Tasting notes, February 22, 2025; Southern Rhone Valley

                    Southern Rhône Valley 2022 Alary Grange Daniel BlancOn Sale for $17.99 Southern Rhône Valley / France100% RoussanneThe vines for La Grange Daniel are roughly 15 years of age and planted in a mixture of clay and stones. The organic grapes are all hand harvested early in the morning with every step taken to preserve the[…]

Tasting notes, 2/15/25; Burgundy

                    Burgundy 2021 Charles Audoin AligoteOn Sale for $34.99 Marsannay / Côte de Nuits / France100% AligoteSourced from a vineyard planted in 1923, this lithe, steely Aligote was aged for 12 months in large barrels prior to bottling. The village of Marsannay is the northernmost reach of the Côte de Nuits. 2022 Bachey Legros Saint MartinOn[…]

Tasting notes, 2/8/25; New Arrivals

                     New Arrivals 2023 Donnhoff WeissburgunderOn Sale for $23.99 Nahe / Germany100% Pinot BlancSourced from vineyards with a strong volcanic influence, Donnhoff’s Pinot Blanc is fermented in large oak casks before spending 4 months resting in neutral oak barrels. The result is a clean, fresh style of Pinot Blanc with surprising weight.  2021 De Moor AligotéOn[…]

Tasting notes, February 1, 2025; Classic French

                     Classic French 2022 Luneau-Papin La Grange Vieilles VignesOn Sale for $21.99 Muscadet / Loire Valley / France100% Melon de BourgogneThe southerly exposed La Grange vineyard was planted in 1974 and yields this concentrated Muscadet. The wine is aged for 7 months on its lees in glass lined tanks.  2023 Curveux Macon-FuisseOn Sale for $19.99 Fuisse[…]

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[…]