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SOHO Has 3 Powerful Spanish Reds For Your Enjoyment!

26 Thursday Apr 2018

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Adios, Spain, we have loved you!  This week concludes SOHO’s tour of Spanish wines, and we have enjoyed them immensely.  For our final week, we have chosen three robust reds to feature with Chef Joey’s beautifully creative tapas, and we know that you will love them as much as we do!

This week’s Flight Night begins on Wednesday, April 25th, and the wines and their tapas will be available through May 1st.

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First, SOHO will pour a Bodegas Luzon, Altos de Luzon 2012 from Castilla-La Mancha. The winemaker offers,

“Cherry color with an intense garnet background. On the nose powerful and intense. Aromas of ripe fruit (blackberry, plum,…), spices, cocoa hints, vanilla and high roast from new oak barrels. Tasty, amiable and generous on the palate. Chocolate tones, mature tannins, good acidity with silky texture and good balance.”

Next, SOHO will pour a Franco-Espanolas, Rioja Bordon Gran Reserva 2007 from Rioja. The wine is described by the winemaker,

“Vibrant ruby-red color. On the nose itis characterized by overtones of ripe red fruits, subtle toasted aromas, sweet spices and delicate hints of caramel. Excellent texture on the palate, full-flavored, displaying a broad range of nuances and a perfect balance between oak and fruits.”

Finally, SOHO will pour a Alvara Palacios, Camins del Priorat ‘16 from Priorat. Notes on the wine,

“A firm and silky red with lots of bright blue fruits and violet flower character. Medium body. Vivid finish. Excellent entry level Priorat. Drink now.”

SOHO’s Executive Chef Joey Zelinka has created a suggested tapa plate to pair with each of the wines!

Bodegas Luzon, Altos de Luzon 2012
50 % Monastrell, 25% Tempranillo, 25% Cabernet.
Paired with: Cocoa Rubbed Sirloin, Mushroom-Demi

Franco-Espanolas, Rioja Bordon Gran Reserva 2007
Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo
Paired with: Duck Confit Croquettes, Balsamic-Cherry Reduction 

Alvara Palacios, Camins del Priorat ‘16
40% Garnacha, 30% Samso, 20% Cabernet, 10% Syrah
Paired with: Braised Short Rib, 5 Spice Saffron Rice

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)

We can’t wait to see you!

SOHO Goes To Spain For Flight Night!

12 Thursday Apr 2018

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Spanish reds are the name of the game this week, and boy, do we have three good ones for you! These intense vinos are perfectly paired with Chef Joey’s tapas picks, and we couldn’t be happier with the results!

This week’s Flight Night begins on Wednesday, April 11th, and the wines and their tapas will be available through April 17th.

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First, SOHO will pour a Bodega Bernabeleva Camino de Navaherreros 2015 from San Martín de Valdeiglesias. The winemaker offers,

“The intensely floral bouquet offers aromas of strawberry, raspberry, rose, magnolia and Asian spices; similar to a rustic Pinot Noir, but the body an weight is very much old vine Grenache.”

Next, SOHO will pour a Volver Tarima Hill Old Vines Monastrell 2015 from La Mancha. The wine is described by the winemaker,

“This red shows grace and depth. Black cherry, plum, mineral and smoke flavors mingle harmoniously over well integrated tannins, while lively acidity keeps this focused. Not showy, but all the pieces fit together. Balanced, in the modern style.”

Finally, SOHO will pour a Hacianda De Arinzano 2011 from Pago de Arinzano. Notes on the wine,

“Deep garnet red color. Intense aromas of black fruit, notes of cinnamon, smoky notes, roasted coffee and licorice. On the palate is a smooth and silky attack, very well balanced, high persistence to black fruits. Very long and powerful finish. A very elegant and refined wine. Silky wine with good structure. A very slow evolution in the bottle.”

SOHO’s Executive Chef Joey Zelinka has created a suggested tapa plate to pair with each of the wines!

Bodega Bernabeleva Camino de Navaherreros 2015
100% Grenache
Paired with: Tuna and Blood Orange Crudo, Serrano

Volver Tarima Hill Old Vines Monastrell 2015
100% Monastrell
Paired with: Sweet and Sour Pork Croquettas

Hacianda De Arinzano 2011
80% Tempranillo, 10% Cabernet, 10% Merlot
Paired with: Short Rib Stuffed Piquillo Pepper, Espresso Demi-Glace

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)

We can’t wait to see you!

🇪🇸 Savor These Beautiful Spanish Wines With Us at SOHO!

05 Thursday Apr 2018

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Road trip with us to Spain this month! This amazing, lesser known region has a multitude of wines that you’re sure to enjoy. In fact, there are 77 indiginous grape varieties, and 69 unique varieties in Spain! We’re going to bring you 12 of our favorites to try this month, so get ready for your palate to be pleased…

This week’s Flight Night begins on Wednesday, April 4th, and the wines and their tapas will be available through April 10th.

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First, SOHO will pour a Rogo Valdeorras Godello 2016 from Valdeorras, Galacia. The winemaker offers,

“Pale gold. Tightly focused lemon and quince aromas are complemented by deeper peach and honey qualities. Lively and sharply focused in the mouth, offering vibrant citrus and orchard fruit flavors and a spicy ginger flourish. Finishes taut, energetic and long, featuring lingering suggestions of bitter citrus rind and pear skin.”

Next, SOHO will pour a El Cantico Crianza 2011 from Rioja. The wine is described by the winemaker,

“Deep red. Smoke-accented red berries, cherry-vanilla and peppery spices on the fragrant nose. Fleshy and gently sweet on the palate, offering lively red fruit and oak spice flavors that deepen on the back half. The clinging nish features even tannins and an echo of fresh raspberry.”

Finally, SOHO will pour a Gran Clos Priorat 2012 from Priorat. Notes on the wine,

“Deep, rich, inky purple. Sublime aromas recall a blend of fresh blueberries and blackberries, kirsch and mineral nuances, mingled with toasty new oak and floral notes. Velvety smooth with fine tannins that are intense and ample with a richly textured structure and pronounced complexity.”

SOHO’s Executive Chef Joey Zelinka has created a suggested tapa plate to pair with each of the wines!

Rogo Valdeorras Godello 2016
100% Godello
Paired with: Salmon Tartare, Lemon, Ginger, Fried Wonton

El Cantico Crianza 2011
100% Tempranillo
Paired with: Duck Confit Sliders, Mahon Cheese Sauce, Pickled Red Onion

Gran Clos Priorat 2012
55% old-vine Grenache, 35% Carignan, 10% Cabernet
Paired with: Chile & Coffee Rubbed Sirloin, Roasted Fingerlings, Priorat Butter

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)

We can’t wait to see you!