Friday Wine Tasting 12.14.17

LIOCO RUSSIAN RIVER CHARDONNAY
Ideal vintage conditions and the use of dry farming practices have resulted in grapes with supreme flavor concentration. Undeniably opulent and complex, this Chardonnay offers notes of Meyer lemon, honeycomb and fennel. These rich flavors are balanced by a clean minerality and vibrant acidity leaving this wine fresh and easy to drink.

AMPELEIA CABERNET FRANC
You might not think of Italy when presented with a Cabernet Franc, but this is a wine that will change your mind. From Tuscany’s Maremma coast, this is classic Cabernet Franc at its best. A balance of dark fruit and brambly earth, this wine offers rich flavors of cherry, blackberry, espresso and forest floor bolstered by dusty tannins and finishing with a lingering smokey spice.

LA CROIX PEYRASSOL COTES DE PROVENCE ROUGE
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah, this wine has a bold nose aromas of lavender, licorice and blackberry. The palate is lush, but fresh with additional notes of juicy black fruits accented with flavors of tobacco, dried herbs and a spicy vanilla finish.

HARDIN CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with a bit of Cabernet Franc added in for freshness this is a voluminous and rich wine. Dusty notes of cassis and black cherry abound with dried sage developing midpalate. A lively texture and thick, but soft tannins ensure this is bold wine remains restrained and approachable.