Niko’s Fine Wine Tasting

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July 30th at 6pm-8pm

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We will taste everyday drinking wines …..

Portlandia Brut Blanc de Blancs

Tasting Notes

Méthode Champenoise beautiful small bubbles, notes of crisp green apple & Meyer lemon, wrapped up in warm toasty flavors of fresh baked brioche with a crisp finish.

varietal: Chardonnay

alcohol: 12%

**ta:**8.2 g/L

**ph:**3.3

Winemaker Notes: Chardonnay grown and harvested at optimal sugar for classic Sparkling Brut production.

Tasting Notes: Beautiful small bubbles, notes of crisp green apple & Meyer lemon, wrapped up in warm toasty flavors of fresh baked brioche with a crisp finish.

Acclaim:
92 Points – Tasting Panel
89 Points – Wine Enthusiast
90 Points – Wine Reviews Online

LangeTwins Chenin Blanc - Merrill Vineyard

Tasting Notes:

This wine presents precise aromatics of yellow apple skin, ruby grapefruit zest, and white florals, underpinned by a faint note of baking spice. As the wine evolves in the glass, secondary aromas of crushed stone and fennel pollen emerge, adding complexity to the nose. This wine delivers a refreshing mouthfeel and has a lovely balanced acidity that is perfect for any occasion.

Farming Method:

Farmed responsibly and validated with dual certification through The Lodi Rules and California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA). Bordering the Snodgrass Slough in the California Delta, our Merrill Vineyard is located in the Clarksburg Appellation. The 81.09 acres sits on Mucky Clay and Clay soil that retains water so we keep a close eye on irrigation to ensure a healthy, balanced vine

LangeTwins Cabernet Franc - Miller Vineyard

Tasting Notes:

This wine offers a fantastic blend of traditional Old World notes and vibrant California fruit. Fresh aromas of black cherry, tamarind, and serrano pepper are complimented by an earthy minerality that compares to concrete in a summer rain. Extended aging in neutral oak allows the gentle character and strong structure of the fruit to come into balance, forming flavors of raspberry and ripe strawberry up front with firm, but subtle tannins that bring a slightly sandy texture on the midpalate. This vintage comes to a smooth finish leaving a warm array of spicy fruit flavors.

Ageing Process:

Certified Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing. Miller is unlike any other vineyard we farm in the Clarksburg AVA. The 10.95 acres of Clone 13 and 11 Cabernet Franc develop thick skins to combat fierce Delta winds and each vine seems to perform uniquely due to the topography and soil mix. Grafted from Sauvignon Blanc in 2010, the varietal has performed as we expected – it is difficult to grow, but crafts a beautiful wine.

LangTwins Petite Sirah - One Hundred Vineyard

Tasting Notes:

Situated in the heart of the Lodi AVA, our 100 vineyard produces concentrated fruit, making it the perfect place to plant our Petite Sirah.
This fruit-forward wine opens with a concentrated bouquet of dried plum and cranberry. These concentrated notes carry over and are joined with bright notes of pomegranate and currant. Packed with slightly spicy notes, reminiscent of toasted warm spices.
Bold wine is a natural fit for pairing with prime rib, lamb. Warm tannins from 14 months of aging in American Oak barrels, the finish has lingering acidity create a balanced and long finish.

Farming Method:

Certified Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing. One Hundred Vineyard is located in the Jahant AVA of the Lodi AVA. Planted in 2015, the  Petite Sirah block is 49.52 of the total 98.53 planted acres. The natural topography of the soil is Acampo Sandy Loam and San Joaquin Thick Surface, which creates a unique vineyard floor. This prompts us to farm each zone individually with the goal of a uniform vineyard and a balanced vine.

Provenance Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot

PROFILE

This structured, fruit-forward, 100% Merlot showcases ripe blueberry and plum flavors, accompanied by layers of herbal spice.

VINEYARD

Our Merlot is selected from some of the best vineyards in Napa Valley like Oakville, which adds dark fruit, a dense texture and a flinty finish. We also source grapes from Oak Knoll, which brings ripe red and blue fruit, spice and a focused acidity due to the deeper soils and older vines. With several vineyards, we gain complexity and enhance our Merlot’s elegant, fruit-forward flavors.

WINEMAKING

Malolactic fermentation occurs in barrels with weekly stirring to develop rich texture. This Merlot is 100% barrel aged for 18 months in French oak. We took a minimalistic winemaking approach with periodic topping and aeration as decided by the winemaker during monthly tastings

92 POINTS

2019 Vintage James Suckling

“Smoked spices, chocolate, black olives and cured meat on top of the rich black cherries and blackberries. Ripe and flavorful on the palate with a medium to full body coated by opulent fruit and creamy tannins. Long and flattering finish. Drink now.”

James Suckling, September, 2023

Provenance "Deadeye" Napa Valley Red Blend

ABOUT

Deadeye Red Blend by Provenance Vineyards lives at the creative intersection of careful vineyard selection and winemaker’s expertise in blending. The Deadeye icon draws directly from the Provenance logo, where the crosshairs symbol sits over the “O,” signifying our winemaking precision.

PROFILE

Expressive aromas of ripe black cherry, blackberry and dark chocolate invite the senses, complemented by subtle notes of clove and spice. The palate showcases structured tannins rounded out by exuberant red berry fruits and vanilla bean flavors. The wine is deliciously chewy, round and plush.

VINEYARD

Our Red Blend is selected from specific lots from outstanding Napa Valley vineyards, including St. Helena, Howell Mountain, Oakville and Spring Mountain.

WINEMAKING

Care is taken to night harvest each block for optimal maturity. For gentle extraction of varietal character, we cold soak the must before fermentation. The wine spends 18 months in barrels, racking every three months to let the wine breathe and develop our signature mouthfeel and texture.

90 Points

2019 Vintage James Suckling

Rich, jammy nose saturated with sweet blackberries, chocolate, prunes and heavily roasted spices and tar. Flavorful and full-bodied with plush, ripe black fruit and fine-grained tannins. Long and rich finish, even though it is a little heavy. Drink now.”

James Suckling, September, 2023