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Dragonfly Wine & Spirits LLC
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Wine Tasting News
Friday, November 4th, 2022
5:00-8:00 p.m.
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Shannon Ridge Chardonnay
High Elevation Collection 2020
Country: USA
Region: California
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay
Alcohol: 13.8%
100% Certified Organic
100% Certified Sustainable
Gluten Free
Shannon Ridge High Elevation is a true celebration of our sustainably-farmed, certified organic, mountain-grown fruit. Crafted in a robust, food-friendly style, these wines bring together three very special appellations within Lake County: High Valley, Red Hills and Big Valley. Here, the grapes develop the ripe, full flavors, complexity and structure that make these wines perfect for gathering together your favorite people around the table. Enjoy the rich taste of the high life.
Winemakers notes: Our Chardonnay captures the soul of our highest elevation vineyards. This chardonnay is brimming with ripe pear, green apple, melon and citrus flavors accented by lightly toasted coconut, oak and caramel notes culminate in a long, juicy finish. High Valley fruit adds lively citrus flavors and bright acidity, grapes from Red Hills contribute generous, ripe fruit character balanced by the grassiness and mineral tones of fruit from Big Valley.
Wine Enthusiast 90
"Although full in body, this richly textured wine keeps its flavors and mouthfeel in good balance. Tangy acidity and ripe pear and apple flavors join light butter and baking-spice notes that demand further sipping." Jim Gordon, 5/1/2021
Pairing: Seafood with butter and brown-butter sauces, Polenta, Chicken, especially baked, fried, grilled, with a cream sauce or a sage-butter sauce, Grilled and roasted salmon.
Our Price: $13.00
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Cono Sur Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Country: Chile
Region: Colchagua Valley
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Syrah
Aging: Aged new Allier oak and Slavonian oak casks.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Certified Organic and Vegan
Winemaker Notes: This Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Syrah blend, made from organically grown grapes, bears the spirit of Cono Sur estate workers, pedaling their way to the vineyards each day. From the Colchagua Valley, this reddish-purple wine offers an expressive and very fruity nose, with notes of plums, berries and nutty hints. In mouth, this juicy blend has a delightful concentration of red and black fruits, which are in complete harmony with soft tannins. A wine of integrated character, that culminates in a chocolate finish with underlying woody and toasty flavors.
James Suckling 92
"Notes of black fruit, sage and smoke on the nose. It’s full-bodied with firm, powdery tannins. Mineral and savory in the mouth with smoky character. Grainy texture and structure through to the finish. Slightly tannic, but flavorful. A blend of 43% cabernet sauvignon, 35% carmenere and 22% syrah. From organically grown grapes. Vegan. Drink or hold." -James Suckling, 2020
Pairing: A perfect match for starters, cured meats and a variety of fresh and mature cheeses.
Our Price: $12.00
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il Carnevale di Venezia Bianco Semi Sweet
Country: Italy
Region: Veneto
Grape: Trebbiano
Alcohol: 11%
Tasting notes: Carefully crafted in Northern Italy. It is delicately sweet, soft and refreshing and offers a perfect complement to a wide variety of dishes. Made from Trebbiano grown in the beautiful region of Reggio Emilia for centuries. It seamlessly combines a long-held grape growing tradition with the flair of modern winemaking techniques and style. The result is a wine of enticing character that satisfies our thirst for sweet whites. With 12% alcohol, our wine is balanced and pleasant to the palate.
Pairing: This wine makes a wonderful aperitif and is also incredibly food friendly. Enjoy it with salads, white meats, classic Italian dishes and spicy foods (perfect with Thai dishes). Serve chilled.
Our Price: $8.00
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Dragonfly Wine & Spirits LLC
382 Center Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 626-5298
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