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Dragonfly Wine & Spirits LLC
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Very Special Tasting
Friday, December 23, 2022
5:00-8:00pm
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Mer Soleil Reserve Chardonnay 2020
Country: USA
Region: CA, Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey
Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
Ageing: 12-15 months in French oak barrels
Alcohol: 14.5%
Winery notes: Grapes for this Chard were harvested at full ripeness by hand. Fermentation and aging took place in French oak barrels for 12-15 months, using a mix of new and used for just the right amount of oak component. Only a portion of the wine goes through malolactic fermentation to ensure a firm acidity along with a hint of butter.
Tasting notes: A soft golden color, this wine features bright scents of lemon crumb bars and honeydew, with a hint of apricot, toasted oak, and the evocative trace of a freshly struck match. Entry on the palate is round and robust, lending a richness to the fruit. At the same time, a zing of acidity hints the sides of the tongue, maintaining the liveliness of citrus and melon. This dance of vibrancy and intensity carries over to the finish, as honeydew and apricot trail off in silky smoothness.
Pairing: Seafood or filled pasta with butter and brown-butter sauces, Sage-butter chicken, Halibut Polenta, Chicken, especially baked chicken, fried chicken, grilled chicken, or chicken with a cream sauce, Grilled and roasted salmon, Grilled seafood of most kinds, Shellfish that you might put butter on, like crab, lobster or shrimp, Cream soups, Pasta and pasta salads, especially with creamy sauces.
Our Price: $22.00
Special Price: $19.00 (Friday & Saturday only)
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Textbook Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Country: USA
Region: CA, Napa Valley
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Ageing: 14 Months in French Oak (35% New)
Alcohol: 13.3%
Winemakers notes: “TEXTBOOK was inspired by my travels in France and my wife, Susan’s time in Italy, where we learned about wine and its place at the table. While abroad, we fell in love with European craftsmanship – wines made with structure, restraint, and revealing a ‘sense of place’… “Our intent is to create wines reflective of the power of Napa Valley, yet consistently balanced with the European sensibility that I grew so fond of.” – Jonathan Pey, Founder of Textbook
Tasting notes: Opens with dark fruit aromatics of black currant and plum. Ample oak flavors are layered and sumptuous across the mid-palate. The finish is structured and balanced with big supple tannins—the classic Napa Valley 'Textbook' style of Cabernet Sauvignon.
James Suckling 90 Points
"A firm, rather linear Napa cabernet with dark berry, currant and hints of chocolate and walnut that follow through to a medium body. It drinkable and attractive. Drink now or hold."
Pairing Suggestions:
Appetizers: Bacon-wrapped blue cheese stuffed dates, Savory mushroom tart, cheese filled phyllo triangles.
Mains: All red meat, including prime rib, New York strip and filet mignon. Lamb, pepper-crusted ahi tuna. Savory mushroom dishes, mac & cheese (yes, mac & cheese!)
Dessert: Dark Chocolate and desserts made with dark chocolate.
Our Price: $35.00
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Renato Corino Barolo Commune di La Morra 2016
Country: Italy
Region: Piemonte
Varietal: 100% Nebbiolo
Ageing: 24 months in Oak barrels and in bottle. No fining or filtration is used.
Alcohol: 14.5%
The commune of La Morra is home to some of the finest Barolo around. Its curvy roads and mesas overlooking the Langhe hills are some of the most beautiful terroir in all of Italy. This expression from Renato Corino is serious and compelling with black cherry, plum, leather and menthol, this is a dark and fleshy style from a remarkable vintage.
Tasting notes: This 100% Nebbiolo comes from Renato's cru vineyards in La Morra. On the nose scents of cinnamon and smoke align with strawberry and cherry, followed by hints of mint, oregano, forest, and orange zest. In the mouth, the texture is velvety and red fruits come forward. Fresh tannins keep the wine bright and intriguing all the way through the finish. Serious and compelling!
Wine Advocate 92 Points
"I love these wines that source fruit from a single comune, or village, in the Barolo appellation. The cru vineyard Renato Corino 2016 Barolo del Comune di La Morra showcases silky tannins, loose textural fiber and pretty berry accents. Once you break it all down, this wine delivers on a promise of varietal purity and accessibility. Raspberry and wild cherry is followed by dried mint and basil." - Monica Larner
Pairing Suggestions: Prime Rib, Rib Eye Steak, Osso Buco, Lamb, Pasta Carbonara, Lasagna, Roast Goose or Turkey, Gorgonzola or other blue cheeses. (Also, see pairings for the Textbook Cabernet )
Our Price: $50.00
Special Price: $45.00 (Friday & Saturday only)
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Farnese Edizione Cinque Autoctoni 2018
20th Release
Country: Italy
Region: Abruzzo
Varietal: 33% Montepulciano, 30% Primitivo, 25% Sangiovese, 7% Negroamaro, 5% Malvasia Nera
Ageing: Maceration fermentation for 25 days. Malolactic fermentation in barriques followed by 13 months maturation.
Alcohol: 14.5%
Winery notes: This wine was created to prove it is possible to make a great red wine, that is an expression of the enormous patrimony of autochthonous (indigenous) vines that we have in Italy, with the best characteristics of taste and fragrance, that seldom can be found in a high level wine like this.
Tasting notes: Very deep garnet red. Very intense and persistent with notes of cherry and blackcurrant, herbs, cinnamon, cloves, cocoa, liquorice and hints of mineral. Great structure, good balance between alcohol and freshness, velvety tannins, very persistent with a long finish, ready to drink, or can be aged for a long time.
Luca Maroni, the Robert Parker of Italy, has referred to this wine as an "enological masterpiece."
99 Points - Best Italian Red 2021
When you pour yourself a glass, you're going to want to grab a comfortable chair, put your feet up, and stay awhile. In only its 20th release, Fantini has managed to perfect a modern Italian blend that is Old World in style. This is a enological masterpiece!" - Luca Maroni
Pairing Suggestions: excellent with rich first courses, red meat and with medium and long aged cheeses. (Also, see pairings for the Textbook Cabernet )
Our Price: $60.00
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...and now for something completely different!
Howler Head Monkey Spirit
It’s made with the good stuff – real Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey aged for two years in American oak barrels toasted with an aggressive #4 alligator char. It is then blended with natural banana flavor for a smooth, kick of bananarama goodness. At a full 80 proof, one taste and you will know we aren’t monkeying around. Official Flavored Bourbon Whiskey of UFC.
Welcome to Our Jungle!
Review: Howler Head Banana Bourbon is a blend of various Kentucky straight bourbon whiskeys. What sets it apart is a banana infusion, achieved by adding all-natural banana flavors. The banana is prominent on the nose, with some sweetness and brown sugar. There is even more banana and sweetness on the palate with some added spiciness of the oak. The unconventional drink is perfect for a shot but really works wonders as a great base for various cocktails, such as an Old Fashioned or Manhattan with a banana twist or a Bourbon Banana Colada.
Note from Brenda: Think Bananas Foster and then think about serving this over vanilla ice cream! For my palate this started off as a creamy bananas foster. On the finish it reminded me of of classic Rice Crispies with bananas and milk, (if bourbon were added). In addition to serving over ice cream I can see this as an ingredient in homemade bread pudding.
Our Price: $24.00
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Dragonfly Wine & Spirits LLC
382 Center Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 626-5298
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