Throughout the month of October, SOHO will showcase the wines and flavors the Pacific Northwest. The tour continues on flight night Wednesday, October 21. The wines and tapas introduced Wednesday will be available through Tuesday, October 27.

First, SOHO will pour a 2013 Chateau Ste. Michelle Canoe Ridge Horse Heaven Hills Chardonnay from Columbia Valley, Washington. The winemaker offers the following tasting notes: “The Canoe Ridge Estate Chardonnay is refined and elegant and offers apple and citrus aromas with a clean, refreshing finish. We age the wine in lighter French oak barrels to maintain the fresh, elegant style of this Chardonnay.”

Next, SOHO will pour a 2013 Elk Cove Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley, Oregon. The winemaker describes the wine: “Deep cherry red with juicy raspberry and red cherry on the nose. The palate is bursting with dark Bing cherries, ripe raspberries, baking spices and black plums. Elements of pepper, coffee and chocolate balance the intense fruit flavors while soft ripe tannins lend structure and a lengthy finish.”

Finally, SOHO will pour a 2012 Three Rivers Wines ‘Rivers Red’ from Columbia Valley, Washington. The winemaker says, “The dominance of Merlot creates a soft and supple wine, while the Sangiovese and Syrah add balanced structure, complexity and savory notes to this blend. This approachable wine has fruit forward notes of berry, strawberry pie,  ripe cherry, cola and spice with a smooth finish and well-rounded tannins.”

SOHO’s executive chef, Scott Warren, and sous chef, Chris Lyons, have created a tapas plate to pair with each wine.

2013 Chateau Ste. Michelle Canoe Ridge Horse Heaven Hills Chardonnay
100% Chardonnay
Paired with: Cedar-smoked salmon with dill potato hash and lemon oil

2013 Elk Cove Pinot Noir
100% Pinot Noir
Paired with: Braised lamb shoulder roulade with rosemary roasted peppers, pine nuts and gremolata

2012 Three Rivers Wines ‘Rivers Red’
44% Merlot, 33% Sangiovese, 16% Syrah, 3% Cabernet, 2% Cab Franc, 2% Blaufrankisch
Paired with: Cola-braised pork ribs, roasted sweet potatoes and root beer glaze

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 continues to showcase wines and tapas from France and the USA on flight night, Wednesday, July 8. The wines and tapas introduced Wednesday will be available through Tuesday, July 14.

First, SOHO will pour a 2014 Chateau Graville-Lacoste Graves Blanc from Bordeaux, France. This white blend of Sémillion, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle offers a refreshing, crisp minerality.

Next, SOHO will pour a 2013 Complicated Red Wine from California’s Central Coast. The winemaker offers the following tasting notes, “Super-ripe raspberry and bright red cherry make for a seductive first sip. This racy Central Coast blend has notes of cocoa and well-integrated French Oak. The wine is opulent yet balanced. The finish lingers with flavors of cassis and dried plums.”

Finally, SOHO will pour a 2011 Château Lavagnac ‘La Grande Dame’ Bordeaux Supérieur from Bordeaux, France. From the Wine Enthusiast review: “This is an attractive, aromatic wine, full of fruitiness and soft tannins. There is a strongly juicy element with black currant fruits adding freshness. There is a touch of spice from wood aging. Score: 90.”

SOHO’s executive chef, Scott Warren, and sous chef, Chris Lyons, have created a tapas plate to pair with each wine.

2014 Château Graville-Lacoste Graves Blanc
75% Sémillion, 20% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Muscadelle
Paired with: Chicken liver pâté with roasted tomato oil

2013 Complicated Red Wine
52% Grenache, 43% Syrah, 5% Carignane
Paired with: Grilled pork tenderloin with whipped goat cheese & sweet grapes

2011 Château Lavagnac ‘La Grande Dame’ Bordeaux Supérieur
90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet France
Paired with: Seared duck with toasted pine nuts, raisins & arugula pesto

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 Italy on flight night, Wednesday, March 26. The wines and tapas introduced Wednesday will be available through Tuesday, April 1.

First, SOHO will pour a 2012 Tasca d’Almerita Leone from Sicilia. The winemaker describes the wine, “Color: Bright, straw yellow with green reflections. Bouquet: Pink grapefruit, citrus flowers, white peach, pineapple. Taste: Great personality, pleasantly soft rich intense and crispy.”

Next, SOHO will pour a 2012 Li Veli Salice Salentino Passamante from Puglia. The wine is described, “Intense, bright ruby red color. Highly perfumed with strong, lingering sweet fruity notes, persistent with hints of fresh fruit. The flavor is well-balanced, soft velvety, fresh and fragrant, owing to a pleasant underlying acidity which lends it vigor and persistence on the palate.”

Finally, SOHO will pour a 2011 Casanova di Neri Sant Antimo Rosso di Casanova di Neri from Tuscany. Says the winemaker, “This wine is born from the grapes of the “Cetine” vineyards to the south of Montalcino where our Brunello Tenuta Nuova and our Rosso di Montalcino come from. It is obtained from Sangiovese Grosso and Colorino grapes (the plants are reproductions of old varieties that we found in our oldest vineyards). Tasting notes: Intense ruby red, hints of wild cherry, violets and red fruits ample and easy to drink with excellent persistence.”

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

2012 Tasca d’Almerita Leone
Paired with: Seared sea scallops with warm Tuscan beans

2012 Li Veli Salice Salentino Passamante
Paired with: Braised lamb shanks with sautéed rapini

2011 Casanova di Neri Sant Antimo Rosso di Casanova di Neri
Paired with: Bison sliders with crisped prosciutto and Asiago

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!

SOHO Atlanta restaurant will continue to showcase the wines and flavors of Italy on flight night, Wednesday, March 12. The wines and tapas introduced Wednesday will be available through Tuesday, March 18.

Tenuta Guado al Tasso vineyards
Photo credit: Kevin Cruff / cruffphoto.com

First, SOHO will pour a 2010 Coppo Costebianche Langhe Chardonnay from Piedmont. Says Wine Enthusiast of the Chardonnay, “This elegant Chardonnay delivers dusty notes of crushed mineral, white peach, almond skin and honey. In the mouth, the wine is fine and silky.”

Next, SOHO will pour a 2008 Rodano Chianti Classico from Tuscany. The wine is described as, “A traditional Chianti Classico with earthy, red cherries and hints of tobacco. Medium-bodied with ample fruit on the palate and excellent structure.”

Finally, SOHO will pour a 2011 Tenuta Guado al Tasso “Il Bruciato” from Bolgheri. The winemaker describes the wine, “A nose of great intensity features red berry fruit and notes of sweet spices. On the palate, the wine is rich, ample on the attack and mid-palate and long and persistent on the finish and aftertaste.”

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

2010 Coppo Costebianche Langhe Chardonnay
Paired with: Grilled Berkshire pork loin with risotto Milanese

2008 Rodano Chianti Classico from Tuscany
Paired with: Homemade papperdelle with Shiitake, oyster, and portabella mushroom ragout, topped with Pecorino

2011 Tenuta Guado al Tasso “Il Bruciato”
65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 15% Syrah
Paired with: Grilled lamb chops with roasted garlic potatoes

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!