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Fine Wine Wednesday – Alamos Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

April 3rd, 2013 BY shawn • No CommentsFine Wine WednesdayUncategorized

The Alamos Malbec is one of our most popular wines on our current menu, so we thought we would let you all try out the Cabernet Sauvignon from the same winery. Here is what Wine Advocate says about it – 90 Points            Wine Advocate Wine of the Day – December 11, 2012 “The 2011 Alamos Cabernet Sauvignon [...]

2009 CHÂTEAU ROQUETAILLADE LA GRANGE Graves Rouge

November 14th, 2012 BY shawn • No CommentsFine Wine Wednesday

Tasting Notes The Graves Rouge has a deep, vivid, red colour and a powerful and refined bouquet of red berries, pepper, and leather. On the palate, the silky tannins highlight the cherry, blackberry, nutmeg and licorice notes. The long finish is accented by spiciness and grilled flavours. Wine Making Notes Overlooking the Brion valley, the [...]

Fine Wine Wednesday – 2006 FONTANAFREDDA Barbaresco DOCG

January 25th, 2012 BY shawn • No CommentsFine Wine Wednesday

HISTORY OF FONTANAFREDDA  Fontanafredda is located in the heart of Langhe, an area blessed for centuries with a vocation for the production of great wines, particularly rich, powerful reds. The Fontanafredda estate is located on the former hunting preserve of the first king of Italy Vittorio Emanuele II and his mistress Rosa Vercellana. Their firstborn [...]

Fine Wine Wednesday – St.Francis Cabernet Sauvignon ’07

January 4th, 2012 BY shawn • 1 CommentFine Wine Wednesday

For over 35 years, St. Francis Winery has produced top quality varietal wines from superior mountain and valley vineyards in Sonoma County’s best appellations and earned a reputation for bold-flavored, fruit-forward wines that showcase the terroir and varied microclimates unique to Sonoma. Since its founding in 1971, St. Francis Winery & Vineyards has carried on [...]

Fine Wine Wednesday – Bodega Catena Malbec

December 14th, 2011 BY shawn • No CommentsFine Wine Wednesday

The 2009 Catena Malbec presents a dark, violet color with deep black tones. This microclimate blend of four unique vineyard sites offers intense aromas with a soft generous texture and concentrated flavors. Angelica vineyard lends ripe plum and chocolate flavors with a very soft, supple mouthfeel. La Consulta vineyard brings a core of black currant [...]

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