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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The color is delicate pink. The nose is fresh with hints of scented flowers ( geranium, pansy, peppermint) and citrus fruit appeal ( cedar, raspberry ). On the palate, the wine delivers lovely and sweet notes of cherries and strawberries. The freshness given by the right acidity stimulates the palate. The finish is clean and persistent. - Pale straw in color with greenish reflections. The wine has a fresh and balsamic aroma with marked scents of vanilla and intense fruit concentration of plums, pineapples and apricots. Pleasant, elegant white wine which combines the classic fresh and mineral scents from Chianti with ample and fragrant fruit sensations. Enjoy now or leave it to age a bit. Best served slightly chilled.
- Limpid, pale green color. Complex aromatic structure (roses and lilies) with a subtle and relatively low acidity, but extremely lively on the palate.
- Sula Shiraz has a deep purple core and a full body with soft, ripe and rounded tannins. It has medium intense aromas of red fruits, cinnamon, blackberries, cacao and spice. This wine is richly structured with lively jammy flavors of red fruits and herbs mixed with pepper and hints of vanilla spice. It finishes in a long length.
- As an aperitif; pairs well with salads and cuisines that have a hint of sugar and spice, as in Chinese, Southeast Asian and Gujarati dishes.
- Aromatic and grassy, New World-style. Floral, crisp and dry with a hint of green peppers and a touch of spice at the finish.
- A strong, ruby-red color with notes of garnet. Its bouquet has notes of sweet fruit: raspberries, wild blackberries and blueberries combined with notes of Slovenian oak. Its elegant and strong structure, superbly balanced with an after-taste that confirms the notes in the bouquet. This wine has a long-lasting and persistent flavor. It can be consumed within 15-20 years from the time it is marketed.
- Its color is a ruby red with garnet reflections that is both clear and transparent. It is fresh with clear notes of cherry and currants. Good body, well-balanced and harmonic structure. The after-taste confirms the characteristics of the bouquet. Duration: Five years.
- A strong, ruby-red color that is both clear and transparent. Its bouquet is fresh and young with notes of cherries and red currants. Its taste is lively acidic, well balanced with its structure and alcohol content. The aftertaste confirms the notes in the bouquet. A young Valpolicella wine, pleasing and elegant. This wine can be preserved for two-to-three years even though it is a young and ready-to-enjoy wine.
- Strong clear ruby red and transparent. Has ethereal notes of vanilla, notes of sweet fruits such as currants, blueberries, and cherries. Has a velvety raisin character combined with the structure and typical stylish bitterness to give it a good balance. It has an enduring and persistent flavor.
- A ruby red color with garnet reflections. Clear and transparent. A fresh bouquet with clear notes of cherry and currants. Good body, well-balanced and harmonic structure. The after-taste confirms the characteristics of the bouquet. Cellar for up to five years.
- Rich, fresh and well-balanced fruit. The concentration of the dry extract is notable and admirably set off by considerable tannic structure, very lively acidity and a level of alcohol that ensure good ageing potential. The retro-olfactory sensations echo those on the nose. This is a long, fresh, concentrated and very elegant wine. Ageing potential: it has a long future ahead of it.
- It is a beautiful transparent ruby red hue . Big and complex on the nose with notes of cherry, raspberry and a hint of red currant . The wine is fruity, well balanced and structured. It is warm and round, the taste confirms the notes in the bouquet . It is a long and persistent wine . Serve with red meats, game, and aged cheeses.
- Rich, fresh and well-balanced fruit. The concentration of the dry extract is notable and admirably set off by considerable tannic structure, very lively acidity and a level of alcohol that ensure good ageing potential. The retro-olfactory sensations echo those on the nose. This is a long, fresh, concentrated and very elegant wine. Ageing potential: it has a long future ahead of it.
- Yellow in color with green reflections it is clear and transparent. The bouquet is strong, complex and fruity, very clean accentuated by notes of dry fruits and almonds. Great body and great acidity, the flavors are warm and well balanced, pleasing and elegant. The after taste confirms the notes of the bouquet.
- This wine has a brilliant golden straw color. This is a complex yet elegant wine. The nose is vibrant with intense aromas of quince, lemongrass and passion fruit with underlying notes of toasted brioche and almonds. The palate is full and rich with intense yellow fruit and green fruit flavors beautifully balanced with the seamless oaking that is evident from slight toasty notes on the finish. The wine finishes with a stunning freshness with lingers almost indefinitely.
- The wine has a dark plum color, with a red rim. The nose shows intense notes of blueberries, black currants, Christmas cake and cedar with underlying hints of toasted oak, lead pencil and mint. On the palate there is a great purity of fruit showing intense dark fruit notes with a hint of mocha and spice. The wine finishes with firm dry tannins and a lingering taste reminiscent of fennel and mocha
- The wine has a brilliant deep garnet color. The nose of this wine is an interesting mix of bright pure fruit; mulberries and blackberries; and heady spicy notes with notes of five spice. There is also a floral undertone. The wine enters the palate with power, bursting with bright red and black fruit notes. There is a broad textured mid palate and a long finish of black pepper spice. The tannins are firm and the wine leaves with a sense of freshness
- This wine has a deep dark inky garnet color with a touch of red brick evident on the rim. This is an intensely complex wine with high toned fruit, perfumed aromas and spice dominating the nose. Here are notes of black currant, Christmas cake and a hint of mint. The palate is full and rich, mirroring the nose with flavors of Christmas cake, cassis and spice, layered with cedar and a eucalyptus finish. The tannins are fine and velvety with certain freshness and focus on the finish.
- This wine has a stunning vibrant golden straw color. The nose has intense aromas of orange blossom, lemon zest and ripe yellow fruits. The oak is evident with hints of toasted almonds. The palate is has complex flavors of pineapples, yellow peaches and honey dew. There are sunning notes of freshly baked bread, toasted nuts. The mid palate is focused yet rich and the oak is perfectly balanced just adding some structure and weight to the finish that is long crisp and textured
- This wine has a stunning pale straw color. The aromas are pungent and intense with notes of fresh cut grass, asparagus and passion fruit. There is an amazing intensity on the palate with flavors reminiscent of the palate. The mid palate is rich and powerful with a stunning fresh clean finish to the wine.