What's Happening at CorkyCellars?

Week of May 8, 2010 - What's Happening at CorkyCellars?

THIS WEEK'S TASTING - SATURDAY MAY 8 - 11 UNTIL 6

We are taking a trip to Spain this week. We have two whites, three reds and a Sherry to share with you.

CUNE - IMPERIAL MONOPOLE - $13.99 (reg. $20.99) - 100% Viura Bright straw yellow with hints of green. Fine citrus and floral aromas, some grapefruit and orange blossom. Fine and elegant on the palate with ripe citrus and mango and a balanced acidity, creating a long fresh, appealing finish.

ALTOZANO - VERDEJO/SAUVIGNON BLANC - $10.99 (reg $15.99) - Fresh and crisp with delicate floral aromas and gooseberry and melon fruit flavours. Ideal with all types of seafood, shellfish and white meats.

BODEGAS ARUSPIDE - ARDALES TEMPRANILLO (organically grown grapes) - $15.99 (reg $17.99) - Garnet color with violet glints. Aromas of ripe red fruits (mulberry and cherry) and very elegant oaky notes thanks to the ageing in French oak barrels during 4 months. Unctuous in the mouth with quality soft tannins and long lasting finish.

FINCA CONSTANCIA - $20.99 (reg $22.99) - Syrah/Cabernet/Petit Verdot/Termpranillo/ Graciano/ Cabernet Franc - Intense red cherry color with complex aromas combined with rich spices. The palate is elegant and well structured. Serve with cured meats, cheeses and game.


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BODEGAS BERONIA - GRAN RISERVA - $27.99 (reg $30.99) - Cherry red color with maroon trimmings and traces of ocher. Complex and elegant on the nose where you will find sweet spices, balisamic matices and a base of mature fruits. Well structured full bodied palate. Well integrated sweet tanins. Aromatic and persistent finish. The perfect accompaniment to red meats and game, cheese and pate.

GONZALEZ BYASS - PEDRO XIMENEZ "NECTAR" - $20.99 (REG $25.99) Intense ebony in color and rich, sweet and velvery smooth on the palate. Nectar shows complex flavors of caramel, dried fruits, figs mocha, nuts and spices. As a sweet dessert wine, chilled Nectar is the perfect match for chocolate, ice cream and sweet puddings. This is a Sherry, we wanted to try something new and this is it.


FRIDAY NIGHT TASTING - MAY 7 - 4 until 6:30

SEBEKA (South Africa) CABERNET PINOTAGE is a fruit-driven wine with subtle oak flavors of chocolate and mocha that features the blackberry, currant and herbal notes typical of Cabernet along with red fruit, acidity and smoky earth notes typical of Pinotage, South Africa’s signature varietal. In 1925, Stellenbosch University developed the Pinotage grape, a hybrid of Pinot Noir and Cinsault, as the grape most suitable for South African terroir. It pairs well with a wide variety of rich foods, such as pasta, fire-grilled meats, and vegetables

CASTELLO del POGGIO MOSCATO D' ASTI - If you are planning a Mothers Day brunch this is a great wine to start with! Enjoy with a fruit plate or creamy cheeses.


WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND DES MOINES?

ANNUAL SPORTS NIGHT Saturday May 15th at Field House Join the fun and take a chance to give kids a chance. Casino Games, Auction, Prizes, and Buffet. The log fieldhouse has been the community rec center for 70 years. A perfect place to have a good time and greet old friends, All proceeds will benefit youth scholarships in the Greater Des Moines Community! $50 per person / $375 per table

BREEDERS THEATER next show "Withering Heights" opens July 16. Check your calendar and be sure to get your tickets early - they always sell out. Still only $20 - the best deal around!!!! Play dates are July 16, 17, 21, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30 and 31 at 7 PM also matinees on July 25 and August 1 at 2 PM.