posted on 19 June 2009 by sarah
The dinosaur is a metaphor for many things. A few that come to my mind include your aunt Edna’s Nisson Bluebird, anything to do with Bryan Adams, steaks’s at “Outback”, mini-golf (check out the Orange Dinosaur) and Tim Wakefield. Basically anything that should evolve can be considered a dinosaur.
This week’s wine is a sparkling wine from Patagonia made by the winery Familia Schroeder. The name of the wine line is Saurus – named after the Titanosaur bones that were unearthed during the construction of the winery. The Titanosaur was one of the largest species ever known. The bones are featured in a special cellar on site at the winery.
The wine is 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir and produced using the Charmat method wine. It tastes leafy and peachy to me. It is fresh, has a good acidity, and a touch of sweetness. We had no problem drinking it.
My partner in crime for enjoying this bottle used the Napoleon method for opening the bottle - le sabrage. Traditionally this is done with a sword. We used a kitchen knife. This is a great party trick- you can learn to do this too
Tags: Sarah Osteen, Saurus, sparkling wine
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posted on 6 June 2009 by jeff
Inexpensive sparkling wine imports, namely Prosecco and Cava, have received a lot of press in the last 18 months. Hoping to relate to a hipper crowd, media outlets like the Wall Street Journal have been frantically trying to place themselves on the cutting-edge of wine consumption: five years too late. I love Prosecco, and I love Cava too. But I’d like to suggest a couple of sparkling options you might not have encountered yet that tend to be just as affordable and equally compelling.
Odd Aussies
Australian wine makers are courageous; they will try things that producers from older regions would never attempt, for fear of breaking tradition. De Bortoli’s new line of sparklers is a perfect example of this. Named Emeri for a family matriarch, the line includes a sparkling Sauvignon Blanc. Fresh, herbaceous, lime fruit and a well-balanced effervescence make this the coolest beach wine anywhere.
Emeri de Bortoli Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc: $12.99
Sekt
Few have ever been accused of associating the Germans with jollity. That being said, and evening spent with their native sparkler, Sekt, is almost always delightful. Most Sekt producers us the Italian Charmat method to craft their wines, which gives Sekt the same refreshingly volatile carbonation that Prosecco displays. Henkell’s trocken Sekt contains more residual sugar and adds a layer of richness to the sharp dryness of brut Sekt.
Henkell Trocken Brut Sekt: $15.99
Loire Valley
The Loire never fails to supply drinkers with delicious, and affordable, wines. Remy Pannier is a Loire stalwart, and a substantial portion of their yearly production is devoted to their Marquis de la Tour sparkler. Composed largely of Chenin Blanc, this bubbly definitely exemplifies Chenin’s deliciously crisp and dry, fruitiness.
Marquis de la Tour Brut: $11.99
J.
Tags: cava, Chenin Blanc, emeri de bortoli, henkell, Loire, marquis de la tour, prosecco, remy-pannier, sauvignon blanc, sekt, sparkling wine, wall street journal
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