Orange County Wine-Easy Drinking Red Wines for Summer $24.00

Easy Drinking Reds for Summer

Wine Tasting - $24.00

Thursday July 24, 2008, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Friday July 25 2008 12:30- 7:30 p.m.

Saturday July 26, 2008, 12:30 - 7:30 p.m. 

Sunday July 27, 2008 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.

A selection of easy drinking reds for summer.

2005 McKeon-Phillips Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County  This wine starts with bright red berries and spice on the nose followed by sweet spice, bright red berry fruits and a hint of charcoal on the finish.  Light tannins

2006 ZC Red, Templeton Gap, CA.  54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Syrah and 23% Cabernet Franc.  This wine offers ripe cherry, raspberry, toasty oak and cedar with well balanced tannins on the finish.

2005 Kukkula 2005 IPO, Paso Robles, CA.  80% Cabernet, 10% Syrah and 10% Zinfandel.  This wine offers plenty of dark berry fruits and plum with toasty oak on the finish.  391 cases produced.

2005 James Judd & Sons Vineyards Barbera, Paso Robles, CA.  Made of 100% estate grown fruit, this wine bursts with aromas of blackberries, vanilla and a hint of smoke and toast on the finish.  Pairs well with steak and tomato dishes, including pizza.  700 cases produced.

2005 Christian Lazo Petit Sirah, Paso Robles, California.  Inky black with white pepper roasted nuts, and red fruits on the nose and palate.  Rustic, yet elegant.  125 Cases produced. 2005 Penman Springs Syrah, Paso Robles, California.  98% Syrah, 2% Muscat, this wine offers smoky plum and meaty red berry fruits on the nose and palate with a touch of toasty oak on the finish.  288 Cases produced.

Enjoy an individual cheese tray with cheeses paired specifically with the wines featured on today's tasting for $12.00  Please see our Menu for other cheese trays, charcuterie and non-alcoholic beverages.

Note: wine tasting customers receive a 10% discount on store purchases made the day/night of the tasting. Excludes wine tasting, menu and sale items