Domaine South
Spanish Wine Tasting
Friday, March 6th, 4 pm - 6pm
Special Guest, Phil Oreh of Alabama Crown
$20 per person
256-759-9952 to Reserve
Take a tour of Spain with delicious wines from Basque Country, Rioja, Jumilla and more!
The Wines
2022 Gotas del Mar Godello, Ribeiro, Spain $25.99
This exceptional Godello from DO Ribeiro shines with a brilliant pale lemon color and offers aromatic notes of yellow stone fruits, stony minerals, and a subtle hint of fresh sea breeze. On the palate, it is vibrant and balanced, with a delightful combination of tropical fruits and minerality, enhanced by a mouthwatering acidity. The finish is long and refreshing, leaving a clean, lingering impression.
From the producer: "Our vineyards benefit from the proximity to the Atlantic coast and the embrace of the Miño river. This is our Godello's home, alittle known variety that is gaining a lot of prestige. Layered and balanced, wine with aromas of mature stone fruits, papaya and hints of honey, typical of this variety. The "sábrego" terroir and the Atlantic climate give a strong minerality to this wine. 8 months in new oak barrels add the final touch to a unique and magnificent wine."
2024 Baskoli Txakoli Rose, Getariako Txakolina, Spain $22.99
Baskoli is a Txakoli wine that combines classicism and modernity. It is made from the Hondarrabi Beltza and Zuri grapes, grown in the winery’s own vineyards in Hondarribia and fermented at its state-of-the-art facility. Produced in at an exceptional winery equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
DENOMINATION OF ORIGIN: Getariako Txakolina.
VINEYARD: The winery’s own 17 ha. vineyard is located in the surroundings of the winery itself, at the foothills of Jaizkibel Mountain. It is oriented towards the mid-day sun which protects it from the wind and damp of the nearby Cantabrian sea, thereby enjoying excellent sunshine. Trellis grown vineyard using double Guyot training system. VARIETY: 55% Hondarrabi Beltza - 45% Hondarrabi Zuri
TASTING NOTES: Clean and bright. Pale yellow colour with greenish glints against the Redcurrant-pink colour with rich aromas of red and black fruits, such as strawberries, blackberries and black currants, over a citrus background and fine vegetal notes. Very fresh in the mouth with a balanced acidity accentuated by a hint of carbonic gas, offering a pleasing palate and a long, aromatic finish.
2018 Conde de Valdemar Rioja Reserva, Rioja, Spain $19.99
83% Tempranillo 7% Graciano 5% Garnacha 5% Maturana
Bright, deep ruby-red colour. Vol. 14% 19 months in American and French oak barrels
On the nose, it reveals a complex aromatic profile, where notes of black fruit and licorice combine well with hints of wild herbs, elegant spices, and subtle toasted nuances.
On the palate, it is balanced and vibrant, with a broad and enveloping mouthfeel. Its long finish showcases elegance and finesse due to the high quality oak barrels.
Especially suitable for beef, grilled pork, roasted lamb, chicken, barbequed food and grilled vegetables. Also a perfect match with pasta dishes, tacos, enchiladas, stir-fried noodles and all kinds of cheeses.
2021 Gran Pasas Monastrell, Jumilla, Spain $14.99
100% Monastrell
Deep dark ruby red colour with violet blue rim. The aromas are mature blackberries, ripe juicy dark cherries gentle notes of wild herbs balanced off with a dark chocolate. On the palate the wine is rich and juicy with good concentration between mature fruits and rich dark chocolate with a natural sweetness and gentle tannins that lay smooth over the palate.
Harvested in October, just when the grapes have the highest concentrations of flavours and aromas. Within these late harvested clusters, there is a balanced concentration of natural sweetness and mature
blackberry flavours. Aged in fine French oak for 6 months puts the GRAN in this Pasas.
2022 Tosalet Montsant, Spain $16.99
Bright ruby color and the spectacular nose of flowers, wild berries and aromatic herbs. It’s hedonistic, showy and decadent, incredibly fine-boned and elegant, with a fragile characteristic, energetic and profound.ABOUT THIS WINE Grown in red clay soil on 25-40 year old vines. Aged in stainless steel.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER: Nicholas Hammeken's early interest for wine has lead him to dedicate his career and life to his passion. After finishing his studies in Copenhaguen, he collaborated in sales and marketing roles within the wine industry, in France, Germany and the UK.
In 1996 Nicholas decided to start his own venture and so Hammeken Cellars - formerly Vinnico Export - was born. Initially conceived as a non branded wine trader, their first own wine collection, Montgó, was launched in 2001. Ever since, the company has seen the succcess of other brands such as Piquitos, Allegranza, Creencia, Gotas de Mar, Pasas or Radio Boka, to name a few. In March 2014, Hammeken Cellars opened a branch overseas, from which it is conquering the US market. In the last years, the company has experienced double digit growth in sales, as well as in employees. Currently Hammeken Cellars one of the most important Spanish wine exporters +1.8 million cases of Spanish wines a year, and is present in +37 countries.
2020 La Capilla Crianza, Ribera del Duero, Spain $32.99
From: Roa de Duero, Burgos, Castilla y Leon, Spain
Varietal: Tinta del País (Tempranillo), Merlot
Taste: From the Producer: “Deep-coloured, glossy and velvety wine. Intense aromas, with hints of fruity freshness entwined with well integrated oak that combines with, but never masks the richness of the Tinta del País variety of the Ribera del Duero. It's fresh, vivacious and elegantly complex on the palate, with creamy nuances and fine toasted notes. Dense, smooth, enveloping polymerised tannins. Subtle and refined. Perfectly balanced to drink now and with the capacity to age in bottle for several years.”
Pairing: This deep-colored and velvety wine, with its intense aromas and well-integrated oak, pairs beautifully with a variety of dishes. For traditional Spanish fare, try it with Iberian pork secreto with roasted peppers or a rich Fabada Asturiana (bean and chorizo stew), as the wine's creamy nuances and fine toasted notes enhance the robust flavors. For American holiday celebrations, it’s an excellent companion to herb-crusted turkey with cranberry sauce or a decadent prime rib roast with horseradish cream, as its smooth tannins and fresh vivacity balance the richness of these festive dishes. It complements grilled meats with a fruit reduction (think blueberry, cherry), butternut squash ravioli with brown butter sage sauce, or braised short ribs with polenta, as the wine's complexity and subtle elegance bring out the best in these savory dishes.
