European Wines Saturday April 25th: 4-7pm
April 23rd, 20092008 Mas Que Vinos Ercavio Blanco, Castillo, Spain – $12.50
90% Airen, 10% Sauvignon Blanc from old vines. Green straw and citrus fruit make this a good choice for the upcoming warm weather.
2004 Mas Que Vinos Ercavio Tempranillo, Castillo, Spain – $30 per Magnum
100% organic Tempranillo which sees some oak, and some clay in the form of Spanish amphoras. Full and fleshy wine with ripe black cherry fruit and a long finish.
2007 Gilles Bonnefoy La Madone ‘Gamay sur Volcan’ Cotes du Forez, Loire Valley, France – $18
100% Gamay from a certified organic and biodynamic producer.
2007 Domaine du Cros Marcillac “Lo Sang del Pais,” Southwest France – $15
Made from Fer Servadou, an obscure grape from this region east of Cahors with a nose of black cherry, white pepper and earth. Pairs well with grilled meat and sausage.
2005 Cantine Valpone Barberra “Rosso Pietro,” Monteferrato, Piedmont, Italy – $20
Dry, medium bodied, “chewy” old world style Barbera that goes with regional dishes such as lasagna and earthy mushrooms.
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!
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.
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.
