Weekly Wines and Beer

Welcome back Noshies Fans! This week we are going to explore the lovely country of Germany and the beautiful wines this land produces.

Up first we are going to try Carl Ehrhard’s Blanc De Noirs (which translates to white of blacks). This process allows wine makers to turn red wine grapes into white wine. The way this process works is when red grapes are pressed and the juice is allowed to ferment after being separated from the skins, the result is white wine, referred to as “blanc de noirs” meaning a white wine from dark grapes. This elegantly created wine is dry and crisp and with loads of acidity which makes this wine ideal for any cheese, charcuterie, seafood and pasta dishes!

Next on the adventure we are going to try a customer favorite and repeat offender. This Rose comes from Pinot Noir grapes and has a lovely light ruby color. We are going to enjoy a beautiful bouquet of strawberries, raspberries, cherries and some grapefruit. The wine was grown in Germany’s Rhine River Valley giving it’s fresh aroma and zippy finish.

Lastly on the tasting, we are going to try Germany’s favorite grape; Riesling. This vastly planted grape through out the land was once close to eradicated now it is considered the superstar of white wine in the world. On the nose we are going to smell strong notes of honey and honeycomb, strong ripe peaches and a dash of oak, while on the finish the acidity and sweetness of this wine creates a beautiful marriage.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Cheers!

Welcome back for another week of wines! We are trying three different white wines with an emphasis on focusing on different styles and grape varietals.

The first wine on our tasting is from the coveted Patricia Green Cellars and their 2015 Dry Muscat Ottonel. This beautiful bone dry, fragrant and airy Muscat is going to have a lovely bouquet of white peaches, pears and melons. This wine is perfect for a snack night!

Next up, we get to travel to Italy! This Riesling for Cantina Lavis is an aromatic wine is a wine lovers go to. This wine has a tropical bouquet of pineapple, mango and lemon and lime which is not your typical characteristics of a Riesling.

Lastly, we get to travel to Argentina and try a beautiful Torrontes. Argentina’s Torrontes grape produces a highly aromatic dry white wine with a dazzling aromas of honeysuckle, orange blossoms with a beautiful balance of acidity.

See you soon, cheers!

Happy Holiday’s, we hope you have been staying warm and enjoying the company of friends and family! We are going to be exploring France and trying some beautiful red wines with a lot of character and complexities to share with your self or a friend!

First up, we are going to try Les Tris from Beaujolais. This wine is a 100% Gamay which is grown in the most southern part of Burgundy. This wine is going to have an elegant bouquet of strawberries and raspberries with a strong presence of acidity and a low tannin structure.

Next on the docket for the tasting this week is Mont Gravet 100% Carignan. This wine was crafted from a series of selected old vine Carignan grapes from Herault, France. This wine growing region is notorious for it’s calcium rich soils and sandstone pockets which provides a rich and supple growing region. This wine is going to have an elegant mouth feel and will showcase dark red fruit, tobacco notes alongside a generous amount of acidity.

Lastly, on our tasting is Trois Maisons, Bordeaux Blend. This bold blend is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. The Bordeaux growing region has a cool marine coastal climate with mild weather creating some of the world’s finest red wine. This wine is going to showcase dark macerated red fruit with subtle hints of mushroom and earth notes alongside some oak and a dry finish.

Cheers!

Welcome back to another exciting week in the world of wines! This week, we have the pleasure of enjoying some of Germany’s most well known grapes!

To start off the tasting we are going to enjoy a lovely Rose, from Villa Wolf. This Rose comes from Pinot Noir grapes and has a lovely light ruby color. We are going to enjoy a beautiful bouquet of strawberries, raspberries, cherries and some grapefruit. The wine was grown in Germany’s Rhine River Valley giving it’s fresh aroma and zippy finish.

Germany’s most planted grape is Riesling and we could not have a wine tasting featuring Germany without it! We will be enjoying a Karl Josef Riesling. This wine will have a pale straw color with a bouquet of green apples, apricots, lime, lemon and a hint of minerals. This wine is widely versatile in pairing with food or to causally drink daily!

Lastly, we are going to enjoy a Gruner Veltliner from Getrank! This wine can pair with almost anything ranging from cured meats-cheeses-pork-snacks, you name it, just drink this! Once you open this wine, a train of lovely peaches, apples and eucalyptus is going to hit your nose. Also this wine comes in 1 Liter bottles so there is plenty to share!

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

Welcome back to another week of wine tasting! For this week it is all about Washington!

We start in the Walla Walla valley where we find the L’Ecole Winery, which is one of that states’ first family-owned and operated winery that was founded in 1983. The grapes used in this Chenin Blanc were sourced from some of the oldest vineyards in Washington State. This wine has strong pear and green apple notes as well as some lemon and peach on the nose.

Next on the block we travel to the Columbia Valley and visit Proprietary Rock Winery. This Red Blend which consists of 40% Malbec, 40% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon creates a sophisticated and indulgent red blend that has notes of plums, cherries, jam and a hint of minerals.

Lastly for the tasting we stay in the Columbia Valley and visit Patterson Cellars Winery. This dessert wine is 100% Late Harvest Roussanne. This wine shows a beautiful bouquet of apricots, pears, apples, honey and a hint of ginger. This wine is overly rich and should be served with a slight chill.

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Welcome back for our weekly wine tasting. This week we will be exploring France!

To start off our tasting we will be enjoying Chateau Coupe-Roses. This beautiful Red Wine blend features Carignan , Grenache and Syrah. This indulgent and bold red wine comes from small farms in a mountainous region in Minervois. This wine is grown from vines planted in limestone soils in the Mediterranean.

Following the Chateau Coupe-Roses, we have Domaine Ruet. This 100% Gamay is going to be a light, smooth, dry and acidic wine boasting raspberry, cherries and strawberries with a hint of chocolate, oak and espresso.

To finish off the French wine tasting this week we the famous Sauternes from Chateau Les Guizats. This dessert wine features Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. This wine is going to be a bold, sweet and slightly acidic wine with notes of apricots, peaches, oranges, marmalade, oak and hints of vanilla. Perfect company with any cobbler, pie or cheesecake (or by itself)!

Hello folks! On our wine journey we are exploring some of Chile’s unique and terroir focused wineries!

To start this week’s tasting we are going to enjoy a 100% Sauvignon Blanc from Bodega. This winery is really unique in the sense that their grapes are grown on volcanic soil. On the nose we are going to enjoy a bouquet of ripe banana and pineapple and a hint of vanilla.

Next on the docket we have a Montes Malbec, which is a 100% Malbec, grown in the Valle De Colchagua. This wine is fruit forward and is aged in French Oak for 6 months. When we drink this wine we are going to smell an intense amount of strawberry and blackberry jam with notes of cocoa and coffee.

Lastly, for our tasting we are going to enjoy the Bodega Carmenere Reserva. This silky smooth medium bodied wine truly showcases Chile’s soil and it reflects in this fruit forward and well balanced Carmenere.

Ready to try some of Portugal’s finest? Come in on Thursday and enjoy a taste of Portugal here in the Palouse.

Starting off the tasting we are trying Aplanta, which is a red wine blend. This wine is showcasing some of Portugal’s indigenous grapes, 80% Aragonez and 20% Alicante Bouschet. This wine is going to please all the Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec lovers. This wine is going to pair lovely with any grilled meat.

Next on the tasting we are going to enjoy some Casa De Mouraz. Mouraz is a little village in the heart of the Dao Region where this winery farms their grapes in a holistic and ecological manner for generations. This wine showcases some of Portugal’s many indigenous grapes creating a well balanced and refined taste on the palate with an elegant and lively finish.

What is a Portuguese wine tasting without the Port? Let’s finish the tasting with a lovely splash of Ramos Pinto Tawny!