Our Next Tasting
Vintners On the Veranda - Ackerman Family Vineyards with Ultimate Grilled Cheese - LIMITED SEATING EVENT, Sunday, May 5 at 1 p.m.
Vintners tasting dinners begin at 7:00 p.m., sharp. Doors open for registration and hors d'oeuvres reception at 6:30 p.m.
| Course | Pairing / Description | Wine |
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| Entry Wine |
Varietal composition: 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay The source of several crus allowed the winemaker to create a champagne with delicacy and complexity. The color is a golden yellow with a nose of loral perfumes and hints of stone fruit such as peach and apricot. On the palate this wine is refined, intense and complex finishes; and finishes with a touch of yellow plum. 94 Points World Wine Championship, 91 Points James Suckling, 90 Points Editor's Choice Wine Enthusiast. |
Champagne Devaux Grande Reserve Brut NV 
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| Elevated Grilled Cheese No. 1 |
Gruyere and Caramelized Onions on French Baguette
Varietal Composition: 100% Sauvignon Blanc The 2021 Sauvignon Blanc has a gorgeous nose of grapefruit, Granny Smith apple, Kadota fig, fresh lime peel and lemon juice aromas. The medium bodied palate is clean and fresh, with mouthwatering acidity, rounded texture, and refreshing finish. |
Ackerman Family Vineyards Sonoma Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2021
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| Elevated Grilled Cheese No. 2 |
Aged Gouda, Pulled BBQ Chicken, Roasted Red Pepper on Brioche
Varietal composition: Cabernet Sauvignon 70%, Petit Verdot 6%, Malbec 8%, Merlot 8%, Cabernet Franc 8% The 2019 Memoir is predominantly Cabernet based with an additional portion of 4 Bordeaux varieties aged in 65% new French Oak barrels. The 2019 vintage is a medium to full-bodied wine, bold but elegant. It jumps out of the glass with fresh blueberries, plum preserves, and blackberry compote plus hints of dark chocolate, toasted vanilla, and spices. Velvety tannins and tons of freshness. James Suckling 92 Points. |
Ackerman Family Vineyards Memoir Red Blend 2019
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| Elevated Grilled Cheese No. 3 |
Sharp Cheddar & Short Rib on Rye Bread or Homemade Cheese Bread
Varietal composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon The 2018 vintage has a gorgeous deep purple-black color with lots of dark fruit aromatics of blackberries, blackcurrants, warm blueberries & mulberries with touches of dark chocolate and toasted vanilla. On the palate, it has a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel with firm, youthful tannins, great structure, plenty of freshness and a long-lasting finish. Robert Parker Wine Advocate 94 Points. |
Ackerman Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
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