Shark Week 2014 started this past Sunday so what better way to watch than with local beverages from Nantucket. My choices are from Nantucket Vineyard and Cisco Brewers, which collaborated in 1997 to found Triple Eight Distillery on Nantucket Island.
The founders of Triple Eight Distillery, Dean and Melissa Long, first started their winery by trying to grow grapes on the island. After many unsuccessful years, they made the switch to importing their grapes from vineyards in Central Valley California, Yakima Valley, Washington State and Long Island, New York. Without the restriction of New England weather, Dean is able to solely focus on the fermentation and production aspect of wine-making. Thus, creating unique and local wines such as my first pick for Shark Week...Nantucket Vineyard Pinot Gris.
The Pinot Gris grapes are aged for a year in stainless steel tanks which result in a crisp, light-bodied wine. It appears a honey blonde with light pink undertones in the glass. On the nose, there are hints of peaches, green apple and kiwi melon. It is dry, vibrant and slightly fruity on the palate with a lemongrass finish.
My second drink of choice for Shark Week is the latest release from Cisco Brewers, Shark Tracker Light Lager. Click here for my review from a previous post on this new shark themed Nantucket brew.
Do you have any drink traditions for Shark Week? Have a great day!
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