Food Network has partnered with Wente Vineyards (winemaker) in California to create Entwine. The wines are all sustainably farmed and harvested from select Estate vineyards in California. Wente Vineyards is America’s oldest continuously operated family-owned winery and produces excellent wines. Food Network has some great shows, good cookbooks and nice cookware. Together they produce a very nice wine.
My tasting on Friday was for three of their four wines. All were very well received by customers.
Entwine 2009 Pinot Grigio ... I'll give it to the Winemaker's Notes; it's spot on. The flavor is green apple, honey, and a finish of lime. Crisp and refreshing. This is stainless steel aged. Of the three wines I tasted this was the customers favorite and mine. Winemaker's Notes: Crisp and refreshing, layered with lime, honey and a hint of green apple. entwines with salty cheeses, guacamole, Asian takeout, tropical fruit, white fish, ham, hors d’oeuvres and evenings on the porch.
Entwine 2009 Merlot is aged for 12 months in American, French and Eastern European oak barrels.. The flavor was cherry and spice with mild tannins. Nicely balanced. Also a customer favorite and mine as well. Winemaker's Notes: Perfectly ripe and juicy, like summer plums and cherries. entwines with salami, mac and cheese, pizza, meatloaf, tomato sauce, grilled pork, wild salmon and weeknight dinners.
Entwine 2009 Cabernet is aged for 12 months in American, French, and Eastern European oak barrels. Unfortunately, this one falls short on flavor. Tannins are medium. Not a customer favorite, nor mine. I'm thinking this wine is more for pairing with food (v. sipping on it's own).Winemaker's Notes: Rich, fruity, and herbaceous with a touch of raspberry and thyme. entwines with cheese straws, steak and potatoes, sautéed mushrooms, roasted carrots, blue cheese, creamed vegetables, burgers and backyard barbeques.
No comments:
Post a Comment