WineTimers in February

The WineTimers met on Friday February 25th for our monthly meeting of the wine minds at Bobbie and Frank's. The winter blahs have settled in and a fun wine and food filled night was definitely called for. All WineTimers were in attendance except for Rick who was in Orlando, soaking up sunshine-- What's up with that!
The first wine presented for the evening was a 2008 Principessa Gavia Gavi. This is the premier dry white wine of Italy, pale straw in color with an intense, fresh and fruity bouquet with hints of pineapple and green apple. Along with the wine notes came the "Legend of Principessa Gavia" whose story was about a beautiful princess who fell in love with a guard in her father's court. She married him and lost favor with the King, however was eventually forgiven for marrying out of her class and given the town they chose to live in, named Gavi. Alas, true love and romance in this wonderful light wine selection.
The next wine presented was a 2009 Folie a Deux Manage a Trois Rose. Manage a Trois examines what happens when you put 3 attractive, single young grapes into 1 exquisite bottle-- probably illegal in most states! This rose` is the epitome of a good rose` No pretense, just a fruit laden roller coaster ride of raspberries, strawberries, lychee nuts and flowers. A virtual carnival in your mouth!
Last and surely not least, we were treated to Francis Ford Coppola's 2008 Claret Black Label Diamond collection. Claret is a term originally coined by the British to describe Cabernet based wines. This Cabernet, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec blend is alluring and sophisticated; it is memorably lush with a tapestry of smooth tannins, and succulent flavors of wild berries, plum and anise. WineTimers are no strangers to this selection as it has been available at several wine tastings this season. Karen and Jeff, being good sports were able to "get back on the horse" and actually try this excellent wine again, following a rather adverse experience last month-- good job!
Not to be left unsaid, Bobbie and Frank went over the top with appetizers followed by 4 large VIP pizzas to keep the hungry WineTimers satisfied (and soak up a little wine for the drive home). A fabulous evening enjoyed by all. We look forward to our next gathering and whatever wine adventure might be planned!