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Off the Vine
from The Pointe—May 2021
by Em Agency
In With the New
Three great wines to spoil your palette and your wallet.
With spring and summer approaching, now is a fantastic time to broaden your palette with new varietals this season. You do not have to spend a lot of money to try something special!
Rosé: St. Supéry makes superior red wine, so it’s no surprise they use that as a base for their rosé. With strawberry and pomegranate on the tongue and the floral note of hibiscus on the nose, this wine has a strong mouthfeel with its crisp tartness of cranberry and raspberry finishing the sip. It pairs excellently with the acidity of bruschetta and will not overpower the meatiness of tuna poké.
Garnacha: This wine was originally described to me as “a candied Fruit Roll-Up.” Garnacha was originally developed in Northern Spain, but became universal because of its bold, fruity flavor and high alcohol content (which adds body and structure). Tres Picos is well-structured with strong tones of leather, cherry, and plum and finishes with a smoky, lingering anise and cinnamon tannin that immediately give its style away.
Chardonnay: It’s no surprise that Forbes named this last gem one of the “9 Best Wines to Gift in 2020.” Rombauer has set the standard for California Chardonnay with its ability to showcase a lingering vanilla oak presence and rich, buttery decadence. It has more body and structure than other white varietals and elevates itself with a hazelnut note and creaminess that complements almost any pairing. For an optimal California Chardonnay experience, take your wine out of the cold for 15-20 minutes and let it warm up to 48 degrees, then watch it bloom right in front of your eyes.
Whatever you do this month, make sure you take the time to sit and appreciate the glass you’re drinking. You don’t have to know a lot about wine to define how it tastes, just make sure you are enjoying what’s in front of you.
Tarin Scarbrough, Sommelier at The Attic Door, one of Downtown Winter Garden’s swankiest little wine bar bistros. Check out their bites, sips, and live local musicians at theatticdoorlive.com St. Supéry Rosé
NAPA VALLEY / $8
TARIN’S MAY SELECTIONS
Tres Picos Garnacha
SPAIN / $12 Rombauer Chardonnay
CARNEROS / $35
