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G Spot White Wine Brings Humour & Excellent Wine To Finding Vino Toastmasters

G Spot 2013 White Wine Field BlendWine buyers will immediately notice that, unlike other wine bottles, Dirty Pure bottles do not have capsules. Capsules only serve a decorative purpose and, on occasion, can lead to mold forming on the cork if the wine is stored improperly (e.g. 99% of the time). Additionally, the production of metal and plastic capsules is a messy and environmentally unfriendly business. Foregoing capsules is just one of our e orts toward sustainability best-practices.

Name of Winery – Dirty Pure Wine by Nine North Wine Company
Name of Wine – G-Spot 2013 White Wine Field Blend
Region produced in – Vineyards in Lodi

While the Lodi appellation is most often associated with Zinfandel and other red grape varieties, a few early pioneers successfully experimented with white grape varieties which continue to produce excellent fruit. Lodi is a diverse wine region formed thousands of years ago through geological events and alluvial waters. Two major rivers originating in the Sierra Nevada mountain range feed the Lodi appellation; the Mokelumne and Cosumnes. ese rivers have brought soils rich in granitic-based minerals that lend complex avors to the wines.

Types of grapes in wine – 98% Viognier and 2% Chardonnay from vineyards in Lodi comprise our 2013 edition.
Characteristics of wine –

The 2013 G Spot features spicy, mineral scented aromas of orange blossom, jasmine and pear followed by layers of mouth lling grapefruit, lime and honeydew melon avors. Juicy acidity provides a perfect balance with a clean, satisfying.

Look – Pale gold
Smell – Aromatic orange, citrus, jasmine
Taste –  Citrus, grapefruit, lime
Finish – Short finish
Food Pairing – Chocolate, melons and cheese

Rimbaldi Montepulciano In A Class Of It’s Own At Finding Vino Toastmasters

Rimbaldi Montepulciano D’Abruzzo

Rimbaldi Montepulciano D’Abruzzo

Name of winery: Rimbaldi

Name of wine: Montepulciano

Region produced in: D’Abruzzo, east, central Italy, stretching between the shores of the Adriatic coast, around Pesaro through a large mountainous region.

Type of grape: Single type of red grape, Montepulciano, DOC, which means ‘Denominazione di Origine Controllata’. This is equivalent to the French AOC level and imposes restrictions on the use of grape varieties, permitted yields, and alcohol levels, ageing specifications and processing techniques.

Characteristics of wine: While Montepulciano D’Abruzzo is often consumed young; the wine does have some aging potential.

Look: Deeply colored red

Smell: Aromatic, with earthy notes

Taste: Black berries, a little spicy, tannic, low acidity

Food pairing: The Abruzzo region is known for pork and lamb dishes. Hot and spicy peppers are used heavily in the local cuisine. Pasta in red sauce is popular everywhere. They all pair well with this soft wine.

Kim Crawford Unoaked Chardonnay Presented At Finding Vino

Name of Winery –Kim Crawford
Name of Wine –Unoaked Chardonnay
Region produced in –Marlborough New Zealand
Types of grapes in wine –Chardonnay
Characteristics of wine –Full bodied, fruit-driven, uncluttered
Look –pale straw
Smell –tropical fruit, butterscotch
Taste – stone fruit, citrus, butterscotch
Finish
Food Pairing – Seafood, white meat, cheeses

Graham’s Six Grapes Reserve Ruby Port

101_six_grapes[1]Name of Winery – Graham’s
Name of Wine – Six Grapes Reserve Ruby Port
Over the last two decades Six Grapes has won 7 Gold Medals and 2 trophies at the most prestigious international tasting competitions
Region produced in –Douro Valley Region (Northern part of Portugal)
Types of grapes in wine –variety of red grapes from several different vintages
Characteristics of wine – sweet, full bodied fortified blended wine.
Look –dark red color
Smell –has depth with aromas of ripe plums, cherries, spice and dark chocolate
Taste – complex with a good structure
Finish –long lingering finish with underlying notes of anise, pepper and spice.

Food Pairing – Six Grapes is perfect on its own or as an accompaniment to desserts – chocolate cake, rich cheese or dark chocolate (60 – 70%) also Dark chocolate laced with spicy chilies.

Nutty Solera Medium Oloroso Sherry Takes The Cake

NNutty Soleraame of Winery:                          Gonzalez Byass

Name of Wine:                              Nutty Solera Medium Oloroso Sherry

Region Produced in:                     Jerez Spain

Types of Grapes in Wine:            White grapes:  Predominately Palomino, with Pedro Ximenez and Muscatel used for sweetening

Characteristics of Wine:              medium sweet, full bodied fortified blended wine

Look:                                                Amber, light mahogany colored

Smell:                                               nut, raisin, spice, toffee, coffee, orange zest

Taste:                                               medium sweet, full bodied, rich with raisin, clove, walnut, orange zest and earthy flavours

Finish:                                              long, lingering, warming due to 20% alcohol content

Food Pairing:                                  nuts, dried fruits, cheese, Christmas fruit cake, sweet desserts