Guerrieri Rizzardi 2022 Valpolicella Classico Guerrieri-Rizzardi, the historic house in Veneto, dates back to the unification of two ancient estates in 1913, when Carlo Rizzardi from Valpolicella, married Giuseppina Guerrieri of Bardolino. This 2018 is composed of 40% Corvina, 40% Corvinone, 15% Merlot and 5% Rondinella. 2018 was a warm vintage on the shores of Lake Garda, resulting in a release more full bodied than you may expect. With a wealth of ripe, dark berried fruit, the wine remains structured and vibrant. We like to pair Valpolicella with simple Italian fare, where it seems to blend seamlessly into the overall vibe/meal.
San Marzano 2021 Negroamaro “Il Pumo” Negroamaro from Salento, Puglia, Southern Italy. San Marzano is a small town in the center of the Primitivo di Manduria DOP, a strip of land between the seas that wash over the Puglia region. It was here that 19 winegrowers founded Cantine San Marzano in 1962. As Wine Enthusiast said, this is a perfect everyday drinking, great value wine. “Slightly agricultural on the nose at first, this Negroamaro then gives aromas of macerated raspberries and blackberries, as well as a hint of cola spilled on freshly paved road. The palate is bright and bouncy, with more berries and hibiscus iced tea. — Danielle Callegari”
Domaine Brunet 2022 Chinon 100% Cabernet Franc from the famous appellation Chinon where this grape thrives. The Domaine Brunet Chinon is grown in a semi-oceanic climate in the village of Étilly, where vines are between 35 and 40 years old. Pascal Brunet took over for his father in 1979 and has always produced Chinon in accordance with tradition and its terroirs. This is a traditional, clean, and pure expression of Cab Franc. Complex dark red fruit including dark raspberry & red currants with a green, mossy element and dried herbs. Medium-bodied with a soft mouthfeel and a long finish make this wine complete and well-balanced. Delicious with lamb!
Baron Ermengaud 2019 Faugeres Rouge Faugères, in France’s Languedoc region, is one of the single most reliable AOPs in France for red wine value, and the Baron Ermengaud Faugères Rouge is a prime example. Made by a dedicated group of growers, it’s a spicy, lively blend of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Carignan that Wine & Spirits said “tastes like it’s from a place, with a sense of sun and garrigue that’s transporting.” It’s the kind of wine that makes us hungry, wishing we were basking in a warm Faugères sunset as dinner arrives—roast saddle of lamb à la Provençale or roast venison come to mind, as the mix of spicy and savory fruit-filled notes would complement the meat perfectly.
La Tour du Bois 2020 Bourgogne Rouge From the hills of Côte d’Or, Tour du Bois is a bit darker in color than we normally see in the Bourgogne Rouge category, and it offers up notes of blue fruits, rose, and spice box, with powdery tannins. A classic example of that “by the glass” staple that you see in bistros throughout Paris. The perfect everyday Pinot for Spring! Serve slightly chilled.
Schwarz 2020 “The Butcher” Zweigelt Hans Schwarz’s career actually began as a butcher, hence his nickname, “The Butcher”. Hans is a true “Burgenlander”, meaning he is a hunter and a farmer who knows how to get things done with his hands as the generations before had taught him. This is vegan, organic and sustainably produced. A light and elegant red, sporting notes of cherry and blueberry with moderate length.
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