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Our wine tonight is the 2018 Argentine Malbec from Alamos.
We just love Malbec from Argentina.
Cultivated of the Mendoza, Argentina Vineyards. These vineyards are among the highest elevations of any of the world’s vineyards.
Vintage 2018
100% Malbec
The most respected James Suckling rated at 91 points.
Decanted for 60 minutes.
Deep inky purple color.
Nose very expressive of black cherries, plum, cocoa, fresh violets, cedar and a pronounced smokiness.
Dry, medium bodied, with low to medium tannins.
Flavor notes of black cherry, blackberry, red plum, and a distinctive mid-palate of vanilla, black currants, black pepper, and spice, while the lingering finish is reminiscent of a freshly baked hot out of the oven blueberry pie.
An excellent traditional Argentine Malbec.
9 months aged in 60% French oak and 40% American oak.
13.5% ABV
At the price, often under $10, this is a great drinking wine.
Our wine tonight is the Rosé from Stone Ash Vineyard.
Vintage 2019
Provence style.
Rosé of Cabernet Franc
Harvested fruit cold soaked for 12 hours and processed with a cool fermentation.
Crest of the Blue Ridge AVA (Hendersonville, N.C.)
Light salmon in color.
Nose of ripe melon, gooseberry, citrus, and flint.
Dry with tropical fruit notes on the front palate, pink grapefruit, red currant, with floral notes of daffodils and jasmine. Finishing notes of cold brew, almonds, and cocoa.
Our wine tonight is the Kan-Gria from Parker-Binns Vineyard in the Tryon Foothills of North Carolina.
KAN-GRIA
Estate grown red wine with natural spices.
Color of freshly squeezed cranberry juice.
The nose is tropical with hints of pink grapefruit and red plum.
12% ABV
Fruit forward profile bursting of red berries such as huckleberries, mulberries, and wild blackberries with pomegranate and bing cherry. Mid-palate unmask hints of citrus, blood orange, lime, and cilantro. The finish shows soft notes of lavender, vanilla, and strawberry.
Sangria is a Spanish term describing a mix of red wine and fruit! Sangria is really booming at craft wineries as a summer drink of choice. Could Sangria replace rosé as the next big summer wine? We think so!
Parker-Binns jumped ahead of the curve canning their sangria…..uh Kan-Gria!
Don’t be afraid to blend with a little coconut rum!
Our wine tonight is the Estate Riesling from Elk Cove Vineyards.
Elk Cove Vineyards
Vintage 2017
Willamette Valley, Oregon
100% Estate grown fruit.
Color of light straw.
Nose of lemongrass, light petroleum, green apple, green pear, melon, and apricot.
Dry on the palate, light bodied with flavor notes of citrus and wildflower honey, lemongrass, apricot, and peach. Finishing with hints of white pepper and minerals.
13% ABV
$19 a bottle.
WineryEscapades scores at 88 points.
Recommended pairing – Grilled Turkey Burgers with vegetables.
Our wine tonight is the Riesling from Firesteed Cellars in Oregon’s Willamette Valley.
2018 Firesteed Riesling
Vintage 2018
Willamette Valley AVA
Harvested in late October from the Erratic Oaks Vineyard.
Light gold in color.
Lightly diesel on the nose with floral hints of honeysuckle, faint green melon, and sliced peaches in syrup.
Medium bodied and off dry on the palate with notes of green apple, mango, wildflower honey, white plum, grapefruit, and lemon and lime, with almonds and pineapple lingering on the crisp finish.
13% ABV
$15 a bottle
Pair with a spicy Asian dish or blackened fish tacos.