Niko’s Fine Wine Tasting
10% disc. on Tasting wine purchase
July 23rd at 6pm-8pm
Tasting Fee $10 Non-Member
Free to Premium Member+1
Free to Regular Member ONLY
We will taste everyday drinking wines …..
Biutiful Cava Brut Nature

"Vibrant, mineral-accented citrus and orchard fruit scents carry a chalky mineral overtone...Smoothly plays power off delicacy and finishes long and stony, with strong mineral cut" —
Josh Raynolds, Vinous Media
Appellation Cava D.O.
Grape(s) 50% Macabeo, 35% Parellada and 15% Xarel•lo: the 3 indigenous varieties from Penedès.
Altitude/Soil 200-600 meters / The soil is alluvial and comprises three layers; clay, pebbles and sand
Farming Methods Traditional methods
Harvest By hand or machine during the night for preserve all the aromas that are in the grape
Production Méthode Champenoise (second fermentation in bottle)
Aging Aged for a minimum of 12 months on the lees prior to disgorging
Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand

WINEMAKER'S NOTES:
Crisp and refreshing, Whitehaven captures bright notes of grapefruit and lemongrass in this superbly structured and balanced Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Smooth and zesty on the palate, Whitehaven features Sauvignon Blanc’s classic characteristics of fresh-snipped greens, white peach and pear blends with hints of tropical fruit. Each glass boasts along, clean finish.
Vina Otano Barrel Fermented

"Ripe tangerine, pear, vanilla and toasty lees on the nose; a hint of minerality adds vibrancy. Dry and seamless on the palate, offering concentrated orchard fruit, honey and toasted brioche flavors" —
Josh Raynolds, Vinous Media
Appellation Rioja D.O.Ca.
Grape(s) 75% Viura and 25% White Tempranillo, from a single 90 year old estate-grown vineyard
Altitude/Soil 625 meters / calcareous clay
Farming Methods Sustainable methods
Harvest Hand harvested into small boxes
Production Grapes were destemmed and lightly crushed prior to fermentation in French oak barrels
Aging Following fermentation, the wine was aged for a further 4 months in barrel prior to bottling
El Vino Clásico (Legado del Moncayo Garnacha)

Montaña Vendimia Seleccionada hails from vineyards growing up the side of the volcano, with the vines between forty to sixty years of age. The Montaña is raised in used French casks for eight months prior to bottling. The wine is deeper on the nose from the older vines, offering up scents of dark berries, spit-roasted venison, dark soil tones, coffee bean, a hint of the autumnal shadings to come with bottle age, woodsmoke and garrigue. On the palate the wine is deep, ripe, full-bodied and chewy, with an excellent core of fruit, fine soil inflection, firm tannins and a long, complex and promising finish. There is just a whisper of backend heat here, but overall the wine is nicely balanced and will be a fine drink once it softens up a bit. Unlike the regular bottling from Legado del Moncayo, this old vine cuvée will demand a bit of time in the cellar before it drinks with generosity. 2027-2050+.
2017 Kopke Douro Vinho Tinto

Made from a remarkable combination of grapes. Douro Red 2018 honours
Kopke´s long and rich history.
Vinification was carried out with total destemming and crushing.
Fermented in stainless-steel vats for approximately 13 days at
temperatures around 24 ºC. Half of the blend was aged in second year
french oak barrels of 225 liters and the remaining, in stainless-steel vats.
on the nose has very fruity aromas, where the red fruits stand out in a
very subtle and appealing spice background. In the mouth it is well
structured, with a velvety texture and a very fresh and seductive finish. An
elegant wine with a long and irresistible finish.
The wine should be stored in a cool and dry place, sheltered from light
and temperature fluctuations, and the bottle should remain in a
horizontal position.
Best served at a temperature between 16 – 18ºC.
Ideal to pair with red meat, game, cheeses and roasted fat fish
HEIGHT / 200-350 meters
GRAPE VARIETIES
Touriga Nacional; Touriga Franca; Tinta Roriz; Tinto Cão.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
ALCOHOL 13%
Paladin Raboso Fiore Sparkling Red Wine

Winemaker Notes
Superior structure, great fruit, excellent aromaticity, intense colour, ruby red with violet reflections, fine perlage and enveloping foam. Persistent and fragrant scent, reminiscent of field violets and cherries. A lively wine, with long and fruity persistence, savory and dry, with an inviting foam that makes every sip irresistible. Delicate astringency.
Inseparable companion for lunch and dinner, with pizza or snacks. Perfect with grilled and roasted meat and fish dishes. Raboso fiore is always served fresh and on large glasses.