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

Blog, Red Wine, Wine February 19, 2016 Leave a comment

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.

Vinosobres By Famille Perrin A Red Wine The French Can Really Be Proud Of

Red Wine, Wine October 8, 2015 Leave a comment

We really like the terroir of Vinsobres, a beautiful village located 40 kilometres north of Châteauneuf du Pape at an altitude of 300 metres, primarily on terraces. Vinsbores is particularly suitable for Syrah, giving it that great finesse we tend to loose further south.

Name of Winery – Famille Perrin – Les Crus

The “Famille Perrin” way makes each wine unique: using organic and biodynamic approaches, mastering the art of blending and bringing out the freshness of the Southern aromas.

Name of Wine – Famille Perrin Vinsobres ‘Les Cornuds’ 2011

The 2011 vintage is a vintage of contrasts. That is to say an unusually hot, dry spring followed by a wet and rainy beginning of July and then an Indian summer lasting until the end of October. Carefully sorting and destemming the harvest allowed for a great vintage, particularly for the late harvest varieties

Region produced in – Rhone Valley, France

The most northern vineyard of the southern Rhône. The Perrin family owns around 60 hectares in one single plot in Vinsobres. The average altitude is 300 metres on hills and terraces.

Types of grapes in wine – 50% Grenache and 50% Syrah

A blend of 50% Grenache and 50% Syrah with 35% aged in French oak and has a spicy peppery nose and lots of black fruit flavours. While it may be enjoyed now it will improved over the next two years and will keep for five. The impressive, deep, rich Vinsobres Les Cornuds comes from high elevation (400 feet) vineyards. Cellar through to 2022 – perfect for the Wine Collector!

Characteristics of wine –

Several important critics have rated this Vinsobres wine highly: Wine Spectator gave the 2010 vintage a score of 91. This wine has received more awards than any other wine from the region: the Dallas Wine Competition awarded the 2011 vintage Silver and the 2010 vintage Silver.

Look – Juicy, dark pleasure in a glass! This is an even blend of grenache and syrah grapes. This wine opens up with decanting and you will open up with this wine.

Smell – Full-bodied with black fruit, anise, pepper and smoke aromas.

Taste – Terrific concentration, depth and balance from one of the most respected producers in the Rhone.

Finish – Extra Dry

Food Pairing – Pairs well with steaks, beef stew, chicken and aged cheeses.

Tuscan Red Win Rosso Di Montalcino Take Finding Vino Toastmaster On An Italian Retreat

Red Wine, Wine August 9, 2015 Leave a comment

Date of Meeting: August 4, 2015

Name of Red Wine: Red wine called Rosso di Montalcino from the Castiglion Del Bosco winery

Region wine is produced: Tuscan region in the Tuscan hills outside of Florence, Italy

Types of grapes in wine: Sangiovese Grapes

Characteristics of wine

Luscious wine, well-balanced and firmly structured with a delicate bouquet.

Look: Deep ruby red hue

Smell: Scents of cloves, cherries, red plum, strawberry, fig, floral, cinnamon, leather and tobacco

Taste: Fresh fruity flavour of strawberry with a little spiciness, sour red cherries with tea leaf notes

Finish: Long-lingering finish

Food Pairing: Imagine a warm summer evening under the Tuscany stars, a small patio restaurant, red and white checked tablecloth, a glass of ruby, red wine and you’re served with cherry red tomatoes, a delicious cheese and spinach ravioli with Risotto Balls and Antipasto Salad

Red Wine Master: Monica Neville

Foodie: Riz Aseem

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

Blog, Red Wine, Wine July 21, 2015 Leave a comment

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