Wine Talk — Burlington

WOW WINES OF THE WEEK 5/20-5/26! TRY SOMETHING NEW! Cantine Volpetti Le Piantate Lazio 2017100% CesaneseRuby red color with garnet reflections, intense aroma of blackberry jam with spicy notes, full and soft in the mouth with hints of plum. Pairs well with red meats, game, and mature cheeses. $13.99 Evolúció Frizzante NV60% Furmint, 40% HárslevelűThis is a carbonated semi-dry sparkling cuvée. Fermented in stainless steel tanks, matured for a few months before being carbonated and bottled. Fruity and luscious, bright pear and elderflower on the nose. It is fresh and crisp, juicy pear and peach flavors. Although it shows a...

WINES OF THE WEEK TRY SOMETHING NEW! Domaine Saint-Lannes Côtes de Gascogne 2017 80% Colombard, 20% Gros-Manseng Bright, fruity and herbal wine. With its crisp citrus and gooseberry acidity and extreme freshness, the wine is light and delicious to drink now. $7.99   La Kiuva Arnad Rouge de Vallée 2017 70% Nebbiolo locally called Picotendro. Cornalin, Fumin, Neyret and Gros Vien grapes.   Black cherry, wild raspberry, mountain herbs, pomegranate, leather, mouth-filling due to an extended maceration on the skins. 70% Nebbiolo locally called Picotendro and 30% other local reds, in this case, Cornalin, Fumin, Neyret and Gros Vien grapes.   $14.99...

WINES OF THE WEEK TRY SOMETHING NEW! Erich Sattler Burgenland St. Laurent 2015St. Laurent is a traditional Austrian variety that is an offspring of the Pinot Noir grape. It has a dark purple color with a fine and fruity nose. The structure of this wine is elegant with flavors of Morello cherry. It has a  pleasant acidity and a clear variety-typical character. It is a seductive wine with good length.$18.99Slavček Vipava Valley Sivi Pinot 2016100% Sivi PinotA brief duration of skin-contact gives this wine a faint and delicate pink hue and also instills the wine with a gorgeous, silky texture....

WINES OF THE WEEK WEST COAST WONDERS L'Oliveto Rosé 2017Pale salmon-pink in color, the nose is reminiscent of tangerine, red berry fruit and cherry blossom. The palate is crisp & bursts with flavors of melon, cucumber and cherry.                  $7.99 Bedrock Ode to Lulu Rosé 201791 points VinousVivid pale orange-pink. Expressive scents of fresh red berries, orange pith, pungent flowers and chalky minerals show excellent focus and lift. Fine-grained and nervy in the mouth, offering zesty red currant, strawberry and blood orange flavors and a spicy jolt of white pepper on the back...

WINES OF THE WEEK WEST COAST WONDERS Involuntary Commitment   2017This neutral French oak-aged blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot is a side project from the folks at Andrew Will. Its aromas draw you into the glass, evoking savory herbs, cherry, tangerine peel, fresh tobacco, green pepper and black olive. The palate brings pure, textured, seamless fruit and savory flavors that sail into the distance.$19.99Pike Road Chardonnay 201691 Points James Suckling"This has a very fresh array of pear and apple-pastry aromas, leading to a smoothly delivered palate with attractive build and depth.  Holds fresh and neat.  Drink now....