Tasting notes, September 29, 2024, New Arrivals for Fall

                     New Arrivals

2023 Denthis
Stamnaki

On Sale for $13.60
Peloponnese / Greece
100% Assyrtiko
Sourced from 30+ year-old vineyards planted in a combination of clay and rock, the Denthis Stamnaki offers a bit more weight than the typical Assyrtiko. Stamnaki translates as “wine jug”, an ode to this simply produced indigenous varietal of Greece.
2022 Pinon Sec
On Sale for $26.40
Vouvray / Loire Valley / France
100% Chenin Blanc
The 2022 Pinon Sec possesses very low residual sugar and showcases pear and lemon flavors in perfect balance. The broad, concentrated texture and crisp acids of this wine ensure that it will continue to delight over a number of years.
2022 Schafer Frohlich
Blanc de NoirO
n sale for $29.99
Nahe / Germany
100% Pinot Noir
Only 500 cases of this unique Blanc de Noir have been produced from 25-40 year-old vineyards planted in volcanic soil. The wine is made like a white wine with direct press (no maceration) and immediate removal of the skins.
2022 BernabelevaCamino de Navaherreros
On Sale for $15.99
Vinos de Madrid / Spain
90% Garnacha,10% Tempranillo
Created mostly from old Grenache vines planted in a combination of sand and granite, the Camino is the introduction to the house style of Bernabeleva. Juicy and fresh, there is an underlying structure and elegance to this wine which makes it stand out from many of its Garnacha peers from elsewhere in Spain.
2020 Braves Regnie
On sale for $17.99
Regnie-Durette /Beaujolais / France
100% Gamay
The Braves vineyards are south facing and produce very ripe Gamay grapes that are fermented and aged in stainless steel. The vines are 45+ years of age and planted in the typical pink granite of the area.
2022 Alessandria Barbera d’Alba
On Sale for $22.40
Verduno / Piedmont / Italy
100% Barbera
Sourced from two single estate vineyards located in the hamlet of Verduno, Alessandria fashions a vibrant example of Barbera. The wine is fermented in stainless steel using indigenous yeast prior to aging in tank for 6 months.