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Savor a Taste of California at SOHO

30 Wednesday Apr 2014

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SOHO Atlanta restaurant will continue to showcase the wines and flavors of California on flight night, Wednesday, April 30. The wines and tapas introduced Wednesday will be available through Tuesday, May 6.

laetitia wineryLaetitia  Winery

First, SOHO will pour a 2012 Laetitia Winery Pinot Noir. The winemaker describes the wine, “A seductive nose reminiscent of ripe plum and blackberry, with layered components of earth, violets and Asian spice. The palate reveals supple tannins and lively acids accented with pretty hints of framboise and underlying notes of dark chocolate and rye.”

Next, SOHO will pour a 2012 Kimmel Four Blocks Mendocino Redessence. Says the winemaker of the red blend, “Our Redessence opens with a fragrant burst of blackberry and red currant bouquet with just a hint of anise. On the palate, this wine is a fruit forward bomb. The flavor of blackberry, spiced cherry, ripe blueberry coat the palate with a savory port like finish, a medium bodied, very nicely balanced, and smooth red blend a lasting expression of our Mendocino climate, soil, and farming practices.”

Finally, SOHO will pour a 2011 Bishop’s Peak Cabernet Sauvignon. Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate says of the Cabernet, “Another delicious, value-priced effort that’s well worth the cost of admission, the 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Bishop’s Peak offers classic, herb-laced black fruits, lead pencil, toast and spice-driven aromas and flavors, medium body and a fresh, pure character.”

SOHO’s executive chef, Scott Warren, has created three tapas dishes to pair with each California wine.

2012 Laetitia Pinot Noir
100% Pinot Noir
Paired with: Grilled flat iron steak with roasted vegetables and natural jus

2012 Kimmel Four Blocks Mendocino Redessence
85% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec, 2% Petite Verdot
Paired with: Seared duck breast with apricot and toasted pecan risotto

2011 Bishop’s Peak Cabernet Sauvignon
80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Petit Verdot, 4% Malbec, 2% Merlot
Paired with: Braised lamb shank cassoulet

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!

Indulge in a Taste of California at SOHO

23 Wednesday Apr 2014

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SOHO Atlanta restaurant will  showcase the wines and flavors of California on flight night, Wednesday, April 23. The wines and tapas introduced Wednesday will be available through Tuesday, April 29.

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California Zinfandel grapes. Photo courtesy of “California Wine Institute.”

First, SOHO will pour a 2012 Santa Barbara Pinot Noir. Wine Spectator said of the wine, “This polished Pinot is brimming with acidity. It’s bone dry and has a satiny, silky texture that frames delicate flavors of raspberries, cola and spices.”

Next, SOHO will pour a 2012 Matthew Fritz North Coast Cabernet. The winemaker describes the wine, “Inviting aromas of blackberry, cherry, spicy licorice and smoked meat. The palate is an elegant expression of North Coast Cab, combined by dark fruits, brown spices, black salted olives and hints of smoke. Tannins are firm, balanced with enough acidity to keep it fresh and pure.”

Finally, SOHO will pour a 2011 Mettler ‘Epicenter’ Lodi Zinfandel. The winemaker says of the wine, “Enticing aromas of sweet brambly berries, candy apple and mocha delight the senses. The flavors are bright and complex with orange-scented dark chocolate, sweet black cherry and jammy red berries are balanced by notes of warm spices and oak. The velvety, yet firmly structured tannins are balanced by a pleasing thread of acidity, and the flavors are kept bright and juicy on the long, tasty finish.”

SOHO’s executive chef, Scott Warren, has created three tapas plates to pair with each California wine.

2012 Santa Barbara Pinot Noir
Paired with: Bacon-wrapped Berkshire pork with a blackberry jus

2012 Matthew Fritz North Coast Cabernet
Paired with: Braised beef short ribs with a truffle jus

2011 Mettler ‘Epicenter’ Lodi Zinfandel
Paired with: Cioppino with grilled toast

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!

 

Flavors of the West: California Wine and Tapas at SOHO

16 Wednesday Apr 2014

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SOHO Atlanta restaurant will continue to showcase the wines and flavors of California on flight night, Wednesday, April 16. The wines and tapas introduced Wednesday will be available through Tuesday, April 22.

Photo courtesy of Byron Winery

Photo courtesy of Byron Winery

First, SOHO will pour a 2012 Byron Santa Barbara Chardonnay. The winemaker describes the wine, “Crisp and concentrated with flavors of stone fruit, honey, hints of brown spice and mineral.”

Next, SOHO will pour a 2011 Writer’s Block Petit Syrah. Says the winemaker, “Deep and rich, this Petite Syrah is lush yet accessible, spicy yet polished, sensual yet cerebral. [It also offers] layers of dark plum and earthy berry.”

Finally, SOHO will pour a 2011 Gunsight Rock Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles. The winemaker’s note, “Our 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon stays true to the characteristics of the Paso Robles region. 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine delivers solid fruit flesh on the palate with aromas of black fruit. The finish is spicy with notes of black licorice. An amazing every day Cabernet.”

SOHO’s executive chef, Scott Warren, has created three tapas plates to pair with each California wine.

2012 Byron Santa Barbara Chardonnay
Paired with: Seared sea scallops with a lemon caper butter

2011 Writer’s Block Petit Syrah
Paired with: Beef sliders topped with arugula, Gruyere, and garlic aioli

2011 Gunsight Rock Cabernet Sauvignon
Paired with: Grilled filet medallions over buttermilk mashed potatoes with a balsamic reduction

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!

California Wines and Flavors Take Center Stage at SOHO

09 Wednesday Apr 2014

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SOHO Atlanta restaurant will continue to showcase the wines and flavors of California on flight night, Wednesday, April 9. The wines and tapas introduced Wednesday will be available through Tuesday, April 15.

Calera vineyards

Calera vineyards

First, SOHO will pour a 2012 Calera Central Coast Chardonnay. The winemaker says of the Chardonnay, “Ripe peach, Asian pear, mango custard, luscious papaya, and kaffir lime are all beautifully married together in the alluring and delightful bouquet of this Chardonnay. Vibrant flavors of Gala apple, lemon chiffon, sweet oak and a hint of sandal wood round out the mouth-watering bright acid and smooth texture. This wine is amazingly flavorful and beautifully balanced.”

Next, SOHO will pour a 2010 Pietra Santa Cienega Valley Sassolino. The winemaker says of the wine, “Our Estate Sassolino is a robust, red blend with bold fruit flavors of black cherry and plums with hints of chocolate and smoky oak.  The wine is balanced and has soft, round tannins.”

Finally, SOHO will pour a 2011 Nadia Santa Barbara Cabernet Sauvignon. The Wine Advocate said of the wine, “An outstanding blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc and 2% Merlot, the 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Barbara Highlands dishes out deep, rich aromas and flavors of ripe blackberry, spice, toast and chocolate. Beautifully balanced, with medium to full-bodied richness and sweet tannin, it’s already approachable and delicious.”

SOHO’s executive chef, Scott Warren, has created three tapas plates to pair with each California wine.

2012 Calera Central Coast Chardonnay
100% Chardonnay
Paired with: Sauteed local trout with a lemon & walnut brown butter

2010 Pietra Santa Cienega Valley Sassolino
72% Sangiovese, 28% Merlot
Paired with: Provencal vegetable tart with Italian sausage and Asiago cheese

2011 Nadia Santa Barbara Cabernet Sauvignon
92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot
Paired with: Lamb chops with roasted garlic potatoes and rosemary 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!

Westward Bound: SOHO Celebrates the Flavors of California

02 Wednesday Apr 2014

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Throughout the month of April, SOHO Atlanta restaurant will showcase the wines and flavors of California. The California tour begins on flight night, Wednesday, April 2. The wines and tapas introduced Wednesday will be available through Tuesday, April 8.

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Qupe Bien Nacio Vineyards

First, SOHO will pour a 2011 Hangtime Arroyo Seco Pinot Noir. Says the winemaker, “Hangtime Pinot Noir has vivid red fruit with strawberry flavors, hints of spice, a lithe texture and well-balanced acidity on the palate.”

Next, SOHO will pour a Qupe Central Coast Syrah. Says the winemaker, “This is a classic Central Coast Syrah, combining the spice and acidity of the cool climate grapes with the forward fruit of the warm climate grapes.”

Finally, SOHO will pour the 2012 “Eruption” from Brassfield Estate winery. The wine is described, “The 2012 Eruption is rich and intense. The wine has aromas of fresh blueberries, toasted brioche, black cherries, and mocha, giving way to flavors that are jammy, ripe and unctuous. The palate explodes with blackberries, dark currants, and clove while it layers supple and round coating tannins, making the wine both hedonistic while simultaneously elegant. The texture of this wine is perhaps its most distinguishing trait – mouth-coating with an endless finish.”

SOHO’s executive chef, Scott Warren, has created three tapas plates to pair with each California wine.

2011 Hangtime Arroyo Seco Pinot Noir
Paired with: Seared salmon with sauteed snow peas and ginger-soy sauce

2011 Qupe Central Coast Syrah
Paired with: Herbed meatballs with mariana over fettucine

2012 Brassfield Estate Winery “Eruption”
Paired with: BBQ pork spareribs with spring succotash

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!

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