Join us at Gnarly Vines this Wednesday September 1st, 6-9pm, to welcome local artist Lionel Carre, Jr.
We will, of course, also be tasting wine…see below for the lineup – 15% off during the event.
Work by Lionel Carre, Jr. Gnarly's new artist
2008 Alois Lageder Lagrein Rosé – Alto Adige, Italy – $14
A fresh and fruity rosé from the Lagrein grape, which makes its home in Alto-Adige. Smooth red-fruit flavors linger through a long finish that carries an interesting, elegant twist. Drink as an apertif with starters like smoked fish and pâtés, or add some nice color alongside an everyday chicken dish.
2007 Sawbuck Chardonnay - Mendocino County, CA – $12.50
Ripe, buttery CA Chard nice pineapple/peach fruit and creamy vanilla flavors. Try with chicken, swordfish, grilled veggies.
2008 Alois Lageder ‘Vogelmaier’ Moscato Giallo – Alto Adige, Italy – $24
Moscato Giallo is a mutation of the more well-know Moscato grape, which often makes sweet wine. Not in this case. From a vineyard named Vogelmaier, alongside Lake Caldaro, this wine is medium-bodied and dry. Fresh, floral aromatics with intense tropical fruit flavors make this an excellent match with a Tuna steak or Pad Thai. For a more geographically correct pairing, try it with a hunk of Speck.
2008 Cline Ancient Vines Mourvedre – Contra Costa County, CA – $18
Sustainably-produced Mourvedre with delicious ripe berry and plum flavors. Full-bodied with dry tannins and some peppery herbacious notes. Great wine with lamb, grilled pork and steak, or even a square of dark chocolate. Otherwise a treat all by itself.
15% off featured wines at the tasting
More about the artist: Lionel Carre, Jr. was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. His paintings reflect a profound knowledge of the history and development of New York graffiti, as well a nod to early, hard edged, abstract expressionists. He explores letter forms through compositions built from multiple perspectives, and playful juxtapositions of bold color. He’s challenging himself to translate wall to canvas and brush, while maintaining the very essence of the graffiti art form. In the show, entitled Lineage, Lionel reflects on his life’s influences – an upbringing in a Haitian family, the drive necessary to develop a successful career as a self trained artist, and loved ones who have been there to support the solidarity of his vision.
