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February 1979 Selection of California Wine
WENTE BROTHERS PETITE SIRAH 1976
Carl H. Wente came to this country from Hannover, Germany, along the Leine River. He did ranch work in various parts of the country and ultimately came to work for Charles Krug in the Napa Valley. In 1883 Wente acquired a third interest in a 50 acre parcel in the Livermore Valley, and by the turn of the century had bought out his partners. To his original holding he added the Hayes Ranch which he purchased in 1896. The winery was built on the original plot, where it still stands. Carl's sons, Ernest and Herman were later responsible for establishing the winery's fine reputation.
The Petite Sirah has a somewhat clouded past, but it is believed to have originally been brought to the Rhone Valley of France from Persia. Some authorities say that the grape carried to France by the Crusaders is not the same Petite Sirah we grow in California. They do, nonetheless, bear a striking resemblance.
This Wente Petite Sirah is a beautiful garnet color; has a full body, and a pleasant lingering finish. $3.25/fifth $32.30/case
February 1979 Selection of Imported Wine
OPPENHEIMER KRÖTENBRUNNEN AUSLESE 1976
This wine takes its name from the town of Oppenheim, which is directly south of Nierstein, in Rheinhessen, Germany. Its vineyards are found largely to the south of the village on gently sloping soil that falls away toward Dienheim and the flat plain in the direction of Worms. Some of the best Lagen (specifically named vineyards) are Kreuz, Sackträger, Herrenberg, Steig and Krötenbrunnen, from which our wine comes.
The vineyards of this area cover approximately 450 acres and are about one-third Rieslings, with the balance being planted to Sylvaner and Müller Thurgau. All three varieties are native to either Austria or Germany. The Müller-Thurgau is actually a cross between the productive Sylvaner and the high quality-low yield Riesling.
This Oppenheimer Krotenbrunnen Auslese is a rich golden color, and has a fragrant, almost flowery nose. It is luscious on the palate and has a clean lingering finish. Being an Auslese, it is slightly sweet, and should be served with glazed meats or desert.
$5.99/fifth $64.70/case
Every wine offered is personally tasted and evaluated by our wine managers for value versus quality. You can buy them confidently as sound wines in their class.
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A qualitatswein
from the Rheinhessen.
Well balanced and
soft on the Palate.
From Muscadet
in the north of
France. Dry, crisp,
well balanced and
perfectly delightful.
One of Germany's
most famous wines.
Just a hint of sweet
ness, light and soft.
Famous Italian
red. Soft and dry
with a pleasant fin
ish.
From the vil
lage of Piesport on
the Mosel River.
Pleasant and refresh-
ing.
One of the most
popular Italian white
wines. Light, dry
and refreshing.
This tradition-
al wine from the
Mosel-Saar-Ruwer is
very Popular. Light,
crisp, and well bal
anced.
Chateau bottled
white Bordeaux from
Entre-deux-Mers.
Dry, and delicate.
From the Mosel
Saar-Ruwer region of
Germany. Fruity and
light.
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BERNKASTELER DOCTOR RIESLING AUSLESE
1976 Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler
#20 $37.69/fifth
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BERNKASTELER DOCTOR RIESLING AUSLESE
1975 Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler
#21 $32.59/fifth
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BERNKASTELER DOCTOR RIESLING KABINETT
1977 Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler
#22 $19.99/fifth
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BERNKASTELER DOCTOR AUSLESE 1976
Dr. H. Thanisch #23 $40.57/fifth
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BERNKASTELER DOCTOR KABINETT 1977
Dr. H. Thanisch #24 $25.89/fifth
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BERNKASTELER GRABEN RIESLING AUSLESE
1976 Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler
#25 $11.99/fifth
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FIRESTONE VINEYARDS PINOT NOIR 1975
#26 $ 6.50/fifth
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RENTADUE EARLY BURGUNDY 1975
#27 $ 3.50/fifth
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HENRI DE VILLAMONT BEAUJOLAIS
NOUVEAU 1978 #34 $ 3.99/fifth
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BERSANO ASTI SPUMANTE #29 $ 8.40/fifth
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SUTTER HOME WHITE ZINFANDEL 1978
#30 $ 3.75/fifth
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SUTTER HOME ZINFANDEL 1975
#31 $10.50/mag.
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SANTA BARBARA WINERY PINOT CHARDONNAY
#28 $ 3.75/fifth
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Our Palos Verdes Chapter of Les Amis du Vin started the year with a sold out seminar on twelve of California's great Chardonnay wines. We were forced to restrict participation in this unique event due to the limited number of bottles available of some of the wines served. Most of our seminars will not be limited in attendance, but once or twice a year we want to hold speciality tastings, such as this one, which must be for a smaller group. Priority seating will be given to L.A.D.V. members for these smaller events.
This was also our first seminar to be held at The Hungry Tiger at the Peninsula Center. We were very pleased with their accommodations and hope to meet there frequently. Incidentally, The Hungry Tiger has an excellent oyster bar, with its own menu of perhaps a dozen sea food specialities, that can provide the light supper recommended as a prelude to our evening seminars.
Our chapter will hold a Pinot Noir event during the last week of March. California's winemakers continue to improve their Pinot Noir techniques and some of the new wine regions such as Paso Robles are adding additional Burgundy-like flavors. How good are they? Come to our March event and see. We will have one or two outstanding French Burgundies for taste comparison. The details will be included in next month's mailing.
Al Hausrath,
Chapter Director
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