August Wine Club Selections

2015 Bodega Castro Martin Albariño - Rías baixas, spain

Color: Straw to light gold
Aromas: Light aromatics, hazel nuts, golden delicious apples, and cedar
Mouth: Mid acidity, medium body, with a creamy texture, and a finish. Tart fruit that lasts long onto the finish, leaving the mouth salivating and wanting more. 
Food pairing: Shrimp off the grill, ceviche, fish tacos, poultry with fresh herbs
Ageing: This wine is well now, and has the ability to go for several more years. We would not suggest holding it for longer than three years.  

Further information on this wine can be found here: https://bodegascastromartin.com/

2016 Domaine Combier "Cuvée LaurenT Combier" Crozes-Hermitage - northern rhône, france

Color: Deep purple with a garnet rim
Nose: Lavender, violets, lots of earth, mushrooms, and suede
Mouth: Mid acidity, soft round mid palate, with long, smooth tannins. The wine shows beautiful, concentrated blue fruits, with layers of herbs and spices. This wine is very supple, leaving you longing for another sip.
Food pairing: This wine is very versatile, and can go with lots of different foods, from pork to chicken, as well as more robust red meats.

Ageing: This wine is meant to be enjoyed while it is young. We suggest drinking it this year.

Further information on this wine can be found here: http://www.charlesnealselections.com/domaine-combier-crozes-hermitage.html

July Wine Club Selections

June Wine Club Selections

May Wine Club Selections

Further information can be found here: Trail Marker Wine Co. 

Further information can be found here: I Cacciagalli

April Wine Club Selections

For further information on this wine, please visit: http://www.danieliwinery.com/

For further information on this wine, please visit: http://www.thedarlingwines.com/

March Wine Club Selections

Further information on this wine can be found on the winery's website, here: https://www.coopermountainwine.com/

Further information on this wine can be found on the winery's website, here: https://www.domaine-labarthe.com/

February Wine Club Selections

2016 Cenatiempo Ischia Biancolella, Ischia, Italy

Situated off the coast of Campania, Ischia is a beautiful island often visited as a vacation getaway for Italians, but they have a wonderful history of winemaking.  Rarely seen varieties such as this Biancolella are prominent here, and they greatly express the place from where they’re made.  Sea swept aromas of lime and melon mingle with true mineral flavors on the palate, a combination of volcanic soil and bright sunshine that spread across this paradise.  Try serving this wine with sashimi or linguini with an herbed butter sauce.

2016 Bodega Noemia de Patagonia Malbec "A Lisa", Patagonia, Argentina  

The rustic landscape of Patagonia doesn’t appear to be ideal for wine growing, but in the right hands this Malbec harkens to its French origins: deep plum and cherry notes are brushed with more earthy aromas, and the full mouth finish screams for hearty foods  A well-cultivated cheese board would also sing with this red.

January Wine Club Selections

2015 Jean François Mérieau Vouvray Fleuve Blanc, Touraine, France

"Fleuve Blanc" (meaning "white river") is an apt name for Jean François Mérieau's Vouvray - on multiple levels. Dating back to as early as 1886, the Mérieau family has produced a variety of wines along the left-bank of the river Cher. The flinty clay and limestone soils surrounding the riverbank, upon which the Mérieau estate's vineyards lie, lend a strong minerality to the Chenin Blanc that is grown there. On the nose of this Vouvray, aromas of pear skins and chalk are accompanied by hints of vegetal and floral notes. While tart and crisp on the first sip, the Fleuve Blanc soon gives way to a sense of roundness on the mouth. Tasting of green apples and lemons, with notes of green tea on the finish, this mouthwatering wine would pair perfectly with oysters or crab.

2010 Primitivo Quiles "Raspay" Tinto Reserva, Alicante, Spain

When it comes to the wineries of Alicante, there are few whose history within the region can compare to that of Primitivo Quiles. Established in Monovar during the 1920s, the Quiles family’s bodega is one of the oldest in all of Alicante (although the family’s ties to winemaking date back as far as 1780). Primitivo Quiles’ “Raspay” Tinto Reserva has its own impressive backstory as well. In 1976, an earlier vintage of this blend was poured for H. M. King Juan Carlos I of Spain, at a dinner held in honor of his first visit to Alicante. The winery’s continued use of the Raspay’s regal label and bottle presentation are a nod to this historic event. The 2010 Raspay Reserva (100% Monastrell) has aromatics similar to that of a fine port; with notes of dark jammed fruits, raisins, cedar, and spices. Soft and round, this wine has a rich flavor of cherries, caramel, and spices. We recommend enjoying it with a hearty stew or lamb dish.