Tasting notes, March 2, 2024; New World Delights

                    New World Values

2023 Craggy Range
Te Muna

On Sale for $20
Martinborough / North Island / New Zealand
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Sourced from the north island of New Zealand, the Te Muna showcases the denser side of Sauvignon Blanc. Not so grassy, instead we are met with intense citrus fruit ranging from lemon to orange.
2023 De Wetshof Limestone
On Sale for $16
Robertson / South Africa
100% Chardonnay
Stainless steel aged and matured, the Limestone Hill bottling expresses the dense clay soils of its origin. Rich and opulent, this wine proves Chardonnay doesn’t need oak, just ripeness and concentration.
2022 Torbreck
Woodcutter’s

On Sale for $20
Barossa Valley / South Australia / Australia
100% Semillon
Rich and waxy, this stainless steel fermented and aged Semillon shows off the weight and balance of the varietal perfectly. Try pairing this with spicy cuisine of any nature.
2020 Natte Valleij Cinsault
On Sale for $17.60
Coastal Region / South Africa
100% Cinsault
Sourced from very old vines (50-140 years of age), the Natte Valleij Cinsault offers an expressive nose of fresh cut flowers, strawberry and cherry. The wine is fermented and aged in a combination of concrete and used oak.
2021 La Follette Primeros
On Sale for $24.99
Sonoma County / California / US
100% Pinot Noir
Classic North Coast Pinot Noir, the Primeros shows off cherry fruit and a hint of wood spice. The Primeros name refers to the farmers who first cared for the land in Sonoma County along the mission trail.
2021 Painted Fields Curse of Knowledge
On Sale for $20
Sierra Foothills / California / US
77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, 7% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot
The Curse of Knowledge wins you over with its silky texture, which possesses notable length and depth. It is a red equally suited for entertaining a crowd or as a weeknight happy hour selection capable of effortlessly transitioning to the dinner table.