Sage Wine & Spirits
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Blog
  • TASTING
  • Events & Weddings
  • Classes

Sage Advice
Questionable wit & wisdom from the bottom of the bottle

June/July Sage Selection Bag

8/4/2023

0 Comments

 
​Tres Palacios Rosé
Chile

A vibrant Rosé of Cabernet Franc that is bursting with flavor. The Palacios family and winemaker Camilo Rahmer bring a zippy value from Maipo with their excellent Rosé. The Viña Tres Palacios winery and vineyards are located in the Cholqui sector of the Maipo Valley, 16 km (10 miles) from the city of Melipilla. Tres Palacios is the only winery in the Cholqui Valley and all of the wines are estate produced.


Domaine Migot Côtes de Toul Rosé NEW
France

The Mosel River begins in Alsace but spends most of its time running north through the Lorraine, the ignored little-brother of Alsace. This is the homeland of rosé, here called “Vin Gris.” For those looking for wines of finesse and delicacy, this is a thrilling region and there is no one better than the young Camille Migot: all hand-harvested, certified organic, all wild-yeast fermentations, NO chaptalization. SERIOUS. The Vin Gris is the calling card of the region, layered rosé that carries the nervous energy of the north.
Pinot Noir/Gamay


Escudo Real Vinho Verde
Portugal

A blend of 35% Loureiro (whose inviting, aromatic character dominates the blend), 35% Arinto, and 30% Trajadura. This is a textbook example of the style that has brought Vinho Verde to prominence: a kiss of residual sugar to balance out the crisp, Atlantic acidity, all enveloped in a comforting embrace of creamy petillance. 


Seehof Weissburgunder Trocken NEW
Germany

Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc)


Radley & Finch Alley Pack Chenin Blanc
South Africa

A good example of why Chenin has for a long time been the workhorse and favorite in South Africa but is now starting to be recognized all over for its versatility and brilliantly defined fruit flavors. Balancing white cereal and stone fruit with yellow citrus and hints of lifted spice. A firm favorite with fish and seafood on the grill and also a fine partner for fresh produce and pastas.


Lovely Lilly Pinot Noir NEW
Germany

This wine is a great introduction to German Pinot Noir. Its soft fruitiness makes it approachable, and the skillful winemaking reveals the grape's complexity. Perfect for summer BBQs, particularly with a little chill on it.
0 Comments

April/May Sage Selection Bag

5/26/2023

0 Comments

 
​April 2022


Botromagno Rosé di Lulu
Italy

A very distinctive terroir, consisting of sandy soils of extremely low fertility; the vines must suffer to survive here, and they yield clusters that are few but extraordinarily rich. Rosé di Lulu, a deep pink in appearance, is firmly structured and with an unmistakable personality, one of the iconic wines of Puglia, the region that was first to achieve international success for this difficult to make wine style.
100% Nero di Troia
Appearance: A luminous, light pink.
Bouquet: Complex and full fruited, with nuances of liqueur cherries and mulberries.
Palate: Rich, alluring, multi-layered.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS
Salami, medium-aged cheeses, lamb stews.


Grape Abduction Company Rosé NEW
Slovenia

Grape: Žametna Črnina

Darker pink color bursting with notes of ripe wild berries, wild strawberries, and a hint of violet. On the palate, the wine is round, fruity, with a refreshing acidity after the mid-palate that carries the red fruit aromas to a long and smooth finish. Enjoy on any hot day (or not), on any occasion, by itself or with light fare.


Casa Bollen Sauvignon Blanc
Chile

Fresh, light, dry, and lively—this wine is as delicious and refreshing as it is elegant! Born of the gravely, mineral-rich soil of the Leyda Valley, this wine is everything we love about Chilean Sauvignon Blanc. Expressive with light tropical fruits of pink grapefruit, pineapple, and a hint of lime, this wine has a light body with a lengthy, mouth-watering finish. Perfect for warm evenings with friends or sunny days in the park, it’s a friendly wine that goes along well with a variety of foods and festivities!


Aslina Chardonnay NEW
South Africa

A deep, robust Chardonnay with notes of honey on the nose. The partial wooding gives this wine a unique edge while highlighting the stunning tropical fruit and limy character. On the palate, this Chardonnay offers a lingering finish and a mild buttery flavor, with undertones of vanilla and honeybush tea.


Ca'Viola Dolcetto d'Alba
Italy

The color is a very intense ruby-purple red. The nose expresses a complex floral and fruity bouquet, with notes of fresh hay, violets, currants and black cherry in the foreground. The mouth entry is firm and denotes excellent body, which is never at the expense of drinkability. Long and harmonious on the finish reminiscent of fruit.

*Open at least 30 minutes prior to serving*


Charles & Charles "Daisy" Cabernet Sauvignon 
Washington

75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Syrah
Varietals fermented with native yeast. Wines were combined into older barrels for 9 months. Blackberries, violets, cassis, tobacco, and forest floor dominate this full-bodied majority Cabernet Sauvignon wine, with a purity and balance between decadence and structure.


0 Comments

February/March Sage Selection Bag

4/7/2023

0 Comments

 

Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan "La Vie" Rosé NEW
Germany

Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

A selection of vineyards and three red varieties are chosen for this aromatic and vibrant rosé. The grapes are chilled immediately after harvest to avoid oxidation and ripeness. This wine initially drinks very fruit-forward before mellowing to an almost savory finish. A robust rosé for the colder months and a beautiful dark pink hue for Valentine's Day.


Vaiven Blanc de Noir 
Spain

100% Tempranillo
This is a memorable new take on Tempranillo, the nobel grape of Spain. What started as a whim in a spare tank and has turned into one of our most popular wines.

Bright yellow color with pearly iridescence at first sight. Red berry and passion fruit notes. Medium bodied and balanced, with a refreshing acidity.
This is a great wine for people who usually drink reds and want to get into whites, and its fuller body is nice this time of year. Biodynamic agriculture.


Les Garrigues Côtes du Rhône
France

60% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 5% Cinsault

Named after the beautifully aromatic underbrush and scrub found all over the South of France, Les Garrigues is a delicious Cotes-du-Rhone bottled exclusively for Skurnik Wines. It is produced by a single, small domaine in the Cotes-du-Rhone appellation, and bottled according to our preferences. A blend of predominantly Grenache, Les Garrigues is always balanced, with juicy ripe fruit—never over-ripe, over-done, or overly alcoholic (a trait that sometimes mars wines entry level wines from this appellation). This is an honestly made, textured Côtes du Rhône that is wallet friendly. Fermented and aged in 50% cement, 50% stainless steel



JoMa Halligalli NEW
Austria

100% Zweigelt
Natural wine with little intervention--unfined and unfiltered, so appropriate for vegans. Fruit-forward and supple, this is an unusual, but very approachable example of the variety. 


Ixsir Altitudes Red NEW
Lebanon

35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Caladoc, 22% Syrah, 17% Tempranillo 

The name IXSIR derives from “Iksir”, the original Arabic word for “Elixir”, a word common to many languages, defining the purest form of all substances, a secret potion that grants eternal youth and love. The vision behind IXSIR is to reveal the best terroirs of Lebanon, some forgotten long since. Cultivated with respect to sustainable agriculture, IXSIR’s vineyards are spread in the mountains of Lebanon on clay-calcareous and limestone soil, from Batroun to Jezzine, benefiting from the unique microclimates Lebanon has to offer.
IXSIR’s vineyards culminate at an altitude of 1,800m, making them one of the highest in the Northern Hemisphere.

Fresh aroma of black and red fruits with a touch of oak. Smooth, delicate character that blends overtones of blackcurrant and blackberry. 
Open/decant 1 hour before serving.

​Saveurs du Temps Cabernet Cabernet Sauvignon
ItalyFrance

100% Cabernet Sauvignon
   Close to the Mediterranean sea and the Roman city of Nîmes, the vines are situated on a very healthy terroir thanks to dry, warm weather and a soil covered with rolled pebbles.  The 2,700 hectares of sustainably-farmed vineyard extend in a complete circle around the city of Nimes, the unique vineyards supply a diversity of exposures and microclimates. All of the principal Mediterranean grapes are grown and vinified in their state-of-the-art cellars, along with international favorites like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.  The Saveurs du Temps range is a selection of their best parcels to get fresh, fruity and smooth wines whilst keeping a strong identity.

Bold red cherries and red licorice on the nose. Flavors of black pepper and chocolate with subtle notes of baking spice and grippy tannins.
**Open 30 minutes before enjoying**
​
0 Comments

Sage Selection Bag December 2022

2/3/2023

0 Comments

 
Côté Mas Crémant de Limoux  (Regular Bag)
France

60% Chardonnay, 20% Chenin Blanc, 10% Pinot Noir, 10% Mauzac

After primary fermentation, the “Liqueur de Tirage,” a blend of sugar and yeast, is added to the juice a few hours before bottling.

After one year of ageing, the lees are expelled and the “Liqueur de Dosage” is added and aged an additional twelve months

An intense and refined nose of honey, acacia and crystallized lemon lead way to a harmonious palate of citrus fruits and balanced acidity. An excellent aperitif that pairs well with all styles of cuisine.


Emile Paris Champagne (Holiday Bag) 
France

50% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier, 20% Chardonnay

Nose: red fruits and toast flavors.
Mouth: Floral tastes first, then spicy, and final with citrus and almonds.
Fine and elegant cuvee made in the perfect respect of Champagne’s traditions. It gives to this Champagne authenticity and style.


Château Guilhem Chardonnay 2020
France

Completely de-stemmed grapes macerate at low temperature, to keep the maximum flavor. Aging 4 months on the lees. No oak aging.

 Golden, light yellow color. Aromas of white flowers and tropical fruits. Flavors of ripe white fruits. A fresh aftertaste, resulting in a blend of toasted brioche


Anthill Farms North Coast Pinot Noir (Holiday Bag) NEW
California

100% Pinot Noir
Vintage Makeup 45% 2019 ~ 25% 2020 ~ 30% 2021
Native Yeast fermentation. Aged in 25% new French oak

Moderately saturated ruby color leads into aromas of red cherry, black plum, apple skin and cinnamon. Lithe and textured, and a pure pleasure to drink.
Refined tannins and acids keep this gulpable blend balanced and inviting. Utterly delicious.


Cepas de Familia Malbec 2019 NEW
Argentina

100% Malbec aged 3 months in stainless steel

This wine has a good balance, with strong fruity aromas highlighting notes of plum and spice. Medium bodied with round, so tannins and a long, velvety finish. It pairs well with grilled red meat, stews and pastas.


Charles & Charles Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 (Regular Bag) NEW
Washington

The Cabernet Sauvignon was de-stemmed and then fermented with native yeast, followed by the wine being on its skins for 35 days (fermentation being about half that time). We had access to some beautiful Goose Mountain Syrah that we thought would add complexity and spice. We fermented the Syrah with native yeast and whole cluster and blended it together with the Cabernet Sauvignon right before we blended and moved all the wine to old barrels. In the barrels, we were looking to soften and concentrate, not to add toast and vanilla thus the choice of used neutral barrels. The resulting wine has intense black currant, espresso, black olive, and dusty herbs with broad shouldered structure.


L.A. Cetto Petite Sirah 2018
Mexico

100% Petite Sirah
Appearance: Plum red of great intensity, clean, bright and with a violet rim.
Aroma: Freshly cut red fruits and an herbal touch of aromatic intensity; when the temperature rises, aromas of chocolate and vanilla appear.
Taste: Very pleasant to the palate, intense, fruity, complex and balanced.

Matches very well with Mexican gastronomy, red meats, and medium cheeses.


En Enemigo Cabernet Franc 2019 NEW
Argentina

90% Cabernet Franc 10% Malbec
Vinification: Wild yeast, with 28 days of maceration. 5 different harvest times (5 weeks between the first and the last one).
Aging : 15 months in 100-year-old foudre.

 Soft, rich, elegant, with dark fruit tones.
0 Comments

Tasting Notes (12.9.22)

12/13/2022

0 Comments

 
​Silver Thread Pétillant Naturel 2021 ($22.99)
Seneca Lake, New York

"GRAPES: Various grape varieties were hand harvested and co-fermented. The blend includes Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Gewurztraminer, Cabernet Franc and Riesling.  
 
FERMENTATION: Fruit was pressed into neutral oak barriques where spontaneous fermentation took hold. Several different lots, including five barrels of early season fruit and one larger lot of later-picked Riesling, were blended before bottling.

TASTING: Alluring aromas of fresh fruit, yeast and earth. Broad, creamy mid-palate with a touch of grip. Pure, unadulterated and alive with moderate fizz… a lively sensory experience."


Erica Orr Wines Chardonnay 2019 ($34.99)
Columbia Gorge, Washington

"The Columbia Gorge is the best climate in Washington for the style of
chardonnay I like – mineral driven and fresh with that tension between
bright, clean and acidic and round, rich and savory.

I helped hand pick this fruit early in the morning and then we whole cluster
pressed the grapes when we got back to the winery later that afternoon. We
settled the juice in tank overnight and then filled five old French oak barrels
for native fermentation.

After a couple months of batonnage, I stopped stirring the lees and let the
wine clear by gravity. After a year in barrel, we moved the wine into
stainless steel drums which is a technique I had read about but never done
before the 2018 vintage of this wine. This is how it is said that Dominique
Lafon makes his white Burgundy, apparently Roulot follows this protocol as
well, shifting the wine from the oxidative environment of the barrels into an
anoxic reductive world of stainless steel for a couple months for the wine to
“drop the baby fat”, “chisel the cheekbones” and tighten it up a bit.

I felt strongly that the mouthfeel I’d been building for 16 nerve-wracking
months would be destroyed by filtration and I was ok with the clarity of the
wine as it is. So we went to bottle without fining or filtering in February of
2021."


Schola Sarmenti Negroamaro 2019 ($17.99)
Puglia, Italy

"Variety: Negroamaro 100%  
Aging: At checked temperature in stainless steel tanks.  
Bouquet: A singular olfactory register interwoven with notes of spices, tobacco and leather in a well-marked fruit finish.  
Taste: The enterprising sip intoxicates the palate with a softness and a velvety structure softened by a fine tannin that leaves a pleasantly bitter trail."


Sablettes Sauternes 2016 ($22.99)
Bordeaux, France

"Sablettes is a second label of sauternes from Chateau Doisy Vedrines in Barsac, a commune that is said to have “noble soils.” The relationship between the the soil, the climate and the vines is complicit in its ability to give botrytis an opportunity to work its magic. Once ready, grapes are hand
harvested and sorted up to 9 times over the course of 6-8 weeks.

This sauternes features nose of citrus, marmalade, honey and ripe pineapple with a hint of white peppercorn. Sweet on the tip of the tongue with refreshing acidity yielding to an elegant finish."
0 Comments

Sage Selection Bag 11.22

12/7/2022

0 Comments

 
​Dignitat Brut Cava (Regular Bag)
Spain

Organic sparkling wine from the Penedès.
Xarel·lo 34%, Macabeo 33%, Parellada 33%
Straw yellow color with green tones. Fine persistent bubbles. Bright appearance. Soft aging aroma with signs of flower and citrus. Vivacious in mouth compensated with elegance and equilibrium. Fresh, with low acidity, pleasant, balanced and a fine bubbling structure.
Drink as an aperitif or with appetizers.


Perrachon Cremant de Bourgogne (Holiday Bag) NEW
France

Traditional method sparkling 100% Chardonnay from Burgundy.
Bold, fresh nose, subtle palate with flowery notes, slightly lemony.
Drink as an aperitif or with appetizers.


Domaine Campu Vecchiu Rosé (Regular Bag)
France

Rosé from Corsica: 40% Sciaccarellu 30% Niellucciu 30% Grenache
Rich and round with a touch of acidity that brings freshness to the finish. To be enjoyed well chilled with white  meat or grilled fish.


Château Barbebelle Rosé (Holiday Bag)
France

This very Provençal rosé wine distinguishes itself by a good length on the palate, a strong fruity and floral, freshness and everything in sharpness.
Grenache 50 % Syrah 25 % Cinsault 25 %
Nose: Expressive, floral notes, rose, honeysuckle. Mouth: Nice length, raspberry, redcurrant, white fruits. 
Enoy as an aperitif, with salads, or with poultry.


Tsiakkas Xynisteri NEW
Cyprus

Our vines continue to be planted ungrafted, propagated from the cuttings of exceptional old vines coming from our own vineyards. Although the vineyards look less uniform and yields aren’t as efficient as they could be, this traditional practice offers a more sincere reflection of terroir and promotes healthier diversity among the plantation.
Aromas:   Nectarine, lime, grapefruit, honey
Pairing:   Green vegetables, poultry, seafood
This is a great wine for Sauvignon Blanc drinkers!


Albastrele Blanc de Cabernet
Moldova

Our Blanc de Cabernet, a white wine made from gently pressed red Cabernet Sauvignon, is a pale gold with green hints. The nose and palate display lively passionfruit, ripe peach and apricot aromas and flavors, with delicate citrus and sweet spice notes. We enjoy this wine chilled, served as an aperitif  and with a variety of dishes, such as roast chicken, grilled fish, and creamy risottos. 


Domaine du Clos du Fief Beaujolais-Villages
France

Traditional semi-carbonic winemaking of
whole berries with temperature control. Charming bright red color, with red berries aroma, tannic and structured, honest in the mouth, ending with a mineral note. It can be called a Beaujolais-Villages fit for ageing. To drink within 3 years. This is a character-rich, expressive Gamay from just outside of Beaujolais’ band of “cru” villages. Certainly one of the finest values for serious quality anywhere; floral, aromatic and full of intensely layered red fruits. Pinot Noir lovers should love this.


Beaumirail Vacqueyras NEW
France

From the southern Rhône Valley, this is a robust and full-bodied wine.
63% Grenache 24% Syrah 13% Mourvedre and Cinsault
Maturation in steel tank
A magnificent red color with deep purple accents. Notes of blackberries, blackcurrant and black cherries. Delicate and integrated tannins. Its aromatic finale starts with spicy noted of nutmeg and clove, then develops a subtle perfume of violets.
Pair with stews, meats, and slightly spicy dishes.
0 Comments

Tasting Notes 12.2.22

12/7/2022

0 Comments

 
​Cleto Chiarli Dry Lambrusco ($18.99)
Modena, Italy

100% Lambrusco di Sorbara
Deep rosé colour, with clear fragrances of strawberry and brushwood. Its taste is fresh, pervasive, mineral, and at the same time velvety and surprisingly pleasant. Dynamic.

A light aperitif or to enjoy with poultry, ham, or roasted vegetables.


Forge Cellars "Classique" Dry Riesling ($19.99)
Seneca Lake, NY

Each of the 16 vineyards that we work with contribute to the blend that make up our Classique wines. These wines showcase the beauty of Seneca Lake: to be able to consolidate the various elements of each site into a perfectly balanced wine. Very few regions in the world provide in a natural way this perfect combination.

Throughout the years, we have characterized the vintages based on Mother Nature’s contributions and the shared disposition of wines in the cellar during their year of development and maturity.  In our 10th vintage sharing the voice of the land, we have affectionately referred to 2020 as “the vintage of the sun.”  While the world was shrouded in uncertainty  amidst  a rising pandemic, nature delivered sun drenched days that helped us maintain our focus and optimism, and nurtured the vines with unyielding promise.

If you've never had dry Riesling, this is the one you must try.

Domaine Reverdy-Ducroux Sancerre Rouge ($23.99)
Loire Valley, France

-Originates from clay-limestone slopes situated at an altitude of 240m in the highlands of Verdigny.

-100% developed from pinot noir, this Sancerre red is known for its freshness and fruity flavor.

Tasting notes
Ruby-red colour, bouquet of red fruits: cherry, raspberry, cranberry. Well-balanced on the palate, lively and refined; nice freshness to finish.

Serving suggestion
Serve chilled at 14°C with meat or charcuterie, Loire salmon, or to accompany a red fruit salad or caramelized pears.


Tenute Sant'Antonio Monti Garbi Valpolicella Ripasso ($20.99)
Verona, Italy

Grapes:
Corvina and Corvinone 70% - Rondinella 20% - Croatina and Oseleta 10%

​Color: ruby red. Aroma: red fruit and cherry.
Flavor: soft, caressing, fresh, savory and fairly tannic with a spicy aftertaste.

Pairing:
Pasta entrées with meat ragout and Italian sauces, grilled, roast or stewed white meats, hard medium-ripe cheeses.

Aging Potential:
10 years.
0 Comments

Tasting Notes 11.18.22

11/30/2022

0 Comments

 
​Rene Marie Catel Blanc de Noirs Champagne ($34.99)
Champagne, France

Varieties : Pinot Noir 100%
Viticulture: Sustainable
Aging in Bottle: 24-months
Tasting notes:
Radiant nose, revealing white-fleshed fruits (apple, pear, peach white), citrus (lemon) and floral nuances. Ample in the mouth, combining generosity and subtlety. Full, fresh and crisp.
​
Coming from families who have been growing grapes in Champagne since 1710, René and Marie-Noelle Dautel started producing their own champagne in 1971. Sylvain Dautel, their son, is now in charge of the vineyard located in Loches-Sur-Ource, a small village in the heart of Côte des Bars. Sylvain is perpetuating the tradition of his ancestors, using environmental friendly practices to create the most delicate, yet intense Champagnes. Cuvée René-Marie Catel is a rare Brut Blanc de Noirs (100% Pinot Noir), aged for two years on lees before disgorgement.

Domaine Raissac Viognier "Les Cres" ($14.99)
Pays d'Oc, France

Sustainable viticulture. Regular bâtonnage (stirring up the lees). Ageing on the lees. Straw yellow color, pale, silver highlights. 
Nose: Aromatic, flowers aromas, subtle apricot aromas.
Palate: Elegant, intense, round, passion fruit hints, subtle spice hints, subtle toasted almonds hints, good intensity.
Wine and food pairing: White meats, poultry, soft-ripened cheeses, for the aperitif, fish dishes.

Château Barbebelle Rosé ($17.99)
Provence, France

This very Provençal rosé wine distinguishes itself by a good length on the palate, a strong fruity and floral, freshness and everything in sharpness.
Grenache 50 % Syrah 25 % Cinsault 25 %
Nose: Expressive, floral notes, rose, honeysuckle. Mouth: Nice length, raspberry, redcurrant, white fruits. 
Enoy as an aperitif, with salads, or with poultry.

Husch Pinot Noir ($37.99)
Anderson Valley, California

Expressive and inviting, our Anderson Valley Pinot Noir is happiness in a bottle. As soon as you pull the cork aromas of pomegranate, sweet cherry, currant, rose petal, forest floor, blood orange, and wild herbs grace your nose. On the palate the wine expresses flavors matching the aromatics and is held together with sustained richness and bright acidity. Lovely on its own and will pair exceptionally with meals such as coq au vin, pork tenderloin, mushroom pasta, or creamy cheeses.

Château d'Or et de Gueules "Les Cimels" ($17.99) 
Costières de Nîmes, France

Varietals : Syrah (60%), Carignan macération carbonique (30%), Grenache (10%)
Deep colored, spicy and concentrated mouth with a very good length. There is a complex nose of dark fruits, freshly cracked black pepper and herbs de Provence. The palate is full bodied with rich, juicy fruit filling the mouth. This wine is really ample and marked by elegance.

Elephant Sloe Gin ($44.99)
Germany

We were inspired to create Elephant Gin following our own adventures in Africa.

With a vision to conserve the wildlife we feel so passionately for, we decided to launch a product that would help conservation trusts. We strongly believe that this generation has a responsibility to support African wildlife today, so others can continue to enjoy it in the future. 

With every bottle sold, we contribute 15% of bottle profits to elephant conservation projects. 

Richly rounded, lightly sweet and exquisitely fruity bouquet as well as a typical warm red color. The deliberately discreet addition of sugar triggers a perfect balance between tart and sweet notes.
0 Comments

Sage Selection Bag 10.22

11/3/2022

0 Comments

 
October 2022:

Bodega DiamAndes Rosado
Uco Valley, Argentina

You don't see many 100% Malbec rosés in the market, so this is a novel wine. It has strawberry and mild citrus notes and quite a bit of structure on the palate; this is a rosé to pair with food, rather than to be enjoyed merely as an aperitif. It has enough character to stand up to BBQ, red meats, or fattier vegetarian dishes. Vegan-friendly wine.

Domaine de Stricou Incipio Carignan Blanc NEW
Languedoc, France

Incipio displays notes of verbena and jasmine on the nose followed by perfectly ripe white peach notes.
On the palate the wine is rich yet fresh and vibrant with nice salinity, ocean spray and a
touch of mint.
 

Farina Lugana NEW 
Verona, Italy

Straw yellow with greenish shades. Elegant and fresh, it reminds of wild flowers, mini mum flowers and linden, which evolve in apricot and white flesh fruits, delicate, smooth, sapid and very harmonic. Ideal with fish, white meats and soft cheeses. An excellent aperitif.

Salcheto Chianti "Biskero" NEW
Tuscany, Italy

An easy drinking, everyday wine composed of Sangiovese (85%),
Canaiolo, Mammolo and Merlot. Part of this wine is matured in 300-liter American oak “tonneaux." Vintage 2021 has been characterized, once again, by intense climatic phenomenon such as frost and drought. Its wines are proposing a robust and intense experience.
Pair with fatty or cheesy dishes.

Undurraga Carmenere
Rapel Valley, Chile

This wine shows an attractive bright violet color. In its aroma ripe plums and confit figs mingle with a touch of mocha and tobacco. It is a fresh, tasty and juicy wine, full of soft and sweet tannins. It is a modern wine with perfect balance between fruit and wood, which brings complexity and elegance. Great choice to accompany spicy pasta and meat, soft cheeses and stews. Ideal with gratin eggplants.

Mad Fish Cabernet Sauvignon
Western Australia

The color is a rich deep ruby and leads you to an enticing nose brimming with succulent dark berry fruits supported by hints of raspberry, mocha, savory spice and rosemary. The palate offers great vibrancy and depth of flavor – black and blue berries, redcurrants, plum compote and roasted chestnuts mingle with alluring coffee and cocoa and a minty earthiness. Supple tannins allow this wide array of flavors to enliven and excite the mid palate and then linger on the finish.
0 Comments

Tasting Notes (9.16.22)

10/7/2022

0 Comments

 
​Domaine Cauhaupe L'Eclipse ($16.99)
Jurançon​, France

From the producer:
"Cauhapé’s wines express the specificity of Jurançon grape varieties. Petit Manseng is our main grape variety. It is a vine with small bunches of grapes under the leaves. The thick skin is a great asset. It allows us to push the harvest very far and to obtain a very high level of maturity. Gros manseng and Courbu bring finesse and fruity aromas. For several years, Cauhapé has also been exploring the forgotten grape varieties Camaralet and Lauzet, which have ennobled the dry Jurançons, producing wines that are more authentic and expressive than ever.

Aware that the earth is not enough to produce great wines, that it also needs 'breath and spirit,' Henri Ramonteu has succeeded in bringing together earth and sky. The wine coalesces the character of a climate, the influence of a land, the expressions of a grape variety, and the man’s hand and instinct. In other words, the vineyard expresses a soil through a history, a way of life, a culture, and a grape variety. This is the true definition of a 'wine of terroir.'

With a  beautiful intensity, the nose reveals aromas of white fleshed fruits and delightful notes of citrus and spice. In the mouth, the round and supple attack develops a magnificent palate of fruity and exotic flavours. A wine of conviviality and pleasure to be appreciated as an aperitif or at the beginning of a meal. Tapas, Sushi, Brunch."

Husch Pinot Noir 2019 ($37.99)
Anderson Valley, California

From the producer:
"​Husch Vineyards is a small, family owned and operated winery. When Husch started growing grapes in Mendocino County's Anderson Valley, little was known about the growing prospects for this remote region. The climate of the Anderson Valley feels a strong cooling influence from the nearby Pacific Ocean. 

In the world of winemaking, the keys to success are the grapes and people that you work with. Thus the land, climate, and farming input are the most important factors for making high quality wines. Some of our fields are farmed organically. Most of our fields have a permanent cover crop. All of our fields are certified "Fish Friendly." And we take pride that our farming practices, as a whole, require a minimum use of diesel fuel for each acre we farm.

Expressive and inviting, our Anderson Valley Pinot Noir is happiness in a bottle. As soon as you pull the cork aromas of pomegranate, sweet cherry, currant, rose petal, forest floor, blood orange, and wild herbs grace your nose. On the palate the wine expresses flavors matching the aromatics and is held together with sustained richness and bright acidity. Lovely on its own and will pair exceptionally with meals such as coq au vin, pork tenderloin, mushroom pasta, or creamy cheeses."

Bodegas DiamAndes Perlita Red ($13.99)
Mendoza, Argentina

From the producer:
"In 2005, the Bonnie family, owner of the renowned Château Malartic-Lagravière (Grand Cru Classé de Graves) and of the Château Gazin Rocquencourt (Pessac-Léognan), decided to leave France in search for new horizons in the world of wine. It all began with the acquisition, along with their partners, of a single 130-hectares (321 acres) block of land in the heart of the Uco Valley, to the south of the city of Mendoza.

By the Andes Mountains, at 1100 masl, Bodega DiamAndes boasts an ideal terroir: temperate climate due to the altitude and that together with its sandy-clay soils with large amounts of rock, allow Malbec, Argentina’s king varietal, to fully express itself. Vine care is based on sustainable farming for a global environment care. It is respectful of the soils which are ploughed. Several measures are environment-friendly: use of natural fertilizers, biodegradation of pests with rational use of chemical products. 

80% Malbec - 20% Syrah. 8 months in French oak barrels, of one use at least.
Attractive and bright violet color, with aromas of plum and dark berries. In the palate is fruity, silky and velvety, medium-bodied with refined tannins and a flavorful finish."

Mas Becha Classique 2018 ($18.99)
​Roussillon, France

From the producer:
"A bit of a winemaker, a bit of an artist, a bit of a boss and high standards. Charles Perez is a jack of all trades whose career and wines, elegant and modern, denote an assertive character worthy of a local child. Since 2008, he has led the 25 hectares of MAS BECHA according to the principles of organic farming, concerned with preserving and one day passing on this exceptional vineyard. Respect for the terroir and the search for wines of pleasure, here we awaken the senses and the conscience.

Charles has also been able to take advantage of the limestone subsoils and arid lands of the Aspres terroir to bring together vines, olive trees, almond trees and cork oaks. And it is here, in the heart of this protected bio-diversity and this typically Mediterranean climate, that our neo-winemaker produces Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre in a modern style and surprisingly fresh.

60% Syrah, 20% Grenache Noir, 20% Mourvèdre"

Rozelieures Single Malt Whisky ($54.99)
France

From the producer:
"Rozelieures is the slightly crazy story of a visionary family who transformed the family business into the spearhead of French whisky. Better than that, today it is one of the few whisky brands in the world that owns and controls 100% of its production. Grain, malting, brewing, distillation and ageing, everything is done in-house – energy autonomy included – in a rare and unique model of vertical integration.

All Rozelieures whiskies are single malt, and we are the first distillery in France to work with peated malts. In keeping with the ancestral tradition, we double distil all our whiskies. This process offers greater finesse and an unrivalled aromatic intensity. After distillation, we age our whisky in oak casks from our local forests but also in casks that have contained wines and spirits from Kentucky, Sherry, Burgundy, the Rhone Valley and the South West.

This Rare Collection whisky, produced in limited quantities, is distilled from a finely peated malt. It has been aged in oak casks containing wines from the South West of France. These casks give the whisky roundness, fruitiness, mellowness and notes of ripe fruit on a sherry background."
0 Comments
<<Previous

    Archives

    August 2023
    May 2023
    April 2023
    February 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016

    Categories

    All
    Argentinian Wine
    Armenian Wine
    Australian Wine
    Chardonnay
    Chilean Wine
    Cider
    French Wine
    Gin
    Italian Wine
    Kosher Wine
    New York Wine
    Portuguese Wine
    Real Writing
    Recipes
    Sage Selection Bags
    South African Wine
    Spanish Wines
    Sparkling Wine
    Spirits
    Tasting Notes
    Whiskey
    Whisky
    Wine Terms

    RSS Feed

Proudly powered by Weebly
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Blog
  • TASTING
  • Events & Weddings
  • Classes