Come down to Uncorked at Hermosa Beach on November 30th from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm PT for a Czech wine tasting.
Featuring wines from Thaya in the South Moravian area of the Czech Republic, Sheila Donohue of Vero will be pouring a range of their wines, from white to rosé, to reds… so head over to Uncorked at Hermosa Beach to find out and taste them.
Can’t make it? You can still taste the wines at home!
From the Thaya estate winery in the Czech Republic, this semi-aromatic, white wine is made from moravian muscat, and a cross between muscat ottonel and a rare Czech grape, prachtraube. Its lively acidity matches so well with 5 grams/liter of residual sugar, that it practically hides the extra natural fruit sugars, making it a white wine that both dry and sweet wine drinkers would enjoy as it is well balanced between the sweetness and acidity. It has intriguing aromas of lavander, honeysuckle and chamomile and a citrus/grapefruit taste reminiscent of a Sauvignon Blanc. If you like moscato and sauvignon blanc, try this!
Made naturally, with native yeast fermentation. Stainless steel fermentation and aged for 6 months in stainless steel before bottling.
From the Thaya estate winery in the Czech Republic, the fruit for this late harvest dry riesling came from the organically farmed Staré Vinice estate vineyard, which is within a national park. The vineyard is south facing, with granite soils. The wine was made naturally and fermented with native yeast and aged for 12 months in 1,000-liter barrels. This dry, Rhine-style Riesling is golden yellow in color. On the nose, you’ll find notes of lemon ricola, vanilla, chai spice and a distinct salinity that is due to the underlying palate. The palate has a juicy acidity that is in harmony with the citrus notes. The wine has a long finish and excellent potential for aging.
From the Thaya estate winery in the Czech Republic, this 100% Blaufrankisch rosé, which is called Frankova in the Czech language, has an orange-pink color, cinnamon red hot up front and great balance of red forest fruits and juicy acidity, that balances out the 5.9 grams/liter of residual sugar. Stainless steel fermentation and aged for 6 months in stainless steel before bottling.
From the Thaya estate winery in the Czech Republic, this single vineyard late harvest Blaufrankisch, which is called Frankova in the Czech language, is a natural wine, made by fermenting with native yeasts, and is aged in different types of french oak barrels. The color is darker, ruby with violet highlights. The nose is fruity with notes of liquorice and herbs, complemented by hints of black fruit. The palate is long, with hint of spiciness.
From the Thaya estate winery in the Czech Republic, this single vineyard 100% Saint Laurent, which is called Svatovavřinecké in the Czech language and is a descendant of pinot noir, is from the U Chlupa vineyard with dusty loess and clay soils and which is in a national park. It has an inky deep purple color, a pretty nose, of violets, milk chocolate and spice. It is fresh with chaulky tannins, dark fruit taste, a harmonious and balanced wine. The wine was made naturally and fermented with native yeasts. It aged for 18 months in oak barrels of assorted sizes and types of toasting. It’s what’s called a “beefier Pinot Noir.”
From the Thaya estate winery in the Czech Republic, this single vineyard late harvest Zweigelt, which is called Zweigeltrebe in the Czech language and is a cross between Blaufrankisch and Saint Laurent, is from the Fládnická vineyard and which is in a national park. The wine was made naturally, fermented with native yeasts and aged in french oak barrels (60% new) for 18 months. A robust wine made from grapes with a late harvest ripeness. The color is a dark purple red color. The aroma is pleasantly fruity and spicy, moving into notes of licorice and wild animal. The palate is fruity, full-bodied and long. When tasting you will find it has a ‘little bit of everything’: acid, fruit, tannins and some saltiness. It will have you taking another sip to enjoy it more.