A Bottle of Red, A Bottle of White…
Thursday, February 2, 2012 14:37More Additions to the Anthology Wine Menu
by: Casey Pukl
You know you’re in for a good day when Warren announces that there are new wines that absolutely have to be featured on the blog. It’s a good day to be blogging for Anthology!
As I mentioned in last week’s post, we were expecting a few additions to our wine list. They’re finally here, and there’s something for everyone. From deep, rich, ruby reds to crisp, light, and refreshing whites, there’s no shortage of options.
On the red side, we have two fantastic additions:
Pinot Noir, Samsara, Santa Rita Hills, 2010
The first thing you’ll notice about this one is its exquisite ruby red color. I’m tempted to take a glass straight to Benjamin Moore and turn it into the perfect color for my bedroom walls. But unfortunately, paint doesn’t have the subtle nose of jasmine and and stone fruit. This wine has a very velvety and soft texture, with notes of raspberry, black tea, orange zest, and cardamom.
Bordeaux Style Blend, Conn Creek, “Anthology”, Napa Valley, 2006
Though I wish this wine was specially made for us, unfortunately the name is just a coincidence. This red blend is a combination of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot. There are notes of cherry and cassis fruit flavors with accents of cedar and vanilla spice. The finish on this one is endless, and it’s one your sure to wish would never end.
On the white side, here are two more great additions:
Chardonnay, Lioco, Sonoma County, 2010
This Chardonnay has a little bit of a snap to it. Lioco ages their wines in steel barrels instead of oak casks, so the flavor profile is a little different than your typical Chardonnay, but it’s still delicious. The nose is rich in vanilla, caramel, and light pepper. The texture of this wine is silky and supple. There are notes of apple and caramel, but there’s also a bit of tartness that keeps it balanced.
Sauvignon Blanc, Ferrari-Carano, Fumé Blanc, Sonoma County, 2010
What’s interesting about this Sauvignon Blanc is that is utilizes both stainless steel and oak barrels. When the grapes are harvested, they all spend 48 hours inside of the stainless steel tanks, and then half of the batch is aged in oak barrels for one month. Following that, the two batches are blended to create this signature bottle. The floral bouquet is supported with hints of fresh grass and light spice. On the palate, notes of grapefruit, lychee, and melon are all detected. There is also a great acidity to this wine. The finish is crisp, light, yet lingering.
Be sure to check out our upcoming calendar to see when you’d like to come in and enjoy our fine wines, and always lovely and incredibly talented acts!