The Nose Wine Bar

Flight of the week: The Many Faces of Pinot Noir

admin — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:37:04 +0000

We will be pouring Pinot Noir from some of the most exciting Vineyards in U.S and Burgundy, France.

All producers made their wine that are harvested from a single vineyard. Production are merely from 50 to 450 cases each vintage.

This flight will be featured on our wine list from Feb, 9th to Feb, 20th, 2010

Looking forward to meet you at The Nose !

Classical Singing Live Performance with Wine Pairing

admin — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:24:09 +0000

The Nose Wine Bar invites you to the unprecedented event, Classical singing with wine pairing, on Saturday, Feb, 13th, 2010.

We are proud to present you the talented Baritone classical singer, Tim Blevins

He will be performing Arias from the Operas written by Puccini, Rossini, Mozart and lots of show stoppers from Broadway !!

4 of the songs he sings will be paired with selected fine wines by our Sommelier, Stefan Yim.

Your senses will not only be ignited by our romantic setting , the impressive vocalist & pianist but our eclectic wine selection.

The ticket will also includes your choice of two desserts. Guarantee the night will be even sweeter as it progresses !!

Join us in this Enchanting Evening !

Time: 9pm to 11pm

Tickets: $ 36 / person (4 wines & dessert included)

Reservation Only

Taste the Natural Terroir with Terrel Wines

admin — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 05:52:24 +0000

The first ‘Taste the Natural Terroir’ tasting hits The Nose Wine Bar this August 22nd in Pasadena. With biodynamic & organic wineries from around the world will be presented with Chris Terrell from San Francisco. Chris will be sharing 15 to 20 bottles of which are his personal favorites.

I strongly recommend to make reservation as soon as you can because of limited seating of 45 people.

Price $25.00/per person

Time 4PM to Close

Updating the Wine List given from Terrell Wines

1. Binner Saveurs Printanieres 2005 (Alsace)

2. Binner Pinot Gris 2006 (Alsace)

3. Binner Riesling Ammerschwihr 2007 (Alsace)

4. Estezargues Grandes Vignes White 2007 (Cotes du Rhone)

5. Chemin de Bassac Isa White (Languedoc)

6. Binner Pinot Noir 2006 (Alsace)

7. Chemin de Bassac Pinot Noir (Languedoc)

8. Gres Saint Vincent 2007 (Cotes du Rhone)

9. Estezargues Grandes Vignes Red 2007 (Cotes du Rhone)

10. Chemin de Bassac Isa Red (Languedoc)

11. Grapperie Gravot 2006 (Loire)

12. Clos Siguier 2005 (Cahors)

13. Deux Anes Premier Pas 2007 (Languedoc)

Plus, 4 more wines, which are

Patience Merlot 08

Rimbert Travers Marceau 07

Guillot-Broux Macon-Cruzille 07

Montchovet BGO 07

Deposit needed in full amount to reserve your seat.

The Great Two Day All Wines 25% off Sale at the Nose (Aug. 14th to 15th)

admin — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:34:19 +0000

It’s that special time again! Once a year The Nose holds a gigantic sale where we offer everything at 25% off.

So don’t miss this two day event at The Nose and come on down to pick up your bottle at 25% off. Friday through Saturday and get 25% off everything, yeah I mean everything including the ones behind the locked shelf. John F, Jeff T, Doug D, Todd, and all the rest of big Nose fans, I know you’re reading this with a big grind in your face.

Come visit us and don’t miss this once upon a life opportunity!

Aug. 14th to 15th, 2PM to 11PM

The Return of the Terroir Flight (Biodynamic)

admin — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:51:05 +0000

What is biodynamic wines mean?

It’s a wine grown following biodynamic agriculture to provide pesticide & fertilizer free wines. Using only natural yeast with following preparations

Preparation 500 - Cow manure is buried in cow horns in the soil. The manure is then spread over the fields.
Preparation 501 - Ground quartz is buried in cow horns in the soil. The quartz is sprayed over the vines.
Preparation 502 - Yarrow flowers are fermented in a deer’s bladder, then applied to the compost.
Preparation 503 - Chamomille flowers are fermented in the soil, then applied to the compost.
Preparation 504 - Stinging nettle tea is applied to the compost.
Preparation 505 - Oak bark fermented in the skull of a domestic animal is applied to the compost.
Preparation 506 - Dandelion flowers fermented in cow mesentery is applied to the compost.
Preparation 507 - Valerian flower juice is applied to the compost.
Preparation 508 - Horsetail tea is applied to the vines.

(Wikipedia-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biodynamic_wine)

Still not convinced? Come join us at the Nose Wine bar and enjoy our new Biodynamic Wine flights

Domaine Didier Montchovet “Bourgogne Grand Ordianaire” Burgundy, France 2008

Palate shows light and strawberries with peppery aromas on the nose with rose pedals. This is 100% Gamay Noir grown in clay limestone soil and vines are about 50 years old. Ready to drink.

Domaine de la Patience Merlot Vin De Pays de Gard 2008

This dark red colored wine have a rich bouquet with all nuances of ripe grapes : spices, liquorice and subtle nuances of grilled hazelnut. With a riche palate and well-structured with a good persistence returning. Alice Feiring described as “A Merlot that is woodsy with a nice dollop of tar and edge, reminds me of a great 1970’s Zinfandel.”

Alice Feiring is the author of The Battle for Wine and Love: or How I Saved the World from Parkerization

Domaine Rimbert Les Travers de Marceau Saint-Chinian 2007

In the current vintage, more Syrah than in years past. 40%. Perhaps it’s the Syrah, perhaps the character of the vintage, but this year’s Marceau is edging toward the blacker fruit flavor profile with more prune, earth and leather.

Southern French Flights

admin — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:48:28 +0000

Domaine Des Anes “The Two Asses” Corbiere Premier Pas 2005

A biodymic wine. A blend of Carignan 80% and Grenache 20%. It has rich and deep purple color with fruity, black cherry, a little bit of barnyard on the nose and musky as it opens up. It has black berries with bit of anise on the palate but not as complex yet simple wine that will pair well with foods.

Chateau La Bouscade Minervois 2005

Chateau La Bouscade is in the Minervois region of the Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Produced by David Cowderoy who won30 International Awards is dedicated to producing some of the finest wines of the area. It has Blackcurrant and casis fruit flavours with light vanilla finish on the palate. This is a good food wine.

L’amourvedre-Mont Caume-2007

Origin of Spanish Monastrell grape called Mourvedre in France is a slow-ripening variety that develops tight bunches of grapes that need good ventilation to avoid rot. It seems to do best in windy climates like Mont Caume. Widely used as a blend, this is a dominant Mourvedre with high tanins and black currant with toasty medium to light bodied wine. Little bit of cinnamon and thyme on the nose with black berries. In California it’s also known as Mataro.

Chenin Blanc-Domaine Jo Pithon-Anjou-2005

This wine has a light golden color with hint of ginger, honey suckle and stewed apple on the nose. Palate show a lot of promises with well balanced structures of fruit, waxy texture, honey, and almonds with salty lingering finish. It’s one of my favorite wines in my cellar.

Featured Wine Flights July 7th - 18th

admin — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:39:34 +0000

Southern French Flights

Carignan/Grenache-Domaine Des Anes-Corbieres-2005

Syrah/Mouvedre/Grenache/Carignan-Chateau La Bouscade-Minervois-2006

Mourvedre-L’amourvedre-Mont Caume-2007

Chenin Blanc-Domaine Jo Pithon-Anjou-2005

Connoisseur Flight

Syrah-Saint Laurent-Mracheek Vineyards-Washington-2005

Merlot/Cabernet Meritage-Chateau Pelourde-Bordeaux, France 2005

Pinot Noir-Fore Family-Carneros Napa, Ca. 2007

Zinfandel-Corturri Vineyards-Sonoma Mountain-2006

Sauvignon Blanc-Chateau Marjosse-Bordeaux 2007

Dessert Wine

Moscat de Rivesaltes, Southern France

Grappi Chocolate Liqeur-Ghemme-Italy

Cabernet/Port-Croze Winery, Napa Ca. 2006

Fore Family Vineyard Wine Tasting with Jim Fore

admin — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:46:40 +0000

Come and meet Jim and Diane’s Fore Family Wines at the Nose Wine Bar. Their Pinot Noir just won the Silver Medal in San Francisco International Wine Competition. All wines will be paired with small plates created by the Chef de Cuisine to complement and to enhance your palate. $20 per person (limited to 40 seating)

Please call ahead or leave a comment to reserve your seat.

Date: Weds. July 15th at 7pm

Location: The Nose Wine Bar

Beer Challenge Night at 8PM July 9th, 2009

admin — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:08:08 +0000

Title: Beer Challenge Night
Location: The Nose Wine Bar
Description: BYOB one or two of your choice, tasting blind to find out who brought the best beer. Please bring your own paper bag for each bottle.
Start Time: 8:00
Date: 2009-07-09
End Time: 10:00

Cover Charge: $5.00/per person

Featuring Week of Italian Flight

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:12:00 +0000

Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato-Piedmont, Italy-2006

Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio-Campania, Italy-2007

Aglianco/Cabernet Sauvignon-Campania, Italy-2005

Moscato-Sannio, Italy-2006

Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato-Piedmont, Italy-2006

As to the place of its origin, it seems almost certain that the variety was developed in the hills to the northwest of Asti. The site, known at the time as Castagnolis Casalensis, today belongs to the commune of Castagnole Monferrato.

Place of its origin is unknown but despites it’s mystery of its origin the grape has been developed in the hills of Northwest of Asti. This small varietal production was granted with DOC in 1987. Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato is one of the lowest production varietal wines in Italy.

Nose-Floral Bouquet with hints of pepper

Palate-Medium body with roasted coffee, Rusted Nails

Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio-Campania, Italy-2007

“The Tears of Christ on Vesuvius”

One version of story is when Jesus was ascending to heaven, he glanced down at the earth and saw the Bay of Naples. It was so beautiful that he wept tears of joy. His tears fell on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius. Another version is crying over Lucifer’s fall from heaven, cried his tears on the land and gave divine inspiration to the vines that grew there.

Color-Red Garnet, Semi Opaque

Nose-Fig, Cedar Wood, Black Berries, & Floral bouquet

Palate-Well balanced rounded tanins with lengthy finish returning some acidity from its juice. Earth with black berries in mid palate, but little tight on the front palate.

Aglianico/Cabernet Sauvignon-“IGT”-Campania, Italy-2005

Not a common blend but mostly Aglianico (60%) with Cabernet Sauvignon (40%). Wine is very tight when first opened but opens up elegantly with well balanced fruit and leathery textures.

Nose-Earth, Spicebox, Celery-Anise

Palate-Very complex with leathery tanins, pumpernickel, cloves, with black berries and finally slice of lemon on the finish.

Moscato-Santiquaranta-Sannio, Italy-2006

Coming from a historical region of the south central Apennines in Italy, it is 100% Moscato grape.

Color-Slightly straw-yellow with a hint of aquamarine 

Nose-Concentrated, spicy, the flowery hints over tropical fruits, hints of jasmine and geranium, zesty and peachy

Palate-Soft, sweet at first followed by hints of fruit of great finesse, hints of citrus; balanced, harmonious with a long and persisting finish