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| | | | | | | Please join us on Thursday 13 September at Spectrum Wine Storage in Irvine for a spectacular California tasting event led by Rolf's very own Rick Webster |
| | Come and explore the world-class wines made in our own back yard: we will be pouring a selection of California wines hand-picked by Rick Webster. RSVP now to meet Rick and enjoy the breadth and quality that California has to offer. |
| | | | 2017 Duckhorn Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc - $25.99 "Elegant peach, melon and citrus flavors are juicy and plump, with a pretty floral vein and a sleek, crisp frame. A note of lemon verbena lingers." Wine Spectator 90 Points
2017 Cade Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc - $29.99
"Fragrant in white flowers, this wine offers sizzling freshness and stony backbone. Melon, lemon, lime and tangerine all play a part in contribution to its fruit-forward complexity and long-lasting appeal. Small amounts of Sémillon and Viognier are added." Wine Enthusiast 90 Points
2015 Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Chardonnay - $46.99
"Just bottled, the 2015 Chardonnay is shaping up to be a gorgeous wine. The warmer vintage has resulted in a slightly richer style of Chardonnay, although the house style built on energy and tension is still very much in evidence. Candied lemon, white flowers and mint are nicely textured. Soft, enveloping and gracious, the 2015 will drink well with minimal cellaring." Vinous 92 Points
2015 Mayacamas Mount Veeder Chardonnay - $45.99 "The 2015 Chardonnay emerges from dry-farmed, old vines on the property. In this vintage, the Chardonnay is surprisingly rich and unctuous yet it also retains its mid-weight feel. Orchard fruit, white flowers and mint, along with slightly tropical overtones, give the 2015 much of its distinctive personality. Readers who can find the 2015 should plan on cellaring it for at least a few years, as the wine needs time to shed its baby fat. Tasted again after the reds, with a good 30 minutes in the glass, the Chardonnay is flat-out gorgeous. About 80% of the wine spent time in larger foudres, which likely helped it retain a measure of freshness." Vinous 95 Points
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| | 2016 Sandhi Santa Barbara Pinot Noir - $20.99
"The 2016 Pinot Noir offers up an expressive bouquet of crushed currant, red cherry and earthy soil, followed by a medium-bodied, juicy and succulent palate that's structurally open-knit but nevertheless endowed with lovely concentration and intensity. This keenly priced introduction to the Sandhi range is entirely destemmed." Wine Advocate 90 Points
2016 Occidental Freestone-Occidental Vineyard Pinot Noir - $64.99
From the winery: "The 2016 Freestone-Occidental wine shares the same winemaking techniques as our vineyard designated pinot noirs. The 2016 Freestone-Occidental is a vibrant, perfumed wine with a chiseled red-fruit character that is typical of the wines from our Bodega Headlands and Bodega Ridge properties. The 2016 Freestone-Occidental offers a superb balance of primary red fruits and saline elements. It conveys outstanding energy, precision and lift in the mouth and finishes vibrant and long with discreet tannins. Its modest alcohol (13.4%) makes this wine a perfect complement to any meal. It is delicious now and will develop nicely in bottle."
2014 Spottswoode Estate Saint Helena Cabernet Sauvignon - $179.99
"Nuanced, with 10% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot, this is a quietly powerful wine, smooth and structured and immediate in its beauty, yet possessed of legs to cellar for 20-plus years. Crushed flowers and rocks open on the nose, providing a clutch of minerality, as grippy tannins support red currant, plum and a freshness of persistent acidity. Try to wait on this one" Wine Enthusiast 98 Points
2013 Stephanie Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - $46.99
From the winery: "In keeping with the Bordeaux tradition, winemaker Jeff Gaffner blends for depth, nuance and balance using all five of the Bordeaux varietals planted to Hestan Vineyards. The lots are kept separate throughout winemaking to retain individual block and varietal characters. Small capacity fermentation tanks, carefully timed pump-overs and punch-downs, a mix of native and cultured yeasts, tight grained cooperage and extended aging result in signature wines noted for their elegance and longevity."
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| | 2016 Brown Napa Valley Estate Zinfandel - $44.99
From the winery: "Rich magenta hue in the glass. Nose opens with abundant floral notes of hibiscus, dried rose petals, and violet followed by fruit notes of black plum, blackberry, and dried orange peels. Nose finishes with fresh cut wood/sawdust, fir balsam, and a hint of tangy soy/umami. Medium-plus palate layered with bramble fruit up front, leading into dried herbs, exotic spices, and dusty earth. Long finish with well-balanced acid and tannins."
2015 Adaptation Napa Valley Petite Sirah - $43.99
From the winery: "The 2015 Adaptation Petite Sirah yields a deep, dark purple hue, unveiling a bevy of wild berries, Black Mission figs, incense, chai tea and baking spices graduating into gingerbread and hints of roasted coffee beans. This full-bodied wine boasts a gorgeous texture with a combination of richness and density that give way to the elegant and weightless finish."
2016 Crane Assembly Disciples Napa Valley Red Blend - $44.99
"A blend of 76% Zinfandel, 13% Charbono, 6% Grenache and 5% Petite Sirah, the 2016 Disciples is medium to deep garnet-purple in color with gorgeous notions of hoisin, Black Forest cake, prunes and potpourri with hints of black pepper, unsmoked cigars and cloves. Full-bodied, rich, opulent and oh-so-spicy, it fills the palate with decadent fruit and a plush texture, finishing with a lively lift. 3,924 cases produced." Wine Advocate 93 Points
2016 Plumpjack Napa Valley Syrah - $61.99
"The 2016 Syrah packs a serious punch. Inky and explosive on the palate, the 2016 is shaping up to be another real gem from winemaker Aaron Miller. Even with all of its intensity, the 2016 has a good bit of freshness and structure woven into its intense, dark-fleshed fruit. Scents of lavender, licorice and blueberry pie add to the wine's considerable appeal." Vinous 93-95 Points
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All wines will be available for purchase via Rolf's Wine.
An assemblage of hors d’oeuvres, cheeses, and breads will accompany this event.
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Spectrum Wine Storage 1692 Browning Ave Irvine, CA 92606 1 (949) 748 4845 |
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Thursday 13 September 2018
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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