Table For 2

This Valentine's Day, couple up with these romantic wines....

 

 

J Cuvée 20
Julian's
The “J” Cuvée 20 is a fruity, sparkling brut designed to celebrate J CuvÉe’s 20th anniversary of wine making. As a blend of younger and older vintages, this brut first hits the taste buds like a lemon-drenched honeysuckle. This subtle sweetness is quickly replaced by a yeasty undertone composed of caramel, almonds and fresh toast. The nose is as mellow as the wine is crisp.

Candoni Chianti D.O.C.G 2009
Shogun
The 2009 Candoni Chianti D.O.C.G is an excellent example of classic Italian wine making. This vintage comes to age in Tuscany, in the heart of the Chianti region of Italy. This 2009 is a slight blend, 90 percent Sangiovese to 10 percent Merlot. This wine’s warmth and dryness ARE indicative of a good Chianti with enough fruity accents to condone it’s purple hue. This wine is great with any good cheese but, we highly recommend this one with a hearty soup or chowder.

Silver Oak, 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
Yamato
The 2006 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon is a ruby-red piece of perfection. The oak vessel sets the stage for this wine’s robust earthiness. Truffles and hints of Asian spices dominate the overall complexity of this cabernet, but a touch of vanilla and coconut may surprise you on this wine’s long, satisfying finish. Try this one with Prime rib – the two compliment each other quite nicely.  

Cook Well
February 2012