Aug
01
Private Label Wines
For the 22nd consecutive year we’ve been honored by Wine Spectator with their Award of Excellence. Our love affair with wines is certainly no secret, and we are thrilled to share our new, magnificent collection of Michael’s private label wines with you, our guests.
The Michael’s private label collection features organically farmed wines by esteemed winery Familia Zuccardi. Michael’s Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva, Chardonnay Reserva and Malbec Reserva are grown in Mendoza, Argentina, one of the eight wine capitals of the world! These wines are produced from select vineyard sites with lower-yielding, older vines. The red wines are supported by 8 months of oak aging, and the wines display great depth, richness and structure.
If you aren’t familiar, Familia Zuccardi is recognized as one of Argentina’s most innovative family-owned and operated wineries. With vineyards in Vista Flores, Maipú, Santa Rosa and, most recently, Altamira (Uco Valley) of Mendoza, Familia Zuccardi winery was founded in 1963 by Alberto V. Zuccardi and directed today by his son, José Alberto Zuccardi.
Every wine at Familia Zuccardi is made from estate grown, handpicked fruit and is estate produced in their state-of-the-art facility. In total, there are nearly 1,400 acres of noble grapes under cultivation, most of which are farmed organically.
Our newly released, private label wines are exceptional by-the-glass for lunch or dinner at Michael’s On East, but the Chardonnay Reserva, Malbec Reserva and Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva especially, will continue to improve with short-term cellaring. You can stop in Michael’s Wine Cellar to purchase our wines by the case or by the bottle.
Here are some sweet tasting notes:
Chardonnay Reserva 2007
Full-bodied, complex white wine. Aromas of ripe apples, pears and bananas with notes of vanilla, butter and honey. Unctuous character and long finish in the mouth.
Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Origin: Santa Rosa Vineyards, Mendoza
Pinot Grigio 2008
Very delicate, white wine with nice acidity. Aromas of ripe pears, apples, melons and tropical notes of pineapple and banana. Greasy, good balance with a long and fresh flavor.
Composition: 100% Pinot Grigio
Origin: Santa Rosa and Maipú vineyards, Mendoza
Malbec Reserva 2007
Full-bodied, complex red wine with sweet tannins. Aromas of ripe figs, plums, blackberries and marmalades. Notes of vanilla, tobacco, coffee and chocolate. Good structure and a long finish.
Composition: 100% Malbec
Origin: Maipú Vineyard, Mendoza
Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2007
Full-bodied, rich red wine with complex aromas of cherries, black cherries and plums. Vanilla, leather, tobacco and spices like black pepper and paprika. Good balance and long finish with sweet tannins.
Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Origin: Maipú Vineyard, Mendoza
Cheers!
