Arrival wine: Non-Vintage Zardetto Prosecco Brut Prosecco di Conegliano Valdobbiadene (Italy) – Prosecco Grape
2003 MOMO Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough (New Zealand) – Sauvignon Blanc grape
“Light and citrusy, with grapefruit, tangerine and green melon flavors that linger on the bright, juicy finish.” Wine Spectator Magazine – rated 90 Vin de Vin (VdV): Try this wine with grilled fish.
2007 Bassermann-Jordan Riesling QbA Trocken Pfalz 2007 (Germany) – Riesling grape
“Plump, with peach, nectarine, lemon and grapefruit notes. Has good cut, keeping it fresh and resonant through the finish. Drink now through 2015.” Wine Spectator Magazine – rated 89 VdV: Match this wine with spicy Asian food.
2008 Shannon Ridge Chardonnay Lake County (California) – Chardonnay grape
“The grapes used to produce our 2008 Shannon Ridge Lake County Chardonnay were picked from several different blocks to help create an elegant multi-layered wine with great complexity. The wine was barrel fermented in American oak to help create the creamy vanilla flavors and rich mouth feel.” ShannonRidge.com VdV: Chicken with cream sauce and Chardonnay are a classic match.
2007 Montes Merlot Colchagua Valley Classic Series (Chile) – Merlot grape
“Bright red. Complex aromas of dried cherry, red currant, mint and licorice. Fresh, finely etched red berry flavors display good concentration and betray no fat or hard edges. Very easy to drink, with impressive finishing sweetness and clarity. This is a great value.” Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar rated 88 VdV: Merlot and hamburgers can be fantastic!
2007 Joseph Carr “Josh” Cabernet Sauvignon Lake County (California) Cabernet Sauvignon grape“Joe Carr named his second label “Josh Cellars” after a nickname his dad had. At $17 this wine is an absolute steal. This dark ruby colored wine opens with a cherry-like bouquet with a hint of truffle. On the palate, this medium bodied wine is balanced, very easy to drink and has no hard edges. The flavor profile is packed with very tasty ripe Maraschino cherries that are infused with vanilla. The finish is quite dry and its tannins sail on for quite some time. We felt this wine would be an ideal complement to a prime rib. Enjoy.” Kenswineguide.com VdV: Try this wine with lamb chops.
2007 Jim Barry The Lodge Hill Shiraz Clare Valley (Australia) Shiraz/Syrah grape
“Polished and appealing for its blackberry and white pepper flavors. Finishes harmoniously, with well-buffed tannins.” Wine Spectator Magazine rated 90 VdV: Shiraz screams barbecued meat.