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Gurrieri, Donna Grazia, Sparkling, Metodo Classico $32
Organic

SPARKLING/WHITE
grape: Nero/Frappato 

"Gurrieri is a family which has been tied to the land in the Vittoria winemaking region of Sicily for generations. The principal family business is the growing and selling of table grapes, ones you would eat as a snack or with cheese. Giovanni and his family are committed to organic production, believing that it will produce wines that are 'terroir driven' and true representations of their varietals." - Importer

Fresh citrus notes at first, with an ever-so-soft tone of salinity. Long and expensive finish. - SE

Domaine de la Hersandiere, Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine
Sur Lie $14

WHITE
grape: Melon de Bourgogne

Generally when I suggest a Muscadet, I follow the sentence with, "this is not driven from Muscat the grape, usually interpreted in a sweet version." This is a wine from the vast region that stretches from east to west along the three main rivers in the center of France. Always made with the grape called Melon de Bourgogne, the wines are fresh, vibrant, and immensely influenced by the salinity of the Atlantic Ocean. This wine has become one of my favorites due to its ability to transmit freshness and food pairability with a perfect body weight. - SE

Eric Kent, Chardonnay Appellation Series $26

WHITE
grape: Chardonnay

Eric Kent is one of the very first producers I brought to the shop almost 16 years ago. It is such a true pleasure to see a wine production like this grow, succeed, and remain truthful to the potion we revere: wine. - SE

"Richly proportioned while remaining fresh, this chardonnay excels in being delicious and immediately drinkable, without going over the top. Packed with classic baked apple, pear and quince flavors, the full-bodied 2019 vintage stays fresh throughout, all the way to a long and enticing finish highlighted with lemon oil and wet stone." - Producer

Domaine Gardies,  Je Cherche Le Ciel $32
Organic

RED
grape: Mourvèdre and Carignan

"Nestling in the foot-hills of Corbières, the black schists of ESPIRA DE L'AGLY mixed with the scrubland's limestones gives this a part of the Domaine's soil its typical finesse. Family's Gardiés original land - the old vines of Grenache and Carignan, positioned against the cliffs, open out on a clay and limestone soil to give their signature to the great vintages of the estate." - Producer

Powerful flavors without heaviness, with fine and integrated tannins. Such a pleasant wine!" - SE

Domaine Reveille, Tous des Oiseaux $22
Biodynamic

RED
grape: Carignan

"France Crispeel's adventure began in 2006 with the acquisition of old Carignan and Grenache. The passion for wine and organic culture are the starting point of my project, Projet Sud et Freshness. Brightness and freshness in this thirsty cuvée. 2019 is a vintage that presents beautiful acidity, intense substance, supple tannins. No sulfites added" - Producer & Importer

One of hardest-working women I have ever met in the wine world - SE

Cascina Ballarin, 2016 Barolo $35
Sustainable

RED
grape: Nebbiolo

Yes, you are reading this correctly. 2016 Barolo. The most impressive Barolo I have ever had at this price! Created from the three Crus: Bricco Rocca, Panerole, and Bussia. Aged 26 months: (14 months in French oak barriques, 12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels.) At La Morra everyone calls them "Ballarin" (dancer), but their real name is Viberti. This DOCG emerges with soft fruit, the expected floral notes, nuttiness, and garnet color with a bright, fresh overtone.
- Producer & SE