CLASSIC CLUB
Red 1 – 2017 Robert Mercer Homestead Edition Red Blend, Horse Heaven Hills, Washington
49% Syrah, 22% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Mourvedre
"Nearly fifty years ago the Mercer family planted the first wine grapes in the Columbia Valley’s Horse Heaven Hills, on land our great-grandfather settled in 1886. We strive to maintain Willis Mercer’s independent spirit in our wines, grown predominantly from these original vineyards - tended by us, made by us." - Will Mercer & Rob Mercer
This wine leads with aromas and flavors of bursting ripe, black cherry and plum with notes of milk chocolate, coffee and sweet smoke. All of this lends to a balance of plush fruit and powdery tannins in the mid-palate, ending with a long lingering finish with notes of bing cherry and spice.
Food pairings: Beef kebabs, grilled veggies or lamb shank
Red 2 – 2021 Fanatic Wine Company Cabernet Franc, Clarksburg AVA, California
100% Cabernet Franc
The Clarksburg American Viticultural Area is a wine growing region just a few miles south of the City of Sacramento. The region's 7,000 acres of vines are planted in dense clay loam soils along the banks of the Sacramento River.
This little darling delivers aromas of red apple, cherry, and raspberry that frame the core of this wine. These fruits are lifted by the unforgettable rose petal and pink peppercorn often found in Loire Valley Cab Franc. The wine is charming and fruity with great versatility.
Food pairings: It pairs perfectly as a lightly chilled apero on the terrace or with a 'Zuni-style' roasted chicken and warm frisée salad.
White 1 – 2020 Catalina View Chardonnay, Palos Verdes Peninsula AVA
100% Chardonnay
Local landowner and vintner, Jim York of Catalina View Wines, led the group of eight Peninsula winegrowers in the three-year process to establish the AVA. The cooling ocean breezes and warming sun create a perfect microclimate for encouraging the vines to produce fruitful small clusters with small berries.
This wine was fermented in stainless steel and aged 9 months in French oak barrels. This results in a harmonious balance of fresh green apple, pear and citrus blossoms with a hint of minerality.
Food Pairing: Rotisserie chicken, salmon and buttery fish and seafood dishes
White 2 – 2021 Tenuta Le Calcinaie Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
Certified Organic
100% Vernaccia
Simone Santini enjoys nothing more than a good joke, though he is very serious about winemaking at his small estate, located near the famous town of San Gimignano. Le Calcinaie is one of San Gimignano’s youngest wineries. It was founded in 1987 by Santini and in less than no time he transformed it into one of the region’s best newcomers. Classic Vernaccia with good structure, balance and charm is produced here.
The wine sparkles in the glass with a golden yellow glow and a flash of green, reminding us of Tuscany’s magical landscape. Aromas of freshly picked orchard fruits combined with the seductive scents of almond blossoms, and a twist of lime zest. Subtle minerality underpins the wine’s pure fresh fruit flavors.
Food Pairing: Perfect as an aperitif wine or to accompany more robust dishes like roast chicken
COLLECTORS CLUB
Red 1 – 2016 Farella Estate Merlot, Coombsville, Napa Valley
100% Merlot
Frank Farella founded Farella-Park Vineyards in 1985 in a small, 400 square foot winery next to his house in Napa. His son Tom wrote the petition for the designation of the Coombsville AVA which would become Napa Valley's 16th sub-AVA in 2011. Their Merlot has always been made with a tendency for softness and elegance, wines with
deep allure to go with most savory dishes. There is no fining or filtration.
Upon opening you are washed away with aromas of wild blackberry, with some plum and cassis. There is a classic Farella savoriness, earth and spice that will develop and become more prominent with age.
92 POINTS - JAMES SUCKLING, 90 POINTS ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE
Food pairing: Perfect with lamb
Red 2 – 2020 Catalina View Pinot Noir, Palos Verdes Peninsula AVA
100% Pinot Noir
Local landowner and vintner, Jim York of Catalina View Wines, led the group of eight Peninsula winegrowers in the three-year process to establish the AVA. Catalina View is the largest producer of wine on the Peninsula. The property contains approximately five acres of vineyards where we grow thin-skinned grapes for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
This wine was fermented in small open top fermenters and then aged 9 months in French oak barrels. It expresses aromatics and flavors of red and black cherries, vanilla bean, and delicate crimini mushrooms – all highlighted by beautiful hints of cinnamon and nutmeg.
Food pairing: Grilled salmon and braised pork dishes
White – 2019 Domaine Mosnier Petit Chablis, Burgundy, France
100% Chardonnay
Owner-grower from generation to generation, the estate located in the town of Beines near Chablis, the characteristic minerality of Chablis comes from Chardonnay which draws its strength and delicate freshness from the Kimmeridgian soil that appeared 70 million years ago, when the sea withdrew. Alternating of layers of limestone and clay with fossilized marine organisms give this wine it's bright freshness.
Classic notes of green apple, this wine is vibrant and crisp with a racy, intense dry finish.
Food pairing: Oysters, sushi and shrimp. Omelettes with ham, goat cheeses and summer salads
PINOT CLUB
Pinot 1 – 2019 Russell & Suitor 'Son of a Bull' Pinot Noir, Tasmania, Australia
100% Pinot Noir
Under the expert eye of the award-winning winemaker, Alex Russell, Alex Russell Wines has raised the bar of winemaking in Australia for the last six years. More recently, Alex has set his sights on the world-renowned wine region of Piper’s River, Tasmania. Son of a Bull wines are wines that encourage consumers to "live in the moment," much like a bull waiting at a gate. They are made to be consumed young and are lively, fresh, and packed with vitality; there is no need to cellar them.
Plum, cherry and savory spice lead to complex red fruits. French oak and a bright raspberry acidity on the finish.
Food pairing: Delicious on it's own, you can also pair it with dishes with sweet and spicy sauces.
Pinot 2 – 2020 Catalina View Pinot Noir, Palos Verdes Peninsula AVA
100% Pinot Noir
Local landowner and vintner, Jim York of Catalina View Wines, led the group of eight Peninsula winegrowers in the three-year process to establish the AVA. Catalina View is the largest producer of wine on the Peninsula. The property contains approximately five acres of vineyards where we grow thin-skinned grapes for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
This wine was fermented in small open top fermenters and then aged 9 months in French oak barrels. It expresses aromatics and flavors of red and black cherries, vanilla bean, and delicate crimini mushrooms – all highlighted by beautiful hints of cinnamon and nutmeg.
Food pairing: Grilled salmon and braised pork dishes
ORGANIC CLUB
Red 1 – 2019 Oenops Wines 'Apla' Red, Macedonia, Greece
Organically Grown
50% Xinomavro, 30% Limniona, 20% Mavroudi
Founded in 2015 by celebrated Greek wine maker Nikos Karatzas, Oenops is the most newly established winery in the region of Drama. Its main goal is to produce the highest quality wines in limited quantities. Xinomavro and Limniona are fermented in large barrels followed by nine months of aging with lees before the blending and bottling.
Intense fruit driven nose with aromas of fresh berries and tomato leaves. Well balanced with a vibrant finish.
Food pairings: Pairs well grilled meats, cold cuts and cheese. Compliments dishes with spicy sauces.
Red 2 – 2020 Domain Joseph Scharsch 'Les Petits Grains' Pinot Noir, Alsace, France
Organically Grown
100% Pinot Noir
Aromas of raspberry and black cherry with hints of vanilla, grilled notes and slightly woody. The mouth is full with elegant tannins.
Food pairings: Red meats, list game meats, cheeses
White 2 – 2021 Tenuta Le Calcinaie Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
Certified Organic
100% Vernaccia
Simone Santini enjoys nothing more than a good joke, though he is very serious about winemaking at his small estate, located near the famous town of San Gimignano. Le Calcinaie is one of San Gimignano’s youngest wineries. It was founded in 1987 by Santini and in less than no time he transformed it into one of the region’s best newcomers. Classic Vernaccia with good structure, balance and charm is produced here.
The wine sparkles in the glass with a golden yellow glow and a flash of green, reminding us of Tuscany’s magical landscape. Aromas of freshly picked orchard fruits combined with the seductive scents of almond blossoms, and a twist of lime zest. Subtle minerality underpins the wine’s pure fresh fruit flavors.
Food Pairing: Perfect as an aperitif wine or to accompany more robust dishes like roast chicken
BUBBLES CLUB
Bubbles 1 – 2019 Domaine Oinea 'Lune Noire' Extra Brut Sparkling White, Amyndeo, Greece
Biodynamically Grown
90% Xinomavro, 10% Assyrtiko
The focus of Oinea is on Classic Method sparkling wines. "A boundless love for the joy that bubbles bring to every sip is linked to the place and the grapes." Amyndeo is a small town surrounded by mountains and nature. Soils of limestone, sand and chalk highlight the typical characteristics of Xinomavro grapes. High acidity, low PH and depth of body and aromas produce high quality sparkling wines.
Vin claire fermented spontaneously and aged in steel tank, second fermentation in bottle and fined on the lees 18-24 months before degorging. Fulcrum of our production is the full expression of the place, a carefree walk among vineyards and wild thyme.
Bubbles 2 – 2020 Domaine Oinea 'Lune Rose' Extra Brut Sparkling White, Amyndeo, Greece
Biodynamically Grown
98% Xinomavro, 2% Limniona
From a limestone soil and ingrafted vineyards this wine is a pure representation of its land through a sustainable and traditional cultivation.
Vin claire obtained from short maceration and aged in steel tank, second fermentation in bottle and fined 12-18 months before degorging. It is the rosé you might not expect, rich in fruit but extremely savory and crunchy, sunny and immediate.
NP SOMM CLUB
Red 1 – 2017 Domaine Lafran-Veyrolles Bandol Rouge, Provence, France
Certified Organic
75% Mourvedre, 10% Cinsault, 10% Grenache, 5% Carignan
A vineyard that is exclusively cared for by hand thanks to the ancestral know-how passed on by generations of wine growers. On the slopes of the clay hills and exposed to the rising sun, the vineyard inhales the sea spray each day from the Bay of Bandol and the rocky inlet of the Port of Alon. The limestone subsoil and chalky marl make it the favorite of the Mourvèdre grape, the king variety in the Bandol wine region.
Notes of dark fruits, mulberries and blackcurrants can be found in the aroma. The palate is clean, full, complex, mineral and structured, with a beautiful fresh persistence and integrated tannins.
Food pairing: Charcuterie and cheeses, roasted meats with bold sauces
Red 2 – 2019 Maison de la Chapelle Irancy Les Batardes, Burgundy, France
100% Pinot Noir
Maison de la Chapelle is inspired by the wineries that preserve the prestige of Burgundy, and is dedicated to Irancy and the Yonne terroirs, unique areas of northern Burgundy. To winemakers Delphine & Gregory Viennois, it is their home and their heritage. Les Bâtardes is a 'lieu-dit' - a specific vineyard parcel. North-West facing, it is rather cool. The flavors express themselves with red fruit and intense notes of Madagascan pepper, a typical characteristic of the minerality from this terroir. Combined it gives the wine its chiseled character.
Food pairing: Duck and game birds
White – 2020 Famille Cordier Viré Clessé Vieilles Vignes, Maconnais, France
Organically Grown
100% Chardonnay
Christophe Cordier is raising the prestige of the Mâconnais to international acclaim. Christophe’s father, Roger started the Domaine in 1930 with just 5 hectares. Christophe took over the estate in 1987 and brought a revolution to the vineyards with organic and biodynamic principles. Domaine Cordier is now considered one of the most exciting and consistent producers in the area.
With a meticulous grape selection from organically farmed vineyards the old vines of Viré-Clessé produce a bone-dry wine with beautiful fruits and flowers, like apple blossom, acacia and honeysuckle. The palate is balanced with a fine line of acidity and flavors of quince and mango lining the rich but laser focused finish.
Food pairing: Lobster, scallops and fish in buttery cream sauces, roast chicken dishes, triple cream cheeses