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It"s Friday, May 17, at The Wine Cabinet!
The PGA Championship has begun in Long Island, NY (pronounced long guy land) and it has proven true so far that only guys who are hitting it long are competing! While most of the field agreed with the sign at left ("Only the most highly skilled"), Brooks Koepka set a record by firing a 63 on the first day.
Now, you"re saying to yourself - So What?
Well, it"s rumored that Brooks likes to have nicely turned BBQ Ribs before a major tournament and it is National BBQ Month!
AND we have have all you need at The Wine Cabinet to make your barbecue and your enjoyment of the golf tourney as enjoyable as possible.
If you didn"t get a bottle of the fantastic St. Emilion yesterday, you should call quickly, Rande may still have a few bottles available for our very loyal patrons to pick up.
You can have it with your Ribeye steak tomorrow evening!
Of course, we"re kicking off the weekend with a dazzling array of fine wines selected by Fran Kysela and presented by Melissa Graeff - a relatively new red that you have voted with your wallet as a favorite currently!
 Tomorrow, Fabio Marrone joins us again with an amazing array of luscious wines from Italy. More about that tomorrow.
As usual, we"ll have a selection of new brews on the tasting table as well.
Many of you prefer a chilled beer with your BBQ, so we have the best available!
All par for the course at The Wine Cabinet!!
If that"s not enough, we still have a few seats available for our Pinot Heaven class next Tuesday.
But you better call right now because we only have 3 or 4 seats left for what may turn out to be the most popular class of the year!!
And after May, only one class remains until our summer vacation!
We look forward to seeing you this evening and every day this weekend!
Upcoming Special Events!!
Tuesday, May 21, The Wine Club - Pinot Heaven with Mark Luna
Tuesday, June 18, The Wine Club - Summer Whites and Rose" with Melissa Graeff
You"ll find more information on our website.
Don"t Wait!! Sign up for your favorite special event today!!
Our tasting starts at 5:00 today.
Kate, Natalie, Heidi, Kathy, Susie, Beth
Bill, Steve, Nate, Ben, Rande and Mike
5:00 - 8:00 pm!!
Kysela Pere et Fils, Importers
Melissa Graeff
The Wines!!
Lima Vinho Verde 2017 $9.99
80% Loureiro and 20% Trajadura
Vinho Verde (green wine) is not "green" per se, but rather a wine that was bottled very young to preserve the fresh and crisp fruit character and a little bit of spritz!
Lima has aromas of stone fruit, lime, juicy green apple and crisp pear.
Palacio de Fefinanes Albarino 2018 $21.99
Founded in 1904, Palacio de Fefiñanes is housed inside a spectacular baronial palace which sits on the lovely main square of coastal Cambados.
They are pioneers in the production of a singular variety - the expressive Albariño grape from the Salnés Valley where they devote all their efforts.
The wine exhibits fresh fruit aromas of apricot and peach slices with notes of lemon and green apple.
Venancio de Costa Lima, Palmela Reserva 2015 $14.99
Made from the most widely planted red grape in Portugal (Castelao).
This wine possesses an intense garnet color, complex nose with touches of ripe fruit, jam and spices, full-bodied flavor and a very balanced finish.
Palacio del Burgo Rioja Crianza 2015 $15.99
90 Points Vinous
Red ruby colored wine with violet tones; well-balanced, black fruit, vanilla and coconut flavors. Powerful, complex and silky smooth...classic old style Rioja.
90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano aged in American oak for 12 months.
Palacio del Burgo Rioja Reserva 2014 $24.99
92 Points Vinous, 91 Points Jeb Dunnuck, 90 Points James Suckling
85% Tempranillo, 10% Garnacha, and 5% Carignan
The wine is matured for 20 months in American oak barrels which imparts warm baking spice notes to the wine.
Black pepper and vanilla flavors and some mature black fruit taste too. Structured and balanced with a pronounced flavor intensity.
The Beers!!
Warsteiner Pilsener, 6 pack $11.99
The Warsteiner Brewery was founded in 1753, and today is one of the largest privately held breweries in Germany.
Its flagship is the Warsteiner brand, one of Germany’s leading premium pilsener brands.
A refreshing, pale golden pilsener with a clean taste perfectly balanced with hints of barley malt, subtle bottom fermenting yeast tones and mild hoppy bitterness.
Quality hops. Brewing barley. Natural spring water.
Firestone Bretta-Weisse, 375ml, $15.99
Soft cereal and Oak flavors are enveloped by a firm acidity and tartness. The finish is dry and crisp; a thoroughly enjoyable beverage. At 4.9% ABV, one could imagine enjoying several Bretta Weisse’s in the Tiergarten, or anywhere else. This Berliner Weisse inspired Wheat beer was aged in 1700 gal French Oak horizontal foeders for 8 months.
Allagash Tripel Reserve, 750ml, $9.99
9.0% ABV
Tripel is a term used by brewers or people mainly in the Low Countries, some other European countries, and the U.S. to describe a strong pale ale, loosely in the style of Westmalle Tripel.
Pours pale yellow, big white head. Aroma is passionfruit, guava, some honey, yeast. Taste is rich honey, a bit of tang, almost sweet.
Passion fruit with subtle notes of banana and honey. Mouthfeel is very smooth, surprisingly heavy for the appearance. Alcohol not evident.
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