Join us for a complimentary wine tasting this weekend, hosted by Juliet + Kelly! Our selection this weekend highlights delightful Sauvignon Blanc from Menetou-Salon, a classic Charddonay from the Arroyo Grande Valley, and a textbook Willamette Pinot Noir, among others. Starting at 11:30am on Saturday and Sunday, all bottles will be available for purchase at 10% off retail price.
Find a printable PDF of this week’s tasting notes here.
Pelle Menetou-Salon Morogues Blanc 2017
Origin: France
Retail: $25.95 | Sale: $23.35
Domaine Pellé is a fourth generation estate run by the talented and hard-working Paul-Henry Pellé. The winery was officially started in the 1950s, though earlier generations of the Pellé family had produced wine even before then, selling barrels to local Brasseries as far as Brouges in the early 20th century. Coming from the far eastern end of the Loire Valley, this distinct mineral-laden Sauvignon Blanc from the under-the-radar-appellation Menetou-Salon is a wonderful alternative to a great Sancerre. The nose is pure with aromas of white flowers and citrus fruits. The palate is racy, followed by a saline/mineral finish that give this wine a beautiful clarity and precision.
Sauvignon Blanc | Organic
Talley Vineyards Chardonnay 2014
Origin: California
Retail: $29.95 | Sale: $26.95
The signature white wine of Talley Vineyards, this Estate Chardonnay represents a pure expression of the calcareous soils and cool maritime climate of the Arroyo Grande Valley produced in a classic old world style, incorporating barrel fermentation and aging. This bottling dates to the inaugural vintage of 1986 and was the first Chardonnay produced in the Arroyo Grande Valley. On the nose, vibrant aromas of pear and stone fruits are followed by a hint of subtle toasted oak. The palate is soft and plush with delicate acidity. Notes of peach, lemon oil, baked brioche, and slivered almonds are complemented by an excellent minerality.
92 points Wine Enthusiast | 90 points Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
Chardonnay | Sustainable
Charles Bove Touraine Brut Rose NV
Origin: France
Retail: $19.95 | Sale: $17.95
The Charles Bove company was founded in the 19th century in Montrichard, in the Loire Valley. This cuvée is made according to the Méthode Traditionnelle process. The bubbles are very fine, abundant and long-lasting in the flute. Its bouquet is very fruity with scents of cherries, fresh-baked bread, chalky soil tones, dried rose petals, and a touch of spice. On the palate the wine is crisp, full-bodied, focused, and shows fine mid-palate depth. It has bracing acids of youth, frothy mousse and very good length, with grip on the complex finish.
Cabernet Franc | Gamay
Averaen Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2017
Origin: Oregon
Retail: $23.95 | Sale: $21.55
Oregon's Willamette Valley offers an ideal growing climate, where strong winds blow from the nearby Pacific Ocean, and the mix of ancient volcanic soils and marine sediments from a prehistoric ocean floor lend intense minerality and complexity to the Pinot Noir grapes. Simple sustainable farming and hands-off winemaking give this textbook Willamette Pinot Noir an impressive quality at a great price. It opens with abundant berry and floral character, with hints of vibrant spice. Seamless in texture and appealingly sweet, this wine finishes with impressive persistence and resonating florality.
Pinot Noir
91 Points Vinous Sustainable
Rosa Del Golfo Scaliere Salento Igt Negroamaro Aglianico
Origin: Italy
Retail: $14.95 | Sale $13.45
Founded more than two centuries ago, Rosa del Golfo wines have ancient roots in the agricultural traditions of that distant part of the Puglia region known as the Salento Peninsula.They are one of the most respected benchmark wineries in Southern Italy, working only with indigenous varietals. This Negramaro is a true expression of the terroir with loaded mineralty and a punch of juicy, ripe and luscious Southern Italian fruit. The palate is medium-structured with a balanced soft and persistent finish.
Negroamaro
TerraNoble Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Origin: Chile
Retail: $17.95 | Sale: $16.15
Founded in 1993, TerraNoble has consistently produced high-quality wines that are a rich expression of the unique terroir of Chile. On the nose, red berries, black berries, smoke and toasted aromas come through with a touch of spice. The palate is generous with well integrated tannins and a long finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon
91 Points, James Suckling | 91 Points, Decanter | 90 Points, Tim Atkin