September 27thand 29th Wine & Cheese Tasting at The Wine Steward
Naia Bodegas Aldial 2005/2006
Origin: Rueda, Castilla Leon, Spain
Varietal: 100% Verdejo
Tasting Notes: The 2006 Naia is fresh, lively, and aromatic with superb precision and plenty of crisp, lemony, honeysuckle-like fruit. Bright fruit flavors of grapefruit, lime and kiwi. Crisp acidity and a long dry finish.
Food Pairing: It would be a wonderful match with grilled seafood or shellfish over the next year. $14.59
La Piece Sous le Bras 2005
Origin: Southern Rhone, France
Varietal: A blend of 5% Roussanne, 5%Viognier, and 90% Chardonnay
Tasting Notes : Sixty percent tank-fermented and 40% aged in barrel, this wine possesses loads of apricot and honeysuckle, a light golden color, and good freshness, with hints of pair and delicious fruit in a crisp, medium-bodied style to drink over the next 1 – 2 years. Robert Parker, February 2007, 88 Points.
Food Pairing: Pair with your favorite pork, chicken or seafood dish. This wine also works well with spicy Asian foods as well. $12.79
Atteca Old Vines 2005
Origin: Calatayud,
Spain
Varietal: 100% Grenache produced from the estate’s oldest vineyard (80-100 years).
Tasting Notes : The 2005 Atteca boasts pure raspberry liqueur notes interwoven with sweet cherry, pepper, licorice, and spice characteristics. This stunning 2005 can be enjoyed over the next 2-3 years. Robert Parker, August 2006, 90 Points
Food: This will pair well with pork tenderloin, lamb or barbecue. This also should pair perfectly with the traditional or cranapple stuffed pork chop at Prime Butcher. (see coupon below for savings) $17.99
Torbreck Woodcutters Shiraz 2005/2006
Origin: Barossa Valley, Australia
Varietal: A 100% Shiraz from 10-20-year old vines.
Tasting Notes: Blackberry, raspberry, cherry, licorice, and peppery aromas soar from the glass of this full-bodied, opulent, voluptuously-textured wine. Boasting superb purity, length, and intensity, this beauty simply over-delivers. It should drink well for the next 7-8 years. 93 points Robert Parker, October 2006.
Food Pairing: Shiraz is great for grilled meats or veggies, wild game, richly flavored red meats, barbecue and beef stew. $21.99
Limb Three Pillars Red 2001
Origin: Barossa Valley, Australia
Varietal: A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon: 27%, Shiraz: 23%, and Mourvedre: 50%
Tasting
Notes: Deep red cherry color and a spicy bouquet with berry
fruit.
On the palate it is rich and spicy with refined, soft tannins. The wine derives
spiciness from the mourvedre, richness from the shiraz and berry flavors from the cabernet.
Food Pairing: This blend should pair well with red meats, barbecue, game, duck and spicy pork dishes such as stuffed pork chops. $13.49