CLASSIC CLUB
Red 1 – 2018 Cellars 33 Vista Luna Vineyard Zinfandel, Lodi, California
100% Zinfandel
Winemaker Notes:
Sourced from the gravelly loam and quartz rich soil of Lodi's Borden Ranch, Vista Luna Vineyards Zinfandel is planted to a genetically identical Clone #3 of Primitivo. Producing small clusters that ripen more evenly than classic large cluster Zinfandel, we're able to harvest the exact type of Zinfandel we desire at Cellars 33 - a well balanced, traditionally styled wine that pairs wonderfully with many types of cuisine.
An all-around well-balanced Zin with aromas and flavors of fresh roses, wild strawberries, black cherry, black and red currant, with dried raisin/prune notes.
Food pairings: Barbecue ribs, based meats, eggplant and Mexican dishes
Red 2 – 2021 Vinha da Foz Tinto, Douro, Portugal
60% Touriga Nacional, 25% Tinta Roriz, 15% Touriga Franca
The Quinta da Foz consists of old vines and olive groves, with an average age of over 80 years, planted in schist soils on steep slopes of terraced vineyards. Their winemaking tradition is associated with innovation, using sophisticated techniques combined with traditional foot treading in granite lagares at a controlled temperature.
Aromas of fresh fruit and red berries, with a light touch of integrated spices derived from the stage in barrels, which gives it depth and persistence. In the mouth the wine presents a good structure with silky tannins and good acidity that gives us a long and pleasant finish.
Food pairings: Savory meats, grilled or roasted beef, pork or poultry. Burgers, meatloaf, mushrooms and cheeses.
White 1 – 2019 Cellars 33 Rist Vineyard Chardonnay, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma
100% Chardonnay
Winemaker Notes:
While Dry Creek Valley is famous for Zinfandel, the somewhat hidden, and cooler, Rist Vineyard has a wonderful block of cane pruned Chardonnay. Once over-cropped and machine harvested, this gorgeous fruit is now meticulously managed, farmed without chemicals and hand picked for optimal ripeness. Fermented and aged in neutral French oak barrels, we believe you will love this delicious, refreshing and lighter style Chardonnay.
A clean nose of Meyer lemon and white flowers leads to a seamless entry to the palate that is delightful and refreshing.
Food pairings: Halibut or shellfish, simply seasoned poultry and pork dishes.
White 2 – 2021 Chateau Saint-Nabor Cotes-du-Rhone Blanc, Rhone,France
80% Roussanne, 10% Grenache Blanc, 10% Ugni Blanc
Chateau St Nabor is a 150 year old wine estate, located in the small town of Cornillon in the heart of the Cotes du Rhone appellation, just northwest of Chateauneuf du Pape. The estate is currently run by sixth generation proprietors Jeremie and Raphael Castor who focus on producing quality-driven wines that are true to their lovely southern Rhone terroir.
A short, temperature-controlled fermentation and aging on fine lees in neutral fiberglass and concrete tanks produces a fresh, medium-bodied wine. Light gold in color, the wine offers notes of acacia and white fruit on the nose, with a fresh and crisp taste profile balanced between natural acidity and a rich texture. A crowd-pleasing year-round favorite!
Food pairings: Shellfish cooked in butter, veal cutlets, pate, creamy sauces
COLLECTORS CLUB
Red 1 – 2019 Louis Tête 'Les Grandes Terres' Moulin-a-Vent, Beaujolais, France
100% Gamay
Moulin-à-Vent is nicknamed “The Lord of Beaujolais wines” because of its noble bouquet. Its cellaring potential varies depending on the estate, but certain crus can be kept for over ten years. During that time, it develops slowly and releases its black fruit, spice and floral aromas.
The windmill (moulin) – standing at 278 metres, surrounded by vineyards – is classified as a historical monument. It embodies the prestige and pride of the small appellation, straddles two communes, and benefits from a homogeneous terroir. After a few years, Moulin-à-Vent wines develop aromas of iris, wilted roses, spice and ripe fruit with notes of undergrowth and truffles, providing tannic, structured wines. When younger, they are floral and fruity, with violet and cherry aromas.
Food Pairing: Grilled or roasted meats, Duck breasts with dried fruit and roasted nectarines, cheese courses, chocolate desserts
Red 2 – 2019 DiamAndes de Uco Cabernet Sauvignon, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Certified Organic
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
In the heart of Clos de los Siete, Bodega DiamAndes produces intense, complex, elegant and well-balanced wines. Located at the foothill of the Andes, DiamAndes is a single block of 130 ha at 1100 meters a.s.l. With its unique terroir, combined with the Bordeaux know-how of the owner family and the Argentinean team, it gives birth to distinguished and stylish wines.
"Garnet red with a violet sheen. The nose offers notes of candied redcurrant and pepper with a gentle touch of mint. The structure is prominent with firm, finely grained tannins that feel reactive on the gums right now, but with time in bottle, they will better assimilate. A still rather young, intense red." – Vinous, 90 Points
Food Pairing: Grilled meats, rib eye steak, lamb
White – 2022 Guidi Wines Vernacchia di San Gimignano D.O.C.G. Riserva, Tuscany, Italy
100% Vernacchia
Vernaccia di San Gimignano stands out among the top wines of Tuscany, being the region's only white wine to have reached the lofty heights of DOCG status. Wines are straw yellow in color with golden reflections that become more accentuated with aging. The wines typically present delicate aromas of pear, apple and lemon, which can evolve into spicy mineral notes as the wine develops. On the palate the wines are dry and savory, sometimes with a characteristic almond aftertaste.
PINOT CLUB
Pinot 1 – 2021 Domaine Michelot Bourgogne Côte D'Or Rouge, Burgundy, France
100% Pinot Noir
Domaine Michelot has been in the Michelot family for six generations and, having increased in size over the years, now comprises more than 19 hectares which include a number of prestigious 1er cru wines. The domaine achieved widespread recognition in the 60s under the direction of the charismatic Bernard Michelot and this spirit and tradition flourishes and grows in the hands of the current generation.
Aged for 18 months in oak this Bourgogne Rouge displays rich aromas of plum and blackberry alongside elegant spicy notes. The palate is full, fresh and well rounded with chalky tannins and a pleasant mineral finish.
Food pairing: Try it with a gourmet salad or a selection of cheeses
Pinot 2 – 2021 Cordant 'Hyperbole', Central Coast, California
100% Pinot Noir
David and DeAnn Taylor founded Cordant Winery in 2014 with the goal to produce Pinot Noir and Rhone-style wines that would become favorites in their own cellar, and hopefully those of friends, family, and customers. Today they make about 3000 cases of wine per year, from Monterey County in the northern California Central Coast moving south through Santa Barbara County
Grapes are sourced from a selection of the best vineyards throughout the California Central Coast. Aromas of fresh potpourri, pomegranate, cherry, Paso Santo, and leather on the nose. The nose is confirmed on the palate with added Earl Grey and dried orange peel. Perfectly in balance, this wine is soft and elegant.
Food pairing: Roast turkey, pork ribs, mushroom pizza, beet salad with goat cheese
ORGANIC CLUB
Red 1 – 2021 Caligliore Natural Malbec, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
Certified Organic / Vegan
100% Malbec
Caligiore is a family-owned winery devoted to the production of certified organic wines from Luján de Cuyo in Argentina. From 3,000 feet above sea level in the foothills of the majestic Andes Mountain Range, each of their wines fully captures the unique terroir of the Upper Mendoza River Valley.
Sticking to his organic approach in the vineyard, Gustavo Caligliore harvests the fruit and brings it to his cellar for elaboration. Spontaneous fermentation from natural yeasts takes place in concrete tanks and nothing is added at all during the process. After a few months, the wine is bottled, and no sulfites other than those naturally occurring during the fermentation process are added to the wine. Fresh red fruit and violets on the nose with strong and supple tannins on a long finish and full body.
Food pairings: Mushrooms, roasted peppers, eggplant and squash dishes
Red 2 – 2021 Pago Ayles 'Cuesta del Herrero' Vino de Pago, Aragon, Spain
Organically Grown
50% Tempranillo, 30% Garnacha, 12% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon
Pago Aylés was founded by Federico Ramón, who in 2003 began his dream of classifying this unique land as the first Vino de Pago in the Aragon region. Just before he died, his dream came true: Aylés became the 10th Vino de Pago in Spain. Today his three children continue to produce special wines from this special land. The vineyard site has a long history of winemaking, dating back to the 12th century by Spanish monks. Influenced by the River Huerva and the Monte San Pablo mountain, the soil is a mixture of clay, limestone and chalk.
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: Paella, tacos, burgers and tomato based pasta dishes
White – 2022 Le Pin de las Cadeniere Rosé, Coteaux D'Aix en Provence AOP, France
Certified Organic
Grenache, Syrah, Clairette
This rosé is made at family estate Domaine La Cadiniere which is currently led by third generation siblings. For more than 10 years they have practiced organic farming receiving certification in 2012.
Pastel pink with a expressive and balanced palate. Aromas of citrus and white peach with pleasant sweetness and refreshing acidity.
Food pairings: Shrimp scampi, barbecue and salads.
BUBBLES CLUB
Bubbles 1 – Split Rail 'Da Funk' Rosé Pét-Nat, Snake River Valley, Idaho
Viognier, Grenache
Winemaker Notes:
Pétillant Naturel, also lovingly known as pét-nat, is wine force-fed into a bottle during the end of its fermentation. The result is a naturally sparkling, low sulfur, unfiltered wine that lives, in infinite frequency, in the bottle. DA FUNK is non-digital wine media that we altered by manipulating loops, equalizing the bass, tweaking the modulation, and cranking the mother-frequencing synthesizer. A co-fermented rosé of sorts made from Viognier and Grenache that pulsates in the radiophonic space-time continuum. This bottle of Funk is pink wine in its most electromagnetic form.
Bubbles 2 – Tribaut Schloesser 'Vallée du Brunet' Blanc de Chardonnay Extra Brut, Champagne, France
100% Chardonnay
From 3 terriors of Champagne: Romery, Fleury la Rivière and Cormoyeux. This cuvée is a must have of the winery. It’s a blend of 20% old vines of chardonnay aged in oak barrels. Its texture is smooth and delicate, persistent and tart, then followed by an aroma of toast and honey, with a long buttery and brioche finish.
Aged for 36 months on the lees before disgorgement. Dosage of 6 grams of sugar per litre.
NP SOMM CLUB
Red 1 – 2019 Musso 'Pora' Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy
100% Nebbiolo
The Pora vineyard site is one of the most famous in all of Barbaresco. The wines produced from Pora grapes tend to be muscular and bold with a rich tapestry of ripe fruits, truffles, spice box, and Marasca cherry. Musso’s 2.5ha plot extends through the central amphitheater of Pora, enjoying the best exposure and elevation. The Musso Pora is wonderfully complex and powerful example with intense rich fruit woven over big rich tannin and polished acidity buoys the backdrop of tea leaves, black cherry, and fresh cut herbs. This is a wine that needs time for its best presentation showing a ferocious spirit when fresh and young.
92 PTS - WINE ENHUSIAST, 90 PTS - DECANTER
Food pairings: Ribeye steak or Lamb dishes
Red 2 – 2021 Podere Sapaio 'Volpolo' Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy
Certified Organic
70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 15% Petit Verdot
Massimo Piccin is one of the happiest, most generous and charismatic people one could ever meet. He enjoys the good life and is passionate about making wines that showcase elegance, power and longevity. He founded Podere Sapaio in Bolgheri near the coast of Tuscany in 1999, and while Massimo only produces two wines, they actually start out as 25 different wines considering he vinifies and ages each varietal from individual plots separately before he puts the final blends together.
Aged for 16 months in a combination of new and used French oak barriques as well as larger casks, with another four months of aging in bottle before release. The oak aging contributes aromas of cedar and sandalwood which are met with notes of black currant, blueberry, black peppercorn, tobacco and ash on the fairly full-bodied and concentrated palate.
Food pairings: Steak au Poivre, or other beef or lamb dishes
White – 2022 Institut Agricole Regional Petite Arvine, Vallée D'Aoste, Italy
100% Petite Arvine
As the name implies, Institut Agricole Régional, is a regional agricultural institution located near the town of Aosta dedicated to education, research and experimentation in agriculture. There is a working farm which includes all kinds of crops from plants, cereals, fruits and vegetables to dairy and meat products, and of course wine! A modern winery was established in 2005 from which over a dozen wines are produced from most of the main varietals of the region.
Fermented in stainless steel tank and aged on its lees for five months with an additional month in bottle before release. It really stood out for its vibrant citrus and floral nose and its appealing, fleshy core of fruit on the mid palate. The wine finishes in a clean and sleek way with good balancing acidity. The wine speaks to its alpine character well and would be a natural pairing with hard alpine cheeses and salumi.