CLASSIC CLUB
Red 1 – 2019 Marco Carpineti 'Capolemole' Rosso, Lazio, Italy
Certified Organic
A blend of Nero Buono, Montepulciano and Cesanese
The coat of arms of Marco Carpineti is found in the historical family palace in the centre of Cori. In the heraldry, the three stars symbolize the three main virtues, hope, charity and faith. In winemaking, the three stars on the label are the symbols of sustainability, respect for nature, and innovation of the tradition.
This wine showcases the robustness of Montepulciano, the unique qualities of the Cori native Nero Buono and a touch of elegant Cesanese which blended together to make this beautifully aromatic wine. The flavors will wrap you like a blanket in winter with harmonious and pleasant acidity, solid tannic structure, a lively volcanic minerality and a unique bite that comes from the Nero Buono varietal.
Food pairings: Pair with roasted or grilled meats, robust vegetarian dishes and casseroles, and aged cheeses.
Red 2 – 2021 La Ragnaie Troncone Toscana Rosso, Montalcino, Italy
Biodynamic Farming
100% Sangiovese
Le Ragnaie makes complex, traditional wines from the Sangiovese Grosso grape. Riccardo Campinoti's wines exhibit elegance and finesse by farming some of the highest altitude vineyards in Montalcino.
Winemaker Notes: Le Ragnaie Troncone offers generosity in concentration of aroma and flavor. Notes of cranberry and cherry abound with laurel leaves and wet stones on the nose. The palate extends with bright red fruit.
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Food Pairing: Pasta bolognese, sausage pizzas, fennel and aged parmesan.
White 1 – 2018 Betwixt Chardonnay, R Bar R Ranch, Santa Cruz Mountains
100% Chardonnay
Winemaker Notes: On the Pacific side of the Santa Cruz Mountains, the R Bar R Ranch vineyard sits high above the towns of Watsonville and Santa Cruz at an elevation of around 1500 ft. We love this site but it is really on the edge for growing grapes as it is a very cool and wet site, totally exposed to the weather coming off the Pacific Ocean. As a result we are not always able to get fruit from the vineyard, but when we do the acidity is electric.
Native fermentation, then aged 17 months in used French oak, this wine is unfined and unfiltered. A beautiful golden color, it is lean with bright acidity. Lemon curd and toasted almonds characterize this Chardonnay.
Food Pairing: Seafood, cream sauces, rotisserie chicken, soft, rich cheeses like Brie
White 2 – 2021 Viticoltori de Conciliis Falanghina, Campania, Italy
Organically Grown
100% Falanghina
Viticoltori de Conciliis is an artisanal family-owned winery based in southern Campania. They own 15 hectares of vineyards, farmed organically, set in rugged coastal foothills with altitude and sea breezes balancing out the Mediterranean heat.
This is an intensely mineral wine with ripe pear and peach flavors, a little tropical on the palate. Smoky and intense. A long finish with a hint of fennel, sage, and almond skin.
Food pairings: Fried seafood, scallops, shrimp or clams with lemon & garlic. Feta, gouda or mozzarella cheeses.
COLLECTORS CLUB
Red 1 – 2017 Bel Colle 'Simposio' Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
100% Nebbiolo
The best expression of the Piedmont region, this Nebbiolo is garnet-red in color, and shows an incredible variety of aromas due to the grape’s natural characteristics and long aging period. Velvety, with great structure and big tannins, that smooth out during the aging process. “Simposio” refers to a “meeting” (blending) of grapes from different vineyards close to the winery. Vineyards are all located in the west side of the Barolo area (Verduno, La Morra and Novello).
Food Pairing: Filet Mignon or Ribeye steak, braised duck, fresh burrata, triple cream cheeses, roasted garlic, mushroom dishes
Red 2 – 2020 Le Ragnaie Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
Biodynamically Grown
100% Sangiovese
Le Ragnaie is known for its elegant, terroir-driven wines that stand out in this Tuscan powerhouse category. The parcels Le Ragnaie and Petroso both are centered around the village of Montalcino and have the region’s highest elevation vineyards and oldest winemaking history, respectively.
Aromas of black cherries, balsamic, herbs and spices typical of Rosso di Montalcino and Sangiovese. Light and ethereal yet structured and complex. Tart red cherries, blackberries and strawberries intertwine with crushed flowers, peppery herbs and earthy mineral tones. An elegant wine that will gain in complexity as it ages.
Food Pairing: Rich pasta dishes, tomato sauces, stews and mushroom sauces.
White – 2022 Shadow Run Vineyard & Winery 'Dahlia' Viognier, Paso Robles
100% Viognier
Consulting winemaker Susan Evans has a passion for Viognier. The name is a nod to Dalmatia, Viognier's storied place of origin although Viognier’s fame originated in the tiny appellations of Condrieu and Chateau Grillet located in the Northern Rhone region of France. Today, California is the largest producer of Viognier, with approximately 2,600 acres planted statewide.
This is estate grown Viognier harvested from the Shadow Run vineyard in Creston - east side Paso, which gives this wine its tropical characteristics, while fermentation and aging in neutral French oak give it its rich mouthfeel. On the nose we get sweet peaches, and flavors including pineapple, melon, and tangy citrus on the finish.
PINOT CLUB
Pinot 1 – 2022 Maison Champy Cuvée Edme, Burgundy, France
100% Pinot Noir
Winemaker Notes:
Red Burgundy is mainly produced in three French departments: Yonne, Côte d’Or and Saône-et-Loire. It is the northernmost part of that region that produces great red wines. The Pinot Noir varietal is at the basis of all red Burgundy appellations, from the most modest to the most prestigious.
The nose is very open, with notes of small black fruit and vanilla on a finely woody background. Fresh on the palate, supple and round. A lively and structured wine, with tannins that are present but coated. he finish is tart.
Food pairing: Goat cheeses and mild creamy cheese like Brie, seared tuna with sesame crust, mustard chicken
Pinot 2 – 2019 Patrick Clerget 'Dames Huguettes' Hautes-Cotes-de-Nuits, Burgundy, France
100% Pinot Noir
Negociant Patrick Clerget looks for hidden treasures. He selects high quality wines from family estates that are sampled and approved by their in-house team of specialized wine tasters and oenologists. The first distinctive feature of the Dames Huguettes vineyard is that it is 50 years old and naturally produces few grapes. Surrounded by walls, the grapes always reach full maturity. Furthermore, the vines produce very small bunches of Pinot Noir grapes with very thick skins, which guarantees superb concentration of the wine that is made with them. Vine growing techniques are also very particular: limited yields due to severe de-budding, green harvest if needed, working of the soil, no or infrequent use of fertilizers, environmentally friendly pest management, respecting beneficial wildlife.
Intense aromas of fresh red fruits, dried roses and black pepper.
Food pairing: French classics like Julia Child's Coq au Vin or Beef Bourguignon
ORGANIC CLUB
Red 1 – 2020 Poussiere de Roche Anjou Rouge, Loire, France
Certified Organic
70% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon
The Château d’Avrillé has been a family domaine for generations. Today, the 4th generation carries on the history of the château. The vineyard is located a few kilometers from Brissac-Quincé, in the heart of the Coteaux de l’Aubance and the Anjou Village Brissac.
Aged for 10 months of stainless steel, the flavors reveal the characters of concentrated red fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry, cherry, blueberry). The whole is round with harmonious tannins.
Food pairings: Red meats, grilled meats, stews
Red 2 – 2019 Marco Carpineti 'Capolemole' Rosso, Lazio, Italy
Certified Organic
A blend of Nero Buono, Montepulciano and Cesanese
The coat of arms of Marco Carpineti is found in the historical family palace in the centre of Cori. In the heraldry, the three stars symbolize the three main virtues, hope, charity and faith. In winemaking, the three stars on the label are the symbols of sustainability, respect for nature, and innovation of the tradition.
This wine showcases the robustness of Montepulciano, the unique qualities of the Cori native Nero Buono and a touch of elegant Cesanese which blended together to make this beautifully aromatic wine. The flavors will wrap you like a blanket in winter with harmonious and pleasant acidity, solid tannic structure, a lively volcanic minerality and a unique bite that comes from the Nero Buono varietal.
Food pairings: Pair with roasted or grilled meats, robust vegetarian dishes and casseroles, and aged cheeses.
White – 2021 Viticoltori de Conciliis Falanghina, Campania, Italy
Organically Grown
100% Falanghina
Viticoltori de Conciliis is an artisanal family-owned winery based in southern Campania. They own 15 hectares of vineyards, farmed organically, set in rugged coastal foothills with altitude and sea breezes balancing out the Mediterranean heat.
This is an intensely mineral wine with ripe pear and peach flavors, a little tropical on the palate. Smoky and intense. A long finish with a hint of fennel, sage, and almond skin.
Food pairings: Fried seafood, scallops, shrimp or clams with lemon & garlic. Feta, gouda or mozzarella cheeses.
BUBBLES CLUB
Bubbles 1 – Champagne Emile Paris Reserve Brut, Champagne, France
50% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier, 20% Chardonnay
After years of painstaking work in the region’s vineyards, Emile Paris decided to bottle Champagne under his own name in 1884. Located in the commune of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, just outside of Epernay, the Emile Paris brand was built on strict adherence to tradition and quality standards. Nearly 75 years later, it was négociant Patrick Bigar who sought to bring this brand back to life. Sourcing from the house’s original vineyard sites, which had since been supplying grapes to Champagne monolith Philipponnat, Patrick enlisted the assistance of Gérard Cuperly as head winemaker. 2017 marked the first bottling under the Emile Paris name since 1940.
Toasty brioche aromas lead to a clean, streamlined mid palate with notes of honeycrisp apple, spice and citrus zest.
Bubbles 2 – 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.
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NP SOMM CLUB
Red 1 – 2019 Cellars 33 Suacci Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
100% Pinot Noir
Winemaker Notes: Suacci Vineyard is a small (6.5 acres) hillside vineyard tucked away in the rolling hills southwest of Sebastopol, CA. Due to it's coastal influences from the Pacific, the vineyard receives only a few hours of warming sunlight per day and is therefore, quite difficult to farm. Resulting yields are often unimaginably low - sometimes near one ton per acre - no crop thinning needed! The fruit clusters are insanely small and dark - unlike any other vineyard we have ever worked with.
Aged in 33% new French oak for 14 months. Medium to full body with bright cherry tones, forest floor, rose petals, cherry cola and fig.
Food pairings: Salmon, halibut, pasta bolognese with black truffle
Red 2 – 2021 Petar Cabernet Sauvignon, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley
96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petite Verdot, 1.2% Merlot, 0.8% Cabernet Franc
Winemaker Notes:
The 2021 Petar Oak Knolll Cabernet Sauvignon fruit is coming from small family vineyard located on Silverado Trail, southeast of Oak Knoll District. The Oak Knoll sub-AVA, is one of Napa Valley’s oldest grape-growing areas dating back to 1851, is located in the southern part of Napa, and is significantly colder region due to the coastal influence from the San Francisco Bay.
Bold and balanced the 2021 Petar Oak Knoll Cabernet Sauvignon, exhibiting aromas of dark fruit, cassis, earth, and cigar box accented with spice notes. Full-bodied and well-balanced.
Food pairings: Grilled meat dishes
White – 2022 Kukeri Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Valley, Sonoma
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Winemaker Notes:
The 2022 Kukeri Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc is coming from Windsor Oak vineyard, located in Russian River Valley AVA. The Sauvignon Blanc grapes are coming from the lower block of the vineyard where the cooling effect of the coastal fog is providing perfect growing condition.
Refreshing and delicious, our 2022 Kukeri Russian River Sauvignon Blanc is intense and well-balanced wine with great structure and texture, on the nose lemon peel, gooseberry and guava flavors with notes of grapefruit, white flowers and papayas, which leads into a unique balance of acidity, freshness, and complexity. Long and lingering with bright acidity and notes of grassy herbs on the finish.
Food pairings: Enjoy on it's own or pair with goat cheeses, salads, grilled chicken