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Notes from the Cellar
California is home to the movies, so it is not all that surprising that wine finds its way into film. A few years back the movie Sideways -- an irreverent look at a pretentious wine snob -- had a profound effect on Pinot Noir sales, but perpetuated the myth of wine as an elitist hobby. The movie Bottle Shock, based on the landmark Judgement of Paris tasting in 1976, reveals a different side of the wine world. Depicting the birth of serious winemaking in the Napa Valley, it shows the hard work and determination of the pioneering families, particularly at Chateau Montelena. The characters are lively and approachable, the movie entertaining, and the story enlightening for any fan of great wine. If you missed it in the theaters, it is definitely worth the price of a rental.
~ Kurt Reming, Manager
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Tasting this Week
THURSDAY, JULY 16TH from 4 PM to 7 PM
2005 Royal Tokaji Furmint; Hungary ($14.99)
See below under "New Arrivals"
2008 Commanderie de la Bargemone Rose; Provence, France ($14.99)
Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate 87 points: The light pink-colored, light-bodied 2008 Rose exhibits delicate
framboise and strawberry notes as well as fresh, primary flavors. It
should be consumed over the next 6-9 months. Imported by Dan Kravitz, Hand Picked Selections.
2008 Bernabeleva Camino de Navaherreros;
Spain ($17.99)
Bodega Bernabeleva is an
up-and-coming, tiny, new winery located on the far western edge of the Viños de
Madrid DO, within the San Martín sub-zone. While this vintage falls under the
"practicing biodynamic" banner, Bernabeleva will be 100% certified biodynamic as
of their 2009 vintage. 100% Old Vine Grenache.
SATURDAY, JULY 18TH from 2 PM to 5 PM
NV Domaine Chandon Brut Classic Sparkling; California ($19.99)
Customer Request: Classic balance typifies this refreshingly soft, yet dry sparkling wine. Look for nutty flavors with hints of brioche, followed by complex apple and pear notes accented by citrus spice and aromas of almond and caramel. www.chandon.com
2008 Jean-Luc Colombo Viognier La Violette; France ($14.99)
100% Viognier. A very elegant, aromatic and harmonious white wine, a great alternative to Chardonnay. Its freshness allows the fruit to fully develop, with intense aromas of acacia, yellow peaches and exotic fruits.
2007 Jean Luc Colombo Cotes du Rhone Les Abeilles; France ($14.99)
See below under "New Arrivals".
All wines offered during the tastings will be discounted 10%.
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Featured Wine ValuesWEEKLY SPECIALSOur specials last week were so popular that they are being continued for another week. Enjoy! Trimbach Pinot Gris Reserve; Alsace, France reg. $24.99, special price $19.99Chateau de la Chaize Beaujolais Brouilly;
France reg. $17.99, special price
$12.99Celestin Blondeau Sancerre; Loire, France reg. $24.99, special
price $19.99Allegrini Palazzo della Torre; Veneto, Italy reg. $24.99, special price $19.99
HENRY'S VALUE PICKS, all under $152006 Camino Real "Oreades" Tempranillo; Navarra, Spain ($10.99)
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 88 points: Deep, vivid red. Primary raspberry and blackberry aromas are fresh and
incisive. Light in body and fresh, with sweet red and dark berry
flavors picking up subtle floral and herbal qualities with air. More
complex than the 2005, with good finishing grip and focus. Nicely
balanced and an excellent bargain.
2007 Domaine Brunet Pinot Noir; France ($12.99)
You won't find red Burgundy anywhere near this price point, and domestic Pinot in this range is soft and fruity. If you are looking for the essence of France and the food-pairing versatility of Pinot in an everyday wine, this one has been a proven winner.
2008 Luigi Bosca "La Linda" Torrontes; Argentina ($12.99)
Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate 89 points in 2007: The first impression in the mouth is slightly sweet, with balanced
acidity, with notes of white peach and hints of sugar-coated orange
skin. Floral aromas of rose, globeflower
and lavender compliment the fruit, with excellent balance between floral and fruity characteristics. A refreshing summer sipper.
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New Arrivals: Wine
IMPORTED
2007 Jean Luc Colombo Cotes du Rhone Les Abeilles; Southern Rhone, France ($14.99)
Handpicked Selection: Aromas of red fruit, leather and spice compliment the complex profile on the palate, with flavors of licorice and spice, finishing with silky tannins. 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 20% Mourvèdre from 25-year-old vines.
2007 Domaine Sallies Marsalan; France ($11.99)
Handpicked Selection: Marselan is a hybrid cross between the Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache Noir grape varieties.The wine is deep red in color with a purple hue, the opulent nose exudes notes of black fruit followed by fig and cocoa flavors in the mouth. The finish is very pleasant and well-balanced and with a generous dose of lingering spice for good measure. www.sallies.fr
Handpicked
Selection: This site produces remarkably rich and textural white
burgundy for village level. It is situated just under the 1er cru
"Champs Gain" which explains the quality. A slightly exotic nose
combines notes of pineapple and mango with more traditional aromas of
peach and apricot that precede the very rich flavours blessed with good
mid-palate fat and a tangy, balanced and persistent finish. 100%
Chardonnay, fermented totally in barrel and maturated over 12 months in
30-40% new wood.
2006 Marc Morey Chassagne-Montrachet; Burgundy, France ($59.99)
2006 Verget Meursault "Les Tillets"; Burgundy, France ($64.99)
Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate 91 points: The Verget 2006 Meursault Tillets - from 60 year old vines - offers
impressive stuffing and more chalky mineral and nut depth than the Les
Clous, while being no less generous in its ripe peach, pineapple, and
lemon fruits. An element of honeyed richness and musky decadence rises
in the mid-palate here, and the finish displays admirable refreshment
and refinement, with invigorating hints of white pepper and lemon zest.
I would plan to enjoy this within 3-5 years.
2005 Royal Tokaji Furmint; Hungary ($14.99)
Handpicked Selection: This bone-dry white offers grapefruit, melon and mineral flavors. Feels
soft initially, then the bracing acidity cleans up on the finish. 1,000 cases imported.
2007 Hermanos del Villar "Ipsum"; Rueda, Spain ($11.99)
Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate 87 points: The 2007 Ipsum is 60% Verdejo and 40% Viura raised in stainless steel.
Medium straw-colored, it delivers aromas of peach and apricot with a
hint of citrus in the background. This leads to a wine with a solid
core of ripe fruit, very good balance, and a fruit-filled finish.
2005 Mulderbosch Faithful Hound; Stellenbosch, South Africa ($24.99)
Wine Spectator 90 points: Smoky, with incense and coffee aromas up front, followed by a focused
palate of red currant, crushed plum and boysenberry fruit, all layered
with additional cocoa, grilled herb and mineral notes. The long finish
lets both the fruit and herb notes linger. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,
Petit Verdot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2011. 6,624
cases made.
DOMESTIC
2006 Dunham Cellars Three-Legged Red; Columbia Valley, Washington ($24.99)
Handpicked Selection: Each year, Dunham Cellars blends a portion of its wines into this red
table wine. Using fruit from some of Washington's finest vineyards and
using the same barrels in which our finest Cabernet, Merlots and Syrahs
are aged, we are able to maintain the consistent high quality of our
top wine, as well as create a great everyday wine that is
price-friendly. www.dunhamcellars.com
12th Edition Sokol Blosser Evolution; Oregon ($19.99)
Handpicked Selection: Evolution's off-dry, somewhat tropical wine with a crisp finish is like no other blend or single varietal wine. We carefully merge Pinot Gris, Müller-Thurgau, White Riesling, Semillon, Muscat Canelli, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, and Sylvaner. For those keeping score, that's nine different varietals which add up to a flavor greater than the sum of its parts.
NV Coppola Winery Sofia Sparkling Blanc de Blancs; California (cans)
For a multitude of moods and "just because" occasions, Sofia Mini is a single-serving of our effervescent Blanc de Blancs. Zesty, refreshing, cool and fun, each dazzling pink can comes with its own straw for sipping, so you can take it anywhere-anytime you feel like sparkling. www.franciscoppolawinery.com |
Perfect Pairing Recipe
Summer may be fleeting this year, so it makes sense to take advantage of every bright moment. This recipe looks like summer on a plate, with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc the perfect compliment to the bright flavors.
Recipe: Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan, Prosciutto Crisps and Fried Egg
Wine: Cakebread Cellars Sauvignon Blanc, Napa
Ingredients:
d'Artagnan Jambon de Bayonne French Prosciutto
(available at Henry's Wine Cellar)
1 bunch large asparagus
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup Castelli Parmigiano Reggiano 24 month, grated
(available at Henry's Wine Cellar)
4 large eggs, at room temperature
Directions:
1. To make proscuitto crisps, preheat oven to 225° F. Place 4 slices of proscuitto on a parchment lined sheet pan for 30-40 minutes until dry and crisp.
2. Heat oven to 400° F. Wash asparagus in cold water. Snap woody ends, then trim with a vegetable peeler. Place on paper towels to remove excess moisture.
3. Arrange asparagus in a single row on a sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Roast in the middle of the oven until asparagus are tender, about 10-12 minutes. Dust with the grated cheese to lightly coat.
4. When the asparagus are ready, heat a small non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and crack
an egg into the pan. The egg white will puff and sputter as it hits the
hot oil so be careful as you add the eggs to the pan. Remove from the
heat and spoon the hot oil over the top to set the egg. Season with
salt and pepper. Repeat with remaining eggs.
5. Arrange a few asparagus spears on warm plate. Top with a fried egg. Drizzle with more olive oil and grated cheese if desired.
Garnish with the prosciutto crisps. Serve either as a first
course or serve two eggs per person with a green salad and loaf of
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Wine Wisdom: Regarding Rosé
Adhere to traditional methods, or let market pressures change the way a wine is defined? Little did we know that rosé could become a political minefield. To understand the news coming out of Europe, we need a foundation in the basics of rosé.
 Rosé has long been made by crushing red grapes, letting the juice
extract a bit of color and flavor from the skins, and then draining the
juice off before fermentation. The color of the resulting wine can
range from a pale salmon color to deep pink. The famed rosés of Provence are generally made with some combination of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault, but throughout the world roses are made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Sangiovese and other red grapes.
As part of an ambitious
overhaul of European wine regulations, the European Union proposed a plan to legalize making rosé by blending red and white wines. Winemakers in France, Spain and Italy opposed the plan, saying that, in essence, red plus white does not equal pink. The winemakers prevailed, a victory for rosé fans worldwide.
Why is this important to you as a wine lover? As Americans continue to explore new regions and varietals, consistency of quality and style will be essential. After all, the ubiquitous "vin rose" jug wines of the past were a blend of leftover red and white wine! The decision to keep the traditional definition of rosé means consumers can continue to enjoy the dry, fruity and aromatic summer sippers they have so recently embraced.
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At Henry's Wine Cellar we hope to provide you with outstanding service and selection, competitive pricing, and exciting special events. Let our beautiful new store be your neighborhood wine shop.
Best wishes,
John Keohane, Owner
Kurt Reming, Manager |
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