2012 Lima Vinho Verde 2011 Licia Albariño 2008 Quinta da 2006 Castillo Joâo Ramos Rias Baixas Garrida Labastida Rioja Alentejo, Portugal , Dao, Portugal Reserva Labastida, Spain Vinho Verde means green wine, Lícia is a shortening of Galicia, This red has 50% Touriga-

suggesting not the color but that the autonomía in northwest Nacional, 40% Tinta-Roriz and Riojas are Tempranillo based they are intended to be enjoyed in Spain known for its Celtic 10% Jaen grape varietals. reds known for their oakiness. their energetic youth. Oenologist influence and greenness due to This wine is aged in 70% Wine Flight João Portugal Ramos composed this the maritime climate. Tasting Notes: American and 30% French oak. wine from 100% Loureiro grape. With a deep red color, this wine

April 2, 2014 has smoky, ripe blackberry and The words Crianza, Reserva, Loureiro comes from the Portuguese plum flavors offset with hints of and Gran Reserva on labels will word meaning "laurel" and the bitter mocha, spicy vanilla, black give an indication as to how name was given to the grape cherry and smoke. The flavors The Iberian long the wine has been aged in because of the laurel scent and combine to a smooth, complex wood (from youngest to eldest flavor that the grapes can have. wine which lingers on the finish. respectively). Bay leaves come from the bay laurel Peninsula tree, so the smell of bay leaves you Food Pairings: Tasting Notes: most likely have in your spice Cozido or cocido is a traditional Levantine art consists of the oldest cave This wine opens with leather cabinet is the smell of laurel. of , , paintings in the world and is located in notes and quickly moves to dry (sometimes chicken) and cabbage, Iberia. This artwork dates as far back as cherry, spice and balsam wood. Tasting Notes: turnips, carrots, potatoes and 8,000 BC. The paintings are mostly The palate is balanced with With a pale lemon-yellow color and collard greens with numerous made with bird feathers, red minerals and fairly thick and meaty plum and aromas of lemongrass and regional variations throughout charcoal. berry flavors cut by proper Mediterranean herbs, this wine has Man gathering honey Iberia. It is part of the Portuguese acids. It is long on the finish, undertones of white tea and and Spanish cuisine legacies. with tobacco notes and lasting minerality on the palate. It has Tasting Notes: crisp, apple and pear zesty acidity With its apple, peach and melon berry length. There’s quite a bit and mouth-filling flavors of citrus bouquet, this spritzy white has of mintiness to the wine, adding fruits and a long, refreshing finish. flavors of white peach and to its complexity. green melon. It is crisp with a Food Pairings: bit of brine on the clean finish. Food Pairings: Pair with Pulpo gallego (basically an Try with roasted capon, a octopus salad). “A la gallego” is Food Pairings: young, neutered rooster, stuffed anything cooked with paprika and Try with Paella Valenciana ~ with bread, and smoked olive oil. First, grill the octopus and the national dish of Spain. cheddar cheese then serve it then toss it in olive oil with paprika, Shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, with a sauce made with brown a little cayenne, salt and black chicken, chorizo, and pork with butter and sorrel, a slightly sour The Dance of Cogul, pepper, then squeeze lemon juice or seasoned with saffron. and acidic green herb.

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