Download Report

FISHPAWS
MARKETPLACE
954 Ritchie Highway, Arnold, MD 21012
410-647-7363
FAX 410-647-4392
www.fishpawsmarket.com
OCTOBER, 2014
Time To Fall For Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir The Grape
Pinot Noir may be the toughest grape to
grow, but the effort is often well worth
the constant care and investment. It is
a fickle grape that demands optimum
growing conditions, opting for warm
days consistently supported by cool evenings. Pinot Noir grapes are also used
in the production of Champagne (usually along with Chardonnay and Pinot
Meunier), and is also popular in rose’
wines. Pinot Noir is often described as
being a "difficult" grape, to grow, to deal
with in the winery, and to find truly great
examples of, but fans are passionate
about this variety, as sensually expressed
by the dialogue between Miles and Maya
in the popular 2004 movie "Sideways.”
Pinot Noir is one of the oldest grape varieties to be cultivated for the purpose
of making wine. Ancient Romans knew
this grape as Helvenacia Minor and vinified it as early as the first century AD.
The reputation that gets Pinot Noir so
much attention, however, is owed to
the wines of Burgundy (Bourgogne),
France. Although the earliest recorded
mention of Pinot Noir was in 1375, the
vine was cultivated here for hundreds
of years prior. For most of wine history, this two-mile-wide, thirty-milelong stretch of hills, called the Côte d'Or
("Slope of Gold"), is the only region to
achieve consistent success from the Pinot Noir vine. Therefore, Pinot Noir’s
home is France’s Burgundy region and
is its most famous Noble grape. Known
and loved as "Red Burgundy" in much
of the world, Pinot Noir can be among
the most elegant wines coming out of
France. It is also planted in Germany,
Austria, Argentina, Australia, Canada,
Chile, Italy, New Zealand, South Africa,
the United States, and many other coun-
tries. The United States has increasingly
become a major Pinot Noir producer,
with some of the best regarded coming
from the Willamette Valley in Oregon
and California's Sonoma County with its
Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast
appellations.
Due to the stringent growing requirements for Pinot Noir, it is produced in
much smaller quantities than other popular red wines. Traditionally, you will
also pay a little more for Pinot Noir, as
the “supply and demand” theories kick
in. Also, keep in mind that the aging potential is not as dominant in this varietal
because the grape's tannin structure is
on the lighter side, compared to an ageworthy Cabernet Sauvignon.
Pinot Noir The Wine
Pinot Noir is a dry, red wine that typically exhibits fruit-forward character
with strawberry, cherry, raspberry and
blackberry fruit dominating the palate
presence. Notable earth-driven layers
are also quite common in a glass of Pinot, with herbal, mushroom, leather, and
game-like qualities being fairly familiar.
Warm spice notes also make their way
into the Pinot Noir palate profile, often in the form of cinnamon, clove and
smoky, tobacco nuances.
Enjoying a red wine palate profile in a
big white wine style, the lighter-bodied,
rich fruit character components of many
Pinots give it a step up in the glasses of
both red wine and white wine drinkers.
Pinot Noir is well-suited to pair with a
wide variety of ethnic dishes, classic
cuisines and traditional foodie favorites,
thanks in large part to its consistent acidity, subtle, silky tannins and lighter-bodied style. Perfect Pinot pairings include
pork and poultry, beef and bacon, cheese
and chocolate, fish, lamb, mushrooms,
fresh herbs, and wild game. Pinot Noir
plays well with creamy sauces, spicy
seasonings and is considered by many to
be one of the world's most versatile food
wines. As we move into the Fall and inch
toward the holidays, many consider Pinot Noir to be one of the best wines for
pairing with traditional holiday dishes.
Here are some of our favorite Pinots:
Hanzell (Sonoma): Blended from classified barrels from three estate Pinot
Noir vineyards, This is an age-worthy,
collectible wine, which can be cellared
and enjoyed for several decades to
come. Enticing aromas of cherry liqueur,
ripe plum and spice are accompanied by
notes of orange peel, anise and wet stone.
Persistent red fruit flavors reminiscent
of pomegranate and ripe cherry are
complemented by notes of anise and the
warm spice of clove. The finish is long
and expansive, with lovely minerality.
Fine tannins and mouth-watering acidity
combine to create a fresh elegant structure that will provide for many years of
enjoyment. Decanting one to two hours
before serving is recommended.
Regular Price $89.99 Sale Price $79.99
Brittan (Willamette): Tart blackberry
and black raspberry are prominent in
Brittan’s Pinot Noir along with notes
of cardamom and fruit pit piquancy and
mineral dimensions suggestive of salt
and crushed stone The tannins are evident but ultra-fine, making for a handsome leanness of texture. This finishes
with an unforgettably vibrant, sappy,
and protracted persistence of fruit and
intriguing if ineffable mineral elements.
This beautiful wine will be worth fol-
lowing for at least a decade.
Regular Price $52.99 Sale Price $47.99
C.A.W. (Yamhill-Carlton): Sweetly ripe
if faintly tart-edged red currant and red
raspberry are tinged with Ceylon black
tea. Silken and infectiously juicy, it finishes with vibrancy. This is a gorgeous
example of how the brightness and energy of this vintage can be harnessed in
the service of elegance, textural refinement and flattering generosity. Aromas
of dark red fruit, new oak, wet stone,
and a whiff of licorice. There is a cherry
stone quality accented by sweetness and
a hint of cassis. 92 Points Robert Parker
Regular Price $47.99 Sale Price $42.99
Iris (Willamette): This Pinot Noir’s
color is deep garnet. In the glass it exudes aromas of ripe black cherries,
plum, anise, cranberry, and fruit cake
with a hint of smokiness. On the palate
the wine is medium full bodied with rich
black cherry, plum, dark chocolate, and
pie cherry, with hints of white pepper,
graham cracker and baking spices. The
long, clean finish features black cherry,
raspberry and cherry pie flavors framed
in sweet oak spice. 92 Points “Editors
Choice”— Wine Enthusiast June 2014
edition.
Regular Price $22.99 Sale Price $20.99
Trisaetum/Trisae (Willamette): A combination of three of their estate vineyards, this wine shows that elusive balance of fruit, tannin, and acidity which
makes it a great food wine. Plum, wild
strawberry, and blackberry aromas are
carried by a back bone of acidity, and
finished by supple tannins. Fermented in
a mixture of open-top oak and stainless
steel vats, then aged in a mixture of new
and neutral French oak barrels for eleven
months in their subterranean cave. Wine
Enthusiast 91, Stephen Tanzer 90
Regular Price $23.99 Sale Price $20.99
Alto Limay (Argentina): Youthful and
fresh, nuanced and expressive, Alto Limay Pinot Noir explores frontier winemaking in Patagonia, where wind is one
of the dominating elements in winegrowing. The vineyards are located in
San Patricio del Chañar, in the province
of Neuquén, and with a short growing
season, Pinot Noir is perfectly suited to
this region. Floral, with a core of raspberry and strawberry aromas, notes of
fresh morel mushroom and slate.
Regular Price $19.99 Sale Price $16.99
Angela Estates (Yamhill-Carlton): This
current release was a cooler vintage, so
the acid is right up front and has incredible aging potential. The fruit is full and
focused with darker berry tones, bright
acidity and their tell-tale white pepper
undertones. If you are patient, many of
us think that this will be the cellaring
vintage of the decade. Only 1600 cases
produced. 90 Points: Wine Spectator
Regular Price $41.99 Sale Price $37.99
Mercy (Arroyo-Seco): The 2010 Arroyo
Seco Pinot Noir combines fruit from
three contiguous vineyards in the old,
dry riverbed corridor of the Arroyo Seco
AVA. In concert the wine is the progeny
of multiple sites, growers and clones.
Each vineyard is vinified separate from
one another and ultimately blended by
winemaker Alan Phillips prior to bottling. Aged exclusively in French oak,
the composite of three distinct properties, the wine showcases the characters
of the region's low-yielding, riverbed
terrain: as red raspberry and black cherry
fruit mingle with floral, mineral, vanilla
and spice. Double Gold Medal - 2013
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.
Regular Price $22.99 Sale Price $20.99
Opawa (Marlborough, NZ): Meaning
“smoky river” in Maori, Opawa is the
name of their home vineyard, which is
located on the old river bed of the historic Opawa River which helped shape
the gravel soils that make up the Marlborough winegrowing heartland. On the
nose it shows fruit characters of mulberry, cherry and red plums with savory
spices, cocoa powder and a hint of toasty
oak. Elegant and juicy on the palate, it
displays multi-layered fruit flavors accompanied by soft, fine tannins. This
wine has elegant structure, silky texture
and juicy acidity to give freshness, and
it culminates in a lingering finish. 92
Points The Good Wine Guide, 2013.
Regular Price $22.99 Sale Price $20.99
Deep garnet in color, the spice driven
nose includes aromas of red cherry, cinnamon, vanilla, and a hint of sweet tobacco leaf. Full flavored with a sweet,
juicy, and deep center, surrounded by
ripe red raspberry, a touch of gravel, bergamot, and strawberry compote. Nice
firm structure. Finish is pure fruit with
those briar-earth elements. A compact,
complex and complete Pinot noir. “Red
berries, white pepper and fresh rose on
the nose. Tangy red currant and strawberry flavors. Finishes zesty and nicely
focused.
Regular Price $26.99 Sale Price $23.99
Louis Latour Valmoissine (Burgundy): Located at 500 meters above sealevel, this guarantees sunshine during
the summer months while remaining
cool at night and limits the possibility
of spring frosts. The vineyard's southern
exposure gives the grapes perfect maturity at the same time as the Grand Crus
of Corton. The yield is small in order to
ensure perfect maturity and concentration of the grapes, the factors that create
the best quality wines. This results in an
elegant wine with remarkable finesse. It
has a lovely ruby red color with garnet
tints, and an intense nose with aromas of
Morello cherries. It is harmonious in the
mouth with slightly young tannins which
will soon become fine and silky-smooth.
It is a wonderfully balanced wine.
Regular Price $13.99 Sale Price $11.99
Albert Bichot (Burgundy): It is in Burgundy where the Pinot Noir varietal became a synonym for elegance and finesse
throughout the world. This Pinot Noir
Vieilles Vignes has a lovely intensive red
color and seductive fruity aromas – notes
of black currant, red currant and plum.
The mouth is fleshy and well-balanced
and enhanced by discreet woody notes
with a pleasant finish.
Regular Price $21.99 Sale Price $18.99
Roco (Willamette): A wine from Rollin
Soles, a pioneer in Oregon Pinot Noirs.
All wines are 750ml unless otherwise noted. Fishpaws is not responsible for typograhical errors.
An Evening of Food and Wine
Presented by Fishpaws Marketplace
On October 28, 2014, 2014 6:30 p.m. till
with Special Guest Speaker,
Nancy N Priest, Moët Hennessy Portfolio Manager
Menu
Chef’s Choice Hors d’ Oeuvres
Etoile Domaine Chandon Rose
Beef and Toasted Barley Soup
Domaine Chandon Carneros Pinot Noir
Apple and Brie Salad with Walnuts with a Light Homemade Dressing
Newton Red Label Chardonnay
Grilled Salmon with a Dried Blueberry Sauce
And oven Roasted Potatoes
Newton Unfiltered Merlot
Roasted Pork loin Stuffed with Prune
And wrapped in our House Made Bacon
Newton Red Label Claret
Tart Tartin
Domaine Chandon Riche
$80.00 per person
All inclusive
Carrol’s Creek Cafe
410 Severn Avenue
Annapolis, MD
48 Hour Cancellation Required for Refund
(3 ½ Hour complimentary parking)
RSVP
By October 24, 2014
To Angela, Robert or
Manager on Duty
410-647-7363
OCTOBER SEASONAL SPECIALS
Libations for your Halloween Celebrations
Besieged 2013 Sonoma County Red Blend - Under a threatening sky, Besieged by rain clouds, lightening glimmering in the hills,
winemaker Joel Peterson worked alone to collect grapes destined for one of his debut wines. As he worked, ravens cackled from
above, but instead of being harbingers of doom, they brought him good fortune, becoming the totems for his winery. Dark, rich full
flavors invite your senses with blackberry, black cherry, plum and cardamom, resolving into a delicious, smooth, satisfying finish.
A crowd pleaser, we sold out during our tasting of this wine. $14.99
Carnivore Cabernet Sauvignon - A unique combination of full-bodied flavors with finesse. This rich blend shows hints of blackberry, caramel, toast, coffee and toasted oak. Carnivore Cabernet finishes each bold sip with a refined smoothness. $13.99
Bogle Vineyards Phantom - This blend of Old Vine Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Old Vine Mourvedre is released every Fall and it
is always a sell out. The Phantom is a tribute to the legacies of hard work and determination left by those who have come before
you. This ruby red spectre entices with rich blackberry and briary boysenberry. Provocative dark fruits envelop the nose and palate, leaving the essence of flavors brought forth by the grapes during winemaking. Black cherry and anise abound, leading to a
sturdy finish of black pepper, pipe tobacco and spicy oak. Aged for over two years in 1 and 2 year-old American oak, the focus and
intensity create yet another passionate and commanding red wine, impossible to ignore. Welcome the winery ghost into your home
again with this latest vintage and enjoy with full-flavored hearty meals... before it vanishes again. $24.99
Apothic Dark Red Blend - More than 800 years ago, vintners blended and stored their most coveted concoctions in a mysterious
place called Apotheca. In late 2005, a Master Winemaker envisioned an epic red wine combining Old World traditions of blending
while realizing a markedly New World style. Thus began the path that led his protégé, winemaker Boyd Morrison, to select grapes
from California’s bountiful vineyards for this new blended red. Morrison was inspired to blend spicy Zinfandel, with smooth Merlot and lush, dark Syrah to create Apothic Red. Apothic Dark seamlessly integrates flavors of blueberry and blackberry with enticing notes of coffee and dark chocolate for a rich and smooth mouthfeel with layers of texture. A majority of the grapes in Apothic
Dark were selected from Lodi, where the intense sunlight and diverse soil structure create layers of complexity. In the cellar, the
grapes for Apothic Dark were fermented at a maximum of 90 degrees to increase the extraction of dark jammy fruit characteristics.
A variety of yeasts were used to bring out unique flavors and features from each lot. Following fermentation, the wine was influenced by a variety of oak to add complexity and enhance the coffee and dark chocolate flavors. $10.99
Chronic Cellars Red Blend - Newly released, 2013 vintage purple paradise! Beautiful, dark purple hue with intense smoky vanilla, ripe cherries, white pepper, all spice, nutmeg, and cinnamon on the nose! Super rich tastes of ripe, juicy cherries and strawberries, chocolate, mocha, leather and marzipan! Mild tannins and balanced acidity! The ultimate paradise!! $16.99
Hob Nob Wicked Red Blend - The wine is a gorgeous dark ruby red (kind of like those shoes Dorothy wore. The bouquet is dark
stone fruit - mostly black cherry, a little plum and some sharp oak. It tasted of herbs (thyme) and dark fruit (tart cherry) and had a
hint of earth in there for good measure. The warm finish was smooth, smooth, smooth with mild tannins (and the cherry showed
up again here too). The best of the red varietals all together in one bottle! This is a red that gives you enough heft to make you feel
like you’re drinking a big red wine - but one that will warm you up, not dry you out. There is absolutely nothing “wicked” about
it. It’s a great wine that will fit right in at any Halloween party. It would be “wicked” good with Hershey bars, by the way. And if
you are of the mindset that handing out candy bars sounds like this, “One for you, one for me. One for you, one for me”, we suggest having a bottle opened and ready to go during trick or treat! You may even want to practice ahead of time, so get two. $10.99
Vampire Cabernet - Vampire Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from several small-berry clones of this traditional Bordeaux varietal,
grown in the Paso Robles region of California’s Central Coast. An extended growing season, with sunny, moderate daytime temperatures, along with cool summer nights, allows ideal fruit development at this site. Well-drained soils, rich in maritime fossils,
add uniquely aromatic components to this fruit-forward wine. Classic, small-lot fermentations, followed by aging with both European and American oak, gives full expression to the rich varietal flavors in this wine. Judiciously blended with small amounts of
Merlot for softness, and Syrah for added structure, this Cabernet displays ripe flavor character and a lovely aroma that will continue
to develop with additional time in bottle. Ideal for grilled steaks and chops, or with rich red pasta dishes, our Cabernet Sauvignon
is well-suited for the table, and is a wonderful complement to any fine meal. $12.99
OCTOBER SEASONAL SPECIALS
More Libations for your Halloween Celebrations
Vampire Pale Ale - At 7% alcohol, this beer is somewhat higher in alcohol content than other regular ales, but it’s not
overpowering. A Belgian double, it is made from twice the hops as other beers. It pours a hazy, golden orange color with
notes of floral hops, apricots and herbals. $12.99/750ml
Witches Brew Golden Ale - A Belgium bottle conditioned blond triple living ale. According to Belgium law, this delicious ale must be 9% or higher in alcohol. It’s pleasant hoppiness balanced with a soft, round and joyous sweetness
enveloped in a radiating glow. $12.99/750ml
Berrywine Plantations Medieval Mead - Served at the Maryland Renaissance. It is
slightly sweet honey wine. Serve with ham, salmon, glazed vegetables and stir-fry.
$14.99/750ml
FISHPAWS CHARITY OF THE MONTH
The Michael DiPaola Foundation
This month all donations made during our regular wine and beer tastings will be
donated to the Michael DiPaola Foundation.
Michael DiPaola was a brilliant student at Magothy River Middle School, as well
as a gifted athlete who succeeded in most everything he attempted. He was adored
by his family, and admired by countless friends and neighbors. He truly touched all
who were lucky enough to know him. Unfortunately, on March 25, 2014, Michael’s
life came to an end much too soon. In order to keep his memory alive, a foundation has been created in his name. Thus far, the foundation has contributed to the
Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund, Broadneck Kindness Committee, and formed the
annual Broadneck High School scholarship fund which will be awarded to a deserving graduating senior each year. In
an effort to continue to give back to the community, the Michael DiPaola Foundation Committee is organizing a 5K
race/walk that will take place on October 4, 2014 at 9:00am, starting at Belvedere Elementary School. 100% of the
proceeds from this race will go toward the Michael DiPaola Foundation. This foundation/scholarship effort is a true
community endeavor, and we hope for a sponsorship commitment from you! If you want to participate in the race, go
online to www.raceit.com/Fundraising/default.aspx?=28931for more information. If you have any questions pertaining
to this event or the foundation, you can also contact them at [email protected].
We ask you to be generous with your donations and remember, Fishpaws Marketplace matches all customer
donations to each charity that we support.
FROM THE SPIRITS DEPARTMENT
More Fascinating Flavors of Fall!
How do you know fall has arrived? Easy; Pumpkin flavored liqueurs arrive on the shelves!
Fulton’s Harvest Pumpkin Pie Cream Liqueur is produced by Kentucky’s Heaven Hill and is a limited edition
each year. A creamy, incredibly smooth liqueur made with an enticing blend of pumpkin, brown sugar and nutmeg.
This delicious drink is instantly reminiscent of homemade pumpkin pie. Get it while it lasts. $10.99
Fulton’s Harvest Apple Pie Cream Liqueur is a lush and creamy all natural liqueur with a warm and inviting apple
pie flavor with notes of cinnamon and caramel. Like the original Fulton’s Harvest Pumpkin Pie Cream Liqueur, the
product embodies the traditional, warm memories of the early fall season. and is also a limited production. An exciting
blend of apple, caramel, cinnamon and brown sugar combining for a smooth, creamy liqueur that tastes like Mom’s
homemade pie. $10.99
Pinnacle Pumpkin Pie Vodka is for fans of anything tasting like pumpkin pie. This is the flavored vodka to choose.
The nose boasts cinnamon, nutmeg and whipped cream right off the top and will mix perfectly with other cream liqueurs like Rum Chata to create a unique fall-time cocktail experience. $11.99
Pinnacle Caramel Apple Vodka is a little sweet and a little tart at the same time. What more can you ask for? Perfect
mixed with cranberry juice or apple juice or just about anything your heart desires. The perfect warm Fall cocktail is made
by adding Pinnacle Caramel Apple Vodka to warmed apple cider and topping with whipped crream and a swirl of caramel.
$11.99
Mother’s Pumpkin Spice Cream Liqueur is perfectly named because fond memories of Mother’s homemade pumpkin pie come
to mind with your first sip. This liqueur is deliciously rich tasting of fresh dairy cream, pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Delicious
on the rocks, or topped with whipped cream. It also makes a wonderful Pumpkin Spice Martini. $9.99
CELEBRATE
FALL
FISHPAWS BREWSLETTER
Octoberfest Brews Are Here!
That means the Oktoberfests and Pumpkin ales are in and ready for your enjoyment! Oktoberfest
beer is traditionally Marzen (March in German). Before refrigeration, it was nearly impossible to
brew beer in the summer due to the hot weather and risk of bacterial infections. Brewing ended
with the coming of spring, and began again in the fall. Most were brewed in March. These brews
were kept in cold storage over the spring and summer months, or brewed at a higher gravity, so
they would keep. Märzenbier is full-bodied, rich, toasty, typically dark copper in color with a
medium to high alcohol content.
Flying Dog Dogtoberfest Marzen - Dogtoberfest Marzen is deep mahogany in color with an intriguing caramel finish and brewed with Vienna Malt, Munich 90 Malt, Munich 100 Malt, Light Munich
Malt and German Perle, and Hersbrucker hops, 100% imported German ingredients for a true German flavor. $8.48/6 pk $29.99 case
Samuel Adams Octoberfest - Boston Beer Company’s autumn seasonal is as reddish amber as
the turning maple leaves, with a fruity aroma and a malty kick. As summer winds down and
evenings turn cool, a beer drinker’s fancy turns from the lighter brews of summer to something
a little heartier. $8.99/6 pk $15.49/12 pk $29.99 case
DuClaw’s Mad Bishop - This special brew has been haunting the congregation with its distinct copper color and rich toasted malt flavor since it was first brewed in 1996. This true German Oktoberfest combines complex aromas and flavors of sweet and toasted malt, a smooth
mouthfeel created by an 8 week conditioning (lagering) process, and a clean, crisp finish for a
sermon that’s easy to swallow. $9.99/6pk $36.99 case
Victory Festbier - Seductively smooth, this medium-bodied amber beauty is akin to the great
Oktoberfest beers of Munich. All German hops make this lager true to style. Patient cold aging
makes it wonderfully smooth.
Also In Stock:
Southern Tier Harvest Ale - $9.99/6pk $35.99 case
Long Trail Harvest Ale - $8.99/6pk $35.99 case
Spaten Oktoberfest - $8.99/6pk $16.99/12pk $32.99 case
Paulaner Oktoberfest - $10.99/6pk $38.99 case
Look for some great pumpkin brews
on the Growler Station from now
until November!
Fishpaws Marketplace
954 Ritchie Highway
Arnold, MD 21012
Change Service Requested
PRSRT STANDARD
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
PERMIT # 273
ANNAPOLIS, MD
Getting Your Newsletter Late?
Sign Up Today To Get Your Newsletter
By E-Mail.
Go To Our Website
www.fishpawsmarket.com and sign up today
and
visit us on facebook and twitter
Wine Tastings Fridays 4 - 7 PM
Beer Tastings Thursdays 5 - 8 PM
Thurs., Oct. 2 - Pumpkin Beers
Fri. Oct. 3 - Oyster Bay Wines, Peligroso Tequila
Thurs., Oct.9 - Union Brewing, Mercy Wines
Fri., Oct. 10 - Boordy Wines, Hendricks Gin,
Strong Bow Cider
Thurs., Oct. 16 - Stone Brewing
Fri., Oct. 17 - International Wines, Reyka Vodka,
National Premium Beer
Thurs., Oct. 23 - Devil’s Backbone Beers
Fri., Oct. 24 - Newsletter Wines, Kau Tequila,
Yards Brewing
***Oct. 28 - An Evening of Food and Wine***
Thurs., Oct. 301 - Troegs Beers
Fri., Oct. 31 - Italian Wines
Reserve now for the next
Evening of Food and Wine
October 28, 2014
Featuring Select Wines of California
at Carrols’s Creek Café, Annapolis, MD
Call for reservations 410-647-7363