Saperavi Grapes Photo Courtesy Wikipedia
Standing Stone Vineyards to host a vertical tasting of their popular Saperavi on Sunday November 16, 2014. Tom & Marti Macinski become the first vintners in the nation to bottle the Saperavi grape under its newly recognized and rightful name. The N.Y. Wine & Food Classic double gold medal-winning 2012 vintage will be part of the November 16th tasting. This vintage is featured in the November 30th issue of Wine Spectator Magazine where it was awarded a 88 point rating. Owner and winemaker Marti Macinski will be leading the two Saperavi vertical tasting sessions Sunday afternoon at 1:00 and again at 3:00. This is a great opportunity for guests to learn from the leading expert on this up and coming wine grape. Tickets are $20 and include food pairings from Dano’s. Reservations can be made by calling 607-582-6051 or by e-mail at ssny@standingstonewines.com.
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It is a nice event showcasing a really interesting variety. We went last year. We grow this variety in Pennsylvania and just bottled the 2013. There are not a lot of these vines producing. If you get a chance they are worth a taste. It is a deep red and full bodied vinifera. The wines made from this grape go beyond expectations for cool climate reds.
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Thanks Chuck for your comment on the Saperavi tasting at S.S.V. I was unaware that Saperavi grapes were being grown in PA. I look forward to tasting some Saperavi the first chance I get.
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