Daniel Schuster Wine Tasting this Wednesday!

Please join us on Wednesday, August 1st, 2007, for a Daniel Schuster Wine Tasting. Come sample 4 delicious wines from New Zealand any time after 5pm while nibbling on thin crust pizzas and appetizers for $25.00, plus tax and gratuity.

We hope to see you soon,
Celestino Drago and the entire staff at Enoteca Drago

2002 Chardonnay Petrie

2006 Sauvignon Blanc
2005 Pinot Noir Waipara
2006 Late Harvest Reisling

BR Cohn Wine Tasting

On Wednesday, July 25th, 2007, Enoteca Drago is proud to be hosting a B.R. Cohn Wine Tasting. Please join us any time after 5pm to sample the wines listed below while nibbling on complementary appetizers for $25.00, plus tax and gratuity. You can also visit the B.R. Cohn Website to learn more about these wonderful wines.
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B.R. Cohn Sonoma County Chardonnay 2006

"Our 2006 Chardonnay is packed with pear, apple and citrus aromas, and shows exceptional depth and body. It offers rich flavors of green apple with a hint of lemon, and is surrounded by toasty French oak, followed by a clean, crisp, lingering finish. This Chardonnay is barrel fermented in French oak and aged sur lies for eight months. Enjoy it on its own, or pair it with your favorite grilled seafood or poultry."

TECHNICAL DATA:
Appellation: Sonoma County
Blend: 100% Chardonnay
Alcohol: 14.1%
Aged: 8 months in French oak barrels
Cases Produced: 4,300

Source: http://www.brcohn.com/trade/pdf/tech_sheet_06CH.pdf

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B.R. Cohn North Coast Silver Label Cabernet 2005

"The 2005 Silver Label Cabernet Sauvignon reflects a blending of grapes grown from the B.R. Cohn Olive Hill Estate Vineyard and select North Coast vineyards. This combination offers full, rich flavors of berry, cassis and black cherry with hints of vanilla in the background. Aging with French oak adds complexity and depth, resulting in a high quality Cabernet Sauvignon with great value."

TECHNICAL DATA:
Appellation: North Coast
Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 14.1%
Aged: In premium French oak
15000

Source: http://www.brcohn.com/trade/pdf/tech_sheet_05CSSL.pdf

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Sonoma Valley Merlot 2004

"Our 2004 Sonoma Valley Merlot is a blend of the finest Merlot vineyards in the Sonoma Valley. These grapes provide wonderful aromas and flavors of ripe blackberry, bright cherry and a hint of anise. Aged in the best tight grain French oak barrels, adds complexity, toasty vanilla, and supple tannins for a long smooth finish"

TECHNICAL DATA:
Appellation: Sonoma Valley
Blend: 100% Merlot
Alcohol: 14.3%
Aged: 20 months in premium French and American oak barrels
Cases Produced:: 2,045

Source: http://www.brcohn.com/trade/pdf/me04fs.pdf

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Sonoma Valley Olive Hill Estate Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

"B.R. Cohn Winery has consistently produced one of the premier Cabernets in California from our Olive Hill Estate Vineyards in the heart of the Sonoma Valley. Underground natural hot springs warm the soil, and gentle ocean breezes create a unique microclimate perfectly suited for growing Cabernet Sauvignon. The warm 2004 growing season, along with a light crop and small concentrated berries produced a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with rich, ripe fruit. This wine has deep aromas of cherry, black currant, and plum, wrapped in French oak, anise and mint. Luscious berry and cherry flavors fill the palate, and silky tannins follow through to a warm, lasting finish. This wine was fermented in small lots and aged for 24 months in the finest tight-grain French oak barrels."

TECHNICAL DATA:
Appellation: Sonoma County
Viticutural Area: Sonoma Valley
Vineyard: Olive Hill Estate Vineyards
Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 14.3%
Aged: 24 months in tight-grain French oak barrels
Cases Produced: 3,600

Source: http://www.brcohn.com/trade/pdf/tech_sheet_04CSOH.pdf

Laetitia Wine Tasting Wednesday, July 11th!

On Wednesday, July 11th, we will be pouring 4 delicious Laetitia Wines from the Arroyo Grande Valley; Brut Rose, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir Reserve and Syrah any time after 5pm in the bar area along with thin crust pizzas and authentic Italian appetizers for $25.00, plus tax and service.

The Laetitia website descriptions of the specific wines we will be pouring are listed below. You may click here or on the labels to visit their site directly.



Laetitia Brut Rose
"A blending of our three base wines, this Brut Cuvee begins in January following our harvest. Laetitia Chardonnay provides elegant citrus and green apple flavors. Our Pinot Noir exhibits subtle earthy black cherry, red fruit nuances and a kiss of our Pinot Blanc adds soft melon traces which round out the palate. The result is a wine that is perfectly fresh and lively which carries on the tradition of elegance that Laetitia wines are famous for. Enjoy this wine with cheeses, seafood, chicken or white pasta dishes. Enjoy it between courses to freshen the palate and especially enjoy it with friends, anytime."



Laetitia Pinot Blanc
"Ripe aromas of melon and tropical fruit greet the nose and are reflected on the palate. Rich pear flavors are layered with citrus notes of lemon, lime and grapefruit. Artfully balanced, the rich fruit layers are underscored by our vineyards distinct mineral character and crisp acidity. Nice viscosity and subtle oak nuances combine for stylish, elegant finish."



Laetitia Pinot Noir
"Elegant and refined the 2005 Reserve presents deep rich flavors of black cherry, black plum, fig and wet river stone. The fruit from clone 667 contributes intense, plush, dark flavors to the mix while clone 115 grapes add lovely fruit and floral elements in the nose, clone 2A adds texture and a refined tannic structure. The 2005 Reserve style is smooth, and seamless with complex layers of luscious fruit layered over undertones of truffles, toasty oak and spicy leather."



Laetitia Syrah
"Dark, dense plum in color, this cool climate Syrah offers an elegant mixture of boysenberry pie, spicy rose and cedar scents in the nose. The aromas are mirrored on the palate with a lively blend of rich berry and cassis, with a twist of anise. Layers of pepper, spice and mocha add complexity to this velvety smooth wine. The firm, yet polished tannins give way to a long, rich finish that echoes of black pepper, with a touch of dark chocolate and raspberry."