A s usual Wine World presented a great tasting.
Where: Wine World, 133 Georgia Ave., North Augusta, SC
803-279-9522
When: Friday, July 5, 2013, 5 to 8 pm
Cost: $5, with rebate on the purchase of 1 bottle of the featured wines.
Here are the wines presented (click to see more):
- Marques de Riscal Rueda 2011
- Haut Marin Gros Manseng 2012
- Douglas Green Beach House White 2012
- Douglas Green Beach House Red 2012
- Four Vines Truant Old Vines Zinfandel 2010
- Concannon Crimson & Clover Conservancy 2009
Here are the detailed wine notes:
Marques de Riscal Rueda 2011
A wonderful “summertime-anytime” white. It’s 100% Verdejo varietal. High aromatic intensity, with floral & tropical fruit notes and hints of fennel & fresh-cut grass. apple and pear flavors with refreshing acidity From one of first producers to promote Rueda in the U.S. market. Appealing summer aperitif. Very food-friendly. Excellent with gazpacho, greens with vinaigrette, olives & goat cheese. Fish and shellfish are also natural partners. Chicken, ham, pork pasta. vegetables, tomato-based dishes. Tangy cheeses.
From: Spain
Winery: Marques de Riscal
Year: 2011
Haut Marin Gros Manseng 2012
This not-so-well-known grape from Gascony (SW France) gives one of our favorite white wines. Its aromas and flavors are flowery and slightly lemony with a refreshing crispness. Medium body. Lingering finish. Aperitif. Very food-friendly. Goes with almost everything. Sautéed sea scallops in a white wine and butter sauce. Vidalia Onion Gratin with thyme & Parmesan.
From: Gascogne, France
Winery: Haut Marin
Year: 2012
Douglas Green Beach House White 2012
A delightful warm weather wine. Bright aromas of lemongrass, lime, and a hint of pear. Flavors of lime citrus and pear with a long finish. Light, bright, and a refreshing finish. A blend of 85% Sauvignon Blanc and 15% Semillon. Terrific with sautéed tilapia. Grilled fish with melon salsa. Spinach & artichoke dip.
From: Western Cape, South Africa
Winery: Douglas Green
Year: 2012
Douglas Green Beach House Red 2012
A tasty, fruity red blend of 65% Shiraz, 20% Mourvedre, and15% Viognier. Lively fruit & spicy Shiraz is enhanced by the deep, dark Mouvedre fruit with a hint of lovely Viognier aromatics. Good aperitif and sipping wine. Enjoy with grilled meats & sausages, BBQ. Spicy hot lamb curries. Flavorful cheeses.
From: Western Cape, South Africa
Winery: Douglas Green
Year: 2012
Four Vines Truant Old Vines Zinfandel 2010
A “new” wine that is actually a longtime favorite. Four Vines is giving its Old Vines Cuvee a name and “wine character.” Truant breaks our of its routine everday confines, and geographical confines. It’s blended from multiple appellations throughout California. 77% Zinfandel, 13% Syrah and a little Petite Sirah, Barbera and Sangiovese. Enticing aromas of dark berries and spicy oak. Flavors of juicy blackberry, ripe plum and a touch of blueberry. “Generous in fruit flavors, plenty of structure and a velvety finish.” Grilled steak, sausages, burgers. Chili. Korean BBQ. Vegetable Casseroles. Robust cheeses.
From: California
Winery: Four Vines
Year: 2010
Concannon Crimson & Clover Conservancy 2009
A full-bodied red blend of 50% Petite Sirah, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Syrah and 10% Zinfandel. Aromas of currant, clove, and vanilla lead into bright, fruit flavors of blackberry on the palate. Velvety texture and fruit-filled smooth finish. (Concannon has been a Petite Sirah pioneer and continues to be a Petite Sirah over-achiever.) Great match for steaks & burgers. BBQ. Grilled zucchini and artichokes with tarragon aioli. Black pepper-crusted filet mignon blue cheese. Aged Gouda.
From: Livermore, California
Winery: Concannon
Year: 2009
