Happy Hour Wine Tasting Featuring a Battle of Northern and Southern Hemisphere Wines Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 6:00 PM
“A bottle of wine begs to be shared; I have never met a miserly wine lover”
Charles Baudelaire
After the success of the last few week’s “Happy Hour” tastings, we have decided to carry on this casual event over the fall and this tasting is a belly up to the bar, hang out with your friends. The food is casual, this is not a sit-down dinner- a true “Happy Hour” style event mix and immingle with our “Wine Drinking People” but with GREAT wines.
On Thursday, October 17th we have a great selection of wines from both the Northern and Southern Hemisphere and not one special guest but two! Our good friend Juan Ernest Hernandez (Somm Selection’s VP of Stories) will be on hand to talk about the wines of the northern hemisphere and Isabella Catarina Pergeaux representing the VSPT Wine Group will showcase some great wines from the southern hemisphere.
Join us as we welcome these two personalities to the wine bar for an evening to remember. This tasting starts at 6pm and chef Toni will be making some appetizers to accompany the tasting wines. The fee for this tasting is $75 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com.
Happy Hour Wine Tasting Featuring a Battle of Northern and Southern Hemisphere Wines
With Special Guests Isabelle Catarina Pergeaux and Juan Ernesto Hernandez
Thursday, October 17, 2024
6 PM
Northern Hemisphere
2022 Radio-Coteau “County Lane” Chardonnay Sonoma Coast, CA
Price: $40.50 Sale $35.64
(95 points) “The 2022 Chardonnay Estate SeaBed is another stand-out from Radio-Coteau. Strong mineral and savory inflections give the SeaBed its distinctive personality. Dried herbs, chamomile, slate, crushed rocks and dried citrus peel lend notable complexity throughout. This is such a gorgeous and complete wine.” July 2024 |–Antonio Galloni, Vinous
2023 Trout Lily Ranch Pinot Noir “Little House Cuvee” Chehalem Mountains, Oregon
Price: $31.50 Sale $27.72
Estate blend of the Pommard 777 clones grown in Willakenzie and Jory clay loam, the south side of Chehalem. Nose presents Bing cherry, licorice, forest floor, the boysenberry complements the fresh strawberry, dried cherries and soft tannins on the palate.
2018 Alta Orsa Cabernet Sauvignon Mendocino Coast, CA
Price: $27.00 Sale $23.76
Varietal percentages: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot
Vineyard Notes: This high-altitude Cabernet Sauvignon comes from vineyards deep in the Mendocino highlands above the fog line. The complex and rugged character of the wine is born from the minimal yields and tough growing conditions of mountain vineyards.
Aromas of ripe blueberries, figs, tobacco, and wet slate. Flavors marry complex graphite-laced minerality, silky tannin, deep black fruit, and spice.
2021 Radio-Coteau Syrah “Las Colinas” 2021 in Sonoma Coast, CA
Price: $60.00 Sale $52.80
(93 points) “The 2021 Syrah Las Colinas is ravishing. Juicy dark blue/purplish fruit, dried herbs, lavender, rose petal and black pepper make a strong opening statement. Effusive and bright, with terrific fruit purity, Las Colinas delivers tons of fruit intensity in a mid-weight, plump style that is hugely appealing.” July 2023 | –Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Southern Hemisphere
2020 Tayu Pinot Noir Malleco Valley, Chile
Price: $19.50 Sale $17.16
(92 Points) A new impressive Pinot Noir from the south, the 2020 Tayu 1865 was produced in conjunction with the local Mapuche inhabitants. It's a light and fresh varietal example with only 12.5% alcohol, even in a warmer and drier year, produced with a very soft extraction and delicate élevage in untoasted foudres. It's bright and clean, fresh and very expressive. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
2020 Viña San Pedro Bordeaux Blend “Altair” Cachapoal Valley, Chile
Price: $93.00 Sale $81.84
Made with grapes from Cachapoal Valley near the Andes Mountains, this Cabernet-based blend is rich and smooth. The nose exhibits aromas of vanilla, cinnamon, earthy blackberry and mulberry. Oaky notes are also prominent on the palate but blend well with black fruit and cherries. Round tannins and enough acidity provide a firm frame. Wine Enthusiast
2020 Viña San Pedro Cabernet Sauvignon “Cabo de Hornos” Chile
Price: $72.00 Sale $63.36
(92 Points) The balsamic, herbal, spicy and varietal Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 Cabo de Hornos was produced with fruit from Cachapoal Andes, from vineyards planted on volcanic soils. 2020 was a warm and very dry year when the wine finished with 14.6% alcohol, a full body and plenty of tannin. It fermented in 12,000-liter oak vats and matured in 225-liter barriques (50% new, 50% second and third use) for 22 months, where it also underwent malolactic fermentation. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
2020 La Celia Malbec “Heritage” Uco Valley, Mendoza
Price: $40.50 Sale $35.64
(92 Points) This fresh and tasty red opens with aromas of violets, cassis and berries. It's juicy and features a fair amount of fruit flavors. Raspberry, red plum and spices make an elegant combination on the structured palate. — Jesica Vargas Wine Enthusiast
Menu
Selection of Cheese and Charcuterie
Mushroom and Mascarpone Flatbread with Fresh Rosemary
Black Bean and Pork Belly Stew
Tuna Tartar on Cucumber Crisp with Spicy Mayo
Beef Short rib Empanadas with Mole Sauce
The fee for this tasting is $75 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com.
Other wines from these producers on SALE at Wine Watch:
2021 Radio-Coteau Riesling "Estate" Sonoma Coast
Price: $66.00 Your Price: $58.08
Those who have enjoyed our organically and biodynamically grown wines over the last decade may recall the lineup once included a Riesling hailing from a coastal Sonoma site. Historically, Riesling and Pinot Noir have shown to be quite compatible neighbors, sharing an affinity for cooler microclimates and well-drained sandy soils. Thus, as Pinot Noir thrives in the cool clime and balanced Goldridge soil of the Estate, Riesling was a natural addition to the unique tapestry of the vineyard. Rarely grown so close to the California coast, this distinctive varietal is proudly nurtured from vine to bottle by the team at Radio-Coteau. Harvested from a single acre aged exclusively in stainless steel.
2019 Radio-Coteau Chardonnay “Savoy” Anderson Valley
Price: $75.00 Your Price: $66.00
Burgundy has proven that quality Chardonnay and Pinot Noir can be grown in the same soil, Corton hill being the classic example. Wines from this special place inspired our decision to make Chardonnay from the organically farmed Savoy Vineyard, whose soil and climate are also ideal for both Burgundian varietals.
2021 Radio-Coteau Pinot Noir La Neblina Sonoma Coast, California
Price: $64.50 Your Price: $56.76 Quantity in Stock: 4
(92 points) "The 2021 Pinot Noir La Neblina is plump, juicy and ready to provide pleasure. Succulent red cherry, plum, leather, spice, dried flowers and mocha are front and center. Pretty floral and mineral accents lift the finish, adding palpable brightness. The Neblina is a blend from Alberigi, Dierke and the Estate." Vinous.
2022 Radio-Coteau Pinot Noir La Neblina Sonoma Coast
Price: $64.50 Your Price: $56.76
Spanish for “fog,” la neblina rolls in from the Pacific Ocean to blanket and cool the coastal Pinot Noir vineyards of western Sonoma County. This is our flagship Pinot Noir, always a cellar favorite, and is comprised of a complex array of three organically grown West County coastal sites on Goldridge soil. Lighter fruit set and drier conditions in 2022 led to lower yields and marked fruit intensity at all three sites. With very modest whole cluster inclusion and only 20% new, tight-grained French cooperage, the 2022 La Neblina epitomizes the essence of the Sonoma Coast within the distinct vintage context.
2019 Trout Lily Pinot Noir "Adams Vineyard" Chehalem Mountains
Price: $45.00 Your Price: $39.60
(89 Points) Fruit from one of the Willamette Valley's older vineyards was used to make a wine with a dusty perfume of roadside raspberries and violets. Crisp acidity and a lean texture make this an invigorating Pinot Noir experience, with flavors of mixed berries, pipe tobacco and demerara sugar in a cup of black coffee. The tannins feel fully integrated. — Michael Alberty Wine Enthusiast
2009 Trout Lily Pinot Noir "Adams Vineyard" Chehalem Mountains
Price: $108.00 Your Price: $95.08
2010 Trout Lily Pinot Noir "Adams Vineyard" Chehalem Mountains
Price: $97.50 Your Price: $85.80
2011 Trout Lily Pinot Noir "Adams Vineyard" Chehalem Mountains
Price: $90.00 Your Price: $79.20
2012 Trout Lily Pinot Noir "Adams Vineyard" Chehalem Mountains
Price: $82.50 Your Price: $72.60
2013 Trout Lily Pinot Noir "Adams Vineyard" Chehalem Mountains
Price: $75.00 Your Price: $66.00
2016 Trout Lily Pinot Noir "Adams Vineyard" Chehalem Mountains Magnum
Price: $163.50 Your Price: $143.88
This estate bottling is a blend of the and 777 clones grown in Willakenzie and jory clay loam on the south side of Chehalem Mountain. The nose presents red clay, toasted pecan, cumin and vindaloo spice with hints of cardamom. These notes complement the rich umami, black cherry compote, and ruby grapefruit on the palette.
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