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Wine Tasting - Includes tastings of five wines and a souvenir glass..................................................................................................$5.00
White Wines:
2006 Chardonnay:
Chardonnay is the primary white wine grape of the Bourgogne region of
France. It is believed to be named
after the village of Chardonnay in the M�connais region of France. The
name is a derivative of Cardonnacum, a Latin language term to denote an area
with thistles. Part of the attraction of Chardonnay, for wine makers and
lovers alike, is its versatility. Without oak, Chardonnay generally produces a soft wine, often with fruity flavors.
2005 Chardonnay in Oak:
In the U.S., it is often made using full malolactic fermentation to soften the
acidity and some oak handling. When aged with oak, Chardonnay can acquire a smokey, vanilla, caramel,
and butter aroma.
2008 Viognier: Viognier
is noted for spice, floral, citrus, apricot, apple and peach flavors. It
typically produces medium bodied wines with relatively high acids and fruit. Viognier
should be served at around 52F - cooler than room temperature. This lets the
full, rich flavors of the wine come forth.
Aegina:A 50/50 blend of Chardonnay/Viognier creating a
delicious, sweet white table wine.
Red Wines:
Sisyphus
is a blended red wine that contains only those
varieties that are authorized for use in the red wines of the Bordeaux
region of France. A
typical Bordeaux Blend will have either Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot as the
primary grape but the other grapes will make up from 15% to 50% of the
blend. Our Red Table Wine is composed of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot
and 25% Cabernet Franc.
2006 Merlot
is a red wine grape that is used as both a blending grape and for varietal wines. Merlot-based
wines usually have medium body with hints of berry, plum, and currant. Its softness and "fleshiness",
combined with its earlier ripening, makes Merlot an ideal grape to blend with the sterner,
later-ripening Cabernet Sauvignon. This flexibility has helped to make it one of the most popular
red wine varietals in the United States and Chile.
2007 Cabernet Franc is lighter
and fruitier than its Cabernet Sauvignon relative. Francs often have
cherry, blackberry, and vanilla aromas. The tannin is soft and gentle, and
the finish is smooth. A Challenging 2007 season produced a spectacular
Cab Franc!!!!! It is a MUST TRY!
2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
is a variety of red grape mainly used for wine production, and is, along with
Chardonnay,
one of the most widely-planted of the world's grape varieties. The principal grape in many
Bordeaux wines, Cabernet Sauvignon is grown in most of the world's wine regions, although it
requires a long growing season to ripen properly and gives low yields. The particularly thick
skin of the Cabernet Sauvignon grape results in wines that can be high in tannin which provides
both structure and ageability. As a group, Cabernet Sauvignon wines are generally full-flavored,
with a smooth and lingering finish.
Zimmerman Vineyards wine labels depict an image, sketched by Leslie Zimmerman, of Sisyphus, the Greek mythological King of Corinth, who was forever condemned to pushing a great boulder uphill. Norm likens his experiences to those of Sisyphus with one exception, that his efforts have been goal-driven and have led him to the realization of a dream.
Wine prices range from $13.99 to $16.99
1/4 Case (3 bottles) - 10% Discount
1/3 Case (4 bottles) - 15% Discount
1/2 Case (6 bottles) - 20% Discount
Full Case (12 bottles) - 25% Discount