Happy Hour Wine Tasting Featuring Rose Wines and Chablis

“Someone said drink the water, but I will drink the wine / Someone said take a poor man, the rich don’t have a dime / Go fool yourself, if you will, I just haven’t got the time / I’ll give you back your water, and I will take the wine.”

Frank Sinatra
The Voice

Water and wine are the only two things that I drink for the most part and hey why do we need water after all wine is 80-85% water!!

The party continues this summer at the Wine Bar we have another great line-up of wines for another Happy Hour style tasting.  This is our more casual walk around events and to start this tasting out we are popping a 3 Liter Bottle of Ultimate Provence Rose… because nothing says party like a Jerobaum!  This week’s theme is summer Rose and Chablis, two perfect wines for summertime but hey it’s summer year round here in South Florida!! 

We have over 20 wines on the table tonight from all over the world and Chef Toni will be making some tasty treats to accompany the tasting wines.  The fee for this event is $75 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com.

Happy Hour Wine Tasting Featuring Rose and Chablis
Thursday, July 18th
6:00pm

2022 CHATEAU DE MANISSY TAVEL CUVEE DES LYS ROSE RHONE, FRANCE
Price: $20.25           Your Price: $17.82
(92 Points) The 2022 Tavel Cuvee des Lys appears a bit lighter in the glass than the Trinite bottling; the blend is 60% Grenache, 30% Clairette and 10% Syrah. Scents of crushed stone, citrus and strawberries appear on the nose, while the medium to full-bodied palate is tighter and more structured, revealing an almost stony austerity that lingers through the long finish. It's the rare rose that might be even better next year around this time. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

2021 CHATEAU LA MASCARONNE "QUAT 'SAISONS" ROSE COTES DU PROVENCE
Price: $28.50           Your Price: $25.08            Quantity in Stock: 34
Certified Agriculture Biologique Château La Mascaronne Rosé reveals the essence of the terroir from which it is produced. An exceptional rosé, it derives its quality not only from the grape varieties that comprise its blend but also from the soils on which the estate’s grapevines are planted. The Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah and Vermentino grapes, typical Provence varieties, are harvested at the height of ripeness. When enjoyed young, Château La Mascaronne Rosé is delightful before or with a meal. But it is also marvelous after several years of aging, a more unusual feat for a rosé wine. The wine’s luminous pink hue makes it immediately identifiable as a Provence wine and is like a foretaste of the luscious, complex aromas of fresh, ripe fruit that it delivers.

2021 LE VIGNE DI ZAMÓ COLLI ORIENTALI DEL FRIULI PINOT GRIGIO RAMATO
Price: $29.75                       Your Price: $26.18                       Quantity in Stock: 23
A "winter rosé," deep, almost pinkish, onionskin color typical of Pinot Grigio from Friuli. The nose reveals a powerful floral note, with a touch of tropical fruits in the end. Shades of clay and gypsum typical of the terroir are also present. It tastes full bodied and fresh with a great structure given by the maceration that matches very well with the acidity and salinity in the aftertaste.

2022 TXAMPIAN TXAKOLI ROSE, GETARIAKO TXAKOLINA, SPAIN
Price: $28.00     Your Price: $24.64
A fresh and clean rose that is easy to enjoy. Rich aromas of red and black fruits, such as strawberries, blackberries and black currants, over a citrus background and fine vegetal notes. Very fresh in the mouth with a balanced acidity offering a pleasing palate and a long, aromatic finish.

2022 RUMOR COTES DE PROVENCE ROSE, FRANCE
Price: $27.00                   Your Price: $23.76              Quantity in Stock: 9
The cuvee opens with inviting notes of white florals and sweet spice which lead into juicy pink grapefruit, white peach and jasmine on the palate. Fresh apricot and a bracing salinity frame the finish.

2021 ANDREMILY WINES ROSE CALIFORNIA
Price: $84.00                   Your Price: $73.92              Quantity in Stock: 12
Andremily Wines has quickly earned the respect and now sits alongside some of the greatest producers of Rhône-varietal blends in California’s Central Coast.  This should not come as a surprise as owner and winemaker Jim Binns earned his winemaker wings during his 12 years as assistant winemaker to Manfred Krankl at Sine Qua Non (2006-2017).  During his tenure at Sine Qua Non they achieved an amazing 27×100 points scores!   Jim continues to add to his fame with every vintage as his stunning line-up at Andremily seems to just get better and better every year, balancing hedonism and elegance to near perfection every year.

Jim and his wife Rachel’s work hand and hand with their two children which were the inspiration of the winery name.  Andremily was inspired by, their son Andrew, and daughter Emily.  When thinking of names for their new brand, they wanted their new venture to express a sense of family, which was accomplished by combining both of their children’s first names.   In 2012, Andremily was born and Jim decided to moved on from Sine Qua Non in 2017 in an effort to dedicate 100% all of his time and efforts to Andremily Wines.  The winery is located in the coastal city of Ventura, where they bring their rare elixirs through elevage.

Manfred Krankl was very supportive from day one, and literally gifted Jim SQN’s contracts for two of his prized blocks of the White Hawk Vineyard in Santa Barbara’s Cat Canyon.  Jim then started looking for other sources to compliment White Hawk, and luckily was able to secure a few great blocks at the Larner Vineyard in Ballard Canyon and then Alta Mesa Vineyard in the Cuyama Valley. Thus the foundation of Andremily winery was firmly in place and the debut 2012 vintage of ‘Andremily No.1’ was released to huge critical acclaim.  A few more sources have been added to the tool box since, including the purchase of the Slide Vineyard in Edna Valley, which marks the beginning of Andremily Estate Vineyard.

Jim like most wine producers considers the vineyards and his team to be farmers first and therefor everything starts in the vineyards.  They work tirelessly to control the yields and to ensure a uniform balanced vineyard.  The fruit must be picked at optimal ripeness, then it goes through a series of sorting tables before it finally reaches the fermentation vessels.  Then before fermentation the grapes undergo a period of cold soaking before fermentation takes place.  The whole process from vineyard to winery at Andremily is very hands-on:   They monitor each fermentation closely, and work to optimize extraction at every point in the process.  After the fermentation is complete the finished wine goes into French oak barrels of which 60%-70% are new.   Andremily wines usually spend 22- 28 months in barrel before bottling but every vintage demands a slightly different regime at the winery.

2022 JEAN MARC BROCARD CHABLIS VIEILLES VIGNES DE SAINTE CLAIRE
Price: $34.50                   Your Price: $30.36
Aromatically the wine is full of yellow fruits, such as lemon and crunchy apples, mango, and a hint of salty air. On the palate, the wine is a touch oily, with notes of marzipan, crushed rocks and delicate lemon curd.

2022 JEAN MARC BROCARD CHABLIS MONTMAINS 1ER CRU
Price: $59.00                   Your Price: $51.92
(92 Points) The 2022 Chablis Montmains 1er Cru, aged half in foudres and half in stainless steel, has another quite backward nose with touches of nettle and asparagus, hints of orange rind emerging with time in the glass. The palate is fresh on the entry, taut and linear, unashamedly malic and appley in style with a strict, almost terse finish. Fine.  Vinous

2020 JEAN MARC BROCARD CHABLIS VAULORENT 1ER CRU
Price: $66.00                   Your Price: $58.08
(94 Points) Bristling lemon and tart nectarine flavors are center stage in this fresh-fruited, youthful Chablis sourced from a premier cru site just outside the grand cru Les Preuses. Accented by hints of crushed almonds and a lingering tang of limestone, it's a rejuvenating white.  Wine Enthusiast

2021 JEAN MARC BROCARD CHABLIS MONTEE DE TONNERRE 1ER CRU
Price: $65.00                   Your Price: $57.20
(93 points) Intriguing smoky character on the nose, Brocard's Montée de Tonnerre captures the essence of this top premier cru. Compact and concentrated on the palate, there is a fine combination of white flowers on the nose, stone fruit on the palate, powerful acidity and minerality. This really needs two to three years in bottle before broaching.(AH)  (10/2022)  Decanter

RNDC

2019 Moillard Chablis Coquillage
Price $32.25      Sale $28.38
This wine's subtle nose combines fresh green-pear peel, lemon and peardrop aromas. The rounded palate brims with more pear fruit juiciness. All is pervaded by lemon-peel freshness that makes for a bright finish.

2021 Albert Bichot Chablis  ‘Les Lys’ 1er cru
Price : $75.00    Sale $66.00
The nose boasts distinct notes of white flowers ("Lys" is French for lily) and citrus fruit. The palate is elegant and finely chiseled with a discreet marine note that is typical of the Chablis appellation. Beautiful, long-lasting finish with a fleeting tinge of acidity.

2021 Louis Jadot Montee De Tonnerre 1er cru
Price : $72.25    Sale $64.02
Located just east of the Chablis Grand Cru appellation and bordering the Grand Cru climat of Blanchot, the Montée de Tonnerre vineyard shares the same exposure, steep slope, and white Kimmeridgean soils of its neighbor. This results in white wines with lively tension and vivacity enhanced by modest alcohol levels and heightened acidity. This wine features aromas of ripe white peach, citrus skin, and wet stony earth. On the palate this medium-weight white develops an intriguing floral note while maintaining a firm and linear structure over its long finish.

2023 Fattoria Sardi Toscana Rose
Price: $21.50     Sale $18.92
Soft rose, hues of mango, and grapefruit. Crisp and refreshing on the nose, with notes of wild roses, raspberries and melon with a fading aroma of cream. Luscious, refreshing and enjoyable with well-balanced acidity. Fresh fruit on the finish

NV Champagne Mandois Rose Grand Reserve
Price : $61.50    Sale $54.12
Slightly salmon colored, the Brut Rosé Grande Réserve has nose of red fruits, cherries, strawberries and pomegranates and is full-bodied on the palate.
Blend: 60% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Meunier

2023 Ultimate Rose Provence 3 Liter
Price : $127.50  Sale $112.20
Price : $24.00    Sale $21.12  (750ml)
Delicate vibrant pale pink that has copper tinges. A unique combination of classic Provençal raspberry, blood orange, berry pie, fresh violet and geranium.

2023 Jacques Dumont Sancerre Rose    
Price : $36.75    Sale $32.34
Salmon color, limpid and brilliant. Nice nose pinoté of red fruits and spices with a powerful and structured mouth.

2023 Chateau Miraval 'Studio by Miraval' Rose IGP Mediterranee, France

Price: $15.75                     Sale $13.86

Rosé Studio is a pale pink colour with great clarity. The nose is an explosion of freshness with notes of citrus and fresh fruit. Its elegant palate offers plenty acidity with floral and iodized notes supported by grapefruit zest on the finish which brings a little hint of impertinence, typical of Studio.

2023 CHATEAU MIRAVAL COTES DE PROVENCE AOC ROSE

Price: $25.50                     Your Price: $22.44                Quantity in Stock: 6

Rose is issued from the domains best parcels (Muriers, Longue, Romarin) as well as from a selection of vineyards close to the village of Correns, this wine comes from a blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah and rolle. The Syrah is vinified by signee, the other varieties by direct pressing. About 5% of the cuvee with batonnage.

Chateau Miraval's exclusive valley location embodies an exceptional terroir. Terroir is the expression of the soil, the climate and history of the land- the essence of the wine. At an altitude of 350 meters the vines are privileged to enjoy warm, sunny days and cool nights, bringin freshness and balance to the wines. The natural  clay and chalk soils are important in retaiming vital water supple while at the samt ime draining excess water, contributing to healty grape maturation.

In 1970, the well-known jazz pianist and composer Jacques Loussier took ownership of Chateau Miraval, turning it into a recording studio- Le Studio de Miraval. There, a number of famous musicians like Pink Floyd, Sting, Sade, The Cranberries and The Gipsy King came to record music. Today, Chateau Miraval is a summer residence of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, who have given impetus to the heart of the estate as a place dedicated to the arts- music, cinema, theatre, local food and fine wine.

NV CHAMPAGNE LALLIER ROSE GRAND CRU CHAMPAGNE

Price: $86.75                     Your Price: $76.34

A pretty bouquet of raspberry and strawberry fruit on the nose, this wine spends 4 years on the lees and they use the saignee method of production 70% and the blending method 30% blending process so a very unique technique used here a combination of both. This cuvee was disgorged in October 2014 so this is mostly 2009 vintage as the base. Pretty red berry fruit on the nose, rapsberry and strawberry with rose petal floral notes and a light briny mineral character to the aromas. This wine has a nice freshness and that chalky sea shell like mineral character through the finish, pretty rasberry and red cherry fruit, nice structure here and a bit of tannins on the finish. Finish 45+ Excellent +

Menu
Pizza with Goat Cheese, fresh Basil and lemon Zest
Tuna Tartar Tacos served with diced Cucumber and Basil Aioli
Mini Chicken Quesadilla with Avocado Sour Creme
Pork Belly bites with Honeyed Orange Marmalade
Salmon Sliders

The fee for this tasting which includes all of the wines on this offering and more!!  is $75 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com