Christmas EVE Tasting!
California Pioneers
Since we are closed for Christmas, come enjoy a special yule tidings tasting on Tuesday! We sample a slew of wines from California pioneers. A banger of a bubble from Mendocino, the oldest winemaker of oak aged Napa Sauvignon Blanc, a fantastic fan favorite red blend from one of the first popular Santa Barbera wineries, and a old school Napa Cabernet idolizing a pioneer in the industry! May we be merry and bright!
@ Humble Vine
TUESDAY, Dec 24th
2-8 PM
Wine Tasting: $25
Scharffenberger Cellars, Sparkling Rose Brut Mendocino, California $33
Scharffenberger Cellars was the first to produce sparkling wine commercially in Mendocino County. That was two years before the French Champagne company Louis Roederer, which eventually purchased Scharffenberger, chose Anderson Valley as the place to expand its hundred year-old family-owned champagne production. This gorgeous wine is a pale salmon hue with integrated aromas of fresh raspberry jam and wild strawberries on a cream covered pastry base. The flavors are layered, round, fresh, fruity and has a long finish.
Robert Mondavi, Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley, California $29
Robert Mondavi starts winemaking in Napa in 1943 with his brother when they purchased Krug winery. He then branched out and started his historic rise in 1966. A true Napa pioneer and trend setter. In this Sauvignon Blanc we find lime, ripe peach, candied orange, and wonderful mineral notes. Aged for seven months in French oak, with 14% of the barrels being new. Because of Mondavi winery the use of oak in Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc is quite common, with many producers employing this technique to add complexity and texture.
Stolpman, La Cuadria Ballard Canyon, California $27
A shop favorite!Santa barbera wines started commercially in 1962. Stolpman Vineyards started in 1988. Stolpman employs its dedicated, passionate vineyard workers year-round. In an effort to provide further stability to their families, the crew “La Cuadrilla” receives the profits of this wine! A coating of plush fruit fills the mouth prior to lifted freshness fruits rising again towards the finish. The red fruits fill a spectrum from firm cherry to riper berry coulis. Subtle acidity married with the red berry fruit and loamy, silky tannin all combine to last in the mouth for minutes in a delicately balanced, feathered finish 60% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 5% Mourvèdre, 5% Sangiovese.
Brendel, Cabernet Sauvignon “Coopers Reed” Napa Valley, California $34
Leon Brendel started making wines in Napa in 1940 for Freemark Abbey! He eventually sold most of his vineyards to Heitz cellars. Years later this company carries on his legacy. This wine is a nod to old school Napa Valley Cabernet with a fresh twist. Utilizing organic grapes being sourced from the pristine valley floor vineyards. This wine ages slowly in large oak casks that assist in showcasing the incredible purity of fruit and freshness when it hits the palate. Fresh aromas of eucalyptus and vibrant red and black fruits. The palate follows the nose and finishes with nice tannins.
