Joseph Drouhin Cote de Beaune-Villages 2007
From Beaune, France, this excellent example of a French Burgundy is a medium-bodied light red wine. It has aromas of fresh cherries and strawberries and flavors of cherries, blueberries and a light earthiness typical of a good Pinot Noir.
At first sip, we didn't like this wine, maybe because we are used to more fruit-forward, bolder US (and other) Pinot Noirs. But it grew on us and we think it is a good and very affordable example of a red Burgundy. There are surely better, more typical examples of red Burgundy available in PA, but this one is so affordable at $15 in PLCB stores that it is worth a try, even if only to taste the difference between this lighter, less fruity Pinot and what you may be used to. PLCB code 16005. It is certainly much better than other French Red Burgundies in this price range.
Manatawny Creek Winery Winter Warmth, NV
From Berks County, PA, near Douglassville. This slightly sweet red wine is gently spiced and has aromas of cloves and cherries with flavors of spice, cherries and red jams. Great chilled or warm, but we prefer it warm. We hesitated serving a sweeter wine but thought it would pair well with lighter desserts.
Our guests and we were happily surprised. Only available at the winery and for a short period of time, and only $10.95.Fun Fact
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November 20-21 on the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail.
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Wine Tasting, Saturday, December 10. Time and cost TBD.
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Nouveau Weekend
November 20-21 on the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail.
Visit Lehigh Valley wineries including Pinnacle Ridge, recently listed in Opus One, a compendium of the BEST 4,000 wineries in the world! Brad Knapp and Pinnacle Ridge were listed as a RISING STAR, and outstanding honor! Congratulations Brad!!
PLCB stores will release Nouveau Beajolais on November 18. Read about Nouveau Beajolais here soon.
Pottstown Hometown Holiday Celebration
Wine Tasting, Saturday, December 10. Time and cost TBD.
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Hi, Dean & Lisa!
ReplyDeleteWe will miss you at the Positively!Pottstown Happy Hour on Nov. 19th. The Lehigh Valley weekend looks spectacular!
Can you recommend a white and a red wine that I can purchase locally for my event? I'm hoping for something in the $10-12/bottle range. I'm not sure what the appetizers will be - do I need to know that to get the right wine? Any guidance much appreciated!
Sue
Sue,
ReplyDeleteSorry we will miss the event on Nov. 19.
Matching the wine to appetizers is important, but you can choose a few rather safe wines if you don't know what the appetizers will be.
Try Casillero del Diablo's Carmenere(similar to Merlot but an interesting differece and nice variation) as the red and their Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay as the white. Both go well with a variety of foods. We'd also suggest a Riesling, maybe Chateau St. Michelle's because it is inexpensive and reliable, for those who like a little sweeter wine, or to go with a more spicy appetizer.
Dean and Lisa
Dean and Lisa -
ReplyDeleteNow I can go into this purchase and the event with a little more confidence -- thank you so much!
See you soon --
Sue