[wine] Sorella Tasting

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 ----- Forwarded message from Joyce Hegstrom &lt;jhegstro(a)umn.edu&gt; ----- X-Umn-Remote-Mta: [N] x-160-94-115-182.csom.umn.edu [160.94.115.182] #+LO+TS+AU+HN X-Umn-Classification: local Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:58:53 -0500 From: Joyce Hegstrom &lt;jhegstro(a)umn.edu&gt; User-Agent: Thunderbird 2.0.0.16 (Windows/20080708) To: Joyce Hegstrom &lt;jhegstrom(a)csom.umn.edu&gt; Subject: Sorella Tasting Friday 9/19; 5:30-7:30 X-Greylist: Sender IP whitelisted, not delayed by milter-greylist-4.0 (smtp-relay.enet.umn.edu [128.101.142.227]); Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:58:55 -0500 (CDT) X-Spam-Score: 0.383 () HTML_FONT_BIG,HTML_MESSAGE,HTML_TAG_EXIST_TBODY X-Scanned-By: MIMEDefang 2.57 on 128.101.142.227 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 A peek at the wine shelves <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0015CjsPpMxhzSKaqiqLUHTPVm71ClkoOgYtKqGXa0cy2cz8oL9BJEaeP2L82Jn3BWrIYTnDjH_lG2dBOKMR1UBkXKEkvHxOgamA8JfOskXfl0__Rlq_NpYaw==> Sorella Wine News September 10th, 2008 Vol 1, Issue 10 * In This Issue * Huge Wine Tastings <#LETTER.BLOCK17> Fortified for Fall <#LETTER.BLOCK9> Steve's Recipe of the Month <#LETTER.BLOCK10> Special Sale Preview Deals <#LETTER.BLOCK11> Join Our Mailing List! <http://visitor.constantcontact.com/email.jsp?m=1102036493414> *Quick Links* Our Website <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0015CjsPpMxhzSKaqiqLUHTPVm71ClkoOgYtKqGXa0cy2cz8oL9BJEaeP2L82Jn3BWrIYTnDjH_lG2dBOKMR1UBkXKEkvHxOgamA8JfOskXfl0__Rlq_NpYaw==> *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. 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