V Paul’s December Vino Magnifico

“It was a full house for the Christmas edition of Vino Magnifico. Chef Alex presented us a delicious penne with an asparagus and mushroom cream sauce. Fun Christmas trivia and a holiday sing along accompanied the evenings wine selection.La Tordera Rose Prosecco: Italy NV. Very Crisp with notes of red berries and kiwi. Aromatic and bubbly with a great mouth feel. Very nice Prosecco.Cambria Chardonnay, California 2021. Nice acidity with a fair amount of oak on the nose and palate. Flavors of vanilla and melon are apparent but dissipate too soon.Gabbiano Chianti Classico, Italy, 2018. Dark plum color with cherry and herbaceous notes. There are even some interesting basalmic flavors that come through. Easy to handle tannins and a lingering finish are welcomed. This is a nice example of a Classico and will pair well with everything. Especially pizza.Lyric Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara, CA 2020. Ruby color with bright highlights that catch your eye. The nose is distinctly Pinot Noir, minerals with a touch of petrol. Sour cherry on the tongue and a quick finish. A very light Pinot that should be enjoyed sooner rather than later.Silver Palm Cabernet Sauvignon, California 2020. Inky dark, as you look into your glass, a red hue shimmers up from the bottom, as if from the depths of the ocean. Blackberry and cherry dominate the nose with a touch of sweetness and currant on the lips. There are notes of chocolate and tobacco on the back of your tongue and a finish that lasts a long time.There wasn’t a clear winner this evening, but both the Silver Palm and La Tordera were getting rave reviews.”~ Bob Sidoti