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The Federalist Zinfandel

Considered the one truly American grape, The Federalist Zinfandel showcases this varietal in all its glory. Coming out of the Dry Creek Valley where the hang time for the grape can be longer than is typical, this wine gives the maturity and robustness of the fruit center stage.

This Zinfandel is rich, full-bodied, and smooth. It has bright, ripe berry characteristics, with blackberry and black cherry being the predominant notes. The Federalist is very well balanced and mouth filling with a lasting finish. Only 2, 570 cases of this delicious Zinfandel were produced.

Great for quaffing alone, it will also pair well with a cheese and charcuterie plate of bolder meats and cheeses as well as with the Italian Meatballs in sauce or the Italian Meatball flatbread.

A Little About Viognier

Viognier is one of the lesser known white varietals. Once grown almost exclusively in the hills above the Rhone River in France, the grape has now spread to California and Australia. In fact, today the best Viogniers are those produced in California.

Viognier produces a fairly soft wine wine that is low in acidity and medium-bodied. It offers a fragrant nose that is reminiscent of peach blossoms. It is a dry wine, but with enough fruit to give it a hint of sweetness on the palate. Viognier pairs well with medium bodied cheeses and with dishes that are both sweet and savory.

If you tend to like sweeter wines, Viognier is a great stepping stone toward a varietal that is a bit drier. Riesling lovers enjoy it as an alternative, and it is a pleasant sipping wine on a sunny afternoon.

We have brought in a new Malbec out of Mendoza, Argentina, of course. The Filus 2008 Malbec is made from grapes grown in a rocky soil with a layer of clay. This results in vines that have a low yield of fruit but with concentrated flavor. The Filus Malbec is bright ruby red and gives flavors of blackberry on the palate with a slight hint of licorice. The wine is supple in the mouth with a lingering finish. This Malbec is rich enough to drink on its own, but it will also pair well with bolder cheeses and will make a great accompaniment to a charcuterie plate.

Naked Grape Wine Bar not only offers a select wine list of boutique and limited production wines, we also seek out interesting craft beers. Here are a few of our new additions.

When the Winter is over, Spring is nature's way of saying "hey, let's party!" Spring Fling is how we welcome the warmer weather and spirits. Spring Fling Copper Ale strikes a perfect balance between the malty flavor of special German barley and the zesty spice of fresh American hops that results in a delicious, extremely easy to drink brew. The exquisite blend creates a harbinger of the new season with a delicate hop aroma which delivers a perfect pairing for your Spring Fever. Handcrafted from a unique blend of malts, Spring Fling Ale is a perfectly balanced copper ale that delivers a crisp and refreshing taste with subtle hints of nuts and honey. The arrival of Spring Fling means Winter has passed and Summer is right around the corner.

A LITTLE JUJU VOODOO - Fresh ginger kisses the lithe malty body, copulating with the hop in this pale ale ancestor. Emancipate yourself from the dead of winter, none but the vernal equinox can free the light. A refreshing frivolity. Hey mon. Shuccha fwangaa! Better a witch doctor than a trouble maker. Quit yor' bitchin' an' get to witchin'.

#9 - Not quite pale ale, it's a beer cloaked in secrecy. An ale whose mysterious and unusual palate will swirl across your tongue and ask more questions than it answers. A sort of dry, crisp, refreshing, not-quite pale ale. #9 is really impossible to describe because there's never been anything else quite like it.