Notes From the Cellar…….

Join us Fri & Sat June 6-7 as we taste some perfectly seasonal selections from across the globe.  As the weather transitions into summer, we are finding ideal wines for pairing with fresh seafood, grilling and BBQ, or sipping on the patio with friends and family.

’13 Artazuri Rosado, Navarra, Spain – This rosé is made from young and old vine Garnacha, ranging from 5 to 90 years at elevation on the lower slopes of the Pyrenees.  The nose displays aromas of red currants, raspberries, and strawberries with a hint of flowers and almond.  The crisp, dry finish lingers with flavors of red berry.  This wine is a good match with an array of foods ranging from oysters to BBQ. $11.99

’11 Greenlip Sauvignon blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand – New Zealand has become synonymous with bright, grapefruit, gooseberry, and citrus flavored Sauvignon Blanc, sometimes overwhelmingly acidic.  The Greenlip, named for a local species of mussel, displays bright flavors of passion fruit, grapefruit, and lime, but with a substantial, fruity palate and balanced, pleasantly textured finish. This is a great wine with all shellfish, cooked or raw.  $18

’11 Dolcetto d’Alba, Marcarini ‘Fontanazza,’ Piedmont, Italy – From a renowned producer of Barolo, Manuel Marchetti also focuses on top notch Dolcetto from ideal sites in Alba.  This wine is not oak aged displaying pure and clean floral and red fruit aromas with a lively palate, medium-full body, and crisp finish.  Pair with grilled meats  or fish.  $18.99

Cheers!