Tasting notes, November 29, 2025; Leftovers

                     Thanksgiving Leftovers

2024 Damien Martin Macon-Verze
On Sale for $20
Maconnais / Southern Burgundy / France
100% Chardonnay
Father and son Robert and Damien Martin manage their 50 acres of vines spread across a number of appellations in the Maconnais. The Macon Verze is fermented and matured in 90% stainless steel and 10% French oak barrels.
2022 Sartarelli Balciana
On Sale for $48
Castello di Jesi / Marche / Italy
100% Verdicchio
Harvested in mid-November, the grapes for the Balciana bottling are known to achieve 14.5-15.5% alcohol. This late harvest wine, while technically dry, is notable for its concentration and exotic persona.
2023 Ca’ la Bionda Valpolicella Classico
On Sale for $20
Valpolicella / Veneto / Italy
70% Corvina, 20% Corvione, 10% Molinara
Ca’ la Bionda’s Valpolicella Classico is sourced from hillside vineyards in the traditional zone for Valpolicella. The wine is fermented in stainless steel prior to 5 months additional refinement in tank.
2021 Fonterutoli Chianti Classico
On Sale for $22
Chianti Classico / Tuscany / Italy
90% Sangiovese, 5% Colorino, 5% Malvasia Nera
Sourced from seven different sites located within Chianti Classico, Fonterutoli spends 12 months aging in French oak barrels. The 2021 showcases the ripeness of the vintage.
2021 Patz & Hall Sonoma Coast
On Sale for $36
Sonoma Coast / California / US1
00% Pinot Noir
A classic reading of rich, ripe Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, Patz & Hall’s 2021 leads with intense red fruit and spice. All the fruit is sorted both in the vineyard and again at the winery prior to crush.
2012 Grand Puy Ducasse Prelude
On Sale for $35
Pauillac / Bordeaux  / France
55% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon
Prelude is the second label of the fabled Grand Puy Ducasse, a classified growth with parcels located nearby Mouton and Lafite Rothschild. The wine is aged in French oak, a portion of which is new.