2014-05-05

PROST!  whites/rosé

 

KREMSER WEINZIERL GRÜNER VELTLINER  Krems, Austria   2011

Grüner Veltliner is an extremely special variety, characterized by a quality level of crispness. This wine is light and fresh, perfect for summer sipping.

BINZ BRATT FRANCONA      Wiesbaden, GER     2010

Smooth, aromatic and complex. Very well balanced acidity. Long finish!

SCHLOSS SCHONBORN “PINK”        Rheingau, GER         2010

This Pinot Noir rosé has the aromas of red fruits but drinks like a rich, crisp white wine

 

SALUTE!  rosé/reds

 

VILLA SANDI IL FRESCO ROSATO      Veneto, ITA         NV

Fruity and flowery with delicate notes of unripe golden apple and small mountain flowers with a dry, fresh and zesty palate and a fruity, harmonious aftertaste.

VILLA CHIARA MERLOT          Veneto, ITA              2011

This wine has a deep ruby red color with a herbaceous and delicate bouquet. Smooth, nicely tannic and well-balanced.

FATTORIA VITICCIO TOSCANA BERE     Tuscany, ITA     2011

Boasting dark cherry and berry aromas and flavors, this polished red is vibrant and harmonious. Lingers on the finish, with a tight, fruit- and spice-filled aftertaste. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

 

CABERNATION reds

 

SUR DE LOS ANDES CABERNET SAUVIGNON    Mendoza, AR   2010

Ripe blackcurrant fruit, soft tannins and lively acidity to keep the wine jumping.  Some black cherry, coffee and toasty notes on the dine structured finish.

SORCERER CALIFORNIA BLEND           Napa, CA          2008           

Heady, spicy, blackberry-laden exotic blend of Cabernet, Grenache, Syrah, and Petit Verdot.

“NO NONSENSE” RED BLEND      Paso Robles, CA             2008   

A rich blend of Cabernet, Cabernet Franc & Merlot.  Full-bodied, robust plum flavors finish with a lengthy, mocha aftertaste.

 

A LATIN FLAIR.  Reds

 

SUR DE LOS ANDES CABERNET SAUVIGNON    Mendoza, AR   2010

Made from 70% Tempranillo and 30% Garnacha, deAlto Amo Tinto offers pleasing aromas of spice and red fruits on the nose.

BODEGAS Y VINEDOS NOE TEMPRANILLO    Rioja, ES     2010     

100% Tempranillo from the valleys of lower Rioja. Strwberry-rhubarb pie, milds tannins. Bold and robust.

GABO DO XIL MENCIA      Valdeorras, ES     2010

Dark purple.  Black and blue fruits and violet on the pungent nose.  Ripe and fleshy on entry, then tighter in the mid-palate, offering spicy cassis and bitter cherry flavors and a hint of licorice.

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