Thursday, September 17, 2009

Go Greek

Murray Hill Wines is recruiting you to Go Greek.

Greek wines offer liveliness and unusual flavor components such as the taste of salty black olives. Greek Rush is tonight: Friday, September 17 from 6 to 9pm. Don't miss out on our new inductees: Mythic River White and Nemea Red.

Mythic River White – Sauvignon Blanc Roditis

This Greek white is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc 50% and Roditis 50% (a pink colored grape indigenous to countries along the eastern Mediterranean that produces elegant, light white wines). A gold-green color releasing summery aromas of peaches and lemons, this wine is balanced, rich and fresh. See how well it compliments seafood like clams, mussels and white fish.

Gofas Nemea Agiorgitiko Red

Grown in the Nemea region of the Peloponnese, this indigenous grape: Agiorgitiko is known to range from soft to highly tannic depending on the growing and winemaking process. This wine develops intense yet gentle tannins from 12 months of aging in oak casks followed by four to six months in the bottle. This somewhat dry wine of deep brick red color smells of dried cranberries and forest fruits with warm chocolate notes on the long aftertaste. Pairs perfectly with hard cheese and grilled meat.

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