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Hi there! Thank you for visiting wine-sense online. We hope to be as interactive, passionate, and knowledgeable on this website as we are in person.
Our approach is simple. We keep the seasons in mind and pair to the foods we’re cooking with at each time of year. OK, so we might be over-thinking a bit. But that’s why you love us!
If you’ve shopped in the store, you know our wines move fast and the selection changes often. So be sure to check back frequently for latest finds, our new obsessions, and recently allocated bottles. We’ll also share upcoming events and sales so, you can grab them while they’re in stock. – Samanta
WS•Essentials
The perfect Oyster pairing! HOFGUT FALKENSTEIN
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Erich Weber and his son Johannes have been meticulously cultivating 13 hectares in Konz Valley, a side valley of the Saar River. Their farming methods are rooted in tradition, dating back to 1561 when the Friedrich-Wilhelm-Gymnasium wine estate was first established. The result is a collection of pure, distinctly dry, and racy wines that I’ve been fortunate enough to work with since their 2016 release.
Using ambient (natural) yeasts, Erich and Johannes allow their musts to ferment in old oak casks located in a deep, cool, and damp cellar with fabulously moldy stone walls. The result is a selection of wines that are either naturally dry (trocken) or off-dry (feinherb). When I visited their vineyards, I really got to experience how cool and damp the cellar was! But the stunning view made it all worthwhile. Their brilliantly-crafted and focused wines have continued to impress me over the years.
If you’re interested in trying these exceptional wines, act fast. I receive a small yearly allocation and they tend to go quickly.
NOTE FROM THE PRODUCER:
“The Webers neither chaptalize nor de-acidify any of their wines (including trocken and feinherb), and thus indicate all of these as Prädikatsweine (Kabinett, Spätlese, Auslese), which, pre-1971 Wine Law, were called Naturweine, or “natural wines.” They also shun cultured yeasts and yeast nutrients. (That’s why so few wines fermented dry in the 2018 vintage.) The Webers never use artificial fertilizers and are cautious of over-tilling the soil, two measures that can cause too much vine vigor and eventually lead to rot at harvest time.”
Wine and Stuff
AUGUST Club•WS | mx
The Club is available for pickup as of Thursday, August 6th.
southwestern France
Loin de l’Oeil, Mauzac, Sauvignon Blanc. “Since 1949, Maison Labastide has been a major and historic player in the Gaillac wine region. It is the oldest and largest winery in the Tarn department. With 950 hectares of vineyards… to learn more, join our club!
Food Pairings: Poolside!
portuguese WHITE
In 2000, 15 Douro farmers joined forces in a unique collective project, based on diversity, association, and collaboration to make better wines together. Sharing a common vision and with the aim of making quality wines, these producers took the risk of creating their own company and, at the same time, took control of the destiny of their vineyards and grapes.… to learn more, join our club!
Pairings: Panzanella Salad
CORSICA ROSé
100% Sciaccarellu. The Terra Santa vineyards are located on the East coast of Corsica and come from a very long wine tradition. In fact, vines have been planted in the region of Aléria since antiquity. Terra Santa means “Land blessed by the gods.”... to learn more, join our club!
Food Pairings: Tortellini Pasta Salad (see included recipe)
SOUTHERN RHONE
Typically the focus is on quantity, not quality. Wines produced in co-operative cellars are often not what we associate with organic viticulture or natural winemaking…But Les Vignerons d’Estézargues is special. The caves co-op, as they call them in France… to learn more, join our club!
Food Pairings: Grilled Salmon
SUNDAY SCHOOL | Sip and Learn And Help to End Alzheimer’s
This year, wine-sense is proudly participating in “Do What You Love To End ALZ.” Since we have a passion for wine and an even greater love for sharing that knowledge, we are excited to announce a summer wine class led by certified wine educator Ron Homan. Ron has been a valued member of the wine-sense family since 2009, and together, we’ve crafted an incredible afternoon filled with learning and tasting.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, August 9
Time: 2 – 5 PM
Schedule: A 30-minute wine class followed by a tasting session with the amazing Emily Carr
10% of all sales will be donated to ALZ
Registering is a breeze! Simply visit our Do What You Love To End ALZ page to sign up. If you’re unable to attend, we kindly invite you to consider making a donation to support our fundraising efforts. Every dollar you contribute goes towards providing care and support for individuals facing Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related illnesses, while also advancing essential research.
GIFT BASKETS – THREE WAYS
We have three baskets to offer with some goodies inside. Elegantly wrapped and ready to gift.
• Bottle of red or white wine
• Notebook – wine-sense journal
• Stemless glasses – two
• Extra virgin olive oil
Basket combinations will vary according to price level:
• $65
• $85
• $120