week of January 6, 2012

Layer Cake Malbec (Argentina) - “Pure, rich and very elegant; a powerhouse of lush black fruit, silky cocoa, black spice and cream, wrapped around blackberry, cherry and ripe plum.  Layered and complex with a nose to linger over, a finish that never ends.  Sweet anise, hints of tobacco, black chocolate, more cherries and exotic spices, layers of jam.  This wine will stand and perform anytime you think of a Cabernet and want something just a little more exotic.  Born at the base of the Andes and fed by the purest spring waters…” (website)

Blasted Church Hatfield’s Fuse (Canada) - “Palate: Medium bodied with fresh citrus notes accompanied by lychee and peach.  Food Pairings: Veggie samosas, chicken with piri piri sauce, halibut with mango mustard, ham and pineapple pizza, blue cheese and aged gouda.”  (tasting notes)

Nonino Il Moscato Grappa (Italy) – “Grappa is the most ancient and traditional distillate of Northern Italy, obtained by distilling the solid parts of grape pomace. Monovitigno means one varietal. This grappa is therefore obtained from 100% Moscato grapes, carefully selected, harvested, fermented and distilled.   Appearance: Crystal clear.  Aroma: Elegant and aromatic with the perfume of roses , thyme and vanilla.  Taste: Elegant and soft.  Serving Suggestions: Cream cakes , ice-cream and Sachertorte.”  (tasting notes)

360 Double Chocolate Vodka - “Think of everything you love about chocolate. Then double it. Rich. Smooth. Silky. The flavor of temptation from 360 – the world’s first eco-friendly vodka. Made from quadruple-distilled, five-times filtered vodka for the freshest flavor. This is chocolate to the intense degree. Think a vodka can be too chocolatey? You’re kidding, right?”  (website tasting notes)

 

Johnnie Walker Black Label 12 yr blended scotch whisky
Dos Lunas Reposado tequila
Flor de Cana Black Label 5 yo rum
TGIFriday’s frozen orange dream
Wyndham Estate Bin 555 sparkling shiraz (Australia)
Martini & Rossi Rose sparkling wine
Little Black Dress Chardonnay (USA)
Moselland Art Vitis Riesling (Germany)
Fat Bastard Chardonnay (France)
Trapiche Oak Cask Malbec (Argentina)