Weekly Wine Tastings
9th-10th of April, 2010
Please join us for our FREE Wine and Beer Tastings - Friday from 3-7 pm and Saturday 1-6; this week we are tasting:
WINE
WA week ago I had the incredible honor of meeting with Jorge Ordoņez at his office in Boston and tasting through his wonderfully expansive portfolio. For those of you who are not familiar with Jorge Ordoņez, he is easily one of, if not THE, most important importer of Spanish wine in the world and a man that wine writer Robert Parker has called one of the most important people in wine over that last 25 years.
His wines represent some of the best and highest expressions of not just Spanish wines but wines in general and while there are a fair few that come with a hefty price tag there are an equal amount that could be considered some of the best values in the market. This week we're featuring five from the Jorge Ordoņez portfolio that make for great drinking year round, for all occasions, with or without food.
2008 Moscatel Seco, Botani
Malaga, Andalucia, Spain
Medium straw-colored, it has an alluring perfume of spring flowers, honey, spice box, and tropical fruits. Smooth-textured, ripe, dry, and mouth-filling.
90pts Wine Advocate
Bottle: $18.99 Special: $17.09 Case: $16.14
2008 Godello "Godeval," Vina Godeval
Valdeorras, Spain
Medium straw-colored, it has an enticing bouquet of mineral, citrus, and lemon-lime. This leads to a concentrated wine with excellent depth, ripeness, and plenty of spicy fruit on the palate.
90pts Wine Advocate
Bottle: $18.99 Special: $17.09 Case: $16.14
2008 Finca Resalso, Bodegas Emilio Moro
Ribera Del Duero, Castilla y Leon, Spain
Dark ruby-colored, it emits an enticing perfume of mineral, violets, black cherry, and blackberry.The palate reveals an elegant personality, savory, spicy flavors, good depth, and a fruit-filled finish.
90pts Wine Advocate
Bottle: $15.99 Special: $14.39 Case: $13.59
2007 Garnacha "Atteca," Bodegas Ateca
Calatayud, Aragon, Spain
Deep purple-colored, it exhibits an impressive nose of crushed stone, black cherry, and plum. This is followed by a full-bodied wine with layers of savory fruit, spice notes, and silky tannin.
90pts Wine Advocate
Bottle: $17.99 Special: $16.19 Case: $15.29
2007 Bodegas Teso de Monja Almirez
Castilla Y Leon, Toro, Spain
A big red with a rich forward dense bouquet of black fruits and oak and on the palate showing Kirsch and blueberry Liqueur. The palate is layered and intensely flavored with great balance and length. Tannins are hidden by the glorious fruit.
Bottle: $30.99 Special: $ 27.89 Case: $26.34
BEER
With sunny days and warm nights on the mind...this week sees us tasting some wonderful warmer weather brews.
Saison de Lente
The Bruery (Placentia, CA)
Our Spring Saison is light blonde in color with a fresh hoppiness and a wild and rustic Brettanomyces character. Lighter in color and alcohol than our Saison Rue, yet equally complex in its own way, it's perfect for warmer weather and Spring celebrations.
$10.99 750ml
Sunshine Pils
Troegs Brewing Co. (Harrisburg, PA)
Hop fans rejoice! Sunshine Pils combines the crisp taste of European style pilsners with a kicked-up hop character to create a balanced, refreshing seasonal beer. Golden in color with a fluffy white head, Sunshine Pils is the perfect beer for Summer.
$9.99 6pk
Double Barrel Ale
Firestone Walker (Paso Robles, CA)
"A British Pale Ale never tasted so fresh. We challenge our good friends across the pond to match this one. Can't be done. We've honored the traditions of the great British Pale brewers of Burton-on-Trent using our patented Firestone Union oak barrels. You're left with a mild blend of vanilla and toasted oak flavor touched with an elegant hint of English noble hops. DBA is the flagship of our company and wildly popular."
$10.99 6pk.
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