Arrival wines
White: Non Vintage IL Fae Bianche Rocce del Fae Prosecco Marca Trevigiana (Italy) – Prosecco Grape
Red: 2006 Marchese de Frescobaldi Nipozzano Chianti Rufina Reserva (Italy) – Sangiovese 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 Kuentz-Bas Riesling Alsace (France) – Riesling grape
“An aromatic white, with apple and acacia blossom notes lacing white peach and orange ice flavors, all underscored by a hint of minerality and woven together by finely knit acidity. Fresh. Drink now through 2020.” 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 Mercer Merlot Columbia Valley (Washington State) – Merlot grape“The 2007 Merlot. Supple, easy-going, and ripe, it offers flavors of cassis and black cherry leading to a medium-long, pure finish. Drink it over the next 5 years.” Rated 87 by The Wine Advocate VdV: Match this wine with your favorite hamburger.
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.
2003 Marquis Philips Shiraz (Southeastern Australia) Shiraz/Syrah grape“The 2003 Shiraz is ripe, juicy, and fleshy. Dark ruby/purple-colored, with blackberry, charcoal, and fig characteristics, this medium to full-bodied, potent, mouthfilling red can be enjoyed over the next 2-4 years.” Rated 89 by The Wine Advocate VdV: Shiraz screams barbecued meat.