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Back to the Grind!
Here we are, at the start of the football season
(finally!) and the beginning of the Fourth Quarter,
2011. It's definitely an exciting time of the year, with
the kids back to work, like the rest of us. Yes, the
leisure of Summer is now replaced with a renewed
spirit of work... Summers external warmth replaced
with an internal glow via spiced candles, raging
fireplaces, and hearty meals. Time to nest, but
certainly not time to rest. This month, we put some
weight back in the glass to stand up to those cold
nights and hot meals. Enjoy!
Montepio Torrontes, 2010, La Rioja,
Argentina
Argentina is world famous for its Malbec. However,
Argentina produces many more varietals than just
Malbec, and good quality wine is produced in many
more provinces than Mendoza. A complete history
of the wine industry can be found at HERE.
Montepio offers a range of distinctive Argentine
wines that remains in the global mainstream. The
duo of Daniel Gonzalez and Sergio Yanardi source
outstanding lots from independent growers from far
and wide (Mendoza and beyond).
Click Here to learn more about the grape Torrontes.
The Wine: The high, wind-swept vineyards in La
Rioja are perfectly suited to Argentina's signature
white varietal. The resulting wine is a ripe, refined
and distinctive version, offering aromas of exotic
tropical fruit, distinctive floral notes, and intense
fruit and crisp acidity on the palate.
Tropical aromas of lychee and melon are bright but
a little oily. The palate is round and honest in feel
and acidity, with pineapple, lemon, tangerine and
lychee flavors. Sweet and spunky on the finish. 86
Points, Wine Enthusiast
Try these wines with the following
suggestions.
Ginger Glazed Mahi Mahi
Carmelized-Onion Pork
Here we are, at the start of the football season
(finally!) and the beginning of the Fourth Quarter,
2011. It's definitely an exciting time of the year, with
the kids back to work, like the rest of us. Yes, the
leisure of Summer is now replaced with a renewed
spirit of work... Summers external warmth replaced
with an internal glow via spiced candles, raging
fireplaces, and hearty meals. Time to nest, but
certainly not time to rest. This month, we put some
weight back in the glass to stand up to those cold
nights and hot meals. Enjoy!
Montepio Torrontes, 2010, La Rioja,
Argentina
Argentina is world famous for its Malbec. However,
Argentina produces many more varietals than just
Malbec, and good quality wine is produced in many
more provinces than Mendoza. A complete history
of the wine industry can be found at HERE.
Montepio offers a range of distinctive Argentine
wines that remains in the global mainstream. The
duo of Daniel Gonzalez and Sergio Yanardi source
outstanding lots from independent growers from far
and wide (Mendoza and beyond).
Click Here to learn more about the grape Torrontes.
The Wine: The high, wind-swept vineyards in La
Rioja are perfectly suited to Argentina's signature
white varietal. The resulting wine is a ripe, refined
and distinctive version, offering aromas of exotic
tropical fruit, distinctive floral notes, and intense
fruit and crisp acidity on the palate.
Tropical aromas of lychee and melon are bright but
a little oily. The palate is round and honest in feel
and acidity, with pineapple, lemon, tangerine and
lychee flavors. Sweet and spunky on the finish. 86
Points, Wine Enthusiast
Try these wines with the following
suggestions.
Ginger Glazed Mahi Mahi
Carmelized-Onion Pork
Chateau Semonlon, 2009, Haut-
Medoc, Bordeaux, France
Robert Parker has spoken! When it comes to
red Bordeaux, he is quite simply the world’s
most influential wine critic. Back in early 2010,
Mr. Parker gave his opinion on the 2009
vintage, and said that “it may turn out to be
the finest vintage I have tasted in 32 years of
covering Bordeaux.” Read this entire article
HERE.
The Wine: Situated a mere ten minutes west of
Margaux, the village of Avensan is home to
Chateau Semonlon, a perpetual source of
character-driven wines not dissimilar to those
of its more famous neighbors to the east. This
classically styled, equal-parts blend of Cabernet
Sauvignon and Merlot is brimming with the
generous terroir which has earned the southern
Haut-Médoc its reputation for elegance and
graceful charm. Ripe cranberry and currant flow
together seamlessly with a subtle leathery
perfume, bitter chocolate, and a dusty herbal
tinge which aptly reaffirms the wine's
traditional profile.
Pretty Left Bank wine featuring aromas of plum,
cassis, leather, fresh herbs and raspberry. Dry
and fruity with spice tones on the mid-palate.
Tannins emerge towards the finish to bring this
wine into perfect alignment. Medium-full
bodied with a long, elegant finish. Enjoy with
rich autumnal stews and other hearty meals.
Try these wines with the following
suggestions.
Lamb with Blackberry Sauce
Herb Rubbed Sirloin Tip Roast
Cheers!!
Dan & Colleen
Medoc, Bordeaux, France
Robert Parker has spoken! When it comes to
red Bordeaux, he is quite simply the world’s
most influential wine critic. Back in early 2010,
Mr. Parker gave his opinion on the 2009
vintage, and said that “it may turn out to be
the finest vintage I have tasted in 32 years of
covering Bordeaux.” Read this entire article
HERE.
The Wine: Situated a mere ten minutes west of
Margaux, the village of Avensan is home to
Chateau Semonlon, a perpetual source of
character-driven wines not dissimilar to those
of its more famous neighbors to the east. This
classically styled, equal-parts blend of Cabernet
Sauvignon and Merlot is brimming with the
generous terroir which has earned the southern
Haut-Médoc its reputation for elegance and
graceful charm. Ripe cranberry and currant flow
together seamlessly with a subtle leathery
perfume, bitter chocolate, and a dusty herbal
tinge which aptly reaffirms the wine's
traditional profile.
Pretty Left Bank wine featuring aromas of plum,
cassis, leather, fresh herbs and raspberry. Dry
and fruity with spice tones on the mid-palate.
Tannins emerge towards the finish to bring this
wine into perfect alignment. Medium-full
bodied with a long, elegant finish. Enjoy with
rich autumnal stews and other hearty meals.
Try these wines with the following
suggestions.
Lamb with Blackberry Sauce
Herb Rubbed Sirloin Tip Roast
Cheers!!
Dan & Colleen