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Notes from the Cellar
Sometimes a restaurant meal can inspire the home cook -- even second hand. My son was invited to a friend's birthday dinner, and texted from the restaurant: "What is hanger steak"? True foodies will tell you that it's a "chef's cut" -- the one they reserve for the staff dinner. In recent years it has been popping up on steak house menus. Lean and flavorful, but with a nice chewy bite, it's great on the grill with a little olive oil, kosher salt and black pepper, but will also take on a garlicky marinade. A quick call to Henry's butcher department yielded some outstanding steaks for an easy summer dinner. Oh, a great bottle of red rounded out the menu.
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Tasting this Week
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20th from 4 PM to 7 PM
Summer came with a vengeance this week. With temps in the 90's we need wines with great acidity to keep our palates fresh. Remember to pop the reds in the fridge for a few minutes before serving and they will taste great with a light summer meal. Each of these wines is described in under "New Arrivals".
2007 Geyser Peak Sauvignon Blanc; California ($11.99)
2008 Si Soave; Veneto, Italy ($10.99)
2008 Bodegas Aldeanueva Cortijo III Tinto; Rioja, Spain ($12.99)
2007 Vignetti Zabu Nero d'Avola; Sicily, Italy ($12.99)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22nd from 2 PM to 5 PM
2008 Red Heads Studio Yard Dog White; McLaren Vale, Australia ($11.99)
See below under "New Arrivals"
2008 Ottella
Lugana; Italy ($15.99)
Handpicked Selection:
One of the most scenic wine regions in a very scenic country, Lugana sits on the
border between Lombardy and the Veneto on the south end of beautiful Lake Garda,
where the fertile Po Valley plain rises into Northern Italy's lake country and
the glacial foothills of the Alps. This elegant alternative to Chardonnay is
medium-bodied and crisp, with richly-textured fruit and a long, dry finish. Try
it with seafood. 100% Trebbiano di Lugana. www.idealwine.us
2006 Red Heads Studio Yard Dog Red; McLaren Vale, Australia ($11.99)
See below under "New Arrivals".
2006 Smith & Hook Cabernet Sauvignon; Central
Coast, California ($22.99)
Winery Notes: "Rich in
the glass and bright on the nose, the 2006 opens with aromatics of dark fruit,
black currant, cassis, clove, and cedar. Layered aromas of plum and cocoa
develop into a rich blend of raspberry jam and ripe berry with a hint of
vanilla. The substantial, well developed tannins are suspended through the
finish with a finely integrated acidity. In true ranch style, this wine pairs
well with strong red meat. Try it with prime rib and horseradish, or braised
shortribs, with smashed garlic and chive red potatoes." www.hahnfamilywines.com
Wines offered during the tastings will be discounted 10%.
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Featured Wine ValuesWEEKLY SPECIALSNV Segura Viudas Cava Brut Reserva; Penedes, Spain (reg. $10.99, weekly special $8.99)Winery Notes: "Created from a blend of reserve and non-vintage wines, the Brut Reserva is clean and delicate, yet rich in flavor, fairly crisp with an interesting floral note and mouth-pleasing sensation of creaminess. A blend of 50% Macabeo, 35% Parellada and 15% Xarel-lo grapes. The wine is vinified according
to méthode champenoise technique and is aged in the bottle for up to 2
years. www.seguraviudasusa.com
2007 Firesteed Pinot Noir; Oregon (reg. $17.99, weekly special $14.99)
Winery Notes: Vibrant cherry and
sweet spice aromas jump out of the glass and the taste of the first round of
summer raspberries and strawberries push the burst of fruit straight through to
the surprisingly long finish. Grapes for this wine, as in previous years, were
sourced from throughout the Willamette, Umpqua, Rogue and Walla Walla Valleys,
creating a truly Oregon blend. www.firesteed.com
2007 Jean Luc Colombo Cotes du Rhone Les Abeilles; Southern Rhone, France (reg. $14.99, weekly special $12.99)
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.
HENRY'S VALUE PICKS, all under $15 2008 Montes Sauvignon Blanc Classic Series; Casablanca Valley, Chile ($11.99) Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate 87 points: "Aromas of grapefruit, lemon-lime, and fresh cut grass are followed by a
vibrant, crisp wine with good balance and length. Drink this solid
value over the next 12-18 months. Aurelio Montes remains one
of Chile's great innovators and quality leaders. His latest releases
are first class from entry level to the top of the portfolio."
2008 Chapoutier Cotes de Rhone Belleruche
Blanc; Southern Rhone, France ($10.99)
Robert Parker's The Wine
Advocate 88 points in 2007: "The medium-bodied 2007 Cotes du Rhone
Belleruche blanc is a crisp, fresh, lively effort displaying a Chablis-like
minerality as well as citrus notes. It is best drunk over the next 1-2 years."
A blend of White Grenache, Clairette and Bourboulenc. www.chapoutier.com 2007 Chateau de la Chaize Brouilly; Beaujolais, France ($12.99)
Retro Red: If you still think of Beaujolais as "nouveau", you are missing out on a food-friendly, versatile red. Cru Beaujolais is the perfect summer wine, with bright berry flavors on a medium-bodied frame. The strawberry and raspberry notes are complimented by lemony acidity, a hint of stony minerality and some intriguing earth notes. Enjoy this pretty wine lightly chilled with grilled sausages, veal, pates and other casual fare. 100% Gamay.
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New Arrivals: Wine
DOMESTIC
2007 Geyser Peak Sauvignon Blanc; California ($11.99 )
The Wine News 90 points "Best Value": "Pale straw hue. Fresh scents of honeydew, pear and butterscotch. Crisp acidity and juicy flavors of Granny Smith apple. Hints of tangerine in the juicy close." Wine Spectator 88 points: "Pungent grass, gooseberry, lime and guava notes are intense and bright,
with a mouthwatering acidity and a long, lingering finish. Drink now.
2006 Morgan Double L Syrah; Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, California ($39.99)
Wine Spectator 91 points: "Well-balanced, with a mix of ripe berry, pepper and spice flavors that
are tight, focused, complex and concentrated, ending with a long medley
of flavors. Drink now through 2013. 100 cases made." Winemaker Notes: "The wine has a deeply saturated purple-black color. On the nose, the
wine shows some complexity with dark berry fruit competing with
mineral, lavender, white pepper for attention. On the palate, the wine
shows tension between the ripe fruit, acidity, and tannins." www.morganwinery.com
IMPORTED
2008 Red Heads Studio Yard Dog White; McLaren Vale, Australia ($11.99)
Dog Spa Tasting Selection (Aug. 11, 2009). Winery Notes: Lots going on here with a mixture of apricot, white peach, lychee and lemon curd. Creamy palate with just enough acidity to add length. A blend of 55% Chardonnay, 18% Gewurztraminer, 15% Sauvignon Blanc, 9% Viognier and 3% Semillon. www.vsimports.com 2006 Red Heads Studio Yard Dog Red; McLaren Vale, Australia ($11.99)
Dog Spa Tasting Selection (Aug. 11, 2009). Robert Parker 88 points. Wine Spectator 87 points "Best Buy": "Soft and round, with lots of red fruit flavors, raspberry, cherry and a
hint of earth as the finish lingers gently. A blend of 55% Petit Verdot, 30% Cabernet
Sauvignon and 15% Merlot. Drink now."
2008 Si Soave; Veneto, Italy ($10.99)
Summer Sipper: A fresh,
clean, dry white wine with delicious fruit and snappy acidity. Excellent with seafood.
2007 Vigneti Zabu Nero D'Avolo; Sicily, Italy ($12.99)
Tasting Notes: Intense ruby red color, with fresh, soft tannins, well-balanced acidity and good balance. The wine offers classic Nero d'Avola fruit aromas of plums and blackberries. Excellent served with garlic-crusted lamb, hearty pastas, and strong cheeses. www.vignetizabu.com
2008 Bodegas Aldeanueva Cortijo III Tinto; Rioja, Spain ($11.99)
Value Selection: Cortijo means "farm house", which begins to explain the humble premise behind these delicious wines. Intended for everyday drinking and food pairing versatility, this Rioja is surprisingly complex, with notes of strawberry, cherry, spice box, herb and tobacco -- juicy and vibrant, with good length. 80% Tempranillo, 20% Grenache. |
New in Stock: Beer
Chang Beer; Thailand Chang is Thailand's best-selling beer, made with the fines malt, hops and deep well water. Discerning beer drinkers will appreciate its deep golden color and full-bodied, citrusy flavors, accented by complex aromas of green apples, vanilla and smoke. It is specially brewed to be refreshing, and compliments the exotic flavors and textures of Thai dishes.
Lagunitas "Pils" Czech-Style Pilsner; California
Golden amber in color with an average amount of head
for a pilsner. It has a very dry, robust flavor for a beer of this type
and almost no sweetness. It has a fair amount of spicy bitterness in
the aftertaste that lingers deliciously. Another great offering from
Lagunitas. 
Two Brothers Brewing "Domaine DuPage" French Country Ale; Illinois Domaine DuPage is a rural, northern France,
amber colored ale. This well balanced beer is full and sweet up front with caramel, toasty, and fruity characters. The finish has a gentle floral and spicy hop balance that cleanses the palate. www.twobrosbrew.com; Maine A light fruit ale, made with Maine wild blueberries. As opposed to many
of the sweeter fruit beers on the market, our addition of fresh Maine
wild blueberries in this light ale yields a subtle blueberry aroma,
without the sweet aftertaste. A mixture of Mutton malts -
pale, crystal, and Munich - are combined with wheat to give this ale its
lighter body, and we only use minimal amounts of Target and Willamette
hops. 5.2% abv. www.atlanticbrewing.com; Maine A good, clean nutbrown ale with a malty body. This is our most popular ale due to its smooth and malty flavor.
We use a mixture of pale, crystal and black malts in this one, and
our primary hop is Target, though we also add some Whitbread Goldings
Variation as well.
The Real Ale is best fresh, so fresh in fact, that it's great right out of the bright tank. 5.2% abv. www.atlanticbrewing.com |
Henry's Humidor: Cigar of the Week
Kristoff Matador ($7.45)
Made in the spirit of an elite Cuban cigar,
the Kristoff embodies the taste and richness a true aficionado is
looking for. Packaged in a rough cut cedar box and surrounded by loose
tobacco, the Kristoff has a beautiful pre-embargo feel. With a rich
oily wrapper, pigtail and shaggy foot, the Kristoff tastes as good as
it looks; it offers notes of toasted almond, hints of spice and a sweet
finish. Treat your palate to this incredibly smooth medium bodied cigar.
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Perfect Pairing Recipe: Grillin' and Chillin'
Salmon on the grill is the perfect topper for some seasonal greens dressed in a wine-friendly paprika-spiked dressing, making this a light, healthy and simple summer supper.
Recipe: Grilled Salmon Salad
Wine: 2007 Calera Pinot Noir; Central Coast, California
Winery Notes: The 2007 Central Coast Pi  not Noir draws us in with aromas of black
cherry, mineral and briar bramble. Flavors of blackberry, licorice
(hints of both red & black), cherry cream, wild herbs and
citronella dance on the palate. The texture is smooth, rich and savory,
with a nice, firm tannin structure, and expresses accents of bright
cherry, berry fruit while awarding us a clean, smooth lively finish.
Ingredients:
4-6 oz. pieces salmon, preferably wild caught
Extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly cracked black pepper
8 oz. arugula
1-2 large ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
8 strips applewood smoked bacon
1 medium sweet onion, such as Vidalia, sliced
for the Smoked Paprika Dressing
1/8 cup red wine vinegar
1/8 cup lemon juice
3 tbsp. cup orange juice
1/4 tsp. kosher salt, or to taste
1/4 tsp. freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1 large garlic cloves, finely minced
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Directions:
1. Drizzle salmon fillets with olive oil, salt and pepper. Grill over medium heat until firm to the touch, but still moist.
2. Mix together dressing ingredients except the olive oil. Slowly drizzle the olive oil into the base, whisking constantly.
3. Cut bacon into bite-size pieces. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium-low heat until crispy and brown. Drain on a paper towel, leaving a few tablespoons of drippings in the pan.
4. Add onions to the skillet, and cook slowly until caramelized. Return bacon to the pan. Remove from heat and add a few tablespoons of dressing.
5. In a large salad bowl, toss arugula with some of the dressing to
coat lightly. Divide evenly among four plates.
6. Place a piece of salmon over each plate of greens. Top salmon fillets with bacon and onion
mixture. Garnish each serving with tomato
wedges and a drizzle of dressing.
Offer additional dressing on the side, if desired. Serve with crusty bread.
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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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