Tasting notes, January 25, 2025; Wines from Spain

                     Spain 2022 Revalo Casamaro Tres OlmosOn Sale for $17.99 Rueda / Castilla y Leon / Spain100% VerdejoSourced from 130 year-old vines planted in sandy soils, the Tres Olmos spends 6 months on the fine lees prior to bottling. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with native yeasts.  2023 Fefinanes AlbarinoOn Sale for $27.99 Rias Baixas / Galicia /[…]

Tasting notes, January 18, 2025; big bold reds

                     Big, Bold Reds 2022 Saint Damien SelectionOn Sale for $23.99 Vacqueyras / Southern Rhone Valley / France70% Grenache, 30% SyrahRomain Saurel is known for producing some of the most outstanding Gigondas in the appellation. The 2022 Selection is produced from the neighboring village of Vacqueyras from grapes grown by Romain’s uncle. 2021 Oddero NizzaOn Sale[…]

Tasting notes, Jan. 4, 2025; Tour de France

                     Tour de France 2023 Villargeau Giennois BlancOn Sale for $17.60 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.[…]

Tasting notes, December 28, 2024; Sensational Values

                     New Arrivals & Sensational Values 2023 AJ Adam TrockenOn Sale for $22.40 Dhron / Mosel / Germany 100% RieslingSourced from the Dhroner Hofberg vineyard, this dry Riesling is the product of vines planted in slate. The wine is fermented and aged in stainless steel in order to preserve its inherent freshness and verve.  2021 Vieille[…]

Tasting notes, Dec. 18, 2024; Sparkling wines & Champagne

                     Sparkling Wines NV Sommariva ProseccoOn Sale for $20 Veneto / Italy100% GleraSourced from 25 year-old vines planted in rocky clay, Sommariva’s Prosecco is a classically styled Prosecco with white fruit and soft bubbles. The property is located in the famed Conegliano area of the Veneto.  NV Von Winning Sekt Extra BrutOn Sale for $25.99 Deidesheim[…]

Tasting notes, December 14, 2024; Gift wines

                     Gift Wines 2023 Thomas-Labaille L’AuthentiqueOn Sale for $28 Sancerre / Loire Valley / France100% Sauvignon BlancThe “L’Authentique” cuvée is sourced from 15 acres of 25-year-old vines planted in both clay and the famed Kimmeridgian limestone of the zone. The wine is fermented using native yeast before being aged for 4-6 months on the lees (fine[…]

Tasting notes, Dec. 7, 2024; wines of Bordeaux

                     Bordeaux 2023 Arromans BlancOn Sale for $13.99 Entre-Deux-Meres / Bordeaux / France45% Sauvignon Blanc, 45% Sauvignon Gris, 10% ColombardSourced from 35-year-old vines planted on clay and limestone, the Arromans Blanc is aged on its lees for three months. Leading with citrus aromas and flavors, this is lovely as an aperitif. 2016 Cantemerle Grand VinOn Sale[…]

Tasting notes, November 23, 2024, Thanksgiving wines

                     Thanksgiving 2023 Damien Martin Macon-VerzeOn Sale for $17.99 Maconnais / Southern Burgundy / France100% ChardonnayFather and son Robert and Damien Martin manage their 50 acres of vines spread across a number of appellations in the Maconnais. The Macon Verze is fermented and matured in 90% stainless steel and 10% French oak barrels. 2023 Janvier Coteaux[…]