The Tasting Table

As I mentioned last week, we have our largest summer tasting coming on July 24^th from 1-5pm.  It is a great opportunity for you to try the Six S’s of tasting to see what you like.  Here are some of the highlights that you will not want to miss:

Spirits

Cabin Fever Maple Whisky – A three year barrel aged whiskey which we are bringing in for the tasting.  Made in New England, you can really taste the maple here, along with caramel and butterscotch hints.  A very different style of Whisky!!!

El Dorado 15 year Rum – Made in Guyana, this blend of rums at least 15 years old, are matured in oak casks in a perfect location - within six degrees of the equator on the tropical north coast of South America.  Really one of the finest rums I have tasted.

Pie Liqueurs – Travis Hasse produces both an apple and cherry pie liqueur.  The Apple has notes of Cinnamon, while the Cherry is a fine marriage of Maraschino and Vanilla flavors.  There are also some creative drink recipes for both products.

We will also have Gentleman Jack and Woodford Reserve here to engrave your bottles.

Wines

Conundrum – I discussed this wine briefly a couple weeks ago when reviewing Caymus wines.  Concentrated, rich fruit and sweet oak give this wine layers of flavor and complexity.  One of my all-time favorite white wines and great for summer!!!

Enkidu Diener Ranch Petite Sirah – A full bodied wine with black pepper notes and plum and licorice hints.  The finish just goes on and on.  A great wine with grilled meats.

Mer Soleil Chardonnay – A fantastic example of what Chardonnay should be – buttery with ripe tropical fruit aromas and hints of honeysuckle and butterscotch.

Guigal Cotes du Rhone – The classic French Rhone blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mouvedre grapes, this wine is full with a long finish and plenty of elegance.  It was also served at my wedding, but not this vintage (it was 17 years ago).

La Posta Pinot Noir – An easy to drink Pinot Noir from Argentina.  Medium bodied with layers of bing cherries, this wine would pair great with lamb or grilled salmon.

Cortijo Rioja Red -  A blend of Tempranillo and Garnacha fermented and aged in stainless steel.  Cherry, black raspberry, and earth on the nose with a rich, full-flavored finish.

Beers

Pink Killer – A white top fermented beer.  Definitely for the fans of beers with fruit aromas and flavors.  Hints of pink grapefruit.

Goose Island Fleur – Always highly rated in the beer press.  A tart and fruity Belgian style ale, floral, yet wild.

Abita Purple Haze – A friend of mine from Lousiana loves this beer from outside New Orleans.  The Purple Haze is a crisp, American style wheat beer with raspberry puree added after filtration.  Give it a try!!!

Delerium Tremens & Nocturnum – The Tremens is a Beglian Golden Ale, which is creamy and light with a fruity, cherry aftertaste.  The Nocturnum is a Dark Ale, which is full of raisins, chocolate and aniseed.  A very long finish and hoppy aftertaste.  Our beer manager Rick loves these beers!!!

Hot Dogs – Tony will be on the grill all afternoon – or until we run out.

This is just a small sampling of all the items you will be able to taste as we will have over 40 beers, 50 wines and several spirits.  This is a great way to see what you like, and what you don’t.  So, hopefully we’ll see you 1-5pm on Saturday the 24^th for the best Summer Tasting in Lake County.  More information is available at www.antiochwine.com.

The King of Hearts says I am again out of space, so I guess I have come to the end and it is time to stop.  Cheers!!!