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Saturday, January 23, 2010

Two hot new wines....

Last time importer, Dan Kravitz, was in town we tasted well over 60 wines and there were two new wines that stood out for all of our wine buyers......


Alfredo Roca - Argentina
2007 Dedicación Personal Bonarda....$16.99
"The Roca family has been producing wine in Mendoza for 4 generations, and currently farms nearly 260 acres in San Rafael, the southernmost province of Mendoza. At altitudes of 2,300 to 2,600 feet above sea level, Roca's vineyards produce distinct, cool-climate wines of singular quality.

Tasting Notes: Deep, ruby red color with inky, black tones. Ripe raspberry/cherry aromas on the nose, with spicy vanilla notes. Smooth and polished on the palate, with a supple texture, bright red fruit flavors, and a lingering finish.
Serve With: Excellent with richly sauced dishes such as veal or pork scallopini in marsala sauce or wild mushroom ragout served over creamy polenta." -- Importer




2005 Bordeaux -- from that amazing vintage of Bordeaux!!!
Château des Tourtes
2005 l'Attribut des Tourtes....$24.99
"Owned by Philippe Raguenot, father of Emmanuelle Miller and Marie-Pierre Lallez (who, along with their husbands, Darren and Eric, own Château Haut Beyzac in the Haut Médoc), Château des Tourtes is a substantial property situated in the Premières Côtes de Blaye district of Bordeaux.

Tasting Notes: This elegant red offers intense aromas of ripe red berries, with light toasty, vanilla notes. It is smooth and well-structured on the palate, with supple tannins and a long, lingering finish.
Serve With: Perfect with rich cheeses, game birds, or prime cuts of red meat." -- importer



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