NWW II

As part of our wine service we try to have a very ecclectic range of bottles to choose from. Be it Kabinett Riesling, Gruner Veltliner, Malbec, or Carmenere, there are small wineries producing jewels for everyone to try. Our job is to alert you to some of these.

This weeks "New Wine Wednesday" is composed of 3 very different wines.

First off is the 2006 Hoffmann-Simon Piesporter Goldtropfchen Riesling Kabinett. This crisp, fruity white has a nice bright acidity which doesn't allow the sweetness to really overwhelm you. Floral notes on the nose really let this "Therry Theise" selection stands out. Pair this with tangy seafood or pork dishes.




Next up we flip the world over and travel to the Mendoza Valley of Argentina. The Benegas family is the first family of Argentinian wine. Owning the oldest vineyards and wineries in the country, along with the consultation of Michel Rolland, have helped them make some of the finest wines in South America. There, at Bodegas Benegas, they make this rich, thick, and smoky Malbec under their "Juan Benegas" label. The 2005 Malbec is a fabulous fruit bomb, though after the fruit passes you by, the tannin and minerality finish you up and leave you wanting another sip. Born to be consumed with you New York Strip, try this with your Steak, Antelope, or Quail.

Finally, we are washed up onto the shores of California. As we wind down the roadways of Napa Valley there are quite a few wineries that are considered in a class of their own, Viader is one of them. At Viader, Delia Viader has been crafting some of the finest Cabernet Sauvignon based wines of the past decade. In 2003 she began bottling single varietals and labeling them "DARE". This wine is a new offering for us, and we are quite excited to have the 2005 DARE Cabernet Sauvignon. Fruit for the wine is grown on Howell Mountain and the Lewelling Vineyards of St. Helena.

The winemake states; "The DARE Cabernet Sauvignon emits concentrated aromas of ripe black cherry, dark currant, cassis, tobacco and cedar notes with faint hints of caramel. On the mid-palate, the vibrant tannins and well-integrated oak flavors give the impression that the wine is lightly dancing over one’s taste buds. Firm tannins grace the finish. "


Until next week, this sips to you.


www.skurnikwines.com/
www.bodegabenegas.com/
www.viader.com/