|
Greetings!
One of the things we love most about having
our wine shop is
working with and meeting some really
interesting people from around the world -
wine makers, vineyard
owners, importers.
(Of course sampling wine on a regular basis
isn't that bad either!) Having the
opportunity to welcome Sergio
Mionetto from Italy to our shop this
Wednesday, June
18th is just another reason why we love what
we do. Please join us from 5-8 PM at the shop
to meet Sergio, the grandson of Francesco
Mionetto who began the winery in 1887, and
taste a variety of wines
from his estate that are renowned worldwide.
We also will have a representative from
Whole Foods Market in Cranston present
to provide cheese samples for the wonderful
wines of Mionetto.
And as we mentioned in last week's
newsletter, The Savory Grape is going
green. In an effort to help preserve the
planet, in a couple of months we will be
switching to reusable wine
totes, replacing the 4-bottle and 6-bottle
cardboard carriers. Just like at some grocery
stores, you
will have the opportunity to purchase these
new totes for $1.99 and receive $0.25 every time
you use it for the purchase of at least two
bottles of wine. In just eight visits, your
initial purchase will be covered, and the
Johnston Landfill will have that much less
waste. (Of course, we will always have other
forms of free packaging.)
Cheers! Jessica and Nino Granatiero
|
|
The Savory Grape Upcoming Events |
 |
June 23rd Wine Tasting. Only a few
tickets remain for the
Wines of Spain tasting on Monday, June 23rd
at 7 PM at Main Street Coffee in East
Greenwich. During the tasting you will come to
learn about Rioja, Tempranillo
and Garnacha, just to name a few. Tickets are
available at Main Street Coffee or The Savory
Grape for $25. For more
information, please contact The Savory Grape
(886-9463) or Main Street Coffee (885-8787).
Save the Date - July 14th Wine Dinner.
Save the date of July 14th for a French
Italian Wine Dinner at the Post Office Cafe
in East Greenwich. The chef continues to fine
tune the menu, which we plan to have
available to you this weekend at our shop and
on our web site.
|
|
A Glimpse into Mionetto |
|
A well known producer of Prosecco, Mionetto is
located
in the Veneto region of Italy, which is
undoubtedly
famous for the Prosecco grape and the ancient
city of
Venice.
The Prosecco zone is comprised of an area
between
the towns of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene.
In the sunny hillsides just north of Venice lies
Valdobbiadene: a generous land of ancient
traditions
where time seems to stand still and life
proceeds at a
peaceful rhythm. Valdobbiadene is a place where
wine cellars, vineyards, taverns, ancient
villas,
churches and piazzas are authentic, romantic and
marked by a tradition of gracious hospitality
and fine
cuisine.
The Mionetto family has been producing Prosecco
in the very heart of Valdobbiadene since 1887.
The family's great passion, dedication and
skill have made Mionetto one of the most
appreciated wines in the
world, placing it at the top of special
request lists in
chic locations from New York to London to Tokyo.
Sergio Mionetto, the master vintner and esteemed
wine connoisseur, personally oversees every
step of
the processing, from grape-picking to
bottling, thus
ensuring the quality standards that have earned
international recognition, awards and
accolades. Join us in meeting Sergio from 5-8
PM on Wednesday, June 18th at The Savory Grape.
|
|
This Week's Savory Selections |
|
2005 Long Meadow Ranch House Red,
California.
LMR Ranch House Red is an "E-Z" drinking wine
perfect for a gathering of family and
friends. The label
features one of the first Appaloosa horses on
the
ranch, "E-Z." The Hall Family (owners of
LMR) felt E-Zs relaxed, good-natured
temperament perfectly
captured the spirit of this "easy" drinking
red wine.
Ranch House Red is a proprietary blend of estate-
grown grapes from LMR. The Halls have
carefully selected lots of grapes that can
provide wines with immediate drinking
pleasure. Remarkably deep and
dark
garnet in color, all the best LMR flavors are
present in this wine -
vibrant black currant fruit, earthiness and
incredible
spice notes. This wine is perfectly balanced
and
ready for the table. Its tannins are ample,
but soft. A
pleasant backbone of acidity results in a
mouthwatering, lingering finish. Fantastic!
($16.49)
2004 Penley Estate Phoenix Cabernet
Sauvignon,
Australia. Divine is one word to describe
this brooding full bodied selection. Rated 91
points by Robert Parker,
this is one to grab quickly. Its
color is
bright crimson with hints of dark purple due
to its oak
maturation and specific handling techniques. The
fragrant aroma of this wine consists of ripe
and rich black berry fruits with complex
spice. Secondary aromas of
blackberry and cassis are followed by flavors
of young
ripe red fruits with elegant complex oak
notes, so typical of the
Penley
Style. Balance is a key feature in all
Penley
wines. ($16.99, reg.
$21.99)
2007 Lurton Pinot Gris, Argentina.
Jacques
and Francois Lurton have always been
particularly
interested in Argentina and its potential for
producing
great wines. Since 1992, the Lurton brothers
have
been producing and marketing the quality of
Argentine
wines which is now recognized by everyone.
Grown on high-altitude slopes
of Mendoza (around 1,100 meters), the wine
has a tantalizing
citrus-like
bouquet of peaches, apples and ripe
apricots.
Rounded and complex, the wine is very clean and
fresh on the palate. With a delightful
aftertaste and
well-proportioned fruit and acidity, the wine
delivers a
good all-around richness. It is perfect
with softer
cheeses, shellfish, seafood salads and cold,
light
pasta dishes.
($9.99)
2005 Chateau Magence Graves, France.
This
white Bordeaux, a blend of 90% Sauvignon
Blanc and
10% Semillion, opens with inviting
aromas of peach and citrus fruit,
complimented by
slight mineral notes. On the palate the wine
has a
delicate initial taste, then lively with a round
smoothness and long, straight finish.
Overall the
wine has a well-balanced structure and is one
of the nicest Bordeaux we have tasted at this
price in some time. ($10.99)
|
|
Weekend Wine Tastings |
|
Friday, June 20th (5 to 8 PM)
Great Selections Under $11
- 2006 Delas Saint-Esprit Cotes du Rhone,
France.
Not a new wine to the store, but a new
vintage.
And we are very impressed. This vintage is
comprised
of only Syrah and Grenache. The wine has
wonderful
dusty aromas of earth and red fruit. In the
mouth,
loads of berry flavors come through leading
to a slight
spice on the finish. A very complex wine for
the price,
the Saint-Esprit Cotes du Rhone is one to
look for on
the under $11 table. ($10.99)
- 2005 Chateau Magence Graves, France.
Please see tasting notes
above in
this week's Savory Selections. ($10.99)
Saturday, June 21st (3 to 7 PM)
New Staff Favorites
- 2004 Penley Estate Phoenix Cabernet
Sauvignon, Australia. Please see
tasting notes
above in this
week's
Savory Selections. ($16.99, reg. $21.99)
- 2007 Bodegas Lurton Pinot Gris,
Argentina.
Please see tasting notes above in this week's
Savory
Selections. ($9.99)
| Quick Links... |
|
|
