Our weekend wine tastings are on hiatus, but we will still be featuring select wines for discount!
This week’s lineup is perfect for Easter, with a delightful Virginia sparkling, a crisp Early Mountain Rosé, and more. Please note that we will be closed on Easter Sunday, so all wines will be available for 10% off retail on Friday & Saturday. Give us a call to order for curbside pickup!
Rosemont Brut Nature 2017
Origin: Southern Virginia
Retail: $19.95 | Sale: $17.95
Now on its sixth generation, the 450 acre Rosemont Estate has been in the Rose Family since 1858, with patriarch Stephen turning the historic family farm into a vineyard in 2003. Son Justin is the wine maker, and his wife Aubrey is their marking manager. All of their wines are 100% estate grown, produced and bottled on site. Their 2017 Sparkling White is made with Chardonel. This is a hybrid grape created by crossing Seyval and Chardonnay. They produce this wonderfully dry sparkling with zero dosage using the Charmat method and is unfiltered to give it more depth and body.
100% Chardonel
Azienda Agricola Gradis'Ciutta Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Origin: Italy
Retail: $26.95 | Sale: $24.25
The Collio region is known as one of the best white wine regions in Italy. Coming from vines planted in 1985, this Sauvignon Blanc has an attractive nose of ripe pear and pineapple with hints of savory herbs. The palate is harmonious, layering mouthwatering acidity and a mineral undertone of grapefruit zest with white pepper.
100% Sauvignon Blanc
90 Points Wine Spectator
De Wetshof Bon Vallon Chardonnay 2019
Origin: South Africa
Retail: $21.95 | Sale: $19.75
As the first registered wine estate in the Robertson Wine Valley, De Wetshof has become known internationally as South Africa’s eminent Chardonnay House due to the pioneering role it played in introducing this noble grape to South Africa. The Bon Vallon is unoaked, with brisk and clean freshness leading into a wide spectrum of classic flavors including citrus, wild flowers. It finishes with notes of grilled nuts and nuanced minerality.
100% Chardonnay
Lakewood Riesling 2018
Origin: New York
Retail: $15.95 | Sale: $14.35
Located on beautiful Seneca Lake in the heart of Finger Lakes Wine Country, this savory Riesling has a lingering, slightly earth-toned and crisp finish that will cover a lot of bases. A beautiful emerald straw color in the glass, this Finger Lake Riesling opens with aromas of apricot, citrus, and light peach. The fruity notes carry onto the palate, where they are balanced with a touch of sweetness and crisp finish. Bright and refreshing, this award-winning Riesling is a perfect complement to grilled seafood or barbecued chicken.
100% Riesling
Silver Medal, NY Wine Classic 2019
Early Mountain Rosé 2019
Origin: Virginia
Retail: $21.95 | Sale: $19.75
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Early Mountain Winery has more than 55 acres of vineyard. The pale, salmon color of this wine primes you for the strawberries, white peaches and floral aromas and flavors. The acidity brings a brightness to the fruit, and the wine lingers with wet stone and a pleasant citrus pith character. Created specifically to be food-friendly, there are not a lot of dishes that this rosé won’t complement. Pair this fresh, bone-dry quencher with heavier, more fatty dishes like fried chicken and grilled salmon. Alternatively, the citrus and grapefruit notes pair beautifully with tangy goat cheeses or fresh ceviche.
65% Merlot | 26% Cab Franc | 7% Syrah | 2% Petit Verdot
Pike Road Pinot Noir 2017
Origin: Oregon
Retail: $24.95 | Sale: $22.45
Outside the town of Yamhill on the western edge of the Willamette Valley, the Campbell Family planted their first 20 acres of vines in 1974. At the time, there were just a handful of winegrowers in Oregon. Today they own over 350 acres of vines in the Northern Willamette Valley. Complex aromas of black cherry, dried herbs, floral and spice create an alluring nose. A terrific value, this supple young wine incorporates blackberry, black cherry, black tea and dark chocolate elements, nicely wrapped up with smooth, ripe tannins.
100% Pinot Noir | 90 Points Wine Enthusiast | 92 Points James Suckling
Domaine de la Chanteleuserie Bourgueil “Cuvee Beauvais” Cabernet Franc 2018
Origin: France
Retail: $22.95 | Sale: $20.65
Just outside of the village of Benais, in the heart of the Touraine, sits lovely Domaine de la Chanteleuserie. This “place where the larks sing,” as the name means, is perched on a limestone plateau in an idyllic landscape. This is the land of Cabernet Franc - Bourgueil is among the most age-worthy of the Loire Valley’s reds, and Chanteleuserie’s are no exception. These structured wines also have a suppleness and generosity of fruit that set them apart from most wines produced in the area today. This 2018 vintage is pure, peppery, and perfect Cabernet Franc!
100% Cabernet Franc
Ridge Vineyards Lytton Estate Petite Sirah 2017
Origin: California
Retail: $47.95 | Sale: $43.15
Ridge Vineyards have been making single-vineyard wines since 1962 and are the largest grower of organically certified grapes in Sonoma County. Inky dark fruit and expressive savory notes infuse this Petite Sirah with tremendous nuance and surprising freshness. It has a superbly juicy array of fresh and succulent dark plums and blackberries that are delivered in an effortlessly attractive way.
Petite Sirah | Zinfandel
93 points Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media
92+ points Jeb Dunnuck