Yacht Club Estates Civic Association

 

                                    Fall 2008 Wine Social - October 10, 2008

                                                    Celebrating Oktoberfest

 

                                                            TASTING MENU

Wine Selection Type Country Description Price
Baglio de Pianetto Ficiligno - Blend 2006 White Sicily A blend of 50% Viognier and 50% Inzolia grape.  Pretty floral notes with suggestions of peaches, melon and zesty lemon peel.  Robert Parker's Wine Advocates gives this wine a score of 88 points and calls it one of the World's Greatest Wine Values under $25. $16.99
Tiefenbrunner Pinot Grigio 2006 White Italy, Della Venezie 100% Pinot Grigio - dry and full-bodied - with a zesty acidity and harmonious finish.  Wine Spectator says 90 points and a Top Value Italian White. $13.99
Schmitt Sohne Piesporter Michelsberg Riesling Auslese 2006 White Dessert Germany Produced from late harvested, hand selected very ripe grapes.  Intense flavor and a naturally sweet finish.  Grown near the village of Piesport in the Mosel region.  A great after dinner dessert wine. $13.99
DiZeno Spatburgunder Blanc de Noir 2005 Blush Germany, Rheinhessen Region Made entirely from the Pinot Noir grape.  The phrase Blanc de Noir means white wines from red grapes.  Aromas of peach and pineapple come from this blush-colored German wine. $10.99
Peter Brum Vino Noire 2005 Red Germany, Rheinhessen Region The major grape in this wine is the Dornfelder.  It is the #1 selling quality red wine in Germany.  Dornfelder is a hybrid grape, showing a nice dark, rich color.  Smooth harmonious fruity aromas.  Light in body with a well-rounded finish.  $10.99
The Black Chook Shiraz/Viognier 2006 Red Australia Dark ruby-colored.  Smoky plum and enticing blueberry flavors.  Smooth, ripe and a long finish.  90 points from Robert Parker claiming this to be an excellent value. $17.99
Trivento Cabernet Sauvignon Select 2006 Red Argentina, Mendoza Region This "Three Winds" red is deep rusty in color.  Aromas of ripe, black fruit and red berries, like plums and raspberries.  Barrel-aging adds tobacco and chocolate notes.  Tasty with lamb and barbecued meats. $10.99
Klinker Brick Zinfandel (Old Wine Zin) 2005 Red California, Lodi A surprise hit wine from Lodi.  At 15.5% alcohol, it packs a juicy wallop.  Savory aromas with rustic sweet and sour cherry, smoke and cracked pepper flavors.  Ready to drink now.  Wine Spectator says 85 points ... a very good wine. $16.99