Tasting notes, December 2, 2023; Winter Warmers

                     Winter Warmers 2020 Thibaud Boudignon Anjou BlancOn Sale for  $36 Anjou / Loire Valley / France100% Chenin BlancThibaud Boudignon is a Bordeaux native who found his way to the Anjou back in 2007. Since that time, he has become one of the most well-regarded producers of dry Chenin Blanc in the appellation. 2021 Chalk Hill[…]

Tasting notes, November 25, 2023; Leftovers

                     Leftovers 2021 Villargeau Giennois BlancOn Sale for $16 Coteaux du Giennois / Loire Valley / France 100% Sauvignon BlancThe Coteaux du Giennois appellation is located to the north and east of the more famous communes of Sancerre and Pouilly Fume. The recipe here is the same, chalky soils, Sauvignon grapes and stainless steel winemaking. 2019 Coulaudin-Bussy[…]

Tasting notes, Nov. 18, 2023; Wines for Thanksgiving

                     Thanksgiving 2022 Tan Fruit Petit Tan FruitOn Sale for $21.99 Willamette Valley / Oregon / US100% ChardonnayA determined effort to produce Chardonnay at its new world best sans excessive oak aging or overripeness. As the name suggests, this is just right, ripe Chardonnay. 2021 Lafond Roc Epine Sale for $16.99 Lirac / Southern Rhône Valley[…]

Tasting notes, November 11, 2023; Brand New Spain

                     Brand New Spain 2022 Lagar de Costa AlbarinoOn Sale for $20 Salnes / Rias Baixas / Spain100% AlbarinoSourced from nine separate plots of estate vineyards, the vines employed here average 30 years of age. Aged for three months on its fine lees in stainless steel tank, the resulting wine showcases subtle tropical fruits and distinct[…]

Tasting notes, Nov. 4, 2023; Fresh for Fall

                     Fresh for Fall 2022 Puianello Ancestrale Bianco On Sale for $18.40 Colli de Scandiano e Canossa / Emilia Romagna / Italy100% SpergolaAt first glance the Puianello Ancestrale Bianco presents as a fun, straight forward, lightly sparkling white. However, underneath the bright white fruits one is able to detect minerality and a subtle toastiness. 2022 Brooks[…]