Schramsberg Blanc de Blanc 2022
Origin: California
Retail:$49.95| Sale: $44.96
Schramsberg’s founders, Jack and Jamie Davies were determined to seek out a simpler, more meaningful life. In 1965, after a yearlong search, they discovered a run-down winery on the mountainside above St. Helena. The 19th century Victorian mansion presided over the tangled remains of once stately gardens and underground cellars. The historic Schramsberg property had been abandoned for years, but the Davies were looking for a challenge. On that day they decided Schramsberg would be brought back to life. The Davies had an ambition to make wine, but not just any wine. They were setting out to produce a world-class sparkling wine, and it was a lofty goal. Later that year, the 1965 Blanc de Blancs came to be, and would be the first commercial use of Chardonnay in American sparkling wine.
Domaine Du Mont Epin Mâcon Péronne 2024
Origin: France
Retail: $49.95| Sale:$44.96
Richard and Stephane Martin, owners of St Veran’s renowned Croix Senaillet estate, purchased the historic Mont Epin domaine in 2015. 100% estate-grown fruit from 50-year old vines flanking the sides of the eponymous hill (Mont Epin, the highest point in the Maconnais) combine with modern facilities and a respect for traditional winemaking to produce original and authentic Maconnais wines that have become critical favorites. Mâcon Péronne is an appellation in the Mâconnais region of Burgundy producing only Chardonnay.
Parajes del Valle Manchuela Bobal Rose
Origin: Spain
Retail: $22.95| Sale: $20.66
Parajes del Valle, which was established in 2018, is located in Jumilla, in the southeast region of Spain and occupies about 65 hectares. Monastrell is the most dominant grape in that region. Their wine maker is Maria Jover, who is about 30 years old, and once worked at the famed Vega Sicilia. Her objective is to produce wines with minimal intervention and true to the terroir of the region. The winery has also extended its operations into the Manchuela D.O., which is located more in the center of Spain, and bordering Jumilla. This wine is made from 100% Bobal, organically grown, from the Manchuelo DOP. Bobal is indigenous to the region of Utiel-Requena, but it's grown in a few other regions, such as Manchuela, and its history extends back at least to the 15th century. Bobal derives its name from the Latin term "bovale" which refers to the shape of a bull’s head.
Bodegas Care Garnacha 2022
Origin: Spain
Retail: $16.95| Sale:$15.26
Care, the brand of Bodegas Añadas, is the ancient name that the Romans used to refer to the city of Cariñena, and which later evolved into Caraellana, «La Querida Llanura». At the same time, it refers to the English word Care, because they care and respect the vines and vinification of all our wines. Bodegas Care was founded in 2000 as a familiar and modern project focused on grape and wine quality. With 150 hectares and 4.000m2 state of the art facilities for winemaking, the winery aims to lead an area with a great heritage. Though the winery was established 26 years ago, the vines are over 50 years old.