Kennan Winery Wine Tasting with Special Guest Michael Keenan Saturday, October 22nd 7:30pm and all the Keenan wines in the store on SALE!!
[Bond has just been surprised by the double agent, Grant.]
"Red wine with fish. Well, that should have told me something."
Bond in From Russia with Love (1963)
It's not about the fish you are serving but rather what accompanies it. Salmon with white wine capers and Lemon is a white wine dish whereas the same fish with an ancho chile BBQ glaze is a red.
We do a lot of experimenting with food and wine and we have three great events this week, all of which we have seats remaining.
Thursday, October 13, 2022 - 7:30 PM
DIAMOND MOUNTAIN CABERNET SAUVIGNON VS PRICHARD HILL - WHICH DIRT WILL REIGN SUPREME? Will it be the hill or the mountain? We have two great small producers' wines on the table from Napa Valley tonight Andrew Geoffrey from Spring Mountain and Melanson Family Vineyards from Prichard Hill. Four of the same vintages of each wines, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2017. Check out the line-up at: Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon VS Prichard Hill - Which dirt will Reign Supreme - Wine Watch
Friday, October 14, 2022 - 7:50 PM
VINTAGE BURGUNDY WINE TASTING BACK TO 1928 FEATURING WINES FROM THE DR. BAROLET WINE COLLECTION. These are some of the oldest and most sought after of all the vintage Burgundies the wines from the collection of Dr. Barolet and we are going all the way back to the 1928 vintage! Check out the line-up at: VINTAGE BURGUNDY WINE TASTING BACK TO 1928 FEATURING WINES FROM THE DR. BAROLET WINE COLLECTION - Wine Watch
Saturday, October 15, 2022 - 7:30 PM
PINOT NOIR TREASURES FROM AROUND THE WORLD WITH SPECIAL GUEST DR. ROBERT MALINER. Whenever Dr. Maliner is in the house you know that we will have some special wines on the table. These are some of the rarest old domestic Pinot Noir you will ever have a chance to try on the table in one night. Check out the line-up at: A Very Special Wine Boutique located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida - Wine Watch
On Saturday, October 22nd we have the owner of one of the great wineries of Napa Valley here, Michael Keenan will be here to showcase the new release from his winery on Spring Mountain.
Keenan Winery is located in Spring Mountain District, high in the Mayacamas mountain range above the town of Saint Helena. Eleven acres of Merlot vines have been planted in the rocky soils surrounding the winery, and it is these vines that produce some of the finest Merlot in Napa. The vineyards are situated above the dense layer of fog that creeps up the Napa Valley most evenings. Consequently, the vines warm up earlier in the morning and stay warm through the night. The combination of warm temperatures, steep hillside vine rows and gravelly soils promotes more stress on the vines leading to increased intensity in the finished wine.
Join us as we welcome Michael to South Florida for an amazing evening of Napa Valley wine and Chef Toni will be making a special meal to accompany the tasting wines. The fee for this tasting which includes dinner is $250 + tax per person, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com
KEENAN WINERY WINE TASTING WITH SPECIAL GUEST MICHAEL KEENAN
Saturday, October 22, 2022
7:30 PM
2019 KEENAN CHARDONNAY NAPA VALLEY
Price: $45.00 Your Price: $39.60
(90 Points) The 2019 Chardonnay starts off with subtle notes of lemon drops and white peaches, giving way to scents of baking bread and honeydew melon. The medium to full-bodied palate has a pleasant oiliness to the texture and great freshness, lifting the stone fruit and citrus layers with a clean, lively finish. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
2018 KEENAN MERLOT NAPA VALLEY
Price: $55.00 Your Price: $48.40
The 2018 Keenan Merlot is composed of seventy-six percent Keenan Estate Merlot. Twenty-four percent of the wine is Merlot fruit harvested from the Napa Carneros region. After hand harvesting, the grapes were de-stemmed, then inoculated with Montrachet yeast. Fermentation ranged from ten to fourteen days.
The '18 Merlot has been aged in thirty-three percent new French and American oak barrels for eighteen months. The resulting wine shows intense aromas of black cherry, blackberry, and cassis. Complex nuances of cocoa and coffee bean emerge as the wine opens up. This is a "big" Merlot that will age for many years to come.
(91 Points) "The 2018 Merlot is bright, fresh and floral, all of which make it extremely appealing to drink now. Readers will find a mid-weight, refined Merlot full of charm. Crushed red berry fruit, spice and floral notes linger nicely."--Antonio Galloni, Vinous January 2021
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is composed primarily of grapes grown on Keenan's Spring Mountain District Estate; the remainder of the fruit was harvested from Pope Valley, a grape growing region located in the eastern portion of Napa.
Keenan's Estate Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were harvested beginning on September 22nd, with the final lot being picked on October 9th. After harvest, the fruit clusters were de-stemmed, then fermented for ten to fourteen days. The wine was barrel aged in thirty-three percent new French and American oak for twenty months.
The blend was assembled just before bottling. The Estate grown Cabernet imparts amazing concentration and remarkable structure, while the portion of Cabernet harvested from Pope Valley adds complex aromas and a balanced mid-palate.
Production: 4,858 cases
2017 KEENAN MERNET RESERVE SPRING MOUNTAIN NAPA
Price: $119.75 Your Price: $105.38
2017 is the 19th consecutive vintage of "Mernet" (mare-nay) this proprietary marriage of Merlot and Cabernet. This year the blend is 50% Merlot, all coming from our "Mailbox Vineyard", and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon Clone 7 from our "Big K" vineyard. The resulting wine is a seamless blend with an emphasis on high-toned sweet delicious rich fruit with an almost hidden depth and structure. Enjoy now or decades from now.
Blend: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot
2018 KEENAN MERLOT RESERVE MAILBOX VINEYARD SPRING MOUNTAIN DISTRICT
Price: $85.00 Your Price: $74.80
(93 Points) Keenan's 2018 Merlot Reserve Mailbox Vineyard is another attractive wine in the range. It offers darker tonalities of fruit to match its mid-weight personality. A touch of oak sweetness is well-judged in this very appealing, supple Merlot from Keenan. Hints of lavender, mocha and spice add raciness throughout. Vinous
2017 ROBERT KEENAN WINERY CABERNET SAUVIGNON RESERVE SPRING MOUNTAIN DISTRICT NAPA
Price: $119.75 Your Price: $105.38
2017 marks the 41st vintage for the Robert Keenan Winery and the 17th consecutive vintage of Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. This year's blend consists of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon Clone 7 and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon Clone 15, both from our "Big K" vineyard, and 10% Cabernet Franc from our "Upper Bowl" vineyard. Deep aromatics, piercing and precise, a full rich saturated mouth feel, and a long lasting multi-layered finish define this exemplary blend.
2018 KEENAN CABERNET FRANC UPPER BOWL VINEYARD SPRING MOUNTAIN DISTRICT NAPA
Price: $79.75 Your Price: $70.18
"Freakishly good" is how Keenan Winery describes this single-vineyard Cabernet Franc from our highest elevation vineyard (approx. 2000') aptly named the "Upper Bowl". Cabernet Franc is simply not supposed to be this delicious. Enjoy now or decades from now.
Menu
Selection of Cheese and Charcuterie
Canadian Lobster Encalada with Salsa Verde
Foie Gras Stuffed Panko Fried Chicken Breast with Blackberry BBQ
Cabernet Sauvignon Braised Beef Short Rib with mixed vegetable Risotto and Natural Sauce
Chocolate Crème Pot with mixed berries
The fee for this tasting which includes dinner is $250 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com. Please let us know when you make your reservation if you have any allergies and chef Toni will be happy to accommodate you.