Wine Tasting – Friday Jan. 31, 6-9PM
2007 Domaine des Lises ‘Equinoxe’ Crozes-Hermitage Northern Rhone, France – $22
Winemaker Maxime Graillot was practically raised in the vineyards – this 100% Syrah is spicy and fabulous – a totally different experience from your basic Cotes-du-Rhone and a big step up. Crozes-Hermitages is spitting distance from the legendary villages of Hermitage. We got the last 2 cases so don’t get too attached!
2007 Terre Nerre Etna Rosso – Sicily, Italy – $21
Made from indigenous Sicilian varietals – Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Capuccio – from high altitude vineyards on the slopes of the dormany Mount Etna. It’s a fascinating red with bright red fruit flavors, crisp acidity, smoky and spicy notes as well as a hint of ash on finish.
2007 Lang + Reed Cabernet Franc – Napa Valley, California – $28
One of Napa’s finest Cabernet Francs – a bit lighter and pepperier than a Napa Cab, but richer than a Loire Valley Chinon or Bourgueil.
