Happy Hour Wine Tasting Featuring a Battle of Northern and Southern Hemisphere Wines

“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.