Community Corner
Westchase Wine of the Week: Lapostolle "Casa" 2009 Merlot
Every Thursday we bring you a Westchase wine proprietor's Pick of the Week. Each selection will be a bottle you can find here in the neighborhood for under $25.
Lapostolle "Casa" 2009 Merlot
Where can I buy it in Westchase?
Price: $25
Flavor notes/description: With a deep burgundy/purple color, Casa is 85 percent merlot but is actually a blend of these other red grapes: malbec, petit syrah and petit verdot — and it's full of red fruit and sweet spices. "There's a llitle oakiness, which is why I really like it," says Blend manager Dung To. "This is a very heavy red; it's actually a wine I enjoy as a nightcap."
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Food pairing suggestions: Dung reccomends pairing this "big" merlot with an entree of red meat. Blend doesn't serve food, but not to worry. , along with several other areas restuarants, delivers here until 2 a.m. — why not order an appetizer of beef carpaccio or sliders to share al fresco with friends?
Heard it through the grapevine: Be sure to "Like" Blend on Facebook. Here you'll find updates on their weekly specials like Tannin Tuesdays and Westchase Wednesdays (25 percent off your entire bill for those with a Westchase area code), as well as their upcoming annual charity golf expo held in November.