March 2023 Newsletter

March Tasting Events

                                              Join us on
                        Wednesday, March 22nd from 5:30 to 7:00pm
                                            as we welcome
                      Aymeric d’Alton, director of Eu. Family Estates        
                                                  for a
                                    “Walk through Bordeaux”

                        WINE TASTING EVERY SATURDAY   2:00pm-6:00pm
                                      ‘Whatever we feel like opening”

MARCH SPECIAL OFFER

Tolaini is a Chianti Classico producer and this inviting “Super Tuscan” is made from grapes grown in the Classico DOCG. Pair with a grilled steak.
Tolaini 2019 Al Passo Toscana IGT Tuscany, Italy – “This entry-level blend of equal parts Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot offers outstanding value. The 2019 Al Passo (with 110,000 bottles made) shows bright energy and vertical lift. There are aromas of sweet cherry, black pepper, cinnamon and crushed stone. You get a wide spectrum of aromas over a mid-weight body and soft texture.” (WA 2/23)Regular price: $27.99, On sale in MARCH: $19.99

This is a highly respected bodega owned by the Escudero family. The grapes are from the old “Cuesta la Reina” vineyard which has been in the family for over four generations.
Bodegas Vinsacro 2012 Tinto Rioja DOCa, Spain - “The 2012 Rioja, a blend of 55% Tempranillo, 20% Granacha, 10% Mazuelo, 10% Graciano and the rest Monastrell, was aged in American oak casks for 16 months. This beautiful, deep ruby/purple-colored wine offers up notes of lead pencil shavings, licorice, white chocolate, baking spices and blackcurrant liqueur. It is lush, medium to full-bodied and ripe, but beautifully balanced, pure and powerful. Drink it over the next 5-7 years.” (WA 3/2016) Reg. price: $21.99, On sale in MARCH: $17.99

From a Margaux producer with 4 plots of vines, next to the Chateau that are classified as Haut Medoc.
Chateau Mille Roses 2012 Haut-Medoc, France -  (60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot) “The 2012 Château Mille-Roses instantly begins to impress with its aromas of cherries and Blackberries along with exotic spices savory herbs and roasted coffee then charcoal. On the palate this possesses a medium-plus body with nicely polished tannins. It displays notable balance throughout, with a core of juicy dark fruits that are framed by nice minerality. This is drinking beautifully today and there is no need to wait any longer to fully enjoy it. A wonderful value from this vintage.” (IWC 2019) The wine comes packed in a wood case.
                                                                Regular price: $34.99, On sale in MARCH: $27.99

Inama uses a selection of some of its oldest vines, from organic vineyards (vigneti) on volcanic Mount Foscarino in the Soave Classico area. The vinification is inspired by medieval times, in used barriques. An ultimate expression of Soave Classico.
  2020 Vigneti di Foscarino Soave Classico Veneto, Italy – (100% Garganega) “Very ripe, yet discreet and so mineral and punchy, almost like smelling a wet rock. Bone-dry and crisp, yet elegant and textured. Really attractive and subtle with a linear, mineral finish. Delicious now, but will hold, too.” (JS)
                                                            Regular price: $31.99, On sale in MARCH: $24.99

Ehren Jordan, who worked for Cornas’ Jean Luc Colombo in the early 1990s, began Failla in 1998 and purchased this organically dry farmed estate vineyard in 1999. The Fort Ross Seaview is a unique AVA characterized by fog and cooler daytime temperatures. The estate vineyard is at 1000-1400ft and just 2.5 miles from the Pacific. This is a great example of a place driven wine.
  2018 Estate Vineyard Syrah Fort Ross-Seaview, USA – “The 2018 Syrah Estate vineyard is fabulous. Rich, dense and super expressive, the 2018 has so much going on. Black cherry, espresso, licorice, spice and savory notes of the coast with a plush deep expression of fruit. A Syrah of gravitas and explosive energy, the 2018 Estate dazzles from start to finish.”(A. Galloni Vinous 7/20)  Reg. price: $71.99, On sale in Mar.: $54.99

NEW ARRIVALS – Affordable and Delicious Red Burgundy!

Thevenet & Fils 2021 Bourgogne Rouge Bussieres Les Clos, Burgundy, France- This family domaine located in the Macon,  practices Lutte Raisonnée farming. This, their only red wine, is from Le Clos, a small lieu-dit in Mâcon-Bussières and a marvelous value for $22.99! It is juicy and a bit plush with aromas of red fruits & a smooth finish with just a touch of young Burgundy acidity, that is in perfect harmony with the weight of the wine.  $22.99

NEW ARRIVALS – Natural wines / New grapes!

L’Acino 2021 Chora Rosso Calabria IGT, Italy – 100% Magliocco Tondo from certified-organic vineyards and fermented spontaneously in stainless steel tanks without sulfur or temperature control. “Chora” is Greek for the Italian campagna or “countryside”. Fresh, herbal, light, smooth and quaffable with some refined tannins on the finish. $24.99
Domaine Salel & Renaud 2021 ‘Testaire’ Raisaine IGP Ardeche, France - Made from 100% Raisine an indigenous grape variety of the southern Ardèche that disappeared. The Ardèche is a French department in the Northern Rhone. Fresh and light with herbs, green apples and wet stone, leans toward Sauvignon Blanc but without the cat pee and grapefruit. $17.99
Domaine des Miquettes 2021 ti’blanc Vin de France, France -  From one of our favorite St Joseph producers who also makes our favorite skin contact wine: Madloba; this is a blend of Viognier, Marsanne & Chasselas with 2 days of skin contact on the Chasselas. No sulphur fining or filtering. This is a fresh, delicious, sort of “orange wine light” with herbs and fruit and a piquant finish. The best part: only 10.5% Alcohol! $19.99

MONTHLY SPECIALS