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wine bouquet tasting no. 1
Kalsa
Details
Producer: Fuedo Solaria
Region: Sicily, Italy
Tasting Notes
This Sicilian white boasts orange peel and spring flower notes - a welcome scent in the colder months. Yellow apple flavors and bright lemon notes round out the wine.
Pairing Recommendations
Raw crudos with nice olive oil, Korean fried chicken, Flamin' Hot Cheetos
Interesting Fact
Situated in what they describe as "a place of extraordinary beauty," the Contrada Sulleria vineyard in Rodi Milici overlooks a picture-perfect view of the Mediterranean Sea. Once occupied by Julius Caesar, because he was a fan of the wines made by the Mamertime people, the area is truly breathtaking.
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wine bouquet tasting no. 2
Gelso Bianco
Details
Producer: Tenuta i Gelsi
Region: Basilicata, Italy
Grapes: Malvasia
Tasting Notes
A white wine grown in the fertile volcanic soils of Mount Vulture in Italy (don’t worry, it’s an extinct volcano!) Intense and floral on the nose with a waxy perfume that leads into fruit flavors of lychee, pear, yellow citrus and hawthorn.
Pairing Recommendations
veggie risotto, gyoza, pad thai
Interesting Fact
Monte Vultre and it's volcanic formations most recently erupted in 1980 destroying many towns in the region.
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wine bouquet tasting no. 3
Vermentino
Details
Producer: Peltier
Region: Clements Hills & Wackman Ranch, Lodi, CA
Grapes: Vermentino
Tasting Notes
The Vermentino is picked ripe to accentuate the fruit flavors. Fermented in stainless steel tanks with R2 yeast. The wine has notes of green apple, quince, pear and crenshaw melon
Pairing Recommendation
Feta or goat cheese, prosciutto wrapped melon, or light fish dishes.
Interesting Fact
This blend is 88% Vermentino from Coyote Creek ranch in the sub appellation of Clements Hills in Lodi. The balance (22%) is Vermentino from the Wackman ranch which is located in the sub appellation of Consumnes River in Lodi.
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wine bouquet tasting no. 4
Pinot Rosé
Details
Producer: E Gordon
Region: Sonoma, CA
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
A richer and more voluptuous style of rosé boasting dark cherry, ripe strawberry and subtle dashes of peony with a backbone of white nectarine and cling-pit peach. Think of this as a “reserve” rosé, a slightly more serious 100% Pinot Noir that’s ready for a special occasion at every occasion.
Pairing Recommendations
Chicken tinga tacos, quiche Lorraine, Ziploc-packed beach ready ham sandwiches or step up your al fresco dining experience and enjoy alongside duck confit on a crisp patio night.
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wine bouquet tasting no. 5
Ca de Lion Barbera
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Producer: Ca de Lion
Region: Piedmont, Italy
Grapes: 100% Barbera
Tasting Notes
Expressive, tart, juicy and intense. Shy on opening it quickly blossoms into a bouquet of wonderful red fruits, a touch of coffee, a handful of florals and a few other goodies as well!
Pairing Recommendations
Bolognese, pesto pasta with a touch of mint, leftovers and a dream
Interesting Fact
Barbera wines made in the region must be made before March 1st immediately following the harvest and must reach at least 11.5% alcohol to bear the name!
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wine bouquet tasting no. 6
Tolo do Xisto
Details
Producer: Coca i Fitó
Region: Ribeira Sacra DO, Spain
Grapes: 100% Mencia
Tasting Notes
Floral notes of rose petal, red berry fruits and red plum with ripe grape, orange peel, pink peppercorn and fresh herbs. The palate is medium bodied with loads of tart red fruits like raspberry and cherry. A little touch of coffee and liquorice in the finish.
Pairing Recommendation
Beef in sauce, tuna tataki, seafood marinara
Interesting Fact
Tolo do Xisto translates to Crazy about Schist!