La Yunta 2022 Torrontés The Spanish words “La Yunta” signify a pair pulling together for a common cause. This pioneering project was created in 2001 by Elixir Wine Group founder/President, Kirk Ermisch as a way of showing the world the excellence and crisp, lively balance of the Torrontés grape. Because of the frequent migration of Galician workers from Spain to Argentina, wine historians used to believe that Torrontés was originally from Spain. But, recent DNA studies have concluded that the Torrontés in Argentina today is not related to the variety in Spain. La Yunta Torrontés is a 100% Torrontés Riojana from the third largest Argentine grape growing region of La Rioja. Located 7 hours drive north of Mendoza, La Rioja is a semi-arid, high plateau area known for its ability to produce quality Torrontés with a fine balance between bright citrus notes, stone fruit, and floral aromatics. Wonderful as an aperitif or as an accompaniment to seafood or poultry.
Escudo Rojo 2019 Reserva Chardonnay Located at Buin-Maipo, 45 kilometers south of Santiago in the famous Maipo Valley, the Baron Philippe de Rothschild Maipo Chile bodega stands in its own 63-hectare (156-acre) vineyard. The wines are made, matured, bottled and packaged at the estate under supervision of a French winemaker and under the control of an in-house laboratory. This wine comes from Valle de Casablanca, situated near the Pacific Coast 80 km northwest of Santiago. The ocean influence is very strong, helping to regulate the temperature. It is an ideal country for white wine grape varieties, especially Chardonnay. The aromatic power of this Chardonnay is immediately apparent in voluptuous tropical fruit and yellow peach aromas, followed on airing by notes of gingerbread and toasted brioche. The palate is pleasantly full, the attack reveals the aromatic intensity of tropical fruit such as pineapple and passion fruit.
Yves Cuilleron 2021 “Les Rousses” Crozes-Hermitage Blanc Cuilleron Estates is a producer in the northern Rhône and has been in the Cuilleron family for three generations, but it is the estate’s current owner and winemaker, Yves Cuilleron, who has expanded the size, scope, and scale of the vineyard, land holdings, and winery. Vignes d’à Côté refers to the geographical location of the vines located next to the Grands Crus of Rhône Valley. The vines are planted in the great terroir in Chavanay where the soil is granitic and alluvial. Organic, Eco-friendly farming. No insecticides are used. This is a special wine, with a pleasant nose filled with fruity aromas (peach, pear), lemongrass, hint of almond and white flowers. The mouth is balanced between the softness of the grape variety and the freshness of the terroir. Great with Mexican food!!
Petrussa 2021 Colli Orientali Pinot Bianco You can taste the sunshine in every glass of Petrussa Pinot Bianco! Located just 30 miles away from the Adriatic sea, the Petrussa vineyards produce both excellent red and white grapes. In the case of Pinot Bianco, the Santo Spirito vineyard enjoys abundant sunshine and a fresh wind from the Balkans, allowing for late harvests and producing rich, concentrated white grapes. This wine will be great for those that love oaked Chardonnay, but are seeking to expand their horizons. A portion of this Pinot Bianco is fermented and aged in oak barrels, lending a smooth roundness to add elegance to this fresh wine.
Misty Cove 2023 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Time to taste Misty Cove’s new vintage Sauvignon Blanc! Andrew grew up in New Zealand and is cranking out a dynamic range of wines from about 500 acres of holdings in what he likes to call the “Misty Coves” of Marlborough. Here we have estate grown, handmade Sauvignon from sustainably farmed plots in Marlborough’s Wairau and Waihopai Valleys! This refreshing and tasty Sauvignon Blanc is sure to please with a bouquet of ripe passionfruit, kiwifruit, rockmelon and lime peel aromas on the nose.
Reserve de Marande 2023 Cinsault Rosé The Réserve de Marande range offers seductive and generous wines, produced in southern France, in the Languedoc-Roussillon and Gascony region. One of our favorite value roses – this particular Cinsault was crafted from perfectly matured grapes to create a fruity rosé that will bring the Mediterranean sun into your glass!
