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The Gaglione Family Italian Sausage Dinner to Benefit the Marillac Clinic Link: To Wine Menu with Discounted Prices along with the Menu for the Cheese Course donated by The Artisan Cheese Shop! |
In addition to the Authentic Italian Sausage that Lee and Sally prepare for this event we will be serving a selection of Artisan and Farmsted Cheese from the best producers in the world! As a special treat I am flying in my favorite importer, Clara White who will be happy to answer any of your questions related to Cheese. She and her brother are 2nd generation importers and are passionate about milk in it's ultimate form! |
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Kung Fu Girl Riesling
A wine with lush aromatics and tons of flavor. On the nose, Kung Fu Girl is bursting with Asian pear, white peach and spring flowers. Apricot, pear, lime, and a pleasant minerality keep this off-dry wine at the perfect level of subtle sweetness.
Normally $15.99, Party special$11.99
Pair with savory, washed rind cheeses.
Tenuta Ponte Coda de Volpe
A full-bodied white wine virtually unknown in the States. Aromas of lemongrass, sweet basil and ?owers jump from the glass. Silky texture and lemongrass
?avors with good acid are just asking for shellfish. The favors build on the satisfying finish.
Normally $15.99, Party special $11.99
Pair with goat and sheep’s milk cheeses.
Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay
Flavors of lemon, apple, pear, pineapple and cantaloupe. A full cornucopia of fruit joined by a nutty, spicy, lightly oaky profile.
Normally $22.99, Party special $17.24
Pair with with washed rind cow's milk cheeses as well as many cow's milk blue cheeses.
Foris Pinot Noir
Rose petals are readily apparent on the nose along with aromas of smoked spices and dark cherries. On the lighter side of medium-bodied, yet focused fruit and lively acidity keep it intensely flavored. Dark cherries dominate the flavors on the palate with notes of Asian spice, a hint of smoky oak, and raspberries coming to light on the lingering, mouthwatering finish.
Normally $19.99, Party special$14.99
Pair with natural rinded cow's milk cheeses.
Volver Tempranillo
Purple-colored, it offers up an alluring aromatic array of pain grille, smoke, violets, black cherry, and blackberry that jumps from the glass. On the palate it is medium- to full-bodied with gobs of ripe fruit, succulent flavors, soft tannins, and excellent balance.
Normally $16.99, Party special$12.74
Pair with cheeses with a higher salt content and wash rind cow’s milk cheese. Avoid Blue cheese.
Col d’Orcia Rosso Di Montalcino
Super-ripe red cherries lead to kirsch, earthiness, leather and spices as this full-bodied, tannic Rosso struts its stuff. The wine possesses exceptional depth, purity and class.
Normally $26.99, Party special$20.24
Pair with flavorful hard cheeses.
Eugenio Bocchino Langhe Tom
200 cases produced, velvety nose with temple flower notes, flavors of raisin and plum with a full mouth feel and medium tannins. A poor man’s Barolo
Normally $20.99, Party special$15.74
Pair with dry, aged, high flavor cheeses.
Domaine la Garrigue Vacqueyras
A blend of 80% Grenache and the rest Syrah, Mourvedre, and Cinsault, it reveals notes of smoked herbs, roasted meats, red and black fruits, medium to full body, a supple mouthfeel, silky tannins, and beautiful ripeness, purity, and length. This is a hedonistic, complex wine.
Normally $22.99, Party special$17.24
Pair with rich goat or Blue cheeses.
Thomas Henry Zinfandel
Think there is no value in California Zin? You must try this one! For only $10, you get the classic jammy fruit with a hint of spice. Clean and never fake tasting, this is the perfect everyday drinker.
Normally $10.99, Party special$8.24
Pair with a hard sheep's milk cheese.
Martino Old Vine Malbec
The nose offers some maple and mature berry aromas, while the palate pumps oak-infused black cherry fruit. Lengthy on the finish, with mocha and vanilla. It’s a bit toasty and woody, but overall it works like a charm.
Normally $21.99, Party special$16.49
Pair with cow's milk cheeses and washed rind varieties of cow's milk cheeses.
The Prisoner
Great color, deep, dark garnet with a clean and bright red band in the rim. The aromas take a minute to come up, and then they take off into a blend of ripe berry and cherry with just a hint of new oak. We age the wine in both new and seasoned French and American oak.
Normally $40.99, Party special$30.74
Pair with Dutch Gouda and lighter Blue cheeses.