Introducing LE15, a showcase of five outstanding wines
September 21 2015
This year, Winexpert™ and Como Creek Brewing have sourced superior quality juice from Italy, California and Australia to bring you five impressive wines that will be a welcome addition to your cellars. Featuring unique blends and sought after varietals, the LE15 collection offers something for every palate.
Deadline for Pre-order is December 4, 2015. No payment is required until the month the juice arrives
YOUR LE15 WINES ARE:
January 2016
Barbera
Piedmont, Italy
- One of Italy's most famous wine regions
- Situated at the base of the Alps
- Piemonte in Italian means "at the foot of the mountains"
- Continental climate with hot growing season
Tasting Notes
- Higher acidity, lower tannins
- Approachable and food-friendly
- Earthy nose with aromas of sour cherry
- Flavors of cherry, cranberry and spice such as nutmeg and anise
Food Pairings
- Tomato sauce dishes - pasta, chicken, eggplant
- Prepared with fresh herbs like basil, and oregano
- Gourmet frozen pizza or La Sauvagine cheese with water crackers
- Chicken Ratatouille Tagliatelle
Sweetness: Dry Body: Medium Alcohol: 13.5%
January 2016
Pinot Grigio Verduzzo
Veneto, Italy
- Located just north of Venice on the Adriatic Sea
- One of three highly productive Italian regions known collectively as the Venezie
- Hot summers and cool winters
Tasting Notes
- Fresh and vibrant
- Citrus and pear from Pinot Grigio
- Honeyed ripe pineapple from Verduzzo
- Balanced acidity
- Crisp, clean finish
Food Pairings
- Delicate fish; pan-fried, poached or baked
- Simple chicken dishes
- Avoid spicy, sweet, salty, and tomato
- Grilled shrimp skewer or double cream brie
- Cod and Potato Cakes with Lemon-Herb Tartar Sauce
Sweetness: Dry Body: Light-Medium Alcohol: 13%
February 2016
Mosaic Red
Paso Robles, California
- Located between Los Angeles and San Francisco
- Long growing season of warm days and cool nights
- Produces vibrantly ripened grapes
Tasting Notes
- Merlot and Zinfandel bring round fruit notes
- Petit Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon provide structure and complexity
- Aromas of red fruit, smoke and spice
- Flavors of blackberry, raspberry and spice
Food Pairings
- Braised meats, rich sauces, game meats
- Foods with a rich pastry note
- Avoid spicy foods
- Grilled steak or aged Asiago cheese
- Bison Burgers with Balsamic Bacon Onion Relish
Sweetness: Dry Body: Medium-Full Alcohol: 14%
March 2016
Gewürztraminer Verdelho Muscat
Murray Darling, Australia
- Named for the two great rivers: Murray and Darling which weave through the region
- Long hot days with little rainfall
- Heat, irrigation and fertile soil produce grapes that create soft, generously flavored wines
Tasting Notes
- Floral notes from Gewürztraminer
- Verdelho contributes tropical notes
- Grapey Muscat
- Perfumed nose, vibrant pear, grapefruit and lime
- Hint of minerality
- Off-Dry
Food Pairings
- Lightly spiced chicken, pork or salmon
- Ginger, hoisin, oyster sauces
- Savory Asian fare
- Ginger sauces on chicken or Asian inspired frozen apps
- Hoisin Pork Tenderloin Sliders
Sweetness: Off-Dry Body: Medium Alcohol: 12%
April 2016
Fourtitude with Grape Skins
Riverland, Australia
- Woven around the Murray River
- Mediterranean climate
- Long days of sunshine
- Sun-kissed, vibrantly ripened grapes
Tasting Notes
- Full bodied blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Merlot
- Aromas of blackcurrant, cedar and spice
- Flavors of blackcurrant, plum, cherry and spice
Food Pairings
- Red meats - medium rare
- Meats with red wine reductions
- Avoid spice or heat
- Bacon wrapped beef tenderloin
- Aged cheddar
- Wine and Mustard Braised Leg of Lamb
Sweetness: Dry Body: Full Alcohol: 14.5%