Wine Tastings Jan 18, Rioja and Chianti Delicioso Mamma Mia!
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Please join us to explore these two beautiful bottles with our guest wine expert Antony Casagrande from Frederick Wildman and Sons.
Wednesday Jan 18th 2012, 6pm to 8pm. 10% off wines featured at the tastings
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El Coto Rioja Crianza (2007)$14.00 REGION: Rioja, Spain VARIETAL/BLEND: Tempranillo NOTES: This tempranillo shows aromas of ripe cherries, earth, vanilla, oak and spices. In the mouth this wines express great character with intense red strawberry and cherry flavors complemented by rich vanilla bean and buttered toast. Medium in body and has a long pleasant acidic finish full of dark fruit flavor. Pair with BBQ chicken, pork tenderloin roast MUSIC PAIRING: Babyface, Maxwell, Isaac Hayes |
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Fattorie Melini Chianti San Lorenzo (2010)$12.00 REGION: Tuscany, Italy VARIETAL/BLEND: Chianti-Sangiovese 85%, Merlot/ Cabernet Sauvignon 15% NOTES: Bright, ruby color, the wine has a pronounced bouquet of raspberries and blackberries, with hints of violets. Full and savory flavors with a lingering, pleasant aftertaste of wild forest berries, blackberry preserve and almonds. Pair with mustard ham and cheese sandwich. MUSIC PAIRING: Ten Thousand Maniacs, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Feist RAVES & REVIEWS: Wine Advocate- 87 points |