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Bergström “Cumberland Reserve” 2006 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR

In Scottsdale, Arizona there is a wonderful, new privately owned restaurant called Canal. The name reflects its overlook of the stylish and hip Canal area with a contemporary loft-like lounge environ, featuring the combined influences of haute cuisine and haute couture. The space showcases the fashionable cuisine of Executive Chef Justin Beckett, larger than life runway videos, dramatic drapery and an illuminated serpentine catwalk… for those daring enough to publicly strut their stuff. Risqué, amused by anything haute couture, was amused by not only the concept of the restaurant, but also, the wine selection presented by our accomplished server, Michala, and at her experienced recommendation, chose the Bergström

The visuals deliver the Rubyist of red that fades into light cherry towards the edge of the liquid. First scents exude striking and prevalent dusty stone developing into red luscious cherry, ripe strawberry, sweet spice and cola that ultimately dominate the other scents. A beautiful long ending tantalizes the senses with ripened cherries, black pepper, wild strawberry and more of the stony dry minerality. Risqué recommends that this wine be decanted to illuminate the subtle flavors more quickly.

Risqué and LUSHES enjoyed not only the vogue wine but paired it with a vast array of stylish cuisine such as saucy Garlic Parmesan fries, Crab Spring Rolls, Lobster, shrimp & Truffled Enchiladas, Roasted Meatballs and Asian Chicken Taquitos.

Multiple bottles of this lusty libation were swirled, swished and swallowed by Risqué’s fashion forward entourage before their evening ended with paparazzi and fanfare… Look!!! Isn’t that Marc! Tre Chic!

Alcohol 14.2% ($45)

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