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First Friday October 6th Wines:

Petraio Vermentino 2016
Tuscany, Italy
Dry and crisp with bright stone fruit aromas, refreshing citrus and orchard fruit flavors, and a floral, herbal twist on the finish.
An excellent aperitif which also complements grilled fish, chicken dishes and fresh cheeses.

Silver Palm Chardonnay 2014
North Coast, California
Nose of apple blossom and pear. On the palate, ripe flavors of white peach, Gravenstein apple and Meyer lemon with a near flinty finish that provides balanced acidity.
Pairs well with a wide variety of light fish and shellfish dishes.

Ironstone Obsession 2015
California
85% Symphony, 15% Chenin Blanc.
Honey is the key word to describe the nose and flavor of this extremely aromatic and just slightly sweet wine, which also offers notes of honeysuckle and honeydew.
Captivating aromas of gardenia, honeysuckle and star jasmine. Flavors are tropical with peaches, pineapple and a hint of ginger, finishing off crisp and clean.
An ideal complement to many types of cuisine, especially ones that are on the spicy side, such as Pad Thai or other Thai dishes. The hot curry found in Indian cuisine is cooled by Obsession’s fresh fruit flavors, great with grilled fruits.

Montana Rioja Tinto 2015
Rioja Alta, Spain
100% Tempranillo Vines over 20 years old. An approachable young wine with floral and mineral notes and elegant acidity. Not aged in wood.
This youthful red sports floral and mineral notes leading to a palate of deep red and blue fruits. Plummy balsamic notes are the perfect foil for the elegant acidity. Aged completely in stainless to keep the freshness of the fruit. Great with lighter meats and fowl but will also stand up to a steak.

Bodega El Porvenir De Cafayate Amauta Absoluto Tannat 2015
Cafayate, Argentina
Intense ruby red with fuchsia and black notes on the outline. Aromas of huckleberry pie, blackberry, black fig and dulce de leche with hints of mocha and eucalyptus. Concentrated, with a sweet, broad blueberry entry due to the ripe, pliable tannins. Well-structured, with a balanced acidity and long finish.
beef, lamb, strong cheeses

Pacific Oasis Winery Reef Break Red 2014
Columbia Valley, Washington
Merlot, Syrah, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon
Rich flavors and bright acidity. Smooth, but robust tannins. Dark fruits, blackberry and plum. burgers and barbecued chicken.

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Wine World Wines, Thursday September 21st:

Neil Ellis Sincerely Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Western Cape, South Africa
100% Sauvignon Blanc, a multi distinct blend with fruit sourced from Darling, Stellenbosch and Paarl, left on the lees for 3 months before blending and bottling. Predominant flavors are those of tropical fruit with herbaceous overtones, leaving an overall impression of elegance and delicacy with a long fruity finish.
Gazpacho, Baby Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese, Lemon-herb Chicken.

Honoro Vera Rueda Blanco 2016
Rueda, Spain
100% Verdejo, Beautiful nose of white blossoms and fresh fruit with hints of papaya. On the palate is a nuance of lemon custard with bright apple notes. It is a focused and balanced wine that is perfect for a spring or summer picnic or light fare. Stuffed Mussels, Oysters, Blackened Whitefish, Grilled Vegetables, Shrimp Paella.

Clean Slate Riesling 2016
Mosel, Germany
Off-dry, Ripe peach flavors balance lively acidity, hints of lime and characteristic minerality. The fresh, balanced taste of clean slate is achieved by carefully selecting grapes from vineyards throughout the Mosel. The steep blue slate slopes of the Lower Mosel give the wine its minerality while the Middle Mosel provides a hint of spice to complement the characteristics fresh peach flavors of the Upper Mosel.
spicy cuisines, Asian, Tex-Mex, Indian and sushi.

Vino de Eyzaguirre Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Colchagua valley, Chile
aka: “The Burlap Cab, or “Wine in the Sack”
Rich, deep burgundy. Aromatic profile features red apples and raspberries. On the palate, bright fresh cherries with toasty elements and just a hint of pepper.
Grilled Cheeseburger, Roasted Mutton, Chile Colorado.

Masi Tupungato Passo Doble Red 2013
Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Tupungato Passo Doble Red is one of Argentina’s unique wines—Masi’s specialty process of double fermentation uses fresh Malbec grapes and a percentage of lightly dried Corvina grapes. This technique deftly combines the history from the Veneto with the richly flavored Malbec grape from Mendoza. The wine is rich with ripe, black fruit flavors with vegetal and licorice notes and finishes with a soft, long finish, with vanilla traces and minerality. Displays complex ripe red fruit aromas, . Baked plum and Grilled Lamb, Roasted Pheasant, Gruyere or Aged Cheddar Cheese.

Clancy’s Barossa Red Blend, Australia 2014
Clancy’s Red is a pure Barossa wine, a collaboration of winemakers and growers who believe in making honest wines that punch above their weight. A blend of Cabernet, Merlot and Shiraz, this wine is soft and supple and full of juicy flavour. A deep cherry red color leads to a bouquet showing blackcurrant from the Cabernet, vibrant red fruits from Shiraz and Merlot and charry oak in the background. The palate shows rich plummy bright red fruits, and long, savoury tannins adding complexity.
Penne with Veal Ragù, BBQ Ribs, Campfire Potatoes

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First Friday September 1st, 2017 Wines:

Encostas Do Lima Vinho Verde 2016
80% Loureiro and 20% Trajadura, fresh, crisp, lively with a touch of spritz. aromas of stone fruit and lime. Stone fruit and lime blossoms. Fresh, crisp, lively with a touch of spritz. With low alcohol, it is best as an aperitif or with seafood. young goats cheese, spring vegetable frittata, poached trout and cucumber, grilled sardines

Domaine Delsol Picpoul 2015
scents of yellow apple, floral aromatics, crisp dry palate, balanced by acidity and fresh, citrus zest, dried hay and orange peel, citrus pith, melon rind and saline.
oysters, Mahi Mahi, Salad topped with strawberries and goat cheese.

Sisters Forever Unoaked Chardonnay 2015
ripe poached pears and lemon syrup aromas, flavors of yellow-apple, grapefruit, lemon, grapefruit, pineapple, tangerine, butter, toffee, and honeydew melon soft creamy mid palate and a delectable crisp finish. salmon fish cakes, caesar salad, chicken makhani.

Bonny Doon “I Am Not Drinking Any $%&*#! Merlot”
76% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Franc, 5% Syrah, 1% Grenache and 1% Mourvedre. Aromas of wild strawberry, licorice, and gingerbread with flavors ofdark cherry, plum, blackberry compote, cigar box, smoked cherry, dried meat, dark spice and black pepper. Lamb and rosemary, pizza with Italian sausage, grilled vegetables.

Barnard Griffin Rob’s Red Blend 2014
This delicious red blend features a dense, rich mouthfeel laced with alluring notes of cherry, plum and dark chocolate. Intriguing accents of oak spice, cinnamon and a hint of nutmeg 53% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Syrah, and 6% Malbec milk chocolate, black cherry, dark plum and vanilla bean aromas. flavors of cherry juice and chocolate-covered almonds, easy tannins that finish with red currant acidity. barbecue, flank steak, pork loin.

Hardy’s Oomoo Shiraz 2013
Nose of ripe red berries, violets, dark chocolate, vanillin oak. A full palate, concentrated plum spice with soft, fine tannins. Flavours of black cherry and plum, chocolate, and a fine, lingering finish. Grilled Sausage, Chili Colorado, Portabella Lentil Salad

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Banfi La Pettegola Vermentino, Tuscany, Italy 2016
Pale yellow. Delightfully fresh with an intense fruit forward bouquet of dried papaya and green apple. Fresh, crisp with well-balanced acidity and a bright finish. Seafood, Salads, Sandwiches and Green Vegetable dishes.

Mirabello Prosecco, Veneto, Italy NV
Fresh and gently fruity fizz from northeast Italy (Veneto) with citrus and green apple aromas. Delicate and lively on the palate with ripe, lightly grapey fruit, zesty acidity and a clean, refreshing finish. frittata, sushi, prawn toasts.

Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur lie “Gneiss de Bel Abord”, Loire, France 2016
Golden yellow, intense and brilliant. Complex nose combining white fruits (quince, peach) well walls and delicate floral notes. The palate is rich and long, well balanced between fresh and beautiful chiseled minerality and intense ripe fruit. Seafood, white meat, fish.

Feudo Zirtari, Nero d’Avola/Syrah, Sicily, Italy 2012
Deep ruby red in color, it offers perfumes of fresh red fruits and a delicate but appealing spiciness., On the palate, it is elegant yet full-flavored, with a supple and pleasantly refreshing texture. Grilled meats, roasts, pasta and rice dishes, mature cheeses.

Domaine de Verquière, AOC Côtes du Rhône, France 2015
Grenache: 80% Syrah: 20% With a strong beautiful red colour, alive with round, fresh with tart black fruits, peppery notes, and background spice. Dark layered fruit with some floral notes from the Grenache are balanced by spicy, peppery notes from the Syrah and the finish is long and lingering. Rabbit, Lamb, Mediterranean cuisine.

Honoro Vera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Jumilla, Spain 2015
Deep ruby, Perfumed scents of cassis, blackberry and cedary oak carry subtle tobacco and vanilla overtones. Juicy and focused on the palate, offering dark berry, bitter cherry and cracked pepper flavors that unfold slowly. Dusty tannins add shape and grip to the smoky finish, which hangs on with good spicy tenacity.
Braised Beef Short Ribs, Zucchini Gratin with Tomato Confit, Point Reyes Blue Cheese Crostini.

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Wine World Wines, Friday, July 7th, 2017

Bodegas Latue, Tempranillo Rosado, La Mancha, Spain, 2016
Vivid pink in color,strawberry and watermelon notes on the nose. Moth shows soft acidity, cherry and a pleasant tang vibrancy. Semolina Cavatelli, Braised Free-Range Veal, Yellow and Red Cherry Tomato Confit.

Mondavi, Private Selection, Bourbon Barrel, Chardonnay, Monterey, CA, 2015
Golden yellow, with aromas of vanilla, toasted coconut, flavors of ripe pineapple, juicy peach, toasty oak, and caramel, rich and present bourbon effect. English cheddar, roasted pork tenderloin, shrimp scampi.

Villa, Riesling Kabinett, Mosel, Germany 2014
Aromas & Flavors of Honey, Candied Lemon, Green Apple, Dried Apricot, Honeysuckle, crisp acidy and a hint of minerality. Cider-Dijon pork chops with roasted yams and apples.

Coto De Hayas, Garnacha Centenaria, Campo de Borja, Spain 2014
Delicious dark plummy fruits on the nose, with hints of vanilla spice, leather and red liquorice. On the palate, dark fruits, cocoa, cardamom dusty cedary oak and boysenberry jam notes frame blackberry and clove flavors, Seafood Paella, Wine Braised Short Ribs.

Jamieson Ranch Vineyards, Whiplash Malbec, California 2014
Garnet color, aromas of spice and plum, palate has notes of black cherry and fig soft tannins and a smooth finish. Duck Confit with Blueberry Sauce, BBQ Pulled Pork and Honey Glazed Ham.

Chateau Souverain Cabernet, California 2014
Deep ruby-purple in color and boasts vivid aromas of roasted vanilla, mocha and baking spices with elegant layers of blackberry and ripe cherry flavors. Balanced fruit, acidity and round tannins and a juicy, lingering finish. Grilled Steak, Cheeseburger.

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Wine World Wines, Third Thursday, June 15th 2017:

Luna Nuda, Pinot Grigio, Trentino-Alto Adige 2016
Aromatic with rich notes of green apples and pears, dry and mineral-driven, crisp flavors of apple, citrus, slate, and a touch of almonds. simply prepared fish, sushi, salads, light tapas.

Girasole, Pinot Blanc 2016
aromas of ripe green melon, honeysuckle, white peach. Bright and refreshing, straw yellow color fresh floral notes mingle with cool minerality, sweet fruit, Crisp acidity. fresh seafood or light, flavorful salads.

A by Acacia, Un-Oaked Chardonnay, California 2015
Citrus, Fuji apple and pear notes, with a hint of apple blossom and a crisp finish. sun-ripened tomato and basil bruschetta, sizzling garlic shrimp, crab cakes or hummus with warm pita. grilled chicken breasts or halibut.

Luberri, Orlegi, Rioja, Spain 2016
Vivid red. Floral and spice-accented aromas of red fruits, rose and minerals. Seductively perfumed in the mouth, with juicy raspberry and floral pastille flavors dominating. Shows clarity and spiciness on the long finish. Lasagna, Pasta Bolognese, Hearty Meat Dishes, Carnitas Tacos.

Castano, Monastrell, Yecla, Spain 2014
Unoaked, 100% Monastrell (Mourvedre) Cherry red, with violet notes. Intense fruity aroma of mature blueberries, and raspberries. A silky mouth, with good structure. Grilled vegetables, barbeque, broiled lamb chops
ST 90pts

Tormaresca, Torcicoda Primitivo, Puglia, Italy 2013
rich and ripe with notes of plums, cherries, vanilla, and chocolate, bold layers of spice and dark fruit complex structure, properly tannic but balanced and flavorful as well.
Pizza, Smoked Cured Meats, Spaghetti with Meatballs
RP 90pts

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DeLoach Heritage Reserve Rose, California 2016
A delightful aperitif, this 2016 California Rose offers floral aromatics of white jasmine and orange blossom with ripe raspberry notes. Refreshing upon the palate, juicy flavors of wild strawberry, Bing cherry and a touch of rose petal are balanced with bright acidity and a smooth finish. Brilliant on its own, it is also a delicious pairing with mild cheeses, flakey white fish dishes and rosemary chicken. 80% Barbera, 9% Pinot Noir, 6% Zinfandel, 5% Merlot

Indaba Chenin Blanc, South Africa 2016
Chenin Blanc, also known as “Steen” is South Africa’s most widely planted varietal. This un-oaked Chenin Blanc shows kiwi and melon nuances on the nose followed by a crisp, medium-bodied palate filled with tropical melon and citrus fruit flavors ending in a long finish with a touch of spice. salmon and avocado tartare, Salt and pepper squid, Goat cheese.

Michael David Winery Sauvignon Blanc, Lodi California 2015
Light in color, the 2015 Michael David Sauvignon Blanc oozes aromas of freshly juiced grapefruit and guava with hints of waxed pepper. An elegant, light-body style that is zesty with fresh acids and quite easy drinking. Tomato-and-Cilantro-Marinated Chicken Skewer, Grilled-Vegetable Pasta with Cumin.

Franco Serra Dolcetto d’Alba, Piedmont, Italy 2014
A graphite note runs straight down the middle of this Dolcetto, anchoring the cherry and spice flavors. Linear and firm overall, Garnet to ruby on the glass. Red fruits on the nose, toasted almonds. Dry, medium tannins, medium acidity, medium bodied. Cranberries mostly, but raspberries and a hint of cinnamon. Antipasta, Sage Veal Chops, Pizza

Wente Southern Hills Cabernet, Livermore, California 2013
77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 8% Malbec, 7% Petite Sirah This Cabernet Sauvignon is brilliantly focused with aromas and flavors of bing cherry, black cherry, raspberry, and blackberry with notes of herbs, bay leaf, roasted coffee and subtle dark chocolate. The wine has excellent concentration and a full mouthfeel with gripping tannins and balanced acidity. A perfect pairing for red meats, pasta or grilled vegetables.

Conundrum Red, California 2014
Features dark red varietals including Zinfandel and Petite Sirah. It is rich, complex and approachable. With lush flavors of cherries and baking chocolate, this wine has fine tannins that create a silky smoothness. Bright notes of cherry, raspberry and blackberries, and a slight spice. Sweet ‘n Spicy BBQ Ribs, Vegetarian Sweet Potato Chili