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Domaine Pichot, Vouvray (Loire Valley, France) 2008
This wine showcases a medium body, a delicate, silky mouthfeel, and vibrant acidity with aromas and flavors of honey, tangerine, minerals and citrus fruits. This wine is 100% Chenin Blanc.
Gustav, Gruner Veltliner, Wachau (Austria) 2008
GruVe, Austria’s most-planted grape variety, offers this food-friendly wine that has subtle minerals, floral, lemon, and pear notes. The wine is dry, medium-bodied yet with broad and round mouth feel. The long, minerally finish adds complexity.
Pepperwood Grove, Chardonnay, California 2007
A quintessential California Chardonnay – full-bodied, creamy-textured, boldly oaky with ripe tropical fruit flavors.
Cloudline, Pinot Gris, Oregon 2007
Nice balance of fruit and acidity. Goes perfect with fish, especially Sashimi and Gravlax,
Cheese and Shellfish. The dry, crisp quality also goes well with spicy foods.
Delagrange, Hautes Cotes de Beaune Rouge 2008
This is an unbelievable treat from one of Burgundy’s up-and-coming domaines. The wine showcases pure cherries with just a hint of earth. It’s silky-textured with fine-grained tannins, vibrant acidity, and persistent finish on the palate.
Finca Abril, Malbec ‘Rapsodia’, Valle del Uco (Argentina) 2006
Full, rich, fleshy, fruit-forward wine with ripe plums, cassis, blackberries, and hints of vanilla characterize this wine. Smooth, rounded palate; no hard edges on this wine.
Novelty Hill, Syrah, Columbia Valley 2007
Intense dark fruits, black pepper spice, smoke, and earth notes lead to a full, broad palate backed by firm, but supple tannins. More spice highlights this wine’s finish.
Familia Mayol, Bonarda, Mendoza (Argentina) 2007
Dark, intense, full-bodied wine with concentrated blueberries, cassis, bittersweet chocolate flavors with sage/bay leaf undertones. Rich and lush on the palate with a long finish marked by dark chocolate notes.
Novelty Hill , Columbia Valley (Washington) 2005
A Syrah, Mourvedre, Cabernet Franc delivers a full-bodied, rich, concentrated juice with intense dark fruits and a spicy highlight on the finish
Torres ‘Celeste’, Ribera del Duero 2006.
100% Tempranillo from an acclaimed region and producer of Spain. This full-bodied, elegant, expressive, dry red has ripe black fruits with intense spice, a supple mouthfeel, and persistent finish.
Bartolomiol, Filanda Rose 2007.
From 100% Pinot Noir comes this sparkling wine that is aromatic, vibrant, with very
fine bubbles. The nose opens with bright red berries and just a hint of toast. The palate
is full and vibrant with a long and refreshing finish
Wine and Beverage consultant LA PERKEL
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