Weekly Wine Tastings
Please join us at the i.m.Wine tasting bar every Friday and Saturday from 1-7pm; this week we are tasting:
15th-16th January, 2010
Wine
2006 Albariño "Verde," Bodegas Granbazán
(Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain)
This producer of Albariño is second to none. Dry, fresh, and crisp with floral notes and a stony minerality on the finish.
2005 Anjou Blanc "Les Pépinières," Dom. Jo Pithon
(Anjou, Loire Valley, France)
Produced from 100% Chenin Blanc and barrel aged from 12-18 months. Plenty of structure with good delineation to the fruit with notes of ginger and apple pastry on the finish.
2008 Gassac Guilhem Blanc, Moulin de Gassac
(Languedoc, France)
A fresh and lively blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Grenache Blanc, and Clairette showing fresh fruit aromas of melon, pear, and a touch of white citrus.
2008 Gassac Guilhem Rouge, Moulin de Gassac
(Languedoc, France)
A powerhouse red if ever there was, composed of Syrah, Grenache, Carignan and Cinsault, deep red fruit with a solid earthiness and a light bright cherry red finish.
2008 Tempranillo, Bodegas Campos Reales
(La Mancha, Spain)
Dark ruby-colored with a fruity nose of crushed violets and blackberry, this medium-bodied wine has gobs of juicy, crunchy fruit. It is nicely balanced and has a lengthy finish.
2006 Merlot Reserve, Dante
(Oakville, Napa Valley, CA)
Very round and accessible, exhibits good spicy, cherry fruit, medium body, fine concentration, and a soft finish.
Beer
It's full on NFL playoff time again. That means lots of food, friends and with that you'll need beer. Whether it's to toast a great win or to drown your sorrows, this week's selections will cover just about every person's taste.
Double Dead Guy Ale
Rogue Brewery (Newport, OR)
$12.99 750 ml
Hopsickle"Triple Hoppy" Imperial IPA
Moylan's Brewing Co. (Novato, CA)
$8.99 22oz Single
Rastafa-Rye Ale
Blue Point Brewing Co. (Patchogue, NY)
$4.99 22oz Single
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