Ancona's Thursday Night Six Wine Tasting with Lieb Cellars

Drink local! Please join Ancona's Wines Thursday, June 19th at 7:30pm, as we welcome Lieb Cellar's brand ambassador, Madison Fender, to Ancona's Thursday Night Six w/ Mitch & Codey. Lieb Cellars is a sustainably farmed vineyard located on the North Fork of Long Island. Their commitment to delivering high quality, local, estate grown wines is reflected throughout their impressive portfolio. We cannot get enough of their vivacious and energetic wines! This free tasting event takes place at Ancona's Wines in Ridgefield. To RSVP please call (203)544-8958 or contact jackie@anconaswines.com.

Tasting highlights at Ancona's Thursday Night Six include these fabulous local wines:

2010 Lieb Cellars Blanc de Blanc was named as a top American Sparkling Wine by Wine Spectator. This 93 Point brut sparkler boasts comes alive with delicate, refreshing, tiny bubbles, which creates opportunity for classic pairings with caviar, oysters, and smoked fish, or with rich desserts like chocolate mousse, and creme brulee.

2012 Reserve Pinot Blanc is fermented entirely in stainless steel tanks to display the true varietal character featuring notes of lemongrass, lime zest, and rose petals. As the wine opens, notes of pear and honey begin to emerge. The palate remains crisp and vibrant with elegant balance. After a finish of star fruit and green apple, there is a touch of sea spray.

2013 Lieb Cellars Bridge Lane Rose is Light-bodied, dry rosé wine with jolly rancher, strawberryand rosemary flavors.

2012 Bridge Lane Red Blend is a medium-bodied, dry red wine black cherry, cedar and spice flavors. 46% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Petit Verdot, and 5% Malbec.

2008 Lieb Cellars Merlot Reserve is rich with plum, black cherry and cedar that comes through a smooth, supple mouth-feel, finished with soft, round tannins. While delicious to drink now, it should age well for many years.

2012 Bridge Lane Merlot Blanc is made from the red Merlot grape, the fruit is harvested early in the season and delicately crushed to extract the most concentrated juice. The juice has no contact with the red skins of the grape, resulting in the wine's light color. It shows bright grapefruit and lemongrass aromas accented by flavors of citrus and apple with a crisp finish and racy acidity.