Wine Tasting – Thursday, July 24 from 4–6pm!
Join us at your favorite lakeside wine shop for a casual, curated wine tasting experience.
We’ll be sampling four summer-ready selections: two crisp whites, a refreshing rosé, and a smooth red wine. Whether you’re new to wine or know your way around a tasting note, this is a fun opportunity to explore something new, connect with fellow wine lovers, and soak in the summer atmosphere.
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Astobiza
Astobiza is unique because of its grape, its production and its way of understanding life. It is made with 90% Ondarrabi Zuri and 10% Ondarrabi Zuri Zerratie native grape varieties.
Selection plot by plot, hand picking into small crates, second selection on selection table, stemming and cold maceration prior to soft pressing, static must racking, fermentation under controlled temperature, inerting, stabilization and microfiltering process.
Tasting notes – Clean and bright. Straw yellow color with shades of green. Intense varietal aromas, with overtones of white fruit, (pear and apple), citrus fruit (grapefruit), and stone fruit (peach). Fresh in mouth, lively, balanced, long, persistent aromatic finish, with slightly bitter and mineral varietal overtones from the soil.
Recommendations – Serve chilled in a glass, at around 8º – 10º, perfect for pairing with sashimi and sushi, served rare and cold shellfish. Ideal cheeses for contrast
pairing include Gorgonzola and Cabrales and Foie Micuit.
SANCERRE BERTRAND VERNAY
Bertrand Vernay – Sancerre
SAUVIGNON BLANC
History – Situated at the South of Sancerre, the peaceful village of Crezancy, the vineyard is located at the feet of the surrounding hillsides. The estate spreches over 28.5 acres of Sauvignon Blanc ( white wines) and 6.2 acres vinified as rose and red wines. Every year is different and depends largely on the climatical conditions, but the thorough maintenance of the vineyard is the beginning of a good vintage. Bertrand Vernay practices a sustainable agriculture. The grass and weeds are letting grow between the row to attract beneficied insect and stave erosion.
Vineyard – The vineyard lays on limestone clays, pebbles and red soil. Vines: 25-30 years old.
Winemaking – Mechanical Harvest. Pressed as soon as the grapes arrive. After a must racking of 12 to 24 hours, the must is placed into a fermentation tank ; Controlled temperatures by thermoregulation during the fermentation. It permits longer fermentations and gives more intense and delicate aromas. Ageing on fine lees. Bottling at the domain.
Tasting notes – Pale golden hue with citrus aromas and mineral hints. The attack gives way to a rich, round palate.
Food pairing – It’s a perfect match with mussels, scallops, shellfish or as an aperitif. Serve at 45 ° F
ROSÉ WINE APPELLATION CÔTES DE PROVENCE
Domaine de Paris
VARIETALS
Grenache – 40%; Syrah – 30%;
Cinsault – 20%; Carignan – 10%
FLAVORS – Domaine de Paris wine has a pale pink color. The nose is floral, powdery, with aromas of red fruits. In the mouth, the red fruits come back, with a good length.
Fine and elegant wine.
ALLIANCE FOOD – WINE – Domaine de Paris rosé wine goes well with grilled fish or white meats. It is also appreciated as an aperitif. To be served at a temperature of 8° to 10° C.
PACKAGING – Bottle bordelaise Provence seduction – Cases of 6 or 12 bottles – Bottle Barcode: 3334861000068
PREPARATION AND PRESENTATION OF WINE – The Domaine de Paris rosé wine is produced and blended at a modern winery with a state-of-the-art temperature control system. Production specifications have been developed and established by the House of Bréban, which holds exclusive rights for its distribution worldwide. The vineyard is located in the towns of Gonfaron and Pignans, on the inside edge of the Massif des Maures, and it has been owned by the Brun family since 1900. Soils of the 35-hectare vineyard are made up of clay, limestone, sandy alluvial types of Permian origin. The varietal plantings consist of Grenache, Cinsault, Carignan and Syrah grapes. Its primary growing area is a part of AOP Côtes de Provence, the largest Provencal appellation of wine region. The whole area is under typical Mediterranean climate of Provence, and it covers about 20,000 hectares. The Maures plain is situated halfway between the northern part of the appellation wine region, where the vineyards are considered to be the freshest, and the coastal area, which is particularly hot especially during the summer months. Located within Permian depression, the “Maures Plain” enjoys a highly favorable microclimate for wine production. AOP Côtes de Provence rosé wines are usually described as fresh and powerful at the same time. Qualitative progress made in recent years by the winemakers of the appellation make wines of great elegance, like the Domaine de Paris rosé wine.
Redentore Refosco
Redentore Refosco presents hints of blackberry, licorice, melted dark chocolate and sandalwood; it is a dry, warm and full-bodied wine, with soft tannins and a long-lasting aftertaste. Ideal with hearty meat dishes, poultry stews and grilled vegetables, especially wild mushrooms. We suggest to serve at 16-18°C. It has no added sulphites.
Grapes – Refosco dal peduncolo rosso
Alcohol content – 13-13,5% by vol. (it depends on the vintage)
Tasting Characteristics – Intense ruby colour, presents hints of blackberry, licorice, melted dark chocolate and sandalwood. It is a dry, warm and full-bodied wine, with soft tannins and a long-lasting aftertaste.
Food Matching – It is ideal with hearty meat dishes, poultry stews and grilled vegetables, especially wild mushrooms.
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, July 24, 4-6pm, for this wine tasting evening at your lakeside wine store.