This month we are featuring new arrivals and fun Fall wines!
Of particular note is a super tasty 'Pet Nat' sparkling rosé by Johan Vineyards out of the Willamette Valley, a unique and approachable Spanish white wine with the grape' Albarin,' and an incredible new value Cote du Rhone by Chateau de Ruth.
We hope you enjoy this outstanding mix of cool weather wines this month! Cheers!
Whites, Rosé and Sparkling
(Oregon) 2020 Johan Vineyards' Petillant Naturel' Sparkling Rosé
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir
Notes: Standout natural sparkling rose from the Willamette Valley. Tart cranberry, a touch of brioche, pleasant effervescence. Great with autumnal foods like butternut squash and braised fowl.
(France) 2020 Agenais Rosé
Grapes: Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc
Notes: Mary Taylor is a new American importer of stellar European wines made sustainably, express typicity of the region's terroir, and are of great value. This rosé is light-bodied with please red berry fruit, a balanced mouth texture, and nice acidity in the finish. Delish!
(Spain) 2020 Pardevalles Bianco
Grapes: 100% Albarín
Notes: Medium bodied with crisp yellow apple tones and tropical aromas. Try with roasted veggies and salty cheeses.
(France) 2019 Les Jamelles Blanc
Grapes: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Notes: Classic French Sauvignon Blanc flavors at an excellent value: Medium-bodied, pronounced minerality, citrusy herbs, lush palate with a crisp finish. Boooom.
(Slovenia) 2020 Grape Abduction Company White Blend
Grapes: Blend of indigenous Slovenian grapes
Notes: Super fun liter of Slovenian white just a hop, skip, and a jump northeast of Italy. Intense yet approachable floral aromas with a tangy and fun citrus center. Supremely gulpable and very crowd pleasing. You want to bring this to your next dinner party.
(Italy) 2019 Pieropan Soave Bianco
Grapes: 100% Garganega
Notes: Lean, mineral-driven Italian white from Northern Italy. Prominent aromas of limestone, bright on the palate and easy to drink.
Reds
(France) 2020 Glou Glou Beaujolais Gamay
Grapes: 100% Gamay
Notes: "Glou-Glou," which translates "glup-glup," is the best description of how Gamay is such an easy-drinking variety when treated the best way. Winemaker Jean-Baptiste is part of the generation of young vintners going back to the basics of winemaking. Farming organically, searching for an optimum maturity of the fruit and hands-off in the cellar. This wine is fresh, light, and zippy, with notes of raspberry and plum.
(Spain) 2019 Fraga do Corvo Tinto
Grapes: 100% Mencía
Notes: Fraga do Corvo Mencía is a red wine from the Spanish appellation of D.O. Monterrei and is produced by Grandes Pagos Gallegos de Viticultura Tradicional. This farming coop focuses on sustainable agriculture. This bottle is fruit-driven, with deep blueberry notes and a touch of tannin + spice in the finish. Pair with a plate of roasted pork with spiced black beans and rice.
(California) 2020 Broc Cellars 'Love Red' North Coast Red Wine
Grapes: Blend of Carignan, Zinfandel, and Grenache
Notes: Natural, medium-bodied, tart, nice balanced acidity, black pepper- screams for a charcuterie board!
(Portugal) 2018 JMF Ripanco Tinto
Grapes: Blend of indigenous Portuguese grapes
Notes: Medium+ bodied, with forest herbs and concentrated blue fruit tones. Great burger wine.
(Oregon) 2018 Chateau de Ruth Cotes du Rhone
Grapes: Blend of Grenache and Syrah
Notes: Our new favorite CDR for under $20! Deep blue and black fruit, with surprisingly bright acidity and a chewy cacao finish. Superb.
(France) 2019 Les Polissons Cahors
Grapes: 100% Malbec
Notes: This wine is soft and fruity, with only the lightest tannic touch. It is juicy, fresh with red fruits and good acidity.