Wine Notes
Wine Club Selections
Le Pianelle “Al Forte”
COSTA DELLA SESIA, ITALY | 2019
Alto Piemonte is one of those “if you know, you know” regions. It’s Nebbiolo country, but shaped by high mountain elevations, volcanic and ancient marine soils, and the cool air that funnels down from the Alps and Apennines.
Domaine Belle “Les Pierrelles”
CROZES-HERMITAGE, FRANCE | 2021
“Les Pierrelles” is 100% Syrah and is a great snapshot of what Crozes can do when it’s treated like more than a stepping-stone: dark fruit, pepper, violets, and that savory Northern Rhône edge.
Domaine Danjean-Berthoux “Chaume Ronde”
BURGUNDY, FRANCE | 2022
This is Côte Chalonnaise Burgundy at its best and is much more serious than the humble Bourgogne appellation suggests.
Molino Real “Mountain Blanco”
MÁLAGA, SPAIN | 2019
Molino Real is part of Spain’s wine-rockstar Telmo Rodríguez’s mission to revive historic and nearly forgotten Spanish wine traditions.
Clos Venturi “Brama” Syrah
CORSICA, FRANCE | 2021
Clos Venturi is one of the rising stars on the island of Corsica. Founded in the late 1990s by Jean-Marc Venturi and now led by his son Manu,
By Farr “Irrewara”
GEELONG, AUSTRALIA | 2021
Geelong lies southwest of Melbourne and is shaped by a cool maritime climate influenced by Bass Strait. Steady winds and moderate temperatures extend the growing season, allowing Pinot Noir to ripen slowly while retaining freshness.
Selvagrossa “Muschén”
MARCHE, ITALY | 2024
The 2024 “Muschèn” is a blend of 50% Sangiovese, 30% Merlot, and 20% Cabernet Franc. No oak is used; it is fermented and aged only in stainless steel.
Vendrell Rived “Serè”
MONTSANT, SPAIN | 2023
A blend of 80 percent Garnatxa and 20 percent Carinyena, sourced from vineyards between 20 and 40 years old, the wine is fermented with native yeasts in tank and aged for several months in used French oak barrels.
Château du Cèdre
CAHORS, FRANCE | 2022
Before Argentinian Malbec became known for its plush fruit and easy charm, it was historically forged in the limestone hills of Cahors just south of Bordeaux…
Idlewild “Lost Hills Ranch”
MENDOCINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA | 2019
Cortese is best known from northern Italy’s Gavi region, but it turns out it feels remarkably at home in Mendocino County.
Domaine Glinavos “Zitsa Brut”
EPIRUS, GREECE | 2018
The Zitsa Brut is a Champagne method sparkling made entirely of the Debina varietal, which is often noted for its naturally high acidity and mineral impression from the limestone-influenced soils.
Domaine Les Carmels "Les Caprices"
CADILLAC CÔTES DE BORDEAUX, FRANCE | 2022
“Les Caprices” is based on Merlot vines planted in the early 1980s and the early 2000s. Viticulture at the domaine is certified organic (since 2010) and biodynamic methods are used.
Bianka und Daniel Schmitt "Freiheit" Rot
RHEINHESSEN, GERMANY | 2023
While the Schmitts are often associated with the natural wine movement, what stands out in their work isn’t trendiness—it’s sincerity.
Vendrell Rived "L'Alleu"
MONTSANT, SPAIN | 2023
Josep M. Vendrell Rived is one of my favorite producers in the region—an under-the-radar grower whose wines consistently overdeliver.
Nicolau de Almeida "Ronfe"
VINHO VERDE, PORTUGAL | 2023
“Ronfe” is produced entirely from Trajadura (the Portuguese name for Treixadura), a grape found in Galicia—most notably in the region of Ribeiro.
Celler Pardas "Negre Franc”
PENEDÈS, SPAIN | 2019
"Negre Franc" is the flagship red wine of Pardas. It is a blend of 80% Cabernet Franc, along with 20% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Lapierre "Raisins Gaulois"
VIN DE FRANCE - BEAUJOLAIS | 2024
This wine from legendary producer, Lapierre, run by brother and sister, Mathieu and Camille Lapierre is the perfect example of that latter “crushable type.”
BK Wines “Swaby” Chardonnay
ADELAIDE HILLS, AUSTRALIA | 2021
The 2021 Swaby is a powerhouse from the Piccadilly Valley which is one of the coolest and most prestigious pockets of the Adelaide Hills
Crespaia "Millesimato" Spumante Brut
MARCHE, ITALY | 2023
The Millesimato is a blend of Chardonnay and Bianchello, all from organically farmed grapes that are manually harvested, destemmed, and softly pressed