Winemakers Notes:
A bright and fruity wine. Unfussy, easy going red.
Food Pairings:
Grilled Steak, Roast Beef, Rack of Lamb, Lamb Shank, Osso Bucco, Sharp Cheddar
Cheers and Enjoy Responsibly!
Small Mercy: Easy Going Red
Tag: Wine Lovers
Pato Criollo Chardonnay
This is a first for me, enjoying this wine in an eco-friendly package of light-weight carton mainly made from paper.
Winemakers Notes:
Delicious floral and citrus aromas harmoniously combined with fresh fruits. Crisp, sweet entrance on the mouth and well-balanced with an enjoyable finish.
Food Pairing:
Herbed cheese, creamy pasta and seafood dishes
Cheers and Enjoy Responsibly
Barefoot Zinfandel
Happy New Year!
I hope you all had wonderful Christmas and New Year celebrations, even though it looked different, I am still grateful for health and another year to pursue my passions and enjoy life.
We kick-off the year with a Californian red wine.
Footnotes (Winemakers Notes):
Big and inviting, with flavors of dark berries, plum jam and notes of prunes. It has a mild spice flavor and delivers a taste that lingers and delights with chocolate mocha flavors and a lingering jammy finish.
Food Pairings:
Grilled Tuna, Grilled Swordfish, Peking Duck, Lamb Loin, Hamburgers and Nachos
Cheers to 2021 and Enjoy Responsibly
Copper Moon: Monlight Harvest Merlot
Winemakers Notes:
Harvested under the light of the moon, this unique wine delivers a cool fresh taste that captures the mystery of the night.
This wine features notes of cherries and plums
Food Pairings:
Prime rib, pizza, grilled steak and cheese
Cheers and Enjoy Responsibly
Fort Berens Estate Winery: Meritage
Winemakers Notes:
This classic Meritage is a blend of 68% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Carbernet Franc. This wine has beautiful BlackBerry, cherry, and dark chocolate notes.
Food Pairing:
Beef or pork tenderloin, eggplant parmesan and cheeses like hard gouda and applewood smoked cheddar
Cheers and Enjoy Responsibly
Jumilla – Castillo De Madax
Winemakers Notes:
This wine has a soft warmth that reflects its Mediterranean origins. Fruity and well balanced, powerful and round, this is a pleasant wine with a sweet, nutty finish.
Food Pairing:
Cured or Smoked Meats, Pasta with Meat Sauce, Baked Pasta with meat filling, Duck Confit, Roast Duck, Grilled Pork, Grilled Veal, Tacos, Burritos, Fajitas, Pizza, Hamburgers
Cheers and Enjoy Responsibly
Black Cellar: Shiraz Cabernet Belan No. 19
Winemakers Notes
The winemaker explored 19 different blends. This is a smooth, full flavored wine with an abundance of sweet cherry, blueberry and spice notes
Food Pairings:
Grilled steak, roast beef, rack of lamb, lamb shank, osso bucci and sharp cheddar
Cheers and Enjoy responsibly
Sierra Salinas: Bobal Rosé
Winemakers Notes:
A fresh and vibrant wine with strawberry notes
Fruity and balanced, smooth and with a long finish.
Food pairing
Enjoy as an aperitif, with pasta, rice and white meat dishes
Cheers and Enjoy responsibly
Mancura etnia: Sauvignon Blanc
Mancura is the first winery in Chile to obtain sustainability certification in the following three areas:
- Full compliance in the green 2 area of the Sustainability Code
- Inclusion of the local community
- Assessment and care of the soil
Winemaker’s Notes:
This elegant dry white wine is bursting with delicious tropical fruit aromas and delicate floral notes. The palate is clean, zesty and refreshing, full of ripe citrus flavors and crisp acidity.
Food Pairing
Seafood
Sources:
Macura – http://www.mancurawines.cl/home/
Wines of Chile – http://www.sustentavid.org/en/
Fort Berens Estate Winery 2017 Chardonnay
Wine maker’s Notes:
This chardonnay has aromas of peach, grapefruit and pear.
Food Pairing:
Grilled fish, creamy pasta and sautéed prawns
Cheers and Enjoy Responsibly
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