Wine of the Week – 2011 Kelly & Young Sauvignon Blanc
A touch of residual sugar offers the tiniest hint of sweetness. Use that to tame a lightly curried white fish. Highly Recommended. DH
WOTW – Quaking Hills “Hidden Spring Vineyard” Cabernet Franc
This is a food-friendly wine at a good price. Drink with pulled pork.
Quaking Hills “Hidden Spring Vineyard” Cabernet Franc
This is a food-friendly wine at a good price. Drink with pulled pork.
Palate Press Wine of the Week – 2007 Luca Malbec
It is drinking beautifully now, but will easily last another five years in the cellar. Drink with a well-marbled ribeye. Highly Recommended.
Palate Press Wine of the Week: 2010 Remy Pannier Rosé d’Anjou
The perfect little wine for light meals like chicken or fish with salad.
Palate Press Wine of the Week: 2010 Montalbera Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato L’Accento
Light, translucent ruby in color. Strawberries dominate on the nose. Strawberries and rhubarb are on the palate, tart, clean, and brightly acidic. Fennel pops on the mid-palate. Tannins are light and very fine. This is a bright food wine, one to provide counter-balance to rich cheeses and light meats. Drink with ravioli stuffed with spinach or veal ravioli. Highly Recommended. DH
Palate Press Wine of the Week: 2009 Carmen Gran Reserva Carmenère
Clear, medium intensity ruby with purple. Aromas of violet, bell pepper, dark fruits, and cedar. Dry on the palate with medium-high acidity, medium-full body, and light tannin. Flavors of cooked blackberry, hickory, molasses, and smoke. Pair with a hearty dish like chili. Recommended. RR
Palate Press Wine of the Week: 1999 Pommery Grand Cru Brut Millesime
In the glass, there’s a profusion of very small bubbles. Aroma opens with light notes of yeast and agar, a hint of toast, later becoming toastier, almost caramelized. The first sip is raspberry and lemon. A creamy mouthfeel gives way to a combination of fruit and tartness on the palate it takes to the finish line—a long finish that in the end becomes citric, bone dry. Highly recommended. BSE