Taste the Aromas

Kimberly Grasso

Praxis Viognier 2007

Our new wine list at Kafevino is amazing and this wine is something to talk about!  The  aroma  is like a fine perfume and carries citrus and light jasmine scents along with a hint of banana.  If you normally prefer Chardonnay, this wine is a very pleasant alternative.  The wine’s color is a pale straw with green highlights and the flavors of honeysuckle and stone fruit are accented with hints of vanilla, pear and guava.  The finish is smooth with a subtle creaminess, not too heavy not too light, just right.  Pairs nicely with our Trio of Spreads;  stop in for a taste, a glass…or take a bottle home today!

Taste the Aromas

Kimberly Grasso

Stonier Chardonnay 2005

Chardonnay is such a popular grape variety and with good reason.  It ranges in styles from mineral lace to steely, with crisp apple notes to ones that are rich with butter and cream to styles with tropical fruits and everything in between.  Any season is Chardonnay season and this Stonier is drinking quite well right now.  It has a bright, succulent peach and citrus aroma with some nutty touches and nicely restrained oak.  The palate is similarly fresh and fruity with a clean and zesty lemon signature, great for enjoying while sitting at our outdoor patio tables.  Cheers!

Taste the Aromas

By Kimberly Grasso

Huber Gruner Veltliner

Happy Summer Everyone!  How about a nice white wine that is a sure crowd pleaser??  Well I have one for you… it’s the Huber Gruner Veltliner.  The aroma’s are fresh and clean, with floral and pear.  This wine is light in body, with a tangy acidity and flavors of melon and minerals and juicy fruit, oh my!  This is a surprising complex wine for the value.  Spicy snacks, spring rolls or crab puffs paired up nicely with this wine.  Stop in at Kafevino and try a taste or glass today! Cheers!

Dave’s Faves

David Ferrie

Sharecropper’s Pinot Noir:

From the well-respected Owen Roe Winery, this red from Oregon opens with a focused cream cherry and a lithe, spicy finish that is understated, yet satisfying. This wine is remarkable for being solid without being over-bearing. This would be a lovely compliment for turkey, a savory chicken dish or a vinaigrette salad.

Dave’s Raves

By David Ferrie

Corvidae Mirth Chardonnay Under $15.00!! 

Another hit from the Owen Roe Winery. Beautiful aromatics of citrus and apricot precedes a silky smooth presentation of ripe peach, tangerine and tropical fruit that sails on and on. At this point, I’d normally advise you on what foods to pair with this wine.  However,  since it tastes so good, you may want to have it alone to enjoy each, unadulterated drop.

A Fresh Palate

A blog by Eileen Jinete

Being brand new to the wonderful world of wine tasting, I chose to write my first blog on a wine I could relate to as a cook and lover of citrus.

Terra Andina Sauvignon Blanc 2008 is an intense, fresh and easy (too easy) to drink wine. Grapefruit, lime, tangerine and even hints of nectarine smack you right on the kisser with every sip. It’s crisp, and has a finish that lingers on and on. It went beautifully with our creamy lobster bisque.  I also found it paired well with just about any cheese ~ perfect for summer cocktail parties!  It immediately reminded me of the splendid warm months to come, which made me smile… and if that wasn’t enough, it comes in well under my usual wine budget of $12.00 (definite newcomer). Sold!

Dave's Faves

David Ferrie

Bodega Goulart Malbec Classico: Value! I’m introducing this word to alert you to wines you should take advantage of until the vintage is over. It means outstanding quality at a low (or very low) price; meaning below $15.00. Malbec lovers will appreciate the soft, round affability of this wine. Lovers of full-bodied wines will love the plush blueberry, raspberry and fig. I had it with pot roast and recommend you do the same.

Leese-Fitch Merlot: Value! I love a good Merlot. I love a good and cheap Merlot even better. There’s thick plum sauce and blueberry flavors that fill the mouth. The finish is long and heady with a hint of licorice snap. Simple beef dishes with mashed potatoes and gravy would be a great pairing.

Taste the Aromas

Kimberly Grasso

Vega Sindoa 2008: I am a huge fan of Tempranillo or the noble grape of Spain and this 100% Tempranillo was no different. Displaying the terroir of this region, which is at the foothills of the Pyrenees, with bright flavors of cherry, plumb, vanilla and a bouquet of earth, tobacco, leather and herbs. Also displaying warming hints of cinnamon, this wine really held up to the typical characteristics of this grape. Typical and yet it had a special feel of the Pureness Mt range, rugged and sturdy on the palate. The ruby red color was lovely and the finish long and soft, a true gem of a wine with special care given at every stage of the process, cheers!

Dave's Faves

David Ferrie

Writer’s Block Grenache: And speaking of Grenache, oh boy, this one is delicious! A big, lush truckload of macerated cherries starts the party followed by a dance of cola and cinnamon that lasts way past bedtime. This wine I can only think of drinking by itself, but not by myself. Fun. Fun. Fun.

Quatro Mani Montepulciano: This is a wonderful marriage of old and new world styles. There’s big mouthful of red fruit on the front end that commands attention. Cherry and raspberry blend softly and sweetly. The wine finishes with that classic Italian herbaceous green olive and oregano. For pairing? Think pizza, pizza, pizza.

Dave's Faves

David Ferrie

Firestone Central Coast Chardonnay: Smooth, silky and incredibly well-balanced. This wine walks the line between crisp tartness and cloying oak and butter. It brings a light, lemon citrus and a round, yet refreshing, spicy oak finish. A crab in cream sauce or baked brie and French bread has my mouth watering as I think about it.