2020 Wine Merchants.2020 Cotner Ave., West Los Angeles
310-447-2020 www.2020wines.com Bob Golbahar, president White of the week D'Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne, 2006 ($14.99) Contrary to the name, Hermit Crab will leave you feeling anything but crabby crab·by adj. crab·bi·er, crab·bi·est Informal Grouchy; ill-tempered. crab  bi·ly adv. . It's an Australian wine that blends viognier and
marsanne for a balanced taste that's not too rich. It's a
mouthful of spicy pear and grapefruit flavors that has a long and soft
finish. Although it's named after a crab, it pairs best with fish.
Red of the week Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Ridge Shiraz, 2006 ($16.99) Another wine from down under, Shotfire Ridge is a collection of sweet fruits, spice and fine tannins tannins, n.pl polyphenolic phytochemicals whose name derives from their use in tanning animal skins. Used as astringents, antioxidants, and styptics; treats burns, relieves diarrhea. . It has hints of ripe plum and currant currant, northern shrub of the family Saxifragaceae (saxifrage family), of the same genus (Ribes) as the gooseberry bush. The tart berries of the currant may be black, white, or red; the white gooseberry becomes purple when mature. that balance perfectly with the spices and tannins. It lingers, but doesn't overpower o·ver·pow·er tr.v. o·ver·pow·ered, o·ver·pow·er·ing, o·ver·pow·ers 1. To overcome or vanquish by superior force; subdue. 2. To affect so strongly as to make helpless or ineffective; overwhelm. 3. the palate. It makes a delicious mate for a hearty stew or roasted lamb. - Dylan Little CAPTION(S): photo Photo: no caption (D'Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne) |
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