Joseph Drouhin Beaujolais Villages 2007 - This excellent Beaujolais from Beaune, France in the heart of Burgundy is made of 100% Gamay grapes. The grapes are picked at the various villages around Beaune, so this wine qualifies for the "villages" classification within the French wine classification system.
This Beaujolais has a refreshing fruit flavor reminiscent of cherries and raspberries with “earthy hints of violets and spice“. It has low tannins and a bright acidity making it an excellent food wine. Maison Joseph Drouhin has been a family run winery for over 130 years. They create exceptional wines from all the terroirs of Burgundy. Drink this Beaujolais now. Though not as tender as Nouveau, Beaujolais Villages’ low tannins suggest that long storing will not improve this wine. Best served slightly chilled-20 to 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
This wine is widely available at PLCB Wine and Spirits stores. Check the PLCB website or call your local store for availability.
http://www.lcb.state.pa.us/ After linking to this page, click on the Product Search icon in the upper right-hand corner. The PLCB product code is 5878.
This is one of the six wines we featured at the Wine after Five, Wine and Dine Seminar at Churchill's on Friday, December 11. At $9.99, this is a great value.
Manatawny Creek Winery Port - We don't usually like port, but this one has become a favorite. It is lighter than many ports and although it is sweet and high in alcohol (for a wine), it is not too sweet and the 18-20% alcohol content is easy to swallow. This port is made from Cabernet Franc, one of the traditional Bordeaux varietals and one of Manatawny's consistently excellent grapes. Great for sipping alone, this wine is at its best paried with dark chocolate. Yummy!
Manatawny's Port is one of the five wines we'll feature at the Wine after Five with Art on the Side Wine Seminar and Networking event at the Gallery on High, Friday, December 18. We'll pair it with wonderful brownies from Company Cakes, a favorite bakery located in Pottstown.
The Manatawny Creek Winery is owned and operated by the Levengood Family and is located just outside of Douglasville, PA in Amity Twp. Mary (mom) is often in the tasting room to guide you through a tasting of their wines. Joanne (the winemaker) and Darvin (dad) are often in the vineyards or winery keeping track of things. Dave (Joanne’s brother) roams the entire farm, helping out where he’s needed the most.
This is one of the several local PA Wineries we highly recommend not just for their wines, but for a wonderful wine tasting experience in their tasting room. They are open seven days a week and do not charge a tasting fee. The staff is friendly, helpful, and they have a wide selection of wine, from bold dry reds to ligher, sweeter whites, to even a sparkling raspberry. A great variety of wine-related gifts are available in the tasting room. See their website for more information at http://www.manatawnycreekwinery.com/
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