Special wine tastings just for the students of GEOG 4054
February 18, 2016
| Tonnino
Grillo 2014 Regular Price $14 Sale $7.95 Sicily, Italy |
Wine Spectator
Fruit-forward and tangy, this light-bodied, snappy white offers flavors of guava, apricot, candied grapefruit zest and stone. Drink now. 20,000 cases made. |
| Palacio de Bornos
Verdejo 2013 Regular Price $12 Sale $5.95 Rueda, Spain |
89 – Wine Enthusiast
Zesty and clean, with pure grapefruit and passion fruit aromas. It’s charged up but perfectly balanced, with bright, focused citrus and pineapple flavors. Lemony acidity keeps the finish rolling, then throw in some chive and fresh greens and you have a spot-on Verdejo. |
| Indwe
Pinotage 2013 Regular Price $12 Sale $5.95 South Africa |
Robert Parker
“A disclaimer: I have never cared much for Pinotage, the indigenous South African grape variety, but this 2013 Pinotage from Indwe, named after the country’s national bird, the blue crane, comes across like a light Pinot Noir. Subtle notes of cherries, spice and forest floor are followed by a round, light to medium-bodied, pure, seductive, well-crafted wine.” Drink now-2016. |
| Codirosso
Chianti 2014 Regular Price $13 Sale $7.95 Tuscany, Italy |
Ruby red color with purple reflections. Intense vinous bouquet with hints of violets and dark cherry fruit. The flavor is full of ripe fruit and a hint of spice. It is well balanced and dry. The finish is persistent and satisfying. |
| Crane Lake
Gewürtztraminer 2013 $5.95 California |
Slightly high-toned notions of rose petal mingle with lemon on nose and palate of this lightly sweet, richly textured yet balanced Gewürztraminer. This is not as heady as you may expect and will be a treat with spicy Asian dishes. Lychee and rose petal make another very fetching appearance on the finish. |