Condesa de Leganza Crianza • Spain
Condesa de Leganza Crianza is the first wine to be released from the newly revitalized Finca Los Trenzones estate. In confirmation of Julio Martinez’s conviction that La Mancha is a land of enormous promise, its introduction sends an unmistakable message that the La Mancha region can indeed produce superb quality wines.
Faustino Bianco
100% Viura, this dry white wine is a revolution in Rioja. The wine-making process is altered, so that the must begins to ferment completely clean, using enzymes and select Rioja yeasts. Each of these steps ensure a wine with an intensity of aroma not equaled in any other Rioja white.
November 7th – 13th
Louis Jadot Chardonnay • France
Thought to have originated in Syria and transported to Europe during the Crusades, Chardonnay is one of the most popular and widely planted fine wine grapes in the world. This Jadot Chardonnay has a lovely, elegant Chardonnay nose, offset by a gentle touch of vanilla, carries into excellent balance of medium-full fruit and acidity on the palate and a lingering finish.
Louis Jadot Pinot Noir • France
The thin clay and chalk soils of Burgundy give Pinot Noir a unique character: a distinct earthiness married to fruit sweetness with a red-berry fragrance very typical of the grape. Jadot Pinot Noir is harmonious and balanced, with a plump fruitiness and silky texture offset by round, gentle tannins in a wine of medium body and elegant structure. The very typical, fragrant varietals bouquet is complemented by a delicious, lingering finish.
November 14th -20th
Villa Maria Riesling • New Zealand
The nose has fresh and uplifted aromas of lemon and limes with floral influences. These flavors follow through to the palate where they are intense, balanced and long. This Riesling is drinking well now and will continue to over the next few years with careful cellaring. Try it with your favorite fruit, mild cheese, salads, risotto, seafood, and light chicken dishes.
Villa Maria Cabernet/Merlot • New Zealand
Rich berry fruit and cherry aromas greet you as you begin to pour this bottle of red wine. These aromas combine with tomato leaf, dried herb and subtle oak to carry through on the palate. The richness and soft tannins of this red will accompany red meats, game, poultry, spicy pizzas, and hard cheeses.
November 21st -28th
Thanksgiving Week
Marques de Caceres Rose • Spain
This Rose is dry, very fruity, fresh and light, with a delicate pink color. It is made from Tempranillo grapes (80%) and Garnacha (20%) selected from the highest slopes of the Rioja Alta. It is cold-fermented and undergoes a brief maceration, which imparts to the wine its pink color.
Bernardus Chardonnay • Monterey County, California
Bernardus Chardonnay characterizes the classical expression of the vineyards of Monterey County. The grapes picked for this white have been combined with components from other cool coastal vineyards. Together they create what Bernardus refers to as the ‘spice rack appraoch.’ Every delicate nuance from each vineyard, are balanced to create a fabulous Chardonnay. The aromas open with apples, vanilla, clove, and cinnamon, with background notes of tropical fruits and toasty oak. The mouth feel balances the fruit and toastiness with a full mid-palate without heaviness leading to a long gentle finish.
Byington Alliage • California
‘Alliage’ is a French word meaning ‘alloy.’ Old-world viticultural practices have provided a model of how grape varieties enhance, support, and complement each other. Alliage builds on these traditions by combining them with a stylistic flexibility enabled by new-world winemaking technologies. Embracing the belief that the finest wines are often an ‘alloy’ of individual elements. Byington has created a wine that goes beyond one-dimensional varietal character to optimize each element’s contribution.
November 28th – December 4th
Deloach Russian River Chardonnay • Sonoma, California
This Chardonnay displays distinctive characteristics true to the appellation; rich, ripe fruit and firm acidity. Its concentrated aromas and flavors of pear, apple and vanilla are complemented nicely by toasty oak components. This elegant wine is rich and clean with a smooth, long-lasting finish.
Dry Creek Merlot • Sonoma, California
Inviting aromas of cherries, caramel and chocolate followed by clove and oak nuances. The flavors of dark cherry and roasted coffee are followed with a vanilla finish. Feminine in nature, this wine carries firm tannins to reward additional aging.