Introducing our latest additions to the shop, including a playful and juicy Slovenian sparkling wine, a creamy Italian white, and a distinctively savory Bandol rosé (also in our August Case of the Month).
Each of these wines offers a unique and delightful experience, perfect for toasting the last days of summer and beyond. Let's explore the delightful characteristics of these new arrivals and the stories behind their origins.
Kobal “Bajta” ‘23 Petillant Natural of Blaufränkisch
This Slovenian sparkling wine is playful and juicy–ready for whatever you have planned this month to soak up the last days of Summer! A "pet nat" is a wine that is finished before fermentation, which traps CO2 and makes for an electric-sparkling wine! Blaufränkisch is a rich and fruit-forward grape native to neighboring Austria, and it is related to Gamay, which is more commonly known for its earthy, fruit-forward qualities. This "Blau" makes for a brambly sip (think raspberries & blackberries!), rounded out with notes of warming spices, like star anise, and a brioche-like-finish from fermenting in the bottle. Come grab a bottle today!
Ermes Pavese “Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle” ‘22
This 100% Prié Blanc from Valle d'Aosta can make it to both aperitif-hour and dinner! Fruit for this wine is sourced from Europe's highest vineyard site, in the Italian Alps near the French/Swiss border. Prié Blanc is the oldest documented variety of grape grown in Valle d'Aosta, conveying a lovely minerality. This wine sees some time on fine lees, which gives an otherwise simple wine a great deal of savory structure, and partial malolactic conversion retains a great deal of palate-cleansing acid. In contrast, its creamy structure plays well with food. So good, and sure to please every white wine drinker!
August Case of the Month Feature
August is the best time of year to visit the South of France, so we're celebrating its region's warm climates, rocky hillsides, and maritime influence with our August case of the month!
While no trip to Provençe would be complete without plenty of "pink wine," Bandol would certainly be stop number one. Bandol is a region east of Marseille, in Provençe, renowned for world-class rosés.
Here, the hillside slopes away from the Mediterranean Sea, providing a barrage of warm southern sun and cool sea air on its terraced vineyards, which were first planted in 600 B.C.E. by the Ancient Greeks.
While Grenache, Cinsault, Carignan, Syrah and "Rolle" (otherwise known as Vermentino) all do well in this region, the grape Mourvedre lends itself to distinctively savory wines.
Domaine Le Galantin 2023 Bandol Rosé
This 2023 rosé from Domaine le Galantin has bright, salty fruit notes (think August melons), balanced by a savory, herbaceous finish that begs for an al fresco happy hour!
Grab this one and 11 other wonderful varieties from the South of France in this month's case of wine!
August Case of the Month featuring wines from the South of France.