Tedeschi 2014 Soave DOC, Italia

Tedeschi 2014 Soave DOC, Italia

This wine is produced with grapes originating from the vineyards located in the hills of the Soave area, in the commune of Monteforte d’Alpone, near Verona.  The name of the city of Soave, and thus the wine, derives from “Svevi” or “Suavi”, after the population that attempted to conquer Italy in the year 568.  

This wine is 100% Garganega.  The wine is a lovely straw yellow and has a bouquet of ripe apple, lemon and hints of chamomile and almond.  A great pairing to a variety of classic Italian dishes, but the ripe fruit quality should pair particularly well with the vegetable, fish and cheese dishes.  Serve at 10-12 degrees.

TonyK

Guicciardini Strozzi Cusona Brut nv Spumante di Vernaccia di San Gimingnano, Italia

The Strozzi family are the 15th generation of descendants of Lisa Gherardini del Giocondo, otherwise known as La Gioconda, painted by Leonardo da Vinci and also count themselves as ancestors of Sir Winston Churchill.

The Cusona estate spreads over 530 hectares and is situated amongst the green Tuscan hills, close to the medieval town of San Gimignano (known as the medieval Manhattan).  It's here, back in 994, that the earliest wines were produced.

The Vernaccia grapes used in the production of this wine were harvested early to capture the vibrant acidity necessary to produce a well-made sparkling wine.  The bubbles are produced using the Charmat method and the wine is allowed to develop in contact with the yeast lees for several months.  

This wine is delicately fruity with hints of pear, apple and citrus fruits, complimented by brioche notes.  An excellent aperitif, that pairs well with an assortment of canapés.

Niepoort 2009 Tiara Douro DOC, Portugal

Very complex, intense citric and green apple notes. With a wet stone mineral character, even though coming from a warm year, shows only freshness in the aroma. The palate is vibrant and intense with fresh fruit flavors and exceptional lightness. Dryer than previous versions, Tiara 2009 is marked by its mineral character.

October 2015 paired with Greek Salad

Callegaro Francesca 2013 Antichi Reassi Pinello Colli Euganei DOC, Italy

From a very small producer in Italy's Colli Euganei, this delightful wine is perfect for summer sipping. Made from the rare, indigenous Pinello grape, the Antichi Reassi is  full of apple, pear and white peach flavours. The gentle sparkling quality of this just  off-dry wine makes it a refreshing choice as an apertif or with lighter fare.

October 2015 Welcome Wine

La Escapada nv Demi Sec Cava, Spain

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La Escapada nv Demi Sec Cava, Spain

 A blend of Macabeo and Parellada, this Cava was aged for a total of 12 months in bottle, 9 months of which was on its lees. This wine is bright, pale straw yellow colour and has a steady rising stream of fine bubbles. Pronounced ripe and aromatic nose with hints of honey, citrus, apple and brioche. In the mouth it shows good structure and excellent balance between ripe fruit and acidity.  The touch of sweetness makes it the perfect accompaniment to generously spiced cuisine.  

Luis Fillipe Edwards Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc ($17.99)

Intensely fragrant with quince, lychee, and lemon zest on the nose, paired with apple, and pink grapefruit in the mouth.

Pelee Island Winery - “Secco” $16

Light and frothy with flavours of green apple and pear. Ideal as an aperitif or with a delicate fish such as sole.

Montresor Pinot Grigio $19.99

This dry white wine has a straw yellow color. Its clean,  intense aroma and bone-dry taste (with an appealing flavor of Golden Delicious apples)  makes montresor Pinot Grigio a wine of great personality and versatility.

Banfi Pricipessa Gavia Gavi (24.99) ltaly

100% Cortese Grape from the classic Gavi region of Novi Ligure. Intense crisp apple and pineapple with a fresh acidity, well balanced with a delicate dry finish.