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Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Wine Tasting this Monday, February 8th!



Wine Tasting, Monday, February 8th!
Stonehedge Inn & Spa
Wines will be available for pick up Saturday, February 13th, just in time for Valentine's Day!

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ArtworkLooking for something special to do with your Valentine this year?  We welcome you and your special someone to join us on Monday, February 8th as we release our 'Top 25' Wines for February. 
 
All wine tastings run from 6:30pm - 8:30pm, on a flow basis.  Join us when you can!  Light hors d'oeuvres will be served.  There will be a $20.00 charge for all tastings. However, we will be pleased to apply this amount to your purchase of at least one case of wine on the evening of the event. To make your reservation, please contact us at 978-649-4400 or via email at stonehedgecellars@stonehedgeinnandspa.com
Table 1
2008 Neil Ellis, "Sincerely", Sauvignon Blanc, South Africa
Bright, pale yellow. Cool aromas of citrus peel, gooseberry, licorice and pepper, with a whiff of tropical fruits. Round but dry, with classic, pure varietal flavors of gooseberry and pepper. This dense, textured wine finishes with sneaky length.
$9.99 per bottle
$102.00 per case

2008 Elk Cove, Pinot Gris, Oregon
The 2008 Elk Cove Vineyards Pinot Gris starts out with sweet and unctuous aromatics while showing crispness on the palate with citrus and grapefruit. True to Elk Cove Vineyards' style, a rich mouth feel leads to a full and satisfying balanced finish.
Food Pairing:  From Salmon and Main-Course Salads to Asian and Thai influenced Dishes
$15.99 per bottle
$163.00 per case

2008 Vina Morande, Merlot, Pionero Series, Chile
An intense violet.  Aromas of blackberries, green pepper, blueberries, chocolate and coffee.  Notes of fresh herbs and spice with a soft rounded finish.
Food Pairing:  Italian Dishes
$9.49 per bottle
$97.00 per case

2008 Dragani, Montepulciano D'Abruzzo, Riserva Selva de Canon
It has a garnet-red color with purple reflections.
On the nose it has a persistent mouth feel, there are outstanding notes of small red berries turning into main vanilla notes. It has a very structured, full and soft taste, the tannin is sweet and persistent, the aftertaste is fruity with a final cocoa note.
$10.99 per bottle
$112.00 per case

Colores del Sol, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
The wine has been crafted in a distinct style, combining cutting-edge winemaking skills with the authenticity and singular charm of the Malbec grape. It offers elegant aromatics, and a palate which frames bright, fresh fruit flavors in a medium-bodied structure.
$11.99 per bottle
$122.00 per case

Table 2
2007 Four Graces, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Reminiscent of wild mushrooms and blackberries, luscious damson and warm red roses, the 2007 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is vibrant and delicious in its youth yet has the soft, focused tannins to suggest ageing with grace.
Food Pairing:  Truffled Wild Mushroom Spaghetti
$29.99 per bottle
$306.00 per case

2008 Pavilion, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, California
The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon is rich, dark wine with mixed aromas of bright fruit, violets, ripe black berries. This full bodied wine has explosive flavor of condensed dark plum followed by soft tannins and lightly toasted French oak to complete the gentle, lingering finish.
$16.99 per bottle
$173.00 per case

2005 Bradford Mountain, Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, California
This wine is dense and brooding with a bounty of intense, dark fruits. Mocha and coffee bean peek from beneath a layer of bramble berry, blueberry and boysenberry fruit. The taste is rich, vivid and concentrated, while at the same time seamless with gentle, integrated tannins.
Food Pairing:  Kansas City Style Barbecue, Chili and Cornbread
$22.49 per bottle
$229.00 per case

2006 Rockbare, Shiraz, McLaren Vale, Australia
A combination of uber ripe plums and dark cherries, overlaid with noticeable concentrations of very fine oaks and licorice on the nose.  This wine is dense and it's a blockbuster. Your taste buds are pile driven with an onslaught of super ripe, super rich, black berry fruits and exotic spices. The tongue heavy palate also carries with it ripe cherries, plums and black olives. The oak only just manages to poke its head above the tidal wave of McLaren.
Food Pairing:  Rib Eye Steak
$19.99 per bottle
$204.00 per case


2006 Domaine Tinel, Chateauneuf du Pape, France
Clean medium dark color, with an earthy, tarry nose that carries over on to the palate with a deep, dark black fruit core. Big and chewy; very well structured, with a fine future ahead of it, so be patient and see what it's like at around 10 years of age.
$39.99 per bottle
$408.00 per case

Table 3
2008 Firestone, Chardonnay, Discovery Series, California
Bright straw yellow in color, the 2008 California Chardonnay exhibits aromas of apple, pear, melon, lemon and honey with slight caramel undertones from the oak aging. On the palate, moderate acidity balances creamy notes of ripe pears, melons and caramel, with a bright and lingering finish of citrus and minerals.
Food Pairing:  Sautéed and Grilled Seafood, Pasta with Cream Sauce, Light Salads and Roasted Chicken
$9.99 per bottle
$102.00 per case

2007 Geschwister Simon, Ockenfener Scharzberg, Riesling, Germany
A local product from a small village on the Saar river called Ockfen
. Ockfen has about 700 inhabitants and of the agricultural used land of 246 ha about 90 ha are under vines on very steep slopes. The wines from this location are very dry, minerally and fruity with a good structure.
Food Pairing:  Seafood, Spicy Foods
$9.99 per bottle
$102.00 per case

2009 Bodega Lurton, Malbec, Uco Valley, Argentina
Notes of cherry & leather with full, round mouth-feel.
Food Pairing:  Beef or Other Grilled Meats
$9.99 per bottle
$102.00 per case

2007 Firestone, Cabernet Sauvignon, Discovery Series, California
Deep ruby in color, the 2007 California Cabernet Sauvignon has classic aromas of black plum, cassis and espresso. Flavors of black licorice, smoked meat, ripe plum and mocha are complimented by soft tannins and a plush mouth feel. The finish lingers with notes of sweet spice and smoke.
Food Pairing:  Well Marbles Meats, Creamy Cheese and Dark Chocolate
$9.99 per bottle
$102.00 per case

2006 Principe Corsini, Birillo Rosso, Tuscany, Italy
A blend of Cabernet & Merlot from Southern Tuscany with aromas of black fruit, chocolate and spice with elegant soft tannins. 
Food Pairing:  Roasted Meats and a variety of Cheeses such as Gruyere, Sharp Cheddar and Parmigianino Reggiano
$16.99 per bottle
$173.00 per case

Table 4
2008 Hyatt, Riesling, Yakima Valley, Washington State
$9.99 per bottle
$102.00 per case

2006 Graziano, Monte Volpe, Primo Rosso, Mendocino, California
This wine has a dark purple-garnet color, with jammy aromas and flavors of ripe blackberries, raspberries and plums. Rich full flavors, ripe tannins and a seamless balance that carries through a long, lingering finish. This enticing wine is for immediate enjoyment or one that will reward the patience of cellaring.
$11.99 per bottle
$122.00 per case

2006 Graziano, Zinfandel, Mendocino, California
This vintage displays a rich dark purple garnet color and deep aromas of raspberry, wild strawberry, spicy white pepper with hints of toasty oak. Uplifting flavors of ripe raspberry and earth combine to give this full-bodied Zinfandel a generous mouth feel. Rich full tannins and mouthwatering acidity dance across the palate into a long, lingering elegant finish.
Food Pairing:  Garlic and Rosemary Seasoned Lamb Chops, Italian Sausage, or Spicy Tomato Pasta Dishes
$15.99 per bottle
$163.00 per case

2005 Hyatt, Merlot, Yakima Valley, Washington State
$10.99 per bottle
$112.00 per case

NV Trentadue, Chocolate Amore Port, Sonoma, California  (375 ml.)
$24.99 per bottle
$255.00 per case

Table 5
2007 Mirassou, Riesling, California
The 2007 Mirassou California Riesling is distinctly soft and approachable yet crisp and fruit forward.  The wine offers aromas of peach, apricots and spice with intense fruit flavors and red apple and peach.  As a result of the naturally firm acid levels, this wine is crisp and delicately structured.
Food Pairing:  Richly Sauced Poultry or Seafood
$13.99 per bottle
$143.00 per case

2008 McWilliam's Hanwood, Pinot Noir, Australia
This wine features ripe cherry fruit aromas highlighted by a plush dark berry palate with fine tannins to enrich the wine's smooth texture. 
Food Pairing:  Roast Duck or Grilled Tuna
$12.99 per bottle
$133.00 per case

2007 Santa Carolina, Carmenere Reserva, Chile
Intense bluish red in color.  The fruity, elegant nose surprises with notes of ripe figs and mild tobacco.  Seductively well rounded tannins lead to a long and pleasing finish.
Food Pairing:  Pasta, Mediterranean Cuisine, Soft Cheeses
$11.99 per bottle
$122.00 per case

2005 Cameron Hughes, Merlot, Lot 112, Napa Valley, California
Dark, almost blackened crimson color; Aromas of cherry, spice and chocolate spring from the glass underpinned by bright fruit noses of strawberries and plums.  A supple, rich mouth feel coupled with well-integrated oak presents a complex, yet smooth Merlot, perfect for that wintertime cocktail party.
$16.99 per bottle
$173.00 per case

2007 Home Grown Farms, Family Harvest Red, California
Syrah, Barbera, Petite Sirah...Approximately a third of each, field-blend-style, but we keep stirring the pot till it tastes right, so the proportions are liable to change...
$14.99 per bottle
$153.00 per case
Table 1
2008 Neil Ellis, "Sincerely", Sauvignon Blanc, South Africa
Bright, pale yellow. Cool aromas of citrus peel, gooseberry, licorice and pepper, with a whiff of tropical fruits. Round but dry, with classic, pure varietal flavors of gooseberry and pepper. This dense, textured wine finishes with sneaky length.
$9.99 per bottle
$102.00 per case

2008 Elk Cove, Pinot Gris, Oregon
The 2008 Elk Cove Vineyards Pinot Gris starts out with sweet and unctuous aromatics while showing crispness on the palate with citrus and grapefruit. True to Elk Cove Vineyards' style, a rich mouth feel leads to a full and satisfying balanced finish.
Food Pairing:  From Salmon and Main-Course Salads to Asian and Thai influenced Dishes
$15.99 per bottle
$163.00 per case

2008 Vina Morande, Merlot, Pionero Series, Chile
An intense violet.  Aromas of blackberries, green pepper, blueberries, chocolate and coffee.  Notes of fresh herbs and spice with a soft rounded finish.
Food Pairing:  Italian Dishes
$9.49 per bottle
$97.00 per case

2008 Dragani, Montepulciano D'Abruzzo, Riserva Selva de Canon
It has a garnet-red color with purple reflections.
On the nose it has a persistent mouth feel, there are outstanding notes of small red berries turning into main vanilla notes. It has a very structured, full and soft taste, the tannin is sweet and persistent, the aftertaste is fruity with a final cocoa note.
$10.99 per bottle
$112.00 per case

Colores del Sol, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
The wine has been crafted in a distinct style, combining cutting-edge winemaking skills with the authenticity and singular charm of the Malbec grape. It offers elegant aromatics, and a palate which frames bright, fresh fruit flavors in a medium-bodied structure.
$11.99 per bottle
$122.00 per case

Table 2
2007 Four Graces, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Reminiscent of wild mushrooms and blackberries, luscious damson and warm red roses, the 2007 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is vibrant and delicious in its youth yet has the soft, focused tannins to suggest ageing with grace.
Food Pairing:  Truffled Wild Mushroom Spaghetti
$29.99 per bottle
$306.00 per case

2008 Pavilion, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, California
The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon is rich, dark wine with mixed aromas of bright fruit, violets, ripe black berries. This full bodied wine has explosive flavor of condensed dark plum followed by soft tannins and lightly toasted French oak to complete the gentle, lingering finish.
$16.99 per bottle
$173.00 per case

2005 Bradford Mountain, Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, California
This wine is dense and brooding with a bounty of intense, dark fruits. Mocha and coffee bean peek from beneath a layer of bramble berry, blueberry and boysenberry fruit. The taste is rich, vivid and concentrated, while at the same time seamless with gentle, integrated tannins.
Food Pairing:  Kansas City Style Barbecue, Chili and Cornbread
$22.49 per bottle
$229.00 per case

2006 Rockbare, Shiraz, McLaren Vale, Australia
A combination of uber ripe plums and dark cherries, overlaid with noticeable concentrations of very fine oaks and licorice on the nose.  This wine is dense and it's a blockbuster. Your taste buds are pile driven with an onslaught of super ripe, super rich, black berry fruits and exotic spices. The tongue heavy palate also carries with it ripe cherries, plums and black olives. The oak only just manages to poke its head above the tidal wave of McLaren.
Food Pairing:  Rib Eye Steak
$19.99 per bottle
$204.00 per case


2006 Domaine Tinel, Chateauneuf du Pape, France
Clean medium dark color, with an earthy, tarry nose that carries over on to the palate with a deep, dark black fruit core. Big and chewy; very well structured, with a fine future ahead of it, so be patient and see what it's like at around 10 years of age.
$39.99 per bottle
$408.00 per case

Table 3
2008 Firestone, Chardonnay, Discovery Series, California
Bright straw yellow in color, the 2008 California Chardonnay exhibits aromas of apple, pear, melon, lemon and honey with slight caramel undertones from the oak aging. On the palate, moderate acidity balances creamy notes of ripe pears, melons and caramel, with a bright and lingering finish of citrus and minerals.
Food Pairing:  Sautéed and Grilled Seafood, Pasta with Cream Sauce, Light Salads and Roasted Chicken
$9.99 per bottle
$102.00 per case

2007 Geschwister Simon, Ockenfener Scharzberg, Riesling, Germany
A local product from a small village on the Saar river called Ockfen
. Ockfen has about 700 inhabitants and of the agricultural used land of 246 ha about 90 ha are under vines on very steep slopes. The wines from this location are very dry, minerally and fruity with a good structure.
Food Pairing:  Seafood, Spicy Foods
$9.99 per bottle
$102.00 per case

2009 Bodega Lurton, Malbec, Uco Valley, Argentina
Notes of cherry & leather with full, round mouth-feel.
Food Pairing:  Beef or Other Grilled Meats
$9.99 per bottle
$102.00 per case

2007 Firestone, Cabernet Sauvignon, Discovery Series, California
Deep ruby in color, the 2007 California Cabernet Sauvignon has classic aromas of black plum, cassis and espresso. Flavors of black licorice, smoked meat, ripe plum and mocha are complimented by soft tannins and a plush mouth feel. The finish lingers with notes of sweet spice and smoke.
Food Pairing:  Well Marbles Meats, Creamy Cheese and Dark Chocolate
$9.99 per bottle
$102.00 per case

2006 Principe Corsini, Birillo Rosso, Tuscany, Italy
A blend of Cabernet & Merlot from Southern Tuscany with aromas of black fruit, chocolate and spice with elegant soft tannins. 
Food Pairing:  Roasted Meats and a variety of Cheeses such as Gruyere, Sharp Cheddar and Parmigianino Reggiano
$16.99 per bottle
$173.00 per case

Table 4
2008 Hyatt, Riesling, Yakima Valley, Washington State
$9.99 per bottle
$102.00 per case

2006 Graziano, Monte Volpe, Primo Rosso, Mendocino, California
This wine has a dark purple-garnet color, with jammy aromas and flavors of ripe blackberries, raspberries and plums. Rich full flavors, ripe tannins and a seamless balance that carries through a long, lingering finish. This enticing wine is for immediate enjoyment or one that will reward the patience of cellaring.
$11.99 per bottle
$122.00 per case

2006 Graziano, Zinfandel, Mendocino, California
This vintage displays a rich dark purple garnet color and deep aromas of raspberry, wild strawberry, spicy white pepper with hints of toasty oak. Uplifting flavors of ripe raspberry and earth combine to give this full-bodied Zinfandel a generous mouth feel. Rich full tannins and mouthwatering acidity dance across the palate into a long, lingering elegant finish.
Food Pairing:  Garlic and Rosemary Seasoned Lamb Chops, Italian Sausage, or Spicy Tomato Pasta Dishes
$15.99 per bottle
$163.00 per case

2005 Hyatt, Merlot, Yakima Valley, Washington State
$10.99 per bottle
$112.00 per case

NV Trentadue, Chocolate Amore Port, Sonoma, California  (375 ml.)
$24.99 per bottle
$255.00 per case

Table 5
2007 Mirassou, Riesling, California
The 2007 Mirassou California Riesling is distinctly soft and approachable yet crisp and fruit forward.  The wine offers aromas of peach, apricots and spice with intense fruit flavors and red apple and peach.  As a result of the naturally firm acid levels, this wine is crisp and delicately structured.
Food Pairing:  Richly Sauced Poultry or Seafood
$13.99 per bottle
$143.00 per case

2008 McWilliam's Hanwood, Pinot Noir, Australia
This wine features ripe cherry fruit aromas highlighted by a plush dark berry palate with fine tannins to enrich the wine's smooth texture. 
Food Pairing:  Roast Duck or Grilled Tuna
$12.99 per bottle
$133.00 per case

2007 Santa Carolina, Carmenere Reserva, Chile
Intense bluish red in color.  The fruity, elegant nose surprises with notes of ripe figs and mild tobacco.  Seductively well rounded tannins lead to a long and pleasing finish.
Food Pairing:  Pasta, Mediterranean Cuisine, Soft Cheeses
$11.99 per bottle
$122.00 per case

2005 Cameron Hughes, Merlot, Lot 112, Napa Valley, California
Dark, almost blackened crimson color; Aromas of cherry, spice and chocolate spring from the glass underpinned by bright fruit noses of strawberries and plums.  A supple, rich mouth feel coupled with well-integrated oak presents a complex, yet smooth Merlot, perfect for that wintertime cocktail party.
$16.99 per bottle
$173.00 per case

2007 Home Grown Farms, Family Harvest Red, California
Syrah, Barbera, Petite Sirah...Approximately a third of each, field-blend-style, but we keep stirring the pot till it tastes right, so the proportions are liable to change...
$14.99 per bottle
$153.00 per case
   
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