S ix wines were featured, 3 white, 3 reds.
Where: Wine World, 133 Georgia Ave., North Augusta, SC
803-279-9522
When: Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, 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):
- Blouberg White Blend
- La Luciana Gavi
- Cercius Blanc
- Santa Rita Carmenère
- Edmeades Zinfandel
- Spellbound Petite Sirah
Here are the detailed wine notes:
Blouberg White Blend | Stellenbosch, South Africa
Sauvignon Blanc (60%), Sémillon (20%), and Cape Riesling (20%). A brilliant green. Aromas of asparagus and green figs. Off-dry lemony flavours with a crisp and fresh finish follow through on the palate. Go with Pesto Pasta, Leafy Green Salads.
La Luciana Gavi | Piedmont, Italy
Cortese grapes produce remarkably elegant and crisp white wines, full of delicate flavors, hold notes of green fruits such as lime and greengage. Grilled Prawns, Pasta w/Basil & Pine Nuts. Website
Cercius Blanc | Côtes du Rhône, France
65% Grenache Blanc, 25% Sauvignon and 10% Roussanne. Medium-bodied, clean with bright acidity and good texture, it has lots of buttered grapefruit, sappy herbs, mint and hint of passion fruit. Pairs with Thai Green Chicken Curry, Grilled Halibut with Mango-Avocado. Website
Santa Rita Carmenère | Valle de Rapel, Chile
Dark berries and leather on the nose. Taste of Cocoa/unsweetened chocolate. Smooth, rich and velvety. Lamb Curry, Spicy Pork Sausages, Ratatouille. Website
Edmeades Zinfandel | Mendocino, California
Dry and brisk in mouth-cleansing acidity, with soft tannins and rich flavors of dusty baking spices, blackberry puree, cherry compote, cola, shaved dark chocolate, red licorice and a savory coating of toasted cedar wood. Great accompaniment to barbecue, game, roasted chicken, stews and lasagna. Website
Spellbound Petite Sirah | Monterey, California
An intense color and generous bouquet of rich blackberries and blueberries, vanilla bean and roasted coffee. Turkey, Game Hens, Beef, Pork Chops, Sharp Cheddar, Chevre. Website
