Lynne Cool will be guest presenter for the class tomorrow night. This is one you will not want to miss. In addition to exploring the contributions of Italian winemakers to the wine culture of California, Lynne will discuss the much-disputed origins of the Zinfandel grape and it’s relationship to the Primitivo grape of Italy.
Wines will be from both sides of the ocean. From California, there will be two of my favorite Zinfandels from Sonoma County, Seghesio and Trentadue, as well a a wonderful Barbera from Boeger in El Dorado County. From Italy, there will be a Primitivo from Puglia in southern Italy and an outstanding red wine from Friuli in Northern
Italy. This last wine is from a winemaker who was educated in the United States but returned to his winemaking family in Italy taking new world techniques.
There will of course be two cheeses (one creamy and one hard sharp cheese) which were selected to pair well with the wines, as well as plenty of crusty bread.
Please join us for this educational and delicious event!
- 2006 Seghesio Sonoma County Zinfandel – $20
- 2006 A-Mano Puglia, Sicily Primitivo – $13
- 2005 Trentadue Sonoma County Zinfandel – $20
- 2006 Boeger El Dorado, Ca Barbera – $16.50
- 2006 Just Me Friuli, Italy Merlot – $31
Wines from Bell Wine Shop
Cheeses:
- Edel L’Cleron – $18.99
- Cabot XSharp Cheddar – $8.99
Bread and Cheeses from Calvert-Woodley
Thanks Lynne for an interesting take on American-Italian-Italian-American!
My thoughts are as follows:
Seghesio – 2006 not as integrated as the 2005. I say much more of a slow rumble of a dirt track racer versus a Indy car.
A-Mano – Vineyardesq on the palate. Nose for a nose and you better pucker up because you Grandma is about to kiss you.
Trentadue – Interesting for a flurt, but would let the answering machine pick-up. It was what it was for the evening.
Boeger – Soft like the underbelly of Jabba the Hut. Luckly it doesn’t smell like him. My favorite of the evening!
Just Me – Inky and damp. Merlot! You tricked me. Not as good the second night.