1006, 2011
Saturday Night Tapas: Food & Wine Pairing
This past Saturday night I went to friend’s house for dinner club and was amazed that 4 of the 6 wines he was pouring that evening were products from [...]
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ANU Cabernet Sauvignon is a limited production wine, with just 180 cases made in total. Consisting of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc, this wine was aged for 17 months in French oak (70% new). According to Phil, this classic Cabernet Sauvignon shows, "....aromas of crushed black fruit, herbs, brown spice, and vanilla, leading to flavors of currant and blackberry." Abundant tannins bring out a firm mouth-feel, and with decanting the ANU Cabernet Sauvignon softens considerably, leading to a silky finish. This wine will get even better with time in bottle. - Black cherry dominates the nose, with hints of lavender, violets, toasted oak, and white chocolate. Supple, round, mouth filling tannins caress the palate. Flavors of blackberry, black cherry, toasted oak, and chocolate carry through to a very long finish. When first tasted, our first premium- level Cabernet took one hour to fully open. This balanced wine will continue to develop for many years to come.
- Currant, blackberries, plum skin and a hint of tar, leap from the glass in this complex wine. The rich, soft entrance gives way to mouth-filling tannins, providing the backbone to a long finish. This deep wine really shows the Cabernet varietal character of what we call cherry/berry: loads of black cherry flavors with blackberry, currant and a hint of dried herb are noticeable flavors. The mountain fruit hallmarks of black fruit and structure are dominant. Time in bottle will lead to elegance, or decant with a dose of air to liberate this big Cab.
- Ficklin Vineyards has always been a family owned producer of premium, medal-winning Ports. Finding the winery to taste our wines and tour the adobe building that is home to our Port Library and solera is worth the effort. We are at 30246 Avenue 7-1/2, Madera, CA 93637. Just 1/2 mile north of the corner where Road 30 meets Avenue 7; follow the sign.
- Ficklin Vineyards Tawny Port. Ficklin Vineyards Tawny is gentle and sweet and represents a great tradition... Wood aging has given the wine depth and complexity, a soft golden hue and a sugary fruit taste that masks its tannin and alcohol. It shows to good advantage when served with blue cheese or fruitcake.
- Bright dusty raspberry, sandalwood incense, and violet aromas follow through on a supple entry to a fruity sweet medium body with a crisp raspberry juice and violet candy fade.
- Chocolate milkshake and cherry bonbon aromas follow through on a round, bold entry to a sweet medium-full body with tangy currant, cocoa, and raisin notes and a long finish. A delicious after dinner treat.
- Luscious and strong with lots of ripe blackberry, black currant, and vanilla flavors, with notes of oak and hazelnut .
- Delectably luscious with strong notes of black berry, currants, vanilla, and kirsch cherries
- A very approachable Cab, with concentrated flavors of blackberries and raspberry jam with notes of wood spice. A great combination of power and elegance, structure and finesse. 100% estate fruit.
- This Pinot beautifully captures Monterey's cool climate terroir. Classic Pinot flavors of ripe black cherries and earth. The balanced acidity, silky texture, and mild tannins make this wine very versatile with food. 100% estate fruit and 100% Pinot Noir.
- This Pinot beautifully captures Monterey's cool climate terroir. Classic Pinot flavors of ripe black cherries and earth. The balanced acidity, silky texture, and mild tannins make this wine very versatile with food. 100% estate fruit and 100% Pinot Noir.
- Explosive tropical fruit flavors that are the hallmark of Monterey Chardonnays, particularly ripe pear, pineapple, and citrus flavors with an undertone of minerality. Just a hint of oak and vanilla add to the lush and long mouthfeel. Clean, pure and graceful. 100% estate fruit.
- Offers bright and dynamic aromas of raspberries and red cherries that are superimposed with cardamom, nutmeg, caramel and honeysuckle. Rich milk chocolate, pomegranate and framboise are layered onto fine-grained tannins. An interplay of burnt sugar and rhubarb integrate seamlessly into the well-structured toasted oak. 98% Cabernet Sauvignon; 2% Petit Verdot.
- ...offers black currant fruit and licorice with hints of toasted oak. Aged eight months in French (80%) and American (20%) oak it has a full mouth feel, good balance, round tannins, and a persistent finish.
- Ripe and round, the smooth and really nicely layered '10 Gen 5 Merlot shows excellent style and personality; almost silky in the finish.
- Clean and pure with notes of kiwi, guava and pineapple and a touch of vanilla; hint of creaminess; wonderful value.
- Opens with black plum and Kirsch cherries, exhibiting superb depth and richness. Bakers chocolate, anise and spiced mandarin rind are underpinned by violets and cherry blossoms. The mint, sage and garrigue add classical hillside character. Endless layers of cocoa nibs, black raspberry and red currants, edged by freshly ground white pepper are on the palate and carried by supple and generous tannins. Finely textured, the pronounced minerality creates focus which follows all the way through the impressive finish.
- This wine shows up front notes of dark red fruits, tobacco, spice, black pepper, and leather. In the background linger hints of black licorice, pencil shavings, and dried herbs
- This Red wine is produced from some of California's most historic growing region. This richly textured wine shows dark berry and jam aromas and flavors.
- Notes of Dried Red Fruits, Sage and Toffee. Tart Fruitfulness and Herbal Nuances Delivers a Long Finish