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2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
2018 CABERNET SAUVIGNON Philosophy With attractive aromas of black fruit and spice, this smooth, ready-to-drink Cabernet Sauvignon is made in Paso Robles with the same care as the highest quality, traditionally crafted Bordeaux styled wines. Our grapes are hand-picked and sorted by-the-berry for consistent quality and flavor. JUSTIN Cabernet Sauvignon then spends thirteen months in traditional small oak barrels to impart depth and complexity, highlighting the exceptional balance of flavors and textures that the unique climate and soils of Paso Robles add to the classic Cabernet character in this exceptional wine. Vintage Notes The 2018 vintage started with a cool winter with only 60% of normal precipitation, most of it occurring from late February through March. Bud break began in mid to late March. May and June alternated between warm and cool temperatures during flowering, including a few windy days that naturally reduced our yields a bit. The warm weather began in June and it was hot from mid-June through the end of July with veraison starting in the last week of July. High heat continued until mid-August causing the vines to shut down slightly, delaying ripeness and maturity, but a cooling trend later in August got things back on track. The characteristic Paso warm days and cold nights in September with the help of our calcareous soils retained natural acidity in the fruit while we waited for full ripeness and maturity. The rains stayed away through October allowing us to harvest only as perfect balance of flavor and structure developed in each block of our cabernet grapes through the second week of November. -
Working Wine Inventory
By The Glass Sparkling Rosé - Veuve Ambal Brut FRA NV 9 Prosecco - Voveti ITA NV 10 Domestic - Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs, CA 2014 19 Champagne - Taittinger Brut 'La Francaise' Reims, FRA NV 22 White Chardonnay - L'Ecole No 41 'Ray's Cuvee' Columbia Valley, WA 2014 13 Chardonnay - Napa Cellars Napa Valley, CA 2014 13 Pinot Gris - Sokol Blosser Willamette Valley, OR 2015 12 Pinot Grigio - Cantina Colli Euganei Veneto, ITA 2016 9 Sauvignon Blanc - Cht Ste. Michelle Horse Heaven Vineyard, WA 2015 9 Sauvignon Blanc - Peter Yealands Marlborough, NZ 2016 11 Riesling - Purple Star Ancient Lakes, WA 2013 9 Red Red Blend - L'Ecole No 41 'Ray's Red' Columbia Valley, WA 2014 14 Pinot Noir - Radicle Vines Willamette Valley, OR 2014 13 Tempranillo - CVNE 'Viña Real' Crianza Rioja, ESP 2013 12 Merlot - Gooseridge 'G3' Columbia Valley, WA 2014 10 Syrah - Cht Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley, WA 2013 8.5 Malbec - Amalaya Salta, ARG 2015 11 Cabernet Sauvignon - Kiona Columbia Valley, WA 2013 13 Rosé Grenache blend - Charles & Charles Columbia Valley, WA 2016 9 Cinsault/Grenache/Syrah - Miraval Cotes de Provence, FRA 2016 14 Page 1 6/2/2017 By The Bottle Sparkling Domestic 124 Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs, CA 2013 70 104 Sokol Blosser Evolution Méthode Champenoise, OR NV 42 Champagne 113 Billecart Salmon Brut Reserve, Mareuil-sur-Ay, Marne NV 90 116 Delahaie Brut, Millésime, Epernay 2008 83 191 Egly-Ouriet 'Les Crayères' Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru, Ambonnay, NV 225 188 Gosset Brut NV 65 114 Jean Vesselle Reserve Brut, Bouzy NV 75 766 Moutard Cepage Arbane, -
SOLAR 6 GRENACHE ROSÉ IGP Cévennes
SOLAR 6 GRENACHE ROSÉ IGP Cévennes Act for planet Winemaker’s note Solar 6 is a wine from organic farming certified "AB" and "Bee Friendly", a label that aims to protect bees and pollinators. In an alarming context of the increasing disappearance of pollinators, beekeepers have initiated the creation of the European "Bee Friendly" label in order to identify agricultural practices that respect the preservation of bees. The name of this range of round and fruity wines, Solar 6, pays homage to the solar terroirs of the South of France where these wines are made. It also evokes the first flight of recognition of bees, the "fireworks sun", and the symbolic number of these pollinators, 6. Winegrower’s note The plots of Solar 6 benefit from a beautiful sunshine and a terroir made of rolled pebbles which gives the grapes a wide aromatic palette. After sorting the harvest and pressing under gas, the grapes are lightly macerated during the pre-fermentation phase before being placed on fine lees in the post-fermentation phase and put into thermo-regulated vats. Tasting notes Grape varieties Endowed with a clear robe with garnet reflections, Grenache this grenache rosé has a charming nose with aromas of red fruits, blackcurrant, strawberry, basket of fruit, with a beautiful freshness. This is followed by a Cévennes supple attack on the palate, with an ample, round and suave mouth. Fresh and fruity, this cuvée of Grenache rosé offers intense floral notes and mouth- watering aromas of red fruits. Narbonne Solar 6 Grenache is a rosé characteristic of the hillsides on stony and warm terroirs. -
Structure in Wine Steiia Thiast
Structure in Wine steiia thiAst What is Structure? • So what is this thing, structure? It*s the sense you have that the wine has a well-established form,I think ofit as the architecture ofthe wine. A wine with a great structure will often remind me ofthe outlines of a cathedral, or the veins in a leaf...it supports, and balances the fiuit characteristics ofthe wine. The French often describe structure as the skeleton ofthe wine, as opposed to its flavor which they describe as the flesh. • Where does structure come firom? In white wines, it usually comes from alcohol or acidity; in red wines, it comes from a combination of acidity and tannin, a component in the grapes' skins and seeds. Thus, wines with a lot of tannin (like cabernet) also have a lot of structure. Beaujolais is made from gamay which does not have much tannin. As a result, Beaujolais can lack structure; it feels soft, flat or simple in the mouth (though its flavors can certainly still be attractive). • While structure is hard to articulate, you can easily taste or sense it —^and the lack of it. • Understanding structure is critical to understanding any ofthe ''powerful" red varieties: cabernet sauvignon, merlot, syrah, nebbiolo, tempranillo, and malbec, to name a few. I just don't think you can understand these wines unless you understand structure, and how it frames and focuses the powerful rush of fruit. It adds freshness, and a "lightness" to the density ofripe fiuit. Structure matters when pairing wine and food. Foods with a lot of structure themselves— like a meaty, thick steak-need wines with commensurate structure (like cabernet), or the food experience can dwarfthe wine experience. -
HACIENDA LOPEZ DE HARO—Sonsierra, Rioja Alta
Fall-Winter 2019 Catalog Spain Rioja The crown jewel of Spanish winegrowing. The King of Navarra and Aragon gave the first legal recognition of Rioja wine in 1102. Vineyards occupied the usual part of rural landscapes in medieval Rioja during the High Middle Ages. From the 15th century on, the Rioja Alta specialized in wine growing. Dry desert microclimates and uniquely ancient vineyards are the signature of Rioja today. HACIENDA LOPEZ DE HARO—Sonsierra, Rioja Alta Hacienda Lopez De Haro Blanco Hacienda Lopez De Haro Rosado Hacienda Lopez De Haro Crianza Hacienda Lopez De Haro Reserva Hacienda Lopez De Haro Gran Reserva Hacienda Lopez De Haro 30 Meses Edicion Limitada Hacienda Lopez De Haro Classica Gran Reserva 2001 Vintage EL PACTO—Rioja Alta El Pacto Autor QP—Sonsierra, Rioja Alta QP Reserva QP Vintage DIEZ-CABALLERO—Alava, Rioja Alta Crianza Reserva Victoria Reserva Rioja The crown jewel of Spanish winegrowing. The King of Navarra and Aragon gave the first legal recognition of Rioja wine in 1102. Vineyards occupied the usual part of rural landscapes in medieval Rioja during the High Middle Ages. From the 15th century on, the Rioja Alta specialized in wine growing. Dry desert microclimates and uniquely ancient vineyards are the signature of Rioja today. Castillo De Maetierra—Valle De Sadacia Libalis Muscat Petit Menudo Libalis Rose Melante (500ml dessert wine) Proyecto Garnachas El Garnacha Viejo da la Familia Acha— Acha Family Farm in Cárdenas, La Rioja Navarra One of the oldest growing regions of Spain, the independent Kingdom of Navarra holds an ancient and unique winemaking tradition. -
And Cabernet Franc Is the Star
CAN WE BE FRANC? THE HUDSON VALLEY PREPARES FOR ITS CLOSE-UP —AND CABERNET FRANC IS THE STAR. Amy Zavatto he verdant, hilly climes of the Hudson Valley are known and praised for many things. The beauty of its rolling, roiling namesake river; its famed mid-nineteenth century naturalist art movement; its acres of multi-generational fruit orchards and dairy farms; T and, lately, as the celebrated place of culinary inspiration for chefs like Dan Barber and Zak Palaccio. But while these lands, just ninety minutes shy of New York City’s northern border, can claim the country’s oldest, continually operating vineyards and oldest declared winery, the cult of wine has yet to become the calling card of the region’s lore and allure. That might be about to change. 4 HUDSON VALLEY WINE • Summer 2016 Cabernet Franc, that beautiful, black French grape variety well known for its role in both legendary Right Bank Bordeaux and Loire Valley wines, is proving to be oh-so much more than a liquidy lark here. Not only does the grape seem well at home in the Hudson Valley’s cool-climate terroir, but collective work done between the area’s grape growers, winemakers, and Cornell University have tamed many of the conundrums that once plagued producers who yearned for success with vinifera. Now, with a force borne of a few decades of trial, error, and recent promising success, Hudson Valley vintners are ready (and more than able) to stick a flag in the ground for Franc. DIGGING DOWN “I’m of Dutch-German descent; I’m not big on failure,” laughs a region express itself with the kind of purity that wins critical Doug Glorie, who with his wife and partner, MaryEllen, opened acknowledgment. -
Grenache: Best Practices and Potential for South Africa
Grenache: Best Practices and Potential for South Africa Dissertation submitted to the Cape Wine Academy in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the diploma of Cape Wine Master by July 2014 i I, Martin Gomez Fernandez, declare that this dissertation is my own, unaided work. It is submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the diploma of Cape Wine Master to the Cape Wine Academy. It has not been submitted before for qualification of examination in this or any other educational organization. Signed: _________________________________________ April 2015 ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS First and foremost, I am very grateful to my mentor Dr. Winifred Bowman CWM. Winnie, without your support I’ll have never walked this road. I’ll always be very greatful of your help and love. Thanks to my wife Ana and my parents Cruz and Martin for your patience and endless love. Thanks to Karin Visser for the many hours spent tasting wines together. Thanks to all the instructors I’ve had during my certificate and diploma courses at the Cape Wine Academy for sharing their passion and knowledge. Thanks to Fiona McDonald for your help making this text sharper and your good advice on the tasting exam. Thanks to all the Grenachistes, wine producers and viticulturalists, who so willingly welcomed me, contributed their wisdom, spent time with me tasting and shared their love for this grape variety: Adi Badenhorst, AA Badenhorst Family Wines, Paardeberg, Malmesbury, Swartland, South Africa Albert Jané and Elvira, Acústic Celler, Tarragona, Spain Angel Benito, -
Retail Wine List
RETAIL WINE LIST Dear Friends, Guests & Wine Lovers: If you’re looking for a silver lining during these challenging times, well here it is! All wines on our extensive wine list are now available for takeout at retail prices! That means you save 50% on average, and a great bottle of wine makes a perfect pairing for your la Spiga meal at home. But, how to choose from so many?? Our awesome wine steward & sommelier, Dominic DeFilippo, is here to help! You may contact him in the following ways: T: 206.323.8881 (la Spiga)* C: 206.618.5667 (call or text)* E: [email protected] * Tues-Sat, 3pm to 6pm “anni e bicchieri d i vino non si contano ma i ” age and glasses of wine should never be counted Vini Frizzanti e Spumanti Ferrari Trento DOC Brut NV 28 Chardonnay Franciacorta 1701 Brut NV (Biodynamic, Organic) 30 Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, Lombardia Gianluca Viberti Casina Bric 460 Sparkling Rose Brut 27 Nebbiolo, Piemonte Contratto Millesimato Extra Brut ‘12 35 Pinot Nero, Chardonnay (Bottle Fermented, Natural Fermentation), Piedmont Palinieri “Sant’Agata” Lambrusco Sorbara ’18 17 Lambrusco Sorbara Quaresimo Lambrusco (Frizzante) NV 18 Lambrusco (Biodynamically farmed in Emilia Romagna!) Vini Spumanti Dolci (Sweet) Spinetta Moscato d’Asti (.375) 2017 16 Moscato Marenco Brachetto d’Acqui (.375) 2017 16 Brachetto Vini Bianchi ALTO ALDIGE Abazzia Novacella ‘17 22 Kerner Terlano Terlaner ‘17 30 Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay Terlano Vorberg Riserva ‘17 46 Pinot Bianco “d ire pane al pane e vino al vino ” speak bread to bread and wine to wine -
Loire Valley
PREVIEWCOPY Introduction Previewing this guidebook? If you are previewing this guidebook in advance of purchase, please check out our enhanced preview, which will give you a deeper look at this guidebook. Wine guides for the ultra curious, Approach Guides take an in-depth look at a wine region’s grapes, appellations and vintages to help you discover wines that meet your preferences. The Loire Valley — featuring a compelling line-up of distinctive grape varieties, high quality winemaking and large production volumes — is home to some of France’s most impressive wines. Nevertheless, it remains largely overlooked by the international wine drinking public. This makes the region a treasure trove of exceptional values, just waiting to be discovered. What’s in this guidebook • Grape varieties. We describe the Loire’s primary red and white grape varieties and where they reach their highest expressions. • Vintage ratings. We offer a straightforward vintage ratings table, which affords high-level insight into the best and most challenging years for wine production. • A Loire Valley wine label. We explain what to look for on a Loire Valley wine label and what it tells you about what’s in the bottle. • Map and appellation profiles. Leveraging our map of the region, we provide detailed pro- files of appellations from all five of the Loire’s sub-regions (running from west to east): Pays Nantais, Anjou, Saumur, Touraine and Central Vineyards. For each appellation, we describe the prevailing terroir, the types of wine produced and what makes them distinctive. • A distinctive approach. This guidebook’s approach is unique: rather than tell you what specific bottle of wine to order by providing individual bottle reviews, it gives the information you need to make informed wine choices on any list. -
Craft + Estate Presents
CRAFT + ESTATE PRESENTS Location: Morey-Saint-Denis Grape Variety: Pinot Noir Domaine Michel Magnien has evolved into a Burgundy producer of a singular style and philosophy in the village of Morey-Saint-Denis. Michel Magnien was born in 1946 and worked alongside his father Bernard from an early age. The Magniens sold their grapes to the local cooperative until 1993 when his son Frédéric joined the family business and persuaded his father to bottle the entire harvest themselves. Frédéric Magnien began experimenting with organic practices in the late 1990s and the entire production was certified biodynamic by Demeter in 2015. BIODYNAMIC VITICULTURE In both organic and biodynamic viticulture, no chemical inputs sprays and compost in minute doses, much like homeopathic remedies are used in the vineyard. In organic viticulture, chemicals such as are for humans. Timely applications revitalize the soil and stimulate herbicides and pesticides are forbidden. The philosophy behind root growth, enhance the development of microorganisms and humus biodynamic methods is to revive the soils through holistic means. formation, and aid in photosynthetic activity. Biodynamics strengthens the vitality and resistance of plants by The cosmic phase of biodynamic viticulture allows the plant to improving the natural exchanges between soil and the roots, and strengthen and to energize itself thanks to natural force rather than between sky and the plant. This is accomplished in two ways: the working against nature. The moon strongly influences the way sap use of specific preparations in the vineyard and the consideration runs through the vine and brings rhythm to each step of Frédéric’s of moon phases. -
Ressò White 2012 D.O
RESSÒ WHITE 2012 D.O. Catalunya Variety: 100% White Garnacha Vine Training: Goblet Vine Age: 50 Years Vineyard Info: The Vineyards located in the Terra Alta region in the far southwest of the Catalunya DO, west of the province of Tarragona, near the town of Gandesa. The region is perched high above the coast where the climate is an extreme Mediterranean with very low rainfall, approximately 14” per year, but with the peculiarity of a near constant presence of either the "Cers wind" (from the interior land to the sea) or the "Garbí wind" (offshore breeze). The area has a very high diurnal temperature variation. Soils are compact calcerourous clay with a very alkaline pH. Combined with very cold winters and very hot summers, all of these factors produce very special fruit. 90% of the entire world production of white Grenache is situated in the Terra Alta region, and is therefore considered an authentic and native grape variety that has a long history in the region. Vintage Info: 2012 was a dry growing season. Low rain during the year and very high temperatures turned made both harvest and vinification very complicated. It was made difficult by low acidity, over‐ripeness, and high pH. We are very proud of our Grenache blanc vineyard as this vintage really proves only the best old vineyards can make good wines even in the worst conditions. Our low production per vineyard and resistant soils allow this wine to keep full flavor and still be fresh and fruity. White fruit aromas mix with tropical fruit and floral notes to make this wine elegant and structured. -
2012 Tangent Grenache Blanc Tasting Note
t angen t w i n e s www.tangentwines.com 2012 grenache blanc edna valley TASTING NOTES VARIETAL BACKGROUND A mutation of the red version of Grenache, Grenache Blanc is believed to have originated in the province of Aragon in northern Spain. Plantings later spread throughout the rest of Spain, Europe and into the Mediterranean, including what is modern day Sardinia. After the phylloxera epidemic in the late 19th century, SU STAI NABIL I ITY many vineyards in Rioja and France were replanted to Grenache, N PRA CTICE as well as some to Grenache Blanc. Grenache Blanc is commonly used as a blender in the Old World. It is a major component in the white wines of the Châteauneuf- du-Pape and Côtes du Rhône AOCs, and is often blended with Roussanne, and even some red wines. In fact, up to 10% Grenache Blanc is permitted to be blended into the red wines of the Côtes du Rhône Villages AOC. Almost half of all Grenache Blanc plantings are in the Roussillon region; here it is blended with Roussanne, Marsanne, Viognier and Rolle. In Châteauneuf- du-Pape, Grenache Blanc is most often blended with Roussanne, Picpoul, and Clairette. It is known as Garnacha Blanca in Spain, where it is widely planted in regions including Navarra, Terra Alta, Alella, Aragon, and the Priorat. It is legally permitted in the white wines of Rioja. SIPTM CERTIFIED SUSTAINABLE The Niven family’s two estate vineyards, Paragon and Firepeak, have earned the Sustainability in Practice (SIPTM) Vineyard family has ensured that these vineyards have historically been farmed in a careful and responsible manner, taking into account their collective commitment to environmental stewardship, WINE STATISTICS economic viability, and equitable treatment of employees.