I tasted 8 delicious wines at the wine tasting last week – and I thought I would share them with you.

2007 Stephen Vincent Crimson

Double Gold Medal – San Francisco International Wine competition

Deep dark crimson color, with lots of black fruit in the nose.  Soft tannins round out rich flavors of licorice, blackberries, and cinnamon.  It’s perfectly paired with Chicken, beef, lamb, duck, turkey and pasta.

2008 Stephen Vincent Chardonnay

A terrific value – the 2008 Chardonnay offers attractive melony, buttery citrus, and tropical fruit characteristics as well as a hint of minerality.  Elegant, fresh and medium bodied, it tastes far better than its humble price suggests.

2007 Don Ramon Grenache/Tempranillo

Ruby dark garnet in color, with an effusive creamy cherry with flavors that turn more towards deeper, darker black cherry and raspberry on medium bodied framework.  A subtle earthiness underneath the bright fruit adds some depth and complexity.

2007 Bastide Beauvert Cotes du Rhone Red

A beautiful ruby red wine.  Very fragrant with aromas of red fruit (currant, strawberry and cherry) with hits of black pepper and cinnamon.  Medium-bodied and silky in the mouth with mature, round tannins.  Enjoy with meats , grilled vegetables or cheese.

La Cabotte Cotes du Rhone Blanc

This is a dry white wine with aromas of summer fruits, white peaches, apricots and a hint of spice.  The wine is very well balanced and has a long finish.

La cabotte Cotes du Rhone Rouge

Produced from Grenache and Syrah, with a touch of Cinsault and Carignan, it has a ruby red violet color.  It has a soft mouth feel and is very pleasant with its cherry and black currant notes.  Enjoy this with pizza, pasta, and various meats and cheeses.

La Cabotte Cotes du Rhone Village

Deep red in color with a complex nose showing red fruits and terrior.  The mouth is full and powerful with notes of black currant and blackberry with shades of spice and resin.  The tannins are silky and mellow.  A perfect complement to small game, grilled meats and lamb.

And my absolute fav – the sweet…

Bellevue Sauvignon Blanc

Pretty stone fruits, gooseberry and yellow floral notes are profuse in the aromas.  Delicious notes of ripe fruits grace the palette with enough acidity to keep it lively and refreshing.  Drink alone or with a wide range of fare.  It’s perfect for a hot summer day, a picnic, or an elegant brunch.

Visit Paul’s Wine and Spirits.  Visit Steve or anybody behind the desk.  They know what they are talking about!

Happy drinking!

Tags: Libations, Wedding Beverages

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