Tasting notes, January 17, 2026; Red Blends

                    Red Blends

2023 Regis Forey Passetoutgrains
On Sale for $30
Cote d’Or / France
50% Pinot Noir, 50% Gamay
The classic burgundy field blend, Passetoutgrains combines the finesse and filigree of Pinot Noir with the rustic fruit of Gamay. Regis Forey’s example is from an interplanted vineyard
2020 De Monaco & Holland Rosso di Todi
On Sale for $30
Umbria / Italy
80% Sangiovese, 10% Colorino, 10% Malvasia Nera
From the relatively lesser-known Umbria region of Italy, this unique take on Sangiovese offers all the bright cherry aromas and flavors one expects along with a distinctly earthy character.
2022 CrastoTinto
On Sale for $15
Douro / Portugal
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca
Produced from the traditional grape varietals of the Port region, Crasto’s Douro Tinto is aged in a combination of stainless steel (85%) and French oak barrels (15%). The resulting wine is full framed and fruit leading.
2022 Roubine Gigondas
On Sale for $32
Gigondas / Southern Rhône Valley / France
70% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre
Sourced from 40 year-old vines, Roubine’s Gigondas was aged in a combination of concrete tanks and demi-muid (medium sized barrels). The soil here is clay and limestone.
2021 Muga Reserva 
On Sale for $32
Rioja / Spain
Tempranillo, Mazuelo, Garnacha, Graciano
Aged for 24 months in barrel and 12 months in bottle prior to release, Muga’s Reserva is a reference point for the Rioja category. The soils here are predominantly clay.
2022 Cocodrilo Corte
On Sale for $28
Mendoza / Argentina
72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec, 1% Syrah
Sourced from vines planted at up to 4800 feet of elevation, Corte is a freshly styled, full bodied Cabernet blend. The wine was aged for 15 months in French oak barrels of which 14% were new.