tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72962343104653128422024-03-05T18:37:33.394-08:00Wine and OpineAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18161718532805236015noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7296234310465312842.post-48896393470209781442018-09-24T19:17:00.001-07:002018-09-24T19:17:59.438-07:00Vincent Vineyards Family Reserve Sauvignon Blanc (2012) Wine Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Santa Ynez Valley – Los Olivos District, I enjoyed a vertical tasting at
Vincent Vineyards.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>It had been several
years since I tasted in this area and Vincent Vineyards opened in the
interim.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>A vertical tasting is a tasting
of several wines - in this case 5 - that are all the same varietal by the same
producer. The only thing that differs among them is the vintage (year). In the
case of this tasting, all were different vintages of their Sauvignon
Blanc.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Sauvignon Blanc is one of my
favorite varietals so I chose this vertical tasting from their tasting menu
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experience your tasting in their spacious tasting room with plenty of natural
light or enjoy your tasting on their expansive patio. We opted for the patio
tasting. We chose a table on the patio and shortly after being seated were
greeted by the owner, Tony Vincent. As we started to visit, his passion for his
vineyard, winery, and wines made our experience most memorable. He showed us
the barrel room where they also host private events.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>One wall of the room had a gigantic mural of
him with the Rat Pack. <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>I found Tony (Anthony
Vincent Zehenni) most intriguing.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Mostly
that at 83 and after being successful in many different ventures, he was so
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noticed the background music in the tasting room and patio and the music
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conversation. The mural, though not so subtle, is classic and classy – as is
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After our tour, we made our way back to the patio where they
set a placemat in front of us, placing each of the 5 tastings on the
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I chose 2 different bottles to bring home, the 2012 Vincent Vineyards Family
Reserve and the 2014 Olive Branch. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The 2012 was my favorite the day of the tasting and
continues to be. I find myself wondering how aging has affected this wine.
Sauvignon Blanc is genuinely consumed younger; and this one would be about 6
years old. It was a light golden color in the glass, and on the nose it
possessed tropical fruit notes with hints of stone fruit. On the palate, a
pleasant minerality and nice body - perhaps the result of aging on lees and
time. The finish was crisp and well balanced.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The 2014 Olive Branch is a much “lighter” representation of
the varietal. The color struck me as being sort of a pale celery color. The
nose, beyond subtle minerality, was almost non-existent. The wine didn’t offer
anything more on the palate and was lacking in fruit and body, almost seeming “watered
down”.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>I think this was attractive to me
when we were tasting at the winery as it was almost a palate cleanser.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Unfortunately, once home it was disappointing
and would get lost in most any food pairing.<span style="margin: 0px;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I look forward to visiting Vincent Vineyards again. I loved
the ambiance and look forward to trying more of their wines.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>We
enjoyed the 2012 Family Reserve on an appetizer night with Crab Rangoon. Try it
<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>also with Lobster Risotto.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Click the links below to print or save the
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">It’s almost Hatch season… almost.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Perhaps it’s the anxiety of knowing I have
just enough Hatch green chiles in my freezer for one more batch of enchiladas that
caused the moment of weakness – the impulse to buy a “novelty” wine, this week’s
Wine Wednesday feature, the non-vintage Hatch Green Chile Wine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Though familiar with Hatch chiles, it wasn’t until moving to
the Southwest and experiencing them fresh by the burlap sackful, that I fell
in love.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Each season I buy what I think
will be enough to freeze and hold me till the next season only to find that it’s
never enough. The flavor of these chiles is so distinct - sort of like Vidalia
onions.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Though the same onion is grown
elsewhere, they only taste like Vidalias if grown in Vidalia, GA.<span style="margin: 0px;"> In this case, there is nothing like the peppers grown in New Mexico's Hatch Valley.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">I refer to this wine as a novelty wine because it’s geared more
toward the appreciator of Hatch chiles than the wine connoisseur. I’m not sure
what this says about me, but I couldn’t resist.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">First off, note that this wine isn’t made from chiles.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>It is a grape wine with chiles added. Grape
wines are often described as having notes/aromas of other fruits, vegetables,
berries and spices etc., but those notes are the result of the varietal, soil, climate,
wine making process and how it’s aged. Therefore, it tends to be a more nuanced
experience. In the case of this wine, it’s one note, and it’s blatant.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">I’ve not been able to find the varietals used in this
wine, though I'm confident Riesling is a significant part of the blend.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>The winemaker's (St. Clair Winery) fact sheet just states that
it is a “proprietary blend”.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>The chiles
are cold soaked in white wine and as a result the wine is infused with the flavor
of fresh Hatch green chiles.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">I found this to be about the palest wine I’ve ever seen –
barely a hint of color in the glass. I was thrilled as I took in the unabashed,
unmistakable scent of fresh Hatch green chiles. This is a semi-sweet wine with
a round mouth feel and a clean peppery finish.<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>The pepper on the palate was not as bold as the scent on the nose, but
it’s prominent and expected. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">For an infused wine, I feel this is very well done.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>For my personal taste, though I understand
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Pair with Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas (why not layer
flavors?), or Spicy Chicken Lettuce Wraps.<span style="margin: 0px;">
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Attention Costco shoppers! Recently my husband and I decided
to get a Costco membership.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>The decision
actually had nothing to do with wine, but this week it relates. The Costco
experience - though I’m sure savings abound with each supersized item - isn’t
really my cup of tea. As a result, my husband tends to make the Costco run on
his day off.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>It normally consists of a
great deal on bottled water and whatever other irresistible deals he might come
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">This last week, he checked out the wine department. He found
that they carry my “house white” (If you’ve been following this blog, you know
what that is) at a great price so he bought several bottles.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>I had given him suggestions for wines to
purchase, but they weren’t based on him shopping at Costco.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Anyway, I’d suggested he surprise me with a
new ros<span style="margin: 0px;">é</span>,
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">The winemaker’s website suggests that this is a bottle of
wine you would give in the same way as a bunch of roses. If we’re talking about
a plastic wrapped bouquet of supermarket roses, perhaps I agree. I’m not
dogging supermarket roses, I’ve been gifted them, and appreciate them.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>What I am referring to, is the price
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">First off, one has to mention the bottle – the presentation
is stunning. Tip the bottle upside down and notice the base is in the shape of
a rose.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>The pale pink glass cork-stopper
is beautiful and reseals fabulously. It’s a bottle that makes you consider
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">The wine, a blend of Grenache, Cinsault, and Syrah is the
color of farm-raised salmon. On the nose, stone fruit, papaya, floral notes and
a hint of ripe ruby red grapefruit. Though the prevalent fruit on the palate isn’t
sweet enough for this wine to be considered off-dry, it has inclinations. <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>The
finish, though a bit lackluster, still makes for a great summer sipper.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>When you don’t want anything too assertive to
distract from your afternoon read on the patio, which is how I enjoyed my first
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Later we enjoyed it with a dinner of Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>I decided to forego the tempura batter and
simply grill the fish by brushing it with olive oil and lightly seasoning with
sea salt and pepper. It was a pairing well worth repeating. Try also with a Boiled
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Seeing the closure on this week’s Wine Wednesday feature,
the 2015 H&M Hofer Bio Gr<span style="margin: 0px;">üner Veltliner, caused me to add it to my
cart.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>It’s the first time I’ve seen a
wine that you needed a bottle opener to open. I found this at Whole Foods (It’s
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the nose presented slightly sweet with big fruit and white pepper on the palate.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>It was lively on the tongue, evidence of stainless
steel fermentation, and it delighted with a long finish.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>It was a perfectly balanced wine, which makes
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unless you want to. Though you can’t put the bottle cap back on, one of my wine
stoppers seals it nicely.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>I wrote this
blog post last night while sipping on a glass, and have plans to enjoy it with
Parmesan Encrusted Tilapia for dinner tonight.<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>Next time, I’ll plan ahead, and serve it with Wiener Schnitzel Hamburg
Style, Lyonnaise Potatoes and Lettuce Salad with Hot Bacon Vinaigrette, and
relive some fond food memories of days spent in Austria. Click the links below
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">On Saturday night, our neighborhood wine club held its
monthly gathering where each couple brings a bottle of wine and an
appetizer.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>This month’s theme was South
African wines. I went to AJ’s Fine Foods, the best hope for something other
than the limited mass production options at the local big box stores. (This is
where I’m tempted to go off on a rant about the lack of wine shops in areas,
especially here in AZ, where wine can be purchased in grocery stores and then
big box stores, eliminating boutique wine shops with interesting finds, but I digress.) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">I was fortunate to find a bottle of Protea Chenin Blanc
which I’ve reviewed in the past, and also this week’s Wine Wednesday feature,
the 2014 Ernie Els Big Easy Red.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>I chose
to take the Chenin Blanc to the event because I was familiar with it, but also
because it paired well with the Cucumber Salmon Canap<span style="margin: 0px;">é</span>s I brought as an
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the very reason I moved to the Valley of the Sun, this year has been
exceptional with highs hovering around 80<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">°</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"> F </span>every day for the last week, and forecast for the
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">This week’s Wine Wednesday feature the 2016 Granbaz<span style="margin: 0px;">án Albarino
Etiqueta Verde is the perfect wine for warm sunny days.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>From the Rias Baixas region of Spain, this
Albarino (pronounced Al-boh- REEN- Yoh) is a great representation of the
indigenous varietal. Etiqueta Verde translates as “green label”, denoting the entry-level
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">On the nose, honeydew, kiwi, and grassy notes. It’s
wonderfully zippy and refreshing on the tongue with herbal and citrus notes on
the palate. The finish is crisp and citrusy, with a bit of salinity lingering.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>The Rias Baixas is a coastal sub-region of
the Galicia region in Northwestern Spain, and the cool, damp sea air contributes
to this delicious wine. If you like Vermentino; try this Albarino. We enjoyed
this with Lobster Risotto (used it in the recipe too). Try also with Steamed
Mussels. Click the links below to print or save the recipe pairing suggestions.</span></div>
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that you like, do you tend to try other offerings by the same brand?<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Well, I do, and in the case of Yalumba, the
winery behind this week’s Wine Wednesday feature, the 2014 Old Bush Vine Grenache, I’m
finding them to be a trusted name for quality wine at an affordable price. I’ve
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I’ll go one step further, when you find a brand that you
like, do you ever plan to visit the winery?<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>Well, I do that too.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Yalumba is a
family-owned winery spanning 5 generations and over 167 years. They are one of
four wineries around the world with their own cooperage - making their own
barrels. When I visit Australia, I want to make the Barossa region and a visit
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The grapes for this wine are sourced from low-yielding
vines planted between 1898 and 1973.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This old bush vine Grenache is extremely versatile for food pairing,
and in my opinion, a great choice if you’re having a party - a red wine that
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cassis and violet notes.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>On the palate,
raspberry and cherry with prominent spice and pepper on the finish. It’s a
wonderful medium-bodied wine and the subtle use of French oak keeps this dry
wine very food friendly. We enjoyed it
with Bistro Burgers (put some in the burgers too).<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Try also with Maple Chipotle Glazed Cedar Plank
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day trip to Napa. As they like to say in Napa, “Cab is king”. Though I’m not
all that crazy about Cabernet Sauvignon, I keep trying, thinking eventually
I’ll find the one that will change my mind.
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visited several wineries and tasted at three of them. We always plan where
we’ll visit before we leave and route our tour accordingly. This time, Lee chose the wineries, but as we
drove past Mumm Napa, I asked that we include it and make it one of our
tastings as I was familiar with Mumm Champagne and sparkling wine and I thought
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in the U.S for growing Champagne grapes. The first vintage was produced in Napa
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Carlos Santana. A portion of the
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blends! The wine presents notes of stone fruit; apricot and peach as well as
apple and shortbread. It is very fruit forward and subtly sweet on the finish. Because
it is slightly sweet, it will pair well with one of Lee’s favorite dishes,
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depends. It was when I came across this
Wine Wednesday’s feature, the 2016 Brancott Estate Flight Song Sauvignon Blanc,
that I considered this question more closely. I
noticed the label said it is “crafted to be 20% lighter in calories”. This sort of surprised me. Of course, I’m familiar with the Skinny Girl
wines, though I’ve never tried them. To
be honest, though I enjoy wine, I don’t feel I consume enough that the 20%
savings in calories is worth the compromise of the wine experience. However, it did cause me to pause because I don’t remember
seeing a well-known label such as Brancott touting a low-calorie wine. So, I shelled out the $15.99 and gave it a try.
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to point out where the calories in wine come from. Generally, it’s either sugar or alcohol. Low
calorie wines also tend to be lower in alcohol.
In the case of this week’s wine, it is 9% ABV. A popular equation I came
across to determine the calories in a glass of wine is to multiply the serving
size x % alcohol by volume x 1.6. This equation works best for dry wines. A
serving of wine is generally considered to be 5 oz. with about 5 glasses in an
average bottle. So, in the case of
Flight Song, using this equation, multiply 5 oz. x 9 ABV x 1.6, and you get 72
calories. Their website indicates that there are 88 calories. As you can see the equation isn’t exact, but
it can get you in the ballpark. Keep in mind also, that some sweeter wines like
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No. But, it was far from the worst. I thought it might seem watery or lackluster,
but I found it to have the qualities I’ve come to love in a New Zealand
Sauvignon Blanc. On the nose, tropical
fruit, grapefruit and green vegetables. On the palate it exhibited nice body
and was well balanced with the citrus notes stealing the show. I found it to
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holiday party season, that 34 calories per glass could allow you a few extra
hors d' oeuvres and the lower alcohol content isn't necessarily a bad thing either. Speaking of hors d' oeuvres,
Flight Song would pair well with Salmon Cucumber Canapés, Crab Rangoon and Boiled
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: calibri;">I recently visited Willamette Valley Vineyards while visiting family in Oregon. The location and facility are quite impressive and the view from the entrance, breathtaking. </span></span><br />
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: calibri;">This is one of the wines we tasted and decided to bring home with us. I always like it when I taste a wine at the winery and then when I get home and try it again, it’s as good as I remembered it being.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: calibri;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: calibri;">Sometimes, especially in cases like this, where the setting and ambience contribute greatly to the experience, I worry whether the wine will hold up without it. FYI, it most certainly does.</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: calibri;">A ros</span></span><span style="font-family: calibri;">é</span><span style="font-family: calibri;"> made from Pinot Noir, it is left with skin contact for 48 hours resulting in the medium pink color. </span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: calibri;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: calibri;">On the nose, slightly floral, hints of citrus and a pleasant minerality. Having been fermented in stainless, it is lively on the tongue with strawberry and honey notes on the palate.</span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: calibri;">This is a great summer picnic wine, quite versatile for pairing with lighter fare. We enjoyed it with Oven-Roasted Cornish Game Hens and Sage and Garlic Infused Whipped Potatoes. It occurred to me that this could be my Thanksgiving 2017 wine. </span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: calibri;">I also noticed on the label that if you bring the bottle back to the winery, they’ll give you a 10 cent refund.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: calibri;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: calibri;">Perfect, I was looking for an excuse to go back. Click the links below for recipe paring suggestions.</span></span></div>
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was fortunate to be able to enjoy their Saturday tasting. This week they were
featuring wines from Cosa Obra of Sonoma County. There were 3 wines offered; a
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have to admit, as winemaker Gregory Hayes introduced the
wines, I wasn’t all that enthused about trying a CA Sauvignon Blanc. You see, for the longest time, if I had to
choose a favorite varietal, it would be Sauvignon Blanc. I have loved the crisp citrus, sometimes
grassy, sometimes mineral notes, but usually prefer the New Zealand or French
styles of this varietal. It seems the CA winemakers like to introduce oak, or
too much oak for my taste, and I don’t care for that in my Sauvignon
Blanc. I say this, but at the same time,
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Gregory poured the Sauvignon Blanc tasting. I swirled and sniffed and was “wowed’
and “wooed” by the nose. Lush tropical fruit, peach and orange blossom. The
wine had a wonderful viscosity, more body than most Sauvignon Blancs and was
very well balanced. There was a luscious
fruity finish, so much more than the typical citrus burst. He mentioned that the wine was probably not
chilled as much as it should be, but I thought it was perfect. At this
temperature, there was nothing to hide behind. The wine is fermented in stainless
tanks, but does just a short amount of time in neutral French Oak. Fabulous! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As I was enjoying my tasting, Gregory mentioned that the
wine was 100% Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Musqué. When I sat down to write
this, my curiosity led me to learn more about this Musqué. A Musqué
is a clone or mutation of the parent grape that has Muscat (highly perfumed)
qualities. Sauvignon Musqué is not yet recognized as a varietal, thus, though unique,
is still considered Sauvignon Blanc. This discovery was quite exciting to me. My favorite varietal, once again, claimed and owned its distinction as my
favorite varietal. Though the importance
of exceptional fruit must be noted, this fruit, thankfully, ended up in the
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options. I also purchased the
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We enjoyed the Proprietor's Blend with Beef Fajitas on
Sunday evening, and I look forward to uncorking the Sauvignon Blanc very
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dinner at VB Lounge, a place in Chandler, AZ, I had been wanting to check
out.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">As per usual, I had perused the
menu prior to our arrival, and my taste buds were set.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">The server handed me the wine list, I ordered,
only to have her come back and say that they were out of what I’d requested – gasp!
She then suggested a Verdejo, pronounced Vare – DAY – oh, which wasn’t on the
wine list, but she highly recommended. It turned out to be a wonderful
suggestion, and I was reminded of a varietal that I enjoy and don’t often
purchase because there isn’t usually a broad selection and you have to ask or
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Wine Wednesday feature, the 2013 Shaya Arindo.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">The grapes for this wine are sourced from a vineyard in Segovia in the Rueda region of Spain where the primary varietal is Verdejo. Wine labeled as Rueda Verdejo must be at
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">The wine exhibited a beautiful golden color. On the nose,
tropical fruit, honey and a noticeable minerality. The wine though fermented in
stainless, still possessed a creamy, silky mouthfeel that I found surprising
while still providing a familiar well-balanced acidic finish.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">I liked the body of this dry white wine,
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the mussels as well. Try also with Prosciutto Pasta Roulade.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Click the links below to print or save the
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wine production, I must be honest, Bulgaria isn’t one of the first that comes
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largest producer of wine, but the collapse of communism caused the industry to
decline. However, it is on its way back to the extent that the Thracian
Valley is one of Wine Enthusiast’s Top 10 Wine Travel Destinations for 2017. Who want's to go?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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It has an intense deep garnet color. On the nose, blackberry, cassis, very<b> very</b> ripe plum and coffee. On the palate, it wasn't as aggressive as I might have expected from a wine of 14.8% alcohol by
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peppery finish, which made it a great pairing for barbecue and sloppy joes. We
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future meals, but after smelling it slowly simmer for a good part of the day, I had to
reserve some for dinner that night.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">So,
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Chianti in the sauce, but when I noticed that my wine fridge was now void of Chianti,</span><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> I spotted the bottle of 2015 La Quercia
Estates Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. I thought to myself “Montepulciano –
Sangiovese – Chianti – same thing – that’ll work”. That could all be true if
not for the d’Aburzzo part I had hastily overlooked.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">To clarify, Montepulciano is a town in Tuscany. It is also a
red wine grape varietal. The key grape varietal grown in Montepulciano, the town, is
Sangiovese which is also the key grape varietal in Chianti.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">However, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is the
Montepulciano varietal grown in the Abruzzo region of Italy. The good news is
that though the wines are uniquely different they do share some common
characteristics which still made my choice a delightful pairing for spaghetti with
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Both wines tend to be very fruit forward and this one
certainly was. On the nose, blueberry with a hint of spice and cassis. It was slightly
sweet on the tongue but exhibited a well-balanced acidity with pleasant pepper
on the finish. I actually preferred this over a Chianti with my sauce as my
sauce is on the zesty side and with the addition of the Italian sausage, the
wine stood up nicely to the bolder flavors. This wine is fermented in stainless
steel with no barrel aging which in my opinion usually makes the wine a little
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are meant to be consumed within a year of bottling. Therefore, most bottles don’t
show a vintage year, though some list a bottling date. When shopping for Vinho
Verde, the younger the better. Vinho Verde is not a varietal, but rather a
growing region in the northwestern most area of Portugal. </span></span></div>
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the name was possibly chosen because of the vineyards proximity to the Atlantic
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Loureiro, 20% Trajadura and 10% Azal. The wine exhibits a pale straw color with
slightly grassy and herbal notes along with pronounced lemon. As with most
Vinho Verde, it is effervescent. Though not enough to be considered a sparkling
wine, it is lively and refreshing on the tongue. I particularly enjoyed the
luscious not-too-tart lemon and minerality on the finish. This one was a little
more interesting (I hesitate to say complex as it goes against the nature of
Vinho Verde), but more interesting than most.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #474747; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">In last week’s
Wine Wednesday feature I mentioned that I used the Beaujolais I reviewed (that
I wasn’t all that impressed with) to make Sangria.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>As a result, I’ve gotten several requests for
my Sangria recipe. I’ll be happy to share, but first, a little about
Sangria.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #474747; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">First of
all, if you can roll your R’s, please do, it seems to elevate this red wine
punch into something a little more posh.<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>Say it with me, “sahn – GDEE – uh”. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #474747; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Sangria is
Spanish in origin and typically made with red wine. The name is believed to be
derived from sangre, the Spanish word for blood, likely referring to its deep
red color. Americans were introduced to Sangria at the 1964 World’s Fair in New
York City, where it was the featured drink in Spain’s pavilion.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #474747; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">There are likely
as many Sangria recipes as there are people who make it. In addition to the red
wine, there is usually some sort of brandy or liqueur, sometimes spices, fruit
juices and of course fresh fruit.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>The
mixture is refrigerated for several hours or overnight while the fruit imparts
its natural sugars and flavors.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Sangria
is served chilled over ice without the fruit.<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>You may choose to garnish with additional fruit. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #474747; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">There are
now many premade Sangria’s and Sangria mixes on the market. I would encourage
you to make your own. It’s so easy and so much better.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Serve it with tapas, tacos, or whatever you
wish.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Just Savor the Flavors!</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Brittany
Allyn</span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Serves: 1
Pitcher (6 glasses)</span></b><br />
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1 bottle of Beaujolais-Villages wine (I like Louis
Jadot)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">¼ cup Triple Sec Orange Liqueur (Cointreau
miniature)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 cup White Grape Juice</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2 TBSP Super Fine Sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2 Plums (preferably one red and one black) sliced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 Orange sliced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">7-8 Strawberries hulled and sliced</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Pour the bottle of Beaujolais in a pitcher.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Add the grape juice, orange liqueur and super
fine sugar.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Stir until the sugar
dissolves. Add the fruit and stir.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Refrigerate for 4-5 hours or overnight – stirring occasionally.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Pour over ice and garnish with an orange slice
and strawberry. I like to freeze strawberry slices into ice spheres for
presentation. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Beaujolais – a white wine lover’s red! As the summer starts
heating up, I tend to gravitate more toward lighter dishes and white
wines.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">However, there are exceptions,
and a Beaujolais is always one of them. Beaujolais takes its name from the wine
producing region of the same name in France.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Beaujolais is a light-bodied easy-drinking red wine that is
generally very fruit forward and low in tannins. There are different
classifications for Beaujolais; Beaujolais , Beaujolais Villages and Crus Beaujolais
(which usually doesn’t say Beaujolais on the label, but rather the name of the
Cru or sub region – these being of the highest quality).</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">The classification is determined by the area
where the grapes are grown, with basic Beaujolais and Beaujolais Nouveau being
the largest area and producing the most wine, and Cru Beaujolais being the most
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Beaujolais is a great “staircase” red for those trying to
introduce themselves to more red wine, because for a red wine, it is very low
in tannins. This is due to the unique way that Beaujolais wine is made.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">It is made by a method referred to as
semi-carbonic maceration. </span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">I may be
oversimplifying here, but basically instead of grapes being crushed, whole
grape clusters are placed into vats or tanks. The weight of the fruit presses
down on the grapes at the bottom, releasing their juices. When the juice comes
in contact with the inherent yeast of the grape skins, it starts to form carbon
dioxide which in turn forces the oxygen out of the tank. The lack of oxygen
causes a chemical reaction where the grapes start to ferment on the inside making
them explode. This process takes 4-8 days after which the juice is drained and
then the remaining juice is pressed. The two juices are then combined to create
the finished wine. Beaujolais/Beaujolais Nouveau (always released on the third Thursday of November) is intended to be consumed within a year
of harvest, Beaujolais Villages, 2-3 years and Crus can be aged even longer. Often,
Beaujolais Crus are produced with a more traditional method other than
semi-carbonic maceration.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">This week’s Wine Wednesday feature, the 2014 Les Vins
Jean-Claude Debeaune Beaujolais Special Selection is a basic Beaujolais. Ironically,
I found this to be a little too basic for me.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">There are some very good Beaujolais on the market, but sadly, in my
opinion this wasn’t one of them. Perhaps this should have been sold/consumed
earlier? The nose with notes of currant, violet, cedar and plum was quite
enjoyable, but the wine did not deliver what the nose suggested.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">I found this one to not be as fruit forward
as I like, rather lackluster with a finish a little too tart and short for my
taste. However, we added fruit, refrigerated it for a few hours and voil</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">à – Beaujolais
makes delicious Sangria</span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">We
enjoyed this with Fajitas.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Try also with
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">When I see a Marlborough, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc on a wine list,
I pretty much know I’m going to like it. They all seem to have a certain commonality.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">One can usually expect a dry, crisp,
refreshing experience with pronounced (bowl of grapefruit) citrus notes - </span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">which I happen to enjoy.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Though to some extent they are “alike”, each still has its own personality - some can be grassier and others have more pronounced
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feature, the 2016 Pebble Row Sauvignon Blanc. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Something I'd like to point out, is the
importance of drinking wine at the right temperature in order to appreciate it completely.
On Saturday, I took this from my wine fridge set at 41</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">° </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">F for white wines.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">On the nose, serious tropical fruit notes,
especially lychee and slightly floral.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">I
noticed a subtle more rounded and silky mouthfeel than some of the other NZ
Sauvignon Blancs. The finish was crisp with lingering, mouthwatering
citrus.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">It struck me as a very well-balanced
wine. On Sunday, (the bottle had been in our regular refrigerator) I poured a
glass and the experience was similar but not the same. Our regular refrigerator
is set at 35</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">°</span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">F.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">It always amazes me what a difference temperature
makes.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">In this case, the colder
temperature masked that rounder mouthfeel I had enjoyed the night before, and
the nose wasn’t near as intriguing. After letting the wine sit (warm) a bit,
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">This Sauvignon Blanc from the Wairau (river) Valley of the
Marlborough region of NZ is named after the river stones that line their vineyard
rows. </span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Pebble Row Sauvignon Blanc has earned
a reoccurring spot in my wine fridge.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">We
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Salmon-Safe Certified. While reading the label of this week’s
Wine Wednesday feature, the 2016 Willamette Valley Vineyards Estate Ros</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">é, I noticed that this wine is Salmon-Safe Certified.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">I don’t believe I’ve seen that before so
it caused me to do a little research. No, this doesn’t mean that the wine is
safe to drink with salmon, though it most certainly would be. It refers to
ecologically sustainable viticulture.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">With winegrowers, the certification focuses on reducing runoff from
hillside vineyards and enhancement of native biodiversity on vineyard sites. I
also learned that nearly half of the wine grape acreage in Oregon’s Willamette
Valley is Salmon-Safe Certified. </span></span></div>
<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">I recently visited Willamette Valley Vineyards while visiting family in
Oregon. The location and facility are quite impressive and the view from the
entrance, breathtaking. </span></span><br />
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home with us. I always like it when I taste a wine at the winery and then when
I get home and try it again, it’s as good as I remembered it being.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Sometimes, especially in cases like this,
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whether the wine will hold up without it. FYI, it most certainly does.</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">A rosé made from Pinot Noir, it is left with skin contact for 48
hours resulting in the medium pink color. </span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">On the nose, slightly floral, hints of citrus and a pleasant
minerality. Having been fermented in stainless, it is lively on the tongue with
strawberry and honey notes on the palate. </span></span></div>
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with lighter fare. We enjoyed it with Oven-Roasted Cornish Game Hens and Sage
and Garlic Infused Whipped Potatoes. It occurred to me that this could be my Thanksgiving 2017 wine. As I think about it, in all sincerity, it would also be perfect
with my Salmon Cucumber Canapés.</span></span></div>
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I was tasting this week’s Wine Wednesday feature, Adler Fels, Kitchen Sink
Reserve White Table Wine.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">I have to
admit, the label lured me.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">With a name
like Kitchen Sink, I knew it had to be a blend and I always enjoy a blend -
trying to figure out what each varietal is bringing to the table, or in this
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producers all across California - maybe that's where the "reserve" comes into play. The varietals and the percentages used for
this wine are a well-kept secret. This happens to be an NV or non- vintage wine, which could be part of the secret - a blend of different vintages. </span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">On the
nose, tropical fruit and faint floral and vegetal notes. On the palate, pear
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varietals aren’t. I found this wine to be more of a hodge podge than a
blend.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> T</span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">here was too
much going on all at once.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">The wine didn’t
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to everybody, but that's sort of what the name implies.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Willamette, damn it! Years back when I went wine tasting in
the Willamette Valley of Oregon for the first time, this is the expression the
locals used to help the visitors remember how to pronounce Willamette -- rhymes
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">This week’s Wine Wednesday feature, the 2015 Domaine
Loubejac Willamette Ros</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">é</span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> is described as a rare ros</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">é </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">blend. Generally, this term
means that the wine is a blend of an unusual combination of varietals. At the
same time, ros</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">é</span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> wines are usually made from the varietals most widely
grown in the area that they are from – and usually, red varietals, though white can
be used as well.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Pinot Noir is highly likely
to be part of this blend since one of the more popular varietals in the Willamette
Valley is Pinot Noir. Other varietals in the blend may or may not be,
Shiraz/Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvedre. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">As the days start getting warmer, this wine conjures up
thoughts of a picnic. The beautiful salmon color makes one think of May flowers
soon to come.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">One the nose, apricot and
peach and a pronounced minerality. It is sweet on the tip of the tongue but
then is lively – evidence of stainless steel fermentation.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">It has a crisp, short, yet juicy (wait for
it) finish. We enjoyed this with a Cajun Shrimp Boil. I think this wine is
extremely versatile, but for some reason I want to pair it with spicy
foods.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Try also with Chicken Tortilla
Soup.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Click the links below to print or
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as my Lenten sacrifice</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">and decided
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white wine, crisp and dry and also enjoy exploring alternative whites. One I
particularly like is Vermentino. If you like Sauvignon Blanc or Albariño, I
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Half of all Vermentino comes from the Italian island of
Sardinia as does this weeks featured wine, the 2014 Cantine Di Dolianova Dolia
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silky and creamy and the other more crisp and floral. </span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">This weeks feature is more like the first and probably
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palate, citrus with a subtle salinity perhaps from the sea air,
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especially seafood or chicken based dishes. Try with Grilled Squid Tacos or
Tempura Fish Tacos. Click the links below to print or save the recipe pairing
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">What temperature is the best for storing/serving white wine?
I was reminded of this question as I was tasting this week’s Wine Wednesday
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">On Monday night my husband got home before I did and poured
a glass that was waiting for me when I arrived. On the nose prominent minerality
and subtle floral notes. It had a nice round mouthfeel leaning toward a medium
bodied wine with a fresh crisp finish with lingering citrus notes.</span></div>
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Sometimes there is Muscadelle and small amounts of other varietals as part of
the blend. This wine is 55% Sauvignon Blanc and 45% S</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">é</span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">millon. On Monday night I
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put the unfinished bottle in the refrigerator on Monday night. When I got home Tuesday evening,
the wine had seemingly lost its floral notes and only minerality lingered on
the tongue.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">The mouthfeel had lost its
body. Had the wine gone bad?</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">No, I just
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vary. In fact, you may notice that same labels indicate the winemakers’
recommendation for serving temperature. Most refrigerators are set between 35 –
40 degrees Fahrenheit which in my opinion is too cold for wine. The cold
temperatures mask the nuances and in a sense the wine seems locked and bland. Often,
white wines that are of less quality are served extra cold to mask their shortcomings. Thankfully, allowing the wine to warm a bit brought the wine back to
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Undivided. Honestly, I swear it was by sheer coincidence
that this happened to be my Wine Wednesday feature this week. But as ironic as
it may be, I find the name most fitting. Perhaps we can all come together over
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">The label indicates that this is a product of France. It is
most common in French wine that the label indicates the appellation (where the grapes were grown).
In this case, it does not which leads me to believe that this wine was not
bottled at the vineyard but rather at a large facility which may not actually
be in the appellation where the grapes were grown, or that it’s a product
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">In the glass, it is the color of light golden straw. On the
nose, notes of tropical fruit, melon and almond. The mouthfeel is silky and buttery
as the wine reveals well-balanced acidity on the finish. On the palate there
are subtle woody notes, though not necessarily oak. This wine has spent very little
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wine bottle) meant?</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Is it the year the
wine was made, the year it was released, or the year the grapes were
harvested? Though wine laws vary in different parts of the world, the vintage
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Montecillo Rioja Crianza Tempranillo (TEM-pra-KNEE-oh), the grapes for this wine
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">This wine comes from the Rioja (Ree-OH-ha) wine region of Spain.
There are four classifications for Rioja wines; Rioja, Crianza, Reserva and
Gran Reserva. The difference is predominantly the amount of aging before it
reaches the shelves in your wine shop. To be classified as Crianza the wine
must age a minimum of one year in oak and one year in the bottle. Thus, the earliest
this wine was released would have been 2013.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Crianza is likely the most widely available and is usually
reasonably priced (under $15) which makes this a great “weeknight” wine. On the
nose, dark fruit, baking spice and hints of tobacco. I found this wine to be fruit
forward and well balanced with a nice amount of acidity. I loved the subtle
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