Wine Tasting 1-4pm Saturday, Sep 29

Your host will be Esporao Wines.

Monte Velho White 2011 $10.99
A blend of 35% Roupeiro, 35% Antao Vaz, & 30% Perrum grapes. This light yellow colored wine opens with a ripe Anjou pear bouquet with a hint of white grapes and wet stone. On the palate, this wine is light to medium bodied and shows crisp mild acidity and some roundness. The flavor profile is a Granny Smith apple and Anjou Pear blend with notes of minerality and spice throughout. The finish is dry and clean. Pair this food friendly and affordable white with bacon wrapped scallops. Kenswineguide.com, 88 pts



Monte Vehlo Red 2010 $10.99
Aragones, Trincadeira & Castelao are the grapes. This dark ruby colored wine opens with a black raspberry bouquet with hints of black pepper and oak. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, and easy going. The flavor profile is an oak and black raspberry blend with hints of black pepper and black currant. The finish is dry and displays mild tannins. This is a pleasant and good everyday offering. Serve it with a juicy burger. Kenswineguide.com, 89 pts



Assobio Douro 2009 $14.99
With an intense ruby colour, hints of bilberry and other red fruit, it boasts notes of typical Douro plants, like rockrose. Its very balanced palate combines elegance and finesse with body and structure, as well as a long and fresh finish. Versatile and gastronomic, it pairs well with a range of dishes, such as pork and chestnuts and duck. Made predominantly from Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Touriga Franca grapes,



Esporao Red Reserva 2009 $25.99
Colour: Deep, dark red colour.
Aroma: Intense, lifted aroma with ripe red berry fruits and well integrated new oak giving hints of chocolate and vanilla.
Palate: The palate is well balanced and elegant, with layers of ripe fruit and fine supportive tannins. Shows richness and complexity, with a long and persistent finish.
Grape Varieties: Aragonês / Trincadeira / Cabernet Sauvignon / Alicante Bouschet