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Event: Red is for Love
Date: Wednesday, February 1, 2006
Location: Legal Beans, 86 Garden St (Newark & Garden), Hoboken, NJ
Time: 7:00 PM
This Month it’s all about Red Rioja! There are seven types of grapes used in making Rioja. Four are used for the red variety, which makes up 80% of all production. Three are used for the white variety, which is another 10%. The final 10% is rosé.
Being that February is supposedly the month to celebrate love (yeah, right!), we’re going to go with the Red Rioja grapes used to make, obviously, the Red Rioja wine.
Tasting notes of the varying red Rioja grapes to keep in mind when buying your bottle of Red Rioja:
- Tempranillo - gentle, berry flavor
- Garnacha Tinta - peppery
- Graciano - blackberry
- Mazuelo - tannin
Looking forward to seeing everyone
Cheers,
Janelle
Janelle Marté, Co-founder
Rules
Wine: Red Rioja
Year: Any (FYI - 2001 & 2004 were both rated muy excellenté)
Region: Rioja Spain
Bottle Price: $25 and under
Challenge: Winery must begin with the first or last initial of past, present, or future mate’s name. As far as the future mate, goes — fantasies are definitely accepted and encouraged! Also, be prepared to share…
Other: Don't forget $20 for the great grub!
