Chris St. Martin is the wine expert there, and he assures
that waitstaff is given the opportunity to taste and learn about wines so that
diners will have a good wine experience.
Goose Ridge and Tortoise Creek wines |
The New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, 2011 Mohua from
Marlborough, features ripe peach and apricot flavors, with floral overtones. It’s a round, smooth wine with a touch of
acidity and a luscious mouthfeel. 12
percent alcohol. $8/glass,
$31/bottle.
The 2010 Souverain Chardonnay from California’s North Coast
is a classic, and the winemaker’s notes give some history and background: “In 1944, Souverain founder J. Leland Stewart
began making wine in California's North Coast. This Chardonnay follows his
tradition, sourcing fruit from cool-climate sites in Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino
counties, yielding a complex wine with bright tropical and stone fruit
flavors.” 13.9 percent alcohol, $10/glass, $39/bottle. If you like vegetables, be sure to try it
with the carmelized brussel sprouts for a terrific pairing.
The 2010 Tortoise Creek Zinfandel from Lodi is a sustainably
grown wine that offers a rich flavor profile. It is a blend of is a blend of
90% Zinfandel, 5% Tannat and 5% Petite Syrah with a spicy, cherry like
bouquet. I tasted sweet berries too, and
a bit of black currant and plums. The
finish had some vanilla and toastiness.
14.5 percent alcohol. $7/glass,
$27 bottle. It pairs well with
Cottonwood’s malbec-braised shortribs.
Yum!
The 2008 Goose Ridge “G3” blend from Washington State’s Columbia Valley delivers a
nice dollop of tannin in a full-bodied inky red wine. The blend is 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31%
Merlot and 24% Syrah. The fruit flavors
include black cherry, plum, raspberry and dried berries, and a
hint of cola and molasses too. 14.2 percent alcohol. $9/glass, $35/bottle.
Cottonwood Restaurant is located at 10142 Rue Hilltop,
Truckee, off Brockway Road, Old Highway 267.
Call for reservations at 530 587 5711.
This information first
appeared in The Tahoe Weekly newspaper, where I write the Wine Time
column, on March 14, 2013
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