Tasting #11 was a summer/picnic wine tasting (theme thought of by a collabate effort of a number of people) consisting of sangria, 2 whites, 1 "red" and 1 rose. The tasting was held for the third time at Mike & Jen's house in New Berlin and attended by (11): Mike, Jen, Jason, Andrea, Kristen, Steve, Abbey, Sarah, Kris, Christine & Tom.
WINES ~
1) Sangria - (Abbey)
2) Lambrusco - paired with cold cuts (Kristen/Steve)
3) Wollersheim Winery Prairie Fume (NY grown, WI produced) - paired with Asian slaw (Sarah/Kris). According to the winery: "This is a semi-dry white wine made from NY Seyval Blanc grapes. It is crisp, fresh & bursting with citris & tropical fruit aromas reminiscent of orange & grapefruit with a hint of sweetness. This is Wollersheim's most popular wine, perfect for every occasion & every taste." Alcohol: 10.1% Ageability: enjoy young (up to 2 yrs). Purchased for $9.
4) Chenin Blanc - paired with BBQ chicken (Mike/Jen)
5) 2009 Bieler Pere et Fils Rose (Provence, southern France) ~ paired with strawberry/raspberry shortcake (Jason/Andrea). This Rose varietal is 60% Syrah, 30% Grenache & 10% Cinsault. According to the winery: "This wine is blended for generous fruit & balanced acidity. Fresh strawberry & green-apple on the palate & a clean, dry finish makes this a delicious summer refresher!" According to winegems.net: "...now in its fifth vintage... this is a great wine to usher in the spring, combining the rich flavors of a red wine with the refreshing qualities of a white. It is cranberry-red in color with a gorgeous nose of blackberry, strawberry and cassis. It is beautifully crisp & flavorful on the palate with medium body & notes of red berries & citris & no oak. The finish is long & refreshing. Matches up with salade Nicoise, roast chicken grilled shrimp & mild cheeses." Alcohol: 13%. Ageablitiy: enjoy young (up to 2-3 yrs). Purchased at Thief Wine for $11.
