Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Cava, Cristalino NV, Penedes - $32

Spain - fruit forward, nicely balanced with a citrus finish - celebrate!

Monday, May 2, 2011

Sancerre, Pinot Noir, Domaine Lauverjat 2010, Loire - $46

Sancerre, Pinot Noir, Domaine Lauverjat 2010, Loire
Grapes:100% Pinot Noir
From:    France, Loire
Description:
This is the perfect aperitif on a hot summers day – dry, crisp with a delicate nose of raspberry and red currants, wild strawberry flavours dominate the refreshing and balanced palate.  Nice lasting finish.
Fact:
This is known as a 'Bloody Rosé' from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. It is called this because of the wine making process used called "saigner," meaning "to bleed" in French. During this saigner process, a touch of color is leeched from the skins of red grapes (all grape juice is more or less clear without skin contact – ie pinot noir in Champagne) prior to fermentation, leaving the finished wine a dark salmon color.
Food Pairing:
Anything summery, light and Mediterranean! – green garlic soup, asparagus, Kale, but also great as a pre-dinner drink!
 

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Cabernet Sauvignon, Domaine de Raissac Les Lys 2010, Pays D’Oc - $32

Cabernet Sauvignon, Domaine de Raissac Les Lys 2010, Pays D’Oc
Grapes:100% Cabernet Sauvignon
From:    France, Pays D’oc (West Mediterranean)
Description:
This is the perfect aperitif on a hot summers day – dry, crisp with a delicate nose of raspberry and red currants, wild strawberry flavours dominate the refreshing and balanced palate.  Nice lasting finish.
Fact:
This is known as a 'Bloody Rosé' from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. It is called this because of the wine making process used called "saigner," meaning "to bleed" in French. During this saigner process, a touch of color is leeched from the skins of red grapes (all grape juice is more or less clear without skin contact – ie pinot noir in Champagne) prior to fermentation, leaving the finished wine a dark salmon color.
Food Pairing:
Anything summery, light and Mediterranean! – green garlic soup, asparagus, Kale, but also great as a pre-dinner drink!