By Len Gulino
Harry’s Wine and Liquor
harrys@snet.netFor us here in southern New England, the
time has come for that explosion of color throughout our woodlands. With the cool (cold?) weather upon us, it’s
time to light up the fireplace, get some rich stews simmering on the stove, carve the
pumpkin for the front porch, and of course, stock up on a bunch of tummy-warming and
soul-satisfying red wines. With the staff here
at Harry’s having just returned from the international wine trade show, VinExpo, in
New York, we have discovered a bounty of new and old-favorite red wines at all price
points to help make your autumn evenings and week-ends the stuff of a Collier and Ives
decorative plate! So join in with friends and
family to enjoy a great bottle of wine, some wonderful food, and the warmth and friendship
you share with each other.
Marques de Vargas Rioja
Reserva 1998 – $19.99
From the bodega’s special
vineyard “Hacianda de Pradelagar” comes this richly flavored and full-bodied
Rioja. With almost 24 months in brand new
barrels from France, America, and Russia,
this wine has the classic Rioja aroma of cherry and vanilla while the palate shows rich,
berry-like flavors and a long finish. Wonderful
with braised lamb shanks.
Cesari Mara Vino de Ripasso
1999 - $12.99
Lovers of Italian Valpolicella wines
will recognize the wine terminology Ripasso above. A
wine made in the Ripasso method is one that has undergone its initial alcoholic
fermentation, but then has the lees (i.e., leftover skins, pulp, etc.) from a prior patch
of Amarone wine added for another few weeks in order to gain more color, tannin, and
complex flavors…. all of which this wine has. Try
it with a veal osso bucco.
Chateau de Flaugergues 2000 -
$12.99
From the Languedoc, France comes this
80%/20% blend of Syrah and Grenache. We quote
Stephan Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar: “Red-ruby. Initially reticent nose
hints at musky dark berries and brown spices with aeration. Fat, creamy, and deep; less
evolved then the Selection but more voluminous. Lively acids still need to be absorbed.
Finishes with mouth-dusting ripe tannins. (88+ points).” Our food recommendation: the cheese course!
Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Tawny Port - $24.99
Warre’s Warrior Special Reserve Port - $12.99
And when you and your favorite person
have moved from the dinner table to the roaring fireplace in the den, the evening will be
complete with either a piece of dark chocolate along with the Warre’s or some walnuts
with the Taylor Fladgate …. and the traditional Portuguese toast: "Muito Obrigado e Adeus!"
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