July 9th 2010: Iberian Reds
Boy, can you say summer has arrived? Nothing moderate this year, we’re either breaking rainfall records, cold records or heat records. You could say it’s a record breaking year! It looks like I should have done all rose and white tastings this month. So, to beat the heat we’ll offer a few things for you. First, we have the coolest shop in town (in numerous ways). Our ability to keep you cool during your tasting is due to a very efficient air conditioning system. Second, we will offer at least two whites and a rose off the tasting board and I’ve adjusted the Iberian tasting just a touch for your comfort. Our flight of 5 wines will contain 4 delicious reds from Spain & Portugal and we will begin the flight with a killer Cava (sparkling white). Yesterday while my reps were showing me their wares I tasted a creamy, refreshing Cava that will be the perfect starter on this close to 100 degree day. The flight of 5 will be $15 but if you’re the type that just can’t handle a beautiful sparkler you can do the flight minus the Cava for $12 (4 wines).
Da Lineup
NV Francoli, Cava Brut $13
08 Artazuri, Garnacha (Grenache) $12 Navarra, Spain
04 Castillo Rocio, Reserva $12 Utiel-Requena, Spain
50% Tempranillo/ 50% Bobal
05 Periquita, Terras Reserva $15 Terras do Sado, Portugal
06 Guelbenzu, Azul $18 Ribera del Queiles, Spain
PREMIUM POUR ($3)
05 Jane Ventura, Finca El Camps $30
Ta for now,
Sandy
