CLASSIC CLUB
Red 1 – 2021 Longavi 'Glup' Carignan, Maule Valley, Chile
100% Carignan
Longavi Wines are a collaboration between two winemakers – Julio Bouchon of Chile and David Nieuwoudt of South Africa.
Grown in dry-farmed conditions on a granite-based soil with high levels of decomposition and a small percentage of clay, from the Curimaqui zone to the south of Cauquenes. Aged in 225-liter barrels for 12 months, then bottled without filtering. An intense purple color with notes of blueberry, dried herbs, and clove. This wine has granular tannins and lots of structure.
Food pairings: Great with cinnamon, clove and cumin spiced dishes. Turkey or roast pork, butternut squash, gouda or parmesan aged cheeses.
Red 2 – 2019 Pago Ayles 'Senda de Lenadores' Vino de Pago, Aragon, Spain
Organic
Grenache blend
Winemaker Notes: The wine displays pronounced intensity on the nose with an extraordinary complex and wide range of aromas (fresh red fruits, ink, spices and final floral character). In the mouth the wine is clearly defined by its elegance and fruit intensity. Harmonious and well balanced, medium to full bodied leading to a rich mouth-filling finish with moderate tannins.
Food pairings: Lamb and other meats spiced with red pepper and paprika flavors. Manchego and Petit Basque cheeses
White 1 – 2022 Longavi 'Glup' Chenin Blanc, Maule Valley, Chile
100% Chenin Blanc
Longavi Wines are a collaboration between two winemakers – Julio Bouchon of Chile and David Nieuwoudt of South Africa.
Made in an oxidative style, fermented with the skins. Once the fermentation is finished, the wine remains with the skins for 1 month. With native yeast in stainless tank. Once fermentation is completed remains with their lees for 4 months. The nose is restrained with mineral character with a background of citrus fruit. Velvety sensation with weight in the medium palate. The refreshing acidity makes the wine fresh with a long finish.
Food pairings: Asian inspired dishes, try it with Chinese sweet and sour sauce
White 2 – 2021 Elephant Hill Sauvignon Blanc, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
100% Sauvignon Blanc
"Elegant, fresh, mineral and fruit laden bouquet with flavours of sweet grapefruit and lemon, white peach and dried pineapple. There’s a fine satin texture as the wine touches the palate with a core of fresh citrus and tropical fruits, salivating acidity and a saline layer adding extra mouthfeel. A dried herb quality emerges on the finish. An excellent example." - Cameron Douglas (93 Points)
Food pairings: Seafood, salads, goat cheeses
COLLECTORS CLUB
Red 1 – 2021 Frequency Wine Company GSM, Santa Barbara County
50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 20% Mourvedre
Winemaker Notes: Popped rose petals, raspberry bramble, wild lavender, and hummingbird sage flower design a floral chaparral incantation. Sweet black licorice conjures Cherry Dr. Pepper texture. Selection from distinct sites broadens mid-palate density and delivers an array of aromatic nuances.
"Plush and savory, with sleek raspberry, orange-tinged mocha and smoked pepper flavors that build richness and structure toward refined tannins." – Wine Spectator (92 Points)
Food Pairing: Barbecue red meats, sausages and dishes with Mediterranean spices
Red 2 – 2019 Elephant Hill Syrah, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
100% Syrah
Syrah is the key varietal at Elephant Hill. Hand harvested, small batch fermentation aged in French oak ensures a wine of great balance.
"With aromas of ripe black currant and red pepper corn, wild berry compote, pepper and sweet meats the bouquet is fresh, youthful, varietal and enticing. On the palate - flavours of dark berries and toasty oak, pepper and baking spices, currants, some ageing meats and earthy tones of dry rock. Medium tannins and plenty of acidity add texture and bite with the core of fruit adding weight, length and finish. A polished expression, ready to enjoy." – Cameron Douglas MS, 93 points
Food Pairing: Barbecue meats, flavorful beef dishes, rich tomato based dishes like pizza and pasts. Hard cheeses.
White 1 – 2021 Elephant Hill Chardonnay, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
100% Chardonnay
Handpicked grapes are whole bunch pressed then lightly aged for 12 months in French oak and five month on lees.
Winemaker Notes: Classic, fresh, seaside Chardonnay with a small portion from our warmer inland earth site adding richness. Racy and flavorsome with piercing citrus and underlying peachy ripe notes. Mouthwatering and concentrated, elegant and refined.
PINOT CLUB
Pinot 1 – 2020 Eden Dale by the Sangiacomo Family Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
100% Pinot Noir
Eden Dale commemorates the original name of the land that is now the Sangiacomo Home Ranch. The wines celebrate the Sangiacomo family’s 95 years of agricultural heritage and more than 50 years of grape growing tradition.
Intense aromas of sour cherry, raspberry, and fresh crushed red rose petal burst from the glass, complemented by fresh pine forest floor. Medium-body on the palate and structured with youthful tannins, this mouthwatering, fruit-forward Pinot Noir, weaves together bright flavors of cherry, raspberry coulis, and boysenberry with a lively floral and white pepper finish.
Pinot 2 – 2021 Domaine Philippe Gilbert Menetou-Salon, Loire, France
Organic / Biodynamic
100% Pinot Noir
Philippe Gilbert was an internationally acclaimed playwright before moving back to Menetou-Salon to take over the reigns of his family domain. The Gilbert family’s history has been entwined with these same vineyards since 1768 and his grandfather was one of the founders of the AOC Menetou-Salon.
Cellar practices are artisanal yet decisive, yielding classically styled uncontrived wines with amazing mineral depth. This is a crisp and crunchy Pinot Noir, tight and focused. Delicate red fruits underscored by a pronounced baseline of wet earth and chalk.
Food pairing: Barbecue beef ribs, ham, pork chop, charcuterie, cheeses
ORGANIC CLUB
Red 1 – 2022 Tinto Amorio 'Ja Ja Ja' Glou Glou Red, Mendocino
Certified Organic / Natural
100% Zinfandel
The organic dry farmed old vine Zinfandel was handpicked and fermented with 50% whole cluster and 50% stem inclusion. Gently pressed to finish the native fermentation.
This chillable semi-carbonic Glou Glou red wine has notes of fresh pomegranate, rhubarb, juicy raspberries with a light earthy note on the finish.
Food pairings: Great with pizza!
Red 2 – 2020 Chateau Massiac Minervois, Languedoc, France
Certified Organic
Syrah, Carignan
White – 2022 Tinto Amorio 'Monje' Skin Contact Wine, Paso Robles
Certified Organic / Natural
95% Gewürztraminer, 5% Zinfandel
Whole berries semi-carbonic fermentation for 7 days before being pressed. Primary fermentation with the Zinfandel co-ferment. This orange wine is best served chilled.
Exotic mandarin orange, amber peach, bright and juicy with a light hazelnut finish.
Food pairings: Pair with dance music and good friends
BUBBLES CLUB
Bubbles 1 – Domaine Rémy Nodin 'Ernest' Brut Nature Saint-Péray, Rhone, France
70% Marsanne, 30% Roussanne
Saint-Péray AOC is in the southernmost part of the northern Rhone. It is a small appellation mainly known for it's white sparkling wines made in the Champagne method.
Expressive aromas of citrus, apricot and peach with notes of bergamot flowers. Fresh and bone dry with fine bubbles.
NP SOMM CLUB
Red 1 – 2020 Ultima Tulie Syrah, Jespersen Vineyard, Edna Valley
100% Syrah
Ultima Tulie wines are handcrafted by Cameron Stoffel who got her start making wines in a storage closet at Herman Story Wines. To her, Ultima Tulie represents surpassing our perceived or self-imposed limits. With her love of nature and creativity, Cameron is also the artist behind each bottle label.
This is an extremely limited quantity wine that Nadia was able to secure for her club members. The Syrah is aged in once used French oak for 22 months. Savor, open and enjoy this special wine.
Red 2 – 2020 Trentadue La Storia Cuvée 32, Alexander Valley
31% Sangiovese, 27% Montepulciano, 23% Malbec, 16% Syrah, 2% Zinfandel, 1% Merlot
Winemaker Notes:
This 'Super Tuscan' blend has intense cherry/cassis aromas contributed by the Sangiovese followed by deeper red fruit aromas of plums, blueberry, and a hint of pomegranate. Typical for the blend is an enticing mixture of herbs and spices making the wine particularly enjoyable with Italian style food. With more air the wine shows more complex yet still in developing stage aromas and flavors of cocoa, cinnamon, leather, and black licorice. The mouth feel is medium to full with relatively high, food friendly acidity and a long and fresh finish.
White – 2022 Orixe Sotelo 'Soto' Godello, Sonoma Valley
100% Godello
Winery Notes:
In 2022, we discovered a second vineyard planted to Godello; a Galician white variety. The vineyard is called Birdland and is located at the northeastern base of Sonoma Mountain just outside of the town of Glen Ellen. The vineyard was originally planted to Merlot, but thanks to winemaker Michael Havens, the owners grafted over some of the Merlot vines to Godello. Soto has aromas of grapefruit peel, flinty minerality and white flowers. On the palate the wine shows a seamless mouthfeel, verve, and a long finish of fresh cut green apple and beeswax.