This Week at Bella Vino – Summer White Wine Tasting
Hi Everyone,
I hope you all had a fun July 4th. The weather has been beautiful – great for being outdoors – especially if you are at the beach or lake or by a pool. Great time of the year to chill those red wines or try some cold whites. This weeks wine tasting will feature 8 whites that are perfect for this time of year. I know many of you say you don’t like white wine. But Thursday will be the perfect time to try some that you just might find you like! We have 8 different varietals so we hope to see you.
A reminder that next week we will have a very special guest at Bella Vino
We are very fortunate to have another “Special Event” at Bella Vino. On Thursday July 15, Peter Merriam from Merriam Vineyards will be hosting our Thursday night wine tasting. Peter and his wife Diana are New England natives who have had a love of wine for over twenty years. Their love of wine and wine making culminated in the purchase of their first vineyard in the Russian River Valley of California. We invite you to join us to meet Peter and taste his incredible wines. We hope to see you. There are not too many opportunities we have to meet and talk with a California wine owner.
Thursday’s Wine Tasting
NV Broadbent Vinho Verde – 50% Loureiro, 40% Trajadura and 10% Pedernã – Portugal – Vinho Verde, the most popular white wine from Portugal, is a deliciously refreshing, light wine with gentle spritz. “Verde”, meaning “green” refers to the hints of lime color. Broadbent Vinho Verde is the only Vinho Verde imported on a refrigerated container. The result is the freshest tasting Vinho Verde on the market. An ideal warm weather wine, excellent for lunch and picnics, this wine is equally as lovely as an evening aperitif. It makes a brilliant pairing with any fish, shell fish and poultry. “Is the world’s greatest pairing for a Caesar salad” according to wine writer Jordan MacKay. ($12.99)
“Wine of the Month” Jewell Towne Vineyards – 2009 Aurore – Hampton, NH - Similar to a Pinot Grigio. Clean, crisp, with hints of grapefruit and pepper. ($12.99 WotM &11.69)
2008 Lo Brujo – 100% Macebeo – Calatayud, Spain - A lively wine from Spain. This wine is refreshing, crisp and playful. Citrus peel and banana flavors. ($14.99)
“New Wine” 2009 Zolo – 100% Torrontes – Mendoza, Argentina - Fragrant aromas of honey, peach, apple, banana and lemon. This vibrant, unoaked, clean and muscular wine has flavors of peach, pear, banana, starfruit, lemon, honey and nuts, and has a long, dry, zesty finish. ($15.99)
2008 Foris – 100% Estate Pinot Blanc – Rogue Valley, Oregon – Highly aromatic, notes of apple blossom, juicy pears and vanilla spice are followed by flavors of apple pie, kiwi and coconut. Full bodied, yet balanced by a snappy, crisp finish, the lingering minerality and slight toasty-yeasty aftertaste add another dimension of complexity. While youthful and tangy, give this wine a light chill and enjoy as a refreshing summer white. ($17.99)
2008 CAKEBREAD Cellars – 100% Sauvignon Blanc – Napa Valley, California – W&S 90 Pts. - A beautifully fragrant nose of ripe pomelo, Golden delicious apple, honeydew melon, lime and mineral, with little of the herbaceousness that sometimes characterizes the variety. On the fleshy, full-bodied palate, ripe melon, grapefruit, kiwi and lemon-lime flavors lead to a long, flavorful finish enlivened by bright mineral tones. “Golden” and “sun-kissed” are words that pop to mind when sipping this delicious Sauvignon Blanc, which makes both a wonderful apèritif and a delectable companion to simply prepared seafood, poultry and vegetarian entrees. ($26.99)
2008 Emerald Bay – 100% Chardonnay – Central Coast, California – Tropical pineapple aromas, crisp citrus and notes of toasted vanilla grace the palate. A nice balance and acidity through the finish, enhanced by hints of malolactic and barrel fermented Chardonnay. ($13.99)
2009 Banyan Wines – 100% Gewurztraminer – Monterey County, California – This is a very aromatic wine. Peach, apricots, cloves and tea leaves. Produced in an off-dry style to be refreshing and compliment spicy foods. ($15.99)
New Wines
“New Wine” 2008 Redtree – 100% Petite Sirah – Aromas of dark fruits and strawberries, with a hint of herbs in the background. This medium-bodied wine provides a mouthful of blackberry flavors and more red fruits, finishing with soft but full tannins. ($14.99)
Our wine tasting on Thursday is from 4:30 to 7:00.
Until then – Cheers!
Paula