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Tasting Notes Winter 2020 NEW YORK WASHINGTON 2019 GOTHAM Riesling, “The Finger”, Finger Lakes. Where it all 2017 TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES Cabernet Blend. 70% Cabernet began. Gotham's first and signature wine, “The Finger”. From Doyle Sauvignon, 30% Syrah. All grapes are from the Columbia Valley with and Fulkerson Vineyards, prime sites on Seneca Lake. Vinified the principal vineyard sources being High River and Goose Ridge. separately, then blended together to find a perfect balance at about The Cabernet Sauvignon was fermented with whole berries in 7.8 grams of acid balanced by approximately 10 grams sugar. This stainless tanks for both primary and secondary fermentations, while youthful and delicate wine dazzles with its multi-dimensional nose the Syrah was fermented whole cluster. This resulted in a wine that is of tangerine, lime, and stone fruit. The lightly sweet palate bold, rich, textured, but not over the top. Aromas of black cherry, introduces pomelo and Key lime along with acidity that lights up the blackberry, and earthy, savory notes of tobacco and herbs, vanilla, wine’s light, zesty and vibrant body with pleasantly lower alcohol. An and cocoa. Tannins are elegant and refined. engaging array of summer flowers scents the back palate and fades WINTER 2020 into the modest finish. 2018 BIELER FAMILY “DAISY” Pinot Grigio. Charles Bieler's 2019 SCHNEIDER & BIELER Rosé “Empire”, New York. A true NY obsession with co-fermented white wines is based on the belief that Rose. Cabernet Franc from the Dalrymple Vineyard on Seneca Lake the sooner you can integrate different varieties together, the more meets Cabernet Franc and Merlot from the Onabay Vineyard on the cohesive and energetic the wine. He found the right terroir and North Fork of Long Island. Only 6 hours of skin contact prior to combination of vineyards to pull off such a wine in the Columbia pressing, followed by fermentation and aging in stainless steel at cool Valley. The majority of the fruit came from the Ancient Lakes AVA with temperatures to preserve the wines' fresh fruit notes and bright supporting roles from the Yakima Valley's Upland and from the aromatics. The three components were fermented separately with Stoneridge Vineyard in the Royal Slope. Pinot Grigio 75%, Riesling different yeast strains. The result is a delicious balance of berry notes 12%, Muscat 9%, Sauvignon Blanc 4%. Charles dedicates this wine to complimented by savory notes and a mouth-watering salinity on the the gritty, principled, visionary women in the maternal lineage of his finish. family. The youngest of this line is named Daisy, who embodies all of these qualities. 2018 SCHNEIDER & BIELER Cabernet Franc ‘Empire”, Finger Lakes. Bruce Schneider has been crafting acclaimed NY State TASTING NOTES NOTES TASTING Cabernet Franc since 1994 and when he teamed up with Charles CALIFORNIA Bieler in 2010 to start Gotham Project, naturally the first red wine 2018 PACIFIC STANDARD Chardonnay, Santa Barbara. From a they kegged was a NY Cabernet Franc. 100% Cabernet Franc from cool vineyard site in Santa Barbara that brings notes of bright citrus, the Wagner Vineyard on the East side Seneca Lake and Sheldrake white fruit, and minerality. 50% fermented and aged in stainless Point Vineyard on the West side of Cayuga Lake. Fermented with RC steel and 50% fermented and aged with just enough oak influence 212 yeast the must was heated to 90 degrees F at the start of to add a touch of creaminess on the finish. fermentation. Temperature was held for 24 hours resulting in aromas and flavors of fresh raspberries complimented by notes of 2017 PACIFIC STANDARD Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara. From the savory herbs. The wine was aged for 8 months in seasoned French Los Alamos vineyard in Santa Barbara’s rolling hills. Classic cherry oak before being kegged. Packed with classically fragrant Cabernet and strawberry notes are framed by subtle hints of vanilla from Franc character, this wine delivers red cherries and tart red currants aging in small oak barrels. accented by savory tones and mouthwatering acidity. 2018 PACIFIC STANDARD Cabernet Sauvignon. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Mendocino, Lodi, and Sonoma aged in a blend of French and American oak. Blueberry, dark cherry and currants with toasted vanilla and chocolate notes. The palate is full and broad with soft, velvety tannins and a long finish. www.gothamproject.net PONCHERA Sangria Rosé. A blend of Pinot Grigio and Zinfandel from California. Delicious on its own, with fresh fruit added or as a CALIFORNIA (CONTINUED) great base for a mixed wine cocktail. A peachy-pink color, this charismatic sipper tastes like an adult fruit salad. It is packed with 2016 PACIFIC STANDARD Zinfandel, Amador. 100% Zinfandel high-toned mango, papaya, and nectarine. Light-bodied and easy from Amador County. Aged in a blend of French and American oak, sipping, the initial sensation of sweetness on the attack turns with aromas of raspberry, stewed strawberry, cocoa, and toasty oak decidedly dry on the finish thanks to the good acidic tension. with underlying notes of pepper and spice. Juicy and broad, but not over the top. PONCHERA Sangria. A blend of Syrah, Merlot and Zinfandel from California. Delicious on its own, with fresh fruit added or as a great 2018 RANCHO RODEO Pinot Grigio. The wine was cold-fermented base for a mixed wine cocktail. This boldly aromatic sangria starts off at 50ºF in stainless steel to retain the fresh and fruity aromas. The with a heady swirl of rosehips and winter spices. Mulberries, red wine was not permitted to undergo a secondary malolactic plums and pomegranate seeds invade the medium-bodied palate fermentation to ensure crisp acidity. This creamy, vinous and flavor- that is nicely supported by fresh acidity. A crisply dry finish makes forward white smells of yellow plums, white peaches, and this boldly fruity sangria decidedly food-friendly. WINTER 2020 honeysuckle. Youthful fruit vibrancy radiates from the wine’s full- bodied, succulent and mouth-filling palate. The light viscosity caresses while gentle but supporting acidity give the wine ample lift FRANCE and refreshment. 2018 ATELIERS RASPAIL Sauvignon Blanc Touraine AOC. 2018 RANCHO RODEO Chardonnay. 45% of the wine underwent 100% Sauvignon Blanc from hillside vineyard. 20-30-year old vines malolactic fermentation to enhance aroma and mouth feel and the with yields of less than 2 tons/acre. Direct to press, and fermented balance was kept non-malolactic to retain freshness. Tropical and and aged in stainless steel. From talented young winemaker citrus aromas carry through on the palate and are complimented by Matthieu Elzinga. A bright and zesty white, layers of bright flavors the refreshing acidity from the non-ML portion. and crackling textures accent this cool climate wine. Gooseberries and pineapple aromas lead to a bright citrus palate. On the finish, 2018 RANCHO RODEO Pinot Noir. 100% from the Circle K Ranch notes of honeydew melon accompany the lemony palate. in the Delta area west of Lodi, 30% was aged in French and American oak and the rest was all stainless steel tank aged. Full yet delicate. 2018 LAURENT DUFOULEUR Mâcon Villages AOC. 100% This wine is jam-packed with fruit and flavored with vanilla bean, Chardonnay from vineyard with limestone and marl soils near Lugny caramel and grated cardamom. It is full bodied with ripe mulberry Village. Half the wine is aged in stainless steel and the balance is TASTING NOTES NOTES TASTING and blueberry fruit filling the palate. There’s just the right amount of aged in seasoned barriques on the fine lees. Classic profile with tannins and fresh lift on the palate. bright citrus notes and a touch of creaminess on the finish. 2018 RANCHO RODEO Merlot. This Merlot leads with aromas of 2019 SABINE Rosé, IGP Mediterranee, Aix Vineyards cedar and toasty oak, and follows up with flavorful layers of plums, 30% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 20% Cinsault, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, blueberries, black cherry and vanilla. Structured, balanced and 8% Rolle. The 2019 Sabine delivers the classic Provence rosé profile bursting with flavor, this memorable Merlot was aged in French and with notes of raspberry, cherry, peach, herbal, citrus and mineral American oak. The wine finishes with smooth tannins and luscious core. A creamy concentration from the small yields and concentrated flavors. fruit adds tremendous length on the palate. To ensure maximum complexity, there were over 30 small fermentations using dozens of 2018 RANCHO RODEO Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine was aged different yeasts, creating a symphony of flavor. in both French and American oak. A deep wine with lush fruit and flavors of red currants and blackberries on the palate with a long silky finish, it’s a Cabernet that’s very easy to sip on its own. www.gothamproject.net FRANCE (CONTINUED) 2018 LA COUX Côtes du Rhône AOC. The vineyard for the La Coux SPAIN (CONTINUED) Côtes du Rhône is situated at the heart of the Enclave des Papes, south KATAS Palomino (Manzanilla). Produced by Orleans Borbón. This of the village of Valréas. The special characteristics of its latitude and fortified wine is from the Manzanilla Sanlucar de Barrameda DO. altitude give it unique climate conditions, perfect for creating Made with 100% Palomino grapes that were fortified to 15% ALC. structured and complex wines with magnificent freshness. The 82 This Manzanilla Sherry was created by 3 criaderas with an average of hectares of this estate encompass different sectors of the village of 5 years. The vines were planted in 1998 in Albariza soil at an Valréas at different altitudes and varied clay-chalk or sandy soil types. elevation of 230 feet. This lightly golden wine races out of the glass The Grenache and Syrah grow in plots as high as 320 meters above sea with aromas of sea salt, hay, dried yellow apple, and lemon peel.
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