Dennis Perkins: Wine on the Water - Details!
Okay – I usually like to write with some clever banter. But given the absolute coolness of the information I have to offer – let’s just skip the fifty-cent words and get to the goods.
Below is a partial list of the wines that will be poured at Wine on the Water. The event is Friday, October 6th and as far as I know, this is the first publication of any such list, so I think SCOOP is a good word.
This event represents a good showing of wine – definitely worth a visit and absolutely worth more than the price of admission. There are wines of all calibers here, so visit every tent (remember to spit, so you can make the rounds). Keep in mind that this is only a partial list – there are more wines on the slate.
Nevertheless, here’s a little guide to help you get to the best of the show. I offer this because it doesn’t take long for the really good stuff to evaporate.
RUN, don’t walk, to the wines of Titarelli. This Argentine winery offers terrific value for what I think are seriously under-priced wines (about $14). Do not miss tasting the Reserve Bonarda. Did I mention that you should not miss the Reserve Bonarda?
Looking for classic California character? Treat your glass to Beringer’s Napa Valley chardonnay and Knight’s Valley cabernet.
If you like good value – take a real quick stroll to the Crane Lake table. Try them all, but make sure you get a taste of their Petite Sirah: this one retails for only about $6. Your budget will thank you: for the asking price, this is damned fine budget wine, plus the label looks pretty classy on a table.
Also look for Domaine du Pouy – it’s an odd wine (a blend of Ugni Blanc and Colombard) that will appeal to lovers of crisp, dry wines that love seafood.
Got a sweet tooth? Make sure to swill a sample of Robertson’s Late Harvest Gewürztraminer. This is a wine that cries out for vanilla ice cream, lychee syrup and ginger snaps – or a nice autumn evening when “sweets for the sweet” is the order of the day.
Feeling a little sweet, but not too sweet? Track down Folonari’s Pink Pinot Grigio. Sure the label is silly, but the wine works.
You know what – there are many great wines to try; I suggest you grab a spit cup and taste everything.
So here's the list, the partial list of wines that await your palate:
· Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva
· Barefoot Cellars: Brut, Extra Dry, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio and Syrah
· Benjamin Port
· Beringer Napa Valley chardonnay, Knights Valley cabernet
· Black Opal Shiraz
· Chateau Souverain Merlot
· Clean Slate Riesling
· Clos du Bois Cab
· Clos du Bois Pinot Grigio
· Crane Lake Cellars: Sauvignon Blanc, Petite Sirah and Pinot Grigio
· Crios rose of Malbec, Torrontes
· Cycles Gladiator
· Dancing Bull Zinfandel
· Danfield's 10 Year Canadian
· DogFish Head Craft Brewing: 60 Minute IPA, 90 Minute IPA, Indian Brown Ale, Raison Etre
· Domaine du Pouy,
· Fernleaf Sauvignon Blanc
· Folonari Pink Pinot Grigio
· Forest Glen: Forest Fire White Zinfandel and White Merlot
· Gabbiano Chianti Classico
· Gallo Family Reserve: Chardonnay
· Guenoc sauvignon blanc
· Hahn
· Jake's Fault Shiraz
· Jerry Garcia Chardonnay
· Lindemans South Africa sauvignon blanc and merlot
· Los Cardos malbec
· Lunetta Prosecco
· Mad Dogs & Englishmen
· Matua sauvignon blanc
· Mondavi Private Select Pinot Grigio
· Napa Creek: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc
· Paringa shiraz
· Penfolds Koonunga shiraz/ cab
· Placido pinot grigio
· Quail Ridge: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot
· Red Bicyclette: Pinot Noir and Rose
· Ridge 3 Valleys
· Robertson: Prospect Cabernet, Wolfkloof Shiraz, Phanto Ridge Pinotage, Kings River Chardonnay, Late Harvest Gewürztraminer and Retreat Sauvignon Blanc
· Root 1
· St. Meyland Brut
· Stoli Blueberry
· Tittarelli Reserve Malbec, Bonarda, Tempranillo, and Torrontes
· Trapiche Oak Cask Pinot Noir
· Villa Maria sauvignon blanc
· Villa Mt. Eden Grand Reserve cabernet
· Wishing Tree shiraz
· Wild Horse Pinot Noir
· Yalumba Y Series: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sangiovese Rose, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz-Viognier and Viognier
Comments
Thanks for the info!!!
Posted by: Debra | October 2, 2006 01:59 PM
Good stuff Dennis!
Posted by: Mr. Timothy B. | October 2, 2006 09:52 PM
Do I really have to spit? ;)
Posted by: Paige | October 3, 2006 05:18 PM
Paige - YOU don't have to spit. But we must consider the impact that rampant swallowing will have on your ability to remember the wines that you want to buy in bulk.
Posted by: Dennis | October 3, 2006 06:02 PM