Friday 7/19/13 My Debut Wine Tasting at Blue Bell Country Club
Friday 7/19/13
Tonight I was invited to host the
Lobby Tasting that is held monthly at
Blue Bell Country Club.
Thanks Jason!
Jason is the Assistant General Manager
that made this event happen for me!
Beat the Heat…..Take a Wine Vacation (thanks Jim Orr for helping with the Theme!)
The line up was AWESOME!!
This should be the summer wine list
for every where!! Not Kidding.
Ready for tasters to come taste my wine
Cocktail napkins…..
Domaine La Courtade L’Alycastre Rose 2012, Provence, France
Blend of equal parts Mourvedre, Grenache and Tibouren
Aromas of tomato leaf, peach and rose petal.
Juicy strawberry and tart rhubarb flavors, light to medium body.
Stone minerals and orange zest on the finish. Snappy and bright.
Argiolas Rosato 2012, Sardegna, Italy 50% Cannonau, 25% Monica, 20% Carignano, and 5% Bovale
Hand harvested in the early morning. Fermented & aged in stainless steel.
Brief skin contact of less than 24 hours imparts fresh fruit flavor
and lively aromas.
Fazi Battaglia Titulus Verdicchio 2012, Marche, Italy 100% Verdicchio, harvested by hand
Fermented in Stainless steel tanks and cement vats.
Intense bouquet of peaches, apples, roses and freshly baked bread.
Hint of bitter almond on the finish-typical of the Verdicchio grape.
Mercouri Estates Foloi White 2012, Peloponnese, Greece 90% red Roditis grapes from high elevation vineyards and 10% Viognier grape
Some grassy notes, crisp, sunny and invigorating demeanor.
Fresh orchard fruit, citrus and a clean, crisp finish.
Weingut Heinrich Red 2011, Neusiedlersee, Austria 60% Zweigelt, 30% Blaufränk isc h, 10% St.Laurent
Fermented in stainless steel, aged 12 month in French and Slovenian Oak barrels
Cherry nose and hints of floral and spice characters.
Black and red cherry notes on the palate.
Refreshing acidity and well managed, round tannins.
Agrina Doo Portuguiser 2012, Fruska Gora, Serbia 100% Portuguiser
(common variety known as Blauer Portugieser in Germany and Austria)
Aromas of black currants and black berries with undertones of forest berries.
Flavors of strawberries, plums, and tart cherries.
The wine is smooth with moderate acidity, and soft tannins.
Jason talking with friend Mary
Me with Mark the Cheese Monger from Keswick Creamery
friends Marguerite & Mary
the sign of a Successful Wine Tasting
after the tasting we went back to
friend Mary’s house for dinner.
Mary’s dog LUCKY – on the move…..Thanks for dinner Mary (& EVERYTHING!)!!
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No matter what you do,
they will always be your friend.
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