Two fun 'old world' wines arrived at the shop this week. Both of these red bottles have a nice balance of earthy fragrance, fruit, and structure- yet have their own unique swing to them.

You'll find the Gamay to have similar notes as local Pinots but more rustic and elegant. And the other bottle is a funky Italian grape called Cesanese, which is only found grown in central Italy. This wine has some fruit to it but is mainly a 'mineral' driven wine- a quality that we find makes this bottle both interesting and delicious.

We hope you enjoy! Cheers!

2020 Domaine Lardy Vigneron Beaujolais-Villages, $17
Grapes: 100% Gamay

Tasting Notes: Lucien Lardy is a third generation winemaker who cultivates some of the best Fleurie plots in Beaujolais. The vineyard is located in Fleurie, one of the ten Cru appellations in Beaujolais.

We are excited to bring in Lardy's 'Beaujolais-Villages,' which is new to the shop. His entry-level wine is made just on the outskirts of Fleurie from 70 year old vines and farmed with sustainable practices.

This wine is stellar: fragrant forest herb notes up front, with a nice zippy red and blue tart fruit stripe on the palate and a pleasantly structured + balanced finish. A fun French table red to enjoy on its own and incredibly food-friendly.

Try this with any savory fare- a ham and cheese sandwich, roasted rosemary chicken, grilled veggies, or a plate of pasta with parm. Delish!

2019 Damiano Ciolli ‘Silene’ Olevano Romano, $20
Grapes: 100% Cesanese Superiore

Tasting Notes: Damiano Ciolli makes wine in the appellation of Olevano Romano, located in the region of Lazio in central Italy.

He concentrates on making wine from the region's signature grape, Cesanese. Using natural winemaking methods, he makes some of the top examples of Cesanese wine in the country.

This bottle is super elegant, medium-bodied with light ferric aromas, green fig and baking spices on the palate. It's got a touch of 'old world' funk in the finish that is only reminiscent of wines grown from Italian soil—a memorable bottle for $20.