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Wine Tasting
Pairing with a Purpose
Hosted by Tom & Debbie Shapiro and Mitch Soffer
Join us for a sampling of wines from around the world.
Enjoy pairings of cheeses, charcuterie and small bites
prepared by our Culinary Arts Program.
September 19, 2019
Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club
3100 Fruitville Road in Sarasota
$75 per person
All proceeds benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County
for tickets, please call 941-366-3911
or visit bgcsarasota.com
Aalto 2015 Tempranillo 1.5 lt
$119.99–$719.94

Ribera del Duero Spain
Jeb Dunnuck 95 Rating
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The 2015 Aalto is a gorgeous wine, and even at the retail price of $50, is a value. Loaded with notions of blackberry and cassis fruits, vanilla, graphite, and high-class oak, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, has beautiful concentration, and ripe, polished tannin. It certainly has a modern slant, yet is balanced, has terrific purity, and a great finish. Give it a few years. WBC

Buy this by the 6pk for $119.99 per bottle
Aalto 2016 Tempranillo
$44.99–$239.94

Ribera del Duero Spain
Jeb Dunnuck 94 Rating
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Not far off the more limited production cuvée, the 2016 Aalto is another brilliant wine from this estate and is all Tempranillo brought up in 50% new oak. This ripe, sexy wine delivers loads of crème de cassis, vanilla, dried flowers, and spice box notes, with just a hint of background oak. Pure, incredibly well balanced, with sweet tannins, and medium to full body, it’s going to benefit from a year or two in bottle and keep for 15 to 20 years. WBC

Buy this by the 6pk for $39.99 per bottle
Aalto 2016 Tempranillo
$42.98–$240.00

Ribera del Duero Spain
Jeb Dunnuck 94 Rating
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Not far off the more limited production cuvée, the 2016 Aalto is another brilliant wine from this estate and is all Tempranillo brought up in 50% new oak. This ripe, sexy wine delivers loads of crème de cassis, vanilla, dried flowers, and spice box notes, with just a hint of background oak. Pure, incredibly well balanced, with sweet tannins, and medium to full body, it’s going to benefit from a year or two in bottle and keep for 15 to 20 years. WBC

Buy this by the 6pk for $40.00 per bottle
Abadia Retuerta 2014 Selección Especial Sardon de Duero
$32.99–$335.88

Viño de la Tierra de Castilla y León Spain
Wine Spectator 93 Rating
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This red shows density and structure, with firm, well-integrated tannins and balsamic acidity supporting plum, currant, dark chocolate and mineral flavors. Polished and harmonious. Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Drink now through 2026. SWS

Buy this one by the 12pk for $27.99 per bottle
Abbazia di Novacella 2017 Sylvaner
$19.99–$119.94

Trentino-Alto Adige Italy
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Novacella remains a darling winery at Esquin, as every wine they make we love! This classic white is silky and delicate with a nice round melon and pear thread with mountain fresh minerals and white flower aromas. Lovely with white fish, salmon, poultry and salads.

Buy this one by the 6 pk for $ 19.99 bottle
Adriano Marco e Vittorio 2015 Barbaresco Basarin
$25.99–$264.00

Piedmont Italy
Wine Spectator 93 Rating
A streak of cherry bisects the supple texture and sleek structure in this elegant red. Hints of licorice, menthol, leather and tobacco add depth as this plays out on the chewy, resonant finish. Best from 2022 through 2038. 2,800 cases made and only 500 cases imported.
Buy this one by the 12pk for $22.00 bottle
AIA VECCHIA 2016 LAGONE
$15.99–$84.00

Tuscany Italy
In the glass, the wine is deep ruby with purple hues. On the nose, the wine is delicate with notes of cherry, vanilla, raw beef and herbs. On the palate, it is dry, structured and elegant with flavors of plum, ripe cherries, wild berries and a hint of spice, followed by a lengthy and smooth finish that begs for food. 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc.
Must be ordered.
Buy this by the 6pk for $14.00 per bottle
ALEXANA 2014 Pinot Noir Dundee Hills Revana Vineyard
$49.99–$263.94

Oregon
Wine Spectator 90 Rating
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Firm and chewy, with a gleaming core of apricot-accented blackberry and Szechuan peppercorn flavors that play against the tannins without becoming fazed. Has presence and persistence, but needs cellaring to calm the texture. Best from 2019 through 2024. 3,306 cases made. PRG

Buy this by the 6pk for $43.99 per bottle