Weekly Wines and Beer

Welcome back folks to another week of wine tasting here at Noshies. This week we are going to be exploring different Chardonnay’s from around the world.

To start off the tasting we are going to be trying a Chardonnay from California. J. Lohr 2020 Arroyo Vista is going to have a pronounced bouquet of pears, honey crisp apples with an elegant finish of butter and oak. This winery in California is committed to sustainability and was an early adopter of sustainable practices and helped pave the way on environmental conscious methods and certifications.

Next, we are going to Italy to try a Chardonnay from Cantina La-Vis. This elegantly crafted wine boasts aromas of apricots, peaches, honey, butter and a hint of oak. This wine is highly unique since Northern Italy is predominately red wine country however there is a small batch of high quality white wine that is produced. This wine is no exception!

Lastly on the tasting we have a Chardonnay from Pays France. These wine grapes are grown on the Mediterranean coast to Provence. The wines that come out of this region are highly aromatic, crisp and clean. This producer stays true to the Old World methods of making high quality wine that you can enjoy during the spring and summer!

We are looking forward to seeing you at the tasting!

J.Lohr Wildflower Valdiguie, Redentore Pinot Grigio, and M.De Ligny Rose Brut

Welcome back folks to another week of wine tasting at Noshies. This week we are going to enjoy some current release vintages of rose wines from Washington State and France.

To start off the tasting we are going to try a Rose from Washington State. This wine from Smak is made from Sangiovese grapes and in turn creates a lighter bodied rose with a bountiful aroma of vibrant flavors of oranges, mandarins and lemon. This wine is perfectly paired with a cheese plate, poultry or fresh spring veggies!

Up next we travel to France, and we are going to enjoy a Rose from Chateau Terrebonne. This wine boasts aromas of rose petals, strawberries, citrus and stone fruits. This wine is the definition of spring time. You can easily pair this wine with light summer food or by itself.

Lastly, on the tasting we are going to enjoy another French Rose from Domaine De Chateaumar. This wine is a blend of 90% Grenache and 10% Mourvedre which makes this well crafted wine a heavier bodied rose with a vibrant amount of acid and a bouquet of summertime fruits. I highly recommend this wine for summer parties to enjoy with family and friends.

We are looking forward to seeing you this Thursday, cheers!

Welcome back to another week of wine tasting here at Noshies. This week we are going to be exploring Argentina and three different producers showcasing some of Argentina’s most popular grape varietals.

To start off the tasting this week we are going to try a Torrontes. This medium bodied white wine boasts roasted tropical fruits with a hint of jasmine and citrus on the back of the pallet. This grape pairs well with spicy foods, vegetarian dishes and small plates!

Up next we have a Malbec that is certified organic from Mikron. This wine has a strong bouquet of ripe blackberries, boysenberries and strawberries with a hint of cocoa, espresso and leather. This wine would pair nicely with beef, lamb and poultry dishes!

Lastly on the wine tasting this week, we have a Red Blend, rated 94 points by James Suckling. This blend consists of 75% Malbec, 19% Bonarda and 6% Petit Verdot. This producer is very unique given that this house has been making wine since the 1930’s producing some of the finest wines coming out of this region.

We are looking forward to seeing you this Thursday!

Hello everyone! Welcome back to another week of wine tasting. This week we are going to be exploring Chile and the wines that this country produces. We are going to try two different houses including Montes and Bodega Volcanes.

Up first we are going to enjoy a Pinot Noir by Bodega. This wine is going to be lighter in hue of color and body with a strong presence of strawberries, raspberries and cherries. This Pinot will also have a spicy dry finish with a solid amount of complexity to this wine.

Next on the docket, we are going to be enjoying a Malbec from the Montes producer. This producer is one of the highest rated wineries in the country producing some of the most high end wines coming from Chile. This wine has an elegant bouquet with a strong presence of oak, vanilla, dark chocolate, ripe plums and and a hint of smoke and leather. This wine will pair beautifully with osso-buco accompanied with some rice and black beans.

Lastly on the tasting, we are going to try a Carmenere from Bodega. This grape varietal is less common from Chile, however, this beautifully made wine showcases a velvety medium bodied wine. The bouquet of this wine is going to have a strong presence of blackberries, plums, oak, vanilla and chocolate. What makes this producer also unique is that this house plants their grapes on volcanic soil which translates to a more pronounced earthy notes that is well resembled in this wine.

We are looking forward to seeing you this upcoming Thursday, cheers!

Welcome back folks for another week of wine tasting at Noshies. This week our focus is going to be Italy and the beautifully crafted wines that this country produces.

Up first we are going to try a Small Vineyard Discovery wine from Monte Tondo. This Rose has a slight sparkle in it. Right off the bat you get a strong presence of grapefruit and strawberries. This wine would pair perfectly with a light seafood dish or pasta.

Next on the tasting we have a customer favorite, the Cantina La-Vis Riesling. The bouquet of pears, green apples and kiwi are highly present when you first open the wine and pour a glass. This lovely Riesling is going to be drinking on the drier side without the sweetness that one would associate Riesling with. This food friendly wine can be easily paired with most meals and cheese plates or perfect for a snack night.

Lastly on the tasting we are going to try another Small Vineyard Discovery wine from Poggio Vignoso. This Chianti is extremely elegant with a good amount of acid which makes this Chianti a good contender to stash away for a couple years and it will open nicely. The bouquet of dark cherries, strawberries, earthy notes, cigar boxes and leather all come together with a velvety finish. This wine would pair well with a beef stew, steaks or Bolognese.

We look forward to seeing on Thursday from 4-7 PM, cheers!

Welcome back to another week in the world of wines! This week is going to be all about California and the wines that this state produces.

To kick off the tasting we are going to try an unoaked Chardonnay. There are over 100,000 acres in production in California of this varietal. Making this grape the most planted grape varietal in California. This wine is elegantly simple and beautifully made. This unoaked Chardonnay is perfect for everyday consumption with simple aromas of peaches, lemon green apples and a hint of pear.

Up next on the tasting we are going to try Terra’ D’ Oro’s Chenin Blanc & Viognier. This winery is located in the Amador AVA which is well known for their elevation and iron rich volcanic soils. This highly aromatic wine boasts pears, apples, peaches and some tropical fruits. Therefore, this wine is going to be drier and with moderate acidity it makes it a perfect contender for any fish entree and cheese board.

Lastly on the tasting we are going to be enjoying an oaked Chardonnay from Raeburn. The term “Raeburn” is an Old-English which means “the river where one goes to drink”. This wine has an intense bouquet of vanilla cream, oak, strong ripe peaches, vanilla bean and with a high acid content it translates to a beautifully crafted Chardonnay.

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday!

Welcome back for another week of Wine Tasting’s! This week we are going to focus on some new producers to the store from France. These wines show and express loads of character and are a phenomenal expression of French Wines!

To start off the tasting we have a wonderfully crafted 100% Sauvignon Blanc from Chateau Buisson-Redon which is dry, crisp and delightfully refreshing. This wine would be elegantly paired with oysters on the half shell, light seafood dishes or by itself.

Next on the tasting we have a 100% Chardonnay from Bouchard Aine & Fils that has a lovely bouquet of green apple, pears, citrus and a touch of butter and oak. This wine would pair well with cheese boards light pasta or a snack night with some popcorn!

Lastly we have a 2016 Crozes-Hermitage from Guer-Van. This wine is a 100% Syrah with aromas of blackberries, currants, plums, baking spices and a hint of vanilla. One sip of this lovely wine your pallet is enjoying this velvety, luscious wine. This wine has moderate tannin levels with a decent amount of acid, therefore the perfect accompaniment to the wine would be a juicy steak and baked potatoes with all the trimmings!

We are looking forward to seeing you soon, cheers!

Welcome back to Noshies Wine Tastings! This week we are going to be exploring our neighbor, Oregon and some of the wines the state produces.

To start of the tasting we are going to be trying a Pinot Gris from Iris Vineyards. This wine has a luscious bouquet of pears and lemon and a well rounded amount of acidity. This winery is a small lot producer that has a hands on approach to wine making.

The next wine that we will be trying is a Riesling from A to Z vineyards. This lovely light bodied wine is on the drier side. This wine has a bouquet of pears, apples, lemon and grapefruit with a generous amount of acid. This wine is the perfect paring for any ceviche, shellfish and oysters.

Lastly on the tasting, we are going to try the Salem Wine Co’s 2018 Pinot Noir. The grapes from this wine comes from Eola-Amity Hills, which the climate in this region is consistent with warm summers and mild winters. Once you pour some of this Pinot Noir in a glass you immediately smell strawberries, raspberries and blackberries with a hint of leather, vanilla and oak. This wine is beautifully made and is meant to be enjoyed with friends and family.

We look forward to seeing you this Thursday, cheers!

Welcome back folks to another week of Wines of The World. This week we are going to explore South Africa and the beautiful wines this country can offer.

To start the tasting off this week, we are going to try Steenberg’s Sparking Sauvignon Blanc. This delightfully crafted sparking wine is a non-traditional approach to Sauvignon Blanc and we are left with a masterpiece. The bouquet on this wine is roasted stone fruits with citrus notes to round it off. This wine has decent acidity to pair well with seafood and light tapas.

Next off we are going to the house of Frank. This producer, creates a lovely lineup of wines. We are excited to try their Chenin Blanc, which has a lovely aroma of pears, lemons, pineapple and dragon fruit. This wine is on the drier side with loads of character and acidity to pair well with any seafood, cheese and charcuterie board.

Lastly, we are going to enjoy some of Frank’s Shiraz. This wine has a bountiful nose of strawberries and cherries with a dash of plum and vanilla. This Shiraz has a long dry finish perfect for a BBQ!

We are excited to see you Thursday!