WoW

Greetings from Gosford Wine . . . I don’t want to speak prematurely – though I very well may be – but it seems that the heat has finally broken, and I couldn’t be happier.  It’s certainly not cool, not just yet, but I’m ready to pretend that it is.  From this state of denial regarding current weather conditions springs my choice for Gosford’s Wines of the Week (sic).  That’s right, I said . . .

Wines of the Week. . .(!) I couldn’t decide whether to acquiesce again to the heat and choose white, or celebrate our partial thermal liberation by choosing red . . . so I chose both.  I should add that the Silk Oak line of wines made it particularly easy to do so.  I tried the Viognier first, and was immediately impressed by its floral nose, its stone-fruit driven palate, and its refreshing finish, which shows just a touch of chalky earth.  I was further impressed by its very attractive price.  It normally sells for $10.99 - which is a steal, by the way – but we’ll give it away for $9.99 per bottle.  I had already decided to run this as a Wine of the Week when I tasted the Silk Oak Zinfandel, which was so pleasant and satisfying I couldn’t resist tacking it on, as well.  Like the Viognier, it normally sells for $10.99, but we’ll run it at $9.99 this week.  The Zin will please lovers of Spanish wine with its plump but not opulent texture and mineral-kissed finish.  It’s very tasty stuff.  Call or email ahead to let me know you’re coming.

Don’t forget our Wine Seminar this evening . . . whose theme will be “Off-Whites.”  We’ll be trying some of the more obscure white grapes this evening, including Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Gewürtztraminer, and Malvasia Bianca.  We’ll also experiment with a Provençal rosé, an Icewine from New Zealand, and a sweet Argentinian Torrontes.  Even if you prefer reds, I encourage you to come out and learn a little something new about the world of wine.  White lovers, rejoice!

As always, drop in anytime between six and eight on Wednesdays.  Bring bucks (five) and friends.