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Dan Meunier from Wente Family Estates will be here on
Friday, June 24th from 4pm-7pm to sample the wines below:
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2009 Wente Louis Mel Sauvignon Blanc: from Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay California. This Sauvignon Blanc has a beautiful straw color and aromas of guava, melon, gooseberry, citrus and pineapple. With crisp acidity and flavors of honeydew melon and pineapple, this wine delivers a creamy, refreshing finish. A French emigrant, Louis Mel traveled the western United States in the 1870’s seeking a place to make wines to rival the great French Crus. He found the ideal home in the Livermore Valley. Acquiring Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon cuttings from the Marquis de Lur-Saluces, owner of the famed Chateau Y’quem, he planted them in his vineyards. The Wente family acquired the Louis Mel estate in the 1930’s, where the descendants of these vines, located in the southern Livermore Valley, live in gravel and loam soils similar to the terroir of their native Bordeaux. $13.99
2009 Wente Riva Ranch Chardonnay: from Arroyo Seco, California. This medium-bodied Chardonnay has a rich, golden color and aromas and flavors of tropical fruit, honey, cinnamon and light floral notes, balanced by subtle oak, butter and vanilla from barrel aging. It has a round mouthfeel and a long, fruity finish. Arroyo Seco is widely regarded as one of the best places in California to grow Chardonnay. Riva Ranch is the name of the Wente family’s vineyard in Arroyo Seco, where we have been growing Chardonnay since the 1960’s. Wente Vineyards was the first California winery to produce a wine labeled as Chardonnay in 1936. Today, many of the great Chardonnay vineyards in California are planted with the Wente Clone. Riva Ranch is presently planted to three Dijon clones and two Wente clones: clone 2A which had been originally selected for it’s intense varietal character and low yield, and clone 4, a second generation Wente clone. The cool growing season and the deep gravelly soil ripen the Chardonnay perfectly, creating a natural balance of sugar and acidity. $18.99
2008 Wente Riverbank Rielsing: from Arroyo Seco, California. This Riesling exhibits aromas of honeysuckle, lychee and fresh cut red apple, with a hint of nutmeg. The taste is crisp and fresh, delivering full, classic Riesling flavors of red apple and spice. The acid and the semi-sweetness are perfectly balanced for an excellent mouth feel. This intriguing wine is delightful as an aperitif or served with fruits and cheeses. The Arroyo Seco Appellation is defined by a unique geological feature called the Arroyo Seco Cone. Composed of soils, water sources, and wind streams that differentiate it from the Salinas Valley and the Monterey Appellation, it was created over eons by the flow of the Arroyo Seco as it spills down from the Santa Lucia Mountains. This funnel-shaped region appears at the edge of steep slopes where the river has cut a deep ravine, forming an imposing riverbank. On the southern edge of this ravine, Riesling flourishes in the deep rocky soils. $11.99
2007 Wente Reliz Creek Pinot Noir: This Pinot Noir has aromas of cherry, strawberry, and vanilla, with hints of toasted oak, earth and cigar box. Flavors of black cherry and vanilla are followed by a long fruity finish, with undertones of earth and spice. Since the early 1960’s, Wente Vineyards has been growing Pinot Noir in the Arroyo Seco region of Monterey. This wine was named after the creek that runs through the Estate vineyards. Arroyo Seco is the ideal region to grow this Burgundian varietal because of the long, cool growing season, which allows the grapes to fully ripen and develop deep fruit flavors. The gravelly-loam soils found here, rich with shale and limestone deposits, impart desirable earthy and mineral qualities to the wine. There are several blocks dating back to 1963, which are planted with the old Pommard and Martini clones. Neighboring these are much more recent, high-density plantings that include a variety of new clones. All of the fruit is hand picked and sorted. $21.99
2008 Wente Sandstorm Merlot: This Merlot exhibits aromas and flavors of black cherry and plum with hints of black tea and toasted oak. A smooth mouthfeel and inviting tannins leads to a long, fruity finish. The grapes for our Sandstone Merlot come from a gently sloping formation of hills running along the southeastern corner of the historic Livermore Valley. With warm days, cool nights, well-drained sandstone soils, and incoming breezes from the San Francisco Bay, the Wente family’s hillside vineyard is an ideal place to grow outstanding Merlot. $13.99
2008 Wente Charles Wetmore Cabernet Sauvignon: This Cabernet has aromas and flavors of black cherry, chocolate, vanilla and hints of brown sugar and clove. With balanced acidity and round mouthfeel, this wine delivers a smooth, long-lasting finish. One of the Livermore Valley’s most prominent pioneers, Charles Wetmore is honored with our finest expression of the noble Cabernet Sauvignon. The descendants of vines Wetmore brought from France in the 19th century thrive today in the gravelly loam soils of our estate vineyards between the Arroyo del Valle and the Arroyo Mocho, streams flowing from the southern hills of the Livermore Valley. From their origins in Margaux in the 1880’s to the present, only the best of these Cabernet Sauvignon vines have been selected for each new generation planted. And they are prized for making wines with intensity, depth of flavor, and rich, lush body. $21.99
New Arrivals
2010 Gaia Notios: from Peloponnisos, Greece. The word "Notios", means south in Greek. This reference lends itself to the wines because they both come from the southern Greek region of the Peloponnese. The use of a Greek word to establish a brand was ingenious at that time - it's easy to read, pronounce and drink! The Notios White is made from a 50/50 blend of 2 indigenous southern Greek grapes - Moschofilero and Roditis. Moschofilero grows in the Arcadia region of southern Greece - it is known for its floral aromas. Moschofilero is a pink skinned grape that is used to make mainly white wines but is also used in rose and sparkling wines. This grape is the only variety allowed in the Mantinia appellation. In blends, Moschofilero is used typically for its floral notes. Roditis is a grape that is common across southern Greece. It is one of the authorized grape varieties for Retsina production. Roditis is a grape known for acidity yet lacks significant aromatics. It has citrus flavors and aromas. On its own, Roditis typically isn't very exciting and lends itself very well to blending. For this wine, Roditis is used as the acidity component. With is subdued aromatics, it gives Moschofilero the platform to shine. Each grape is vinified separately and fermented in stainless steel. The 2010 Notios White has aromas on the nose of flower blossoms and ripe tropical fruit. It is medium bodied with flavors consistent to the nose in addition to citrus notes. It has a pleasant, lengthy finish with lingering mineral and floral notes. Notios White is a great option to serve as an aperitif or with lighter dishes such as fish, pasta and chicken. $14.99
2010 Protos Verdejo: from Rueda, Spain. 89 Points – Wine Spectator “This firm white is crisp, with grapefruit, almond and smoke notes that drive through the focused palate. A bit lean, but with intensity. Still young. Drink now through 2012.” A delicate pale yellow color with greenish hues, Protos Verdejo is characterized as a very clean and bright wine. The nose has an intense aroma, fresh and very powerful, with tropical and citrus notes on a subtle herbal background of fennel and fresh herbs. In the mouth it is fresh, enveloping and very tasty, which retains a moderate natural acidity gives liveliness. This wine is round and full bodied, very well structured. Slightly bitter aftertaste characteristic of the Verdejo variety, resulting in a wine that is persistent. A white unsurpassed, perfect for pairing anti-pastas, vegetables, soft cheeses and all kinds of seafood. $13.99
2010 Kiona Reserve Dry Riesling: from Washington. Crisp, clean and refreshing. Our Estate Dry Riesling comes from Kiona's original 1975 vineyard which is one of the only Riesling plantings on Red Mountain. Extremely versatile, Kiona's Dry Riesling bucks the sweetness trend that Riesling is well known for. Dusty gravel along with beautiful pear, apple, and citrus aromas grace a crisp flavor profile that will complement a wide array of foods. This immensely drinkable wine has an intriguing hint of frizzante to keep you on your toes. $13.99
Shipyard Smashed Blueberry: This beer is a hybrid between a Porter and a Scotch Ale. This beer has a rich mouth feel and a body of complex intensity. Upfront, there are distinct flavors of coffee and chocolate beautifully accentuated by the aroma of fresh blueberries. The finish features a delicate balance of sweet fruit and dry hops. 22oz $6.59
http://shipyardbrewing.blogspot.com/2011/03/coming-in-may-smashed-blueberry.html
Ithaca Partly Sunny: Wheat Ale Brewed w/ Spices. Partly Sunny is an Ithaca-style interpretation of the classic Belgian Wit bier. It is a hazy-straw colored wheat beer brewed with coriander, and generous amounts of lemon zest. It is light and refreshing beer with a subtle spicy start and a smooth citrus finish. 6pk $10.00
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/651/25473
Breckenridge Summer Bright Ale: 6pk $9.69 Brewmaster's goal: the perfect ale for summertime quaffing, nothing more. Breck Brew's SummerBright is the result. The craftsman's touch combines white wheat, two row pale and munich malt with the pacific northwest's most intriguing hops to create a bright, clean ale ideal for picnicking, evenings on the screen porch and enjoying the whims of the summer breeze.
http://www.breckbrew.com/beer/summerbright.html
Crispin "The Saint" Natural Hard Apple Cider: 22oz $5.99 Naturally fermented using a premium blend of fresh pressed apple juice, not from concentrate, and fermented with Belgian Trappist beer yeasts, The Saint boasts a sweet floral bouquet that develops a yeasty, herbal complexity.
http://www.crispincider.com/cider/the-saint/