Third Thursday Wine World-Jan. 19
It’s the Third Thursday of the month and time for trying 6 great wines at Wine World. And don’t forget the great cheeses.
A lively crowd enjoyed the wines, which featured some great values, especially the Spanish Albarino and the Pinot Noir from Chile.
Where: Wine World, 133 Georgia Ave., North Augusta, SC
803-279-9522
When: Thursday, January 19, 2011, 5 to 8pm
Cost: $5 per person with rebate on purchase of a featured wine.
Here are the wines presented (click to see more):
- Eidosela Albariño 2010
- Seaglass Sauvignon Blanc 2010
- Ledgewood Creek Owl House White
- Apaltagua Pinot Noir 2010
- Hahn GSM 2010
- Tormentosa Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Here are the detailed wine notes:
Eidosela Albariño 2010
What: Fresh, crisp, lovely citrus and floral aromas. Attractive fruit flavors with a mineral edge. Full bodied, nice acidity. Long finish. Stainless steel fermentation and aging. Sustainable farming. Versatile food wine. From northwestern Spain, a great classic match for seafood.
From: Rias Baixas, Spain
Winery: Bodegas Eidosela
Year: 2010
Goes with: Seafood. Pork chops with cream sauce. Broiled halibut. Manchego cheese.
Seaglass Sauvignon Blanc 2010
What: Attractive herbal, grassy aromas. Crisp, herbal, citrusy flavors. Long, fresh finish. A beauty.
From: Santa Barbara, California
Winery: Seaglass
Year: 2010
Goes with: Pair this exceptional Sauvignon Blanc with shellfish (especially oysters), lighter pasta dishes, salads, roasted herbed chicken with asparagus. Pork loin with braised collard greens and creamy polenta. Salads. Goat cheeses.
Ledgewood Creek Owl House White
What: A blend of 90% Chardonnay and 10% Muscat. Owl House White shows clean, fresh, aromas of nectarine, green apple and white flowers. Medium-bodied and juicy with flavors of tropical fruit, citrus and a floral note. Round and full of fruit. Very affordable. Aperitif.
From: California
Winery: Ledgewood Creek Winery
Goes with: Pairs well with many foods. Indian and Thai dishes. Chicken in a ginger, orange sauce. Avocado-seafood salad.
Apaltagua Pinot Noir 2010
What: Apaltagua’s Pinot Noir has a brilliant ruby color and emphasizes aromas of cherries, raspberries, and soft notes of oak. It has smooth and elegant tannins and a lingering finish. The grapes come from Apaltagua’s own vineyard in Tricao region. A Wine World favorite.
From: Curico Valley, Chile
Winery: Apaltagua
Year: 2010
Goes with: Fine match for seared tuna. Duck. Mushrooms.
Hahn GSM 2010
What: A California blend using traditional southern Rhone grapes: 60% Grenache; 37% Syrah: 3% Mourvedre. Intense aromas of dark fruit and berries with vanilla and clove notes. Very rich fruit flavors of black cherry cola, blackberry, fig and pepper are supported by refreshing acidity and a well-integrated tannins. “Sustainable in Practice” certified. Hahn is known for its highest quality wines at very affordable prices. (Smith & Hook is another project of the Hahn family.)
From: California
Winery: Hahn Winery
Year: 2010
Goes with: Pair it with a rack of lamb and caramelized shallots, broiled filet mignon on garlic mashed potatoes or grilled pork tenderloin with a blackberry or blueberry compote.
Tormentosa Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
What: An exceptional “fruit-forward” Cab Sauv from S Africa. Inviting nose and rich flavors feature mocha and classic cabernet cassis, black currant with hints of clove, fig—and vanilla oak flavors from the barrel aging. Easy tannins and a lingering, tasty finish.
From: Paarl, South Africa
Winery: Tormentosa
– Venison. Braised beef. Grill a thick rib steak. Burgers with cheddar or blue cheese.
Year: 2009
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