Holiday Food and Wine Tasting
Bin 604 Wine Sellers

1. Oysters Rockefeller

J-M Sorbe, Reuilly “La Commanderie” 2002 $11.99
This is a great Sauvignon Blanc from the Western end of the Loire Valley. The wine’s light body and intense lemon and mineral character makes it match well with the oysters.

Chateau La Mothe du Barry “Cuvee French Kiss” 2002,
Entre-Deux-Mers $8.99
Dry, crisp, refreshing blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon from Bordeaux.

2. Osetra Caviar

Pacific Echo Brut NV, Mendocino, $17.99
Sparkling wine is always the quintessential match for caviar. This well-balanced example is produced by the California branch of Veuve Clicquot.

Domaine Thevenot-Le Brun & Fils, Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Nuits “Clos du Vignon” 2002, $16.99
Ripe, crisp, and refreshing Chardonnay from a region of Burgundy little-known for their whites.

3. Smoked Salmon

Gruet Blanc de Noirs, New Mexico, $14.99
Mouth-filling sparkling white wine made from black grapes.

Meyer-Fonne Edelzwicker 2001, Alsace $11.99
Absolutely delicious blend of several varietals with an attractive richness and spiciness.

4. Pepper crusted breast of Duck

Les Vins du Moulin1999 Bourgogne Rouge $17.99
Silken red fruit and subtle spice from a super vintage for red Burgundy. The wine’s earthy character makes it particularly food-friendly.

Ermitage du Pic St. Loup, Coteaux du Languedoc 2001 $12.99
A terrific blend of Grenache and Syrah exhibiting a deep purple color, aromas of blue and blackberries, smoke, and a hint of pepper. The texture is smooth with ripe, soft tannins and an excellent layering of flavors. Quite enjoyable with comfort and bistro foods.

5. Dry Cured Sausages

Scaliere 2001 Rosso, Salento $9.99
Made from the Nagro Amaro grape, this Italian red is wonderfully smoky.

Moletierri Irpinia Rosso 2001, Campania $15.99
A young vine Aglianico from the greatest vineyards in Taurasi. This robust red has lots of black fruits and is great with a variety of rich meats.

6. Artisan Cheese Display

Stanley Brothers “Thoroughbred” Cabernet 1998, Barossa $19.99
Rich, full-throttle Cabernet, overflowing with black currants and bold black cherry flavors with huge body. Not for those afraid of flavor!

Stanley Brothers “John Hancock” Shiraz 1996, Barossa $19.99
The Stanley Brothers are being sued for using the John Hancock logo but, in truth, the big insurance company should reward them for putting a solid product behind the name.

7. Brie Stuffed with Adriatic Fig Spread

Trevor Jones Shiraz Tawny “AA160", Barossa $22.99
Flavors and aromas of fig and a touch of prune make for a moving experience in this Ozzie sweetie.