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Featured Wines: New Releases from The Grateful Palate...
2007 Roogle Riesling
Western Australia
While Marquis Philips and Chris Ringland are often associated with their Shiraz and red blends, the Riesling may be the best of this Roogle release. Almost Alsacsian in character, the nose is alone worth the price of admission: Floral, with allusions of apricot, honeysuckle, and exposed rock. The palate opens with ripe peach mixed with citrus and as the wine moves back it shows granny smith apples and balancing mineral structure. A wonderfully balanced wine, this is perfect for surviving the still, hot evenings of late summer. (WCS)
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2006 Roogle Shiraz
South Australia
So just in case you haven’t picked up a bottle of one of the Marquis Philips wines and read the back label about the “Roogle” I thought I’d clear that up. The Roogle is the mythical creature they put on every bottle that is a cross between a bald eagle and a kangaroo. It represents the partnership between American Importer Dan Philips and Australian winemaker Sparky Marquis. Well that was until those two had a falling out , a court battle ensued over the naming rights, and Dan Philips won. So now it’s the partnership between him and superstar winemaker Chris Ringland. If you’re not familiar with Chris Ringland, well he makes, consults or oversees the winemaking for about a thousand different wines - his own Australian wine, other peoples Australian wine, Spanish wine, Italian wine… a whole lot of wines. But anyway, the wines from Marquis Philips continue to over-deliver in quality for the price. The nose gives cocoa, mint and black fruit that leads to an expansive palate with ripe, juicy blackberry and blueberry flavors and hints of spearmint. The wine finishes with just enough acidity to balance the fruit and keep the wine from going over the top. Another steal from the Grateful Palate portfolio. (MW)
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2006 Strong Arms Shiraz
South Australia
Though long considered a nation of beer drinking convicts, Australia and her wine industry have achieved blockbuster success with the big, bold, flagship grape, Shiraz. Steep competition among Aussie winemakers to produce world- class wines has elevated the sophistication of Shiraz, warranting a high profile and often, high price points. Gems like the 2006 Strong Arms Shiraz come to us from the dynamic duo of Phillips and Ringland. Painlessly priced, it’s a bold and flavorful selection that’s ready to drink tonight. The wine speaks to the Rhone Valley lover with its black pepper and spice notes. It’s balanced well by concentrated fruit flavors and a lush mouthfeel typical of South Australia’s Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale growing regions, from where the fruit was sourced. Enjoy with burgers and dogs, lamb kabobs and tuna steaks off the barbie. (CW)
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Featured Wines: As Summer Fades Away, White Wines are coming your way...
2007 Bodegas Valdesil Montenovo Godello
Valdeorras, Spain
Situated in northwest Spain on the border between Galicia and Castilla, Valdeorras, or the “Valley of Gold,” takes its name from the ancient Roman gold mines in the area. Gold wasn’t the Romans’ only interest here, they also planted grape varieties that are still cultivated today. The Valdeorras D.O. has seen a recent revitalization thanks to the growing popularity of its local white grape variety Godello which enjoys the slate rich soil, warm days, and cool breezes from the river Sil. The 2006 Montenovo has an aroma of orchard fruits and is backed by a rich, concentrated palate of pear and apple with a noticeable mineral component. A perfect pair for full flavored seafood and poultry dishes. (CW)
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2006 Paradise Ridge Sauvignon Blanc
Russian River Valley, California
Family owned and operated, Paradise Ridge started as a ranch where the owners, Walter Byck and Marijke Hoenselaars, wanted to raise their five children. They soon realized that they were in the heart of Sonoma County and owned prime real estate for growing grapes. In the late 70’s, they planted their first vineyard dedicated to Sauvignon Blanc and several other vineyards soon followed. Today the original sight, now known as Grandview Vineyard, gives all the fruit for this estate single vineyard Sauvignon Blanc. With citrus fruit that jumps from the glass, the wine is crisp and clean with a fuller mouth feel than many other Sauvignon Blancs. The palate gives more citrus with lingering tropical fruit, minerality and cleansing acidity. (MW)
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2006 Bruno Verdi Riesling Renano Vigna Costa
Oltrepo Pavese, Italy
In the interest of full disclosure, it should be made clear that this is not a Riesling for the meek. Though it retains some of the qualities that we all associate with this innocuous variety, it is neither submissively lean nor pleasantly sweet. This is a muscular no-holds-barred Riesling; even the bottle is big and burly. Tucked up in the coastal corner of the Mediterranean, The DOC of Oltrepo Pavese lies east of Piedmont proper, just northeast of Genoa. Spend some time with the aromatics; the hints of herbs, petrol, and stone are intense and blend ostentasciously. Pressed and fermented at cool temperatures to retain the freshness, 25% of the Riesling Renano is fermented in large oak botte and that part is aged for 4 to 5 months in barrel. In this case, the oak creates a full rich body and further enhances this ridiculous - in a good way - wine. Consider yourself warned. (WCS)
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