Join us for a complimentary wine tasting this weekend, hosted by Juliet + Kelly! This week we explore a lovely sampling of biodynamic, organic, or minimal intervention wines, ending with a spiced and citrusy vermouth that is perfect for your Valentine’s Day cocktail. 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.
Les Bêtes Curieuses Muscadet Sur Granit La Perdrix de l'Annee 2018
Origin: France
Retail: $17.95 | Sale: $16.15
Crafted by two young Loire vignerons who call themselves “Les Bêtes Curieuses,” this wine highlights the diverse terroir of Muscadet via old vines, organic farming, and minimal-intervention winemaking. The nose is intense with citrus and lemon aromas. The palate is crisp and fresh with wet-stone minerality making it an excellent pairing with oysters on the half shell or any delicate white fish.
Melon de Bourgogne
Organic
Kiràlyudvar Furmint Sec 2016
Origin: Hungary
Retail: $26.95 | Sale: $24.25
The historic wine-producing region of Tokaj lies 220 km northeast of Budapest, Hungary along the Bodrog and Tisza Rivers. Located at the geographical center of Europe, this UNESCO World Heritage site covers over 5,000 hectares around twenty-six villages that include Mád, Bodrogkeresztúr and Tállya. Fresh and viscous, this wine exudes stone fruit wrapped around a tight mineral core. This is a smooth polished wine with a long and lingering finish.
Furmint | Hárslevelu
92 points Robert Parker
Organic
Celine Laurent Cremant de Bourgogne Tripoz NV
Origin: France
Retail: $28.95 | Sale: $26.05
Celine and Laurent Tripoz started their domaine in 1986, selling grapes to the local cooperative before making their first wines in 1990. On eastern exposure and in clay loaded with limestone, the Tripoz family believes that the only way to get a sense of terroir in their wine is to work in the most natural manner. This estate-grown, hand-picked, 100% Chardonnay-based wine is refermented in bottle, riddled, and disgorged all at the domaine. This beautiful sparkling is comparable to a Blanc de Blanc Champagne with a touch of minerality from the Burgundian soil. On the palate it is bright and crisp, with notes of citrus and stone fruits that lead to a creamy, lush finish.
Chardonnay
Biodynamic
Marc Kreydenweiss Alsace Pinot Boir Rouge 2018
Origin: Alsace
Retail: $27.95 | Sale: $25.15
Born in Strasbourg in 1948, Marc Kreydenweiss is heir to a family of viticulturists who have lived in Alsace for 3 centuries. Marc is a firm believer in biodynamic principals, and has applied these to every aspect of the vineyard and wine making process. This pinot noir is unfiltered and made without added sulphites, revealing the true intensity of the fruit. It has a rustic, fresh appeal with notes of cherries, cranberries, and herbs. Bright and appealing on the palate with a persistent finish.
Pinot Noir
Biodynamic
Domaine Chaume-Arnaud Vinsobres 2016
Origin: France
Retail: $23.95 | Sale $21.55
Domaine Chaume-Arnaud is a family-owned and operated estate in the southern part of the Rhône wine region. This estate flagship wine has a fresh nose with notes of plums and cedar. A solid core of dry black currant and black plum fruit is complimented with hints of briar-bramble and leather on the palate. It’s full bodied and smooth, with ample structure that is backed by velvety tannins, leaving behind a rich, satisfying mouthfeel and lingering finish.
Grenache | Syrah | Mourvèdre | Carignan
Biodynamic
Clos Figueras ‘Forget Me Not’ Vermut
Origin: Spain
Retail: $35.95 | Sale: $32.55
‘Forget Me Not’ is an artisan vermouth made in the style of Reus, with a rigorous selection of the best red wines of Montsant infused with aromatic plants from the surrounding mountains. Enjoy this Vermut in a manhattan or simply add a twist of orange to bring out the beautiful aromatics and sip by the cozy fire with your loved one.
Cariñena | Garnacha