Join us this weekend for a complimentary wine tasting, hosted by Phil Pinckney of Kysela Père et Fils! Try the favorite Cotes-du-Rhone rosé that we recently added to The Buttery wine list, or an organic Lirac from Alain Jaume that was rated 93 points by Robert Parker and available in 750ml or Magnum bottles.
Starting at 11:30am on Saturday and Sunday, all wines will also be available for purchase at 10% off retail price. Click through the link below to view tasting notes on each bottle.
Find a printable PDF of this week’s tasting notes here.
Domaine de la Condemine Janny Macon-Peronne Le Clou 2016
Origin: France
Retail: $16.95 | Sale: $15.25
Pierre and Véronique Janny bought this estate in 1982 and now continue their work with their daughter Céline. With mineral intervention and no use of oak, this Maconnais has a beautiful light golden hue and floral aromas. The palate expresses a beautiful balance of minerality and fruity notes with signature freshness.
Chardonnay
Wolfberger Auxerrois 2018
Origin: Alsace
Retail: $13.95 | Sale: $12.55
The Wolfberger winery was founded in 1902 when a group of wine-growers in Eguisheim decided to join forces to create one of the first cooperatives in Alsace. Auxerrois blanc happens to be the third most widely planted grape in Alsace. Recent DNA fingerprinting suggests that it is a cross between Gouais blanc and Pinot, the same ancestry as Chardonnay. This pale yellow wine shows an intense nose of fresh white fruits, rhubarb and spring flowers. The palate is fresh and easy with lots of fruit and a slight spice on the finish.
Auxerrois
Ottella Lugana DOC Le Creete 2018
Origin: Italy
Retail: $24.95 | Sale: $22.45
Azienda Agricola Ottella was founded in 1880, and its owners, the Montresor family, have been grape growers for many generations. This wine is from a small parcel called "Le Creete", made of white chalky soil that lends to the wine’s exceptional character. Fragrant aromas of white flowers, tropical fruits and citrus mingle together with crushed wild herbs on the nose. The vibrant, focused palate shows an understated elegance, offering flavors of grapefruit, pineapple and saline balanced with bright acidity.
Turbiano
92 Points Wine Enthusiast
Domaine de la Mordorée Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2018
Origin: France
Retail: $16.95 | Sale: $15.25
In 1986, the brothers Christophe and Fabrice Delorme, along with their father Francis, decided to dedicate themselves to their passion for wine. They bought an estate in Tavel and now, with 135 acres spread throughout some of the most impressive appellations of the southern Rhône, Christophe Delorme and his brother have done nothing but produce one exquisite wine after another. Loads of cherry, spice, and dried orange peel aromas welcome you into the glass. A rich, medium-bodied palate is seamless and elegant in style with a good concentration of flavor and acidity with a long finish.
Grenache | Syrah | Cinsault | Carignan | Mourvedre
Organic
92 Points Jeb Dunnuck
90 Points i-winereview.com
Strozzavolpe The Hanging Fox Chianti Classico 2015
Origin: Italy
Retail: $19.95 | Sale $17.95
The historic, Medieval castle of Strozzavolpe is surrounded by 32 hectares of vineyards. This Chianti has a wonderful bouquet with hints of violets intertwined with vanilla and spice. The palate is elegant and round with ripe cherry, warm wood, leather and spice.
Sangiovese | Cilegiolo | Pugnitello
Alain Jaume Clos de Sixte Lirac 2015
Origin: France
750ml Retail: $23.95 | Sale: $21.55
Magnum Retail: $47.95 | Sale: $43.15
Established in 1826, the Alain Jaume Winery boasts both the exceptional terroir of the Southern Rhone Valley and a long line of dedicated winemakers. This Clos de Sixte Lirac comes from an appellation that shares a similar terroir with Chateauneuf du Pape, yet is located just across the river, on the western side of the Rhone. On the nose there are aromas of red and black ripe fruits. The palate is full, with blackberries, black cherries, licorice, and roasted herbs. Pick up a magnum to enjoy with family for the upcoming holidays or lay down for a few years!
Grenache | Syrah | Mourvedre
Organic
93 Points Robert Parker
Navigator Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Origin: California
Retail: $16.95 | Sale: $15.25
Sourced from multiple vineyards across California, the Navigator Cabernet Sauvignon is a complex yet easy drinking wine. Flavors of dark red fruit with notes of baking spice and cocoa envelop the palate and lead to a soft yet lengthy finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Château Hallet Sauternes 2015
Origin: France
375ml Retail: $18.95 | Sale: $17.55
Stone fruits with hints orange rind and honeysuckle welcome you into the glass. The palate is ripe and rich with bright acidity on the finish. Makes a good match not only for desserts, but also our paté and strong cheeses.
Sémillon