Did you know that 2 of the 3 grapes (Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir) that are used in Champagne production are actually red grapes? Nearly all red grapes used in winemaking have clear pulp but in fact derive their color from their skins. In red wine production, the grapes are crushed and left on the skins during fermentation to extract color and tannin. Tannins are a natural preservative that allow a wine to age and wine with tannin tends to really pair well with cheeses and red meats. Wines that typically have a lot of tannins include (more…)
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Thursday, April 30th, 2009Kickoff Event Tasting Notes (20090218 @ Wine Steals Point Loma)
Saturday, February 21st, 2009 |
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SOKOL BLOSSER EVOLUTION
Winemaker: Susan Sokol Blosser
This wine has a floral aroma of jasmine and orange blossoms along with tropical fruit.
FERRARI FUME BLANC
Winemaker: Sarah Quider
Aromas of grapefruit and citrus with flavors of mango and guava.
CHATEAU ST. JEAN “Robert Young” CHARDONNAY
Winemaker: Margo Van Staaveren
A wine with aromas of citrus, honeysuckle and smoke. Along with flavors of pear, honey and nutmeg.
SOKOL BLOSSER MEDITRINA
Winemaker: Susan Sokol Blosser
Core of rich raspberry from the Syrah, spice from the Zinfandel and each tones from the Pinot Noir.
ROBERT MONDAVI “Carneros” PINOT NOIR
Winemaker: Genevieve Janssens
Explosive nose of blackberry, bing cherry and black pepper. Supple tannins support ripe red cherry fruit.
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