Now We KNOW ‘Tis the Season: Two Tastings This Thursday!
There’s nothing like the approach of the Holidays! And there’s nothing like TWO tastings on the Hill in one night.
Poco Wine Room is hosting one great event— the “Holi-gay Bubbles and Red Wine” Tasting is Thursday, December 11, from 6 to 9pm. Here are the details:
Come join us as we ring in the holiday season with the Holi-Gay Bubbles and Red Wine Tasting, Thursday December 11 6pm-9pm!! Cost is $10, and you get to taste ten great-tasting bubbles and red wines from around the world, specially selected for the event by Peter with help from Kurt Schlatter of A & B Imports. This event should be great fun with Peter and Kurt pouring.
As always, your tasting fee will be applied to the first bottle you purchase. This is a super chance to have some fun and get the wines you want for the holidays at good savings.
If you just haven’t had enough, head down to Vino Verite’s regular Thursday free tasting with Dris of Nardone Wine Imports, an Italian importer with impeccable taste. Here’s the line up and description of the wines:
“There really is no importer like Nardone Wines, and furthermore, there’s no host like Dris to tell you about what is selected for this Thursday’s tasting. We’ll be bold here: if you have plans, change them. If friends are in town, bring them in – don’t miss these wines! It’s a classic lineup from Italy, with something for everyone; and, as always, we are thinking of your budget while also helping you impress yourself, your love, your guests. Meraviglioso!
Terra Serena Prosecco, Extra Dry $12
What evening of Italian wines starts without a Prosecco? And this beautiful choice, from Terra Serena, will allure and thrill anyone. Both citrus and stone fruit greet the nose, and the body is crisp, perfect, and fruity, with a nice, curt finish emblematic of all dry, carefully crafted sparkling wines.
Cantina Montello Trebbiano D’Abruzzo Belcanto $7
Trebbiano is a wonderful varietal well known in Italy and prized by experienced Italian wine drinkers – here’s your chance to see why it is so cherished, sometimes even “hidden” from the common view and taste. It’s lively and bright, along with a great texture and finish.
Negro Nebbiolo D’Alba 2004 $21
A stunning wine at a great price. In short, the Negro Nebbiolo is why we love Italian wine – lively but balanced fruit with a perfectly dry finish. Want more detail? Roses, strawberries, and raspberry notes lead to warm fruit delivered with elegant, light tannins.
Regina Chianti 2005 $15
Ah, there’s nothing like a good Chianti – fresh, a little rustic, cherry and earthy flavors play out to a nice finish. Good along, good with pizza, good with stew – also good when shared with your sweetie on a cold, dark night, as we are prone to have until well past December.
Villa Giradri Ripasso Classico 2006 $23
“Ripasso” refers to a process where the same grapes used for Amarone are allowed to have a second chance to make wine. The result is in some ways the same – with raisin, cherry, some say a touch of cedar and the finish of chocolate or smooth coffee. Don’t forget that most Amarone wines top $100 a bottle, so to get near such delightful and complex expression is a real treat.
Casetta Moscato D’Asti $18
And lastly, what evening of Italian wines would be complete without a Moscato D’Asti? This sweet and crisp wine delivers fruit and silky texture. The perfect way to end any party, sending the guests home warm and happy.
Some Holiday Shopping Reminders: for the rest of the year, we’re offering a 10% discount for 6 bottle purchases, and 15% for whole cases (mixed cases are fine!)”
Well, Amen to that.
Cheers.
