, irreverent, different, and delicious, this 2007 Pinot Noir from the Languedoc is aged in French and American oak for six months. Bright garnet with a leathery, meaty nose and flavors of red cherry and currant. Generous palate with good tannins and a long, lingering finish.
  
  
• The blend is for the 2007 vintage is 65% Tempranillo and 35% Garnacha. The wine was cold-fermented and aged about six months in stainless steel. The vines average 30 years old. Spain's Castilla region is rather dry, and the temperatures can swing from quite cool at night to very warm during the day. Deep eggplant crimson color, with aromas of black cherry, black raspberry, coffee and earth. The mouthfeel is medium bodied, very dry, with moderate tannins and lively, tart acidity. Black cherry, raspberry, citrus and gravelly flavors evolve through the dry finish.
  
  
• Shiraz and Grenache are the landmark varieties of McLaren Vale, and the grapes for this 2005 vintage are grown on low-yielding 19th-century vineyards. It is very much a traditional style of wine: rich, luscious and opulently soft, very much an expression of terroir and variety that ages spectacularly. The final blend varies from year to year in an effort to maintain the well-established hallmarks of the brand. Serve at room temperature now or over the next 3 – 20 years with grilled or barbecued meats, roast meats and mature cheese.
  

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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!