2014 Kuentz-Bas Riesling 2015 Tramin 2015 Massaya Le 2014 Catena Vista Flores Cuvee Tradition Gewürztraminer Colombier Malbec Alsace, France Südtirol - Alto Adige, Italy , Mendoza, Argentina

Alsace, in the far north-eastern From the 8th century until its Lebanon’s civil war (1975-1990) Argentina’s military history corner of France, stands out from annexation by Italy in 1919, this forced the Ghosn family to flee the spans a period of over two other French wine regions thanks to region was part of Austria- Beqaa. When brothers Sami and centuries. It broke colonial ties Wine Flight its strong Franco-Germanic Hungary and its predecessors, Ramzi returned in the early 1990’s, with Spain, waged a civil war to influences. These are the result of the Austrian Empire and the they found squatters on their define its organization and had September 6, 2017 the region having switched back Holy Roman Empire. property and their vines in tatters. wars with Brazil, Paraguay, and forth between German and By 1994, they were ready to go to Britain and France. The military French sovereignty in recent market. Massaya means twilight also played a role in the centuries and are evident not only and as the sun sets over the institutional life of the country, Wine & War in Alsatian architecture and culture, Mediterranean the sky darkens to during a series of coups d'état but also in the food and wines. the same shade of blue of the that took place in the 20th bottle. century. Tasting Notes: With a bouquet of lemon and Tasting Notes: Tasting Notes: flowery petals, this bone-dry white Dark cherry red in color, this With a dark violet color and features a medium body with blend of Cinsault, Noir, black reflections, this wine offers melon and citrus on the palate. It and Tempranillo features a a ripe nose of red fruits with has balanced acidity and excellent bouquet of cherry, cassis and spice. delicate floral notes of lavender, minerality. Flavors of fresh raspberry, violet and mocha. The pomegranate, orange peel, mouthfeel is rich and full with Food Pairing: “Untitled” Jean-Michel Basquiat spearmint and a hint of pepper are notes of sweet spice and a touch Alsatian Riesling craves pork and set in a web of soft tannins and a of leather. The finish presents Tasting Notes: there is nothing more authentic long, minty finish. soft, well-integrated tannins With a straw-yellow color and than choucroûte garnie (a version of with bright, crisp acidity that scents of peach, roses and grass German sauerkraut). This Food Pairings: gives the wine exceptional over hints of white spices, this fermented cabbage is cooked in January 25th marks the length. wine is refreshing with balanced white wine, beer or cider and celebration of Scotland's poet acidity. On the palate there are seasoned with juniper berries and Robert Burns and is celebrated Food Pairings: tropical flavors of lychee and black peppercorns. The choucroûte with “Burn’s Supper.” Served is The national sandwich of starfruits, which complement a is served hot with boiled potatoes haggis, which is a pudding nearby Uruguay, the Chivito has floral finish. and a variety of meats including containing sheep's pluck (heart, become a popular menu item in

ham, bacon, sausages, smoked liver and lungs) minced with Argentina as well. It consists of Food Pairings: meats and fish. onion, oatmeal, suet and stock thinly sliced rib steak, thick slabs Serve with swordfish in and served with neeps and tatties of pancetta, onions, fried eggs PLCB 57722 @ $14.99 cucumber-dill sauce or mahi- (yellow turnips or rutabaga and and ham. 12.5% ABV mahi with mango chutney. potatoes). “Wine of Babylon” Jean-Michel Basquiat PLCB 545718 @ $13.99 PLCB 556874@ $19.99 13.5% ABV PLCB 560195 @ $11.99 14% ABV 14.5% ABV