Piron ‘COQ Leon’ 2019 Gamay 95% Gamay from Beaujolais & Beaujolais Villages combined with 5% Gamaret. The latter, a little known varietal created in the 1990s by crossing Gamay with Reichensteiner, had hopes of being authorized for production in Beaujolais, but this never happened. Consequently, there are plots of these vines growing in little known villages in the region and occasionally, as in this case, it is blended with Gamay to make a plump, darker, some would say more fun wine to be enjoyed without fuss with the hearty fare served locally. Julien Revillon, now head of Dominique Piron’s operation, owns such a plot of vines. The wine is in fact plump, delicious, without artifice, but absolutely satisfying and food friendly. Glou Glou!
Viña Gormaz 2020 Crianza Viña Gormaz is the undisputed leader in Ribera del Duero’s Eastern subregion of Soria – this zone has until recently been more or less overlooked, and we hold it in high esteem due to the unheard-of concentrations of old vines that sit on original rootstock and continue to be propagated in that manner today. Fans of dusty, intense Ribera are wise to explore Soria’s individual villages deeply. You can think of grape sourcing in Ribera much as you do in Burgundy – individual families own and control small plots, sometimes as minimal as a row or two of vines. In the glass, you’ll find cherry red color with violet hues. Aromas of dark fruit, vanilla, and roasted coffee. Full mouthfeel, not too tannic, with a spicy and dry finish.
Ginestraia 2022 Chianti Rufina Here is the “little brother” to our beloved Basciano! Paolo Masi produces this wine for early drinkability, and his new 2022 arrival is crunchy and ready for spaghetti night! Intense, ruby red color. Structured and concentrated wine, it shows scents of little red berries and flowers as typical of Sangiovese, yet with lively acidity.
Le Cadeau 2018 Red Label Pinot Noir Crafted from 100% estate-grown fruit, the Red Label Pinot Noir is our opportunity to select barrels from any block of Le Cadeau Vineyard and blend them into a single estate cuvée. The result is a beautiful, small-production representation of our exquisite vineyard site. The 2018 Red Label Pinot Noir is a blend of high-elevation estate blocks, with additional fruit from the Southern and Eastern blocks. The resulting character of this selection is a balanced wine with initial red-fruited notes, followed by savory black pepper and appealing structure complimenting the darker fruit of the Eastern blocks. Clones include four Dijon selections, Calera, and estate plantings directly sourced from Vosne-Romanée, Burgundy. It was fermented with 20% whole-clusters, aged in 25% new French oak, and bottled in August 2020.
Château 2018 La Garde Red Château La Garde charmed Dourthe with the exceptional quality of the terroir, and undoubtedly one of the finest gravel outcrops in the Pessac-Léognan appellation. Château La Garde is a powerful, well-structured wine offering rich, well-balanced character. A selective approach in the vineyard and winery alike brings laser-precision and elegance to rival the finest wines. The perfect elegant red to enjoy any day of the week.
Château Meyre 2018 Haut-Médoc Red This red wine, M de Château Meyre, hails from the Haut-Médoc subregion of Bordeaux and is crafted from a vineyard with a history spanning over 300 years. The unique sand and gravel mix terroir compels the roots to delve deep into the soil for nourishment. Aged in stainless steel vats, this wine offers a fruit-forward, spicy, and elegant taste, making it enjoyable both now and in the years to come. A classic blend with 44% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot, & 5% Cabernet Franc.
