Tasting notes, January 10, 2026; Fresh for the New Year

                    Fresh for the New Year

2024 Almondo Bricco delle Ciliegie
On Sale for $24
Roero / Langhe / Italy
100% Arneis
Sourced from the village of Monta, Roero, Almondo’s Arneis is the product of 50+ year-old vines planted in primarily sandy soils. The resulting wine expresses minerality and striking citrus fruit. 
2023 Pinon Bon Pinon
On Sale for $36
Vouvray / Loire Valley / France
100% Chenin Blanc
Bon Pinon is produced from Chenin Blanc vines planted just after World War II in the black flint soils of northeast Vouvray. Fermented using native yeasts and aged for 12 months in very old casks.
2024 Grand Veneur Champauvins Blanc
On Sale for $20
Côtes-du-Rhône / Southern Rhône Valley / France
100% Viognier
This Cotes-du-Rhone Blanc emanates from vines planted in sand and clay just outside the Chateâuneuf-du-Pape border. The wine is fermented and aged in stainless steel in order to maintain the vibrant aromatics present.
2022 Moreau Sous Montot
On Sale for $30
Bourgogne / Côte de Beaune / France
100% Pinot Noir
Situated near the village of Santenay, the vineyard plot employed for Sous Montot benefits from its western exposure and limestone soils. All of the farming here is sustainable and all the grapes are hand harvested and subjected to a rigorous selection process.
2022 Mannino Rosso
On Sale for $25
Etna / Sicily / Italy
95% Nerello Mascalese, 5% Nerello Capuccio
Sourced from sandy, volcanic vineyards, Mannino’s Etna Rosso was aged for 12 months in large casks. The vineyards are located on the north side of the Etna volcano.
2021 Boscarelli Vino Nobile
On Sale for $36
Montepulciano / Tuscany / Italy
85% Sangiovese, 15% Canaiolo, Mammolo, Colorino
Since 1962 and over the course of three generations the Corradi-Ferrari family has taken two small, abandoned farms and transformed them into a thriving wine estate producing around 100,000 bottles annually.