Let's Wine A Little
- Michelle Fank
- Nov 5, 2019
- 2 min read
I don't know about you but our Halloween weather was less than pleasant for trick or treating. Inches of snow and windy conditions...lets just say we have a LOT of candy leftover. So why not celebrate making it through the holiday with a little clean wine/candy pairing shall we?
CHEERS!
What is a clean wine? {According to Thrive Market}
Low Impact, Organic, or Bio dynamic Vineyards
Sustainably farmed
No added sugar, sweetener or tannins
Pesticide Free
Thrive Market has a curated collection featuring 6 bottles of clean wine. {3 white and 3 red}
1. Tour des Gendres Bergerac Sec Cuvée des Conti 2016
Type White
Varietal 50% Sémillon, 40% Sauvignon, 10% Muscadelle
Country FR
Region Bergerac SecABV13%
Values Minimal Filtration, Family Owned, Organically Farmed
Tasting Notes Aromatic complexity with scents of acacia, orange flowers, and white peach
Pairing Grilled fish, goat cheese
Candy Pairing Sweet Tarts, Sour Patch Kids
2. Tenuta dell'Ugolino Verdicchio Classico 2017
Type White
Varietal Verdicchio
Country IT
Region Marche
ABV 13%
Values Single Origin, Low Yield, Hand-Harvested, Mid-Organic Conversion
Tasting Notes Orange and green melon, citrus zest, green orchard skins
Pairing Salads, veggies, light fish
Candy Pairing Swedish Fish, Almond Joy
3. Château de la Gravelle Muscadet 2017
Type White
Varietal Melon de Bourgogne
Country FR
Region Loire Valley
ABV 12%
Values Organically Farmed, Vinified on Lees
Tasting Notes Juicy, white peach, light citrus
Pairing Seafood, shellfish, buttery dishes, as an aperitif
Candy Pairing Almond Joy
4. Wind Gap Soif Old Vine Field Blend 2015
Type Red
Varietal Field Blend
Country US
Region North Coast, CA
ABV 12.4%
Values Organically Farmed, Old Vines
Tasting Notes Red cherries, cinnamon, fresh summer fruits
Pairing Grilled foods of all types; best served slightly chilled
Candy Pairing Kit Kat
5. Scott Paul La Paulée Pinot Noir 2017
Type Red
Varietal Pinot Noir
Country US
Region Willamette Valley, Oregon
ABV 13.7%
Values Organically Farmed
Tasting Notes Light bodied with aromas of rose, spice, and cherry; just a touch of oak
Pairing Seafood, duck, squab, quail, chicken
Candy Pairing Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, York Peppermint Patty
6. Marquis de Talandier Côtes de Bourg 2016
Type Red
Varietal 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Franc
Country FR
Region Côtes de Bourg
ABV 13%
Values Family-Owned, Organically Farmed
Tasting Notes Woody with notes of toasted oak; strong tannins; hints of blackberry
Pairing wild game, meats
Candy Pairing Reese's Cup, Snickers
I hope you enjoyed our super professional wine tasting!
XOXO Michelle
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