![]() ![]() In a pacesetting move, Ménage à Trois fused Zinfandel, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignonlong before blends were a trend in the U.S. TASTING NOTESĮxtracted aromas of crushed cherry and spring rhubarb pie are delicately framed by seasoned French Oak. The entry is vibrant and powerful, which leads to luscious flavors of wild strawberry that perfectly rounds out the mid-palate. Helena, California in 1996 with a convention-shattering blend of three red varietals. After harvest, the fruit is cold-soaked for 30 days to help further concentrate the wine, then fermented and aged in Maury. Tough soil, strong winds, and hot days push the vines and cause shatter, or coulure, in the grape clusters, naturally thinning fruit from the vines and producing more intensely concentrated flavors. Though nutrient-poor, it retains heat well, allowing the slow-ripening grenache to reach full maturity through cool nights. The Hillside Grenache vines were planted over 60 years ago in Black Schist, a state-like, rocky soil common to the are. Shatter, Dave Phinney and Joel Gott’s first collabortive effort, comes from the small town of Maury in the Roussillon Region of France. Needless to say they won’t last long – so stop by and ask us about it! 2011 Shatter Grenache Of course, it is allocated to restaurants only – however, we pulled a few strings and got a case for the store! We only managed to acquire twelve bottles, eight of which are for sale. Okay wine enthusiasts – here’s one for you! We tasted this beauty at The Boston Wine Expo this year and loved it. Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours. Using a wooden spoon, lightly muddle the blueberries and mint. In a large pitcher, combine the sugar syrup with the lime juice, blueberries, and mint leaves.Set a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl and strain the watermelon juice, pressing gently on the solids to extract as much juice as possible. In a blender, puree the watermelon until smooth.3/4 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves, plus 8 sprigs for garnish.2 cups diced seedless watermelon (1 pound).It’s a little more work than I like to do for a summer sipper – but it just reeled me in with watermelon and tequila! And do you know what doesnt break and shatter all over the floor for. ![]() This scrumptious cocktail is courtesy of Food & Wine Magazine (one of my favorite sources for new yummy drinks). On the value side try the Joel Gott Chard from CA or the Fox Run from the Finger Lakes.
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