August 22nd, 2019

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One Tasting 8/22 Communal Brands   WINES FROM NEW ZEALAND & WASHINGTON Nick from Communal Brands Thursday, August 22nd 6pm-8pm 10% Discount on Tasting Wines OCD Marlborough Pinot Noir 2015 $15.99   This pinot noir from Otto’s Constant Dream (OCD) comes from the Marlborough; New Zealand’s most important wine producing region. The grapes for this bottle are sustainably farmed and hand harvested. They come from two cooler climate vineyards in the Wairau Valley, where clay soils deliver power while a gravel base brings elegance and finesse. The final result is a light, easy drinking pinot with enough body and weight to stand up to lamb, pork, and it’s an especially good pairing with salmon.     Grapesmith & Crusher Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 $14.99   Washington is the number two wine producing state in the US, behind only California. The wines from the region generally don't get the same attention as the Golden State but that’s beginning to change as the state has been producing Cabernets of excellent quality and value. cabernet sauvignon from the state tend to be more approachable, highlighting fruit and displaying softer tannin. Grapesmith & Crusher Cabernet, also known as the "typewriter wine", is a full-bodied cab with dark fruit, cassis, and pepper. A solid bottle at an affordable price!     Grapesmith & Crusher Rosé  2018 $13.99   The producers of everyone’s favorite “typewriter” cabernet sauvignon also makes a rosé and to use a technical wine term, it’s yummy! The grapes used vary every year and this year’s blend of syrah, cinsault, grenache, and mourvèdre is a winner. It’s full flavored with notes of red fruit and a firm acidic backbone. This was a late addition to our rosé selection but it’s quickly became one of our favorites.   SPIRIT OF THE MONTH Glendalough Gin  Glendalough Gin $32.99 Always available for tasting!  WINE NEWS It’s Time to Rethink Wine Criticism It’s time to consider a better model that might be more useful to consumers and would empower them to make their own choices 12 Wine Terms Every Wine Lover Should Know A helpful guide to some often used wine terms. Old World Wine vs. New World Wine: Profiles Most wine consumers are familiar with the terms “old world” and “new world” but for those who might not know the difference, here’s a guide to the regions, grapes and styles that differentiate the two   Sherry: The Dry Wine Everyone Should Love  Sherry is ideal for the winter months. Here's a guide to help navigate the different styles.    The Secret to Finding Good Beaujolais Wine From the fruity, easy drinking to the more complex Cru's, Beaujolais is much than the quaffable Nouveau.    Our mailing address is: 216 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn  Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

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