Friday, August 20, 2010

A Selection of By the Glass Wines

Happy Friday all.  Today I wanted to keep it simple and pick some wines that are very accessable and ones that are currently by the glass where I am located.  I did not pick any of these wines for the menu though, so I would like to point that out.  Hopefully you all get sparked to go out and find your favorite.

-Benvolio Pinot Grigio Friuli Venezia Giulia 2008
Great value Northern Italian Pinot Grigio.  Pale straw color with concentration aromas of ripe round citrus and hints of apples.  Medium bodied with a moderate finish, a nice lingering hint of minerality and lemon oil.
http://www.bevmo.com/Shop/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=26327

-Ortman Family Vineyards Edna Valley Chardonnay 2007
A great style of chard, one that goes buttery and creamy, but not full blown, preserving some freshness at the same time.  The round fruits are balanced by a bit of lemon curd and creme brulee.  The oak is balanced and it finishes fairly full.
http://www.ortmanwines.com/assets/client/File/Trade/OFV-Fact_Sheet-07_chardonnay.pdf

-Ruffino Chianti Superiore 2008
One of the biggest producer in all of Tuscany, this is definitely an easy find and for an inexspensive pricetag.  The fruit is mainly Sangiovese and you get a lot of the tart cherry and plum fruits, to me a bit darker than a basic Chianti, and the wine was actually better than I anticipated.  Great with pizza and red sauces.
http://www.ultimatewineshop.com/r/products/ruffino-chianti-superiore-2008?utm_source=Google;utm_medium=Feed

-Martin Ray 3 Counties Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino counties.  Full bodied with big dry tannins.  The fruit is very dark and the oak is a bit smoky.  I like the wine, but I don't love it, but I think it works with the classic fatty steak to soften up the palate.  I think it will be better in a couple years.
http://www.securewineshop.com/martinray/customer/product.php?productid=89&cat=1&page=1

Salute!

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