Local Event
Cost: free
Earthy Wines for Earth Day,
and Marsala, Plus Seven Hills Pasta
Sat. April 21, 4-7pm
20% off wines and foods
Wines
Food
Cognettes Muscadet Melon de Bourgogne, Crisp White Sevre et Maine Loire, Fr, Y, Lean and minerally with citrus notes and the sea, nice heft with a crisp finish
Smoked Bluefish Pate on ToastsFrom Boston, a well-made fish pate, great with crackers or on toast.
Uriondo Xakolina, Ondarrabi Zuri, Mune Mahatsa, Txori Mahatsa, Crisp White, Basque country, Spain, Y, Complex minerality with lovely freshness. "Fresh green apples and citric notes. The flavors on the palate are refreshing and almost salty." This light and crisp wine is bottled with residual carbon to give it its signature natural spritz.
Idiazabel
Raw sheep’s milk from the Basque area of Spain. Smoky, rich and nutty with a slight sheepy flavor.
Pigoudet "Premiere",Grenache, Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah, Rose, Aix, Provence, France, 2017, Y, Expressive, floral, fruity and fresh: white peach, leechy and citrus ; Good balance between acidity and fruity aromas: citrus, peach, hints of melon and white fruits.
Casarecce Pasta with Pesto
Made by Guilio and Carol, owners of Seven Hills Pasta out of Melrose. Enjoy! Contains nuts
Montinore Estate, Pinot Noir, Smooth Red, Willamette, OR, Y, Nice spicy earthy fruity fragrances, which continue in the mouth with integrated tannins; pretty
Montamoré This Wisconsin cow’s milk cheese was inspired by Parm; however, it has a brighter, cleaner, less salty taste.
Gracciano Vino Nobile Riserva, Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile), Merlot, Smooth Red, Tuscany, Italy, Y, This wine has deep red and black berry flavors with hints of blueberries and violets and a touch of vanilla. The finish is long and the berry flavors carry over to the aftertaste. Better than others at about half the price.
Rigatoni Pasta Bolognese
Also made by Guilio and Carol, this is a classic Italian meat-lovers favorite.
Mas de Gourgonnier Grenache, Syrah, Cabernet-Sauvignon, Cinsault, Carignan, Mourvèdre, Smooth Red, Provence, Fr, Y, Earthy red fruit with spicy notes and hints of plum, both bouquet and flavors with a hint of barnyard, fresh and easy drinking with silky tannins
Okina Sheep Espelette Biscuit
A wonderful combination of sheep’s milk, butter, and Espelette in a cracker.
Florio Dry Marsala, Catarratto, Inzolia, and Grillo, Aperitif, Marsala, Sicily, Italy, Bouquet: Hints of raisins and vanilla. Taste: Dry, full, harmonic and fervent.
Pecorino Toscano
Semi-hard cheese produced in Tuscany. Nutty and flavorful with overtones of wild herbs.
Florio Sweet Marsala, Catarratto, Inzolia, and Grillo, Dessert, Marsala, Sicily, Italy, Bouquet: Hints of dates and apricots. Taste: Sweet, full, warm and harmonic with an elegant dried fruit finish
Tiramisu
Chocolate and coffee are united in this creamy Italian dessert treat.
Hosted by
See other listings from this host