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.

2008 Paso a Paso Verdejo, La Mancha – $11.50

Spanish Verdejo is similar to Sauvignon Blanc – light and crisp. The Paso a Paso boasts a pale green-gold color and fresh citrus taste – a perfect summer aperitif.

2008 Muga Rosado, Rioja – $13

A blend of Grenache, Viura and Tempranillo – deep salmon in color, smooth, dry and a great spring BBQ wine.

2007 Can Blau, Montsant – $19

A Carignan, Syrah, Grenache blend from Montsant in southern Catalonia, just outside the more prestigious and more expensive Priorat region. Inky ruby/purple color and deep, ripe fruit with a delicious mineral finish.

2004 Vinas del Cenit Tempranillo, Villanueva de Campean, Zamora – $34

Rich, smokey cherry, chocolate and espresso notes. Dusty tannins and good acid with a big finish from very old vines. Ageworthy.