Spanish Wine/Super Bowl Beer Tasting-Vineyard-Feb. 5-6

Event: If you like dry reds Vineyard Wine Market was the place to be. With the Super Bowl on Sunday trying some new wines might be the thing. Even The Today Show on Friday said its now cool to drink wine instead of beer during the Super Bowl. But if not then there was a selection of craft brews to sample as well.
The was a nice crowd both days but those on Saturday got a special treat of freshly grilled steak and andouille sausage from New York Butcher Shoppe prepared in the parking lot.

Where: Vineyard Wine Market (map), 4414 Evans to Lock Road, Evans, GA. (706) 922-9463

When: Friday, Feb. 5th, 2010, 4:30-6:30pm, Saturday, Feb. 6th, 1-6pm
Cost: Price determined by the selection choices.

Here are the wines presented:

Cristalino Brut Spanish Cava
What: Crisp and toasty nose, this wine shows beautiful citrus and green apple fruit with a supple, yet lively mouth feel of very fine bubbles and a very clean finish. The ultimate celebration wine, it is excellent on its own or with a wide array of foods including fried foods, seafood, Asian dishes, caviar and sushi.–From their Website
From: Alt Penedés, Spain
Winery: Cristalino

No Time Viura & Chardonnay
What: The fruit for this wine is harvested at night to deliver the grapes to the winery at cool temperatures. Both varietals are macerated with skins for 3-4 hours looking for greater aromatic complexity. Varieties are fermented separately in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. After fermentation, the wines are aged on their lees in tank for a few weeks, prior to being blended and bottled.–From their Website
From: Navarra, Spain
Winery: No Time
Grapes: 80% Viura and 20% Chardonnay
Tilenus Envejecido en Roble
What: Intense deep red color with purple nuances. On the nose we find mature fruit with nuances of toasted fine oak, providing a potpourri of delicate aromas. Its aging in oak brings full complexity. Balsamic in the mouth and reflecting the sweetness of tannin and glycerine that gives a peachy feeling a really long finish. –From their WebSite
From: Bierzo, Spain
Winery: Tilenus

Finca La Estacada White
What: Assemblage of Chardonnay and Sauvignon blanc. Mellow and elegant. The Chardonnay and Sauvignon blanc are both foreign grapes of French origin. The first typical Burgundy and Bordeaux and the second of the Loire Valley. The Chardonnay is the white variety most widely used and popular worldwide. Leads to balanced wines and fresh bouquet of ripe fruit, with exotic floral touches. Raya sweet (honey) but not quite as well with just proportion of acidity. Finally, the wild white flowers brings sauvignon. Wine straw yellow. Fresh, clean intense aroma with notes of tropical fruit sweetness joined by a wine that lends further weight mouth feel, complexity and structure. Magnifica acidity that your spine is accompanied by some fat texture. Wine structured, balanced and harmonious.–From their Website
From: Spain
Winery: Finca La Estacada

Viñansar Dry Red Wine
What: Viñansar is a beautiful purplish ruby in color. It is a perfect young combination of the elegance and freshness of the Tempranillo grapes and the character of the Cabernet Sauvignon. In the nose, it is easy to recognize ripe raspberries, currants and some earthiness typical of this region. In the mouth it is fresh and well structured, with nice tannins and a medium lasting finish. An incredible value for a successful blend that will pair perfectly with Mediterranean dishes; it is perfect for “tapas”. Stainless steel fermentation. 3 Months American oak. Alc. 13% by Vol.–From their Importer’s Website

From: Spain
Winery: Finca La Estacada
Grapes: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon & 50% Tempranillo
Mustiguillo Mestizaje Red Blend
From: Spain
Winery: Bodega Mustiguillo

Neo Sentido Ribera Del Duero
What: 10 months in one or two-year-old casks made from 50% American oak and 50% French oak.
From: Ribera Del Duero, Spain
Winery: Bodegas Conde

La Orbe Cosecha Rioja
What: Exuberant aromas of blackcurrant and blackberry jam reminiscent of liquorice in nose and mouth, with bottom mineral and balsamic notes. This opulent wine has a long finish after leaving a silky taste on the palate. Decanting recommended.–From their Website
From: Rioja, Spain
Winery: Martinez Laorden

Victorias “Elias Mora” Toro
From: Spain
Winery: Bodegas Dos Victorias

Los800 Priorat
From: Priorat, Spain
Winery: Los800
Grapes: 50% Grenache, 30% Carignan, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Syrah

Here are the beers to be presented:

Smuttynose Old Brown Dog Ale
What: Old Brown Dog has been cited as a classic example of the “American Brown Ale” style of beer. Compared to a typical English Brown Ale, Old Brown Dog is fuller-bodied and more strongly hopped.–From their Website
From: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Winery: Smuttynose Nose

Smuttynose IPA
What: You could say, then, that Smuttynose IPA is a physical salute to the glory of the American hop grower. The citrusy hop flavor coming from a mixture of Simcoe and Santiams is pleasantly balanced by a smooth bitterness from the Amarillo hops. The beer itself is light bodied and crisp with a golden color that will throw a slight haze, as we bottle it unfiltered. At 65 IBU’s, this is definitely not a training-wheels IPA, but is meant for hop lovers looking to satisfy their craving in a way that’s not easy to find. We think they’ll be quite pleased. Our IPA is dry-hopped and unfiltered. The lees (sediment) that form on the bottom of the bottle are a natural part of this fine ale.–From their Website
From: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Winery: Smuttynose Brewing

Victory Yakima Twilight
What: The tenacious grip of big, juicy hop aroma and character slides smoothly into rich, dark malts. This heavyweight battle between fresh, Yakima Valley hops and dark, roasted malts is resolved harmoniously as the flavors merge to deliver complex satisfaction with a warming edge. Enjoy the ‘twilight’ for the bright and brassy hops!–From their Website
From: Downingtown, Pennsylvania
Brewery: Victory Brewing

Victory Old Horizontal
What: A luxurious, warming barleywine rich with aromatic hops and dark, candied fruit character that hides its epic strength masterfully. Alcohol by Volume: 10.5% AVAILABLE: December through January–From their Website
From: Downingtown, Pennsylvania
Brewery: Victory Brewing

Victory Hop Wallop
What: We celebrate the pioneering spirit of old Horace ‘Hop’ Wallop and those who dare mighty adventurous things in this vivid, robust ale. As our annual homage to the hop harvest, expect loads of aromatic splendor and bitter beauty. COMPOSITION: Malts: Imported German malts. Hops: American whole flowers. Alcohol by volume: 8.5%.–From their Website
From: Downingtown, Pennsylvania
Brewery: Victory Brewing

Victory Moonglow Weizenbock
What: This dark amber wheat beer features fruity and spicy aromas galore. Significant strength underlies the pleasant citric appeal of this bock beer. Redolent with the flavors of harvest fruit, Moonglow typifies the traditional weizenbock-style so thoroughly enjoyed throughout Bavaria. Left unfiltered, its unique yeast strain gives Moonglow a radiance all its own.–From their Website
From: Downingtown, Pennsylvania
Brewery: Victory Brewing