Join us for a complimentary wine tasting hosted by Juliet and Kelly! 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.
Gone Rogue Mish Mash White 2018
Origin: Australia
Retail: $21.95 | Sale: $19.75
Not necessarily known for being the go-to place for Riesling, Pinot Gris or Viognier in Australia, nevertheless this wine will surprise you. This highly aromatic wine is full of zesty citrus on the nose. The palate is floral with hints of spice and finishes with lovely acidity. The juicy mid-palate and textural minerality will leave you wanting more.
Riesling | Pinot Gris | Viognier
Weingut Gessinger Riesling Auslese Zeltinger Sonnenuhr 2016
Origin: Germany
Retail: $29.95 | Sale: $26.95
The Gessinger family has been making wine in the Mosel since 1680. Gessinger’s production is quite small, at less than 2,000 cases and they joined the Bernkasteler Ring in 1899. The palate is generous with fruit yet intensely mineral, reverberating through a long, stony finish.
Riesling
Llopart Rosé Brut Reserva 2015
Origin: Spain
Retail: $27.95 | Sale: $25.15
The Llopart family has been dedicated to viticulture since 1385 and to the production of cava since 1887. More than 125 years of experience support the quality of these organic, family-produced wines. Located in Alt Penedés, Barcelona, their estate is comprised of 235 acres of exclusively organic vineyards. Planted on unique geologic formations, the mountain vineyards are located in a privileged microclimate at between 360m and 510m above sea level. This is an elegant Monastrell-driven Spanish sparkling wine that is lively and fun. Aromas of fresh strawberry and orange zest lead into a smoky mineral quality adding lift and complexity. Persistent bubbles linger with juicy tangerine fruits with a refreshingly bitter blood orange note that carries through on a long finish.
Monastrell | Garnacha | Pinot Noir
91 points Jeb Dunnuck | 92 points Vinous
Organic
La Closerie des Lys Pinot Noir 2017
Origin: France
Retail: $18.95 | Sale: $17.05
Since 1997 La Closerie des Lys has been owned and managed by Christian Collovray and Jean-Luc Terrier. This domain is roughly fifty miles west of Carcassonne in a lovely, isolated mountain valley hidden in the Pyrenean foothills, anchored by the old village of Antugnac. Coming from a neighboring high altitude vineyard, this pinot noir is a beautiful ruby color with hints of herbs on the nose. The palate is well-rounded with an expressive nose of cherries and spices. It’s silky, fresh, and has a lovely balance between fruit and hints of oak.
Pinot Noir
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 holidays or lay down for a few years!
Grenache | Syrah | Mourvedre
Organic | 93 Points Robert Parker
Torbreck Woodcutter's Shiraz 2017
Origin: Australia
Retail: $28.95 | Sale: $26.05
Torbreck Vintners was founded by David Powell in 1994 when he was inspired to create his own label after discovering an abandoned section of old-vines in the Barossa Valley. Aromatic and stylish, it opens with violet and white pepper. The core gushes with wild blueberry, revealing shades of rosemary and apricot. The tannins are smooth and plush on the finish.
Shiraz | 93 pts Wine Spectator
Villa Oeiras Carcavelos 15 Year Old
Origin: Portugal
Retail: $27.95 | Sale: $25.15
Villa Oeiras is one of the sole remaining producer of Carcavelos. This fortified wine has a beautiful nutty nose with elements of spice, honey, dried orange peel, and golden raisin. The palate shows some secondary development with an addition of citrus peel and a saline hit from it time spent by the sea.
Arinto | Galego Dourado | Ratinho