Wine Tasting, February 10, 2018: Wines for St Valentine’s Day

Cava Mont Marcal Rosado, Brut 2016

Regular Price $19.99

Sale Price $15.99

A delicious and beautifully colored sparkling rosé, the wine expresses cherry and plum aromas with fresh bright berry flavors following. It’s a joyful, lovely, delightful wine.

Domaine Saint Damien Gigondas Rosé  2016

Regular Price $29.99

Sale price $23.99

Old vine Cinsault with younger Mourvedre and Syrah forms this wine that is both bright and rich. Blood orange, ripe berry and herbal notes drive this wine towards its taut and refreshing finish

Champagne Voirin-Jumel Blanc de Noirs 1er Cru Brut, NV

Regular Price $39.99

Sale price $31.99

100% Pinot Noir from a single vineyard in Mareuil-sur-Ay “Les Carelles”. This used to be blended into the Brut Tradition, but they realized that the quality here was extraordinary and deserved a better fate. Only a small quantity is produced. Lovely sweet red fruits with hints of pear and apple – classic length on the palate. It is a really versatile Champagne, which is impossible not to like.

Brovia Dolcetto d’Alba ‘Vignavillej 2015

Regular Price $23.99

Sale price $18.99

Far too often, Dolcetto is overshadowed by its Piedmontese neighbor, Nebbiolo. This wine showcases the boldness and intensity Dolcetto is capable of, from one of the strongest winemakers in the region. Smoke, leather, earth, plums, and cherries convene in your glass to provide true pleasure.

Patrick Bottex Bugey-Cerdon ‘La Cueille’,NV

Regular Price $24.99

Sale price $19.99

This wine is too much fun – it’d be nearly impossible to not have a fantastic time when drinking it! A modest 8% alcohol, a touch of sugar (all natural – nothing added!), a lovely pale rosé color and just a bit of sparkling bubbles – fantastic!  It is incredibly refreshing, with playful flavors of tangy raspberry and pomegranate plus red florals and a touch of earthiness.

Château les Justices Sauternes 2011

Regular Price $54.99

Sale Price $43.99

It is a blend of 90% Sémillon with 8% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Muscadelle and is bestowed with a clean and pure bouquet, quite refined and elegant with honey and dried pineapple scents. The palate is fresh and vibrant on the entry, a slightly waxiness to the texture here but nicely controlled and then vivacious towards the finish. There is a nascent energy to this Sauternes, a great wine from Julie Gonet and her team.