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Mon, Jan 21, 2008 - wednesday night A taste of education the wines of spain
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A Taste of Education.
This Wednesday taste the wines of Spain and tapas at the dining bar. Join us from 5pm -730 pm . Wine and Tapas for only $12! All wines are offered for sale by the case.
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Viña Sol 2005
Appellation of origin: Penedès
Grape varieties:
100% Parellada
Tasting Notes:
Straw yellow colour with greenish tints, well-defined and extremely brilliant. Fragrant on the nose,
intensely fruity (pippin apple compote, pineapple), with hints reminiscent of spice bread, fennel and crushed aniseed.
First impressions on the palate are very pleasant, confirming the very ripe fruity hints that appear on the nose, over a
delicate flinty background. The finish is fresh on the palate with a pleasant aftertaste.
Serving suggestions: Ideal as aperitif, or with rice dishes, fish and seafood. Serve slightly chilled (around 10ºC).
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A fine wine, made from Garnacha and Cariñena
Tasting Notes:
Deep ruby colour with a hint of ochre. Rich complex Mediterranean aromas with exuberant notes of spices and blackberries. Velvety tannins are noted on the palate with elegant flavours of liquorice and small dark forest fruits (blueberries and blackcurrants).
Superb with roasts, casseroles, game and traditional Spanish meat dishes.
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Made from 35% late-harvested Macabeo, 35% Chardonnay and 30% Gewurztraminer
Tasting Notes:
This is a unique blend of late-harvested Macabeo, Gewurztraminer and Chardonnay from mountain vineyards. The result is a refreshing harmony of floral, citrus, and tropical aromas and flavors. The wine is lively, bright, surprisingly rich and certainly memorable. Makes for a refreshing aperitif, but also pairs well with antipasti and other light fare.
Wine Advocate - Issue #169 / February 28, 2007 - 90 points -
"The 2005 Mesache Blanco is an intriguing blend of 35% late-harvested Macabeo, 35% Gewurztraminer, and 30% Chardonnay fermented and aged in stainless steel. Light gold in color, the bouquet of this crisp, refreshing effort is given a lift by the Gewurztraminer component. In addition to the lychees, there is a hint a banana and other tropical fruits. On the palate, this dry, medium-bodied wine is surprisingly ripe, rich, and long."
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Made from 50% Tempranillo, 25% Mazuelo and 25% Garnacha
Tasting Notes:
This Crianza is a clean, bright, ruby red in color, this is a complex wine rich in aromas and flavors. The nose shows hints of vanilla and oak, with some burnt sugar sweetness and spiciness. The palate is well-structured, meaty and balanced.
Wine Advocate - Issue #169 / February 28, 2007 - 89 points -
"The 2003 Crianza is medium ruby-colored with an expressive nose of cedar, cinnamon, red currants, and black raspberry. This is followed by a supple-textured, ripe, medium-bodied wine with no hard edges (atypical for a 2003 Rioja). Drink this nicely balanced, fruit-driven Rioja over the next 6 years."
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Brut Rosé Juvé y Camps is produced from Pinot Noir grapes grown in the Feixa 1 vineyard at the Espiells estate.
Tasting Notes:
The wine is of a deep pink color. On the nose there are both floral and berry fruit notes in perfect harmony. Long bottle aging has brought balance, length and weight while retaining freshness and vivacity.
Wine Enthusiast - December 15, 2006 - 86 points - Buying Guide
"Much more spicy and nuanced than most cavas, whether we’re talking rosado or not. This one begins with aromas of black gumdrops and orange drink. The palate echoes the nose as it displays star anise and Sambuca flavors along with distant citrus. A different breed that is both odd and intriguing."
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So join us this Wednesday 5pm - 7:30 pm for the Taste of Education and Tapas for $12 ! Thank You
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