This Week at Bella Vino – Bob from RP Imports and Aroma Class Information
Wednesday, August 26th, 2009Hi Everyone,
Can you believe it’s almost September? Where did this summer go? We plan on extending the summer by offering some fun events in September at Bella Vino. Along with our weekly Thursday and Saturday wine tastings we are offering another “Aroma Therapy” class on Friday, September 25 (see next paragraph for information). I will be sending along information next week announcing Bella Vino’s 2-year anniversary party plans. Also look for information about weekly discounts and savings throughout the month of September. And we might even have a Zinfandel tasting party!
We are happy to announce that back by popular demand we will be holding our second “Aroma Therapy” class, “Unlocking the Mysteries of Wine Aromas”. Steve Fortune and Ambra Kash from F&F Wine Imports will be teaching us how to enjoy and identify wine’s aromas. Steve and Ambra will help us fine tune our sense of smell, the most powerful key to unlocking the flavors of wine. Our aroma class will feature 8 wines (2 white and 6 red) and light refreshments. Join us on Friday, September 25th from 6:00 to 7:30. Cost of the class is $35 and class size is limited. Please drop in or call to reserve your space.Don’t forget to join us this Thursday as Bob will be pouring a delicious French lineup.
Thursdays Wine Tasting – Bob from RP Imports
2006 Domaine Francine et Olivier Savary Chablis – Chardonnay – Burgundy, France - Located in northern Burgundy, the soil of Chablis contains fossilized oyster shells, limestone, and clay which contributes to the minerality. Fresh green apple and light white flowers on the nose. Nice acidity – brisk, dry, and fruity. ($27.99) “Returning Wine” 2007 Domaine de Reuilly – Les Piere Plates – Sauvignon Blanc – Loire Valley, France - This French Sauvignon Blanc is racy and citrusy with slight herbal hints. It has a long mineral finish and a surprisingly smooth mouth feel. It’s great with whatever is coming out of your garden: snap peas, zucchini, tomatoes or fresh herbs. When it comes to France’s northwestern Loire Valley, Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé get all the attention. Reuilly, a bit further inland, is off the radar. But Reuilly can often be a purer version of Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc. ($19.99) 2004 Domaine Diochon – Moulin-a-Vent Cru Beaujolais – Gamay – Burgundy, France – “Cru Beaujolais” are the wines from the ten best zones in Beaujolais. This Domaine Diochon Cru Beaujolais is from old vine Beaujolais (Gamay grape) from the Burgandy Region. The aroma is of vibrant cranberries with a floral component. Intense flavors of ripe/sour cranberries. Medium body, this is a red wine that pairs great with white fish. ($21.99)
2004 Little B. – 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot – Bordeaux, France - Little B. exemplifies the revolution taking place in Bordeaux towards modern, easy-to-drink, younger wines for today’s consumer. Little B. is produced from the younger vines of the prestigious Chateau Bournac Cru Bourgeois Superieur in the northern Medoc. Vineyards are planted on limestone-clay soil. Aged 1 year in American oak. Rich ruby color with an expressive nose of ripe fruits, prunes, musk and vanilla. Velvety, round and rich on the palate with a hint of spiciness. ($28.99)
New Wine “New Wine” 2007 Johannishof ”V” – Riesling, Kabinett - Rheingau Region, Johannisberg, Germany – 91 Pts. WS - Offers a terrific combination of fresh peach and nectarine fruit and mineral. Vibrant, succulent and harmonious, with a long, mouthwatering finish and a nice savory aftertaste. ($23.99)
Returning Wine “Returning Wine” 2008 Ken Forrester - Chenin Blanc – Stellenbosch Eastern Cape, South Africa - Hand harvested, fermented cool and bottled early to show the freshest fruit flavors. Some floral notes, along with lime and green apple on the nose. The palate is fresh and bright with round fruity flavors. A great summer wine. ($12.99)
Saturdays Wine Tasting 2008 Valley of the Moon – Pinot Blanc – Sonoma, California - This traditional Alsatian-style wine is a blend of grapes from vineyards that are located in the Russian River Valley and the Southern Sonoma Valley. Aromas of honeysuckle, guava and Pink Lady apple are accented with hints of mineral and lychee. Integrated and rich fruit flavors of pears, apple and kiwi lead to a lengthy finish balanced. ($16.99) 2006 Valley of the Moon – Zinfandel – Sonoma, California – In the shadow of Sonoma’s Mayacamas mountains on the western side of the valley, come over half of the grapes for this Zinfandel. These estate vines were planted in the 1940’s. Hot, sunny afternoons mitigated by cool evening Pacific fog characterize the perfect climatic conditions for growing the finest Zinfandel in the region In addition to Valley of the Moon’s estate old-vine grapes, they use Zinfandel grapes from Sonoma County’s Dry Creek Valley. This world-renowned Zinfandel region adds extra complexity and flavor to the blend. Lovely bouquet; aromas of ripe blackberries, allspice, and caramel. Excellent body with complex flavors of blackberries, plum, vanilla, and mint with a long finish. ($16.99) Our wine tasting on Thursday is from 4:30 to 7:00 and on Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00. Until then – Cheers!
Paula