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Gruet Sparkling Wine of France & New Mexico
Posted on 10/22/2009
TRAVERSO'S SPARKLING WINE TASTING & SPECIALS FEATURING GRUET OF FRANCE AND NEW MEXICO THIS SATURDAY, OCT 24 NOON TO 3PM IN-STORE
We know. You are now saying aloud, "New Mexico?" Yes, you have read this e-newsletter correctly. Someone does make wine in New Mexico and it's great! The history of these wines from New Mexico began several generations ago in France. The Gruet Family founded its first famous Champagne House and Vineyards in Bethon, France. In 1983, Gilbert Gruet, traveled through the Southwestern part of the United States. He learned of a 17th century vineyard in New Mexico and after researching climate conditions, soil and altitude, it was decided that New Mexico's warm days and cool nights would offer the perfect environment needed to produce exceptional sparkling wine. Using only Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes for their sparkling wines, the Gruet Family is producing French-styled wines of great quality.
If you are still "scared" of the notion that great wine does come from New Mexico we welcome you to challenge yourself and taste. We've also included a Brut Champagne in the tasting line-up that the Gruet Family produces in France.
ALL FEATURED WINES 10% OFF! PURCHASE ANY FOUR OR MORE AND RECEIVE 15% OFF! SATURDAY ONLY! CAN SHIP OR HOLD 707-542-2530 info@traversos.com
FEATURED WINES
GRUET NV ROSE NEW MEXICO SPARKLING WINE OUR PRICE $15.99
This nearly garnet Rose, like all of Gruet's non-vintage sparkling wines, it is aged 24 months en triage. It has a lovely, bright floral bouquet with hints of strawberry, raspberry, and cherry. On the palate, it is rich and fruity in a dry, Brut style. The flavor of berries continues on the palate, revealing more strawberry, raspberry, cherry. This sparkler is lots of fun and very festive, but production is limited to 5000 cases per year, so don’t miss out!
GRUET NV BRUT NEW MEXICO SPARKLING WINE OUR PRICE $15.99
The Brut offers a crisp, and full-bodied sparkling wine, which has developed rich complexity and fine mousse. The allure of toasty finish from twenty-four months on triage, is a complement to the sophisticated apple and citrus flavor. Winemaker's Note: Brilliant with ultra fine bubbles. A wonderful fine bouquet dominated by green apple and grapefruit flavors. A truly classic house style!
GRUET NV BLANC DE NOIRS NEW MEXICO SPARKLING WINE OUR PRICE $15.99
The rich and toasty character of our Blanc de Noirs is balanced and superb. Aged for two-year minimum, the palate is developed and shows rich complex flavors. The amazing berries aromas and the creamy texture play a leading role and create a great finesse. Winemaker's Note: A fine salmon color, aggressive mousse and a lovely fruity wine with plenty of immediate charm and toasty aromas. There is also an explosive juicy flavor of raspberry.
GRUET 2006 BLANC DE BLANCS NEW MEXICO SPARKLING WINE OUR PRICE $23.99
The Blanc de Blancs offers abundant aromas and flavors recalling sweet apples, pears and citrus. The three years of aging has contributed a pronounced classic toastiness with accents of roasted almonds and minerals. The palate is creamy and long, and the style is elegant, dry and crisp, with great complexity. Only 1,000 cases produced.
GRUET PAUL LAURENT "CUVEE DE FONDATEUR" BRUT CHAMPAGNE FRANCE OUR PRICE $33.99
The “Cuvée du Fondateur expresses the style of the Champagne House PAUL LAURENT, subtle marriage of delicacy, freshness and pleasure. It was made from both grape varieties PINOT NOIR (80%) and CHARDONNAY (20 %), according to the traditional method. Nice light yellow color, fine and regular bubbles. Fruity nose: notes of pear, citrus fruit, fresh grapes, white flesh fruits. The mouth has character. It releases a sweet perfume, offers a good balance and leaves a note of freshness.
UPCOMING EVENTS & TASTINGS (schedule subject to change)
Saturday, October 31 - TBA
Thursday, November 12 - Jacopo Poli Grappa Tasting @ Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel **NOTE NEW DATE**
Thursday, December 3 - Armagnac Tasting with Charles Neal @ Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
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Bill, Michael & Fred
Traverso's Gourmet Foods
Wines & Spirits Department
2097 Stagecoach Road (corner Fountaingrove Pkwy)
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
www.traversos.com
info@traversos.com
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