Among the things I tasted last night was a Primotivo, an Italian wine made from a grape similar to California Zinfandel that comes instead from the heel of Italy. I was really proud of myself because I tasted the Primotivo alongside our Cote de Rhone by the glass and I was able to pick up on the Syrah in the Cote du Rhone (Cote du Rhone is a blend of Shiraz and Grenache). On the nose the syrah gives a woody, smokey flavor. The Primotivo is much lighter than the full-bodied Cote du Rhone, but both are good.
I also tried our Chardonnay, which was different from other Chards I have had. Normally I am someone who likes Chardonnay, which apparently is a popular wine for people who know nothing about it. I still do like Chardonnay and don't plan on giving up my regular glass at Spitzer's Corner (for a bar they have the best wine by the glass I've come across). The producers of this wine, Chateau Lafayette Reneau, are from the Fingerling Region in upstate New York and this week were touring New York City with some of their new wines. They visited the restaurant and I got to try one of their sparkling wines as well.
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