Gnarly Vines

Taste Vertical Vodka shaken up with Vya Vermouth

Vertical Vodka (1 Ltr) – France – $26

Premium, smooth French vodka in a liter size.
Distilled from grain four times, at the distillery where Chartreuse is made.
Tres chic.

Vya Extra Dry Vermouth (375 ml) – California – $14

Vya premium dry vermouth is made from Colombard and Orange Muscat wine infused with
whole dried herbs: lavender, elecamanu, galangal, angelica, orris and linden.
A great martini mixer, but be sure to add more than the traditional “splash.”

Two Popular Wines From New Zealand

2007 Glazebrook Ngatarawa Sauvignon Blanc – Marlborough, New Zealand – $15

A New Zealand Sauv Blanc that drinks almost like a Sancerre with passionfruit and grapefruit flavors
that are tempered by a slightly grassy note. Crisp and penetrating.

2005 Glazebrook Ngatarawa Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon – Hawkes Bay, New Zealand – $24

Bottle aged and drinking beautifully! Bordeaux blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Deep plum/raspberry flavors and a hint of oak.

Friday, Feb. 6, 6–9PM

2007 Maddalena Sauvignon Blanc – Paso Robles, CA – $15

Maddalena Sauvignon Blanc has bright citrus aromas with a touch of grassiness. The mouth is zesty and crisp with ripe flavors of citrus, green apple, and melon. The dry finish reveals slight mineral notes.

2004 San Simeon Cabernet Sauvignon – Paso Robles, CA – $28

Paso Robles is located in the central coast, halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. It’s a great winemaking region due to its long, warm growing season and cool Pacific breezes. Check out this full-on, blackberry and spice bomb Cab Sauv!

2002 Cardeal Reserva, Touriga Nacional – Dao, Portugal – $13.50

Touriga Nacional is the major varietal in high end vintage port, but recently, has been making a name for itself as a dry table wine. Full-bodied, jammy, with a smooth, plush texture, this wine can easily stand up to bold, spicy flavors.

Wine Tasting-FRIDAY, JAN. 23, 6-9PM

2006 Domaine Serge Laporte Sancerre. Classic Sancerre – 100% Sauvignon Blanc with grapefruit and kiwi fruit, crisp acidity – $21

2007 Domaine les Vallettes ‘St. Nicolas de Bourgueil’ Cabernet Franc. Fresh, peppery Loire Cab Franc – light raspberry notes with green pepper and soft tannins – $16