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Green + Social Verdejo 2021
Origin: Verdejo, Spain
Retail: $10.95 | $9.86
This wine is made with organic grapes certified by the Council of Ecological Agriculture of Castilla y León. It’s certified as vegan by the European Vegetarian Union. The closure is made from sugar cane-based polymers with zero carbon footprint. The capsule over that closure is made from recyclable plastic-free aluminum. The label is recycled paper, and the lightweight bottle is made from recycled glass “to minimize emissions.” The co-op winery, established in 1935, supports 383 rural families and promotes gender equality. All that is great for the environment, but for you; The wine is delicious! Flavors of stone fruit and a fresh hint of citrusy acidity. Applause for an outfit producing lovely wine and taking extra steps to do right by their people and the Earth.
100% Verdejo
Lexicon Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Origin: Marlborough, NZ
Retail: $19.95 | $17.96
Lexicon varietal wines are carefully selected by Fran Kysela to show the essence of each variety, along with its terroir of origin, both of which are essential elements of a good wine. Sauvignon Blanc, historically known for the great white wines of Bordeaux and Sancerre, landed in New Zealand and was an instant success. Produced from grapes grown in the renowned Marlborough region, on the northern end of the island. Marlborough is recognized for growing outstanding Sauvignon Blanc with mouthwatering fresh acidity, balanced by intense tropical fruit notes. Tropical, zesty & citrusy. Hints of guava, passion fruit & gooseberries.
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Alain Jaume Crozes-Hermitage ‘La Butte d’Or’ 2019
Origin: Rhone, France
Retail: $35.95 | Sale: $32.36
Established in the northern part of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, in the commune of Orange, the Jaume family has been dedicated to the art of wine growing since 1826. Founded by Mathieu Jaume, the Domaine is now run by the 5th and 6th generations of Jaumes: Alain Jaume & his children Christophe, Sébastien, and Hélène. This wine comes from vineyards planted on well drained soils that are composed of gravel deposited by the Isere and Rhone Rivers. They store heat and bring a beautiful expression of Syrah. The nose offers intense aromas of violet, blueberry and blackcurrant that mingle with subtle notes of mint and black pepper. In the mouth, the wine is juicy and pleasant with a velvety texture.
100% Syrah
Octopoda Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Origin: Napa Valley, California
Retail: $29.95 | Sale: $26.96
Trevor Sheehan spent nearly 10 years collecting and trading some of the world’s finest wines and learning from masters of winemaking in Bordeaux and Burgundy before he decided to create his own value-based brands that showcase the unique characteristics of California wine regions. Trevor was first exposed to wine while he was at college in his native Texas and developed a taste for Burgundy which he started collecting. In 2010, Trevor left Dallas and accounting for wine country and moved to Napa; there he founded Precision Wine Company. This Cabernet Sauvignon offers an incredible aroma of big black, rich fruit, spring flowers, graphite and toast. Full-bodied with stunning concentration and flavors of dark cherries, black plum, melted milk chocolate. Well integrated French oak, this well balanced wine has supple, but ripe tannins and a lengthy finish. From a single vineyard in Oakville. 14 months in 60% new French oak, Excellent value for Oakville-Napa Valley
100% Cabernet Sauvignon