Tasting Notes – Wines for Thanksgiving III – 11.20.2024

presented by Andrew Alley from 17th Street Distributing

Corazza Prosecco Vazzola Extra Dry DOC ~ NV

The Corazza Winery boasts a rich history dating back several generations. Founded in the early 20th century by the Corazza family, the winery began as a modest endeavor with a deep-rooted connection to the land. This Prosecco is crafted using the Glera grape variety, which is indigenous to the Veneto region.
Appellation: Veneto, Italy
Grapes: 100% Glera – 11% ABV

Tasting notes: On the nose, exudes an inviting bouquet of crisp green apples, ripe pear, and vibrant citrus. The palate is met with a burst of refreshing flavors, where the initial impressions of green apple and pear persist. The zesty citrus notes provide a vibrant acidity. The wine’s texture is smooth, exhibiting a well-integrated structure that carries the flavors with finesse.
Pairing: It pairs well with fish, soft cheeses, salads and light pasta dishes. It is wonderful as an aperitif, and great for making an Aperol Spritz or your favorite summer cooler.
Producer: Corazza Winery

Reserve de Marande Cinsault Rosé ~ 2023

The Réserve de Marande range offers seductive and generous wines, produced in southern France, in the Languedoc-Roussillon and Gascony region. Here the benefits of the Mediterranean climate bring hot and dry summers after rainy winters yielding a perfect maturing of the grapes. Humidity and cool temps help the vines produce full, fruity packed aromas. Winemaker, Philippe Lebrun, favors single varietal wine production such as this Cinsault believing it to express the terror at its best
Appellation: Languedon-Roussillon, France
Grapes: 100% Cinsault

Tasting notes: Pale pink in color. Ripe aromas of strawberries and sweet raspberries. Fresh, juicy with a harmonious overall impression.
Pairing: Try paired with pasta, lean fish, or vegetarian dishes. Works well as an aperitif.
Producer: Réserve de Marande

Hautes Cotes de Nuits Bourgogne Rouge ~ 2019

Claire Laroche Hautes Cotes de Nuits Bourgogne Pinot Noir is exquisitely crafted, showcasing their open-knit and stunning appearance. Notably, they lacked any overwhelming woody notes that can occasionally be found in wines of this tier, which surpasses Bourgogne Rouge in terms of both price and overall excellence. This represents a whole new level of red Burgundy.
Appellation: Bourgogne, France

Grapes: Pinot Noir, Rouge – 13% ABV
Tasting notes: Crimson or dark ruby, leaning towards strawberry. They boast aromas of cherry, licorice, and violet. A firm, straightforward taste, tannins pleasant once matured, and just the right amount of body.
Pairings: It goes well with such meats as rabbit, lamb or duck.
Producer: Claire Laroche

Chateau l’Alouette Lalande de Pomerol ~ 2019 [89 points – Wine Enthusiast]

For 20 years, Jean-Claude Giraud worked with one of the finest winemakers in the appellation Lalande-de-Pomerol. In 1990 he took over his father’s business, and in 2005, he purchased Château L’Alouette. Jean-Claude remains meticulous in his quest for excellence and utilizes handcrafted practices such as frequent manual canopy management and severe harvest selection. His vines are 100% Merlot. The winery uses small-capacity tanks to precisely manage the process.

Appellation: Bordeaux, France

Grapes: 100% Merlot – 14% ABV
Tasting notes: Smooth textured medium- to full-bodied, the earth-laced palate is positively charged with energy, framed by very supple tannins and wonderful freshness, with an elegant bouquet of violets and red berry fruit aromas redolent of blackcurrant. Long, silky finish. The wine lingers persistently on the appealing finish.
Pairings: Full meat dishes like beef, lamb, game as well as poultry.

Producer: Chateau l’Alouette