Tasting notes, February 10, 2024; Love the wine you’re with

NV Desire Petit Cremant Rose     
On Sale for $24
Jura / France
100% Pinot Noir
 The Petit family has been farming in the Jura region for over 75 years and have winemaking roots which date back to the 17th century. The Cremant Rose is created from 100% Pinot Noir with the base wine aged in oak barrels.
2022 Moirots Bourgogne Blanc     
On Sale for $22.40
Montagny / Chalonnaise / France
100% Chardonnay
Plump and dominated by aromas and flavors of orchard fruits, the 2022 Moirots Bourgogne Blanc is an ideal match to any poultry dish. The soil here in Montagny is similar to that of Chablis, imparting a keen minerality to this wine.
2020 Ravines ‘White Spring Vineyard’
On Sale for $24
Finger Lakes / New York / US
100% Riesling
Started in 2001, the Ravines Winery is one of the first wineries in the Finger Lakes helmed by a winemaker with formal European training. This dry Riesling showcases the floral characteristics of the varietal and the grape’s naturally high acidity.
2015 Camille Giroud’ Au Cretot‘    
On Sale for $28
Hautes-Côtes de Beaune / France
100% Pinot Noir
Camille Giroud is a small negociant based out of the village of Beaune. The Au Cretot is a wonderful introduction to the house style – rich, textured and packed with red and black fruits.
2020 Cheveau ‘Villa Violettes‘    
On Sale for $19.99
Saint Amour / Beaujolais / France
100% Gamay
Sourced from five parcels planted to 60 year-old Gamay vines, the Villa Violettes is the latest bottling from Domaine Cheveau. Exuberantly fruity and silky textured, this is Cru Beaujolais at its finest.
 2022 Saint Cosme Cotes-du-Rhone Rouge    
On Sale for $15.99
Gard / Rhone Valley / France
100% Syrah
This Cotes-du-Rhone is sourced from vineyards in the cooler Gard department planted in a combination of sand and pebbles which emphasizes the Syrah varietals fresher qualities. Fermented and aged in cement tanks, the focus here is on fruit and spice rather than sinew and tannin – indeed there is a remarkable vibrancy to this rendition.