
Wine Notes
Wine Club Selections
COZs “PoP”
MONTEJUNTO, PORTUGAL | 2021
Castelão has become well-known in recent years in Portugal for its ability to produce refreshing, low-alcohol red wines.
Villa Diamante “Clos d’Haut”
FIANO DI AVELINO, ITALY | 2020The wine has beautiful texture, with plenty of dry extract, notes of citrus and almond and a lactic, creamy quality in the mid palate.
Domaine Yves Cheron “Jurassique”
GIGONDAS, FRANCE | 2017
The Jurassique vineyard…consists of some of the oldest soils made of black marl and limestone that date back to, you guessed it, the Jurassic period between 135-155 million years ago.
Château de Trinquvedel
TAVEL, FRANCE | 2021
Trinquevedel on the nose bursts with buckets of ripe strawberries, orange blossom, and watermelon, whereas the palate leans much more towards tart underripe black fruits, crushed stone, and that profound herby garrigue that the Rhône valley is known for.
Domaine Sérol “Pourquoi Faire Sans Blanc”
VIN DE FRANCE, FRANCE | 2021
“Pourquoi faire sans blanc” or “Why do without white?” is a wine made entirely from organically farmed Chenin Blanc from grape growing friends in Limoux. The high altitude vineyards produce exceptionally fresh Chenin.
Monte delle Vigne “Nabucco”
COLLI DI PARMA, ITALY | 2018
Beautiful aromas of dark cherry, balsamic, and spice. The wine is both rich, with a silky texture that glides across the palate, yet finishes with good freshness and length.
Swerver “Red Blend”
SWARTLAND, SOUTH AFRICA | 2019
This cuvée is an unoaked blend of primarily red-fruited grenache and cinsault (consisting of 90% of the blend) with then 10% of tinto barroca that adds a rich black-fruited and smoky depth to its bright herby-strawberry-rhubarb base.
A Tribute to Grace “Santa Barbara Highlands Vineyard”, Rosé of Grenache
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA | 2022
Full of mango, peach, apricot, anise, and yellow florals, the 2022 is an aromatic explosion on the nose and pure earthy finesse on the palate.
Domaine Viret “Renaissance”
VIN DE FRANCE, FRANCE | 2017
There is so much attention to detail that goes into this form of winemaking that it’s one of the very few 100% natural wines that can age for many years.
Tatomer “Kick-On Ranch”, Riesling
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA | 2016
Kick-On Ranch is a single vineyard located on top of the Pacific Ocean just north of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA, and because of the ocean’s constant air currents, it is known to be the chilliest and windiest site in all of Santa Barbara County.
Cigliuti “Langhe Nebbiolo”
PIEDMONT, ITALY | 2020
Cigliuti is one of the great small producers of the Barbaresco DOCG, located just outside the village of Neive.
Quinta das Bàgeiras “Avô Fausto” Branco
BAIRRADA, PORTUGAL | 2020
Produced from very old-vine Maria Gomes from a single vineyard noted for its early ripening, and low yields.
Bosman Family Vineyards “Twyfeling”
WELLINGTON, SOUTH AFRICA | 2019
As pretty as this wine is, it’s also got equally the same amount of power. Like an iron fist in a velvet glove.
Domaine Anne-Sophie Dubois “L’Alchemiste”
FLEURIE, CRU BEAUJOLAIS | 2021
The vines for “L’Alchimiste” are more than 40 years old and planted on the granitic soils in the lieu-dit of Les Labourons.
Fosso Degli Angeli “Chiusa”
SANNIO FIANO, ITALY | 2021
The 2021 “Chiusa” has beautiful aromas of citrus, almond, mango and flowers.
Recaredo “Terres Brut Nature” Corpinnat
PENEDES, SPAIN | 2015
This Gran Reserva bottling from 2015 rested on its lees for five years, was all hand harvested, and farmed 100% biodynamically with no dosage making the terroir the center of attention.
Domaine Gour de Chaulé “Tradition”
GIGONDAS, FRANCE | 2019
“Tradition” is a blend of 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, and 10% Mourvèdre whole-cluster fermented to allow some contact with these lignified stems that reflect the terroir and nuance the vines have built over the century.
Francesca Fiasco “Ersa”
PAESTUM ROSSO, ITALY | 2018
The 2018 “Ersa” is a fantastic red wine value. Beautiful aromas of wild cherry, rhubarb, menthol, and mineral. Medium bodied on the palate, with soft tannins and good freshness. People from Campania are always thinking about food, and wine is part of the experience.
Kobal “Old Vine Selections”
HALOZE HILLS, SLOVENIA | 2018
Coming from the ancient Haloze Hills and averaging 35 years in age, the vines of this estate are all considered to be “Old Vines” which contribute to the body’s layers and complexity, but this Furmint also sees 24 hours of extended skin contact giving it even more character and richness.
Vices and Vertus “Orgueil”
MUSCADET DE SÈVRE-ET-MAINE, FRANCE | NV
The “Orgueil” brut rosé is made entirely in-house using the méthode traditionelle. The Cabernet Franc grapes are hand harvested and directly pressed, with a short maceration. This wine is a delicious accompaniment to a tray of briny oysters, but it’s also perfect on its own as an aperitif.