What Grape is That Again?
2020 Quinta da Raza Dom Diogo On Sale for $10.99 | Basto, Vinho Verde/ Portugal 100% Azal Vinho Verde is typically produced from a field blend of varietals planted in this Northern Portugese outpost. This 100% Azal breaks with traditional composition while maintaining the crisp refreshment for which the region is known. |
2017 Muller-Catoir Scheurebe Trocken On sale for $24.99 | Haardt, Pfalz / Germany 100% Scheurebe Intense aromas of petrol mingle with white fruit flavors in this Scheurebe, a speciality of the Pfalz region. Reminiscent of Riesling with just a bit less acidity, Scheurebe is a great match to spicy cuisine. |
2020 Abbazia Novacella Kerner On sale for $19.99 2019 Clos Cibonne Cuvee Vignettes On sale for $34.99 | Valle Isarco, Alto Adige / Italy 100% Kerner Kerner is packed with tropical fruit aromas and flavors. Novacella is perhaps the most famous producer of the varietal, managing to balance the inherent ripeness of the grape with proper acidity. Cotes de Provence/ France 100% Tibouren Tibouren is unlike any other red grape found in Provence. Floral and complex, time spent under “flor” adds even more dimension to this unique Rose. |
2018 Tascante Ghiaia Nera On sale for $17.99 | Etna, Sicilia / Italy 100% Nerello Mascalese Nerello Mascalese is compared to Pinot Noir quite often, however, it is clearly its own animal. Elegant and fruity at once, it also adds a fair amount of minerality. |
2016 Bussola Ca’ del Laito Ripasso On sale for $26.99 | Valpolicella, Veneto / Italy Corvina/Corvione Passed over the spent lees of Amarone, Ripasso represents a more fresh example of the lightly bitter Corvina varietal. Rich and dense with a savory character. |