Gnarly Vines

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.

This tasting event was held on Friday, December 12.

2006 Sawbuck Chardonnay, Mendocino County, CA
Our new great-value, go-to classic Cali chard! – $12.50

Matchbook Chardonnay, Dunnigan Hills, CA
A higher-end, but still great value CA chard from the same producers as the Sawbuck
$16 per bottle or $30 per 1.5 Liter Magnum.

2007 Vinum Cellars ‘CNW’ Chenin Blanc, Clarksburg, CA
The anti-Chard, CNW stands for “Chard-No-Way“.
Taste it against our chards and decide for yourself. – $14.50

2007 R Wines ‘Bitch’ Grenache, South Australia
Our most popular party wine – especially for bridal showers! – $12.50

2006 Stephen Vincent Cabernet Sauvignon, California
Our new, great-value, go-to, everyday Cali Cab! – $12.50