New and Old Friends from California
October 18, 2008Saturday 4:00pm until 7:00pm (or until it's gone)
$5 per person
2005 MacMurray Ranch Pinot Gris $16.95
US, California, Sonoma CoastGrapes from premier Sonoma Coast vineyards contributed to the final blend of this wine. The Pinot Gris juice was primarily stainless steel tank fermented for 10-14 days with temperature not exceeding 62? F, and 11% of the wine underwent sur lie aging for an average of two months in used French oak barrels. The wine has been aged in the bottle for two months prior to release.
MacMurray Ranch Sonoma Coast Pinot Gris possesses an expressive fruit-forward character, exhibiting rich aromas of white peach and honeydew melon. The bright aromas and complex varietal characters of citrus and elements of spice add both weight and interest to the wine. The flavors of peach, melon and fig are melded together in a rich core, resulting in a round mouth feel which compliments its crisp, clean finish.
2007 Hendry Pinot Gris $21.95
US, California, NapaWhole cluster pressing was used and the juice was fermented in stainless steel. The fermentation required several weeks to complete. When alcoholic fermentation was completed, the wine remained in stainless steel until bottling.
Delicate aromas give away little of the juicy mineral, nectarine and lime peel palate of this lightly floral wine. Finishes with mineral and a characteristic Pinot Gris edge. Refreshing acidity and a richness of texture, this wine is a fine match for shellfish and lighter foods.
2006 Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon $16.95
US, California, Paso RoblesLiberty School Cabernet Sauvignon is barreled down by individual vineyard lots in a combination of French and American oak barrels, 10% of which are new, and blended three months prior to bottling. The wine is racked only twice during barrel-aging and filtered just prior to bottling.
The 2006 Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon offers upfront aromas of ripe red fruit, followed by similar vibrant and rich berry flavors. Silky but firm tannins lend excellent structure, while maintaining a soft approachability reflective of Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine has a ripe finish with good length. Its fruit-driven style lend ease to food-pairing.
2005 Nine North Wine Company Parcel 41 Merlot $20.95
US, California, Napa100% Merlot. Aging:18 months. Fermentation: Stainless Steel Tanks; Aging: 60% (1 year old) French & 40% (2 year old) American Oak. After 20 days on the skins the wine aged in French and American oak barrels for 15 months. This complex Merlot has aromas of dark cherry, chocolate and plum. It's rich, ripe and concentrated flavors showcase layers of blackberry, currant and mocha with very smooth tannins that lead to a medium-long finish
