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Wine Club - March 2021 TIFFANY’S WINE & SPIRITS WINE CLUB - MARCH 2021 - 1714 W Main St. Kalamazoo MI 49006 REGULAR RED 1. Antigal Uno Red Blend 2016 Mendoza, Argentina Red blend of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah. Ruby red and violet color of medium intensity. The nose if very fresh, fruity and refreshing; notes of red and black fruits, plum, mint, camphor, wild notes, white pepper, graphite and vanilla. Soft and round tannins, silky, velvety, elegant wood, with very good balance. (Retail Price $15.99) ✶ Food Pairing: steak tartare, stuffed vegetables, grilled or braised metas, veal chops, cured pork 2. Casa Ferreirinha Esteva Tinto 2018 Douro, Portugal The Esteva Douro Tinto is made primarily from grapes from the Quintas do Caêdo, Seixo and Porto estates, located in the Pinhão area, as well as grapes from surrounding areas at higher altitudes. This wine is ruby red in colour with intense floral notes of rose, spicy notes of black pepper and aromas of red fruits. It is smooth on the palate, with well-integrated acidity giving exceptional freshness and vivacity. Polished tannins support floral aromas and fresh red fruits resulting in a long and elegant finish. (Retail Price $13.99) ✶ Food Pairing: ham, chicken, mussels, tomato sauce, paella, gouda 3. Chateau Galochet 2017 Bordeaux, France Thierry Bergeon has managed Château Galochet with his wife and brother since 1996. The estate is located 30km from Bordeaux. Enthusiastic about being winegrowers and delighted to live in the country, this inseparable trio has also started breeding dairy cows and selling raw milk in bottle, which is quite rare. This 100% Merlot shows an attractive deep garnet-red color and a fruity nose with hints of redcurrant. The wine starts out firm and fruity on the palate, with soft, very round tannin. (Retail Price $14.99) ✶ Food Pairing: steak & fries, roast pork loin, duck breast, garlic, mushrooms, rosemary, potato 4. Anthony & Dominic Pinot Noir 2018 North Coast, California Anthony & Dominic wines are a tribute to the family members that carried names before them. The North Coast Pinot Noir is the first Pinot Noir in five generations to carry their family’s names. The cool fog and bay breezes created a moderate vineyard climate resulting in a fruit driven with berry and spice accents, a medium body, soft tannins and a satisfying finish. (Retail Price $14.99) ✶ Food Pairing: salmon, chicken, turkey, pasta, pork, pizza, savory pies, goat cheese with blueberry 5. Enrico Marcato & Mirko Sella Duo 2017 Veneto, Italy This wine is the result of a project started by winemaker Enrico Marcato in 2012 and now continued in collaboration with winemaker Mirko Sella. 50% Corvina and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon are from the best of Verona and Vicenza using Appassimento techniques (using dried grapes for the concentrated result). It is deep red with playful flavours of red berry fruits, damson and coffee. Lovely and soft, yet structured with a lingering finish. (Retail Price $17.99) ✶ Food Pairing: stews, Pecking duck, BBQ sauce, bolognese, sausage, chili 6. Matane Primitivo 2018 Puglia, Italy Classically meaty, savory, and slightly animal on the nose with tinges of tomato on the vine, underbrush, smashed red raspberries, dried orange peel, and peppered beef. The palate echoes the nose with an added kick of spice before finishing smooth. (Retail Price $15.99) ✶ Food Pairing: cured meats, tomato sauce, curry, eggplant, capers, Chinese food REGULAR WHITE 1. Paso A Paso White 2019 Castilla-La Mancha, Spain 100% Verdejo coming from the heritage of vines between 30 and 90 years old, indigenous varieties cultivated in a sustainable way with minimal intervention. Aromas of white flowers, stone fruit and aromatic herbs. Very fresh with good acidity, fruity and balanced. *Organic viticulture, working the soil in the traditional way without the intervention of chemical products. (Retail Price $14.99) ✶ Food Pairing: fish taco, lime based sauce, avocado, arugula, coconut curry, papaya, pesto 2. Nicolas Idiart Sauvignon Blanc 2019 Loire, France Nicolas Idiart is a passionate young winemaker producing small-batch, artisanal wines from thee Loire Valley. He sources fruit from the area’s top growers and uses only native yeast and first-run juice to produce accessibly-priced, artisanal, small-batch gems that are true to their terroir. The result is ripe yet refreshing white featuring notes of citrus fruit and lemongrass. (Retail Price $13.99) ✶ Food Pairing: goat cheese, sour cream, fresh seafood, zucchini, dill, chives, parsley 3. Casa Ferreirinha Papa Figos White 2019 Douro, Portugal 50% Rabigato, 20% Viosinho, 15% Arinto, 15% Códega. This wine has good intensity and complexity with prominent aromas of flowers and white fruits, hints of citrus fruits and a touch of minerality. On the palate, this wine has great freshness, which is conferred by a balanced acidity; it has good volume and further citrus aromas, with hints of asparagus, that invite a long and elegant finish. (Retail Price $16.99) ✶ Food Pairing: seabass, cod, sardines, shellfish, crab, salads, sushi, olives 4. Anthony & Dominic Chardonnay 2017 North Coast, California Hand harvested and moved through a fermentation using a Chardonnay yeast to enhance the bright fruit character. Aged six months in neutral French and American oak barrels. A combination of spicy, fruity and savory flavors, as well as a suave texture, make this wine quite impressive. Subtle nutmeg and vanilla aromas lead to fresh pear and white peach flavors, with a touch of minerality. (Retail Price $15.99) ✶ Food Pairing: nuts, butter, cream sauce, prawn, chicken shawarma, hummus, Camembert 5. Pavette Sauvignon Blanc 2019 Columbia Valley, Washington 90% Sauvignon Blanc & 10% Chenin Blanc. Pale straw color with white flower, kaffir lime & thyme aromas. Juicy tropical notes linger on the long, persistent palate. Melon flavors with a nectar texture and clean, zesty finish. (Retail Price $13.99) ✶ Food Pairing: sauerkraut, fresh seafood, parsley, sour cream, green apple, goat cheese, scallops 6. Pierre Amadieu Cotes du Rhone Roulepierre 2016 Rhone, France 50% Clairette and 50% Grenache selected for this cuvée grow on poor and stony clay-limestone soils. This cuvée is traditionally vinified in stainless steel tanks, at controlled temperature to preserve freshness and fruitiness. It offers aromas of peach and floral notes on the nose, with good weight and a lingering, lively finish. (Retail Price $12.99) ✶ Food Pairing: peach, baked beans, eggs, chicken, almond, scallop, goat cheese REGULAR MIX 1. Antigal Uno Red Blend 2016 Mendoza, Argentina Red blend of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah. Ruby red and violet color of medium intensity. The nose if very fresh, fruity and refreshing; notes of red and black fruits, plum, mint, camphor, wild notes, white pepper, graphite and vanilla. Soft and round tannins, silky, velvety, elegant wood, with very good balance. (Retail Price $15.99) ✶ Food Pairing: steak tartare, stuffed vegetables, grilled or braised metas, veal chops, cured pork 2. Casa Ferreirinha Esteva Tinto 2018 Douro, Portugal The Esteva Douro Tinto is made primarily from grapes from the Quintas do Caêdo, Seixo and Porto estates, located in the Pinhão area, as well as grapes from surrounding areas at higher altitudes. This wine is ruby red in colour with intense floral notes of rose, spicy notes of black pepper and aromas of red fruits. It is smooth on the palate, with well-integrated acidity giving exceptional freshness and vivacity. Polished tannins support floral aromas and fresh red fruits resulting in a long and elegant finish. (Retail Price $13.99) ✶ Food Pairing: ham, chicken, mussels, tomato sauce, paella, gouda 3. Chateau Galochet 2017 Bordeaux, France Thierry Bergeon has managed Château Galochet with his wife and brother since 1996. The estate is located 30km from Bordeaux. Enthusiastic about being winegrowers and delighted to live in the country, this inseparable trio has also started breeding dairy cows and selling raw milk in bottle, which is quite rare. This 100% Merlot shows an attractive deep garnet-red color and a fruity nose with hints of redcurrant. The wine starts out firm and fruity on the palate, with soft, very round tannin. (Retail Price $14.99) ✶ Food Pairing: steak & fries, roast pork loin, duck breast, garlic, mushrooms, rosemary, potato 4. Paso A Paso White 2019 Castilla-La Mancha, Spain 100% Verdejo coming from the heritage of vines between 30 and 90 years old, indigenous varieties cultivated in a sustainable way with minimal intervention. Aromas of white flowers, stone fruit and aromatic herbs. Very fresh with good acidity, fruity and balanced. *Organic viticulture, working the soil in the traditional way without the intervention of chemical products. (Retail Price $14.99) ✶ Food Pairing: fish taco, lime based sauce, avocado, arugula, coconut curry, papaya, pesto 5. Nicolas Idiart Sauvignon Blanc 2019 Loire, France Nicolas Idiart is a passionate young winemaker producing small-batch, artisanal wines from thee Loire Valley. He sources fruit from the area’s top growers and uses only native yeast and first-run juice to produce accessibly-priced, artisanal, small-batch gems that are true to their terroir. The result is ripe yet refreshing white featuring notes of citrus fruit and lemongrass. (Retail Price $13.99) ✶ Food Pairing: goat cheese, sour cream, fresh seafood, zucchini, dill, chives, parsley 6. Casa Ferreirinha Papa Figos White 2019 Douro, Portugal 50% Rabigato, 20% Viosinho, 15% Arinto, 15% Códega. This wine has good intensity and complexity with prominent aromas of flowers and white fruits, hints of citrus fruits and a touch of minerality. On the palate, this wine has great freshness, which is conferred by a balanced acidity; it has good volume and further citrus aromas, with hints of asparagus, that invite a long and elegant finish. (Retail Price $16.99) ✶ Food Pairing: seabass, cod, sardines, shellfish, crab, salads, sushi, olives PREMIUM RED 1. Pali Wine Co. Alphabets Pinot Noir 2017 Willamette Valley, Oregon This wine is carefully blended to express the unique flavors associated with the Willamette Valley appellation.
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