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Rocca di Castagnoli, Chianti Fattoria Scannano $16

RED
grape: Sangiovese

"Made from a blend of Groppello, Marzamino, Sangiovese, and Barbera, This wine spent only a few hours on the must to preserve the freshness and balance of this rose. Classic aromas of rose petal, strawberry, and raspberry lead the flavor profile with a strong mineral core functioning to give structure, acidity, and length to this bottling. Balanced, refreshing, and perfectly delicate. Direct press free run juice, all stainless steel."- Producer
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Cantina di Tortona, Colli Tortonesi Piccolo Derthona, Bianco $22

WHITE
grape: Timorasso

The Hills of Tortona are located in the south-eastern part of Piedmont. I love the straw-yellow color and brilliant reflections of this wine. This is the first time I'm featuring this very fresh interpretation of the grape varietal. Tropical and citric at the nose with notes of  stone fruit like, mango, white peach and  followed by mineral and spicy aromas. Mid to full-bodied with a refreshing acidity well balanced by its structure and a lingering finish. - Producer + SE
Another great reason not to drink Pinot Grigio! 

Emilio de Filippi, Brut, Blanc de Blancs, Metodo Classico $34

WHITE SPARKLING
grape: Chardonnay

"Located in the hills of the Oltrepò Pavese, between Casteggio and Montalto Pavese. The family, now in its fifth generation with Federico and Alessandro, is the beating heart of the company. Straw yellow with greenish reflections, fine-grained perlage, (tiny continuous bubbles) vibrant intensity of green apple and citrus, mineral nuances and white flowers, elegance of notes such as brioche."- Producer + SE
Trust me there is no need for "Veuve"

Maison Ventenac, Pays d'Oc, Marie $17

WHITE
grape: Colombard, Chenin

Maison Ventenac is housed in the heart of Cabardès, overlooking the City of Carcassonne, facing due south towards the Pyrenees. "To love the Marie cuvée, you have to love simple things. Direct, immediate things. This wine is first and foremost is lean, dry, with alive minerality of limestone. Finishes long and exquisitely pretty. All you need in the end to put a little sun in your glass." - Producer + SE

Domaine Benoit Daridan, Cheverny $20

RED
grape: Pinot Noir and Gamay

A 21-acre estate located in Cour Cheverney between Loire and Sologne, near Chateau de Cheverney and Chateau Chambord. Combining both modern and traditional winemaking technics, this production takes pride in nurturing the soil by practicing sustainable farming. Don't be fooled by the lightness of its body, the red has strong aromas of red berry and currant with an underline of earth with fine tannins.  - SE
Serve slightly chilled

Mas de Cynanque, Rosé St Chinian $19

ROSÉ
Grape: Cinsault, Syrah, Grenache, Carignan

"The Mediterranean climate benefits from the cooler air of the nearby hills. The vineyards are located on a south-easterly facing slope which makes them ideally placed to benefit from the sunshine. This rosé combines crispness and roundness and has a fruity palate. On the nose, hints of raspberry and strawberry. The taste is full and fresh with a hint of red berries and citrus fruit." - Producer

Grace + Vine, Counter Point Red Wine $24

RED
grape: Grenache, Counoise, Cinsault, and Mourvèdre

"A friend of a friend said you should talk to such and such, I hear they make good wines." That's how this production came into the hands of my distributor. The team at Grace + Vine are on a mission to access the highest pedigree grapes in the Central Coast region and craft beautiful wines at moderate price points. A smooth, lovely integrated black fruit, still with a sense of freshness and balance that play with baking spices, pomegranate. And did I mention smooth? - SE

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Muret-Gaston Winery, Syrah Red Mountain $45

RED
grape: Syrah, Counoise, Grenache

Ready? Cute story first: "When winery owners, Amy and Kyle Johnson tied the knot, little did they know that some fifteen generations ago their ancestors, the Murets and Gastons, were neighbors of sorts, living in adjacent villages in southern France. This ancestral discovery inspired their shared vision for their Muret-Gaston family of wines." This vineyard is housed in Washington State’s famous Red Mountain and Wahluke Slope AVAs. Ripe black cherry, violet and raspberry aromas follow through on the palate. Flavors of ripe blackberries, plums and mineral carry through with fine grained tannins on the finish. - Producer

Helioterra Wines, Whoa Nelly, Pinot Noir $20

RED
Grape: Pinot Noir

“The Heliolite is Oregon’s gemstone, also known as the Sun Stone. Helio and Terra combine the Greek words for sun and earth, natural and essential partners in grape growing. Whoa Nelly is crafted in order to offer a more complex wine at a competitive price. It is fun and accessible, while remaining true to the terroir." Note to self don't judge a wine by its label! I was at first a bit hesitant, but once open, I was immediately impressed. Pale to medium ruby color and scents of blackberries, sour cherries and a touch of ripeness is there but quickly rescued by freshness. The palate is light-bodied with tart fruits, chalky tannins softly integrated.
- Producer + Distributor + SE