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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Umani Ronchi Casal Di Serra Verdicchio 2017
Origin: Italy
Retail: $22.95 | Sale: $20.65
Casal di Serra was one of the first truly "selected" Verdicchio of the region. This wine's enticing aromas of jasmine, Granny Smith apple and white peach float from the glass. The medium-bodied, concentrated palate doles out Bartlett pear, ripe grapefruit, ginger and sage touches alongside bright acidity and energizing minerality.
100% Verdicchio | Organic
Powell and Son Eden Valley Riesling 2018
Origin: Australia
Retail: $34.95 | Sale: $31.45
The Powell & Son Eden Valley Riesling emanates from a single site in the high Flaxman’s Valley, 480 metres above sea level. The five acre vineyard showcases dry grown, rod and spur pruned Riesling vines now over eighty years old. It displays beautiful aromas typical of Eden Valley Riesling: lemon rind, floral perfumes, honeysuckle and crushed stones, with a fresh palate enlivened by a strong acid backbone which draws out into a long steely finish.
100% Riesling
Cleto Chiarli Vecchia Modena Lambrusco di Sorbara NV
Origin: Italy
Retail: $18.95 | Sale: $17.05
This dry Lambrusco is super refreshing, with notes of citrus, red cherry, and strawberry fruit. The finish is tart and bright, like perfectly balanced lemonade, washing the palate with each and every sip. In fact, the most difficult thing about this wine may be opening it, since instead of a traditional cage there is a metal clamp over the cork (just insert the knife of your wine key between the clamp and the cork and twist away from you in order to pry it off). A classic pizza pairing!
100% Lambrusco Di Sorbara
Chehalem Pinot Noir 2018
Origin: Oregon
Retail: $22.95 | Sale: $20.65
Chehalem, translates to Valley of Flowers in the Native American language, Calapooia. Chehalem has a goal to follow the example set centuries ago: to treat the land with great care and to continue their mission of creating a sustainable future. The 2018 Pinot Noir showcases the diversity of soil types and microterroirs across the Chehalem Mountain AVA, creating depth and complexity in the wine. The palate is bright, showing fresh red fruits that are complemented by soft, silky tannins and a vibrant finish.
100% Pinoy Noir | 91 Points – James Suckling | 90 Points - Wine & Spirits
Xavier Vignon Gigondas 2016
Origin: France
Retail: $27.95 | Sale: $25.15
For the last 15 years, oenologist Xavier Vignon has become internationally known for being the winemaker of several of the best domaines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and surrounding Rhone region. On the nose, the beautiful ripeness offers everything an array of black fruits (cherries, blackberries) and toasted spices. On the palate, fine and concentrated tannins are balanced by a nice salinity. Delicious peppery notes complete the long finish.
95% Grenache and 5% Mourvèdre | Sustainable
Casanova di Neri Toscana 2016
Origin: Italy
Retail: $23.95 | Sale: $21.55
Founded in 1971 by Giovanni Neri who with his great vision and passion understood the huge potential of wine in the Montalcino territory. Coming from a blend of Sangiovese and Colorino which are ajacent to Brunello vineyards. This remains a baby Brunello from younger vines on Neri's property. The nose shows aromas of deep black cherry and a hint of graphite. The palate is present with full black cherry, tar, spice, and a bit of earthy finish.
Sangiovese and Colorino