Wine Tasting Thursday, Sep 22nd
We have added a bonus table for a full on Autumnal Equinox celebration!
We welcome two very special importer guests to guide you though these incredible line-ups!
Table 1
Calera Vineyards with Jessica Bass
Bonus Table 2
Italian Wine Tasting with Emilia Imports and Carlos Cisneros
Calera Vineyards & Bonus Italian Wine Tasting
Thursday, Sep 22nd 4-6pm
*Our Big Spring Park location- 200 Westside Square*
$20 Per Person (Wine Tasting Only)
Reservations Requested. Call 256-759-9952
Presented by special guests,
Jessica Bass, Regional Manager of Duckhorn Portfolio,
Sommelier Carlos Cisneros of Emilia Imports, &
Phil Oreh of Crown Distributing
The Line-Up
2021 Calera Chardonnay, Central Coast, California $21.99
In 1975, legendary vintner and pioneer Josh Jensen founded Calera (Spanish for “lime kiln”) high in the Gavilan Mountains of California’s majestic Central Coast. In the four decades since, Calera has helped establish the Central Coast as one of the New World’s most exciting wine regions, while earning acclaim as one of California’s iconic wineries. Sourced from some of the appellation’s finest vineyards, the Calera Central Coast Chardonnay has become a benchmark for the region, balancing lush richness with beautiful minerality and bright citrus flavors.
2018 Calera Chardonnay, Mt. Harlan, California $57.99
Grown high on the limestone-rich soils of Mt. Harlan, this wine is an aromatic beauty, revealing layers of jasmine, citrus, stone fruits and chaparral. On the palate, it is both lush and lively, with alluring layers of white peach, vanilla bean and lemon zest balanced by bright cool-climate acidity and a soft, supple mouthfeel that adds to the lingering richness of the finish.
2018 Calera Pinot Noir, Central Coast, California $24.99
Made from a handful of the finest vineyards on the Central Coast, this Pinot Noir displays alluring aromas of ripe black cherry, raspberry, sandalwood and orange zest. On palate the flavors turn dark and luxurious, with layers of blackberry jam and cassis gliding across supple tannins to a lingering cedar and spice finish.
2017 Calera "Mills Vineyard" Pinot Noir, Mt. Harlan, California $49.99
Planted in 1984, at an elevation of 2,200 feet, Mills Vineyard consistently yields an effortlessly complex wine that strikes a lovely balance between elegance and energy. Offering the classic red berry and cherry flavors that Mills is known for, along with deeper layers of lush black fruit, thyme and white pepper, there is a graceful suppleness to this wine that carries it to a sleek, focused finish.
2017 Calera "Ryan Vineyard" Pinot Noir, Mt. Harlan, California $49.99
At 20 years of age, the beautifully mature vines of Ryan Vineyard have produced a stunning wine with enticing aromas of red cherry, dried herbs and fresh-cracked pepper. On the palate, layers of blackberry, strawberry and sage emerge, framed by firm, grippy tannins and a lively undercurrent of acidity that carries the age-worthy wine to a lush, lingering finish.
2017 Calera "de Villiers Vineyard" Pinot Noir, Mt. Harlan, California $75.99
Once again, de Villiers Vineyard has yielded one of Mt. Harlan’s most luxurious and robust Pinot Noirs, with deep, penetrating flavors of ripe plum, black cherry and cassis. As it unfurls, the wine reveals beautiful underlying complexity, with fine-grained tannins and hints of white pepper, sassafras and cigar box lingering on the finish.
The Line-Up
Bonus Table 2
NV Montagner Prosecco, Treviso, Italy $17.99
This sparkling wine is a pale yellow color with greenish reflections. Aromatic and pleasantly fruity on the palate, the bright sparkle of the wine makes it perfect to pair with seafood dishes, flavorful cheeses and many other types of food.
2021 La Fortezza Greco, Sannio, Italy $24.99
"Sliced pears, lime zest, melon and green herbs on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with a focused, well-balanced and creamy palate. Subtle herb and mineral notes to close.
2021 La Fortezza Falanghina, Sannio, Italy $24.99
Straw yellow color with greenish reflections. Fresh and floral scents, citrus aromas, apple, pear and mineral notes. Round, smooth and juicy with high acidity, yet well balanced with rich flavors.
2020 Monte zova Soave, Italy $18.99
Fresh and fragrant, with floral and summer fruits bouquet, like peach and apricot. Its mineral freshness makes it elegant. It pairs perfectly with raw fish dishes, shellfish and with pasta and pesto, white meats, and fresh and delicate cheeses.
2021 La Fortezza Aglianico, Italy $24.99
In the glass, it presents a limpid full ruby red color with an intense and complex nose of stone mineral, wild berries, black cherries and ripe banana peel. In the mouth, it has a full body with chocolate, spices, marked acidity and long finish.
2017 Monte Zova "Caliverno" Rosso, Verona, Italy $46.99
Deep and consistent red in color. Herbal notes of hay and dried flowers are combined with notes of raspberry, blackberry and cherry in alcohol on the nose. Then roasted tobacco, chocolate and licorice at the end. Its tannin is elegant and balanced on the palate.
