Friday, March 27, 2009

Wines of the month at the club for April

1996 Cuvée Frédéric Émile Riesling, Honey and citrus on the nose. Medium to light bodied with citrus and minerals on the palate. Great with oysters. $45/btl-10/gl

2006 Pine Ridge Dijon Clones Chardonnay, Peach and vanilla on the nose. Medium to full bodied with citrus and creamy oak on the palate. Perfect for grilled swordfish $50/btl-12gl

2006 Domaine Maurice Ecard Sauvigny les Beaune les Serpentieres. Light bodied pinot noir with cherry and earth on the nose. Smooth tannins with a fruit and mineral finish. Enjoy with salmon and chicken. $50/btl – 12/gl

2005 Chimney Rock Stags Leap Cabernet Sauvignon, Full bodied Napa cabernet with cedar and dark fruit on the nose. Currants, cedar and vanilla on the complex and layered palate. $89/btl – 20/gl