L.A. WINELINE OSCAR NIGHT BY THE BOTTLE.Byline: - Larry Lipson The white is described as ``seductive, rich, creamy and full-bodied with aromas of apples, honey, warm buttered toast and caramel and flavors of apples, pears, nutmeg and toffee.'' The red is said to be ``complex and rich with aromas of cassis cas·sis n. 1. A Eurasian currant (Ribes nigrum) bearing black berries. 2. A cordial made from the berries of this plant. and cocoa and layered flavors of ripe blackberries, dark chocolate, hints of fig, black cherry black cherry, n See wild cherry. black cherry prunusserotina. and allspice allspice: see pimento. allspice Tropical evergreen tree (Pimenta dioica) of the myrtle family, native to the West Indies and Central America and valued for its berries, the source of a highly aromatic spice. .'' Rob Hunter of Sterling Vineyards uses these descriptions of Sterling's 2000 reserve chardonnay and its reserve cabernet sauvignon of the same vintage. These are the two featured wines to be poured for the 1,650 guests, many of them among the world's most recognizable faces, dining at the Governors Ball on Sunday in Hollywood following the 76th annual Academy Awards. Paired with the cooking and presentation of chef Wolfgang Puck and his staff, the dinner shouldn't be anything less than a sterling happening. MENDOCINO FIND: The hottest appellation ap·pel·la·tion n. 1. A name, title, or designation. 2. A protected name under which a wine may be sold, indicating that the grapes used are of a specific kind from a specific district. 3. The act of naming. discovery lately is Yorkville Highlands in Mendocino, previously known mostly for Williams-Selyem pinot noir, now also for Copain, whose 2002 syrah from the Hawks Butte Butte, city, United States Butte (by  t), city (1990 pop. 33,336), seat of Silver Bow co., SW Mont.; inc. 1879. It is a trade, ranching, and industrial center. vineyard snagged a 96-point rating from Robert Parker, and for Yorkville Cellars and its several award-winning wines made from certified organically grown grapes. Also worth watching: LeVin and Maple Creek wines. Yorkville Highlands information: (707) 894-9177. SPEAKING OF CHARDONNAY: Don't get too confused, but there's a LaTour wine from California now, joining the Latours and La Tours of France. Not related to any French producer or shipper, LaTour 2002 chardonnay is a Napa product from the winery's own Mount Veeder vineyards. It's the inaugural release of owner-winemaker Tom LaTour who also happens to be the chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants. The $29 wine can be purchased from the Kimpton Life Wine Society at www.kimptonlifewinesociety.com or sipped in any of the Kimpton restaurants around the country. $5.99 WINNER: When a wine is picked as Best of Class and a gold medal winner at the Los Angeles County Fair The Los Angeles County Fair (also called simply the L.A. County Fair) is an annual event held in the Fairplex in Pomona, California, held every September. It is a carnival with rides, merchants, food vendors, cooking contests, and livestock. The 2007 L.A. Wine Competition, you don't expect it to be a real cheapie cheap·ie n. Slang 1. A cheap item. 2. A stingy person. . But the Butterfield Station 2001 California shiraz is exactly that. As my Bargain of the Month pick, this ``fruit forward'' red wine made from the shiraz (or syrah) grape is full of lovely flavors - dried plums, apricots, cherries - and as the label tells us, it also offers spicy hints of clove and pepper. It's available at Liquid Wine & Spirits, 10100 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Chatsworth, for only $5.99. Information: (818) 709-5019. |
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