Wine Tasting Memorial Day Weekend Studio Tour ’10
We are just back from Italy, jet-lagged and jet-weary; flying is trying. By all accounts last weekend was a big crazy crowd. Not sure exactly what wines were poured in our absence, but rumors are that a good time was had by a large and boisterous crowd, about what we expected with Judy pouring…! Pictures!
This weekend is Artists’ Studio tour, and we are showing an array of really interesting photos by Kim Gardner; try to get here early, as many are already sold from last weekend’s preview.
In honor of our recent return from Italy, this week’s wines are Italian:
Avanti Pinot Grigio 08 Italy $9
Inviting aromas of pineapple, fresh lime, and crisp mineral notes that linger softly in the mouth.
Martorana Nero d’Avola 08 (Sicily) $12
Easy drinking red wine with crowd-pleasing notes of ripe plums, blueberry, almond, and sweet rhubarb
Bibbiani Treggiaia 07 (Italy) $10
A great value blend of sangio & cab, the ultimate pizza wine, serious but friendly!
Perazzeta Rita ‘06 Sangiovese Italy $26
From the southern fringe of Montalcino (Montalcino? Doh,, we coulda gone there!) comes this stunningly powerful, lush Sangiovese; aged in French oak barrels, and pushing the boundaries of the varietal; named after winemaker’s wife AND mother, he said of his wine: “I had no choice but to name it Rita!”
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Glad to have you back. Glad you had a great time. We will surely make it by for a few minutes at least on Saturday.