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Two Wine & One Beer
Flights this week
Starts Thu, December 17th Ends Wed, December 23rd
Wine Flight One
Tenuta
Dell Ornellaia – Bolgheri, Italy
Cost: $55
3oz. pour of
each
There aren’t many
wines in the world that can inspire memories of a time with the best of friends
or a meal shared with loved ones. These wines are few and far between, yet when
they arrive, it reminds the soul that life is special and these liquid gifts
from God should be a part of it. With its inaugural release in 1985, Ornellaia
has become one of the great estates in Italy and the world. The 1999 still
ranks as the greatest wine I have ever tasted. – Matt Plum
2007 Le Volte – Toscana IGT
Super Tuscan blend of 51%
Sangiovese, 34% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. 90pts Wine Advocate.
By the Glass: $14/ By the Bottle:
$35
Take Home Bottle
Price: $24.99
2007 Le Serre Nuove – DOC Rosso
Considered the second “vin” of Ornellaia, this is
the juice that didn’t quite make the master blend. 40% Merlot, 40% Cabernet
Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. 92pts Wine Spectator.
By
the Glass $25/ By the
Bottle: $60
Take Home Bottle Price: $49.99
2005 Ornellaia – Bolgheri DOC
Superiore
60% Cabernet
Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot. 95pts Wine
Spectator.
By the Glass: $65/ By the Bottle: $200
Take Home Bottle
Price: $189.99
Wine Flight Two
Zuccardi
Family - Argentina
Cost:
$18
3oz pour of each
2007 Cabernet
Sauvignon – Reserva - Mendoza
A full-bodied wine matured in
French oak for 10 months to lend structure, finesse and harmony, it displays
all the hallmarks of this classic variety. It has elegant blackcurrant fruit
with hints of vanilla, spice and cedar.
By the Glass: $8/ By the
Bottle: $25
Take Home Bottle Price: $14.99
2007 Malbec - Mendoza
Intense aromas of black plum and
blackberry offset by sweet vanilla and bitter chocolate. Well balanced on the
palate with soft, easy tannins and a long, smooth finish. Spent 10 months on
French oak.
By the Glass: $9/ By the
Bottle: $30
Take Home Bottle Price: $19.99
2005 Zeta –Mendoza
The flagship wine of Zuccardi, the Zeta is a blend of 66% Malbec and
34% Tempranillo. The Malbec spent 14 months in French oak, the Tempranillo 14
months in American oak. The nose reveals mocha/coffee, black berry and
black currant. Fleshy and supple on the palate, the wine has plenty of ripe
fruit, spicy flavors and excellent balance. 93pts Wine Advocate.
By the Glass: $18/ By the
Bottle: $52
Take Home Bottle Price: $41.99
Beer Flight
Belgian Christmas Beers
Cost:
$12/ 5oz. pour of each
St. Feuillien – Cuvee de Noel
This beer has a generous head - compact and firm. Its slightly brown
color is the result of the roasted barley. It has a dark ruby brown color and a
very intense aroma. The aromatic herbs and spices used greatly enhance its
delicious smell. This beer is full-bodied with a smoothness that is the result
of the synergy of caramelized malts, carefully controlled fermentation and long
cold storage. 9% ABV
By
the Glass: $7
St. Bernardus – Christmas Ale
This ale is the youngest descendant in the illustrious
family of delicious Abbey Ales by Brewery St. Bernardus. This specialty beer is
characterized by its deep dark color, with a creamy, thick head and a full,
almost velvety taste with a fruity nose. It's a seasonal ale, brewed annually
for the holiday season. The long winter nights are perfect moments to savor
this ale with or without friends and to enjoy its unique, complex taste and
after-taste. 10% ABV
By the
Glass: $7
Gouden
Carlous - Noel
For the Christmas and New Year
festivities the Gouden Carolus range is now extended to include this seriously
heavy strong brown ale. Het Anker is thus rekindling a long lost tradition from
the days of yore when they marketed Cardinal Christmas and Anker Christmas.
10.5% ABV
By the Glass: $7
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