September DRY TASTINGS
BLANC de NOIR
Body: Dry Color: White
Origin: Languedoc, France
A truly distinctive white wine from black Grenache grapes with minimal skin contact during pressing. Blanc de Noir, meaning “white from black”, leans towards white peach, and echoes of red apple and strawberry, and crisp acidity finish out of showpiece.
SAUVIGNON BLANC - WINE OF THE MONTH
Body: Dry Color: White
Origin: Adelaide Hills, Australia.
Vibrant and aromatic with generous flavors of passionfruit, tropical fruit and citrus with notes of melon and herb. Juicy and crisp with refreshing acidity.
Foods: Oysters, scallops, salmon, asparagus, chicken and crab.
GRENACHE
Body: Dry Color: Red
Origin: San Benito, CA
The nose of our 2018 Grenache explodes with raspberry, citrus and spiced tea. The palate continues with cranberry and sweet cream.
Foods: Pairs beautifully with foods that have smokey or charred flavors, like savory, grilled meats, smokey BBQ sauces and even grilled veggies
MERLOT
Body: Dry Color: Red
Origin: Lodi, CA
Our Merlot is dark, rich, intense and bold, yet elegant. It’s big with full up-front waves of raspberry, blackberry and plum. Subtle notes of cedar and mocha follow the fruit. The oak contributes a tempering vanilla note.
Foods: Hamburger, Pork Chops, Pork Tenderloin, Chicken
MALBEC
Body: Dry Color: Red
Origin: Lodi, CA
Intense bouquet of plums, black currant and violet aromas give way to a slight touch of leather notes. Richly purple in color, carries a velvety texture with long soft flavors.
Foods: It’s great with “stick-to-your-ribs” foods like barbeque and braised lamb. Also goes well with beef stew and tomato based dishes.
PETITE SYRAH
Body: Dry Color: Red
Origin: Clement Hills, CA
Our 2022 Petite Syrah has wonderful flavors of raspberry jam, spice and plum. An elegant texture supports the fruit and bright finish. If you are a lover of full bodied, rich red wines, this one if for you!
Foods: Beef or duck and pasta with a rich bolognese sauce.
COCOA RAZZ
Traditional Ruby Port supported by a racy zing of bright raspberry, perfumed and gently tart, giving way to luscious dark chocolate-beguiling with dark, bittersweet aromas of coffee and vanilla. It’s like an entire Chocolaterie in a glass!