Tuesday, September 18, 2007

September Monthly Tasting

The Wine List
Proudly presents the wines of
 
Columbia Valley, Washington State
With special guest:  Alvin Feldman, Vintner Select
 
Wednesday, September 26
 
7:00pm at The Wine List
 
Reservations Required
 
$18.00 person
 
Apex II Chardonnay  Columbia Valley 2005     $14.99
Ripe apple, vanilla spice, butterscotch and balanced oak
 
Helix Aspersa White  Columbia Valley 2006     $19.99
Pineapple, granny smith rind and lush mineral spice
 
Long Shadows ‘Poets Leap’ Riesling  Columbia Valley 2005 $22.99   
Complex, a hint of petrol, spring flowers, honey and green apple
 
Apex II Syrah  Columbia Valley 2002    $14.99
Blueberries, blackberries, pepper and earth notes, velvety and lush
 
Apex II Cabernet Sauvignon  Columbia Valley 2004    $14.99
Bold blackberry, blueberry and cherry in this supple yet rich blend
 
Helix Pomatia Blend  Columbia Valley 2003      $19.99
Black cherry, raspberry and lots of spices: mint, cedar and coffee
 
Helix Merlot  Columbia Valley 2004     $24.99
“Spiraling about a core of dried plum, dark cherry, and raspberry,
is a dust devil of sweet vanilla, dark chocolate, java and a dusting of Northwest cedar spice”
Wine Spectator, 90 points
 
Reininger Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley ’02     $32.99
“Cassis, dark plum, and well done steak, this earthy cab
satisfies both the fruit lover and the carnivore”
Wine and Spirits Magazine, 91 points
Wine Advocate, 90 points
 

 
 
For more information on the above wines, please visit the following web site:
 
www.vintnerselect.com

Wednesday, September 5, 2007

Kinkead Ridge Wines are Here!

The Wine List

presents

Kinkead Ridge

Join us Friday, September 7th from 4:00pm – 7:30pm
or
Saturday, September 8th from 10:00am – 6:00pm

Be one of the first people to taste the newly released 2005 vintage of Cabernet and Cabernet Franc from one of Ohio’s finest wineries.


2005 Cabernet Franc
The 2004 won a DOUBLE GOLD Medal, November 2006 American Wine Society International Commercial Competition, Baltimore Maryland. The 2004 was rated 91 by Andrew Jones, International Wine Reviewer.
Hand-harvested on October 12th, this complex wine's fragrant aromas of black cherry and violet precede a rich finish with chocolate and raspberry overtones. Small-lot fermentations with hand punch-downs and classic small scale winemaking techniques were used to create this wine. Enjoy with beef, turkey, pork and salmon. Aged in premium French and American oak. $17.95.



2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
The 2004 won a Gold Medal at the Finger Lakes wine competition. Only 141 Gold Medals were awarded to 2126 entries. Only 15 Cabernet Sauvignon's won a Gold Medal. Kinkead Ridge won the only gold medal for a vinifera wine from Ohio.
Hand-harvested on October 26th, this dark ruby, well structured complex wine displays classic cabernet aromas of cassis, plum and black cherry. Aged in premium French and American oak. Small-lot fermentations with hand punch-downs and classic small scale winemaking techniques were used to create this wine. Enjoy with beef, lamb, or wild game. $17.95.

OTHER KINKEAD RIDGE WINES AVAILABLE AT The Wine List

2006 Revelation

Hand-harvested on September 22, this winegrowers' blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, and small quantities of Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Melon, is crisp, refreshing and aromatic. The wine has aromas of melon, grapefruit and gooseberry with a mineral finish. This zesty wine stylistically reflects a French more than a California character. A classic accompaniment to shellfish, mildly acidic cheeses and full-flavored cuisine. Serve chilled. $12.95.

2006 Viognier/Roussanne

The Viognier was hand-harvested on October 6 and the Roussanne on October 9. This complex and enticing wine has the kiwi and guava aromas of Roussanne merging with the orange blossom and golden raisin aromas of Viognier. An excellent, dry wine with fish, shellfish and poultry, or serve as you would an aperitif. Serve chilled. $14.95.

Although Kinkead Ridge feels this is a gold medal, or double gold medal wine, it is selling so quickly, they will not be entering it into a competition.


2006 Riesling

Hand-harvested on September 27th, apple, rose petal and honeysuckle notes precede a flinty finish. This racy wine's floral front palate and sweetness balance its crisp acidity. The grapes were cold-fermented to preserve aromatic components. Serve chilled with cold meats, fresh salads, light cheeses, poultry, veal and Asian cuisine.
Residual sugar 1.2%. 100% Riesling. $11.95.