Wine Notes
Wine Club Selections
Domaine Elisa Guerin
BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES, FRANCE | 2023
Every once in a while we taste wine from a new producer that makes us stand up and take notice. Such was the case recently when we tried the wines of Elisa Guérin.
Rall Wines “Méthode Ancestrale” Cinsault
SWARTLAND, SOUTH AFRICA | 2023
One of the most influential and important winemakers in South Africa, Donovan Rall has produced exceptional wine since his first vintage of Rall Wines in 2008.
Cantina Madonna delle Grazie “Liscone”
AGLIANICO DEL VULTURE, ITALY | 2018
"If you have never had Aglianico del Vulture before, then “Liscone” from Cantina Madonna delle Grazie is a textbook example to introduce you."
Habit Wine Company “Red Blend”
SANTA YNEZ VALLEY, CALIFORNIA | 2021
"Jeff ferments the wine in open top vessels, crushing the grapes by foot, and then it is aged on the fine lees in neutral French oak."
Domaine Les Champs d’Orphée “Papillon d’Orphée”
GAILLAC, FRANCE | 2022
"Stéphane works with the red grape Braucol (also known as Fer Servadou), one of Gaillac’s most exciting varieties, which produces firm, medium-bodied wines.
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Shelter Winery “Spätburgunder”
BADEN, GERMANY | 2021
"Spätburgunder is the local German name for Pinot Noir, and it is grown in various terroirs throughout the country. One of the most famous and influential regions for the grape is Baden..."
Marcel Couterier “Vielles Vignes”
POUILLY-LOCHÉ, BURGUNDY | 2021
Most of his vines are quite old, with many parcels exceeding 70 years of age and his “young” vines averaging 30 years in age.
Filipa Pato 'Nossa Calcario' Branco
BAIRRADA, PORTUGAL| 2022
Filipa and William make almost 20 wines in total, and “Nossa Calcario” is a special cuvée that sources its grapes from their home village of Óis do Bairro.
Sorelle Bronca “Particella 181”
VALDOBIADDENE PROSECCO SUPERIORE, ITALY | 2021
”Like all Prosecco this is made in the Martinotti method. Unlike all Prosecco, the quality of fruit really stands out.”
Lackner-Tinnacher, Morillon “Eckberg”
STYRIA, AUSTRIA | 2020
”Morillon or Chardonnay is well suited to the soil and climate of Styria, and in the hands of Katharina, it absolutely dazzles.”
Desire Lines Wine Co “Massa Vineyard”
CARMEL VALLEY, CALIFORNIA | 2022
”Coming from the Massa Vineyard in Carmel Valley, this is likely the first “Kabinett-style” Riesling ever produced in California.”
Gentilini “Robola of Cephalonia”
CEPHALONIA, GREECE | 2021
”This white grape is not the Ribolla that is known from Northeast Italy, rather its own indigenous grape, well suited to the slopes of Mount Ainos.”
Ameztoi “Blanco”
GETARIAKO TXAKOLINA, SPAIN | 2023
The 2023 is insanely refreshing and delicious, with bright notes on the nose of lime zest and lemon, and an almost briny, crisp finish on the palate.
Catherine Marshall “Sandstone Soils”
ELGIN, SOUTH AFRICA | 2022
These Pinot noir grapes were selected from the ultracool Elgin Valley, between Somerset West and Hermanus.
Uccelliera “Rapace”
TOSCANO ROSSO, ITALY | 2019
Not only is Ucceliera one of the top producers of Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino, they produce an excellent Super Tuscan called “Rapace.”
Mixtura “Blanco”
RIBEIRA, SPAIN | 2020
Mixtura 2020 is made with Treixadura and Albariño from three different plots, each exposed to different climates.
Tenuta La Viola "Il Colombarone"
ROMAGNA SANGIOVESE SUPERIORE, ITALY | 2019
While Brunello di Montalcino and Chianti Classico get most of the hype, the Sangiovese of Romagna can be every bit as complex and ageworthy.
Agostina Pieri
ROSSO DI MONTALCINO, ITALY | 2021
The 2021 Rosso di Montalcino is made entirely of Sangiovese Grosso, from vineyards devoted towards the Rosso production.
Romain Chamiot “Apremont”
VIN DE SAVOIE, FRANCE | 2021
The 2021 Aprémont is everything we desire in an Alpine white wine, fresh, with bright citrus notes along with white flowers.