BARRAMUNDAYS WINE & VINYL
White Rioja, White Bordeaux
Most people have tasted or at least heard of Bordeaux- famously complex French wine, compelling and seemingly priced out of reach, and Rioja- earthy, dry, Spanish and sexy, with an ever-expanding fan-base. There's no need to describe the color of these two wines, they are usually synonymous with Red.
Tonight we present a European Battle: Spain vs. France. White Bordeaux would seem to have the edge in this fight. After all, our French Contender is from the Graves appellation of Bordeaux, which is famous for its white wines. White wines from Bordeaux are blended- Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon in varying percentages. These wines are generally speaking, fresh, crisp and fruity, with some floral notes, with more oak comes ageability, richness and depth.
The Underdog: White Rioja
On the other hand, White Rioja accounts for less than 10% of all Rioja wines, (it shares that percentage with Rose). This wine is usually made from the crisp Viura grape, (sometimes with the addition of Malvasia and White Garnacha, or other non-Spanish varietals of late) but this main varietal is not exactly trendy or well known. One thing this wine has in common with White Bordeaux is the use of oak: in this case oak aging produces some nutty, caramelly flavors which, when done well, form a great counterpoint to the grape's natural fresh and fruity character. I happen to really like this wine, and think it deserves a bigger audience.
Taste them both for free, and vote for your favorite!
With sublime vinyl by DJ Ilmo. Saxelby's brings the cheese!
Tonight
at Barramundi
67 Clinton St
NYC
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