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ARTICLE WILLIAM HARWOOD PHOTOGRAPHY ZACH DURBIN
TOP RECOMMENDATIONS FROM MOON WINE & SPIRITS
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REDS AND WHITES
ELECTING WINE CAN BE INTIMIDATING. Fortunately, at Moon Wine & Spirits, the wine stewards are already
INEXPENSIVE: Reds 2015 Gaia Domaine Bousquet, $19.99
in the store, ready to help you pick the perfect bottles
An organic blend of 50 percent malbec, 45 percent syrah and
to pair with food. Along with owners Eddie and Kathy
5 percent cabernet, this wine exhibits a dense purple color with
Moon, Lew Price and Bryndon Rushing bring a wealth of
aromas of blackberries and hints of cocoa. A full-bodied wine with
experience about wine and spirits. Here are Bryndon’s
a long finish, it pairs well with everything from red meats and red
picks for reds and whites, three of each on the low end,
sauces to cheeses and chocolates.
and three of each higher up. Cheers!
INEXPENSIVE: Whites
2013 Jones Washington Cab Franc, $17.99 Notes of chocolate-covered cherries, black raspberry and dark plum
2017 Franco Serra Gavi, $12.99
precede aromas of violets and cigar box. An outstanding introduction into
A dry and light-bodied wine made from the cortese grape
cab franc, a worthy wine rarely offered as a single varietal at this price.
with pear and floral notes and a crisp, dry finish. 2016 Vignoble Gibault Touraine Sauvignon Blanc, $14.99 This white is crisp and clean with distinct notes of citrus and white
2015 Groot Constantia Shiraz, $19.99 This richly intense South African will make one wonder why this grape isn't more widely planted there. Typical black pepper spiciness
flowers. Supple with excellent acidity and a long-lasting finish, it
with aromas of violets and black currants.
pairs with pan-seared scallops and fresh garden greens.
HIGH-END: Reds
2017 Graville Lacoste, $21.99
2015 Cristom Mt. Jefferson Cuvee Pinot Noir, $37.99
An unfiltered white Bordeaux consisting of 60 percent semillion,
A blend of Cristom's four single-vineyard pinot noirs with a mix
5 percent muscadelle and 35 percent sauvignon blanc. This creamy,
of different terroirs and soil types. A lovely wine with a European
robust white is a perfect pairing for anything from fish to poultry,
aesthetic, you will find pretty cola notes along with raspberry fruit
from picnic fare to curries.
and subtle oak. Medium- to full-bodied with firm tannins and a
HIGH-END: Whites
long finish, this is an excellent representation of Oregon pinot.
2017 Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio, $27.99
2016 Saldo Zinfandel, $36.99
Vibrant and refreshing with a creaminess and fullness not typi-
Indulgent flavors of plum and cherries followed by a finish of dried
cally associated with Italian pinot grigio. Pairs with a wide range of
dark fruits, coffee bean and vanilla. Smooth and rich with its ABV of
seafood and lighter savory dishes.
15.9 percent well-hidden in warm, spicy closing notes.
2016 Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc, $31.99
2016 Palermo Cabernet, $49.99
Blended with semillion to add depth and complexity and aged in
A robust blend of cabernet, merlot and malbec, this Orin Swift
French oak and stainless steel, this Napa Valley sauvignon blanc offers
introduction evolves aromas of ripe cassis and blackberry with hints
refreshing acidity and tropical flavors combined with surprising silkiness.
of cocoa and new oak. A pronounced round and soft mouthfeel gives
2015 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay, $49.99
way to a prolonged finish.
This dense and rich chardonnay exhibits pineapple and green apple notes upon opening, evolving into a long-lasting smooth finish
6910 Moores Lane, Franklin, Tennessee, 615.472.1772,
with classic apple and kiwi flavors.
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Brentwood Lifestyle | October 2018
