Tasting Notes; Winter Wines, Jan. 19, 2019

2017 Bruno Lorenzon ‘Clos Alfred’, Bourgogne Blanc

Mercurey, France

Regular Price $34.99

Sale price $27.99

The Cote Chalonnaise has a history as long as the more renowned Cote de Beaune, but has only in the last few generations has it garnered a similar level of respect. Bruno Lorenzon makes beautiful wines from his small holdings in Mercurey with a focus and attention to the vineyard almost bordering on obsession. This wine is from a tiny plot just outside of the ‘1er’ appellations and shows the rich ripe fruit typical of the region with balancing acidity and barely noticeable oak.

2017 Pratsch Rosé

Niederosterreich, Austria

Regular Price $17.99

Sale price $13.99

What? Rosé as a winter wine? Well, why not? The fact that this wine is pink has nothing to do with the weight or viscosity of the wine. Made from Zweigelt (a cross of Blaufrankisch and St. Laurent) this is a delicious and rich blend of ripe berry and crisp acidity.

2013 PoggioPiano Chianti Classico

Tuscany, Italy

Regular Price $24.99

Sale price $19.99

This is a friendly and proper Chianti Classico made of 100% Sangiovese.  Dusty, tart, dark cherry aromas and flavors with savory hints and persistent acidity make this a perfect wine for the table, regardless of what you’re serving.

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2014 Domaine Alary Cairanne Vieille Vignes

Cotes du Rhone, France

Regular Price $17.99

Sale price $22.99

The family and estate have been in production since 1692 (not a typo), making this the 10th generation to farm this soil and make these wines. Made of 45 year old Grenache, Syrah and Carignan, the wine shows ripe black fruit flavors with herbal notes and aromas. Long and silky, this is an easy wine to enjoy.

2016 Faury Saint-Joseph Rouge

Chavanay, France

Regular Price $39.99

Sale price $31.99

Suggestions of violets, black olive, blackberry, and peppery spices soar from the glass, and the wine dances across the palate with grace and beauty.. From its floral nose to the bright, supple finish, this Syrah is a perfect example of traditionally styled Saint Joseph.

2016 Joey Tensley Cabernet Sauvignon

Central Coast, Californio

Regular Price $19.99

Sale price $15.99

Joey Tensley made his reputation with Santa Barbara Syrah, however, there’s never been any doubt that his deft hand would conquer Cabernet Sauvignon. This example is straightforward California cab; cassis, leather, vanilla and smoke. It’s a lotta wine for a little money