Leo Bortolotto
Hospitality industry professional Leo Bortolotto has worked in the realm of fine wine and food for more than a decade. He spent several years in Europe learning the finer points of pairing European cuisine with the ideal complement of wine. He shared his passion for the culture by leading rafts of tourists in exploring renown and rare Italian wineries. Leo’s decision to relocate to his adopted home of Denver, Colorado was with the intention of realizing his vision for an eclectic and customer-focused wine boutique. This venture, a retail wine shop in the Lower Highland community of downtown Denver, is a journey every wine lover must make.
Website URL: http://www.amendment21wines.com
Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon
You've got your big hat, your seersucker suit, and your pastel-colored dress. You're headed to a party to watch the 138th annual running of the Kentucky Derby; what more do you need? Bourbon, of course! And not just any Bourbon....Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon.
"The finest bourbon in the world comes from a single barrel. That's the way Colonel Albert B. Blanton first bottled his private reserve bourbon nearly a century ago. Personally tasting and choosing each barrel, these barrels were reserved and bottled for ambassadors, dignitaries, family and friends becoming the world's first single barrel bourbon."
We suggest you drink it straight with just a few droplets of spring water, but Derby traditionalists might appreciate this mint julep recipe:
2 Cups sugar
2 Cups water
Sprigs of fresh mint
Crushed ice
Blanton's Single Barrel Kentucky Bourbon
Silver Julep Cups
No Derby Party is complete without the Mint Julep which has been the traditional beverage of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby for nearly a century.
Make a simple syrup by boiling sugar and water together for five minutes. Cool and place in a covered container with six or eight sprigs of fresh mint, then refrigerate overnight. Make one julep at a time by filling a julep cup with crushed ice, adding one tablespoon mint syrup and two ounces of Blanton's Kentucky Bourbon. Stir rapidly with a spoon to frost the outside of the cup. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon $58.99/ 750 ml.
A Merlot dominated pink gem with raspberry and red currant, with a dose of creaminess and hints of white and brown baking spices. $13.99
A Chardonnay packed with pear, apple and citrus aromas that show exceptional depth and body. Offering rich flavors of green apple and lemon, surrounded by clean, crisp lingering finish. $16.99
This red Sancerre offers the olfactory sensors aromas of bright red fruit with a subtle undercurrent of chalk; hints of ove-ripe raspberry are also present. On the palate, the wine has very little weight with flavors of eucalyptus and red cherries. This Sancerre would pair wonderfully with light to medium dishes such as roast pork tenderloin, grilled salmon, sausage, French saucisson (salami), and medium-bodied cheeses. $20.99
This delicate Pinot Noir shines in the glass with a bright burgundy color. The nose detects cold cherry fruit aromas with a slight earthiness, reminiscent of freshly turned soil. Spiced plum and bright berry flavors abound, wrapped delicately in a light body with high acidity. Serve this pinot noir with grilled salmon steaks, beef bourguignon, roast pork tenderloin, and pasta with red sauce. $15.99
Are you a cycling enthusiast? We are. We like cycling so much, we decided to sponsor a local cycling club.
Local Velo is a Denver based cycling team, conceived by a handful of local, small business owners who thought a cycling team would be a perfect vehicle to promote their businesses and the sport. L/V is an alternative approach to team sponsorship with a goal of creating a group which serves as a rolling billboard and ambassadors for local business.
Fellow sponsors include: Basil Doc's Pizza; Pablo's Coffee; Rise and Shine; Locomotive Services Inc.; Sports Optical; City Velo; South American Wine Importers; Studio Como; YAME Yoga All Can Enjoy.
For more information, check out our website: www.localvelo.com
Join Grant Farm's CSA Program Today!
Amendment XXI is proud to announce our second year serving as a pick up point for Grant Family Farms Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program.
Purchasing a CSA share entitles you to a weekly portion of organic, locally grown produce during the farm's six month season. One day each week from June through the first week of December, pick up your food while you pick up your wine! Grant Farms has even partnered with 3 local cheese makers and a bread baker so you can add much more to your order. We'll help you pair what works best with it all! If you're interested in eating healthy and supporting the local agriculture movement, you should definitely join Grant Farms' CSA program! Sign up online at www.grantfarms.com or contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with questions.
To sweeten the deal, Amendment XXI will offer a 10% discount on wine purchases when you pick up your farm-fresh veggies!
"FIRST, winemakers poured their vintages into bottles and corked them. Then they lost the corks and added screw tops. Then they lost the bottles and sold wine in boxes, next to beer and pretzels at supermarkets. And now, winemakers seeking some pop are canning wine."
By BONNIE TSUI, New York Times, Published: December 6, 2011
The Infinite Monkey Theorem's Sparkling Black Muscat uses grapes sourced from Colorado's western slope and delivers aromas of litchi fruit, cinnamon, strawberry, and rose petal. A touch of sweetness makes this a fun carbonated wine to enjoy cold while at the pool, listening to jazz at City Park, or just hanging out on the patio! $6.99 / 375 Ml can
