CLASSIC CLUB
Red 1 – 2019 Bec Hardy Pertaringa Lakeside Cabernet Sauvignon, McLaren Vale, Australia
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Bec’s family has been tending vineyards in McLaren Vale since the early 1850s when her great-great-great grandfather, Thomas Hardy, arrived from the UK. In 2015, Bec decided to make her own way in the Australian wine word and founded Bec Hardy Wines. In 2020, she acquired the Pertaringa wine brand from Wines by Geoff Hardy, becoming the first woman in the family to own vineyards and produce her own wine.
The nose displays beautifully complex notes of plums, blackberries and a hint of cassis. The palate is smooth and well-rounded with plenty of blackberries and plums, complemented by well-integrated tannins. This wine is Vegan Friendly.
Food pairings: This is the perfect wine for a lamb on the spit or any other meaty main course!
Red 2 – 2020 Viña Tarapaca Gran Reserva Red Blend, Maipo Valley, Chile
Organically Grown
71% Carmenere, 19% Syrah, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemaker’s Notes: Intense, fresh and fruity on the nose, revealing red fruit aromas like red cherries and strawberries, with upfront spicy notes like pepper, nutmeg and dill and hints of vanilla, liquor-flavored chocolates and coconut. The tannins are pronounced and ripe, giving good structure to the wine, while the acidity contributes freshness and tension.
"Attractive aromas of ripe blackberries and black cherries with hints of tobacco, walnuts and spices. Medium-to full-bodied with firm tannins and bright acidity. Luscious and juicy with a polished texture and a long, flavorful finish." – James Suckling, 93 Points
Food pairings: Lamb, beef and mushroom dishes
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White 1 – 2021 Longavi Sauvignon Blanc, Maule Valley, Chile
Organic
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Longavi is a collaboration between two friends from different continents who teamed up during 2012 - Chilean producer Julio Bouchon and South African winemaker David Nieuwoudt. Longaví, meaning ‘snake’s head’, draws on the spirit and legends of two continents.
Coming from old vines grown on granitic soils, this wine is fresh and bright on the nose, with mineral tones and herbaceous notes. Refreshing and zippy on the palate.
Food pairings: Fish and shellfish, salads and tangy goat cheeses
White 2 – 2021 Gaudioso Catarratto, Sicily, Italy
Biodynamic Orange
100% Catarratto
Ancestral farms of olives and vineyards are now enriched with tradition and the future together with Biodynamic principles. No chemicals and no filtration enable the wines to be authentic expression of the vineyard and the vintage.
This wine is brilliant and amber in color and the maceration of the skins gives the wine an elegant aroma with scents that reflect the vineyards - such as orange blossom, yellow peach and trails of fine herbs which lead into mineral notes and hints of pumice stone. Citrus flavors and an elegant tannin accompanies every sip.
Food Pairing: Fish, seafood, white meats, grilled veggies and goat cheeses.
COLLECTORS CLUB
Red 1 – 2019 Time Place Wine Co. Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
For Jamey Whetstone, it all started with a passion to produce single varietals that are vibrant and fresh, from carefully sourced vineyard sites. The inspiration was found in the truth that wine is a perfect reflection of time and place, the culmination of climate and season, site and study, and that moment you share a bottle with friends and family.
65% New French oak aging. Big nose full of dark, black plum and cassis. Luxurious palate of brambly blackberry and cigar box with hints of ripe plum. Finished long with chewy but supple tannins.
Food Pairing: Rib eye steak, lamb chops and hard aged cheeses
Red 2 – 2016 Kale Wines Heritage 'McGah Vineyard' Red Blend, Rutherford, Napa Valley
84% Grenache, 16% Mourvédre
McGah Family Vineyards encompasses 65 acres in Rutherford near the Silverado Trail. Being on the east side of the valley, there is intense exposure that yields ripe and concentrated fruit. The area is hallowed ground for Cabernet Sauvignon and generally growers in the area are not interested in planting unexpected varieties for economic reasons. The McGah family is an exception to the norm, and Kale Wines are allocated rows with clones of Grenache (515, Tablas D) and Mourvédre. It is slightly sloping benchland, so the soil is well drained with classic Rutherford red, dusty soil.
Baking spice, marmalade and rich cherry pie layer the mouthfeel. Ripe fig, tobacco leaf, and a slightly smoked meat quality in the finish. Round and supple, with velvety tannins. Good structure should reward aging through 2030.
Food Pairing: Beef short ribs, pork shoulder, goulash, braises & stews. Smoked cheeses.
White – 2020 Bodegas Maximo Abete 'Guerinda+ Series' La Viura, Navarra, Spain
100% Viura - aka Macabeo
This new and extremely limited production white wine from comes from the Varecillas Plot. It was aged in barrels for 5 months. Viura also called Macabeo and is one of the principle grapes used for Cava production.
Vinified as a dry white this is BONE DRY, medium body with notes of honeydew melon, lime peel, lemon verbena with hints of tarragon and hazelnut.
Food Pairing: Try this youthful wine with coconut curries and southeast Asian noodle dishes.
PINOT CLUB
Pinot 1 – 2017 Metzker Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
100% Pinot Noir
Metzker Family Estates is a small family owned winery, founded in 2014 by Mike Metzker. They strive to produce exceptional wines that are true to their region, varietal and terroir. The 2017 vintage in the Sonoma Coast AVA was a cool and steady and the overall quality and flavor profile of the grapes were fantastic, complex, and extremely promising early on.
The 2017 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir opens with aromatics of cherry preserves, plum and a light hint of forest floor. Ruby in color, expressive on the nose and mouthwatering on the palate, this wine is a stunning food friendly Pinot Noir. The balance of fruit forwardness and acidity play well and create a lingering finish.
Food Pairings: Duck, salmon and pork dishes with cherry compotes or rich wine reduction sauces
Pinot 2 – 2021 NSO Wines Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills
100% Pinot Noir
Winemaker Dusty Nabor’s roots are in exclusive, low production boutique wines. NSO Wine was born to bring this knowledge and craftsmanship to a wine with an affordable price on a larger scale. Never fear, though: NSO wines come from prestigious AVAs and responsibly farmed vineyards.
A beautiful earthy aroma enlightens this light and well balanced Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir. Dry with silky tannins and hints of cherries. Only 50 cases produced.
Food Pairings: Grilled salmon, medium firm cheeses, turkey and all the trimmings
ORGANIC CLUB
Red 1 – 2017 Lunaria Coste di Moro Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Abruzzo, Italy
Demeter Certified Biodynamic
100% Montepulciano
Coste di Moro' serves as the flagship wine for Lunaria, just as Montepulciano serves the flagship red varietal in Abruzzo. There is no other wine that is shared in the region like Montepulciano, with complexity, versatility, and punch, it's shared at dinner and between best friends at the end of the night.
Exuberant & complex with aromas of red fruit, raspberry and black cherry jam. Light notes of cocoa and toast complete its bouquet. The palate is warm, fairly tannic, soft, intense, with a typical almond finish.
Food pairings: Salamis, sausages, grilled steak, lamb stew
Red 2 – 2020 Viña Tarapaca Gran Reserva Red Blend, Maipo Valley, Chile
Organically Grown
71% Carmenere, 19% Syrah, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemaker’s Notes: Intense, fresh and fruity on the nose, revealing red fruit aromas like red cherries and strawberries, with upfront spicy notes like pepper, nutmeg and dill and hints of vanilla, liquor-flavored chocolates and coconut. The tannins are pronounced and ripe, giving good structure to the wine, while the acidity contributes freshness and tension.
"Attractive aromas of ripe blackberries and black cherries with hints of tobacco, walnuts and spices. Medium-to full-bodied with firm tannins and bright acidity. Luscious and juicy with a polished texture and a long, flavorful finish." – James Suckling, 93 Points
Food pairings: Lamb, beef and mushroom dishes
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White 2 – 2021 Gaudioso Catarratto, Sicily, Italy
Biodynamic Orange
100% Catarratto
Ancestral farms of olives and vineyards are now enriched with tradition and the future together with Biodynamic principles. No chemicals and no filtration enable the wines to be authentic expression of the vineyard and the vintage.
This wine is brilliant and amber in color and the maceration of the skins gives the wine an elegant aroma with scents that reflect the vineyards - such as orange blossom, yellow peach and trails of fine herbs which lead into mineral notes and hints of pumice stone. Citrus flavors and an elegant tannin accompanies every sip.
Food Pairing: Fish, seafood, white meats, grilled veggies and goat cheeses.
BUBBLES CLUB
Bubbles 1 – Casa Belfi Naturalmente Frizzante Bianco, Veneto, Italy
Organic, Biodynamic
100% Glera
Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts with no added sulphites. The yeasts are kept afloat (battonage). According to old tradition, in spring the wine completes the alcoholic fermentation in the bottle where residual sugars are transformed by its own yeasts into alcohol and carbon dioxide, obtaining a natural sparkling wine.
Flowery and fruity scents are accompanied by notes of citrus, yeast and bread crust. It is lively on the palate with a perfectly balanced acidity. The yeast deposited on the bottom of the bottle adds softness and increases its longevity.
Bubbles 2 – 2018 Ivaldi 'Andrea' Extra Brut Alta Langa Sparkling, Piedmont, Italy
100% Chardonnay
Ivaldi, located in the Monferrato region of Piedmont, Italy, crafts sustainably farmed wines in their winery of four generations. They make a little bit of everything for everyone, from a sparkling champagne method wine, to red wines and sweet wines. Named for winemaker Andrea Ivaldi, this Alta Langa Spumante, or Italian sparkling wine, is age on the lees for 30 months and made in the traditional Champagne method.
An Extra Brut, a bouquet of bread crust and delicate floral notes come through to open into a delicious fruit when tasted. A Blanc de Blancs made from 100% chardonnay grapes, fine and persistent bubbles are present in an inviting yellow-gold color.
Food Pairings: Sashimi, vegetable or shrimp risotto
NP SOMM CLUB
Red 1 – 2019 Small Vines Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
100% Pinot Noir
Coming from a handful of sites and brought up in 10% new French oak, the Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast is a beautiful wine from this producer. Spiced black cherries, darker framboise, flowery incense, and baking spice notes all emerge from the glass, and it's medium-bodied, fresh, and lively on the palate, yet with deceptive richness and length.
"Aromas of baked strawberry, pitted red cherry and pine cone. Medium-bodied with silky tannins and bright acidity. Succulent and vibrant on the palate, with a lot of pretty red fruit and berries. Subtle, savory undertones." – James Suckling, 92 Points
Food Pairings: Smoked fish, potato crushed salmon, porcini risotto, cauliflower cassoulet
Red 2 – NV Analemma Tinto, Mosier Hills Estate, Columbia Valley, Washington
Biodynamic
Winemaker Notes: While designed to include all of the red varietals we grow on our estate, this multi-vintage expression emphasizes the character of Cabernet Sauvignon. Leading with classic aromatics of herbs and red fruits, this blend reveals notes of cedar and petrichor on the palate alongside distinct tannins. Elements of this blend were co-fermented while others were picked and processed seperately with partial whole cluster fermentation. Aged on lees in various sized nuetral puncheons, this wine is comprised of barrels that were reserved in the cellar for up to three vintages. The result is an expression of extended élevage and deepening of character in the wine that only comes from time.
Food Pairings: Enjoy it in your glass first and then decide!
White – 2021 A Tribute To Grace Grenache Blanc, Thompson Vineyard, Los Alamos
100% Grenache Blanc
Winemaker Notes: In 2021 we made our fourth vintage from Thompson Vineyard in Los Alamos ~ continuing with the divine own-rooted vines that have represented our sole Blanc since 2018. We chose again to harvest on the earlier side, to capture the jasmine and bitter almond paradigm that can lift this variety into the sublime. Gently whole-cluster pressed to tank, settling for one sleep, before being racked to a combination of neutral barrique and stainless steel barrels for fermentation. The wine remained on gross lees for an 11 month élevage, to increase both complexity and bring the minerality jasmine-bound.
Food Pairings: Greek-style garlic lemon chicken, Softer creamy cheeses like Brie or hard nutty cheeses like Comté