WHITES
NV Blu Giovello Prosecco – Veneto, Italy – Regularly $15.49. Zesty, lightly sweet, and full of tree fruit notes. On the Nose, citrus blossoms, and pineapple. On the palate, lots of pear, citrus, green apple. High acid and good carbonation mean a quick short finish.
Pairs well with: Hors d’oeuvres, shellfish, crab, dried fruit.
2019 Giorgio Z Pinot Grigio – Friuli, Italy – Regularly $17.99 - Citrus, bright and clean. Fresh citrus fruit, crisp acidity, short finish on the palate. White flowers, lemon zest and mineral driven nose.
Pairs well with: White & light fish, charcuterie, prosciutto, triple cream, rich cheeses.
2019 Tussock Jumper Sauvignon Blanc – Marlborough, New Zealand - Regularly $14.49 – Mineral driven and well balanced. Slate, mineral soils with Honeydew and fresh green grass on the palate. High acid, moderate alcohol and light bodied. Short finish with some lingering acid.
Pairs well with: Fresh tomatoes, salads, sharp & hard cheeses, olive tapenade.
2018 Chateau Thieuley Bordeaux Blanc– Bordeaux, France - Regularly $15.99 –Large, aromatic nose, medium body and floral palate. Lots of rich, ripe melon, dried grassy notes a with a smooth finish. Strong minerality.
Pairs well with: Creamy sauces, sauteed chicken, grilled vegetables, seared salmon.
REDS
2019 Seaside Cellars Pinot Noir – New Zealand - Regularly $14.99 - Crisp, clean and light. Bright fresh red fruits, strawberries and blueberries. Mild minerality with good acid. Fresh violets and berries on the nose.
Pairs well with: Warm salads, pasta, shellfish, blue cheese.
2016 90+ Cellars Lot 144 Chianti Riserva – Tuscany, Italy - Regularly $13.49 – Rustic earth, dried red flowers, baking spices on the nose. Medium bodied with a dry long finish. Lots of dried red fruits and flowers on the palate with medium acidity and low tannins.
Pairs well with: Roasted chicken, roasted vegetables, strong cheese, blue cheese, pork sausage.
2018 Domaine de Fontsainte Corbieres Rouge– Languedoc. France - Regularly $20.99 - Dark, rich and smooth. Mild tannin with bright, dark fruit. Lots of smokey and peppery notes as well as rich earth and red floral nose.
Pairs well with: Grilled red meat, grilled eggplant, dark & rich sauces, spicey charcuterie and sausage.
2017 Rivallana Rioja Crianza – Rioja, Spain - Regularly $19.99 –
Vanilla, red earth, solid tannins and long finish. Dried plum, black cherries, red clay and earth notes. Smokey vanilla and baking spices as well as dried floral notes. Moderate acid and larger tannins mean a long lasting finish.
Pairs well with: Root vegetables, heavy cream sauces, sweet sausage, aged beef, peppers
VARIETY
2019 Giorgio Z Pinot Grigio – Friuli, Italy – Regularly $17.99 -
Regularly $17.99 - Citrus, bright and clean. Fresh citrus fruit, crisp acidity, short finish on the palate. White flowers, lemon zest and mineral driven nose.
Pairs well with: White & light fish, charcuterie, prosciutto, triple cream, rich cheeses.
2019 Domaine Bousquet Black Rock Rose – Mendoza, Argentina - Regularly $13.99 – Fresh fruit, bright, rich palate, clean finish. Fuller bodied Rose with blue berries, dark cherries and purple flowers on the palate. Short and clean finish with lingering floral notes.
Pairs well with: Salmon, lox, pork, sweet sauces, melon.
2016 90+ Cellars Lot 144 Chianti Riserva – Tuscany, Italy - Regularly $13.49 –
Rustic earth, dried red flowers, baking spices on the nose. Medium bodied with a dry long finish. Lots of dried red fruits and flowers on the palate with medium acidity and low tannins.
Pairs well with: Roasted chicken, roasted vegetables, strong cheese, blue cheese, pork sausage.
2018 The Culprit Red Blend– Sonoma, California - Regularly $15.99 -
Peppery, bold and smooth. Large dark black fruit and roses on the nose. Full bodied with lots of ripe plums and blackberries, dark earth elements and bell pepper notes. Smooth, medium finish and light tannins.
Pairs well with: BBQ, seared beef, roast root vegetables, roast ham.
