3 is a blend of individually-aged casks, which have previously held both Bourbon and Port. A classic brown spirit, it packs a power punch wrapped in sultry smoothness. Though it drinks well now with grilled steaks and toothy pasta dishes, it’s an age-worthy red to impress.ĭingle Single Malt Irish Whiskey Batch NO.3, Ireland $85 A medium-full bodied red from Sangiovese that teases with dark berry fruit aromas peppered with earthy notes, it’s supple on the palate, finishing with brightness and balanced tannins. Their Chianti Classico Riserva di Famiglia is a special bottling produced only in years where quality is high.
Located in the bucolic area of Chianti in Tuscany, they are known for producing reds of intensity and structure. The Cecchi family’s winemaking history dates to 1893. It’s a wine I love.Ģ014 Cecchi ‘Riserva di Famiglia’ Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG, Italy $75 magnum ($38 standard bottle size) Forget the green, grassy Savvie of well-known producers, this elegant white is fermented with natural yeasts and a portion aged in neutral oak barrels to add complexity and texture.
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Sure, they still craft Sauvignon Blanc – the variety that made Kim famous – but the Loveblock expression is full-bodied and full of flavor. That’s when the Loveblock Farm captured their hearts. When Kim and Erica Crawford sold their eponymous brand more than a decade ago, they followed their values to create a new wine brand highlighting the best of New Zealand. A wine to stock up on for spring and summer sipping.Ģ017 Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand $20 But, the Ponzi Pinot Blanc is dripping with succulent fruit notes layered with a ping of alluring minerality. The white grape variety, Pinot Blanc, is known in the Alsace region of France where it gains a nutty richness. Though their roster ranges from Chardonnay to Pinot Noir, this wine is a personal favorite of mine. As pioneers of the Oregon wine industry, they have established themselves as leaders in quality and innovation. When talking about iconic American wine families, the Ponzi family is on my short list. Made in a bracingly-dry style (called Ultra Brut), it’s crisp, crave-worthy, and classy.Ģ017 Ponzi Vineyards Pinot Blanc, Chehalem Mountains, Willamette Valley, Oregon $22 This limited-edition bubbly is an ode to the winery’s prized addition. In this Gustave Eiffel-inspired sunroom guests can take in sweeping vineyard views and enjoy a signature ‘Asian bites with bubbles’ pairing. When Domaine Carneros (the California outpost of France’s Champagne house Taittinger) added its stunning glass conservatory dubbed the Jardin d’Hiver, one of wine country’s most beautiful properties became even more beautiful. Each week, I will be sharing my tasting notes about the wine, beer, and spirits the guests and I drank on set during the taping of the show.Ģ012 Domaine Carneros ‘Jardin D'Hiver’ Ultra Brut Cuvée, Carneros, California $60 My name is Leslie Sbrocco and I'm the host of Check, Please! Bay Area. Host Leslie Sbrocco sipping wine (Courtesy of Leslie Sbrocco) Host Leslie Sbrocco and guests on the set of season 14 episode 2.
Our final pick is an Albany neighborhood favorite called Juanita & Maude (named for the chef’s mother and grandmother) that draws in diners from all over the Bay Area. It's so colorful and vibrant, you almost need sunglasses when you walk in the door of this family-owned eatery. With authentic Mexican fare and a festive feel, El Toreador in San Francisco is our next stop. In this episode, we visit Madcap, an intimate spot in San Anselmo featuring a market-driven menu created by a world-class chef. And never miss an episode by subscribing to the video podcast.
Check, Please! Bay Area Season 14 episode 2 airs Thursday, April 18 at 7:30pm on KQED 9.
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