Hansel Cuvee Alyce Pinot Noir
$81.99
From The Winemaker
Alyce was my Mom and she was the life of the party.
There is a section of vineyard right in the middle of the North slope where the soils are very heavy adobe clay resulting in the vines struggling to produce a crop more than 1 ton to the acre. It is a field blend of clone 777 and 115. This minimal crop yield tends to produce wines that are big, rich, "over the top" flavors; perfect for "Alyce". The South Slope begins at the highest elevation and the furthest South of all of the vineyards blocks. Soils are predominantly sandy loam and the vines are all from Burgundy clone 777. Dark cherry, tobacco, cedar, dried autumn leaves and iron lend this wine tons of character and depth.
Wittmann Brunnenhauschen Riesling
$144.99
Another rarity from the esteemed Wittmann domain in the Rheinhessen. A single vineyard dry wine (as all wines bearing the Grosses Gewachs/Great Growth designation must be) from the exceptional 2021 vintage. Tempting to drink now but this wine will age gracefully for 20 years or more.
Carm Douro Tinto
$22.99
Carm is part of the Roboredo Madeira winery group, (as are our Vinha da Urze wines), a company that has been producing wine and olive oil since the 17th century. The wine is vinified in Carm's Winery at Quinta das Marvalhas in Almendra, in the heart of Douro Superior. It's a blend of Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca and Touriga Nacional, the trio of red grapes that form the backbone of many Port wines. It's aged in both French and American oak barrels for eight months prior to bottling. Look for expressions of blackberries, mulberry, and black cherry followed by the seductive flavours of black figs and licorice. There's a hint of toasted oak on the palate.
Best`s Bin 0 Shiraz
$74.99
Best's Wines was established in 1866 by the pioneering Henry Best then sold to his neighbour Frederick Thomson in 1920. It's run by the Thomson family in the best tradition! Brooding spice and clove characters on the nose with red fruits nestled amongst subtle complexities and a touch of restrained oak. Great depth of flavor. Deep, rich with a long finish showing fine tannins.
Carm Douro Rose
$21.99
A Rose that makes us blush with pleasure! Just look at that gorgeous color. Vibrant summer fruit aromas. Persistent berry fruit flavors, good acidity, easy drinking and easy on the pocketbook! CARM stands for Casa Agricola Roboredo Madeira. It's a strictly family concern, having been in the same family since business began in the middle of the 17th century. It's quite a story of a family's dedication to producing the best from such dry, stony terrain. Grapes can excel in these conditions. Very affordable and good company. Keep it on hand for a weekday evening of easy sipping and relaxation.
Dominio de Tares Baltos Bierzo Mencia
$27.99
You may not have heard of the Mencia grape before, but the critics certainly have! Baltos, made from 100% Mencia, has collected a ton of awards over the years. Wine Spectator calls it "one of Spain's best reds," giving it 90 points. (It ranked 67 out of the magazine's 100 best wines.) So, it's definitely not an unknown grape. This one is made from 40-year-old dry-farmed vines, and shows hints of violets and minerals. Fresh, elegant, clean and delicious.
Best`s Great Western Chardonnay
$34.99
Founded in 1866, Bests' is a family-owned and operated winery with some of the oldest and rarest vines in the world. One of the great things about this Great Western Chard is the fact that the grapes come from some of the earliest plantings of Chardonnay in Australia. They are grown on a deep gravel hill with a west-facing slope and what this means is low yields and great intense flavors. After pressing, the wine spent 8 months in 30% new French oak barriques and achieved 30% malolactic fermentation with plenty of lees contact to encourage a rich, complex and textured wine. Aromas of flint and stone fruit are followed by rich and complex notes on the palate yet it remains elegant and subtle.
Tedeschi Monte Olmi
$143.99
Tedeschi boasts a deep bond with the Valpolicella region that has kept it on the path of quality and tradition produced exclusively from grapes grown on hillsides. Since 1630, their family has believed in the extraordinary potential of local wine production, enhancing its value in a modern key with innovative production and environmental management methods with the end result of creating wines that are able to evoke emotion and render homage to the magnificent land.
Monte Olmi is the name of the vineyard, located in Pedemonte di Valpolicella, the heart of the Classic Valpolicella zone. Grown on ancient terraces to ensure water removal in case of abundant rainfall, it is one of the crown jewels of the Tedeschi line. Notes of cherry, raspberry and red currant combined with a hint of Slavonia oak. The taste is elegant and robust. Best consumed within 15-20 years of the vintage date.
Tedeschi Valpolicella
$28.99
Valpolicella is the famous wine growing region in the north of Italy. Generally three grapes are used in the production of Valpolicella: Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara. The grapes are harvested by hand at the beginning of October and, after fermentation, rest in large oak barrels for a year. The resulting wine is very fresh with clear notes of cherry and currants. This wine is the perfect 1, 2 punch for Pizza or pasta. Complete your Italian meal with this bright beauty.