Adelsheim 2009 Chardonnay, Willamette Valley, Oregon
I find too often that new world Chardonnay
can be so heavily oaked (and overly influenced by malolactic fermentation) that the wine actually distracts (even detracts) from the meal. Adelsheim so judiciously uses oak in the creation of this elegant Chardonnay (which is to say hardly at all and then only in the form of neutral barrels) that the wine accentuates and elevates your dinner, instead of smashing it into gustatory oblivion.
$45.00
~Hedges Family Estate 2007
“Three Vineyards” Red Mountain Red
Washington State
Simply stunning Merlot, Cabernet, Cab Franc and Syrah grapes farmed using strict biodynamic farming practices on three estate vineyards. The mid palate is crazy with cherry whose bright acidity makes your mouth water like mad after each sip.
$45.00
*Belasco De Baquedano 2008
“Swinto” Old Vine Malbec Argentina
The pinnacle of Malbec expression. Silky. Sexy.
Tantalizing. Extraordinary.
$43.00
~Bonny Doon Vineyards
“Le Cigare Volant” 2006 California
A Biodynamic California version of the much-beloved Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines from France. It was named “Le Cigare Volant” to poke fun at the whacky (and maybe forward thinking?) 1954 French law prohibiting the landing of spaceships (“flying cigars”) in any vineyard within the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. Those who penned the law were afraid that a space craft’s landing might negatively affect the quality of the wines they were producing and ruin the reputation of the region. (When you think about it, really, they were probably right, I mean spaceships could really wreak some havoc on a vineyard, am I right?)
$55.00
~Clos Saron 2004 Black Pearl Cuvée,
Sierra Nevada Foot Hills, California.
This Cuvée is a unique blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Verdot, and Sauvignon Blanc! Delightful, distinct, and mysterious. The winery believes in zero manipulation- get people out of the way of the wine,
let the grapes do the talking.
$55.00
*Michel Dutour 2008 Pouilly-Fuissé “La Roche”
Burgundy, France A lovely wine with crisp bright acidity
and subtle nuances of tropical fruit.
$46.00
~Benziger Family Winery’s Signaterra 2006 “Three Blocks” Bordeaux Blend Sonoma Valley
This Bordeaux blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon
and 36% Merlot has round soft tannins that bathe
your tongue in layers of currant, plum, and coffee.
$50.00
*Hawkes 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon,
Alexander Valley
Super small production winery. The Hawkes family had been growing grapes in Alexander Valley, known for its delicious Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, for 30 years before they decided to see what it would be like to make their own wine with their own grapes. Taste this and you’ll want to ask, “What took them so long?!” This Cab has a gorgeously textured, fabulously layered palate.
$52.00
†Benovia 2008 Zinfandel Sonoma County
Just the right balance of fruit, spice, and alcohol. A feat not often achieved with Zinfandel!
$52.00
*ZD Wines 2009
Chardonnay, California
From four of the most respected coastal growing regions in California (Napa Carneros, Sonoma, Monterey, and Santa Barbara) comes a blend of outrageous Chardonnay grapes. No malolactic fermentation to make this wine clunky. Just full-on bright acidic fruit softened by barrel fermentation. $46.00
†Wine made from organically grown grapes
~Wine made from biodynamically grown grapes
*Wine made from sustainably grown grapes
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