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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Filled with the lush flavors of red fruits and strawberry jam. Oak aging adds complexity and notes of spice and vanilla. - A delectable Pinot Grigio blended with a bit of Malvasia blanca. Very clean, crisp and acidic.
- A lovely North Valley Cabernet Sauvignon blended with Petit Verdot and a little bit of Zinfandel. Bold bright with supple tannins.
- This delectable North Valley Merlot is blended with barbera, and ruby cabernet. It is red fruit forward, balanced, and round on the body.
- This Pinot Noir is made from grapes at their flavor peak; it has hints of red fruit and spice followed by a very pleasant finish.
- A sweet blend of Zinfandel, Ruby Cabernet, and Petite Syrah.
- A beautiful crisp North Valley Chardonnay blended with Chenin blanc, and symphony. Lovely and fruit forward.
- Pago Negralada comes from a Plot of Tempranillo, the noblest Spanish grape variety. The vines are planted in deep gravel soils intermixed with sand at the surface, and produce wines with a distinctive firm, tannic character.
- This wine with a great personality has been produced entirely from Cabernet Sauvignon variety grapes grown on a limestone-rich terroir blessed with its own microclimate. After a thorough maceration, it undergoes 24 months of aging in new French oak barrels.
- Classic Clarksburg Chenin Blanc characteristics: vibrant fruit aromas take over the glass with abundant melon and tropical notes and a voluptuous texture that coats the entire mouth. The brilliant, savory acidity excites the senses only to wipe clean, resulting in a lengthy finish leaving the taster begging for another sip.
- The wine features a bright cherry-red color and aromas of kirsch, strawberry, raspberry, and violet. Light-bodied on the tongue, the boisterous fruit-character engages the senses in a playful way. The harmony of red flavors decrescendos into a soft, dry finish. A far cry from some of the dark, brooding, and powerful California Grenaches, this wine celebrates a lighter style and is well-suited for any wine-drinking occasion.
- This stainless steel fermented and aged Sauvignon Blanc displays tangerine, pineapple, and slight grapefruit aromas. It has a crisp, tropical entry with a lush mid-palate followed by a crisp apple, citrus finish. This is a patio pleaser!
- This Estate Chardonnay has aromas of fresh white nectarines and notes of vanilla. Bright fruit flavors are followed by a touch of cream soda. They are complemented a rich, round mouth feel and lingering tropical flavors. The finish is balanced with good acidity and is sure to please!
- Aromas of cherries and allspice, you are welcomed by red fruit flavors. The mid-palate is round with berry notes dominating; the finish has soft tannins with of hint of vanilla.
- Our perennial “pizza/pasta wine” takes an Italian twist with Sangiovese, Barbera, and Primitivo joining the Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. It has a nose of raspberry and honeysuckle, followed by a round mouth feel bursting with fresh cherries and hints of spice. This wine finishes with integrated tannins and good acidity to make it the perfect food match.
- Coming from our Estate vineyards and select Mendocino growers, this Pinot Noir has aromas of dried cherries and Christmas spice which are followed by fruit forward flavors. The elegant finish is highlighted by notes of sweet cranberry.
- With aromas of ripe blueberries, pomegranate, and a touch of rose petals, this Estate Merlot has flavors of bright fruit which are complemented by hints of milk chocolate, cinnamon, and a well-structured finish.
- An indicative blend of Tempranillo and Mazuelo, full of strawberry, cherry and prune flavors with notes of chocolate and leather. Followed by soft supple tannis.
- This wine offers up an exceptionally fragrant and complex bouquet of wood smoke, pencil lead, exotic spices, incense, lavender, and blackberry. On the palate it displays impressive volume, a smooth texture, layered flavors, and a lengthy, seamless finish. This impressive effort will continue to blossom for several more years and provide much pleasure.
- A profound crimson color with orange rims. Accompanied by notes of animal fur on the nose and petrol, along with sweet dried candies and fruit. Accompanied by a lovely dry mouthfeel.
- The aromatics on the Pintia are very intense with lifted wild strawberry, raspberry, mulberry fruit interlaced by dried herbs and just a mention of cigar box. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins that are in synch with the tobacco-tinged red fruit. This has very good structure and symmetry, while the finish displays fine tension and a long, spicy aftertaste.