Palladio Chianti DOCG Don’t be quick to pass on what appears as just another simple Chianti from Tuscany. Palladio is an homage to one of the world’s most iconic and influential architects from the High Renaissance, Andrea Palladio. Like Palladio, Alberto Antonini has made a name for himself as a Master Winemaker, reviving traditional wineries with a modern approach that maintains the well-loved chianti profile. The price plays down the serious nature of the wine, a classic style with its bright cherry, dried herbs, Wines Fit for a King and earthy notes. Armida Lodi Zinfandel 6/16/2020 Robert Frugoli grew up drinking his grandfather’s homemade wine and was determined to make his own. In 1979, he got his chance and purchased an already existing vineyard. He named it Armida after his beloved Italian grandmother. The Foley Family has carried on the winery legacy in producing Zinfandels from old vines — 60 to 100 years old — that are serious like the Palladio Chianti, but still priced accessibly.

Three Rivers Cabernet Sauvignon Three Rivers is aptly named for the the most important Armida Lodi rivers in eastern Washington: the Columbia, Snake, and Three Rivers Zinfandel Walla Walla. Washington Cabernet Sauvignons are Palladio Cabernet Chianti DOCG consistently smooth and exude black fruits’ riper qualities. Sauvignon for customers of COTTAGE GROVE| RAMSEY| OSSEO | ANDOVER | ROSEVILLE | CHANHASSEN | ST. LOUIS PARK | BLAINE | WOODBURY Place Matters

Chianti, Italy Chianti is the oldest and most recognized wine region in Tuscany. The Apennine Mountains’ spine runs through the Tuscan region, creating hillsides for Sangiovese grapes to thrive. Chianti enjoys the Mediterranean climate from the Ligurian and Tyrrhenian sea to the west. The topography and climate allow Sangiovese to reach perfect ripeness and capture a balance between acidity and fruit.

Columbia Valley, Washington Out of all the wine regions in the state, Columbia Valley is truly isolated. To the west, the vast Cascades create a climatic and geographical divide. To the east is the unique terrain called Palouse, which is a mix of pastoral greens and sandy dunes that swirl together creating an endless carpet of rolling hills with visual velvet smoothness. To the north stands the Okanogan National Forest. The jugular vein that feeds it all is the Colombia River and its tributaries: Walla Walla, Snake River, and the Yakima.

Lodi, California Lodi AVA is part of the Central Valley in California. Lodi is unique because it possesses some of the oldest vines in California; it’s not rare to see vines that are 60-100 years old. Zinfandel is one of the region’s defining grapes. Lodi is a leader among American wine regions because it was the first to create and implement a sustainable growing, production, and labor philosophy. Wine Grape(s) Place Vinification Sight Smell Sip Pairings

Palladio Chianti light mouthfeel DOCG soft cherry, with ripe red bits of dark eggplant fermentation in clear, cherries, chocolate, parmesan; Sangiovese Tuscany, cement and light, earthy qualities rose, a little grilled beef Chianti aging in French bright, like leather and aged or vegetable Oak and ruby dried herbs; a leather and kabobs touch of underbrush pepper

Armida Lodi picked when it’s ribs, Zinfandel 85% mixed ripe blackberry cool; extended hamburgers, Zinfandel, blackberry with some sour maceration for clear, beef and 12% Petite Lodi, and cherry, a little maximum color medium broccoli, Sirah, 3% California raspberry mocha and and flavor, ruby spinach salad Alicante with vanilla black pepper American oak with dried Bouschet and spice finish cherries

Three Rivers Cabernet black after an hour Sauvignon 96% mole, pork cherries, or more, rich Cabernet Columbia carnitas, opaque plums, black fruit Sauvignon, Valley, small barrel steak, chili, purple menthol, unfold; mocha 2% Syrah, WA vegetable and a little and sweet 2% Malbec kabobs mocha spices