WineTimers are still here! It's been awhile since the last post. We took the holidays off and then resumed our wine adventure on January 14th, exactly 1 year after we started this fabulous wine group. All the WineTimers were present for a great night of wine, food and socializing, as we like to do on a monthly basis. We were entertained by Mike and Nancy for the evening's festivities. The first selection of the night was a 2008 Joseph Masbon Vouvray. This was a dry to soft wine that came from the area of Vouvray in the heart of Touraine (Central Loire Valley). Excellent with fish, seafood, or poultry. I believe this was the second time we had a Vouvray served for WineTimers.
Next we had a 2009 A by Acacia Pinor Noir. Acacia has 25 years experience with the Pinot Noir grape that resulted in an elegant wine with strong black cherry flavors and an unexpected hint of violet and spice that conveys the essence of California Pinot Noir.
The last selection for the evening was a 2008 Sterling Vintner's Collection Cabernet Sauvignon. In this Cabernet, you will find lush blackberry, cherry and black currant flavors wrapped with vanilla and spice from barrel aging. These characteristics come from California's Central Coast, the most diverse appellation in the State. There you will find both cool foggy nights and sunny warm days that lead to fresh, bright and fruit forward wines. This selection pairs well with grilled steak, roasted lamb or pork, and mellow cheeses.
As always a great time was had by all. Thanks to Mike and Nancy for a wonderful evening as WineTimers enter the second year! Looking forward to our February "meeting" at Blair and Anna's.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
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