An Evening of Art, Friends, and Inurrieta Cuatrocientos Crianza

Saturday night was a big art opening for Julian Rodriguez here at the Alonso Building.  If you haven't heard of him or seen his stuff, he is a master ceramicist.  The show was a great success with lots of folks milling about looking at the art, drinking wine, eating food, and buying art.  However, as I was partially in charge of the food, and Pris was working the event neither one of us got to partake in the wine.

Thankfully our friends George and Virginia Gause came down for the opening and brought two bottles of Inurrieta Cuatrocientos 2007 Crianza and a number of cheeses and some crackers.  They had tried the Inurrieta Cuatrocientos at a wine tasting at El Pastor in Pharr, and had fallen in love with the wine.  After trying it, it was easy to see why.

The Inurrieta Cuatrocientos is a light Spanish wine that is a mix of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Graciano.  It has a crisp fruity nose with lots of bite.  On the palate this Crianza is smooth with a strong fruit flavor.  This is a well balanced wine who's rounded tannins provide a smooth slightly spicy finish.  The Inurrieta Cuatrocientos paired excellently with a trio of cheeses, and was great to drink all on its own.

As far as price and where to get it, I'm not sure. I would recommend it if you happen to be having dinner at El Pastor in Pharr, and they have it available. For more information on Inurrieta you can visit: http://www.bodegainurrieta.com/