Our weekend wine tastings are on hiatus, but we will still be featuring select wines for discount! Scroll down to explore tasting notes, and purchase any of the wines featured this weekend for 10% off retail pricing.
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Ovum Old Love 2019
Origin: Oregon
Retail: $21.95 | Sale: $19.75
Founded by husband-and-wife duo John House and Ksenija Kostic in 2011, Ovum is a celebration of the diverse expressions of Oregon terroir. OLD LOVE is a “method” Oregon white wine inspired by early 1800’s winemaking in Austria. Coming from five vineyards planted throughout Oregon: Willamette, Eola-Amity, Columbia Gorge and Southern OR. The sites are focused on sustainable farming practices – dry farming, organic and minimal additions. Salted lemon and fresh peeled orange welcome you into the glass. The palate shows texture from the Austrian and finishes with bright minerality.
Mostly Riesling | Sustainable
Cambridge Road Gisborne Under Your Skin 2019
Origin: New Zealand
Retail: $24.95 | Sale: $22.45
Cambridge Road is one of New Zealand's most exciting natural wine producers. Planted in 1986, the vineyards are farmed organically with biodynamic practices. Fermented in large Totara cask with up to 4 months skin contact, this wine has incredible aromatics. Bottled unfined and unfiltered, this truly is raw New Zealand fruit!
Muscat of Alexandria, Viognier, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc | Organic
Domaine de la Bergerie Cremant de Loire Brut NV
Origin: France
Retail: $21.95 | Sale: $19.75
The Guégniard family has been making wine for the last seven generations. First purchased by Marie-Scholastique Horeau in the early 1960s, the domaine is currently in the able hands of her grandson Yves Guégniard, his wife Marie-Annick, and their daughter Anne. This lush, easy-drinking sparkler has a nose and palate of apple, peach, and touches of quince. The elegant finish focuses the fruit with plenty of acidity and freshness. Pair with brunch foods, hors d' oeuvres, fish & chicken, cheese, or enjoy alone as an aperitif.
Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay | Organic
Lyrarakis Red 2016
Origin: Greece
Retail: $15.95 | Sale: $14.35
The Lyrarakis Red is a blend of Syrah and the indigenous variety Kotsifali. Here Syrah lends plush berry fruit and soft tannins to the blend, tempered by Kotsifali’s fresh fruit profile. A rich mouth-feel combines with smooth tannins, opulent fruit and peppery spice. The finish is long and defined with notes of toasted sesame and black cherry. A wonderful introduction to Cretan wine, this would pair well with grilled meats and hard cheeses. Ready to drink now.
Syrah | Kotsifali | Sustainable
Yacoubian Hobbs Areni Rind 2016
Origin: Armenia
Retail: $32.95 | Sale: $29.65
Internationally renowned winemaker Paul Hobbs and the Yacoubian family journey to the Birthplace of Wine to craft modern, world class wines from the indigenous varieties found in the high altitude, mineral-rich soils of Vayots Dzor, Armenia. Their newly planted vineyards grow a stone’s throw away from the Areni-1 cave, the oldest known winery dating from over 6,000 years ago. Aromas of blueberry, black fruit, charcuterie and pepper convey the vibrancy that is yet to come. Flavors of bright black cherry, fresh strawberry and blackberry seem to flood the palate, like the juices of fresh fruit. Balanced, structured, and lively, this wine will fare well with a variety of cuisines or give immense pleasure sipped on its own.
Yacoubian-Hobbs wines will be donating 100% of proceeds to The Armenia Fund in the month of October.
Merlot | Malbec | Cabernet Sauvignon
Miles Rainwater Medium Dry Madeira NV
Origin: Portugal
Retail: $1895 | Sale: $17.05
Miles Madeira was originally known as Rutherford & Grant, established on the Island of Madeira, in 1814. Rainwater Madeira is a lighter, drier style than most other Madeiras making it an excellent choice as we transitions into cooler weather. It has a characteristic bouquet of dried fruits orange peels and notes of wood. Medium dry at first, it follows with an attractive freshness of citrus flavors with a long luxurious finish. Best served chilled as an aperitif or paired with cheeses.
Tinta Negra