SOHO Atlanta restaurant will finish a tour of Spanish wines and flavors on flight night, Wednesday, April 27.

 Albarino grapes
 
First, SOHO will pour a 2009 Don Olegario Albarino from Riax Baixas, Spain. The wine features hints of ripe apple, peach and raisin on the nose. On the palate, the wine is elegant and complex, full-bodied and well-structured, with fruit flavors.

Next, SOHO will pour a 2008 Emperado de Barros Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero, Spain. The wine offers aromas of ripe blackberry and pine. On the palate, the wine has savory flavors and moderate length.

Finally, SOHO will pour a 2006 Muga Reserva from Rioja, Spain. On the nose, the wine offers aromas of oak-spiced red berry and cherry, with hints of mocha and rose. On the palate, the wine is supple and balanced with flavors of black fruit and licorice.

SOHO's executive chef, Joe Ahn, has created three tapas plates to pair with each Spanish wine. The following will be available on SOHO's menu until Wednesday, May 4.

2009 Don Olegario Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain
100% Albarino
Paired with: Grilled oysters with manchego and roasted lemon

2008 Emperado de Barros Tempernillo, Ribera del Duero, Spain
100% Tempranillo
Paired with: Mini grilled chorizo pizza

2006 Muga Reserva, Rioja, Spain
70% Tempranillo, 20% Granache, Mazuelo and Graciano
Paired with: Braised lamb shank and grilled eggplant 

Sample each wine in a flight (three three-ounce glasses) for $13.50. Or, pair the flight with a tapas plate for $18. Try a full glass of wine and tapas plate for $12. Of course, the wines and tapas are available individually as well ($9/glass and $6/tapas). See you soon!

SOHO Atlanta will continue to spotlight the wines and flavors of Spain on flight night, Wednesday, April 20.

 Bobal grapes in Spain
 
First, SOHO will pour a 2006 Bodegas Luzon Altos de Luzon from Jumilla, Spain. The wine is a blend of 50% Monastrell, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 25% Tempranillo. On the palate, the Altos de Luzon features rich flavors of ripe plums, blackberry, and cassis, as well as notes of warm spices.

Next, SOHO will pour a 2008 Bodegas Sierra Norte Pasion de Bobal from Utiel-Reguena, Spain. This wine, 100% Bobal, features aromas of rasberry, cherry, cinnamon and all-spice. On the palate, the wine is rich and spicy.

Finally, SOHO will pour a 2004 Bodegas Ysios from Rioja, Spain. The wine is 100% Tempranillo. On the palate, the wine offers flavors of plum, mineral and chocolate.

SOHO's executive chef, Joe Ahn, has prepared three tapas plates, inspired by the flavors of Spain, to pair with each Spanish wine. The following will be available on SOHO's menu until Wednesday, April 27.

2006 Bodegas Luzon Altos de Luzon, Jumilla, Spain
50% Monastrell, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Tempranillo
Paired with: Baby shrimp and mussel paella

2008 Bodegas Sierra Norte Pasion de Bobal, Utiel-Reguena, Spain
100% Bobal
Paired with: Grilled quail with roasted potatoes and cinnamon cherry jus

2004 Bodegas Ysios, Rioja, Spain
100% Tempranillo
Paired with: Seared duck breast with grilled mushrooms and truffle jus

Sample each wine in a flight (three three-ounce glasses) for $13.50. Or, pair the flight with a tapas plate for $18. Try a full glass of wine and tapas plate for $12. Of course, the wines and tapas are available individually as well ($9/glass and $6/tapas). See you soon!

SOHO Atlanta will continue to spotlight Spanish wines and flavors on flight night, Wednesday, April 13.

First, SOHO will pour a 2009 Fillaboa Albarino from Rias Baixas, Spain. This wine is considered a "rare" vintage, according to SOHO wine expert, Lars Snavely. Due to rain during flowering, less fruit than normal was produced in Rias Baixas in 2009, leading to lowered wine production. Then, the region experienced a cooler than normal summer. Due to the cool temperatures, the Albarino is crisp with tropical and citrus notes on the palate.

Next, SOHO will pour a 2008 Bodegas Atalaya from Alamansa, Spain. The 2008 Bodegas Atalaya is a blend of Monastrell, Garnacha Tintorera (Alicante Bouschet), and other unspecified varieties. On the palate, the wine has layers of savory fruit and a long fruit-filled finish.

Finally, SOHO will pour a 2008 Mas Igneus Barranc dels Closos from Priorat, Spain. The wine is a blend of 25% Carinyena, 70% Garnatxa, and 5% Merlot. On the nose, there are aromas of licorice and sweet red berries. On the palate, the wine is lush and full-bodied.

SOHO's executive chef, Joe Ahn, has created three Spanish-inspired tapas plates to pair with each glass of wine. The following will be available on SOHO's menu until Wednesday, April 20.

2009 Fillaboa Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain
100% Albarino
Linguine with littleneck white clam sauce

2008 Bodegas Atalaya, Alamansa, Spain
Monastrell, Garnache Tintorera (Alicante Bouschet) and several other unspecified varieties
Serrano ham wrapped manchego cheese sauteed with bread crumbs

2008 Mas Igneus Barranc dels Closos, Priorat, Spain
25% Carinyena, 70% Garnatxa, 5% Merlot
Grilled lamb chops with garbanzos and olive oil

Sample each wine in a flight (three three-ounce glasses) for $13.50. Or, pair the flight with a tapas plate for $18. Try a full glass of wine and tapas plate for $12. Of course, the wines and tapas are available individually as well ($9/glass and $6/tapas). See you soon!