Saturday, December 13, 2009 Copyright 2009 KXAN Austin
Pairing up Austin, Texas' favorite holiday foods with the Ikal 1150 wines from Mendoza, Argentina.
Summary
The Ikal 1150 Torrontes, a white wine unique to Argentina, pairs well with light cheeses. The Ikal 1150 Chardonnay is excellent with fish and spicy foods. The Ikal 1150 Pinot Noir goes well with holiday Turkey and roasted chicken dishes. The Ikal 1150 Malbec goes especially well with barbecue, and Austin is famous for its BBQ. And the Ikal 1150 Cabernet Sauvignon, our fullest bodied wine, is perfect with steaks and red meats.
Where to buy wines in Austin
Spec's on Slaughter & I35 9900 South IH35 Austin, TX 78748 (512) 280-7400 www.specsonline.com Aviary Wine Bar & Decor www.aviarydecor.com 2110 South Lamar Boulevard Austin, TX 78704 (512) 916-4445 Restaurant Jezebel www.restaurantjezebel.com 914 Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78701 (512) 499-3999 Fion Wine Pub (Steiner Ranch) www.fionwinepub.com 2900 N. Quinlan Park Rd. Ste. A150 Austin, TX 78732 (512) 266-FION (3466) - Pub Fion Wine Pub (Bee Caves) www.fionwinepub.com 11715 Farm to Market Road 2244 Bee Cave, TX (512) 263-7988
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Deep golden color with enveloping aromas of tropical fruit, citrus hints, and minerals. A nice balance of vanilla and toast inspire complexity and elegance. Initially sweet and concentrated in the mouth with balance and complexity that flows into a fresh and lasting finish.
Deep red color with intense aromas of dark fruit, spices and minerals meld with oaky vanilla. An elegant, richly concentrated wine with complexity and structure.
Intense inky color with violet hues. Plum, ripe cherry, and floral on the nose with dry fruit and mint hints. Great concentration and complexity with sweet, voluminous tannins and a lasting finish.
