CLASSIC CLUB
Red 1 – 2019 Chateau Paradis Casseuil Bordeaux, France
70% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc
A part of the Barons de Rothschild Lafite brand, this winery is located in the Entre-deux-Mers between the Dordogne and Gironde rivers. Made in the traditional method, only 60% of the blend is wooded, in order to achieve its exceptional balance between elegance and fruitiness.
There is lovely ripe fruit on the nose, dominated by aromas of black fruit like blackberries and Morello cherries, along with very discreet roasted notes. Full-bodied, supple and crunchy on the palate, it has a silky tannic structure and attractive elegance on the finish.
Food pairings: Burgers, meatloaf, roast chicken, mild cheeses.
Red 2 – 2018 Stephen Ross Pinot Noir, Edna Valley, California
100% Pinot Noir
'Turning sunlight into wine' is the simple and profound phrase that has lead Stephen Ross Dooley's calling into winemaking since he was a kid making apple and rhubarb wines in Minnesota. 40 harvests later, he is at the helm of his own Stephen Ross Vineyards (since 1998) in the heart of the Edna Valley just south of San Luis Obispo.
"Deep, dark and sharp aromas of black raspberry and crumpled lavender are coated in a slate-like minerality on the nose of this appellation blend. The purple - lower focus is pure and intense on the palate, where a bright acidity opens toward cinnamon and vanilla on the finish." – Matt Kettman, Wine Enthusiast (93 Points)
Food pairings: Pulled pork, grilled salmon and tacos
White 1 – 2021 Nature de Roubié Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc, France
Certified Organic
100% Picpoul
Olivier Azan was involved in the creation of the Picpoul appellation and to this day is the only organic Picpoul producer. He is one of the mainstays of organic agriculture in the Langudoc.
Picpoul (means “lipstinger”) is noted for its high acidity and lemony fruit and it used to be widely grown as a base for Vermouth. So fresh and evocative of its maritime proximity. Wafts of sea-breeze mingle with delightful notes of citrus, appleskin and herbs. Hints of peach and exotic fruits make a fleeting appearance on this stunning white.
Food pairings: Fresh seafood, ceviche, sushi
White 2 – 2020 Seméli Moschofilero, Mantinia, Greece
100% Moschofilero
Founded in 1979, Semeli is a leading Greek winery and one of the country’s most significant wine-related developments. With deep roots in time-honored traditions and eyes on the future, they produce wines of exceptional quality offering consumers best value for money.
Produced from Moschofilero grown in vineyards at Zevgolatio in the Mantinia region, this wine has elegant floral aromas of lemon, citrus and rose petals, typical of the variety. Rich and fruity on the palate, with a long aromatic aftertaste.
Food pairings: Seafood, shellfish, Greek Lemon Chicken & Potatoes, Avgolemono soup
COLLECTORS CLUB
Red 1 – 2020 Alta Colina Downslope Red, Adelaida District, Paso Robles
53% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre, 17% Syrah
This women owned winery is best known for it's bold and balanced Rhone varietals. Located on a high hill, or 'alta colina' in Spanish, on Paso's westside, they also offer a vintage trailer campsite in the estate vineyard called the Trailer Pond.
Winemaker Notes:
"Like the rest of our lineup, our Downslope wines are a wonderful reflection of our mountainous site. We farm incredibly steep hillsides in Paso Robles. The vines at the lowest-altitude sections of those slopes, where the soil is deeper and more fertile, make a different style of wine than the vines grown everywhere else. Those fertile soils mean less stressed vines, which create approachable and ready-to-drink wines. Our Downslope White and Red are grown to enjoy now."
Food Pairing: Cheeses, charcuterie, Sausage & Peppers, BBQ
Red 2 – 2020 Peake Ranch Bellis Noir Red Blend, Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara
52% Grenache, 44% Syrah, 4% Pinot Noir
Located on the eastern end of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA on Santa Rosa Road, Peake Ranch is a 105-acre parcel with 50 acres of vines. The plantings include seven different clones of Pinot Noir, three clones of Chardonnay and two each of Syrah and Grenache. The plantings are all along a hill that covers most of the ranch.
While most of these styles of blends intend to embolden their Grenache by adding Syrah or Mourvedre, the Bellis Noir takes the opposite approach. The cool climate Syrahs carry a lot of intensity both in aromatics and body so Grenache and Pinot Noir are added to round and soften the Syrah to create a wine that has beautiful texture and flavor. 94 PTS - WINE ENTHUSIAST
Food Pairing: Cheese, charcuterie, smoked or grilled meats, grilled veggies
White – 2021 Peake Ranch Grüner Veltliner, Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara
100% Grüner Veltliner
A grape with it's ancestry in Austria, we are starting to see it grown in California with a new world expression.
This bright and refreshing white wine is sourced from a small parcel on the windy bluffs on the John Sebastiano Vineyard. It is bone dry with delicate, fruit driven aromatics and an acid and saline driven finish that begs to be paired with sunshine and a cool breeze.
Food Pairing: Great with fresh salads, brussel sprouts, kale and vegetable based pastas and risottos.
PINOT CLUB
Pinot 1 – 2018 Baxter Black Label Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley, California
100% Pinot Noir
Designed to encompass the best of what Anderson Valley has to offer. Winemaker Phillip Baxter makes carefully considered barrel selections to craft a wine displaying the amazing diversity of the micro-appellations. Made using five different clones, the ‘black label’ is a vibrant, spicy and elegant Pinot Noir.
The nose is focused and floral with scents of cranberry, violets and allspice. On the palate flavors of pomegranate, plum, blackberry and raspberry combine with elements of exotic spice resulting in a smooth, rich mouthfeel. The lingering finish is alive with the memory of ripe fruits while the wines’ mineral core leaves the palate fresh and poised for the next sip
Food Pairings: Grilled salmon, baked ham, turkey dishes, rosemary potatoes
Pinot 2 – 2016 Suzor 'The Tower' Pinot Noir, Yamhill-Carlton AVA, Oregon
100% Pinot Noir
The Tower is created in the vineyards, with immaculate fruit harvested at the right time to preserve the harmony between acidity, tannin, and fruit. The fruit is fermented with native yeast and aged in 20% new French barriques for 18 months prior to bottling.
Cherry, violet and sweet baking spices commingle with notes of warm forest floor. On the palate earthiness meets briar patch, finishing with ripe citrus marmalade, layering freshness with concentration. Tannins slowly build up, creating length without compromising the delicateness of the wine. Lifted bright finish filled with energy.
Food pairings: Duck or elk meats, roasted root vegetable with hazelnuts, butternut squash soup
ORGANIC CLUB
Red 1 – 2019 Antica Enotria 'Nellamiaterra' Rosso, Puglia, Italy
Certified Organic
Montepulciano, Nero di Troia, Sangiovese
A soft and fresh, organic southern Italian red blend from coastal Puglia.
The wine is aged in stainless steel for seven months before bottling and the result is a fresh, fruit filled wine with rich, ripe aromas of cherries, forest fruits and hints of violets. These fruit flavors follow on to the soft, rounded palate and the overall impression is of easy drinking softness and a light, breezy texture.
Food Pairing: Pizza, pasta, burgers
Red 2 – 2018 Bodegas Vega Tolosa, 11 Pinos Old Vine Bobal, Castilla-LaMancha, Spain
Certified Organic
100% Bobal
Bobal is an under-the-radar grape that is Spain's 3rd most planted red varietal loved for it's fruity flavors, soft tannins and velvety finish and served all over the country in cafes where it is better known as 'Vino Tinto.' The vines for this wine head-pruned and over 80 years old.
This wine is concentrated yet elegant and refreshing with notes of wild mountain herbs, red fruit and minerals. The finish is consistent and long, leaving a refreshing acidity in the mouth.
Food pairings: Tapas and paella with meats and vegetables
White 1 – 2020 Antica Enotria 'Nellamiaterra' Bianco, Puglia, Italy
Certified Organic
50% Falanghina, 50% Fiano
A crisp and bright, organic southern Italian red blend from coastal Puglia.
The wine is aged in stainless steel for four months before bottling and the result is a fresh, crisp wine with aromas of tropical and citrus fruits and salty sea air. Flavorful on the palate with a long finish.
Food Pairing: Appetizers, sandwiches, fish dishes
BUBBLES CLUB
Bubbles 1 – 2016 Baracchi Brut Rosé Metodo Classico, Cortona, Tuscany, Italy
100% Sangiovese
The winemakers at Baracchi have made the first 'Champagne Method' sparkling wine from Sangiovese grapes. The grapes are harvested in advance, around the end of August, to maintain the freshness. Fermentation on skins for 6-8 hours. More than 40 months sur lies.
Very fine, compact and persistent bubbles. Light pink color. Intense and fascinating on the nose, with a bouquet of wild red berries, flowers and mineral tones. Fresh and elegant on the palate, persistent and with a pleasant finish of black currant and sweet almond.
Bubbles 2 – 2018 Cuvage Brut, Alta Langa Metodo Classico, Piedmont, Italy
Chardonnay, Pinot Nero
The sparkling wine house was founded in 2011 in Acqui Terme, in the province of Alessandria, an area famous throughout the world for Italian sparkling wine. Cuvage was created to emphasize a unique terroir, and enhance the territory of origin of quality Italian sparkling wines.
This wine is made from a blend of carefully selected Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes and is aged on its lees for 36 months. The nose is intoxicated by fruity and floral scents that accompany hints of bread crust and hazelnuts. The taste is crisp, fresh, mineral, smooth and harmonious.
NP SOMM CLUB
Red 1 – 2020 Domaine Courbis 'Champelrose' Cornas, Rhone Valley, France
100% Syrah
This cuvée comes from various vineyard parcels across the Courbis domaine, mostly from vines near the base of Cornas slope. They are blended to produce a wine ready for near term drinking upon release. The soils are a combination of only limestone and granite. The barrel-aging period is 12 months, after which the wine is assembled in tank and aged for four more months before bottling. The wine has generous, accessible, pure fruit and shows the full character of its appellation in the attractive Courbis house style.
"Opaque ruby. Mineral-accented blackberry, cherry, smoked meat and olive aromas show fine detail and a spicy black pepper flourish. Energetic cherry and red and dark berry flavors are complemented by a candied violet accent; an exotic pit fruit nuance emerges with air. Delivers a suave blend of depth as well as energy, and finishes with smoky mineral cut, discreet tannins and superb, floral-driven persistence." – Vinous (95 Points)
Food Pairings: Braised dishes like beef short ribs, Moroccan Lamb barbecue, French onion soup
Red 2 – 2019 Chateau de Segries Lirac Cuvée Reservee, Rhone Valley, France
50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 10% Cinsault, 10% Mourvedre
In 1994, Henri de Lanzac, cousin of Christophe Delorme from Domaine de la Mordorée, purchased the Domaine and began to improve the quality of the wine. "Segries" in provencal means "water spring". This family owned and operated winery is located in Lirac, along the right back of the Rhone river just opposite to Chateauneuf-du-Pape.
Expressive red fruits aromas, black cherry and spicy, peppery, garrigue notes. A beautiful length in the mouth, red fruit-compote flavors with sweet and melted tannins.
Food Pairings: A great match with casseroles, grilled red meats, charcuterie, game, or cheeses.
White – 2021 Joseph Mellot Sancerre Domaine des Chaintres, Loire, France
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Catherine Corbeau-Mellot and her team strongly believe in the notion of terroir. Holding over 100 hectares of land spanning all the appellations of the Central Vineyards they are committed to bringing out the extraordinary potential and individual nuances of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir from the different appellations.
The Domaine des Chaintres vineyard is on the compact chalk soil of Sancerre where Sauvignon Blanc thrives. Aromas of white flowers and citrus notes of grapefruit and orange. Good balance on the palate with richness and remarkable length.
Food Pairings: Spring green salads, goat cheeses & friends