In Shop Tasting-Ninth Street-Monday, Mar. 1

Posted by Bottle Report on Mar 1st, 2010 in Event Coverage, Featured Articles | 0 comments

More than 30 tasters dropped by for the Ninth Street Wine Market tasting

Event: More than 30 tasters raised a glass to celebrate Ray G’s birthday Monday night at the Drop-in tasting at Ninth Street Wine Market. It was a nice way to celebrate his “29th” birthday with 12 wines being presented by National Distributing and Atlanta Wholesale Wines. As usual Donna had a nice selection of appetizers and hors d’oeuvres.
Where: Ninth Street Wine Market
12 Ninth Street, Augusta, GA 30901
When: Monday, March 1, 2010, 5:30-7:30 pm
Cost: $10 per person

Here are the wines to be presented:
Savida White Sangria 2008
What: A blend of California Sauvignon Blanc with all natural juice from tangerines, peaches, lemons and limes.–From their Website
This was served iced down with some fresh citrus fruit added. A very sweet but surprisingly refreshing
From: California
Winery: Savida
Cost: $9.99
Year: 2008
Presented by National Distributing

Petalo Vino Dell’Amore Moscato
What: Color: Brilliant gold with a fine, persistent perlage
Aroma: Pronounced scent of roses, with hints of apricot and peach
Taste: Pleasantly sweet, characteristic of the Moscato grape, with ripe flavors of apple and peach–From the Palm Bay Imports Website
From: Italy
Winery: Bottega
Cost: $14.99
Grapes: 100% Moscato Giallo
Presented by National Distributing

Umberto Fiore Moscat d’Asti 2009
From: Italy
Winery: Umberto Fiore
Cost: $14.99
Year: 2009
Presented by National Distributing

Pro+mis+Q+ous
What: “pro+mis+q+ous–[Referring to many partners.] The act of blending mutliple, mutually attractive grape varieties in an assortment of unorthodox combinations. Implies a wanton disregard for convention. May result in an intense sensory experience. Practice safe sipping.” –Their front label.
“Aromas: Ripe red and dark berry fruit, slight black pepper/white pepper, creme de cassis. Flavors: 90% of what we taste is what we smell. And that’s a fact.”–From their tasting sheet
Several tasters commented that this was a nice red blend for general use.
From: California
Winery: Pro+mis+Q+ous
Cost: $11.99
Grapes: Zinfandel, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, and mixed red varietals.Goes with: Meat, grilled, roasted, pan-seared. Game that you’ve hunted yourself. Burgers. Pizza, Wild Salmon. Pasta with a lot of mushrooms or sausages. When you’re in a red wine mood and and want to drink a red wine that’s not so ridiculously serious.
Comments: Presented by National Distributing

Kenwood Pinot Noir
What: Fresh fruit aromas of cherries and red currants followed by subtle aromas of nutmeg and forest floor; excellent acid balance with smooth and supple tannins.
From: Kenwood, California
Winery: Kenwood
Cost: $13.99
Comments: Presented by National Distributing

Montes Classic Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
What: This wine is 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot, both sourced from the well known Colchagua Valley. The wine has been aged for six months in new and used French oak. Deep ruby red color, very appealing,The nose is packed with layers of caramel, cinnamon, candy and hints of mint, with a prevalence of fruit over oak. A spicy, full-flavored wine, with good body, fruit and firm friendly tannins. Full body in mid palate and pleasant finish. Well recommend for pairing it with a piece of soft red meats, some pastas or as wine by the glass.
Can be cellared for up to 5 years.
From: Colchagua Valley, Chile
Winery: Montes
Cost: $9.99
Year: 2008
Comments: Presented by National Distributing

Roodeberg White 2008
What: Winemaking: This blend consists of 45% Chardonnay, 40% Chenin Blanc and 15% “winemakers secret”. Grapes were crushed and then fermented separately with selected yeast strains. 75% of the Chardonnay and 65% of the Chenin Blanc was matured on oak for 3 months.
Wine Description: This full-bodied white wine has an abundance of tropical, peach, litchi, rose petals and lemon flavours. The oak is well integrated with toast, almond and butter notes. The wine is soft and smooth with a clean finish and lingering aftertaste. –From their website
From: South Africa
Winery: {WEB 1 Roodeberg
Cost: $14.99
Year: 2008
Comments: Presented by National Distributing

Roodeberg Red 2007
What: Winemaking: Specially selected grapes were harvested at optimal ripeness and fermented dry on the skins. The wine was allowed to undergo malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks before 90 % of the wine was matured in 300 litre, second fill and third fill French oak barrels for 14 – 16 months. The other 10 % was matured in new 300 litre French oak barrels. It was then blended and bottled.
Wine Description: This all-occasion, easy-drinking, medium-bodied red wine has summer berry aromas, complemented by smoky and spicy oak flavours. –From their Website
Winery: KWV Roodeberg
Cost: $13.99
Year: 2007
Comments: Presented by Atlanta Wholesale

KWV Shiraz 2007
From: Western Cape, South Africa
Winery: KWV
Cost: $10.99
Year: 2007
Presented by Atlanta Wholesale

Campo Viejo Reseve Tempranillo 2005
What: “Dividing our vineyards into plots gives me the chance to select the grape assigned to this Reserva depending on the potential that it shows over successive stages. The result is a round, well-balanced and tasty wine.”
–Elena Adell
Campo Viejo Winemaker
Winemaking and Ageing: Working from the selected vineyards and after careful elaboration at a controlled temperature this wine stands for 18 months in oak barrels and 18 months in the bottle to complete the ageing.–From their Website
From: Rioja, Spain
Winery: Campo Viejo
Cost: $12.99
Size: 2005
Year: 2005
Grapes: Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuelo
Presented by Atlanta Wholesale

Campo Viejo Crianza 2006
What: “We designed the winery ageing room in dark colours with indirect light, prioritising a dark, restful atmosphere. I wanted to imprint this character on Campo Viejo Crianza and elaborate a wine which can be defined in two words: velvety and elegant.”
–Elena Adell
Campo Viejo Winemaker
Winemaking and Ageing: After careful elaboration, the wine remains in oak barrels for 12 months to finish the ageing in the bottle.–From their Website
From: Rioja, Spain
Winery: Campo Viejo
Cost: $10.99
Year: 2006
Grapes: Tempranillo, Garnacha and Mazuelo
Presented by Atlanta Wholesale

Camp Viejo Grand Reserva 2002
What: “With Campo Viejo Gran Reserva every year I try to elaborate a great Rioja wine with character and persistance. With select grapes and a long ageing process. This Gran Reserva is a classic for me.”
–Elena Adell
Campo Viejo Winemaker
Winemaking and Ageing:
After a careful winemaking process, this wine remains in oak barrels for 2 years to finish its ageing in the bottle for at least 3 years.–From their Website
From: Rioja, Spain
Winery: Campo Viejo
Cost: $19.99
Year: 2002
Grapes: Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuelo
Presented by Atlanta Wholesale