Stop by this Friday, we will pouring 4 wines, organic and vegan
A Grenache blanc white from California
A Verdejo and Macabeo white grapes, organic, vegan from Spain
And two blend red from Argentina and Germany!
Also we like to announce that next month we will start with our Local Spirit Tasting Series, every Saturday from Oct 5th to Dec 14th!!!
Tasting time: 6:00 to 9:00
See below full wine information:
Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard, Grenache Blanc Clay Station Vineyard Borden Ranch (2017)
- Grape: Grenache Blanc
- Geography: California, United States
- Appellation: Borden Ranch
- Features: Organic
Vineyard: Clay Station Vineyard
Appellation: Borden Ranch – Lodi
Wine: 100% Grenache Blanc — Alcohol: 12.5 %
Production: 153 cases CCOF Organically grown grapes
Grenache Blanc originated in Spain as a mutation of Grenache (a red grape). Though it is often blended with other white varieties, it also makes a very interesting wine on its own.
While it is now the fourth or fifth most planted white variety in France it is still relatively unknown in California. The California climate of hot days and cool nights seems to be perfect for the varietal and encourages its two prime qualities: richness with crisp acids. Ours is un-oaked, dry, crisp, and aromatic.
The wine has a lovely floral perfume with hints of pear and vanilla. It is rounded and supple with lovely tropical tinged fruit and has a nice underlying crispness. One can find flavors of peach, mandarin orange, and tropical fruits, wrapped around a bright acidity that wakes up the taste buds. Enjoy with a wide range of food or alone as an aperitif.
Mariluna, Valencia Verdejo & Macabeo (2018)
- Grapes: Verdejo and Macabeo
- Geography: Valencia, Spain
- Appellation: Valencia
- Features: Organic, Vegan
Bodega Sierra Norte was established in 1914 in Camporrobles, Utiel Requena, Valencia. They farm 322 hectares of vineyards and mainly focus on their native Mediterranean varieties, Bobal and Monastrell. They also produce Tempranillo, and Macabeo. The estate practices and is certified for organic viticulture. Together with the Universidad de Valencia, Bodega Sierra Norte continues several research and development projects aimed on the study of organic and sustainable viticulture and clonal selection of the Bobal grape as well as the study of the use of indigenous yeast.
Wine-making
Pre-fermentation maceration before pressing in order to extract more aromas a full mouth. Gentle pressing for the extraction of the free-run juice. After that the most goes through fermentation at a low temperature of 13-14°C, followed by the ageing of the wine in the tank with its fine lees for 2 months with weekly stirring-up of the lees to add complexity.
Tasting
A bright, clean, straw-yellow color. Very aromatic on the nose, fresh and with notes of white flowers, citrus and apricot. In the mouth, it is pleasant, with good acidity, complex and with a creamy touch. It is rich and with a long aftertaste.
Food Pairing
It goes well with appetizers or very light starters, white fish, seafood, fresh cheeses and salads. Best served at a temperature of 8-10ºC.
Verdejo 85%/Macabeo 15%
Location: Campo La Estrecha y Pozo Viejo
Altitude: 900 m.
Climate: Mediterranean with Continental influence
Soils: Limestone-rich with permeable textures.
Age of the vines: 40 years vines, trellissed in Guyot
Growing system: Trellised in Guyot.
The grapes for this wine are sourced from vineyards grown in a balanced, caring and sustainable way. The vineyards’ soils carry great importance, being very active with good biological conditions which favour a fast assimilation of reincorporated organic matter. This enables full terroir expression.
Awards
· Gold Medal. PROAVA Contest 2019
· Gold Medal. Challenge Millesime Bio 2019
· Gold Award. Gilbert Gaillard International Challenge 2019
Weinreich, Basisrot (2017)
- Grapes: Dornfelder, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon
- Geography: Rheinhessen, Germany
- Appellation: Rheinhessen
- Features: Organic
Viticulture: Certified Organic
Chakana Winery, Estate Selection Red Blend Mendoza (2017)
- Grapes: Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah
- Geography: Mendoza, Argentina
- Appellation: Mendoza
Chakana Estate Red Mendoza is made from 75% Malbec, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc.
Vineyard: Gualtallary in Valle de Uco.
2 days maceration on skins in temperature controlled steel vats; 12 days fermentation with selected yeasts allowed to rise to a maximum of 28°C.
The 60% Malbec part of the blend is placed in 3,000 & 5,000-liter foudres and concrete vats, then this same wine is aged in old French oak barrels for 9 months ; While the 40% Cabernet Sauvignon part of the blend is all aged in new wood. A delicate and full-bodied wine expressing harmony and purity. Herbaceous notes combined with dark fruits. Deep red color with violet hints. Dark fruits and exotic spices with tobacco and mocha hints. Rich and fresh finish.
