CLASSIC CLUB
Red 1 – 2021 Bodega Garzon Tannat Reserva, Uruguay
100% Tannat
WINERY NOTES: Fermented in concrete tanks. Aged 6 - 12 months on the lees in stainless steel tanks and 50 HL bottis. Deep purple in colour, this Tannat fresh aromas reminiscent of red and black fruits such as plums and raspberries on a spice-flavoured aroma. It has a great personality in mouth. Its ripe tannins and its minerality make it a terroir wine of great identity.
Read more about the winery on their website
Food pairings: Braised leg of lamb with sage, mint and garlic dipped in olive oil.
Red 2 – 2022 Bodega Garzon Cabernet Franc Reserva, Uruguay
100% Cabernet Franc
WINERY NOTES: Fermented in concrete tanks. Aged 6 - 12 months on the lees in stainless steel tanks and 50 HL bottis. Of a strong purple colour with violet reflections, this noble red wine has mineral aromas coming from ripe peppers, spices and fruits of the forest accompanied by a subtle chocolate note and smoked hints coming from selected barrels. With gentle tannins in mouth, it mixes prunes and ripe blackberries with fresh eucalyptus and mint notes that add to its complexity.
Food pairings: Roasted pork ribs on fennel and leeks or Pappardelle with wild mushrooms ragout
White 1 – 2024 Bodega Garzon Albariño Reserva, Uruguay
100% Albariño
WINERY NOTES: Fermented in stainless steel and cement tanks. Aged 3 - 6 months on the lees in stainless steel tanks. This Albariño is of a pale yellow colour with greenish reflections and fruity aromas reminding of peach; balanced with citric notes. It is fresh and mineral with a marked acidity and a long and rounded aftertaste in mouth.
Food pairings: Delightfully well suited to Asian food, Peruvian ceviche, or a fresh tuna salad.
White 2 – 2024 Susana Balbo Signature Brioso White Blend, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Semillón, Torrontés and Sauvignon Blanc
Susana Balbo is a family-run winery, focused on high-end wine production, located in Mendoza, Argentina, at the foothills of the Andes mountain range. It was founded in 1999 by Susana Balbo, Argentina's first female winemaker.
Aged for 4 months in French oak barrels, 60% first use and 40% second use. This wine offers a wide range of aromas, featuring floral and citrus notes that blend with hints of fresh herbs and white fruits. On the palate, it reveals fruity flavors combined with the creaminess from its barrel aging. It has a persistent mineral finish with balanced acidity. This is a white wine with great aging potential.
Food pairings: Fish, Asian food and spicy and hot sauces.
COLLECTORS CLUB
100% Merlot
Food pairings: Stews and braised meats and pork dishes.
100% Zinfandel
White – 2023 Domaine Chalmeau Chablis 1er Cru, Montmains, Burgundy, France
100% Chardonnay
Domaine Chalmeau is owned and operated by Patrick Chalmeau, wife Christine, and daughter Elodie. The Chalmeau family has been making wine on the property since Patrick’s grandfather created the estate after the second world war. The property is located between Auxerre and Chablis, in the charming village of Chitry, producing Bourgogne Aligoté, Bourgogne Chitry Rouge, Bourgogne Chitry Blanc, Chablis and Chablis Montmains 1er Cru. The Montmains comes from the Butteaux part of the appellation, right in front of the village of Courgis. The vines are old, planted in the late 1950s.
Food pairings: Oysters and other delicate seafoods, triple cream cheeses
PINOT CLUB
Pinot 1 – 2021 Bodega Garzon Single Vineyard Pinot Noir, Uruguay
100% Pinot Noir
WINERY NOTES: Fermented in concrete tanks. 12 - 18 months in untoasted French oak barrels. The clones planted in this vineyard block grow in a high mineral content soil. The site is refreshed by ocean breezes which allow the fruit to fully develop and give a distinct character to the wine. Carmine red in colour, this Pinot Noir is bright, elegant and expressive with aromas reminiscent of cherries and roses. Flavors of intense red fruits subtly unfold in the palate. The right tannin presence makes it an excellent wine in its complexity.
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Food pairings: Cured ham, grilled salmon or spiced lamb
Pinot 2 – 2021 Onward PInot Noir, Hawkeye Ranch, Redwood Valley, California
100% Pinot Noir
This wine is inviting and pretty in the gentlest of ways. Like a sincere friend that will always be there for you, she is truly genuine and so very generous.
ORGANIC CLUB
Red 1 – 2022 Divergent Vine Sangiovese, El Dorado County, California
Organically Grown
100% Sangiovese
Winery Notes: "Sangiovese, the prized grape of Tuscany, produces wines of depth and complexity which feature aromas and flavors which touch on both savory and fruity. We reserved a few of our best barrels of 2022 Sangiovese specifically for extended aging in Old French Oak barrels in order to coax out these classic characteristics from this much-loved Italian grape. And now after 21 months of aging, we are pleased to offer your this beautiful 100% Sangiovese grown in the volcanic soils of Northern El Dorado County. The wine features aromas of dried roses, tobacco and thyme which lead into flavors of tart cherry, strawberry, with just a hint of bay leaf. Organically grown and naturally made without additives. Only 60 cases produced."
Red 2 – 2024 Michel Guignier Beaujolais, Villié Morgon, France
Biodynamic
100% Gamay
The "straight" Beaujolais bottling from Michel Guignier is always well-made. The bouquet wafts from the glass in a lovely, youthful mélange of red and black cherries, a touch of currant leaf, lovely soil tones, woodsmoke, fresh herbs and a touch of sweet cranberry. On the palate the wine is fullish, succulent and tangy, with a lovely core, impressive complexity, with a solid core, just a touch of tannin and a long, youthful finish. Can serve chilled.
Food pairings: Charcuterie, light salads, pizza or pasta dishes
White – 2023 Matt Crutchfield Wines 'I'm Mixed' Chenin + Cortese, Clarksburg AVA, California
Organic
Winery Notes: "I love a blend! The first blend from Matt Crutchfield Wines! Although the goal is typically to display two expressions of the same site, the greater goal is always to make the best wine possible for you to enjoy.
50% Lost Slough Cortese, 25% Heringer Chenin, 25% Wilson Vineyards Chenin. All Clarksburg AVA. No time on skins, pressed to barrel for fermentation and aging for 11 months.
Fresh peeled mandarin on the nose, with pineapple, guava, and flowering lemon balm on the palate."
BUBBLES CLUB
Bubbles 1 – Agusti Torello Mata Trepat Reserva Cava Rosé, Penedés, Spain
100% Trepat
Fresh summer raspberries open jubilantly on this crisp, light sparkling rosé. Appealing notes of strawberries refresh the palate alongside persistent bubbles and a crisp structure. A well-integrated wine, abundant and balanced in every way, this is a wine for apéro and cocktails, especially with small nibbles of cured meats, shrimp, or desserts (such as a fruit tart with vanilla cream). This wine is 100% Trepat, a grape indigenous to Penedès, similar in structure and character to a Pinot Noir.
Bubbles 2 – Champagne Monthly's Pere et Fils Brut Reserve, Charly-sur-Marne, France
60% Pinot Meunier, 40% Chardonnay
Discover the richness and sophistication of Monthuys Pere et Fils Brut Reserve. This medium-bodied champagne boasts a toasty nose of walnuts and dried raspberries, with hints of pear pastries and cocoa. Its bright acidity and creamy mousse create a luxurious experience, making it the perfect choice for any special occasion.
NP SOMM CLUB
Red 1 – 2021 Bodegas Mauro Red, Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León, Spain
85% Tempranillo, 15% Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Graciano
Bodegas Mauro was established in 1980 by Mariano García (Vega Sicilia’s 40-year winemaker) in homage to his father. Enclaved halfway along the River Duero in the Castilian town of Tudela, the Bodegas Mauro philosophy has been based from the very beginning on producing age-worthy wines that are deeply rooted in the territory. The plants are trained on bush vines on calcareous clay soil, which is light, easy-to-work and filtering with a balanced texture and high pH. With very little water due to the immense evaporation and low rainfall, the vines suffer from major hydric stress, yet this is limited by good deep root development which allows them access to water reserves in the subsoil.
Fragrant, full of red fruit and freshness, more length than width in its dimension. The delicacy of the ensemble and the dynamism of its tannic texture stand out.
Food Pairings: Beef and lamb dishes, sausage, cured meats
Red 2 – 2021 Mas Martinet-Bru, Priorat, Spain
Certified Organic
30% Grenache, 29% Syrah, 24% Carignan, 12% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Martinet Bru is mainly sourced from a single vineyard, known as Mas Seró. This vineyard is located within the “Vi de Vila” (village wines) zone of Masos de Falset. It adjoins the D.O. Montsant (wine appellation) and has a similar climate to Montsant, although the differentiating factor is the soil, which is Llicorella (slate-based). The soil is stony but the vineyard is cool in terms of climate. It faces the cooling sea breeze (known as the “Garbinada”) and the quality of the soil means this wine is more drinkable and easier to understand than most Priorat wines, affording it hint of licorice, blackberries… rosemary… and tannins.
Food Pairings: Catalan style lentil soup with picada, sausages, pepper stew
White – 2023 Columna Albariño, Rias Baixas DO, Spain
100% Albariño
This is a generous, approachable expression of Albariño from Condado de Tea, an undersung subzone of Rias Baixas. Grown in warmer conditions, Columna achieves beautiful balance and ripeness under the careful guidance of Rodri Mendez, considered one of the best growers and winemakers in Galicia and a world-class authority on Albariño.
Albariño's crisp clean flavors are extremely versatile. Seafood, clams, oysters are what the local Galician people eat with this queenly grape. It also pairs like magic with Sushi, Indian, or Thai. Other pairings that are successful include hard-to-pair, popular take-out meals like cold sesame noodles, chicken tikka masala, pad thai, and tacos.