Wine Offerings
The Taste of Newport features a variety of wines to match
perfectly with the many culinary tastes. This is the time to try
something new...and if you aren't sure about which wine is best for
you, just ask.
2011 Taste of Newport -Wine Descriptions
Constellation Wines
Brut,
Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi,
California, NV
Fresh citrus
aromas are accented by soft, creamy yeast characters. Flavors of
green apple and lemon cream linger along with the bubbles on the
palate.
Fumé Blanc,
Robert Mondavi Winery, Napa Valley,
California, 2008
Rated 91 in
Wine Enthusiast- flavors of fig, melon, gooseberry and white
pepper.
Chardonnay,
Clos du Bois, "Reserve",
Russian River Valley, California, 2009
Ripe apple and
pear with a hint of butter.
Chardonnay, Estancia,
"Pinnacles Ranches", Monterey County, California,
2009
Bright
tropical notes and stone fruit compliment the vibrant nuances of
citrus. Soft touches of toasty oak and cream accentuate the
lingering, minerally finish.
Pinot Noir,
Wild Horse, Central Coast, California,
2009
Offering up
vibrant aromas and flavors of cherry, pomegranate, cola, and Asian
spices.
Merlot, Blackstone,
"Sonoma Reserve", Sonoma County, California, 2009
Ripe and soft
in the mouth, with bright cherry fruit flavors and a soft,
lingering finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon,
Ravenswood, Sonoma County, California,
2007
Intense and
well-structured, with firm ripe, spicy plum and blackberry flavors
shaded by hazelnut and sage.
Treasury Wine Estates
Sparkling,
Greg Norman,
South Eastern Australia, NV
Aromas of
strawberry, citrus and nutty aromas with just a hint of sherbet
character. The palate is medium to full-bodied in style with
generous stone fruit and citrus flavors. It has a very smooth, yet
generous finish.
Fumé Blanc,
Chateau St. Jean, Sonoma County,
California, 2009
Crisp and
refreshing wine that offers inviting aromas of honeydew melon,
pear, lemongrass and hints of spice. On the palate, pink
grapefruit, white tea and citrus zest flavors combine with lively
acidity and lead to a long, clean finish.
Chardonnay, Beringer,
Napa Valley, California, 2009
Bright lemon
zest, apple, pineapple, star fruit and mineral aromas and
mouth-filling lemon curd, apple and butterscotch flavors.
Merlot, Souverain,
Alexander Valley, California, 2008
Aromas and
flavors of ripe black plum, blueberry and currant, with a long,
velvety finish
Shiraz/Cabernet,
Penfolds, "Koonunga Hill",
South Australia, 2009
This is
polished, delivering a bright mouthful of plum and berry flavors.
Remains open and inviting through the fine-grained finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon,
Cellar No. 8, California, 2009
Cedar and
black cherry aromas lead to lean blackberry and roasted herb
flavors that finish with dry tannins.
Zinfandel,
Sledgehammer, North Coast, California,
2008
Intense aromas
of boysenberry, blackberry, black cherry, and a hint of black
pepper. These ripe dark fruit flavors continue on the palate, and
are accented by flavors of bramble and spice and some vanilla
highlights
Francis Coppola Winery
Blanc de Blancs,
Francis Coppola, "Sofia",
Monterey County, California, 2010
Mellow flavors
of apples and pears are topped by a hint of citrus and honeysuckle.
Elegant in character, this wine is lightly textured and vibrant
through the finish.
Pinot Grigio,
Francis Coppola, "Bianco", California,
2009
Intense floral
aromas that mingle with cool melon and tropical fruit, and a light
crisp mouthfeel, which is complemented by fresh peach, ripe pear,
and pink grapefruit flavors.
Riesling,
Francis Coppola, "Su Yeun",
Monterey County, California 2009
Beautiful
aromas of tropical fruit and ginger, a crisp, refreshing edge of
green apples and minerals, and lush, juicy flavors of pineapple,
peaches and lime.
Chardonnay,
Francis Coppola,
"Gold Label Diamond Series", Monterey County,
California, 2009
Rich,
flamboyant flavors of apple, passion fruit and creme brulee with a
soft, creamy finish.
Pinot Noir,
Francis Coppola, "Votre Santé",
Sonoma Coast, California, 2009
This
French-styled Pinot Noir is endowed with a silky texture, delicate
aromatics, and a bright acidity. It reveals a nose of cranberries
and spice, followed by flavors of fresh strawberries and cinnamon,
with notes of autumn leaves.
Syrah,
Francis Coppola, "Diamond Series",
California, 2008
This
concentrated and complex wine has soft tannins, along with
blackberry and boysenberry flavors layered with notes of smoky
bacon, sweet vanilla and bittersweet chocolate.
Cabernet Sauvignon,
Francis Coppola, " Diamond Series",
California, 2008
Dark garnet
color with aromas of currants, raspberry, and vanilla. Flavors of
Plum, black cherry, anise, and cloves.
Pernod Ricard
Brut,
Mumm Napa,
"Prestige Chefs de Caves", Napa Valley,
California, NV
Excellent
structure, complex fruit aromas and the typically French nuances of
toastiness and spice.
Champagne, Brut,
Perrier‑Jouët, "Grand", France, NV
One of the
world's most celebrated Champagnes - light bodied and distinctive.
Aromas of fresh pineapple and white florals warm into complex
scents of pear. The bead is intense and effervescent.
Sauvignon Blanc,
Brancott, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2010
Sharply
focused grapefruit, lime and peach aromas and flavors competing for
attention as the finish races along, persisting
impressively.
Pinot Grigio,
Bodegas y Viñedos Santiago Graffigna,
San Juan, Argentina, 2009
Elegance,
jasmine bouquet and the apperance of peach and apricot, very subtly
fruity and floral.
Chardonnay,
Wyndham Estate, "Bin 222",
South Eastern Australia, 2007
Fresh melon
and peach fruit aromas with subtle yeast and oak complexity lead to
a full, soft palate highlighted by attractive fruit flavours and a
creamy, rich texture as a result of partial oak
maturation.
Pinot Noir,
Stoneleigh, Marlborough, New Zealand,
2009
This fragrant,
well-integrated Pinot Noir has been crafted from small,
concentrated grapes with classic Marlborough Pinot Noir
flavors.
Shiraz,
Jacob's Creek, "Reserve",
Barossa Valley, South Australia, 2008
Blackberry and
plum, hints of spice, coffee/vanilla and toasty cedar oak notes on
the nose with rich fruit flavors of dark berries and plums with
lingering spice and finish of chocolate.
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
Brut,
Domaine Ste. Michelle, "Cuvée",
Columbia Valley, Washington, NV
Elegantly
delicate and balanced with clean crisp Méthode Champenoise
character. Tiny pinpoint bubbles and toasty accents join
classic apple and pear flavors.
Champagne, Brut,
Nicolas Feuillatte, France, NV
Initially
dominated by floral and white fruit aromas, developing into notes
of honeysuckle, apple and pear. Extremely fruity and almost creamy
on the palate, with a steady stream of bubbles.
Chardonnay,
Chateau Ste. Michelle,
Columbia Valley, Washington, 2009
This is a
fresh, soft style of Chardonnay with bright sweet citrus fruit
character and subtle spice and oak nuances.
Sauvignon Blanc,
Villa Maria, "Private Bin", Marlborough,
New Zealand, 2010
This vibrant
Sauvignon Blanc is bursting with a fruit-salad-bowl of flavours
including ripe gooseberry, passionfruit, fresh citrus lime and
exotic herbaceous aromas.
Merlot,
Red Diamond Winery,
Columbia Valley, Washington, 2008
Aromas of
sweet cherry and vanilla introduce this Merlot. The silky palate
displays flavors of red berries, juicy plums and a touch of caramel
and mocha; the finish is soft and begs you to drink more.
Pinot Noir,
Erath Vineyards, Oregon, 2009
Pretty cherry
and orange peel aromas and flavors playing against refreshing
acidity, lingering nicely.
Cabernet Sauvignon,
Columbia Crest, "Grand Estates",
Columbia Valley, Washington, 2008.
Intense
cherry, cassis and slight spice aromas lead to fruit-forward
flavors of chocolate berry on the palate. This supple wine trails
into a long finish that offers silky tannins and a slightly spiced
cocoa finish.
W.J Deutsch & Sons
Sparkling,
Yellow Tail, Australia, NV
Soft, a bit
sweet, but spicy and floral, reminiscent of a sweeter style of
Prosecco. Pear and hazelnut flavors linger.
Pinot Grigio,
Villa Pozzi, Sicilia, Sicily, Italy, 2009
This wine
exhibits soft aromatic flavors of perfumed rose and honeysuckle.
Finish is clean and well-balanced with depth of fruit showing
through and a firm, crisp, acidic finish.
Chardonnay,
Patch Block, Vin de Pays d'Oc,
Languedoc, France, 2008
This golden
beauty displays soft aromas of sweet almonds, anise and citrus
fruit embraced by its round, plump, silky texture.
Pinot Noir,
Hob Nob, Vin de Pays d'Oc,
Languedoc, France, 2009
Elegant as a
bouquet of violets. Enticing fruit forward flavors of cherry, earth
and spice with a polished palate.
Merlot,
Yellow Tail, "Reserve",
South Eastern Australia, 2009
The rich
fruity nose of the blackberry combines with dark chocolate aromas
with underlying nuances of sweet oak. The palate boasts layers of
black cherry, vanilla and mocha which come together to produce a
soft, velvety mouth feel.
Malbec, Ruta 22,
Patagonia, Argentina, 2010
Ripe damson
plum, black cherry and blackberry notes play off hints of game and
licorice, with fine tannins adding weight to the finish.
