SOHO Atlanta Restaurant will continue to showcase the wines and tapas of Spain on flight night, Wednesday, April 29. The wines and tapas introduced Wednesday will be available through Tuesday, May 5.

Photo courtesy of Paco & Lola winery

First, SOHO will pour a 2013 Paco & Lola Albarino from Rias Baixas, Spain. The winemakers describe the wine: “Nose: very expressive and harmonious nose. Fine notes of white fruit (green apples, pear) and lemony aromas. Hints of herbs (basil) and flower blossom base notes. Surprising aromatic intensity.Palate: Fresh with good structure and the same fruit characters as found on the nose. Slightly balsamic finish.”

Next, SOHO will pour a 2012 Triton Tinta de Toro from Toro, Spain. The wine is described: “This lush red, made of from Tinta de Toro (the local name for Tempranillo) opens with dark chocolate, cherry pie, Morrocan spice, toast and date aromas.  It is fuller bodied and concentrated, but not the least bit heavy.  On the palate, there is a dark fruitiness (think creme de cassis), dark chocolate, fig, violet and vanilla flavors.  Buy a few of these as the appealing set of flavors and balance will please just about any drinker.”

Finally, SOHO will pour a 2009 Bodegas Enrique Mendoza Monastrell “Le Tremenda.” The winemaker says of the wine: “Bright ruby-red in color, this wine shows expressive notes of fresh black cherries and red berries mingled with hints of sweet spice, toast and cocoa. On the palate, this accessible red shows silky texture, liveliness and long length.”

SOHO’s executive chef, Scott Warren, has created a tapas plate to pair with each Spanish wine.

2013 Paco & Lola Albarino
100% Albarino
Paired with: Grilled Octopus, Fried Idaho Potatoes, Shaved Celery and Red Onions

2012 Triton Tinta de Toro
Paired with: Grilled Flat Iron Steak, Roasted Radish and Mushrooms

2009 Bodegas Enrique Mendoza Monastrell “Le Tremenda”
100% Monastrell
Paired with: Roasted Quail, Beet Reduction, Arugula

Sample each wine in a flight (three three-ounce glasses) for $14.25. Or, pair the flight with a tapas plate for $19. Try a full glass of wine and tapas plate for $13. Of course, the wines and tapas are available individually as well ($9.50/glass and $6.50/tapas). See you soon!

SOHO Atlanta Restaurant will continue to feature the wines and flavors of Spain on flight night, Wednesday, April 15. The wines and tapas introduced Wednesday will be available through Tuesday, April 21.

First, SOHO will pour a 2011 Peza do Rei Mencia from Ribeira Sacra. The International Wine Cellar’s Josh Raynolds says, “Bright purple. Spicy, mineral-accented aromas of cherry pit and cassis, with anise and cracked pepper nuances and a hint of cola. Juicy, penetrating dark berry flavors show a refreshingly bitter edge and gain sweetness with air. Closes with firm tannic grip and very good clarity, leaving spice and licorice notes behind. 90 Points.”

Next, SOHO will pour a 2012 Bodegas Castano Solanera from Yecla. The winemaker notes, “Dark cherry-red color. Ripe fruit, pleasant wooden notes. Complex nose, spiced and elegant. On the palate is rich, balanced, with elegant sweet round tannins.”

Finally, SOHO will pour a 2010 Torres Altos Ibericos Rioja Tempranillo from Alto Otero. The winemaker describes the wine, “Cherry red in color. A deep, clean nose displaying white floral and red fruit aromas, which combine harmoniously with oak-imparted notes of spices and toast. Fresh and velvety upon entry, it gradually unfolds across the palate to reveal fine, soft tannins.”

SOHO’s executive chef, Scott Warren, has created a tapas plate to pair with each Spanish wine.

2011 Peza do Rei Mencia
100% Mencia
Paired with: Grilled steak paillard, bell peppers, garlic, and onion strings

2012 Bodegas Castano Solanera
65% Monastrell, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Garnacha Tintorera
Paired with: Burgundy braised rabbit, mushrooms, olives and tomatoes

2010 Torres Altos Ibericos Rioja Tempranillo
Paired with: Roasted venison, sunchoke puree, bacon & onion jam

Sample each wine in a flight (three three-ounce glasses) for $14.25. Or, pair the flight with a tapas plate for $19. Try a full glass of wine and tapas plate for $13. Of course, the wines and tapas are available individually as well ($9.50/glass and $6.50/tapas). See you soon!

SOHO Atlanta Restaurant will continue to showcase the wines and flavors of Spain on flight night, Wednesday, April 8. The wines and tapas introduced Wednesday will be available through Tuesday, April 14.

Photo courtesy of Ramon Bilbao winery

First, SOHO will pour a 2013 Artazuri Rosado from Navarra. The wine is described, “Translucent pink in color with an alluring nose that contains nuances of fresh strawberries, raspberries, rose petals and orange rind. The palate is bright and fruity with a fresh acidity.”

Next, SOHO will pour a 2011 Pasanau Ceps Nous from Priorat. International Wine Cellar said of the wine: “Vivid purple. Smoky, spicy aromas of cherry pit, dark berries and licorice, with a zesty mineral overtone. Juicy and precise, offering bitter cherry and black currant flavors and a hint of white pepper. Shows very good clarity and lift on the finish, which is firmed by silky harmonious tannins.”

Finally, SOHO will pour a 2010 Ramon Bilbao Limited Edition. Of the wine, the winemaker says, “On the nose it shows suggestive fine fruit aromas, floral tones and white wood tinged with notes of well-measured aging. On the palate, it is fluid and balanced, flavorful.”

SOHO’s executive chef, Scott Warren, has created a tapas plate to pair with each Spanish wine.

2013 Artazuri Rosado
100% Granacha
Paired with: Scallop crudo, pepper flakes, lemon oil, ground almonds & parsley leaves

2011 Pasanau Ceps Nous
82% Granacha, 18% Syrah
Paired with: Grilled lamb T-bone, walnut romesco and dressed arugula

2010 Ramon Bilbao Limited Edition
100% Tempranillo
Paired with: Smoked duck leg confit, anchovy pesto and pickled mushrooms

Sample each wine in a flight (three three-ounce glasses) for $14.25. Or, pair the flight with a tapas plate for $19. Try a full glass of wine and tapas plate for $13. Of course, the wines and tapas are available individually as well ($9.50/glass and $6.50/tapas). See you soon!

SOHO Atlanta Restaurant will showcase the wines and flavors of Spain throughout the month of April. The Spanish tour begins on flight night, Wednesday, April 1. The wines and tapas introduced Wednesday will be available through Tuesday, April 7. First, SOHO will pour a 2013 Rioja Vega Rioja. Of the wine, the winemaker says, “”The palate is rich with ripe yet refined stone fruits. The finish shows great structure, but with slightly lighter and more balanced tannins than traditional red Rioja wines.”

Next, SOHO will pour a 2012 Castillo del Baron Monastrell from Yecla. The wine is described, “Castillo de Baron Monastrell is an explosion of fresh, ripe red and black fruit, with a warm Mediterranean spicy/earthy twist. On the palate, the wine is soft and fruity, and very well-framed by crisp natural acidity. The finish is clean, harmonious, and more-ish.”

Finally, SOHO will pour a 2005 Rioja Bordon Rioja Gran Reserva. The winemakers says of the wine, “Ruby upper middle layer color, highlights on the nose for its marked balsamic tones and elegant spices and tobacco leaves tones. The smoothness on mouth gives great elegance and persistence.”

SOHO’s executive chef, Scott Warren, has created a tapas plate to pair with each Spanish wine.

2013 Rioja Vega Rioja
90% Tempranillo, 10% Grenache
Paired with: Chorizo & Fig La Plancha

2012 Castillo del Baron Monastrell
100% Montastrell
Paired with: Citrus Cured Duck Breast with Pickled Peppers

2005 Rioja Bordon Rioja Gran Reserva
Tempranillo, Mazuelo, Graciano
Paired with: Cana de Oveja, Raspberry Glaze and Toast Points

Sample each wine in a flight (three three-ounce glasses) for $14.25. Or, pair the flight with a tapas plate for $19. Try a full glass of wine and tapas plate for $13. Of course, the wines and tapas are available individually as well ($9.50/glass and $6.50/tapas). See you soon!