Hiruzta 2023 Txakoli Rosado Fresh vintage! The name Hiruzta means “a three-person harvest” in Basque, referring to winery owners Asensio Rekalde and his sons Txarli and Angel, whose shared dream of creating a winery in Hondarribia is now a reality. Txakoli production in this village dates back to 1186, however the tradition was lost during a long stretch of warfare that only subsided as recently as the 1980’s. Through years of work, the Rekalde family has recovered and revitalized Hondarribia’s viticultural heritage, with nine vineyard plots that sit in the Jaizkibel foothills that surround the winery. Here we have a fresh, contemporary-style rosé Txakoli made from the Hondarrabi Zuri and Hondarrabi Beltz grapes! Rich aromas of red and black fruits: strawberries, blackberries and black currants, over a citrus background and fine vegetable notes. Try it with sheep cheeses!
Santiago Ruiz 2023 Rías Baixas Blanco Most talk of Albariño wine inevitably leads back to talk of Bodega Santiago Ruiz and its founder, Mr. Santiago Ruiz, a man hailed as the “inventor” of Albariño wine. Located in the district of O Rosal, this bodega is one of the leading producers in Rias Baixas. A stout defender of the quality of Galicia’s native grapes, Santiago Ruiz became an ambassador for Rias Baixas’ wines, traveling the length and breadth of Spain (mostly on foot), with the goal of heightening awareness of Rias Baixas among the most select restaurateurs and opinion leaders of the early 1980s.
Giuliano Rosati 2022 Pinot Grigio Winemakers Giuseppe and Luigi Anselmi create this wine from the Anselmi’s 600-acre estate near the sea in Veneto. This is traditional Pinot Grigio: stainless steel, fresh and tangy. 100% organically farmed, estate bottled with clean, crisp aromas of apple, citrus, and peach carry over to the fruity and refreshing palate. Easy drinking and easy to love, pair this wine with a zesty pasta, seafood dish, or an appetizer cheese board over Thanksgiving.
Yves Cuilleron 2023 ‘Vignes d’a Cote’ Marsanne 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. The vines here are grown in the commune of Chavanay, called the “Vignes d’à coté” because it’s main vines neighbor this appellation. Pleasant and aromatic with a nose composed of white fruits, delicate flowers and citrus peels. Well-balanced, and fresh on the palate with a spiced finish. Perfect with Turkey and gravy!
Henri Bourgeois 2023 Petit Bourgeois Sauvignon Blanc For 10 generations, Henri Bourgeois has offered their passion and values as winegrowers to develop Sauvignon Blancs and Pinot Noirs of great character. Each member of their family, Jean-Marie Bourgeois, Arnaud, Lionel and Jean-Christophe, bring their talent to the Domaine. Established in Chavignol, in the heart of the best terroirs of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, they cultivate a mosaic of plots respecting the unique terroirs of Kimmeridgian Marl, Silex, Clay and Limestone. Remarkably aromatic with pleasant flower and fruit fragrances with a freshness and vivacity that is pure and clean. Here is an excellent aperitif that is also outstanding with fish, seafood and certain white meats. Enjoy Petit Bourgeois with a halibut steak in lemon butter, a kingfish carpaccio, some grilled white fish or goat cheese.
Maison Michaut 2023 Chablis Domaine Michaut is located in the village of Chichée in north-central France, halfway between Paris and Dijon. It is owned and managed by Maison François Martenot, situated in Vignoles, a village in eastern France, bordering Beune.
The Maison was founded in 1922 when Lucien Gustave Martenot purchased a 10-hectare estate in Savigny-lès-Beaune, dating to 1859. Through the years, more estates were acquired, including Domaine Michaut. In 2015, the Helfrich Family acquired the estate and merged cutting-edge technology with traditional techniques to produce award-winning wines. 2023 is considered a GREAT vintage. This wine celebrates the vintage with incredible bright, fresh, clean, pure fruit. The wine has a perfect balance and purity.
Gorman Winery 2021 The Devil Makes Three Chris Gorman is the highly respected owner and winemaker at Gorman Winery in the northeast Seattle suburb of Maltby. After graduating from college in 1991, Chris spent three years working for a small Italian importer. His philosophy was, and still is, “to make wine, it is imperative to understand it.” So, for the next decade, he traveled extensively in the wine areas of Italy, Spain, and Germany before returning home and establishing Gorman Winery in 2002. “This bursts with easygoing flavors of fresh red currant and cherry that are laced with toasty mocha and spice notes, finishing with fleshy tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec. Drink now through 2030. ” -Tim Fish, Wine Spectator
Anciano NV 3 Year Valdepenas Crianza Aged for three years in the cellars of Bodegas Navalón in the small DO Valdepeñas, located at the heart of Spain. Bodegas Navalón has been the passion of the same local family for several generations. It specializes in producing classic, oak-aged Spanish red wines that are only released when they have reached the peak of perfection. The Tempranillo grapes were hand-picked in late August/early September from 30-year-old vines in stony Valdepeñas vineyards. Intense aromas of red fruits with balsamic hints of vanilla and spice. A well-balanced, rounded palate shows similar fruit and vanilla flavors with an intense finish.
Luzon 2017 Roble Bodegas Luzon are the masters of Monastrell (Mourvedre). Located in the historic region of Jumilla in southeastern Spain, this iconic region is celebrated for its beautifully expressive wines. Fruity on the palate, smooth, glyceric and tasty. Sweet and mature tannins, balanced acidity and good persistence. Discover Luzon with this 100% Organic Monastrell from Certified Organic Farming Vineyards.
Quinta da Romaneira 2019 Douro “Sino da Romaneira” The 1,100 acre spread of Quinta da Romaneira is widely considered one of the Douro Valley’s most breathtaking estates. The winery began producing port in 1872, but was not legally allowed to bottle under its own name until 1986 when DO changes gave single quintas the authority to do so. The Sino, meaning “bell” in Portuguese, pays homage to Romaneira’s history by referencing the bell that hangs above the door of the quinta. Beautiful open red color. Fine and delicate nose. Soft ripe red fruits on the palate. Well balanced, fresh and harmonious. Incredible with chimichurri lamb.
Mountford 2019 Liaison Pinot Noir Natural New Zealand Pinot! This Pinot Noir comes from the youngest vines on the estate, planted in 2008. Mountford Estate follows a policy of watchful, non-interventionist winemaking. A combination of new and traditional techniques and technology are used. Mountford Estate has transitioned to using native yeasts, low sulfur, and aim to finish their wines with no fining or filtration whenever possible. Wild fermentation over 6 weeks to produce this Pinot Noir. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. Highly fragrant, mouth-filling and sweet-fruited, with generous cherry, plum, spice, herb, and nut flavors. Perfect with cranberry sauce and herb filled dishes.
Chateau Courac 2021 Cotes du Rhone The village of Laudun has joined the circle of AOCs—headlined by Gigondas, Vacqueyras, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape—that occupy the top rung of the Rhône quality ladder. From Laudun, this is an astonishing value, delivering deep red- and black fruit that prompted our wine team to declare it “a Côtes du Rhône that’s a cut above others” at our tasting panel. Our enthusiasm is backed by an impressive 95-point score from Decanter’s World Wine Awards.
