Works by J. Furyk Clark Opening Reception and Wine Tasting Friday, July 31, 6-9pm

July 30th, 2009
Works by J. Furyk Clark Opening Reception Friday, July 31, 6-9pm

Works by J. Furyk Clark Opening Reception Friday, July 31, 6-9pm

Spanish Wines to be Featured at Tonight’s Tasting

2006 Llopart Rose Brut Reserva Cava – Penedes, Catalonia, Spain – $22.50

Sparkling rose that’s bright, lively and sustainably-produced. A blend of lightly-pressed Monastrell, Garnacha and Pinot Noir with fine bubbles, subtle berry flavors and a nice, clean finish.

2008 Muga Rose – Rioja, Spain – $13

A fairly pale, salmon-hued blend of 60% Garnacha, 30% Viura and 10% Tempranillo. Fresh, fruity aromas, crisp, citrusy flavors and distinct mineral notes.

2007 Vina Godeval Godello – Valdeorras, Spain – $21

This forgotten white wine varietal is enjoying a renaissance! A light-bodied, fairly complex white with intriguing herbal notes.

2007 Can Blau Montsant – Montsant, Spain – $19

Carignan, Syrah, Grenache blend from the relatively new DO of Monsant. Inky ruby/purple color with deep berry, plum and woodsy notes. Very nice minerality and tannic structure followed by a nice, long finish.

Artist Reception and African Wine Tasting

January 25th, 2008
Philippe Dollo

Philippe Dollo

Friday, February 1, 6-9pm Philippe DOLLO “Les Dollo de Dini” photographs from Mali 2002 & 2005

Please stop by on Friday to view our new photography exhibit by my close friend Philippe Dollo – a Bed-Stuy resident – and enjoy a wide selection of really cool African wines. 20% of all proceeds from the sale of these photographs goes directly to the Dollo of Dini.

Morocco

has an ancient wine-making tradition dating back over 2000 years and more recently refined during French colonization. These vineyards are located to the south of the imperial city of Meknes at the foothills of the Atlas Mountains.

2005 Les Trois Domaines, Guerrouane Rouge
A blend of Carignan, Cinsault and Alicante-Bouchet, this is the ubiquitous table wine served at almost every Parisian couscous restaurant. Smooth and easy.   The Appellation Guerrouane is a region of northern Morocco, located south to the imperial city of Meknes at the foothills of the atlas Mountains in between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediteranean Sea. This area has been known for producing wines for more than 2000 years at the times of the roman empire. (Related: 2007 Les Trois Domaines, Guerrouane Rouge )

2005 Amazir, Beni M’Tir
A deeper, darker, more tannic and more ambitious version of the Guerrouane. Also made from Carignan, Cinsault and Alicante-Bouchet.

2006 Raats, Original Chenin Blanc, Coastal Region
A crisp, clean unoaked version of SA’s signature white grape.

2005 Brampton Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch
The second label of the highly-regarded Rustenberg winery. Classic Cabernet at a very reasonable price.

2004 Thelema ‘The Mint’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch

Among SA’s most acclaimed Cab’s. A world-class wine with intense, yet balanced with ripe cassis flavors and delicious eucalyptus notes.

(Shop keyword: Stellenbosch.)

Seven Sisters

2007 Seven Sisters ‘Odelia’ Bukketraube
A rare, off-dry, tropical white wine made from an ancient yet obscure German varietal.

2006 Seven Sisters ‘Dawn’ Pinotage/Shiraz
A full-bodied, deep, ripe red made from SA’s signature red with a healthy boost of shiraz to round it out. (Related: 2007 Seven Sisters ‘Dawn’ Pinotage/Shiraz )

2007 Seven Sisters ‘Twena’ Sweet Rose
A light, sweet, easy-drinking rose made form 100% Pinotage.

Seven Sisters Winery, Western Cape

A fascinating story of seven South African sisters whose family was splintered during apartheid but reunited twenty years later to create this heroic winery. They produce seven wines, each carefully selected to match the style and personality of each sister. Click to see their story on Youtube