FREE HAPPY HOUR WINE TASTING: FRIDAY, 21 JANUARY, 5-7 PM Starting at 5 PM this Friday, we will pour FREE samples of several wines! We might sample the Wine of the Week if it's still available, or other recent feature wines, or just something else that we're enthusiastic about! But whatever we choose, we'll reduce the bottle price by at least 10%, and we'll offer the same wines by the glass at our bar through the evening. Join us this Friday for a little Finewine.com cheer! FREE EUROPEAN WINE TASTING: SATURDAY, 22 JANUARY, 1-4:30 PM WINES FROM ITALY, SPAIN & PORTUGAL!! This Saturday afternoon, Eric Platt of Artisans and Vines will pour four European Wine faves, beginning with two super Italian whites. We'll start with Fattoria San Felo Aslan Maremma Toscana Vermentino, a super 92-pt rated Vermentino, and one of the best Italian whites that we've tasted in the last year! Next, we'll taste Cavallo di Battaglia's Colline Pescaresi Pecorino 2020, a wine from the Pecorino grape that features a character of ripe citrus, pineapple, and honeyed cream. Then we'll transition to Spain to sample a Spanish specialty- Tempranillo. We'll taste Vina Buena's Ribera del Duero Tempranillo Crianza, a young, vibrant red from one of Spain's greatest appellations. We'll end our European tour in Portugal with an old favorite, the OMG Portuguese Red Blend- a red that everyone likes! Join us Saturday for these four super wines! And as always, all of these wines will be on sale all day Saturday! |
2019 SILK & SPICE PORTUGUESE RED BLEND IS STILL ONLY $12.98!! "This powerful, rich wine is succulently packed with black fruits. With its balance already assured between its spicy edge and silky tannins, the wine is ready to drink now. BEST BUY." - Wine Enthusiast: 91 pts If you've never tasted Sogrape's Silk and Spice Portuguese Red Blend, trust us when we say that the name is a remarkably precise description of what you get in the glass! While this red packs a real punch, it retains a silky and plush texture that perfectly balances its palate of dark fruit and gentle spice. The wine's name actually references the historic trade routes plied by Portuguese mariners centuries ago, who returned from Southeast Asia with cargoes of exotic spices and silks. Today that trade is reversed, with Portugal exporting these same treasures in the form of this wine, one of the greatest values in the world- rated at least 90 points by Wine Enthusiast every year since 2014! The 2019 vintage features the same qualities as its predecessors, yet despite worldwide inflation and increased costs for labor, shipping, and materials, the wine is on sale right now at the same price as the prior vintage- only $12.98! This big yet easy-drinking red is a modern expression of the spices discovered on the 'Spice Route' by Portuguese explorers, who introduced exciting Sogrape's 2019 Silk & Spice Red Blend is superior to many wines commanding far higher prices in today's market! This Portuguese red balances power with finesse and complexity with freshness, and it's impeccably balanced, reflecting its limited 6-month oak aging. Innumerable tastings and analyses helped determine the final blend, creating a wine that is delightfully forward fruit, and with soft, plush tannins. While approachable, "Silk & Spice" definitely pairs with bigger, more flavorful winter fare. Try it with stuffed pork chops, beef stew or stroganoff, lasagna, and other dishes with tomato-based or barbecue sauces. At a time when everything is going up in price, this remarkable red is one to stock up on at our sale price of only $12.98! |
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flavors such as nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and pepper. "Silk & Spice" reflects Portugal’s indigenous grapes and unique terrain; the grapes come from wine regions including Dão, Bairrada, and Lisboa, and the varietal composition reflects the classic Portuguese art of blending, with a final blend of 40% Touriga Nacional, 30% Alicante Bouschet and 30% Baga. While this wine appeals to palates everywhere, its character is distinctly and genuinely Portuguese. Sogrape describes the 2019 as "Intense, deep ruby color, with a bright red rim. The predominant flavors are ripe, cooked black fruits. Sweet notes of vanilla and hints of mocha. The first impression in the mouth is rich and full. Excellent balance of tannins and acidity, with a long, smooth finish."
