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Au Revoir, France! The Sun Sets On Our Tour Of French Wines at SOHO!

27 Wednesday Jul 2016

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As the month of July finishes, SOHO will celebrate the lovely and diverse wines of France for its Flight Nights!  This week begins on Wednesday, July 27th, and the wines and their tapas will be available through Tuesday, August 2nd!

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First, SOHO will pour a 2014 Maison Louis LaTour “Le Grande Roche”, Burgundy.  The winemaker offers the following tasting notes,

“Of a bright, light golden color, our Montagny 1er Cru “La Grande Roche” 2014 has a complex nose with peach aromas and hints of muscat. Ample and floral in the mouth, it reveals iodine and peppery notes. A lot of freshness on the finish.”

Next, SOHO will pour a 2011 Romain Duvernay Gigondas, from Rhone.   The wine is described as,

“Comprised of 85% Grenache and 15% Syrah, it knocks it out of the park on the nose, with loads of exotic spices, pepper, eucalyptus and sweet berry fruit-like notions all emerging from the glass. Medium-bodied, fresh and classically-styled on the palate, with good overall focus and high drinkability, it is upfront and ready to go.”

Finally, SOHO will pour a 2010 Château Peyfaures Bordeaux Supérieur from Bordeaux .  The winemaker says,

“A sleeper of the vintage by producer Nicole Godeau, this blend of 85% Merlot and the rest the 2 cabernets displays elegance, purity, surprising density for a generic wine and plenty of black currant and black cherry fruit intermixed with some loamy soil notes and underbrush.”

SOHO’s Executive Chef, Jeff Sigler, has created a tapa plate to be paired with each wine.

2014 Maison Louis LaTour “Le Grande Roche”, Burgundy
Chardonnay
Paired with: Pickled Shrimp, Old Bay Spice, Diced Tomatoes and Scallion

2011 Romain Duvernay Gigondas
85% Grenache, 15% Syrah
Paired with: Ratatouille Flatbread, Black Olive Purée, Basil

2010 Château Peyfaures Bordeaux Supérieur                                                                                      85% Merlot, 8% Cabernet, 7% Cabernet Franc                                                                              Paired with: Bresaola, Mustard Sauce, Pickled Shallot, Arugula Salad

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

Explore The Mystique of French Wine Country at SOHO!

20 Wednesday Jul 2016

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Continuing into the month of July, SOHO will celebrate the lovely and diverse wines of France for its Flight Nights!  This week begins on Wednesday, July 20th, and the wines and their tapas will be available through Tuesday, July 26th!

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First, SOHO will pour a 2011 Ch. L’Hospitalet Grand Vin White from Languedoc, la Clape.  The winemaker offers the following tasting notes,

“A pale yellowish gold color. Powerful, fresh bouquet. Aromas of citrus fruit, white fruits (pear and quince), garrigue and aniseed, and notes of grilled hazelnuts. Very fine and mineral on the palate, with hints of white pepper and flint. Very fresh in the finish with notes of acacia honey.”

Next, SOHO will pour a 2013 Puydeval from Pays d’Oc .  The wine is described as,

“Big, rich, concentrated and intense. A ripe, polished and well-balanced wine, offering spicy aromas of black cherry and blackberry, with hints of anise, and just a touch of earthy character.”

Finally, SOHO will pour a 2009 Chateau Loudenne.  The winemaker says,

“A beautiful deep color. An intensive and complex nose of red fruits with toasted and vanilla notes. The attack is straight and round, the mouth is structured and ample with a long-lasting finish. A beautiful wine with a good ageing potential.”

SOHO’s Executive Chef, Jeff Sigler, has created a tapa plate to be paired with each wine.

2011 Ch. L’Hospitalet Grand Vin White 
Vermentino, Roussanne, Viognier Bourboulenc
Paired with: Seared Scallop, Orange Segments, Artisan Greens, Fennel Pollen Dust

2013 Puydeval from Pays d’Oc
58% Cabernet Franc, 28% Syrah,
Paired with: Pork Rillettes, Pickled Peaches, Toast Points

2009 Chateau Loudenne
Médoc
Paired with: Lamb Tenderloin, Provençal Vegetables, Black Olive Purée

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

Vive La France! Flight Nights at SOHO Feature The Wines Of France

13 Wednesday Jul 2016

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For the month of July, SOHO will celebrate the lovely and diverse wines of France for its Flight Nights!  The week begins on Wednesday, July 13th, and the wines and tapas introduced Wednesday will be available through Tuesday, July 19th!

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First, SOHO will pour a 2014 Dme. De La Rossignole Sancerre from Loire Valley.  The winemaker offers the following tasting notes,

“Francois and Jean-Marie Cherrier with father Pierre produce steely and citrus-driven Sancerre from fine parcels of Sauvignon Blanc planted in Sancerre’s silex (flint) and chalky soils.  Yields are kept low and harvest is done strictly by hand before fermenting in 100% stainless steel. Vibrantly aromatic and mineral-driven, this is quintessential Sancerre.”

Next, SOHO will pour a 2012 Château de la Chaize Brouilly from Beaujolais, Bergundy.  The wine is described,

“Light ruby with purple tones, with aromas of fresh strawberries and raspberries. The palate has silky red fruits balanced by lively acidity.”

Finally, SOHO will pour a 2012 Notre Dame de Cousignac Châteauneuf du Pape .  The winemaker says,

“Intense, yet elegant with red fruit aromas of cherry, raspberry, and black currant harmoniously balanced by black pepper, eucalyptus, and leather notes.  A full-bodied wine with a delicate earthy component on the back palate and attractive tannins.”

SOHO’s Executive Chef, Jeff Sigler, has created a tapa plate to be paired with each wine.

2014 Dme. De La Rossignole Sancerre
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Paired with: East Coast Oysters, Cucumber Mignonette

2012 Château de la Chaize Brouilly 
100% Beaujolais, Burgundy
Paired with: Fried Goat Cheese, Fennel Pollen, Fresh Berries

2012 Notre Dame de Cousignac Châteauneuf du Pape
80% Grenache,10% Syrah 5% Mourvedre, 5% Cinsault
Paired with: Beef Carpaccio, Egg Yolk, Roasted Peppers and Tomato

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

French Flight Nights at SOHO? Mais, Oui!

06 Wednesday Jul 2016

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For the month of July, SOHO will celebrate the lovely and diverse wines of France for its Flight Nights!  The week begins on Wednesday, July 6th, and the wine and tapas introduced Wednesday will be available through Tuesday, July 12th!

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First, SOHO will pour a 2015 Joseph Cattin Riesling from Alsace.  The winemaker offers the following tasting notes,

“Appearance: bright and pale yellow with green reflects.  Nose: mineral with citrus flowers.  Palate: fresh, dry and mineral, with grapefruit flavors.”

Next, SOHO will pour a 2014 Domaine de la Noblaie “Chiens- Chiens” from the Loire Valley.  The wine is described,

“The Chinon rouge from the property is a case study in the balance between power and elegance, spice and softness, and fat and acidity. Jerome’s rouge is produced from a single block called “Les Chiens-Chiens:” 40-80 year old Cabernet Franc vines. This Chinon is lovely and perfumed, with tremendous length in the mouth.”

Finally, SOHO will pour a 2011 Chateau Cap L’Ousteau from Haut Medoc.  The winemaker says,

“This Château Cap l’ Ousteau 2012 has a very intense and brilliant red garnet color. The nose, complex, persistant and spicy delivers cherry, black current and vanilla aromas. On the palate, the attack is supple and followed by a well balanced mouth with prune and redfruit jam notes. The finish is long.”

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

2015 Joseph Cattin Riesling
100% Riesling
Paired with: House-cured Salmon, Fennel Salad

2014 Domaine de la Noblaie “Chiens- Chiens”
100% Cabernet Franc
Paired with: Confit Rabbit Leg, Braised Lettuce

2011 Chateau Cap L’Ousteau                                                                                                                 62% Merlot, 33% Cabernet, 5% Petit Verdot.                                                                                Paired with: Georgia Quail Rosette, Cherry Gastrique

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).

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