Nobis ‘Love & Grapes’ Vin de France (Rhône) 2019
14.5% abv, SARL L’ECU – Le Landreau, imported by Serendipity Wines LLC, Austin, TX. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: flower day. Winemaking notes: 100% Syrah from the famous domaine l’Ecu in Muscadet, this southern Rhône natty wine is sourced from a 2-ha biodynamic vineyard near Châteauneuf and is produced free is sulfur additions prior to bottling. 25 […]
Domaine Fond Croze Côtes du Rhône Rouge ‘Le Serre de la Garde’ 2019
14.5% abv, imported by Serge Doré Selection Ltd., Chappaqua, NY. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: root day. Winemaking notes: 70% Grenache Noir & 30% Syrah. Tasting note: the Fond Croze is deep ruby in color with a clean nose of medium+ intensity with aromas of lavender, thyme, black plum, licorice, resin, and sage. On the […]
Domaine de Pégau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2019
14.5%, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Laurent Feraud, imported by Handpicked Selections, Inc., Warrenton, VA. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: flower day. Winemaking notes: “80% Grenache, 6% Syrah, 4% Mourvèdre, 10% other authorized varietals (Counoise, Cinsault, Vaccarèse, etc), Vines average 60+ years in age! Yields of 2 tons/acre, whole grape bunches are lightly crushed and fermented with wild yeasts […]
Domaine de l’Eyrolle Lirac 2019
15.5% abv, Tavel, imported by DHI Selections, Caldwell, JJ. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: fruit day. Winemaking notes: 50% Grenache Noir, 20% Syrah, 15% Carignan & 15% Mourvèdre. 30-year old vines. Maceration and pump over for five weeks before aging in tank. The Cave de Tavel et Lirac was started by French president Albert Lebrun who helped pioneer and […]
Domaine des Bernardins Muscat Beaumes de Venise Vin Doux Naturel 2019
15% abv, Famille Castaud, Beaumes-de-Venise, imported by Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: root day. Winemaking notes: 75% Mucat à Petits Grains Blancs, 25% Muscat à Petits Grains Noirs. Hand harvested, de-stemmed and fermented with natural yeasts. Fortified to 15% alcohol, and aged in stainless steel tank for six months. Tasting note: […]
Domaine Le Garrigon Côtes du Rhône ‘Cuvée des Vieux Truffiers’ 2017
13.5%abv, Boisset, Gigondas, imported by Boisset America, St. Helena, CA. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: root day. Winemaking notes: made with organic grapes, 60% Grenache Noir & 40% Syrah. Tasting note: the ‘Cuvée des Vieux Truffiers’ is deep garnet in color with a clean nose of medium intensity with aromas of dark plum, prune fresh […]
Domaine Coudoulis Lirac Rouge 2018
15% abv, Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres, imported by Saranty. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: flower day. Tatsing note: the Coudoulis Lirac is deep garnet in color with a clean nose of medium+ intensity with aromas of violet, white pepper, licorice, black cherry, and a touch of tar. On the palate this wine is dry with medium acidity, high alcohol, medium […]
Les Grandes Serres Rasteau ‘ La Chevaliere’ 2017
14.5% abv, Cairanne, imported by Votto Vines Importing, Hamden, CT. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: fruit day. Winemaking notes: predominantly Grenache Noire with Syrah, Carignan and Mourvedre, percentages n/a. Tasting note: the Serres Rasteau is medium garnet in color with a clean nose of medium intensity with aromas of lavender, fig, raspberry, strawberry, anise, and […]
Bonpas Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016
14.5% abv, Caumont-sur-Durance, imported by Boisset America, St. Helena, CA. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: leaf day. The Bonpas is a celebrated Carthusian monastery located in Durnace outside of Avignon. The 2016 cuvée is produced with traditional winemaking methods and is a blend of Grenache Noir, Syrah and Mourvedre. Tasting note: the wine is dark […]
Domaine Rouge-Bleu ‘Mistral’ Côtes du Rhône-Villages Saint Cécile 2017
14% abv, Saint Cécile-les-Vignes, imported by BBR Imports, Houston, TX. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: fruit day. A new Cotes du Rhone-Village was granted in 2016, Saint Cécile for 100% red wines. Comprising around 1,300 hectares, the village is located due west of Cairanne on the north side of the town of Orange. The new village features […]