The Cellar: Wines To Pair With Dad’s Favorite Dishes
Friday, June 07, 2013
Dom. de Martinolles, Le Berceau, Blanquette de Limoux
Ever had a sparkling wine made from the Mauzac grape? If you haven’t then this is the week to try one! The Mauzac grape is the principle grape in the sparkling wine appellation ‘Blanquette de Limoux’. The sparkling wines from this area, located around the town of Limoux in southwestern France, must contain at least 90% Mauzac with Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc allowed only in smaller portions. Fun fact: experts agree that Blanquette de Limoux was the first sparkling wine ever made having dated sparkling winemaking in the region back to the 1500’s and more specifically, to the monks of the Benedictine Abbey of Saint-Hilaire. This is more than 100 years before the monks of Champagne perfected the art of making sparkling wine and made the style famous.
2006 Norman Vineyards Petit Sirah, Paso Robles
This week’s next wine brings us to Paso Robles where the Santa Lucia Range to the regions west shields the vineyards from the cool, maritime influence of the Pacific Ocean. These warm conditions are ideal for growing Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Syrah and this weeks featured varietal; Petit Sirah, which thrives in Paso Robles’ sun-baked, oak-studded hills. Petit Sirah is an interesting grape that is known (and loved) for making blockbuster, blackish, peppery and spicy wines with considerable tannins in them. While often added to blends, Petit Sirah sometimes stands alone making great full-bodied wines.
Enjoy!
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