Event

Friday Tasting - The Robins Cellars, Liz Van Wazer

Friday, February 02, 2018

Time: 05:00pm - 08:00pm

Type: Wine Tasting

Location: The Wine Cabinet

Event Free

 

Every weekend we have free tastings that give you a chance to explore the wide word of wines! 

Each Friday we try to start your weekend off with a sampling of fine wines and beers that will allow you to relax into your "days off" with a positive note. Always a gathering of friends and neighbors and good conversation.

Come in this weekend and visit with us!


The Wines!!


Terre del Fun Pinot Grigio 2015 @12.99
Cantine Monfort’s history is deeply tied to Lorenzo Simoni and his family. In 1945 his grandfather Giovanni, his son, and his two brothers set up the Simoni family winery in Palù di Giovo in Trentino’s Valle di Cembra where they sold wines made from grapes from their own vineyards as well as grapes they bought from other farmers in the area. By 1951 they were able to move to larger premises and in 1965 they bought the cellars of Palazzo Monfort where they stored their cement tanks and oak casks. In 1977 Lorenzo’s father and eventually Lorenzo and his brother Michele took over the winery. In the late 90’s they rebuilt the cellar and added a large room of stainless steel vats and 500 liter casks as well as the prestigious French barriques. With his sense of innovation and without forgetting the past, and in his quest to continue to produce incredible wines and pay homage to the history of his native Trentino today Lorenzo works together with his son Federico in a new project to revive old indigenous vines and plants that old documents have indicated were abandoned at the end of the 19th century.

Locations CA-4 White Blend $19.99
A blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier and Roussane. Immediately, a nose of lemon zest, citrus, and a touch of honey lead to a bright and crisp entry complemented by an encompassing nectar mouth feel. A ripe stone fruit mid palate of apricots and peaches combine with an evolving crème custard coating. It finishes with a subtle minerality and a lychee texture, making this an ideal summertime wine.

Block Nine Pinot Noir 2016 $15.99
Our family started Block Nine in response to changes in the Pinot Noir market. Demand for moderately priced Pinot Noir has spiked over the last few years. Large, mass marketed brands brought most of the Pinot to the market leaving consumers with few choices of smaller production Pinot Noir from California. After completing his Enology degree at UC Davis, Larry Levin spent seventeen years at Dry Creek Vineyard. He has since covered the globe by making wine in New Zealand, Chile, and Australia across all price points and styles. For the previous nine years Larry was head of winemaking at Icon Estates where he oversaw the Franciscan, Mt. Veeder, Robert Mondavi, Estancia, Ravenswood, and Quintessa brands.

Cigar Box Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 $12.99
Cigar Box Cabernet is full-bodied stylish wine that displays rich ripe fruit characteristics. Plum, cherry, blackberry, blueberry, warm spice, vanilla and tobacco characters are supported by fine tannins. This is a killer Cabernet that will please even the most jaded amongst you!


Locations E-4 Red $19.99
A blend of Grenache/Garnacha, Tempranillo, Monastrell, and Carignan/Cariñena. An alluring cast of blooming crimson and deep red shades are immediately present in the glass. Complimenting the appearance is an impressive intensity on the nose with elevated dark cherry and exotic spice notes. The entry is rich with youthful berry compote, floral, and plum flavors, complimented with bright acidity. The finish is expansive and pleasing with a persistent mocha tinge and silky tannins.