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Quench Your Thirst With South American Reds At SOHO!

22 Thursday Jun 2017

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Welcome to rainy season in Atlanta!  While we’re all a little waterlogged, it gives us a good excuse to meet up and drink some fabulous wines from South America!  For those of you that love South American reds, this week there’s three to try.  A malbec, a Carmenère, and a Cabernet that you’ll truly be able to appreciate when paired with Chef Joe’s tapas! Get ready for a wonderful flight experience, and stay dry out there, Atlanta!

This week’s Flight Night begins on Wednesday June 21st, and the wines and their tapas will be available through June 28th.

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First, SOHO will pour a 2014 Alcance Carmenère from Maule, Chile and offers the following tasting notes,

“The 2014 Tannat has the classic flavors of a cooler year with a nice mix of red and black fruit along with white pepper and other spices. The mouth is rich, vibrant, and fresh with juicy and lively tannins. There is a beautifully balanced energy to the wine as the vineyards start to age.”

Next, SOHO will pour a 2014 Altos Las Hormigas Malbec from Uco Valley, Argentina The wine is described as,

“Continuing in the hallmark style of Malbec from Remolinos Vineyard, this vintage shows the intense violet aromatics and bright freshness and acidity which has come to define Decero Malbec. Elegant tannin complexity reflects beautifully integrated oak tannins following 14 months in French oak.”

Finally, SOHO will pour a 2013 Famiglia Bianchi Cabernet from San Rafael, Mendoza. The winemaker says,

“Black fruit and flowers from Uco Valley Malbec laced with spicy Petit Verdot. Malbec lends freshness and smoothness, while Petit Verdot grants volume and persistence, conferring a lush, rich attack and wonderful length to the blend.”

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

2014 Alcance Carmenère
90% Carmenère, 10% Cabernet
Paired with: Grilled Prime Sirloin, herb roasted potatoes and Carmenère Demi-glacé

2014 Altos Las Hormigas Malbec
100% Malbec
Paired with: Whipped Goat Cheese Crostini and Black Plum-Fig Jam

2013 Famiglia Bianchi Cabernet
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Paired with: Lamb Sliders, Htipiti Sauce, Pickled Red Onion

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!

Dip Into The Bounty Of South American Wine At SOHO!

15 Thursday Jun 2017

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South America produces some incredible varieties of wine that we at SOHO get pretty excited about!  We’ve got a couple of Argentinian gems this week, plus one from Uruguay that will knock your socks off!

Part of the fun of bringing you these wines for you to try is creating tapas to pair with them, and we’re proud to say that Chef Joe is up to the challenge.  We hope you come hungry, because you will not leave disappointed!

This week’s Flight Night begins on Wednesday June 14th, and the wines and their tapas will be available through June 20th.

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First, SOHO will pour a 2014 Bodega Garzón Tannat from Uruguay and offers the following tasting notes,

“The 2014 Tannat has the classic flavors of a cooler year with a nice mix of red and black fruit along with white pepper and other spices. The mouth is rich, vibrant, and fresh with juicy and lively tannins. There is a beautifully balanced energy to the wine as the vineyards start to age.”

Next, SOHO will pour a 2014 Finca Decero Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina.  The wine is described as,

“Continuing in the hallmark style of Malbec from Remolinos Vineyard, this vintage shows the intense violet aromatics and bright freshness and acidity which has come to define Decero Malbec. Elegant tannin complexity reflects beautifully integrated oak tannins following 14 months in French oak.”

Finally, SOHO will pour a 2014 Bodega Catena Zapata Red Blend from Valle de Uco, Argentina. The winemaker says,

“Black fruit and flowers from Uco Valley Malbec laced with spicy Petit Verdot. Malbec lends freshness and smoothness, while Petit Verdot grants volume and persistence, conferring a lush, rich attack and wonderful length to the blend.”

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

2014 Bodega Garzón Tannat
100% Tannat
Paired with: Lamb Meatballs, Curry-Goat Cheese Sauce

2014 Finca Decero Malbec
100% Malbec
Paired with: Prime Sirloin Carpaccio, Manchego, Decero Wine Aioli

2014 Bodega Catena Zapata Red Blend
92% Malbec; 8% Petit Verdot
Paired with: Moules Frites

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!

Sip On These Napa Valley Gems To Get The Full Wine Country Experience!

25 Thursday May 2017

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This final week of May brings a close to SOHO’s Napa Valley wine feature!  We’ve loved spotlighting this amazing wine region, and this week is chock full of great wines and Chef Joey’s tapas.  Come see us to enjoy this week’s flights and uncommonly cool weather in Atlanta!

This week’s Flight Night begins on Wednesday May 24th, and the wines and their tapas will be available through May 30th.

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First, SOHO will pour a 2014 Artesa Pinot Noir from Carneros, Napa Valley, and offers the following tasting notes,

“On the nose, this wine offers beautiful, bright aromas of black cherry, plum and a hint of rose petal and violet aromas.  On the palate, lush red and blue fruit flavors are accentuated with hints of spice and earth. The natural acidity gives vibrancy and it is an excellent partner to so many foods; it is medium bodied and has a long finish. A classic Pinot Noir that is true to its appellation.”

Next, SOHO will pour a 2013 Emblem Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley.  The wine is described as,

“.. Malolactic fermentation in barrel, combined with 18 months aging in French oak (66% new), further concentrated the wine’s rich cassis and blackberry cobbler flavors, adding subtle nuances of torched crème brûlée.”

Finally, SOHO will pour a 2014 Round Pond Estate “Kith & Kin” Cabernet Sauvignon. The winemaker says,

“…this wine jumps out of the glass with aromas of candied cherries, cassis and strawberries with vanilla cream. The supple entry opens brightly with intense sweet fresh fruit of blackberry and boysenberry. Softening through the mid-palate, fleshy red fruits of black cherry and rhubarb add a layer of complexity to this classic Napa Valley Cabernet. Notes of toasted nuts and tobacco follow, all with a harmonious mingling of smooth tannins and a lingering finish that will leave you wanting more.”

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

2014 Artesa Pinot Noir
100% Pinot Noir
Paired with: Short Rib Stuffed Mushrooms, Blueberry-sherry Vinegar Marmalade

2013 Emblem Cabernet Sauvignon
79% Cabernet, 8% Petite Sirah, 5% Petit Verdot, 4.5% Syrah, 2% Zin, 1.5% Merlot
Paired with: Seared Duck Breast, Roasted Red Potato, Emblem Butter

2014 Round Pond Estate “Kith & Kin” Cabernet Sauvignon
82% Cabernet, 13% Petit Verdot, 3% Petite Sirah, 2% Malbec
Paired with: Braised Pork Belly, Garlic Dulce de Leche, Strawberry Pico

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!