SIX REDS

 2013 Rocche Costamagna Dolcetto d'Alba $10 This is a classic Dolcetto d’Alba for everyday drinking, with pleasing aromas reminiscent of marasca cherries. Soft on the palate, with delicate and persistent flavours, marked by a light almond finish. 13% alcohol by volume. Was $15 now $10

 2013 My Essential California Cabernet $15 Tastes like California Cab. Plum flesh, grapeseed and black-peppercorn aromas introduce this leaner, less- extracted style of wine. The palate shows deep cherry and plum juice with lots of peppery spice and decent tannic structure. Was $20 Now $15

 2015 Esporao Monte Velho $10 40% Argonez, 35% Trincadeira, 20% Torigan Nacional, 5% Syrah Faithful to its roots, Monte Velho is the Alentejo in a glass. Aromas of spicy red and dark berry fruits, earthy notes. The palate is fresh and elegant with good fruit depth, nicely structured.

 2010 Aljibes Cabernet Franc $15 From La Mancha this high-end Cab Franc has aged and developed nicely. It wine has an intense color with aromas of ripe fruit, minerals and spices. It is structured and velvety in the mouth, with overtones of fruit. Was $25 Now $15

 2016 Badia di Morrona Chainti $12 85% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah This laid-back Chianti offers red-skinned berry and baking spice aromas. The palate is simple, with easygoing tannins and ripe red cherry and clove flavors.

 2014 Podere Ciona Semifonte $12 90% Merlot, 10% Alicante A rounded, well-balanced Merlot-based wine with aromas of fresh plums, dried herbs, nuts and peppery undertones. 12.5% alcohol by volume Was $15 now $12

February Madrona Wines Monthly

Madrona Wine Merchants – 1127 34th Ave. – Seattle, WA 98122 – 206-860-6017 – www.MadronaWineMerchants.com SIX WHITES

 2017 Delas $12 From Lanquedoc fruit this Viognier offers aromas of apricots, peaches, exotic fruits and preserved citrus fruit. The palate is both smooth and fresh, finishing with a hint of dried fruits.13% alcohol by volume

 2017 Cincinnato Castore $13 Bellone From Lazio the Castore is 100% Bellone. The nose is full of lemon, lemon drop, fennel and a little hint of camp fire. It is mid weight with lots of lemony acidity and a little peachy note in the finish. Touch of spice...fleshy, bright and with a rather stubborn finish. No Baloney. 13% alcohol by volume

 2013 Sant 'Elena Klodic $15 Pinot Grigio This Pinot Grigio offers complex fruit laced with perfumed aromatics. This tasty, soft-textured Pinot Grigio possesses excellent balance and poise. 13% alcohol by volume

 2014 Vens le Haut Molette $14 Molette is a local grape found only in the Savoie. Here, the Molette produces a richer, fatter wine than the Jacquere with a slightly deeper tint to its color and hints of citrus and honey to its fruit and nose. Organic

 2017 La Maroutine Bordeaux Blanc $11 80% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Semillon From vines on the slopes above the Garonne river, this herbal, fruity wine is dominated by Sauvignon Blanc. Its acidity is balanced by the yellow fruits as well as citrus. 13% alcohol by volume

 2017 Moulin de Gassac Guilhem Blanc $11 40% , 30% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Blanc Gassac early drinking white with aromas of acacia and pear and a mid-weight, harmonious palate of lemon, dill and green olive. Organic. Was $14 now $11

February Madrona Wines Monthly

Madrona Wine Merchants – 1127 34th Ave. – Seattle, WA 98122 – 206-860-6017 – www.MadronaWineMerchants.com SIX MORE REDS

 2016 Cincinnato Polluce $13 Nero Buono A unique grape that grow in Volcanic soils in Lazio. The aromas have that tinge of sottobosco--the woody, underbrush scent. There are fresh, lively raspberry and strawberry flavors that emit a hint of soy sauce. 13% alcohol by volume

 2015 Bergamota Dao Private Selection $15 80% Touriga Nacional, 5% Tinta Roriz, 5% Jaen, 5% Alfrocheiro, 5% Other Dry-farmed, sustainable/non-certified organic. Ripe cherry, sweet vanilla, damson and floral aromas. Fresh and bright on the palate with fine-grained tannins, brisk acidity and lots of red fruit flavours. Just starting to come together with lots more to come. A very pretty, extroverted example. 95 points Decanter Organic 13% alcohol by volume

 2017 Domaine De Cabriac Carignan Vieilles Vignes $12 From a plot of 50-year-old vines in the Languedoc, The Cabriac has aromas of ripe red fruit, currants and cassis with some spicy notes. The fruit aromas are followed by soft tannins with good persistancy, a roundness in the mouth and amplitude.

 2017 Altos Las Hormigas Tinto $10 48% Bonarda, 45% Malbec, 7% Semillion A lighter red blend from Argentina. Aromas of red fruits and spices prevail, but it also shows subtle citric notes, like fresh tangerine rind. The palate is round with a silky texture and concentrated flavors, an easy-to- drink wine. The finish is linear and refreshing, with a smooth and inviting acidity. 13.5% alcohol by volume

 2014 Underraga Terroir Hunter $14 Pinot Noir Interesting mineral, deep cherry, and herbal-scented nose, with subtle nuances of gunpowder at first. As it opens up, it reveals delicate aromas of red and black cherries, sweet wild herbs, earthy and a light orange peel note. The TH has a delicate texture and medium body. 13.5% alcohol by volume. Was $28 now $14

 2015 Alcesti Admeto $15 Syrah This Sicilian Syrah has a rich and mellow bouquet and notes of wild berries in perfect harmony with spicy hints of black pepper and balsamic notes. It has a generous flavor, with a pleasant tannic, velvety and persistent sensation.

February Madrona Wines Monthly

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THREE ROSÉS

 2017 Moulin de Gassac Guilhem Rosé $11 50% Grenache, 30% Carignan, 20% Syrah Pleasant, intense with hints of strawberry. Full and round with aromas of crushed red fruit. Splendidly fresh and long: thoroughly “more-ish”. 12% alcohol by volume. Was $14 now $11

 2016 Holzapfel Zweigelt Rosé $15 A wintery Rosé, with more cherry flavors and skin tannis to balance out the crisp acidity. 12.5% alcohol by volume

 2017 Henri Bonnaud Stef Rosé $13 Mourvèdre, Grenache, Cinsaul Family run for generations this organic wine greets you with a flowery aroma and mineral and citrus skin notes. Organic. 13% alcohol by volume

TWO BUBBLES

 2016 Pizzolato Brut Prosecco -Fields $15 Glera This delicately sparkling wine boasts enticing scents of white spring flower, beeswax and pear. The vibrant, ethereal palate is loaded with finesse, offering Rennet apple, lemon and mineral alongside crisp acidity and a light, elegant perlage. Organic

 2016 Monte Tondo Frizzante $10 Garganega This Frizzante is 100% Garganega from certified organic vineyards, this one is zesty, spritzy, light, and airy. It offers up aromas and flavors of ripe apple, pear, lemon, white flowers, and just a touch of mineral. And all of those delicious aromas and flavors are delivered along a rush of tiny, gentle bubbles. Organic 12% alcohol by volume

February Madrona Wines Monthly

Madrona Wine Merchants – 1127 34th Ave. – Seattle, WA 98122 – 206-860-6017 – www.MadronaWineMerchants.com