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2012 Pizzorno Don Prospero Tannat Wine

June 1,2015

The Pizzorno Family Estate winery is a fourth generation winery located in Canelón Chico Region close to the Rio de la Plata. The 20 hectares of the family’s vineyards surround the winery and are planted on calcerous soils. The vineyards contain French stocks of Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir,Malbec, Arinarnoa , Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay using espaldera and lyra system channelling adapted to each variety.

2012 Pizzorno Don Prospero

2012 Pizzorno Don Prospero Tannat

2012 Pizzorno Don Prospero Tannat a MyFavoriteWineIS.com Selection

This is made from 100% Tannat grapes.The grapes are de-stemmed and lightly crushed. Native yeast is used to begin the fermentation and only stainless steel is used.

The wine has a dark ruby purple color. There are aromas of dense black cherry and black berry with notes of violets. On the palate the fruit is fresh with some cocoa underlying the ripe black fruits. The tannins that you would expect were not there. There were soft tannins that melted away in the fruit filled finish. Easy drinking wine.    It can found for $12.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tannat Grape Variety from Uruguay

May 29,2015

Tannat Grape from Uruguay

Tannat Grape from Uruguay

Tannat is native to the Madiran region of southwestern France, however it has found a new home in Uruguay. Over one third of the wines produced in Uruguay are from the Tannat grape variety.

In the 1870’s Don Pascual Harriague, a French Basque immigrant brought this grape along with him.

Tannat is a dark colored rich full bodied wine. This grape variety is well known for its harsh tannins. Here in Uruguay, the Tannat grape grows well and creates a much softer wine than when grown from its southwestern France home. Also, today’s wine makers want people to enjoy their Tannat wines so they are finding ways of making it more approachable to drink them today.

Let’s try some Uruguayan wines made with Tannat.

Uruguay and Wine

May 28. 2015
Uruguay is located in South America between the 30thS and 35thS parallels and has its vineyards located along the 34thS Parallel just as Argentina and Chile. It is bordered by Argentina to its west with Brazil to its north and east and the Atlantic Ocean to its south and southeast. uruguay map
This is a small country with an estimated population of 3.3 million people in a country of 68,000 square miles.

 

 

The population is concentrated in the country’s capital city of Montevideo with 1.8 million people living there.

As a result of bordering the Atlantic Ocean, there is a maritime influenced climate. The overall climate is mild with its warm summers cooled down by the winds from the Atlantic Ocean.

Food and Wine

Beef is very popular in Uruguay. Asado, barbecued beef is the national dish. What better to have with you beef than some red wine? The Tannat grape variety is the national variety. This is known to be an intense wine with strong tannins. Uruguayan wineries also produce wines from French grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.

White Sturgeon Caviar From Lady Elena Caviar Pairing with Dehours Grande Reserve NV Champagne

May 13,2015

Dehours Grande Reserve NV Champagne

Today we are pairing this champagne with Americana caviar (White Sturgeon) from Lady Elena Caviar.

Dehours Grande Reserve Brut NV with Americana Caviar from Lady Elena Caviar. The blend is 60% Pinot Meunier, 30% Chardonnay, and 10% Pinot Noir. 26 of the wine is reserve wine from a Solera that was started in 1988.It was aged on its lees for 2 years and has a dosage of 6 g/l.

Dehours Grande Reserve NV Champagne and Lady Elena Caviar white Sturgeon Caviar

Dehours Grande Reserve NV Champagne and Lady Elena Caviar White Sturgeon Caviar

The champagne with a straw gold color has minuscule bubbles rushing t the top. There are aromas of toasted bread,white flowers, citrus and green apple. On the palate it is minerally soft with red fruits appearing. The finish is dry .

Lady Elena Caviar Pairing

Americana Caviar (White Sturgeon):The NV Dehours Grande Reserve champagne cleanses the palate with some remaining dryness. A good Lady Elena Caviar pairing.

 

White Sturgeon Caviar Pairing with Esk Valley Sauvignon Blanc Wine

May 12,2015

2014 Esk Valley Sauvignon Blanc

2014 Villa Maria Esk Valley Sauvignon Blanc and Americana Caviar Pairing

2014 Villa Maria Esk Valley Sauvignon Blanc and Americana Caviar Pairing

Today we are pairing this wine with Americana caviar (White Sturgeon) from Lady Elena Caviar.

This wine is 100% Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough , New Zealand. The grapes come form vineyard sites in the Wairau Valley and the Awatere Valley. Fermentation was conducted at cool temperatures in stainless steel . Post fermentation, the wines were left on the lees before bottling.

The wine has a pale straw color. There are aromas of gooseberry, tropical fruits with cut grass scents. On the palate it is soft with the fruit becoming more apparent. The finish is dry with floral ripe fruits.

Lady Elena Caviar Pairing

Americana Caviar (White Sturgeon): The 2014 Esk Valley Sauvignon Blanc clears the palate with floral tropical notes and leaves a dry finish. A great Lady Elena Caviar pairing.

 

White Sturgeon Caviar Pairing with Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc Wine

May 11,2015

2014 Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc

2014 Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc and Americana Caviar Pairing

2014 Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc and Americana Caviar Pairing

Today we are pairing this wine with Americana caviar (White Sturgeon) from Lady Elena Caviar.

This wine is 100% Sauvignon Blanc. The grapes come from vineyards in Wairau and Atwater Valley in Marlborough New Zealand. The fermentation is a cool slow fermentation in stainless steel.

The wine has a pale straw color with green tints. There are aromas of sweet white flowers and gooseberry with herbal touches. These flow onto the palate as well. The finish is crisp and refreshing.

 

Lady Elena Caviar Pairing

Americana Caviar (White Sturgeon): The 2014 Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc cleanses the palate. A good wine and Lady Elena Caviar pairing.

White Sturgeon Caviar Pairing with Villa Maria Cellar Selection Riesling Wine

May 9,2015

2011 Villa Maria Cellar Selection Riesling

Today we are pairing this wine with Americana cavair (White Sturgeon) from Lady Elena Caviar.

The wine is made from 100% Riesling. The grapes selected for this wine are from the Atwatere and Wairau vineyards.The wine was fermented in cold stainless steel tanks.

The wine has a straw gold color. There are aromas of stoney minerals and lime. On the palate there is flowery soft citrus with white peach. The finish is not sweet and is bone dry with  floral citrus and peach.

 

2011 Villa Maria Cellar Selection Riesling and Americana Caviar Pairing

2011 Villa Maria Cellar Selection Riesling and Americana Caviar Pairing

Lady Elena Caviar Pairing

Americana Caviar (White Sturgeon)

The 2011 Villa Maria Cellar Selection Riesling covers over the caviar and leaves your mouth clean and dry. A good Lady Elena Caviar pairing.

White Sturgeon Caviar Pairing with Spy Valley Riesling Wine

May 8,2015

2012 Spy Valley Riesling

2012 Spy Valley Riesling and Americana (White Sturgeon) caviar form Lady Elena Caviar

2012 Spy Valley Riesling and Americana (White Sturgeon) caviar form Lady Elena Caviar

Today we are pairing this wine with Americana caviar (White Sturgeon) from Lady Elena Caviar.

The grapes come from the Johnson Estate vineyards in Marlborough, New Zealand.

The wine has a light golden color. There are aromas of stoney mineral covered peaches and green apples. On the palate the wine is minerally focused with soft fruits notes including some citrus. The finish is short and clean.

 

Lady Elena Caviar Pairing

Americana caviar (White Sturgeon): The wine cleanses the palate while you enjoy the fruit flavors of the wine.A great Lady Elena Caviar pairing.

White Sturgeon Caviar Pairing with Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc Wine

May 7,2015

2014 Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc

2014 Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc and Americana caviar (White Sturgeon) from Lady Elena Caviar

2014 Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc and Americana caviar (White Sturgeon) from Lady Elena Caviar

Today we are pairing this wine with Americana caviar (White Sturgeon) from Lady Elena Caviar.

This wine is 100% Sauvignon Blanc. The grapes are from the Johnson Estate as well as other purchased grapes from growers.

The wine has a pale straw color. There are aromas of salty minerals and tropical melon notes with some cut grass. This continues through the palate. The dry  finish has some floral cut grass notes.

 

Lady Elena Caviar Pairing

Americana caviar (White Sturgeon): The 2014 Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc clears the palate with tropical notes and leaves a dry finish. A great Lady Elena Caviar pairing.

White Sturgeon Caviar Pairing with Seifried Riesling Wine

May 6,2015

2013 Seifried Riesling from Nelson, New Zealand

2012 Seifried Riesling and Lady Elena Caviar Americana (White Sturgeon) Pairing

2012 Seifried Riesling and Lady Elena Caviar Americana (White Sturgeon) Pairing

Today we are pairing this wine with Americana caviar (White Sturgeon) from Lady Elena Caviar.

This wine is 100% Riesling from the vineyards of Brightwater and Redwood Valley in Nelson, New Zealand. The grapes from the Brightwater vineyard gives the wine its floral varietal character. The grapes from the Redwood vineyard gives the wine more body on the palate.

The wine has a pale straw color with green tints.. There are aromas of stony smokey minerals with ripe apricots and peaches. On the palate it is fruit filled and with a little zesty lemon. The wine has a light body feel keeping the wine more floral than sweet. The finish is bone dry.

 

Lady Elena Caviar Pairing:

Americana Caviar (White Sturgeon): The 2012 Siefried Riesling washes over the caviar and leaves your mouth as bone dry as enjoying the wine by itself.

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