Wine Party – New Arrivals
Saturday, March 27, 2010
4 to 6 pm
$5.00 per person
Home of: ExecutiveGiftService.com
611 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite #1, Palm Springs, 92264
760-327-7701, 800-925-0030
We are taking delivery on some very interesting wines and are using this Saturday’s event as an opportunity to sample a few of them. As usual, we focus on the value aspect of each purchase as it relates to quality and price; something we all should be doing in these economic times. Not only do these wines taste good, the packaging is excellent; clean and sophisticated, just like us.
2007 Napa Station Sauvignon Blanc, Napa
List price 15.00; our price 9.99
This is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc (90%) and Semillon (10%) from Napa Valley’s Los Carneros and the Oak Knoll District. The wine was fermented exclusively in stainless steel tanks, aged on the lees without stirring. Absent of malolactic fermentation, the blend is clean and vibrant. The addition of Semillon lends the wine added complexity for notes ranging from bright citrus to ripe pear and melon. We negotiated a great price on this wine and the Chardonnay.
2008 Lyeth Estate Chardonnay, “L de Lyeth”, Sonoma County
List price 12.00; our price 9.99
The nice thing about vineyards in Sonoma County is the warm afternoons and cool evenings; a climate perfect for Chardonnay grapes. Here, floral and fruit aromas lead to bright, fruit forward flavors of pear and melon with a hint of Granny Smith apple. This is a crisp, bright wine with good texture, a balanced acid and creamy traces of vanilla leading to a buttery smooth finish. It goes well with Dungeness crab, linguine with scallops, or roasted chicken. Wine Spectator gave it a rating of 87 points: “there’s delicate aromas of lime, flint and flowers in this medium- to full-bodied white, with green apple, pear and lime”.
2007 Napa Station Chardonnay, Napa
List price 16.50; our price 11.95
Sourced from four exceptional vineyards in the cool southern region of Napa Valley, this Chardonnay was aged on the lees in stainless steel tanks (68%) and small French oak barrels (32%). It underwent partial malolactic fermentation to add richness without overpowering the fruit. The wine exhibits aromas of ripe peach, pear and citrus, with crisp green apple and hints of tropical fruit on the palate. The finish is long and clean with fresh acidity.
2006 Lyeth Estate Zinfandel, “L de Lyeth”, Sonoma County
List price 12.00; our price 9.99
Cooler night temperatures of Sonoma County preserve Zinfandel’s juicy acidity and allow for the grape tannins to mature nicely. The result is aromatic fruit with flavors of plum and cherry. In addition to its fruitiness, there are hints of cracked pepper and a definite herbaceousness. Fine soft ripe tannins add to a velvety rich and broad mouth feel. Food Pairing: mushroom and parmesan risotto, homemade macaroni and cheese, or with a roast beef or smoked turkey sandwich, or just about anything else, actually.
2006 Lyeth Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, “L de Lyeth”, Sonoma County
List price 12.00; our price 9.99
This wine exhibits hints of black plums, blackberries and espresso, highlighted with wisps of cedar and truffle. Its dark fruit, with layers of wild berry, black currant and mocha fill the palate. This is a nice, medium-bodied wine with polished, ripe tannins that showcase the smooth fruity finish. You can pair it with grilled meats, leg of lamb and hard cheeses such as Parmigiano and Romano.
2007 HammerSky Vineyards Red Wine ,“Open Invitation”, Paso Robles
List price 30.00; our price 25.00
This is an elegant blend of fruit grown entirely on the 50-acre HammerSky Vineyards located in the west hills of the Paso Robles appellation. The property features a restored 4-bedroom farmhouse with a gourmet kitchen that would be a blast to rent out for a couple of mid-week days (at about 300.00 per night) or a 3-night minimum stay over the weekend (much higher). This blend of Zinfandel (90%) and Merlot (10%) has a robust deep garnet color with violet accents. The nose is amazing and complex with accents of fresh ripe plum and boysenberry mingling playfully with minerals and spice. The mouthfeel is impressive; well concentrated flavors of black cherry and plum are framed with well-integrated and balanced tannins. The finish lasts forever. The blend is aged in 25% new French oak barrels and balanced with 75% neutral French oak. It is aged 14 months and bottled young to maintain its youthful character. It is perfect for beef dishes or robust game.
