White Wines

• A blend of three remarkable varieties, this 2006 vintage from Romania is a wine born in the Transylvanian plateau. Each grape variety has a distinguished contribution to the final complex result: the Gewurztraminer brings in the flavors and the spiced notes, Feteasca Regala the freshness and acidity, and Pinot Grigio the body and alcohol volume. Yellow with green hues. Floral aroma with distinguished rose petals. The palate gives notes of freshly baked bread and apple, with a balanced and persistent aftertaste. Ideal with salads, chicken and spiced dishes.
  
  
• The wine offers tropical fruit and lemon aromas combined with gentle oak notes to provide an alluring complexity. It is a medium-bodied 2008 Mendoza Chardonnay that has well-balanced acidity with hints of lemon and pineapple fruit that lead to a dry, crisp finish. There is just a kiss of oak flavor that frames the fresh fruit flavors. It is a bright, crisp and captivating young wine to enjoy by itself or paired with chicken, pork and seafood.
  

Red Wines

• This 2007 blend is a delicious and satisfying everyday red featuring southwestern France’s distinctive varietal, Tannat. The wine opens with deep black-crimson color and spicy aromas of tar, dried herbs and black cherries. Light, transparent and utterly delicious, the wine deftly balances the Tannat’s tarry side with Merlot’s soft suppleness and Cabernet Sauvignon’s cedary edge. The result is the ideal everyday red wine that will satisfy from the depths of winter into spring and early summer. Enjoy now and over the coming year as a lovely party wine, or serve as a complement to roast chicken, burgers, hors d’oeuvres, quiches, rabbit and turkey.
  
  
• A blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petite Sirah and 14% other dry reds. This 2007 California red showcases lush texture and bold dark fruit flavors with a slight hint of oak and spice. Cedar and tobacco aromas complement integrated lively tannins and fill out your palate, allowing the wine to be consumed on its own or with your favorite food.
  
  
• The intense blue-purple color of this 2005 Lodi Petite Sirah hints at the aroma of blueberries, blackberries and wildflowers that follow through on the palate. The overall impression is soft, rich and full-bodied with lush violet and jammy blackberry elements and hints of peppery spice. The flavors commingle with subtle oak in a long, mouth-filling finish.

Sparkling Wine

• This non-vintage mimosa is a wine cocktail made from grape wine and the juice and pulp of the celebrated, crimson-fleshed Sicilian blood oranges. This ready-to-pour cocktail composed of Italian sparkling wine and high-quality orange juice is a refreshing aperitif, with perfect balance between sugars and acidity. It’s low in both alcoholic (5.5%) and caloric content and a wholly natural product. Chill and enjoy it now to fully appreciate the harmonious blend of flavors. Light, fruity, refreshing and flavorful.
  

 

Appetizer of the Week

Mandarin Pumpkin Marmalade over Cream Cheese with Crackers - $9

 

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!