Wine Notes
Wine Club Selections
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.
Goodfellow
WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OREGON | 2021
If you haven’t heard, the 2021 vintage in Oregon is being talked about as one of the best vintages in the last decade.
COS “Nero di Lupa”
TERRE SICILIANE, ITALY | 2022
The 2022 Nero di Lupo really jumps out of the glass, with beautiful aromas and flavors of blackberry, flowers, and savory herbs.
Fosso degli Angeli “Pezza”
SANNIO PIEDIROSSO, ITALY | 2020
While Campania is famous for its agricultural products, such as San Marzano tomatoes and mozzarella di bufala, the notoriety of its wines isn’t what it deserves to be.
Arnaud Lambert
CRÉMANT DE LOIRE, FRANCE | NV
It stands as a testament to the artistry of winemaking, offering exceptional value given the exhaustive craftsmanship invested in creating this affordable sparkler from the renowned terroir of Brézé in the Loire Valley.
Cigliutti “Campass”
BARBERA D’ALBA, ITALY | 2018
“Campass” is made of 100% Barbera, fermented in steel vats with indigenous yeasts, then aged in a combination of new, second-use, and third-use barrique for 18 months before bottling.
Domaine Dupasquier “Altesse”
ROUSSETTE DE SAVOIE, FRANCE | 2018
There is a lot to discover wine wise in Savoie, and one great place to start is with the wines of fifth generation producer, David Dupasquier and his sister Veronique.
Cabeças do Reguengo “Vira Cabeças”
ALENTEJO, PORTUGAL | 2019
The 2019 “Vita Cabeças” is a perfect example of the importance of learning about “the where.” This small winery is located in a remote part of the Alentejo wine region.
Vinzas Artas “Granatza”
SARDINIA, ITALY | 2021
The 2021 Granatza was hand harvested, fermented with natural yeast and aged on its lees in tank. It has beautiful aromas of citrus peel, mineral and herbs.
Poderi Luigi Einaudi
BARBARESCO, ITALY | 2019
2019 is a great vintage in Barbaresco, and this shows beautiful aromas of dark cherry, anise, and mineral.
Catherine Marshall “Sandstone Soils”
ELGIN, SOUTH AFRICA | 2020
These Pinot noir grapes were selected from the ultra-cool Elgin Valley, between Somerset West and Hermanus.