UNCORKED - Issue 3

Now that you’ve graduated from the U of White Zin, it’s time to drink in the real wine world. Swirl, sniff and sip.

Rodano Chianti Classico
Tuscany, 2001
This classic estate founded in the early 1900s crafts beautiful wines. The 2001 Chianti Classico is a blend of 95% sangiovese and 5% cabernet sauvignon and has rich flavors of dried cherries with a hint of cedar on the finish. Cost: Approx. $9-$10 per glass.

Truchard Vineyards Chardonnay
Carneros, Napa, 2002
100% estate grown by Joanne and Tony Truchard and hand- crafted in their cellar, this chardonnay is one of California’s finest. Filled with intense tropical and citrus flavors and a mouthwatering finish. Rated 92 points by Wine Spectator and picked to be in their “Top 100.” Cost: Approx. $15/glass and $59/bottle.

Storybook Vineyards ‘Mayacamas’ Zinfandel
Napa, 2002
Storybook is truly one of the worlds’ finest Zinfandel producers. The Mayacamas Zin is big and rich with explosive fruit and will drink well for at least the next decade. Cost: Approx. $15/glass and $59/bottle.


These fine wines and more are distributed by
Premier Cru 816-531-9700.