Cool Sauvignon Blancs for the Hot Days of Summer

Monthly Tasting @ Tip-ups Tavern (formerly Bocalino’s)

Sunday, August 26^th, 3-5 pm

Tasting Etiquette:  Please allow us to serve you.

We appreciate your Kokua so that everyone may share in the same experience.

Mahalo, from your dedicated cheese, wine & beer team!

Note of appreciation:  Perfumes and other fragrances are discouraged at all tastings.

#1.  Siblings, Australia – 2005                                                           $22.99

Crisp Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon (52%/48% respectively) offers characteristics of freshly cut grass, flint, and soft sweet citris in a clean medium-bodied, French Style wine. The Leeuwin Estate is in the coastal town of Margaret River of Western Australia.

Fourme Au Sauternes – France                                                $23*/lb

          A variety of Fourme d’Ambert blue cheese (pasteurized cow’s milk) and ripened with white Sauternes then aged for two months. Sauternes is a region of Bordeaux known for its sweet white wines. Primarily made with the Semillon grape, Sauternes has accents of fruit and vanilla, with smooth and creamy texture. Served in a lettuce wrap with chopped Marcona almonds and apricots. Specially priced for this tasting today only (regular price $46/lb).

#2.  Murphy Goode Fume Blanc, Sonoma, California – 2003                $12.99

Refreshing fruit flavors – citrus, nectarines and white peaches – with an aromatic hint of lemongrass. A blending component of 6% Sauvignon Musque adds floral components and rounds the wine's texture. A small portion of the blend is barrel oak fermented to add texture.

Tumelo  – Oregon                                                                     $37/lb

A washed rind, semi-soft, unpasteurized goat cheese from Central Oregon. Paired with grilled Italian eggplant, a touch of Laudemio Olive Oil, and seasoned with freshly ground lemon pepper. Sandimais breadsticks on the side.

#3.  Giesen, New Zealand – 2006 $16.99

Light & crisp, with medium acidity. Good fruit density, more citrusy than herbal, with lemon & tangerine notes. From Wairau Plains of Marlborough on the South Island of New Zealand.

Feta – Greece                                                                           $14/lb

Greek spinach & feta spanakopita dressed with imported Greek Sheep’s Milk Feta and homemade Tzatziki sauce.

#4.  Pomelo, California – 2006 $13.99

A Unique Sauvignon Blanc with hints of grapefruit and floral nuances along with honeysuckle and vanilla. The name comes from a giant citrus fruit native to Malaysia thought to be a relative of the grapefruit.

Fromage Au Poivre Vert – France                                              $18/lb

A smooth & creamy textured cow’s milk cheese with green pepper based by a mini-toast cracker.

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#5.  Las Brisas, Spain – 2005                                                            $12.99

A wine that comes from Rueda, a famous wine region in the heart of North-Central Spain. Medium-bodied with a balance of fresh citrus fruit, racy ripe flavors, and minerality

Can Pujol – Spain                                                                     $32/lb

A unique soft-ripened goat cheese invented and produced by Josep of Can Pujol. From the heart of the Barcelones Mts in Catalunya. Has a white bloomy mold rind, very delicate and sweet with a tangy finish. Served with star fruit, kiwi, and pinenuts.

Don’t forget to take advantage of the 10% discount on all of our featured products today only! *Next Month’s Tasting: “Oktoberfest”, Sunday, September 30^th, 3-5 pm

**Ask about our super secret special tasting**