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Fun South African White Wine Hoity-Toity Rules The Meeting At Finding Vino Toastmasters

Blog, Wine August 7, 2015 Leave a comment

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Meeting Date: August 4, 2015

Name of White Wine selected:        Hoity-Toity

Region wine is produce:                  Western Cape, South Africa

Types of grapes in wine:                  Chenin Blank and Viognier

Characteristics of wine

The wine opens up to delicate aromas of peach skin fuzz, fresh pineapples, gingersnap and layers of white peach. The mouth is characterized by its fresh, full and creamy texture. The barrel-matured Viognier (Vee-on-yay) weight compliments the ripe tropical fruits, leading to a long, savory aftertaste.

Look:  Golden

Smell:  peach skin fuzz, fresh pineapples, gingersnap and layers of white peach.

Taste :   ripe tropical fruits, leading to a long, savory aftertaste.

Finish – Long

Food Pairing: Indian food

White Wine Master: Ilan Zvickler

Foodie: Bal Bajwa

South African Red Wine Graceland Cabernet Sauvignon Graces Finding Vino Club Meeting

Blog, Red Wine, Wine July 21, 2015 Leave a comment
grace-cabsauv[1]Date of Meeting – July 7, 2015
Name of Red Wine selected – Graceland Cabernet Sauvignon
Region wine is produced –  South Africa, Stellenbosch region

Types of grapes in wine – Cabernet Sauvignon with some Merlot grapes

Characteristics of wine

Look – deep cherry red color, burgundy, full bodied,

Smell – Blackberry, ripe plum, tobacco, vanilla

Taste – Ripe black fruits, soft velvety texture, savory spices

Finish – Lingering after-taste, complex flavors, long finish

Food Pairing – Beef roast, beef steak, venison stew, lamb chops, with balsamic reduction, lentil soup, hearty bean dishes, sharp cheeses, almonds, walnuts, dark chocolate, dark fruit cake.
Red Wine Master: Erica Johanson
Foodie: None

French Chardonnay Louis Latour Featured White Wine At Finding Vino On July 7, 2015

Blog, White Wine, Wine July 21, 2015 Leave a comment
ardeche-chardonnay-bouteille-fiche[1]Date of Meeting – July 7, 2015
Name of White Wine selected – Ardeche Chardonnay 2013 Louis Latour
Region wine is produced – Ardeche-Coteaux, France

Types of grapes in wine – Chardonnay

Characteristics of wine

Look – Clear to light yellow, like “hay” light bodied,

Smell – Green apples, melon, tropical fruits,

Taste – Apple, melon, peach

Finish – medium and satisfying, lasting freshness

Food Pairing – Chardonnay easily pairs with just about anything. Steak, fish, chicken, pasta, cheeses and soft fruits.  At the meeting we paired it with Triscuits with Goat cheese, pesto, roasted red pepper and soft fruits.
Comments from club members – Goat cheese cracker was something not tried before.  They enjoyed the soft fruit taste with the wine, it seemed to make the wine sparkle.