Dean and Lisa Foster, Wine Educators and Consultants
This week we are recommending Baldor Syrah 2004 and Franklin Hill Vineyards' Chardonnay.
Baldor Tradicion 2004 Syrah
From Bodega Castiblanque in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. This is an excellent Syrah made from 100% syrah grapes then aged in 100% medium toast new French oak, where it undergoes forced malolactic fermentation followed by aging for 6 months. It has a gentle, but “very expressive” nose with hints of licorice, cocoa and coffee. Deep purple plum in color, it has flavors of ripe red fruits and balanced tannins and a long satisfying finish. Great with lamb and other rich red meats.
Made at the newly renovated Winery and Vineyards Castiblanque, this wine is one of the newer varieties that Bodega Castilblanque has created. Maintaining the antique look of the winery, beginning in 2001, they have installed many new innovations into their wine-making bringing their winery and vineyards into the 21st century. They have begun offering courses in enology, wine-tasting and viticulture meant to appeal to many of their visitors.
Alcohol is 14% by volume. PLCB product code is 26270 and costs $12.99. It is available at many Wine and Spirits stores. Check with your local store and if not available there, have them request one of the other stores to ship it in.
Franklin Hill Vineyards Chardonnay NV
Having lived near Franklin Hill Vineyards for a number of years, we came to appreciate many of their wines and got to know the owner, Elaine. We enjoy our trips back to the vineyards basically in the middle of nowhere, a beautiful ride with some amazing views.
Through the years Franklin Hill Winery and Vineyards has grown to a new, beautiful tasting room at the vineyard and to three off-site tasting rooms. Winemaker Bonnie Pysher has a knack with any fruit she tackles and they have a number of award winning non-grape wines including their famous green “Envy” made from sour green apples. So if you’re ever in the mood for a pleasant ride in the countryside, head up to Bangor, PA and tell Elaine we said hello.
For more information about the Vineyard and its many wines, visit their website.
Up-coming Wine Events in the Pottstown Area
Wines of the USA, Thursday, April 22. A one night wine seminar at Montgomery County Community College's West Campus in Pottstown.
6:30 - 9:30 PM, $52 per person.
Wines of the World, Thursday, April 29. A one night wine seminar at Montgomery County Community College's West Campus in Pottstown, 6:30 - 9:30 PM, $52.
Wine Making and Tasting Appreciation, sevens Wednesdays, March 31 through May 19, 6:30-8:30 PM (no class April 21). Montgomery County Community College's West Campus in Pottstown, $189 per person.
Additional information about these classes is available at
http://www.mc3.edu/Media/Website%20Resources/pdf/coned/brochure.pdf
Register for these classes by going to the College's website at
http://www.mc3.edu/workforceDevelopment/register.aspx
Cinco de Mayo, Wednesday, May 5. Wines from Spain, Chile, and Argentina at the Gallery School of Pottstown. Begins promptly at 6:30 PM. $45 per person.
Register for Cinco De Mayo by going to the Gallery School's website at http://www.galleryonhigh.com/wineafter5.html
Mom's House Benefit Wine Tasting Dinner, Saturday, 6:30 PM, October 23 at the Kimberton Arts Center. $75 per person or $525 for a table for eight.
Contact us to schedule an event in your home, at your business, or for your organization.
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