RED WINE BATTLE- WAR IN THE LOIRE

Barramundays Wine & Vinyl 

Tonight 7pm-?

Red Wine Battle (War in the Loire) + DJ Ilmo + Good Cheese from Saxelby's.

France's Loire Valley has a wine-making history which goes back to the 1st century. During the High Middle Ages, (the 11th, 12th and 13th centuries), wines from this region were more highly esteemed than even the Bordeaux Region. 

Today, the Loire Valley is known for some of the best white wines in the world, such as Pouilly Fume, Sancerre, and Vouvray. Lesser known are the reds produced there, but of these diverse varieties, Cabernet Franc is king. 

Tonight, we put a Chinon (Cabernet Franc) against a blend  from Touraine (Cabernet Franc, Cot/Malbec, Gamay).

Clos de la Briderie Touraine Mesland Vieilles Vignes
Founded by monks in the 10th century, and one of the most prestigious vineyards of the Touraine-Mesland AOC, Clos de la Briderie has a diverse array of plantings, which is typical of the region, (40% Cabernet Franc, 40% Cot, 20% Gamay). Supple and fruity, let's see how it holds up against..

2008 Domaine du Colombier Chinon Cuvee Vieilles Vignes

The town of Chinon is home to many of the finest red wines in the entire region, and the wines made here are known to be particularly expressive of the land in which the grapes are grown. (100% Cabernet Franc).

We are Drinking the Wine

Tonight at Barramundi 

67 Clinton St

NYC