Sat., Oct. 15 - Joe Lagrotteria, Baystate Wine & Spirits
(ORGANIC) Straw colored in the glass with a fine and persistent bead. On the nose, this wine offers up white flowers, beeswax and ripe pear. On the palate, it’s fresh and easy going, with flavors of green apple, lemon and toasty hazelnut. Fresh, well-balanced and lively, this is a great aperitif wine or a nice match with savory fried appetizers.
Bright ruby colored in the glass with aromas of ripe red fruit, roasted coffee and spice. On the palate this wine is plush and nicely balanced, with terrific texture, full red fruit flavors and an elegant, easy finish. A perfect red to sip with spicy fare like curries, tacos or elote; it also matches well with marinated grilled poultry or veggies.
Clear gold colored in the glass with aromas of apple, melon and orange blossom. On the palate, this wine is medium-bodied and bright, with nice acidity and more white and yellow fruit flavors, touched by hints of flowers. A great match for fall fare like pumpkin ravioli, roast vegetable side dishes or simple cheese and crackers.
Ruby colored in the glass with aromas of Bing cherry, red berries and hints of oak and spice. On the palate this Mediterranean Pinot is precise with more bright red fruit, touched by a bit of earthiness and spice. A great match for most foods it works particularly well with seared salmon or pork, spicy sausages or vegetarian lasagna.
Deep ruby colored in the glass with aromas of dark cherry, cassis and warm vanilla. On the palate this wine is rich and spicy, with more red berry flavor, cassis and hints of punchy black pepper. Soft, plushy tannins and nicely integrated oak make this a red you’ll want to curl up with. A great match with stuffed pork chops, savory lasagna or roasted veg.