Beginning in the 1970’s a small group of curious wine producers focused their attention on the unique growing conditions of Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Almost immediately, Pinot Noir was deemed appropriate to be planted in the vineyards that make up what has become a very important American Viticultural Area (AVA). Today, a multitude of other European[…]
West Coast USA 2020 Januick Sagemoor Vnyd, On sale for $19.99 Columbia Valley / Washington State80% SAUVIGNON Blanc, 20% SEMILLONRich and plush, the fresh, citrus elements of this Sauvignon are complimented by the round character added by 20% Semillon. The warm, dry conditions of Columbia Valley allow the tropical tones of Sauvignon Blanc to shine. 2019[…]
2017 Petit-Freylon ‘Cuvée Sarah’ Bordeaux Supérieur On Sale for $14.99 The 2017 Petit Freylon is just the kind of Bordeaux I appreciate – fruity, charming and offering a certain tasteful polish. The wine’s expressive fruit is particularly bright on the nose, emphasizing currants and blackberry. The palate is pleasingly full with cherry and cedar embellished[…]
SINGLE FAMILY ESTATE100 % GRANDE CHAMPAGNEPREMIER CRU DE COGNACCognac, FR Regular price: $199.99 Pre-sale Price: $169.99 The Frapin family has called the area of Charentes in southwest France home since 1270, and this centuries-old dynasty releases only estate-produced and bottled Cognac of the highest caliber. Unlike most commercial bottlings of Cognac that blend various eau[…]
South of France – Rhone & Provence 2020 Domaine Consonniere ViognierOn sale for $15.99 Plan du Rhone, Southern Rhone Valley / France100% VIOGNIERSourced from five year-old vines scattered throughout the Southern Rhone Valley, this balanced, aromatic white is expressive and rich. 2019 Clos Cibonne Rosé “Vignettes”On sale for $35.99 Cotes de Provence Cru Classe /[…]
Tuscany 2019 Fontaleoni Vernaccia On sale for $12.99 San Gimignano, Tuscany / Italy100% VERNACCIALocated to the west of Chianti Classico, San Gimignano is known for the idigienous Vernaccia varietal. The soils here are a combination of mostly sand with some instances of clay imparting distinct mineral characteristics to the resulting wines. 2020 Istine RosatoOn sale for[…]
Another Side of Burgundy 2019 GoisotExogyra VirgulaOn sale for $21.99 St Bris, Yonne / France100% SAUVIGNON BlancThe small appellation of St Bris is known for pungent, racy renditions of Sauvignon Blanc. Goisot is widely regarded as one of the best producers in the zone. 2017 Bitouzet-PrieurLes Grands TerresOn sale for $27.99 Meursault, Côtes de Beaune[…]
Loire Valley 2018 Luneau-PapinClos des AlleesOn sale for $21.99 Muscadet Serve-et-Maine / France100% MELON de BourgogneThis rare, single vineyard Muscadet comes from 40+ year-old vines and ages for 9 months in underground glass tanks. 2020 Gerard BoulaySancerre BlancOn sale for $29.99 Chavignol, Sancerre / France100% SAUVIGNON BlancFermented with only indigenous yeast and bottled with very[…]
Explorer Pack #7: Tuscany The Tuscan wine landscape loosely encompasses the vineyards located between Florence and Rome on the western side of Italy. Dozens of grape varietals call Tuscany home and its communes vary widely in terms of climate and soil depending on their elevation and proximity to the Mediterranean Sea. Winemaking styles are also[…]
Sparkling wine & Champagne NV Lambert de SeysselPetit RoyalOn sale for $19.99 Savoie / France60% MOLETTE, 40% ALTESSEThis light, floral sparkling wine is aged for 10 months on the lees before being bottled and undergoing secondary fermentation. The wine is then aged an additional two years in bottle 2012 ForeauVouvray Brut “Traditionnelle”On sale for $34.99[…]