City Social Magazine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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25 Wines from the LSU Alumni Association's Geaux Vineyards label were awarded two Silver Awards from Tasting Magazine. Both the Cabernet Sauvignon (14% ABV) and Chardonnay (13.5% ABV) were given 87 points and rated as Highly Recommended by the magazine. The Cab is noted for its fruity and juicy texture with flavors of Craisins, sour cherries, nuts and a hint of molasses and pairs well with beef stew, lasagna and beef kabobs. Reviewers called it "a rock solid cabernet with nice tangy fruit and balanced oak." The Chardonnay (2015) is noted as fruity and smooth with a savory feel that reminds the palate of Clementine and pairs well with chicken, Chilean sea bass and lobster. The bottom line review said, "A snappy, well-rounded chardonnay sipper." Both wine vintages come from the California Central Coast. Geaux Vineyard wines, produced by MACH Flynt Inc., were blended especially by Master of Wines DC Flynt of Lake Charles, La. Proceeds from sale to the distributor above costs are donated back to the LSU Alumni Association to aid with the organiza- tion's philanthropic mission of supporting LSU. Both were launched in June 2016 and have quick- ly grown in popularity across the Gulf South region. Available at more than 200 retail outlets across Louisiana, and Texas, they can be ordered from Republic National distributor and are available in 44 states. For more information on Geaux Vineyards wine and how to find them or get them into your local outlets, visit the web page http://lsualumni.org/new and click the Geaux Vineyards link in the left frame. Distributed by Republic National Distributing Company GEAUX VINEYARDS 2015 CHARDONNAY, CENTRAL COAST 87 POINTS; SILVER MEDAL WINNER "Light golden yellow color. Aromas and flavors of roasted apples and pears, nut brittle, and oak spice with a silky, bright, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a smooth, refreshing, medium-length clementine finish with fine, well-integrated, fruit tannins and a suggestion of oak. A snappy, well rounded chardonnay sipper" – tastings.com GEAUX VINEYARDS 2014 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, CENTRAL COAST 87 POINTS, SILVER MEDAL WINNER "Dark dusty garnet color. Toasty, fruity aromas and flavors of honeyed raisin toast and nut brittle with a silky, tangy, fruity medium-to-full body and a smooth, interesting, medium-length craisin, sour cherry, nuts, and hint of molasses finish with soft, chewy tannins and light oak. A rock solid cabernet with nice tangy fruit and balanced oak" – tastings.com HELP US GEAUX FOR THE GOLD IN SALES! Visit lsualumni.org and click on the Geaux Vineyards Wine banner to find a retailer near you Proudly Celebrates Receiving SILVER MEDALS and BEST BUY Ratings! -TASTINGS MAGAZINE GEAUX V I N E YA R D S t astings m agazine l auds Geaux Vineyards w ith t wo s ilver a wards By John W. Grubb