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December Pairings of the Month
Sat. Nov 24, 4-7pm, Wines and Food 20% off
Wines
Food
Mondeco Dao Branco, Encruzado, Gouveio, Crisp White , Attractive and fresh. Aromatic intensity with white and tropical fruit and mineral components. Well balanced, fresh, dry and persistent. The intensity of its flavor dominated by lemons and fresh fruit.
Dilly Beans
Mild and exceptionally crisp. From the Yakima Valley of Washington State.
Shannon Ridge, Sauvignon Blanc, Crisp White, Y, "Apple blossom, grapefruit, mango, lemon grass, racy acidity, tropical fullness and a polished, complex finish" Nice balance and a fine value
Goat Cheese Grape Pistachio Truffles
Blend toasted pistachios with goat cheese and cover the green grape. A simple appetizer for Thanksgiving.
Domaine Céline & Frédéric Gueguen, Chardonnay, Rich White, Côtes Salines, Y, A pure wine, with scents of white flowers, almonds and toast, with great minerality in the mouth with flavors of honey
El Romeral
A Manchego with dried Spanish rosemary surrounding the rind imparting a unique fresh flavor. Fun to try this cheese with two styles of wine – a Rich White (Chardonnay) and a Bold Red (Monastrell – below).
Librandi Ciro Rosso, Gaglioppo, Fresh Red, Y, Red fruit, smoky, gamey, cheese and gravel bouquet; lovely, fruit, earth, easy and yet good persistence
Monroe
From Wisconsin a mild washed-rind cheese with notes of hazelnuts.
Pierre-Tailleurs de Vins Pinot Noir, Smooth Red, Carcassonne, Fr, Y, Clear and crisp "bouquet" of red fruit and notes of violet notes; nice acidity, balance and length with smooth tannins
Eggplant Spread
From the Gracious Gourmet of Connecticut. Roasted eggplant and lots of flavor.
Casa Castillo, Jumilla, Monastrell, Bold Red, Y, Juicy, primary, incredibly fresh and with a vertical palate, longer than wider
El Romeral
Fun to try this cheese with two styles of wine – a Rich White (Chardonnay) and this Bold Red.
Quinta Santa Eufemia LBV 375mL, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Touriga Franca, Dessert, Aromas of red currants, plums and spice. It displays some minerality on the full-bodied and rich palate with firm tannins and a long finish.
Linzer Heart Cookies
From Bisousweet of Shirley, MA. A tender butter cookie base combines with an almond meringue hand-piped border and a seedless jam filling.
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