Events, events, and more events at 15c! We are staying busy with on and off-site events, so come visit us and enjoy the beautiful weather of the gorgeous Central Coast.
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This month our featured beers are from our favorite Southern California brewery, Port Brewing.
The first one in our line up is from this past winter, an imperial stout known as Santa's Little Helper. Imperial Stouts are stronger, richer and more robust versions of traditional stouts. The higher alcohol content means that literally, many of these beers are a meal in a glass, all on their own. Made from copious amounts of Roasted and Black Barley, this stout invites you to share in a silky black body with hints of freshly pulled espresso from the coffee house, melding with dark bitter sweet chocolate from a Belgian Chocolateer, and the ash of a smoldering fire on a dark winter’s night. This is an amazing meal!
Next up is the Mongo Double IPA, named after a feline that was born at the brewery. This beer is a tribute to his short but awesome life.
Columbus, Aka Mongo, was spawned by Amarillo and Cascade, their first two brew-cats, so they decided the beer should really feature a bunch of these hops. As such, there is a massive, almost unmistakable resinous aroma in the beer created by the judicious use of Columbus, Amarillo and Cascade hops. Certainly not a "small" beer by any stretch of the imagination, yet remarkably easy to drink. It is dry with some malted barley sweetness in the finish of the beer.
Finally we have the famous Wipe Out IPA. This one is dedicated to everyone who has gotten up at the crack of dawn, headed towards the shore and found it 4-6 feet and offshore, only to also find 30 of your "buddies" have already claimed the peak. A massively hopped India Pale Ale with enough substance and body to overcome even the worst and most tragic of “on the water” spills, only a tidal wave of hops can overcome the surging tide of malt that is required to produce a beer of this shape. You’re invited to drop in, hang on and kick out the backside.
Domaine Vouvray Clos du Bourg 1998 $52
Since its founding in 1928, Vouvray’s Domaine Huët has been the standard-bearer for great, age-worthy Chenin Blanc. And to this day, year after year, the estate produces some of the world’s most compelling white wines. The clos du bourg is also one of the first biodynamically farmed vineyards in the Loire. This ancient, walled vineyard has the estate’s shallowest, stoniest soils. The wines are rich and intense. Many consider Bourg to be Vouvray’s finest single vineyard site. Don’t let the age fool you, this wine is still very alive with complexity, acidity, minerality and balance.
Kiralyudvar Tokaji Furmint Sec 2009 $26
Another fun and obscure wine from the Rare Wine company’s portfolio. Furmint is the grape used in the famous Aszu dessert wine from Hungary. The wines rival sauternes for balance, complexity and ageability. This innovative dry wine fabulously balances Furmint’s viscous intensity and bright acidity. A bit waxy and a little petrol texture, but a very fun wine to break out amongst fellow wine nerds.
Red Car Bybee Vineyard Rose of Pinot Noir 2011 $22
Red Car Rose is a single vineyard wine designated from a site in the cool climate West Sonoma Coast that is organically certified and biodynamically farmed. It is a roseĢ of finesse and elegance, with the look of a pale Vin Gris. Its aromatic profile of rose petals and soft cherries is perfect for summer “porch pounding.”
Domaine Michel Gros Bourgogne Rouge 2009 $32
The Gros family name has been synonymous with great Burgundy for over 150 years – this wine is an amazing value for what it represents. Pure summer fruits on the nose and very decent structure for a simple Bourgogne Rouge with good acidity, fresh fruit and firm tannins on the palate. Quite a bit of grip with pure dark fruit on the finish.
Ranchero Cellars Carignan 2009 $28
Carignan always has a meaty, earthy quality. Our friend Amy Butler created this wine with finesse, allowing it significant depth and an intriguing nose! Come try this featured Carignan by the glass at 15c.
Deal of the month!!! Made up of 70% Garnacha Tintorera and 30% Monastrell and aged 4 months in French oak. Garnacha Tintorera is known for its deep color – the Laya coats the glass and imparts aromas of brooding black fruits, licorice, espresso, and pepper. On the palate it is dense, savory, rich, round and succulent.
Bodegas Mas Alta la Basseta 2005 $36
Sustainably farmed old vines from Priorat. The blend is 45% Mazuela(Carignan), 40% Grenache Noir and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. The soils there are called licorella and are comprised of black slate, making it very difficult to farm. Aged 16 months in new French Oak and earning 92 points, IWC Rating: 96 WA
2012 Events
Stop by and visit our wine lounge in the festival area at the Wildflower Triathlon from May 4-6 at San Antonio Lake. 15c will be selling wines by the taste, glass and bottle of our favorite local producers.
The 15c Wine University will begin again on May 15th. There are still a few seats available, so call now to reserve your spot! The wine university is a course that covers all the major wine producing regions in the world. It rivals a college level curriculum and outlines the Court of Master Sommelier & Wine and Spirits Trust educational programs.
May 18th – 27th Wine Festival Garagiste Satellite Tasting Room
From Friday May 18th to Sunday May 27th, 15c will act as a tasting room for a select number of small local producers who do not currently have tasting rooms. Come in to taste some limited hidden gems while you enjoy a break between tasting room visits.
Saturday May 20th Meet the Small Production Winemakers
Saturday May 20th from 6-8pm. $15 at the door gets you a taste of 2 wines from 5 different producers represented at the Garagiste Festival.
On the lawn at the Madonna Inn there will be some amazing award winning collector cars. For those attending the show, 15c will be pouring in the Connoisseur tent.
The Firestone Beer Fest is taking place this summer in beautiful Paso Robles at the fairgrounds. Forty of the best breweries in the U.S. will be featured at this first time festival. The event will also feature some of the Central Coast's finest restaurants and food providers pairing their culinary skills with those of the brewers. Yup you guessed it, beer friendly cheeses by 15c will be present!
15c will have a booth at the Atascadero Wine Festival where we will be pouring our signature Cava Cocktails.
Details to be announced. All we can say at this point is there will be some amazing mixology beverages and proper attire is encouraged. Stay tuned.
Every week
Mondays | Industry Day - 20% off at the bar with your business card. For wine and restaurant industry
Wednesdays | Happy Hour 4 to 7, $5 glasses of wine and $3 beer
Fridays | Champagne, oyster and caviar bar all day! Oysters and caviar provided by Pier 46, along with 3 bubbles available by the glass, in a flight or by the bottle
Saturdays | Flight night, featured wineries of regions or varietals as well as our new local wine happy hour from 4 to 7pm. $5 glasses of local wines and $3 draft beers!
For any wine-related questions just email me or the KRUSH radio
Ali Rush Carscaden | owner & certified sommelier
