Tasting notes, July 4, 2026; Wines for Grilling

                    Grilling

2024 Clos Henri Otira
On Sale for $24
Marlborough / New Zealand
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Produced by a Sancerre grower (Herni Bourgeois), Clos Henri Otira is a pure expression of Marlborough. Crisp and leading with acidity, there is a balance found here that is unusual for the genre.
2025 Schloss Gobelsburg Cistercien Rose
On Sale for $20
Kamptal / Austria
Zweigelt, St Laurent, Pinot Noir
Schloss Gobelsberg is the modern-day winery located on a site that was originally founded by monks in the early 1000’s. The Cistercien Rose is created from multiple cool sites spread throughout the Kamptal. 
2024 Pradeaux Vesprée
On Sale for $44
Bandol / Provence / France
100% Mourvedre
A special cuvee honoring Bandol’s most important cultivar: Mourvedre. The Vespree is aged for 12 months in large oak cask and concrete egg, promoting aeration and softening of the varietal’s tannins.
2022 Andrew Will Involuntary Commitment
On Sale for $22
Columbia Valley / Washington / US
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Andrew Will’s entry level cuvee, Involuntary Commitment impresses with its depth of flavor and overall balance. The wine was fermented using native yeast and aged for about 10 months in neutral barrels. 
2023 Tablas Creek Patelin Rouge
On Sale for $28
Paso Robles / California / US 
45% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 23% Mourvedre, 2% Counoise
Fresh and fruit-driven, the Patelin Rouge is a thoughtful blend incorporating fruit from about a dozen growers. Aged briefly in 1500 gallon neutral wood.
2023 Pedrosal CrianzaOn Sale for $28Ribera del Duero / Spain
100% Tempranillo
Sourced from 35 year-old Tinto Fino vines, Pedrosal Crianza is a classic take on Ribera del Duero. The wine is aged for 18 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels followed by 6 months in bottle prior to release.