Cabernets Collide: California vs Chile

WINE & VINYL WEDNESDAYS AT BARRAMUNDI

Walk, Run, or Take a  Cab..

California Cabernet vs Chilean Cabernet

The venerable Cabernet Sauvignon grape is known, and now grown, throughout the world. The French almost always blend it with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, or  Malbec to create Bordeaux, some of the finest wines in the world. In California, Bordeaux style wines are sometimes called Meritage. 

Cabernet Sauvignon's popularity may be due to the fact that the wine retains some combination of its varietal characteristics, while also showing the influence of where the grapes were grown: cool, windy Monterey often yields Cabs with a stronger vegetal  flavor, while wines from Margeaux have violet aromas. And let's not forget Cabernet Sauvignon's best friend- oak!

Tonight, taste what's alike and what's fabulously different between these new world wines. 

With the vinyl stylings of DJ Ilmo, and Saxelby's brings the cheese!

At Barramundi

67 Clinton St

NYC

White Wine Three Way- The Alsace Accord

BARRAMUNDAYS WINE & VINYL
The Alsace Accord

DJ Ilmo spins LIVE every Monday, while we drink ridiculously good wine at bargain basement prices. 


Yay Monday!

Our battlefield lies in the French region of Alsace, between the Vosges Moutains to the West, and the Rhine River in the East. During the 19th and 20th centuries, Alsace changed hands between France and Germany four times in 75 years, and this history is reflected in these noble, aromatic varietals and the wine making style of the region. Three combatants will vie for Victory,

Riesling
The Winner of last week's Battle, Riesling as found in Alsace tends to be dry, with high acidity, with peach, floral and mineral flavors, often with a great ability to age. This wine pairs extremely well with food, and is commonly imbued with the nuances of the place it was grown, (terroir).

Pinot Gris
Not your Mama's Pinot Grigio, although it is the same grape. Pinot Gris from Alsace is perfumed and elegant, softer and fuller bodied, with more color.

Gewurztraminer
One of the most aromatic varieties, Gewurztraminer is also know for its spiciness, and can be dry, off-dry, or sweet. With pronounced aromas of lychee and crisp acidity, it's delicious paired with spicy foods.


With artisanal cheese from our friends at Saxelby's Cheesemongers.

at Barramundi 

67 Clinton St

NYC