New England Wine & Spirits April 14th Wine Tasting _Greek Easter 2023

FEATURED WINES & CHEESES
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Umani Ronchi Verdicchio di Jesi | Sale $16.99
Marche, Italy
A gem from the under-appreciated Marche region in Italy. The wine offers exceptionally pure aromas of spring flowers, yuzu, fresh cut grass, and crushed limestone. It’s lightweight, tart, and fresh. Contact with its own yeast during fermentation and in the aging process gives this Verdicchio properties of richness and personality without altering its balance and elegance and without oak influence. You might even mistake it for a Macôn white burgundy. Pair with chicken piccata, pan seared halibut, and fresh cheeses. Organic. 91pts—James Suckling

Palivou "Anemos" Moshofilero | Price $17.99
Peloponnesos, Greece
Moschofilero is a delightful Greek varietal that is a relative of the muscat grape. It is vinified dry, but it is beautifully aromatic. There is also Roditis blended in which gives the wine texture. The nose is fruity and expressive with notes of rose petal, pink grapefruit, pineapple, and peach pulp. On the palate it is lean, light, and refreshing, with lingering flavors of tropical fruit. A great aperitif wine, it pairs well with citrus salads, lox with cream cheese and capers, and shrimp cocktail. Organic.

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Nettle Meadow Honey Lavender Fromage Blanc $9.99

A goat's milk version of fromage blanc, lovingly whipped with honey and lavender flowers. The result is a delightfully fresh, spreadable, floral, and slightly sweet cheese.


Sokol Blosser Rosé | Sale $19.97
Dundee Hills, Oregon
This rosé is composed of 100% Pinot Noir from the Dundee Hills appellation. This area makes world class cool climate Pinot Noir that maintains vibrant acidity that is vital to its quality. This rosé shines with notes of ripe strawberry, cantaloupe, apricot, and star fruit on the nose. On the palate, the strawberry and cantaloupe carry through, as the apricot gives way to fresh nectarine. It is dry, with excellent structure, and has a bright finish. Pair with crab cakes, grilled salmon, or peach cobbler.

Palivou Agiorgitiko | Sale Price $22.99
Nemea, Greece
This single vineyard wine from Nemea, Greece is 100% Agiorgitiko, and has a similar flavor profile to Barolo for those who aren't familiar with this Greek varietal. It is full bodied with rich pronounced tannins that yearn to be paired with aged and salty cheeses, or red meat like lamb. Heady aromas of dark black cherries, plum sauce, vanilla, and chocolate emerge from the glass. On the palate, the dark fruit profile is accented by notes of black pepper and nutmeg. The finish is long and dry. This wine would benefit from an hour of decanting to smoothen and integrate the tannins. Organic.

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Olympia Provisions Loukanika salami $13.99

Greek style salami with vivid flavors of cumin, garlic, and orange zest. Great addition to a charcuterie board, and would be a good accompaniment to sweet or salty cheeses, olives, confit garlic, sliced lemon, and tinned fish. No nitrates, no antibiotics, and gluten free.