Throughout April, flight night at SOHO Atlanta restaurant has showcased the wines and flavors of Spain. The tour wraps up Wednesday, April 27. The wine and tapas introduced Wednesday will be available through Tuesday, May 3.

Photo courtesy of  Conde de San Cristóbal

First, SOHO will pour a 2014 Gotas de Mar Albarino. The winemaker offers the following tasting notes for the wine, “Brilliant pale lemon color. Intense stringent aromas of peaches, white flowers, stony minerals and a hint of fresh sea breeze. The palate offers an energetic combination steely acidity with charming peachy fruit and stony minerals. It finishes clean with a mouth watering acidity and long complex persistency.”

Next, SOHO will pour a 2011 Conde de San Cristóbal Ribera el Duero. Of the wine, the winemaker says, “Elegant wine power in all phases of a well-covered and clean cherry red. The aroma is deep and complex, with lots of fresh, ripe, intense fruit, spice and mineral notes. The palate retains its fruit, shows broad, fresh, powerful, rich and very tasty.”

Finally, SOHO will pour a 2013 Pasanau Ceps Nous Priorat. Wine Spectator Insider says of the wine, “Savory and spicy notes of licorice, cigar box and cardamom frame a deep core of plum and kirsch in this expressive red. Firm tannins and balsamic acidity impart a solid structure.”

SOHO’s executive chef, Jeff Sigler, has created a tapas plate to be paired with each wine.

2014 Gotas de Mar Albarino
100% Albarino
Paired with: Salmon Ceviche, Blood Orange & Sweet Potato Pancake Sauce

2011 Conde de San Cristóbal DO Ribera del Duero
80% Tinto Fino, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot
Paired with: Oxtail Stuffed Piquillo Peppers, Cilantro & Almonds

2013 Pasanau Ceps Nous Priorat
Paired with: Red Wine Seared Chorizo Sausage & Grilled Bread

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!

Throughout April, flight night at SOHO Atlanta restaurant will showcase the wines and flavors of Spain. The tour continues Wednesday, April 13. The wine and tapas introduced Wednesday will be available through Tuesday, April 19.

First, SOHO will pour a 2014 Ladera Sagrada Papa Godello in Valdeorras. The winemaker says of the wine, “Precise, high-pitched aromas of lime zest, quinine, jasmine and ginger. Juicy , focused and youthfully tight, with bright acidity adding bite to fresh citrus and orchard fruit qualities. Shows a suave blend of power and vivacity, finishing with lingering floral and lime qualities.”

Next, SOHO will pour a 2010 Torres Celeste Crianza from Ribera del Duero. The winery offers the following tasting notes: “Black cherry in color. Intense nose, with floral and ripe red fruit notes, followed by toasted notes. A round attack, pleasant and unctuous, with smooth tannins. Long and elegant.”

Finally, SOHO will pour a 2013 Bodegas Alto Moncayo Veraton from Campo De Borja, Aragon. Robert Parker, Jr. reviewed the wine and had this to say on eRobertParker.com: “This is a blockbuster, 100% Old Vine Grenache cuvee, with a deep purple color, great intensity, loads of blackcurrant and black cherry fruit, with licorice, lavender and a touch of graphite and earth.”

SOHO’s executive chef, Jeff Sigler, has created a tapas plate to be paired with each wine

2014 Ladera Sagrada Papa Godello
100% Godello
Paired with: Lime-cured ahi tuna, Meyer lemon crema, rice paper chips

2010 Torres Celeste Crianza
100% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo)
Paired with: Tortilla Espagnole, olive oil & herbs

2013 Bodegas Alto Moncayo Veraton
100% Olf Vine Grenache
Paired with: Chorizo & beef albondigas & fennel salad

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!

Throughout April, flight night at SOHO Atlanta restaurant will showcase the wines and flavors of Spain. The tour begins Wednesday, April 6. The wine and tapas introduced Wednesday will be available through Tuesday, April 12.

Photo courtesy of Torres Vineyards

First, SOHO will pour a 2012 Gran Pasas Monastrell from D.O.P Jumilla. The winemaker says of the wine, “Deep dark ruby red color with violet blue rim. The aromas are mature blackberries, ripe juicy dark cherries, gentle notes of wild herbs balanced 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.”

Next, SOHO will pour a 2012 Altos Ibericos Crianza. From the region of Rioja this Tempranillo is described by the winemaker: “Opaque cherry red color. Floral and fruit aromas of Damscus rose, strawberry and raspberry, with spicy and smoky notes imparted by oak aging. Velvety, smooth, with fine, juicy tannins.”

Finally, SOHO will pour a 2013 Bodega Ateca ‘Atteca’ Garnacha from Calatayud. The winemaker provides the following notes: “Rich morello cherry and plum flavors are accented by mint, orange peel and sassafras notes in this expressive red, which has soft tannins, juicy acidity and smoky finish.”

SOHO’s executive chef, Jeff Sigler, has created a tapas plate to be paired with each wine.

2012 Gran Pasas Monastrell
100% Monastrell
Paired with: Fried chickpeas & confit chicken

2012 Altos Ibericos Crianza
100% Tempranillo
Paired with: Serrano ham croquettes & garlic aioli

2013 Bodega Ateca ‘Atteca’ Garnacha
Paired with: Roasted marrow bones, herb salad & grilled bread

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!