FYI - Sorrella Th, Fri at 5:30 - 7:30, Saturday 4 to 6.
Free, indoor parking. Enter on 10th St.
Nice stems.
Nice store.
There was talk of going to DaVinci. Not sure if anything became of it.
Best to go to the website. Acrobat isn't good at text....
http://www.sorellawines.com/Fall%20Tastings.pdf
Sorella Wine & Spirits Fall Wine Sale Tastings
Description Vintage Color Price Sale Notes
Thursday 9/18
Red 19.99 15.97
2 Brothers,Big tattoo Red,2005 2005 Red 9.99 7.97
Alamos,Chardonnay,2006 2007 White 10.99 8.97
The Formula,Rob's Shiraz,2004 Red 17.99 13.97
First Love,Red,2006 Red 13.49 10.97
Benoit,CDP GG,2005 Red 31.99 24.97
Abundance,Bountiful Blanc,2006 White 13.99 10.97
Statti,Gaglioppo,2006
Caymus,Cab Sauv Napa,2006
Nalle,Zinfandel,2005
Gunderloch,JB Kabinett,2006
Sebastiani,Chard,2005
Veuve Clicquot,Brut,NV
Bridgeview,Riesling Bl Moon,06
Sanford,Pinot Noir,2005
Murphy Goode,Liars Dice Zin,04
Mondavi,Cab Sauv Napa,2005
Wiemer,Gewurz Dry,2006
La Cave,Pinotage,2003
Anthony Road,Ries SemiDry,2007
Grangehurst,Cab-Mer,2001
Tiza,Malbec,2005
Riella,Moscato D'Asti,2007
Santa Rita,Cab Sauv MR,2005
Burgans,Albarino,2006
Conclass,Rueda Blanco,2007
Norman,Cab/Merlot,2005
King Estate,Pinot Gris,2006
Kim Crawford,Sauv Blanc,2007
Ruffino,Ris Duc Tan,2003
Schlink Haus,Eiswein,05,375ml
Simi,Cab Sauv,2005
Rubiro,Montepulciano,2004
Geographico,Chi Col Senesi,06
Hook & Ladder,Gewurz,2006
Di Arie,Zinfandel Amador,2005
Abundance,Petite Sirah,2004
Cardwell Hill,Pinot Noir,05
Parducci,Petite Sirah,2004
Lolonis,Fume Blanc,2005
Parducci,Pinot Grigio,2006
Powers,Syrah,2004
Smokin Mendo,Big Yellow Cab,05
Haton,Champagne Brut,NV
Vinea Fam,Brunello di Mont,02
Cono Sur,Carmenere,2007
A to Z,Pinot Noir,2006
Bauer,Gmork Gr Velt,2006
Warres,Otima 10yr Tawny,NV,500
Sorella Wine & Spirits Fall Wine Sale Tastings
Friday 9/19
Bennett Lane,Cab,2004 Red 55.99 43.97
Renaud,Macon-Villages,2007 White 15.99 12.97
White 16.69 13.47
Green,Notorious PN,2006 69.99 39.97
St. Jean,Chardonnay,2006 2007 White 14.49 11.47
Red 19.99 14.77
Beringer,Cab KV,2005 Red 26.89 21.47
Four Vines,Zin Maverick,2006
Fleur,Pinot Noir Carneros,2006
Bortoli,Petit Verdot V4,2004
Diablita,White,2006
Esterlina,Riesling,2006
Jadot,Pinot Noir Bourgogne,2005
El Coto,Crianza,2003
Jolivet,Sancerre,2005
Jacobs Creek,Cab Rsv,2002
Brancott,Sauv Blanc Rsv,2006
Masi,Campofiorin,2004
Frei Bros,Cab Sauv,2005
Martin Codax Albarino
Maso Canali,Pinot Grigio,2006
Whitehaven,Sauvignon Blanc,07
Dancing Bull,Zinfandel,2005
Gascon,Malbec,2006
Kamiakin,Yakima Red,2006
Broadley,Pinot Noir Wilamette,2007
Chiarli,Lambrusco Centinario,NV
Boedecker,Pinot Gris OV,2007
Verdillac,Bordeaux Blanc,2006
Montes,Syrah Alpha,2005
Riscal,Rioja Res,2003
Toso,Malbec,2007
Solemne,Torrontes,2007
Santiago,Gran Reserva,2002
Roca,Syrah,2004
Nerviani,Malbec,2004
Benegas Clara,Chardonnay,2006
Rizzardi,Chiaretto Rose,2007
Gemtree,.Bloodstone. Shiraz,06
Dutschke,Old Codger Tawny Port,NV
Muller,Spatlese,2005
Ermete,Bocciolo,2006
Albrecht,Gewurztraminer,2006
Chappellet,Cab Sauv Sig,2005
Helix,Pomatia,2003
Bollinger,Champagne Cuvee,NV
OKO,Pinot Grigio,2007
Kenwood,Sauvignon Blanc,2006
Hendry,Zinfandel Bock 7,2005
Sorella Wine & Spirits Fall Wine Sale Tastings
Saturday 9/20
Saint Laurent,CDR Blanc,2005 2006 White 13.49 9.97
Core,Elevation Sensation,2005 Red 41.99 33.97
Columbia Crest,Riesling,2006 White 8.49 5.97
KO,In Cot We Trust,2005 Red 25.49 19.97
Pacific Rim,Dry Riesling, 2006 White 11.99 9.47
Hugo's Hill,Shiraz,2004 2004 Red 17.99 14.47
Darling Hills,Ovation,NV,3L White 21.49 17.97
Haut Breton Lar,Margaux,2005
Alto las Tacas,Bonarda,2005
Aranleon,Reserva,2004
Los Frailes,Barrica,2005
Saint Laurent,CDR Aubrespin,04
Ernest,Sancerre Monts Brul,06
Zinck,Riesling,2006
S. Francisco,Obidos Red,2004
l'Espigouette,CDR VV,2005
Odoardi,Savuto,2003
Panarroz,Jumilla Red,2006
Langasco,Favorita,2006
Casale del Duccio,Chianti,2005
Malvira',Birbet,2006
Vitanza,Quadrimendo,2003
Vigin,Barbera My Ruby,2005
Lafond,Reuilly Blanc,2005
Beausejour,Mon St.Emilion,2004
Capcanes,Costers del Gravet,04
Aalto,Ribera del Duero,2003
Mulderbosch,Chenin Blanc,05
Sarao,Cava Rose,NV
Arancio,Pinot Grigio,2007
Arancio,Nero D'Avola,2005
Col Crest H3,Cab Sauv,
Col Crest H3,Merlot,
Col Crest H3,Chardonnnay,
Bunan,Bandol Rouviere,2003
Boira,Pinot Grigio,2006
Castle Rock,Pinot Noir Will,07
Boglietti,Barbera d'Alba,2006
Rosenblum,Desiree Zin,NV,375ml
Folie a Deux,Menage White,
Ligneres,Aric,2002
Vega del Rio,Rioja,2005
Buehler,Cab Sauv Napa,2005
Roederer Estate,Brut,NV
Tariquet,White,2006
Puiatti,Tocai Friulano,2006
Steltzner,Cab Sauv,2004
Altos las Hormigas,Malbec,2007
Parenchere,Bordeaux Raph,2005
Felsina,Rancia,2004
Hugo's Hill,Morio Muscat,2006
Westerland,RedCelebration,2006
Paarl Hills,Pinotage,2006
Kiona,Cab-Merlot,2003
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Stop by; would love to see all of you at the old "Liquor Depot" location
on Washington Avenue near the Guthrie Theatre.
www.sorellawines.com Click on the sale prices to download a pdf of
their fall sale catalog.
There will be several distributors pouring that evening. The website
indicates that over 40 wines will be tasted. My table will include:
Oko Pinot Grigo $11.99 sale $9.77
Helix Pomatia $23.49 sale $18.47
Hendry Block 7 Zin $31.49 sale $24.97
Chappellet Signature Cab $47.99 sale $37.97
Bollinger Champagne Not sure on pricing
Hope to see you there!
Bubbles
Sorella Wine & Spirits
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*Greetings!*
If you haven't been to our website in a while, now might be the time to
check it out; our Fall Wine Sale catalog is now available to download
there. Speaking of the sale (officially Sept. 18th - Oct. 4th), we would
like to offer you, our newsletter subscribers the chance to get in on
the savings early. Read on to find a list of some of the feature deals
from the sale that you can pick up right now, before the crowds arrive.
There's much more in this issue, so we should let you get to it.
*Store Hours *
Weekday hours are 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
We are now open 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
*Free Wine Tastings *
Try Before You Buy - As always, we would like to give you the
opportunity to taste a wide variety of our featured sale wines before
plopping down your hard-earned dollars. Each of these three nights will
feature over 40 wines in a variety of styles and price ranges. The
tastings are held in our store and feature FREE VALET PARKING. Riedel
glasses will be provided for the tastings. Here are the times:
Thursday Sept. 18th, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Friday Sept. 19th, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Saturday Sept. 20th, 4-6p.m.
More information about the wines to be tasted will be posted on our
website (
www.sorellawines.com) approximately 48 hours prior to each tasting.
*Just Added:* Friday Sept. 26th, 5:00-7:00 p.m. (approx 25 wines)
*Fortified for Fall, Fortified for All *
You need to drink more fortifieds.
The concentration of flavors, complexity, and globality (O.K. that's not
a word but, it should be) of fortifieds and other desserts/aperitifs
make them one of my favorite categories in all of wine. In the October
2008 issue of Wine Enthusiast Roger Voss is daring everyone to have a
glass some time over the next six weeks. I'm willing to take it to "a
whole 'nother level". I double-dog dare you.
To prove it's 'globality' and spark some ideas here's a list of things
to maybe keep in mind.
--MJ SWS
*Australia *- Muscat, Tokay, Port, Touriga Nacional
*France *- Sauternes, Banyuls, Verema de San Marti VDP, Rivesaltes,
Quarts de Charmes, Muscat de Beaumes de Venise, Jurancon, Dubonnet, Lillet
*Spain* - Malaga, Dulce Monastrell Jumilla, Moscatell from Priorat,
Cream Sherry, Oloroso, Fino Sherry, Amontillado Sherry, Vintage Pedro
Ximenez
*Portugal* - Porto, Madeira, Vinho Licoroso
*Italy* - Vin Santo, Moscato di Asti, Brachetto, Marsala, Red Malvasia,
Vendemmia Tardiva of Grillo (Sicilia), Dolce Malvasia
*South Africa* - Vintage Port, Moscato
*Austria* - Beerenauslese, Auslese, Eiswein
*Germany* - Beerenauslese, Auslese, Trockenbeerenauslese, Eiswein
*Canada* - Icewine
*Japan* - Plum Wine
*California* - Late Harvest Zin, Late Harvest Syrah, Black Muscat,
Moscato, California Port + Sherry
*Oregon* - Icewine
*Steve's Recipe*
Well, the acorns are pounding down upon my rooftop, so it's time for an
indoor dish that I love. We've done this at our house (for six) within
the last three weeks and at least four times total (I guess that shows
how much we like it). It's from James Peterson's Glorious French Food,
an awesome book everyone should own. It's also old enough now that you
may be able to find it at a used bookstore. The potato side is an old
bistro addition that we often eat in the colder months.
*Flank Steaks with Shallot Sauce*
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 flank steaks (about 1-pound each)
3 tablespoons dry white wine (vermouth will give it a herbal edge)
2 large shallots, finely chopped
1 tablespoon veal demi-glace, softened with 1 tablespoon hot water
3-4 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into pieces
Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
Set the oven at a warming temperature, about 175 degrees. I like to
take the steaks out of the fridge 30 minutes prior and season with salt
and pepper on both sides and let them warm to room temperature. Add the
oil to medium or larger pan. Heat to medium-high till the oil is almost
smoking. Gently place one steak in the pan and sear 3-4 minutes per
side. Have an oven-proof plate ready and keep the first steak warm
while you cook the second. If the pan gets a bit dry, add a bit more
oil. While the steaks keep warm, lower your burner to medium and
deglaze the pan with the white wine. Add the shallots and saute for
about 3 minutes until they soften. Stir in the demi-glace mixture till
smooth. Let that reduce slightly and start adding the butter pieces and
stir constantly until all the butter is used, then thicken for 1-2
minutes.
Slice the steaks across the grain about 1/2 inch thick and place on a
serving platter. Put the sauce in a gravy/sauce boat so it can be
easily passed at the table. Voila, you are there!
*Duck Fat Potatoes*
2 tablespoons rendered duck fat
4 medium white-skinned potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch dice (I leave the
skins on)
Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, small chop
Heat the duck fat over medium-high heat till it shimmers, add the
potatoes, season with salt and pepper and saute until nicely browned,
about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley.
I would suggest that you start the potatoes first because the steak and
the sauce really do not take too long. You can always lower the temp on
the potatoes to slow them down. If you are not interested in rendering
your own duck fat, you can find it online. One of the better prices I
found was at
chefshop.com. Or if you ask nicely, I might even let you
have some of mine. Some interesting greens with croutons and a balsamic
dressing would be great with this.
*_3 Wines at 3 Price Points to Accompany This Fun Dinner:_*
*2005 Sequiot Tempranillo/Cabernet Sauvignon*
I need to preface this wine with the caveat that we have about two cases
left. After that, the ridiculous price of $8.47 will be gone, as will
the wine. We may be able to get it again, but the price and the vintage
will be different. This is a 50/50 blend from the Valencia D.O. inland
from the city of Valencia in southeast Spain. A dark hued wine with
a rich strawberry and raspberry nose and a nice spiciness from the oak
treatment. Reg. $10.99/$8.47
*2004 Carm Douro DOC Red Portugal*
A typical dry red from Portugal that is a blend of three grapes which
are also used to make port wines. Nicely ripe and plummy with some
earthiness and a long finish containing a bit of licorice. Many people
overlook this part of the world when having red meat and that is a
shame. I should add that we have an expansive Portuguese section of
nearly 40 selections. $16.99
*2005 Chateau de Parenchere 'Cuvee Raphael'*
You certainly can't have a French bistro meal without the option of a
French wine. Chateau Parenchere is a great little Bordeaux property and
the Cuvee Raphael is their flagship blend. It's 60% Cabernet Sauvignon
and 40% Merlot from the excellent 2005 vintage. The wine spends 16
months in French oak. The vines average 40 years of age. This is very
drinkable now with some airing, but also can be kept up to 10 years. $21.99
*Special Sale Preview Deals*
*Here are some of the highlights of the upcoming sale that you can take
advantage of right now:*
Marques de Caceres Rioja Crianza 2004 Reg. $16.99 Sale $8.47
Robert Mondavi Napa Cabernet Sauvignon '05 $27.39 Sale $17.97
Simi Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley '05 $24.49 Sale $15.97
Kenwood Sauvignon Blanc 2006 $11.99 Sale $7.77
Los Vascos Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 $11.99 Sale $7.97
Cono Sur Merlot, Pinot Noir & Carmenere $10.99 Sale $6.57
Castle Rock Willamette Valley Pinot Noir $15.99 Sale $10.97
Foxglove Chardonnay Edna Valley '07 $14.99 Sale $10.97
Gazela Vinho Verde $6.99 Sale $4.27, special case price $48
Warre's Otima 10yr Tawny Port 500ml $32.99 Sale $16.47
Dutschke Old Codger Tawny Port (Australia) $19.99 Sale $12.47
Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages $13.99 Sale $8.97
Plus Dozens (Hundreds?) More!
Thanks again for reading. Please share this e-mail with your friends who
enjoy wine and bring them along to one of the tastings. Hope to see you
soon.
Sincerely,
Everyone at Sorella Wine & Spirits
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