Bring on Spring Tasting
Friday, March 6th, 4-7 pm
Saturday, March 7th, 2-5 pm
Cambria Winery “Katherine’s Vineyard” Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay 2017
Tasting Notes:
Fresh fruit and floral aromas dominate the nose; pink grapefruit, tangerine, citrus blossom, and apple flavors are complemented by a bit of wet stone. The oak influence creates a nice mid-palate, the wine shows a balanced acidity that carries through the long finish.
Pairing:
Try this recipe for artichoke chardonnay pairing
https://www.cambriawines.com/blog/pan-roasted-artichokes-with-capers-and-mint
Critical:
91 points
The 2017 Chardonnay Katherine’s Vineyard has a flinty, Burgundian minerality as well as notes of ripe orchard and lemon fruits, spice, and white flowers. Bright, juicy, and elegant on the palate, it’s a beautiful Chardonnay that represents a smoking value. You’ll be hard-pressed to beat this as a house white.
Price $19.99 Tasting $16.99
Domaine Rostaing Puech Noble Languedoc Blanc 2016
A very fine, structured and creamy Languedoc white with plenty of character.
Made from 50% Grenache Blanc, 35% Vermentino (also known as Rolle) and 15% Viognier.
Tasting Notes:
This wine is full-bodied and well- structured with citrus and mineral notes.
Pairings:
Thai dishes, Bouillabaisse and Mediterranean flavors.
Price $24.99 Tasting $21.24
Finca San Martin Rioja Crianza 2016
90 points
Tasting Notes:
Medium depth, cherry–red with a ruby rim. The nose stands out for its strong expression of red fruit: raspberries, cranberries, red plums and mint underscored with notes of vanilla, caramel, cinnamon, liquorice and white pepper. Impressively fresh entry. Balanced, with good acidity, soft tannins and marked notes of red fruit. Good fruit expression and balsamic notes from the oak ensure a long, pleasant finish.
Pairing:
Sausages, snacks, starters, hefty first courses and meats in general.
https://www.riojalta.com/media/I_Finca_San_Martin_2016_sp.pdf
Price $17.99 Tasting $15.29
Hearst Ranch Winery “Bunkhouse” Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
91 points
2016 “Bunkhouse”Cabernet Sauvignon opens with ripe black plums, blueberries and cassis notes plus suggestions of Chinese five spice, potpourri and bay leaves. Medium-bodied, with a good amount of youthful, muscular fruit, it has a well-played backbone of grainy tannins and just enough freshness on the long finish.
This wine’s intensity and structure will evolve in a positive manner for years to come.
A refreshing approach to the grape offering red currant and black plum alongside an earthy elegance of gravel and wood on the nose. It’s well balanced on the palate, with flavors of ripe red fruit, wood spice, dried herb and tobacco.
Price $29.99 Tasting $25.49