STAFF PICKS
2019 Teutonic - 'Seafoam' White Blend, Oregon -- $27.99
This biodynamic blushing white wine from the Willamette Valley is the perfect addition to any socially distanced summer dinner party! The fruity Pinot Noir notes dance heavily on the palette with bright salinity that will pair seamlessly with every course - from salads to the grill, you will find this wine the perfect companion this summer.
-Katrina
Juve y Camps, Sparkling Rosé Brut, Cava - Penedes, Spain --$19.99
This is an elegant sparkling rose cava from Spain, made in the traditional method from 100% pinot noir, and showing a beautiful cherry red color. It has notes of strawberry, cherry, honey, toasted bread, and subtle flowers. It's fresh, exuberant, and has an aromatic finish. Enjoy with pasta, sushi, or baked goods. Also perfect to celebrate the start of the summer months.
-Krista J
2017 Anselmo Mendes, Muros Antigos, Alvarinho, Portugal -- $21.99
When you want the crispness of a Vinho Verde for a warm summer dish but wish to have a little more weight and complexity, an Alvarinho from Northern Portugal is a great option. The 2017 "Muros Antigos" from Anselmo Mendes consists of only the best Alvarinho grapes harvested from the 2017 vintage. Floral and citrus aromas lead to a palate of richly ripe creamed apple fruit and spice with a lemony citrus edge that keeps it all in crisp balance. A suggested food pairing is with fresh white fish prepared with a lemon and caper sauce Beurre Blanc. Robert Parker scores this vintage 90 points. A great value under $22.
-Patrick D
2017 Joseph Drouhin Pouilly-Fuisse, Burgundy -- $39.99
The Drouhin powerhouse has produced a great patio wine to combat this humidity. This biodynamic Pouilly-Fuisse blows all of the stereotypes we hold against chardonnay out of the water. If you're getting sick of ros
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week after week, pick up this beauty by Drouhin at our store and you will not be disappointed when you pop the cork later that evening!
-Sam
Louis Max, “Les Rochelles”, Mercurey - Burgundy 2015 -- $38.99
This wine has been made by a big Burgundian house Louis Max in the traditional way - hand harvest, native yeasts, new and used oak for aging, unfined, lightly filtered - and certified organic! It’s very pleasant when it’s young, yet with a good potential for aging. This Chardonnay will surprise you with a delicate aroma of tropical fruit, white flowers and vanilla, on the palate you’ll taste a ripe yellow apple with touch of lemon and vanilla, and long-lasting minerality. Best with shellfish (oysters), fish and white meats, and as an aperitif.
-Alexei V.
2019 Forlorn Hope, 'Queen of the Sierra' Rosé, Sierra Foothills, California -- $21.99
We've been leaning into the new California wine movement here. If you've been paying attention you've probably noticed that I've written about all of the 'Queen of the Sierra' line of wines. The rosé just completes the circle. That said, like the rest of the wines, it has its own unique personality. High elevation vineyards at 2000ft, limestone soils, non-interventionist methods, & unfiltered. The blend is unexpected- Zinfandel and Barbera combine and clash in intriguing ways. Think wild strawberry, ripe watermelon and zesty pink grape fruit. The fruit is framed by a fresh minerality, acidity and wild herbs. Loads of fun in this bottle.
-David M.
