March's Wines-of-the-Month
Yalumba Viognier 'Eden Valley' 2008
Our White Wine selection for March
Wine Spectator 'Top 100' - 2009
92 Points
The 2008 vintage has created a delicate and aromatic Viognier wine. The colour is pale gold with green highlights, with a nose of pure aromas displaying apricot nectar, lifted honeysuckle and orange oil perfume. The palate is long, rich and luscious, with intense stone fruit - particularly white peach and apricot flavours, finishing with an aromatic citrus freshness. This wine will continue to grow and develop in the bottle, firstly showing enhanced apricots and spice, then after a couple years, honey flavours and toast.
Production Area: Eden Valley, Australia
Grape Varietal: Viognier
Color: Clear, pale gold with hint of green
Bouquet: Apricot Nectar, Honeysuckle,
Orange Oil
Taste: Intense Stone Fruit, Citrus
Alcohol: 14.5%
Food Pairing: Spicy Thai or Vietnamese
Cheese Pairing: Aged cow or goat's milk
cheese
Price: $18.99
Puerto Infinito Malbec - 2008
Our Red Wine Selection for March
This Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina is aged four months in American oak barrels, is a wonderful example of wine produced through a combination of patience and passion. The ripe fruit in its bouquet evokes homemade plum, peach and strawberry jam. Its soft, fruity tannins quickly envelop the palate, making this wine the perfrect pairing for a wide range of dishes. particularly pasta and meat
Production Area: Mendoza, Argentina
Grape Varietal: Malbec
Color: Ruby Red
Bouquet: Plum, Peach, Strawberry
Taste: Red Fruit, Soft Tannins
Alcohol: 13.5%
Food Pairing: Pasta, Grilled White
Meat, Red Meat
Cheese Pairing: Manchego
Price: $13.99