Alveear Cream Sherry Oloroso (Spain) – 100% Pedro Ximenez grape
Alvear produces a non-vintage Cream, which is essentially a sweeter style of Oloroso. Its dark amber color is accompanied by sweet, nutty, milkshake-like aromas, tremendous precision as well as intensity, and a marvelous finish. Rated 91 Wine Spectator
Noval Black Porto (Portugal) – blend of traditional red Port wine grapes
The biggest news in the port world in several decades was the launch in January of this year of NOVAL BLACK. This port has made such a splash because of its tremendous quality, and more important, its versatility – it’s not your grandfather’s port, it’s more balanced and refreshing while still being rich and delicious. Have it before dinner slightly chilled, after dinner alone, as part of new-wave cocktail, or with a piece of chocolate or dessert. “The aromas are purple-black while the flavors are pure black cherry. Acidity spices it up and adds to the juiciness of the finish….this wine may become a staple for a new generation of Port drinkers.” Rated 91 Wine & Spirits Magazine
Newport Vineyards White Cap Port (Rhode Island) – blend of white grapes
Blended in the style of the classic Portuguese white ports. Enjoy with your favorite dessert or cigar. Newport Vineyards was originally planted in 1977 on a hill overlooking Rhode Island Sound with the goal of producing fine wines and as a way of preserving beautiful agricultural land from rapid development. Aquidneck Island is blessed with one of the most desirable farming areas in the country, if not the world. This extraordinary micro-climate is created by a combination of the warm waters of the Gulf Stream to the south and the moderating effects of Narragansett Bay. These conditions provide a long, cool growing season ideal for developing complex flavors in wine. newportvineyards.com
Akhasheni Georgian Semi-Sweet Red Wine (Republic of Georgia) – Saperavi grape
Naturally semi-sweet wine, made of Saperavi grape, cultivated in the gorge of river Tskhenis-tskali, in West Georgia. It matures in oak barrels for three years. The wine has a dark pomengranate color, marked characteristic aroma and a harmonious fresh taste. alaverdi-wine.com
2006 Inama Vulcaia Apres Vino Dolce Veneto Bianco (Italy) – 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Light golden colour. intense nose of mediterrenean flowers and citrus. Fresh and persistent on the palate. Long and pleasant finish. Try with “Paticsserie, dessert, strong cheeses with honey.” We are a family who has been producing wine for more than forty years as our only activity. Now, at our third generation, we have a well-defined project: to produce different wines whose only aim is to represent our vision of the land, despite the styles and trends of the moment. Our agricultural system is organic because we think it yields better fruit, but we do not include this on our label. We believe in wine that generates emotions, preferably at “blind tasting” and, in order to do this, we have developed our own know-how without consulting experts and wine gurus. We believe in everyday living and oenological minimalism, respecting the winemaking good practices that have lain the foundations of modern wine. inamaaziendaagricola.it