Tasting notes, June 21, 2015; Grillin’ & Chillin’

                     Grilling

2020 SaoumaInopia
On Sale for $19.99
Côtes-du-Rhône Villages / Southern Rhône Valley / France
Mostly Grenache Blanc, with Roussanne, Marsanne, Viognier, Bourboulenc, Clairette
Sourced from relatively young vines, the Saouma family produce this densely packed white Rhône offers aromas of crushed stone and orchard fruit. The wine was fermented and aged in a combination of 500L cask and 1600L cement eggs.
2023 Ostatu Rosado
On Sale for $15.99
Alavesa / Rioja / Spain
70% Tempranillo, 27% Garnacha, 3% Viura
Ostatu Rosado is fermented in stainless steel using only native yeasts. This is a modern style of Rioja Rosado with an emphasis on bright fruit and refreshing acid.
2022 Fenouillet Terres Blanches
On Sale for $19.99
Beaumes de Venise / Southern Rhône Valley / France
50% Grenache, 40% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre
Sourced from steep, terraced vineyards, the Terres Blanches showcases the cooler climate side of the Southern Rhone. The finished wine spends 11 months in concrete tanks prior to bottling.
2021 Whitrow Shiraz
On Sale for $13.99
Barossa Valley / South Australia
100% Shiraz
The family owned Whitrow Vineyards produces this textbook example of Barossa Shiraz. Plush and full, the Whitrow offers aromas and flavors of blue and red fruits along with a hint of black pepper.

2020 Juan Gil Tinto Azul
On Sale for $31.99

Jumilla / Spain
60% Monastrell, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah
This densely textured wine is sourced from the very warm southeastern corner of Spain. Rich, intense and full fruited, the Gil Tinto exudes sun baked charm.


2023 Cherrier Blanc
On Sale for $23.99

Sancerre / Loire Valley / France
100% Sauvignon Blanc
The Cherrier family has been farming in the Sancerre appellation for three generations. The 2023 Blanc is a classic take on the genre, mineral driven and balanced by delicate white fruits.
2017 Ernesto Catena Tahuan
On Sale for $14.99
Mendoza / Argentina
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Sourced from four different vineyards located in Mendoza, this broad shouldered Cabernet is aged in a combination of French (70%) and American (30%) oak barrels which are one or two years old.
2022 Coudoulet Rouge
On Sale for $31.99
Côtes-du-Rhône / Southern Rhône Valley / France
40% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 30% Mourvedre, 10% Cinsault
Coudoulet is fermented and aged in large, neutral oak casks and intended for consumption upon release and over the following 10 years or so thereafter. The wine always leads with a savory tone, backed by perfectly ripe red and black fruit.
2022 Boekenhoutskloof Chocolate Block
On Sale for $29.99
Swartland / South Africa
Mostly Syrah with Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Viognier
Fermented using native yeasts, this big, bold red is aged for 12-14 months in French oak barrels. The resulting wine features an exotic nose and a full palate which delivers red and black fruit flavors.

2015 Hecht & Bannier Rouge
On Sale for $31.99

Bandol / Provence / France
80% Mourvedre, 10% Grenache, 10% Cinsault
Aged for a total of 26 months prior to release, the Hecht & Bannier Bandol is a classic take on this beautiful seaside appellation. This wine is just approaching maturity and will continue to evolve over the next 5 – 10 years.