Spanish & Portuguese Wine Tasting June 2nd
Ultra Rare Varietals And Fresh Blends From Revolutionary Producers, Los Arraez & Dirk Niepoort!
Spanish & Portuguese Wine Tasting
Thursday, June 2nd 4-6pm
*Our original wine bar location- 103 Northside Square*
$35 Per Person (Includes Personal Charcuterie Pairing)
Or
$20 Per Person (Wine Tasting Only)
Reservations Requested. Call 256-964-7980
Presented by special guest, Allaina of International Imports
The Line-Up
2020 Bodega Arraz, Los Arraez Verdil, Valencia, Spain $21.99
Grapes of the native variety Verdil, from our vineyards over 30 years old. The type of soil is calcareous and poor in organic matter.
The Arráez Verdil belongs to the collection of Signature Wines designed by our young oenologist Toni Arráez. A unique, exclusive wine made with an old variety from Terres Dels Alforins. Did you know…? The Samaruc, is a small endemic fish, an autochthonous species of the Albufera Natural Park in critical danger of extinction, like our beloved Verdil. This project is our commitment to the recovery of native varieties.
2019 Dirk Niepoort Twisted Branco, Portugal $17.99
The Twisted Branco 2019 is a great example of the Niepoort style: austere and deeply mineral. This is a fresh white wine with herbaceous and citrusy notes on the nose as well as a youthful character which nevertheless promises great ageing potential. Overall, a wine of great finesse and elegance,...
2020 Dirk Niepoort "Drink Me", Portugal $17.99
Nat Cool is naturally “cool and funky”. It represents an innovative concept initiated by Niepoort, in which various producers came together to create light and easy-to-drink wines. In the Bairrada region we have produced the DrinkMe, the first Nat Cool, where we try to showcase a different and elegant side of the Baga grape variety. An incredibly light and accessible wine which just begs to be enjoyed. Welcome to the Nat Cool world!
2019 Dirk Niepoort Twisted Tinto, Portugal $17.99
Twisted Douro is a pleasant, easy drinking red wine, but with complexity, mineral notes and great depth, found in the classic Douro wines.
The color is very vibrant, with medium intensity. Its aromatic profile is beautifully expressive, offering fresh and floral notes, dominated by the typical balsamic notes of the Douro. On the palate, the wine is elegant, light and subtle, without any heaviness, its character distinctly mineral. With its great balance and elegance, this wine represents exactly the uncomplicated style which we strive to achieve.
2019 Bodega Arraz, Los Arraez "Lagares", Valencia, Spain $21.99
Lagares is the perfect mix between tradition and modernity. A mythical, almost prehistoric wine, that has been the quality reference for the winery since when there still existed winemakers who rode triceratops.
60% Monastrell and 40% Cabernet. Aged for 12 months in American and French oak barrels.
A full-bodied wine, with aromas of mature berry fruits along with roasted and balsamic notes, that remind one of liquorice and coffee undercurrent. Very refined in the aromas that evoke the varietal casket with roses, violets and irises, wild plums, cherries on balsamic and fine spice sensations.
2019 Bodega Arraz, Los Arraez "Arcos", Valencia, Spain $21.99
This vineyard plot is where we have vines of more than 25 years of age and is situated in the middle of the mountains at 735mt altitude. It’s Font de la Figuera’s highest plot.
A land where wild deer live and look after our vines and appear to say hello during the vintage, giving us magic moments.
Made in French oak casks of 9.000L with a post crianza of 6 months in the same casks, our 100% Arcos is a fruity wine with nice balsamic notes.
It’s a light and fresh wine, full bodied on the mouth with a long, complex finish.
2019 Bodega Arraz, Los Arraez "Parcela O", Valencia, Spain $22.99
40% Garnacha Tintorera, 30% Monastrell, 15% Cabernet, 10% Arcos and 5% Forcayat.
Aged for 18 months in French and American oak barrels.
A wine with personality, character and finesse, made with grapes from our most special and unique vineyards.
Fragility, subtlety and good taste versus body, punch and temperament. A complete statement of intention where we opt for quality and flavours with their own personality.