Here are the wines for the upcoming Barnett Family Wine Tasting Dinner on April 15th.
Chardonnay, Savoy Vineyard, Anderson Valley 2006
Pinot Noir, Tina Marie, Russian River Valley 2006
Merlot, Spring Mountain,Napa 2005
Cabernet Sauvignon, Spring Mountain, Napa 2005
Cabernet Sauvignon, ‘Cyrus-Ryan Vineyard’, Napa 2005
To make a reservation, please call 203.454.0840.
I will keep you updated as to the menu when we decide what to serve!
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Monday, March 10, 2008
Fairview Pinotage 2006
After raving about the 2003 Fairview Primo, I got a sample bottle of their current entry level Pinotage to try.
At first, this Pinotage had a big charcoal taste I typically associate with SA reds. But it burned off a bit to bring raspberry on the nose, with a big asphalt backbone and dark berry fruit on the finish. Medium tannins, but a little too acidic.
It has a mouthfeel of a wine that would stain your teeth!
I would drink it if served to me, however, I am not buying for the restaurant or myself.
At first, this Pinotage had a big charcoal taste I typically associate with SA reds. But it burned off a bit to bring raspberry on the nose, with a big asphalt backbone and dark berry fruit on the finish. Medium tannins, but a little too acidic.
It has a mouthfeel of a wine that would stain your teeth!
I would drink it if served to me, however, I am not buying for the restaurant or myself.
Fountainhead Selections Wine Tasting Dinner
Unfortunately we have to cancel this dinner due to lack of interest and several cancelled reservations.
We are rescheduling for sometime in May.
Sorry!
We are rescheduling for sometime in May.
Sorry!
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Barnett Family Wine Tasting - April 15th
We tasted a few wines from the Barnett Family because the distributor asked us to host a wine tasting dinner. We have always liked their wines, but they tend to run a little pricey, so we do not carry that much at the restaurant. My notes below do not describe the wines, nor list them, but are verbatim my tasting notes to give you an idea of how we start with ideas for our wine tasting dinners.
savoy vineyard chard - dry, a little oak - eggplant napoleon?
pinot - scallop, risotto, parsley coulis - bacon?
merlot - tough - pork tenderloin? duck breast with creamed spinach w/ bacon risotto fritter
cab - pot roast - asian style short rib
estate cab - cherry chewy - sweet fusalage - Pepe like
So there you go! An insight into our minds for our tastings!
I will post the list of wines plus the pairings once they are finalized.
savoy vineyard chard - dry, a little oak - eggplant napoleon?
pinot - scallop, risotto, parsley coulis - bacon?
merlot - tough - pork tenderloin? duck breast with creamed spinach w/ bacon risotto fritter
cab - pot roast - asian style short rib
estate cab - cherry chewy - sweet fusalage - Pepe like
So there you go! An insight into our minds for our tastings!
I will post the list of wines plus the pairings once they are finalized.
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