FERMENTATION Sponsor Tidbits

Posted by Tom Wark on Jan 6, 2006

FERMENTATION SPONSOR TIDBITS

In our continuing effort to provide added value to Fermentation Sponsors and deliver nuggets of info to our readers we offer the following:

Fermentation sponsor K&L Wine Merchants offers up a list of their Top Sellers in the Under $30 and Over $30 categories. Interestingly, the top wine in the Under $30 category is an $9 Cab/Shiraz/Merlot blend from Australia. A well known Napa Cab holds the top spot for Over $30.

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The Mayo Family Reserve Tasting Room has launched their Winter 2006 Tasting Menu. For a $20 fee it includes:

Smoked Trout Crostini
2004 Chardonnay,  Laurel Hill Vineyard, “Sonoma Valley, “Estate Bottled”

Mango-Ginger Dungeness Crab Salad
2004 Viognier, Sunny View Vineyard, Russian River Valley, “Henry’s Cuvee”

Ahi Tuna Tartare  “Fish & Chip”
2004 Pinot Noir, Darien Vineyard, Russian River Valley, “Gary’s Block”

Mayo Family Waldorf Salad
2003 Merlot, Laurent Vineyard, Sonoma Valley, “Nellie’s Block”

Fennel Dusted Prosciutto Skewer
2004 Syrah, D’Ambrosia Vineyard, Napa Valley, “Jennifer’s Blend”

Almond Crusted Portobello & Stilton Pinwheel
2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Random Ridge Vineyard, Napa Valley, “Top of the Mountain”

Gold Dusted Chocolate Truffle
2004 Zinfandel Port, Ricci Vineyard, Russian River Valley, “Old Vine”

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Fermentation Sponsor Lenne Estate offers those looking for an opportunity to invest in the wine industry a few different ways to join their Oregon vineyard and winery project. That project is now in its fifth year of development and currently the tasting room is being built.