Free Friday Wine Tasting - Afton Vineyards

February 26, 2010
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Please join us this Friday for our free weekly wine tasting. Hunter Smith from Afton Mountain Vineyards will be hosting the tasting.

Festa di Bacco – This Super Tuscan style red is a blend of 40% Sangiovese, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 25% Petit Verdot. Named in honor of the first vineyard on this property 30 years ago, “Bacchanal Vineyards,” this is our premium red wine. Smooth and velvety, with aromas of candied cherries and rich red fruits and lingering finish of licorice, this wine is very drinkable now but will age well for 5-7 years.

2008 Estate Reserve Chardonnay – The Estate Reserve Chardonnay is fermented and aged in French white oak for about 10 months. This wine is soft and buttery with vanilla and oak characters and is made from 100% Estate fruit.

2008 Steel Chardonnay – The Steel Chardonnay is fermented and aged in a stainless steel tank to show off the true taste of the Chardonnay grape. It is delicate, fruity and crisp with a citrus finish. Great with grilled fish or chicken and grilled veggies.

2006 Tete du Cuvee – The 2006 Sparkling wine is made from a blend of 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay and was disgorged after aging on lees for two years. It is crisp and dry and ideal for seafood or ham dinners as well as to enjoy with fruit and cheese after dinner.

2008 Pentola d’Oro – This wonderful “pot of “gold is made in the ice-wine style. It is a blend of 75% Gewurztraminer and 24% Muscat. It has beautiful orange blossom and honeysuckle aromas, and flavors of pear, lychee nuts, and a bit of clove and spice. It is well balanced with 12.5% alcohol and 17% residual sugar; it finishes clean and warm. Perfect with gingerbread or lemon pound cake.

Mountain Red – This red table wine is a blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc. With a hint of sweetness, it’s a very easy-drinking blended red that pleases many palates.

Mountain White – A blend of Chardonnay, Riesling, and Vidal Blanc, this white table wine is perfect when nicely chilled and served with a plate of sliced fruit. 2% residual sugar.

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