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Taking Root Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Origin: Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
Retail: $11.95 | Sale: $10.76
Rădăcini Wines pays special attention to all the details. Adding soul and skill to their work, in a short time, they have become a team of passionate professionals who create the wine of their dreams. Their experience and production capabilities are remarkable: 1000 hectares of their own vineyards in the 3 winegrowing regions ensure confidence in the quality of the grapes used to produce wine. Being equipped with the latest equipment and modern technologies, the winery produces wines with distinctive personality and style. The result of their effort is reflected by the 100 awards obtained at specialized world competitions. Rădăcini represents the core belief that a good wine is a wine that speaks for itself. Wine lovers are invited to taste it, enjoy it and understand why the team is so proud of it. Crisp and aromatic expression of Sauvignon Blanc with bright lemon, grapefruit citrus, and bracing acidity. 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Willful Wine Company Jezebel White Wine 2022
Origin: Willamette Valley, Oregon
Retail: $19.95 | Sale: $17.96
Jezebel is the easygoing sister to Willful Wine Company. A refreshing and aromatic blend of Alsatian white varietals grown in Oregon are co-fermented in a stainless steel tank, with daily lees manipulation to build mid-palate weight and texture. It's great by itself as a refreshing aperitif or porch wine, but will also pair well with roast chicken, German sausage, and spicy Thai food. It has floral, fruity aromatics and tropical fruit flavors and is just a little off-dry. 31% Gewurztraminer, 30% Pinot Gris, 23% Riesling and 17% Pinot Blanc.
Cricova Blanc de Noirs NV
Origin: Cricova, Republic of Moldova
Retail: $19.95 | Sale: $17.96
The wine cellars of Cricova are the second largest in Moldova, after Milestii Mici (the largest in the world). The winery was founded in 1952 and is one of the oldest wineries to produce high quality wines in the Republic of Moldova. It is a pearl of the Moldovan wine that represents a unique underground city well-known all over the world by its huge labyrinths. Tunnels have existed under Cricova since the 15th century, when limestone was dug out to help build Chişinău. Half of the roadways, located 100 meters underground, are used for wine storage, housing over one million bottles of rare wine. Cricova is the first enterprise in Moldova which makes sparkling wine using the technology "Méthode Traditionnelle" and this pinot noir was crafted based on that method, with a second in-bottle fermentation for a minimum of 24 months. Excellent on its own and a great companion to oysters, red or black caviar, cheeses and walnuts or almonds, but also pairs well with more complex dishes like pasta or risotto. Elegant with fine bubbles, light yellow straw color, delicate aromas, fruitiness and fine minerality of the taste. 100% Pinot Noir
Artadi Goros Tempranillo 2020
Origin: Alava, Spain
Retail: $21.95 | Sale: $19.76
Goros was born as a wine company willing to show the great values that nature offers through respectful agriculture practices, minimal intervention in wine making, and respecting mother nature. Our individual families have passed down traditions from generation to generation, linking the generation of the present to the past. Paying homage to the generations before us, Goros is the surname of Carlos Lopede Lacalle’s great grandfather. The individual wines from Goros will recognize the different grape varieties in the mosaic of Spanish wine growing regions. The intention is to create wines that are enjoyable, fresh, and align with the topicity and character of the regions. Carlos’s aim with Goros is to create unpretentious wines that are good to drink every day. Good to Carlos is: organic viticulture, family owned vineyards, low carbon footprint, maximum use of recycled materials and minimal intervention wine making. A very fruity red with tons of cherries, bramble fruit, and flowers. Juicy with fresh, nicely chewy tannins. 100% Tempranillo