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FEBRUARY 2019 THE TASTING ROOM WINES EVALUATED LAST MONTH: 345 • REJECTED: 289 • APPROVED: 51 I Don’t Think It Should Be Simple I have completely changed my mind. I am sorry. And I hope you understand. The idea! I am not sure how many interviews I have from winemakers all over the world, representing a wide range of regional diversi- ty. Yesterday I had the great privilege to interview one of the finest winemakers of Burgundy, France, if not the world. His name is Frédéric Bernier and he heads up the winemaking efforts (actually from farm to bottle) at Maison Louis Jadot. He also has the distinction of following the great Jacques Lardière Each attendee received a tasting log with every wine identified by region and sub-appellation. in this effort and has carved his own name in the halls of Bur- gundian winemaking. For me, I have now shared the stage with Jacques Lardière, Frédéric Bernier and, from the Beaujolais house owned by Maison Louis Jadot, M. Cyril Chirouze. All of them are world- class winemakers from the Maison Louis Jadot portfolio. And therein lies my newest and final outlook on wine: The common thread from all winemakers – and particularly these three – is the passion...(maybe the passion just seems more obvious in French).

The red Burgundies were amazing. The 2017 vintage proved Here is my new outlook based on witnessing the passion of a challenging but rewarding. true winemaker: There is no such thing as making wine simple. Meaning, I hear many in the industry say they want to take the intimi- dation factor away from wine, they want to make it easier for people to

understand… No, you I started the interview with Frédéric Bernier with a can’t. Why? Because selfie - see it on our YouTube channel. We tasted the Louis Jadot Chablis and the Ferret Santenay. it is by definition an continued on next page >>

Paul Kalemkiarian, Owner/Cellarmaster Membership in the Wine of the Month Club is open to anyone with an @WineoftheMonthClub @WineoftheMonth interest in and appreciation for superb wines... and excellent wine values. Membership is FREE. WINE OF THE MONTH CLUB • 123 W POMONA AVE, MONROVIA, CA 91016 www.wineofthemonthclub.com • 1.800.949.9463 << continued from previous page academic exercise. It requires study to be knowledgeable; it requires courage to learn; it requires focus when learning, and much more. And when you are able to put in this kind of effort, you will reap the benefits of the knowledge because…now you know. It is not to impress your friends, family or associates…it is for you. I set out four years ago to learn French…for nothing more than to keep my brain active… And the by-product has been a level of confidence in myself that I experience each and every time I sit in front of Skype and speak to my teachers…or to M. Berni- er, for that matter. Wine is a study and a rewarding one at that. Last week, I had Emmanuel Kemiji in the office. He is a Master Sommelier and the first MS to own a winery and make wine. We agreed on this fact: Wine is a neverending study that continues to fascinate. His comment during our interview was: “Now I get to learn about Armenian wines. I tasted some last week and they were great!”…a Master Sommelier admitting there is more to learn. Don’t be afraid, and don’t give up. It is worth each and every sip you take to continue to learn the intricacies of wine… Watching my winemaker videos is a great place to start. Salud,

Paul talks with winemakers from Maison Louis Jadot: Frédéric Paul Kalemkiarian, Owner/Cellarmaster Bernier (top), Jacques Lardière (center), Cyril Chirouze (bottom). Flashback A look back at some stellar selections with Ed Masciana June 1975 Selection of California Wine Cabernet Sauvignon, 1972. Clos du Val - $5.97/fifth (757 ml) Bernard Portet came to Napa from Bordeaux in the ‘60s. His father was the cellarmaster at the famous Château Latour. This was his first vintage and Clos du Val went on to become one of the premier wineries in California.

April 1976 Selection of California Wine Merlot, 1971. Louis M. Martini $3.50/fifth (757 ml) Way before the now-famous guys were making California Merlot, there was Louis M. Martini. This was one of the first, if not the first, Merlot to be bottled in California. We knew what Merlot was and how important it was in Bordeaux, but we had never tasted one from California before.

www.wineofthemonthclub.com • 1.800.949.9463 TWISTED PASO 2015 CABERNET SAUVIGNON 96 points Paso Robles, California 14.3 % Alcohol by Volume “ CAB • burr • NAY SAW • veen • YON ”

Lloyd Messer and his daughter, Dana Brown, made it to the COLOR peak of their dreams when they established Calcareous Bright Crimson Vineyards in 2000. That peak was further enhanced by the fact that their vineyards are at the highest point in Paso Robles - over 1,800 feet above sea level.

NOSE The same winemaking team that makes Calcareous label wines Bright Red Fruits also makes Twisted Paso. This is to assure that everything they put their name on is worthy of it. That’s a rare and beautiful thing in the wine business. Those are the type of wineries we PALATE want to support. Black Cherry, Plum The grapes for their Twisted Paso label come from two highly respected vineyards in Paso Robles, Javadi and Seashell. Most of the grapes from these two vineyards grace bottles of $40 to FINISH $60 wines. But this father and daughter team have elected to make their great wines more affordable. And we’re glad they Extracted Fruit, did. Soft Tannins Our selection tastes like what it’s supposed to - a great PAIRING expression of Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon and an Red Meat expensive one. They just left out the expensive part.

The integrity and pedigree show in this selection. The altitude’s cooler growing environment means the grapes have less heat CELLAR to deal with, so they can produce a concentrated, lower-alcohol Now through 2026 wine bursting with flavor. Rich, red and black fruits abound and are held in check by soft tannins. And the finish is as exciting as the beginning. Item ID: C0219R1DC MSRP: $18.99 Member Price: $12.48 CLUB SELECTION Reorder Price: $8.99 www.wineofthemonthclub.com • 1.800.949.9463 TASTING NOTES

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www.wineofthemonthclub.com • 1.800.949.9463 HILLERSDEN 96 2016 PINOT GRIS points Marlborough, New Zealand 12.5 % Alcohol by Volume “ PEE • noh GREE ”

Hillersden is a town at the north end of the South Island of COLOR New Zealand. The winery is owned by the Caleb family, who Pale Gold purchased it in 2008. The history of the town goes back over 150 years. That was way before Marlborough became known as a New Zealand wine haven.

NOSE The terrain of Marlborough is very similar throughout the Flowers and Nectarine region - except for Hillersden. Their vineyard sits on one of the highest areas in Marlborough. As a result, the sun is brighter, the temperature is cooler, and the soil is made up of rocks and desiccated sea matter. In other words, the best conditions in PALATE which grapes can grow. White Peach For the last 30 years, Marlborough has been known as one of the best areas to grow Sauvignon Blanc in the world. But the FINISH best kept secret in the world is their Pinot Gris. We’ve featured many of these in the past, and they are some of the best wines Lovely Citrus we’ve ever tasted.

This one is no exception. Pinot Gris is grown to its heights in the PAIRING Alsace region of France. But we have found Marlborough to be Seafood, Vegetarian a very close second.

Here is Pinot Gris that is truly world-class. The wine enters with the aromas of fresh cut flowers, white peach and nectarine, yet CELLAR still retains the imprint of the soil on which it was grown. The Now through 2022 palate is rich with the same flavors and extracts, finishing with a slice of lime that would elevate any fish course.

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www.wineofthemonthclub.com • 1.800.949.9463 BULL’S HEAD BOURBON BARREL 95 2017 RED BLEND points California 13.6 % Alcohol by Volume

It used to be that whenever we would come across a situation COLOR that couldn’t be explained, we would ask questions. In the wine business, this happens so often that now we just shake Very Dark our heads.

In this case, it’s a company that we have been doing a lot of business with for over a decade. Most of the wines they sourced NOSE for us became selections because they were outstanding Blueberries, Vanilla values. This wine is one of them, so it was a no-brainer to make it a selection.

The shaking of the head part came when we were told that PALATE the founder of the company was no longer there. The guy Cherry, Earth who made it all happen had a disagreement with his board of directors and poof, gone. Oh well, we’ll go on.

This wine is one of those blends that defies reason and yet FINISH tastes great. It is primarily Merlot, which makes up 50% of the Big, Bold blend, with Zinfandel, Petite Verdot, Petite Sirah and Syrah but Flavorful rounding out the mix. As if that wasn’t enough, they aged the wine in used bourbon barrels. PAIRING At that point, they could have told us it was made of Martian Red Meat, Game rocks and aged in truck tires! The only thing that matters is the wine and this one, as a matter of fact, is nothing short of spectacular. CELLAR It’s all about balance. The Merlot softens the rough edges of the bigger grapes yet allows them to retain their boldness. Lovely Now through 2025 blueberry scents emanate from the glass, then the rich cherry and earth smack you in the mouth. And you smile.

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www.wineofthemonthclub.com • 1.800.949.9463 BACKHOUSE 2016 CHARDONNAY 95 points California 13.0 % Alcohol by Volume “ SHAR • doh • NAY “

Backhouse comes from our friends at O’Neill Vintners. The COLOR name refers to the shed at the back of the property - called the Medium Gold “Backhouse” - where the workers gathered to swap stories after an exhausting day of picking grapes.

It has endured probably because of the many stories told in NOSE the “Backhouse” and the feeling that the house has stories of its own to tell. Certainly, the wines that are made here are the Spice and Vanilla best story.

O’Neill owns vineyards all over California, yet that doesn’t stop PALATE them from purchasing grapes from other growers that will enhance what they’re making. As a result, the wines O’Neill Green Apple produces are almost always absolutely perfect. And this beauty is no exception. FINISH Our selection comes from Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing vineyards. In other words, everything that is Clean, Crisp, Citrus not used is recycled into something else, leaving a very small carbon footprint. O’Neill also practices very close to total organic farming. That may be the reason why their wines are PAIRING so clean and flavorful. Seafood, Fowl, This wine is another gem. We love the obvious Chardonnay-like Vegetarian character, with just enough oak to expand the flavors, but not hide them. CELLAR Here is all that you could want from great Chardonnay. There’s Now through 2022 the spice, vanilla and green apple in the nose, followed by that same combination on the palate. The finish is clean, crisp and satisfying, with just a hint of lemon peel. Item ID: C0219W2DC MSRP: $16.99 Member Price: $12.48 CLUB SELECTION Reorder Price: $7.99 www.wineofthemonthclub.com • 1.800.949.9463 TASTING NOTES

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www.wineofthemonthclub.com • 1.800.949.9463 1790 2014 PINOT NOIR 98 points Santa Lucia Highlands, California 14.5 % Alcohol by Volume “ PEE • noh NWAR “

There are various types of greatness in wines. Some wines present COLOR a perfect example of a particular grape, in all its greatness. Pinot Medium Magenta Noir is one of the best in doing so. Other wines present the greatness of the soil in which the grapes were grown. Pinot Noir also reflects the soil more than any other grape. NOSE Then there are the few wines that express both the greatness of the grape and the greatness of the soil. This wine is one of them. Candy, Mint, Cherry One taste, and the response won’t be a smile or a “wow.” It will be chills and goosebumps. Guaranteed. It’s called 1790 because that is the date that grapes were first PALATE planted in this region by Spanish settlers. They had no idea that Rich Soil, Vanilla, this was to become one of the finest Pinot Noir areas in the U.S. Berries Most of the wines from this region normally sell for $50 to $100 a bottle. And quickly. FINISH It’s not just uncommon to find a wine of this quality at this price. Enticingly Long It’s unheard of. When we tasted it, we basically looked at the and Lovely label to see if maybe they misspelled something, that maybe it wasn’t Santa Lucia Highlands. But there it was, in all of its glory and wonderment. PAIRING The grapes were hand harvested at night and brought to Red Meat, Game, the winery in small boxes so as not to bruise them. After Fowl fermentation, they were aged in 100% oak barrels from France, the finest and most expensive barrels you can buy. CELLAR The results are everything you’d expect. Sensuous scents of Now through 2030 cherry, cotton candy, mint, spice and cranberry are just the beginning. They deliver all of these on the palate and leave you breathless. Item ID: V0219R1DC MSRP: $19.99 Member Price: $17.48 CLUB SELECTION Reorder Price: $12.99 www.wineofthemonthclub.com • 1.800.949.9463 TASTING NOTES

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www.wineofthemonthclub.com • 1.800.949.9463 1790 2016 CHARDONNAY 96 points Arroyo Seco, California 13.5 % Alcohol by Volume “ SHAR • doh • NAY ”

Here is another gem from our friends at O’Neill Vintners. COLOR This Chardonnay is from one of the premiere vineyards in Limpid Gold California, Arroyo Seco, located in the heart of the Monterey appellation.

Arroyo Seco translates to “dry riverbed,” which is nothing NOSE short of a perfect place to grow grapes. Millions of years ago, this area was under water. As the river receded, it left tons Green Apple of sea matter, shells and the like in its wake. The nutrients in this matter mixed with the rocky subsurface to create the ideal soil to plant vines. PALATE Add to that soil the cool, ocean-influenced climate of Spice, Vanilla, Monterey, and the conditions can’t get much better. This Guava combination only exists in a few areas in the world, and every place it does just produces great wine. None of this FINISH is lost on O’Neill. Their holdings and experience are so vast Long, Extracted that they can take advantage of every positive influence to make great wine.

Our selection takes advantage of all the positives. Half of the PAIRING wine is barrel fermented, and the other half is fermented in stainless steel. This allows for a touch of oak but doesn’t Seafood, Fowl, permit it to overtake the wine. Light Meats The result, as we would expect, is absolute perfection in winemaking. All of the flavors are in precise harmony and CELLAR balance, presenting not one flavor over another but an Now through 2021 integrated whole greater than the parts. Nothing but pure Chardonnay pleasure here. Enjoy!

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www.wineofthemonthclub.com • 1.800.949.9463 MARVELOUS 95 2015 BORDEAUX BLEND points W.O. Western Cape, South Africa 14.0 % Alcohol by Volume “ bore • DOH blend “

Winemakers are notorious tinkerers. They love to try different COLOR things with different grapes and call them by different names. Very Dark Crimson Adam Mason, winemaker of Mulderbosch in South Africa’s Western Cape is certainly among them. Mulderbosch doesn’t make a Bordeaux blend, so Adam decided he’d make one himself and call it Marvelous. And so, he did. NOSE Black Plum, Mulderbosch was founded in 1989, just after Apartheid ended. Cherry South Africa’s wines had been indifferently received for many years and had a lot of catching up to do. The winery established itself immediately as the best white wine producer in South PALATE Africa. Touches of Cocoa The winery changed hands in 2011 and that’s when Adam came to the party. He brought a lot of Napa Valley experience with FINISH him and, of course, that means Bordeaux varietals. Marvelous is his venture into red wine. And after tasting this one, we wonder Extracted Ripe Plum what took him so long. But we’re glad he finally made it.

Adam teamed up with a chef in South Africa to have input on PAIRING making wines that compliment food rather than competing Red Meat, with it. He has certainly achieved that here. Vegetarian This may be one of the best red wines we’ve ever tasted from South Africa. The flavors are a balanced, harmonious whole CELLAR that is greater than the sum of its parts. All the juicy, rich flavors Now through 2025 that you would normally associate with the Napa Valley are perfectly held in this wine from half a world away. Everything is there except the price. Item ID: V0219R2IR MSRP: $18.99 Member Price: $17.48 CLUB SELECTION Reorder Price: $12.99 www.wineofthemonthclub.com • 1.800.949.9463 TASTING NOTES

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www.wineofthemonthclub.com • 1.800.949.9463 FINCA SUAREZ 2015 CHARDONNAY 96 points Paraje Altamira, Mendoza, Argentina 13.0 % Alcohol by Volume “ SHAR • doh • NAY ”

Finca Suarez was established in 1911 by Leopoldo Suarez and is COLOR currently run by the fourth-generation Suarez. It is located in Very Pale the tiny Uco Valley of Argentina’s famous Mendoza area.

Argentinian wines have basically taken over the market for superb, medium-priced reds. But what is just as exciting - NOSE and more surprising - is how incredible are this region’s white Asian Pear wines. Finca Suarez was one of the first to plant Chardonnay here and, naturally, theirs is one of the best.

They follow a simple plan: plant the grapes where they do their PALATE best and pick them early so that the alcohols are down and Pear, Apple, Spice the true flavor of the grape shows through. They use no oak treatment on their wines, and that is a good thing.

As with all great wineries, the work begins in the vineyard. They FINISH prune their vines judiciously so that they don’t overproduce. Vibrant, Citrus Edge This may cut down on quantity, but it increases quality, and that is what Suarez is all about.

Here is nothing but the pure essence of beautiful Chardonnay PAIRING at its best. The wine literally bursts with green apple, melon Seafood, Fowl, and Asian pear, mixed with touches of cinnamon, clove and Light Meats chamomile. They swirl on your tongue and finish with hints of lime zest and lemon.

CELLAR This is a wine you can enjoy on its own or with anything from Now through 2022 shrimp cocktail to bouillabaisse, roast chicken or even veal Milanese. Its versatility is unmatched and will reward all who experience it. Item ID: V0219W2IA MSRP: $19.99 Member Price: $17.48 CLUB SELECTION Reorder Price: $11.99 www.wineofthemonthclub.com • 1.800.949.9463 TASTING NOTES

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www.wineofthemonthclub.com • 1.800.949.9463 PERDERA 96 2014 MONICA points Monica di Sardegna D.O.C., Italy 13.5 % Alcohol by Volume “ MOH • nee • KAH ”

Argiolas Is one of the most fascinating stories in the world of COLOR wine. First and foremost, it is on the island of Sardinia, roughly Very Dark 200 miles off the coast of Italy. It is the second-largest island in the Mediterranean.

Antonio Argiolas was the first person to bring modern NOSE winemaking to Sardinia, in 1938. He also decided to use the Cherry, Plum, native grapes of Sardinia instead of planting the ones that were Rose Water popular in Italy.

Monica is one of those grapes, and comprises 90% of our PALATE selection’s blend. Without question, Argiolas is now the largest Easy, Engaging and the most revered winery on the island.

They have single-handedly brought the island to the forefront of most wine lovers’ vocabulary. Their wines are exceptional, no FINISH matter what the varietal. Gentle Red Fruit Perdera means “place of many stones” and it is an apt name for the vineyard. The soil is literally made of rocks and a little bit of sand, which produces the ideal situation for most grapes. PAIRING Meat, Fish, Fowl, Our selection would likely fool most tasters. Its color is very dark Game and deep, leading you to expect a big, rich wine. In this case, however, we get a lovely flower-scented beauty with hints of cherry, plum and a touch of rose petal. CELLAR Now through 2022 The combination of flavors, along with the softness, makes it an easy choice for everything from fish to fowl, from red meat to even vegetarian dishes.

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www.wineofthemonthclub.com • 1.800.949.9463 BEN MARCO 2014 EXPRESIVO 98 MALBEC/CABERNET FRANC points Gualtallary, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina 14.5 % Alcohol by Volume “ MALL • beck / CAB • burr • NAY FRONK ”

BenMarco is a 3,000-acre estate in the Uco Valley, a small COLOR subsection of Argentina’s Mendoza region. The grapes for this Deep Ruby rare gem come from a special little spot, Gualtallary, whose chalky, alluvial soils are only good for growing grapes. The beauty of this soil is that you don’t need to worry about any NOSE other plants or weeds competing for the sun or water. Cherry, Chalk, Winemaker and general manager, Edgardo Del Popolo, prides Earth, Flowers himself in doing as little as possible in the maturation of the vines and the crafting of the wines. It’s kind of the less-is-more philosophy, which has worked quite well. PALATE Rich Black Fruit The vineyard is about 3,600 feet above the sea, where the sun is brighter, the air cooler, the ground rockier. It’s absolutely perfect. FINISH Contrary to popular thought, vines don’t need a lot of water. But they need more than the zero rain that falls on Mendoza. Extracted, Fortunately, they have the endless runoff from the Andes, so Light Tannins they are able to irrigate the vineyards with the perfect amount of moisture to produce the best grapes possible.

PAIRING And, the best grapes make the best wine. That is certainly the Red Meat, Game case here. The grapes were hand-harvested, so as not to bruise them like mechanical harvesting can do. They were brought to the winery and hand-sorted, so that only the most perfect CELLAR ones were crushed. Now through 2025 That care has produced flavors that are other-worldly. Black cherry and earth, delicately structured and mixed with French oak is pure heaven. Item ID: L0219R2IA MSRP: $28.99 Member Price: $22.98 CLUB SELECTION Reorder Price: $18.99 www.wineofthemonthclub.com • 1.800.949.9463 TASTING NOTES

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www.wineofthemonthclub.com • 1.800.949.9463 LOUIS JADOT 98 2016 BOURGOGNE BLANC points A.O.C. Bourgogne, France 12.5 % Alcohol by Volume “ boor • GOHN BLONK ”

Since its founding in 1859 by Belgian-born Louis Jadot, this COLOR estate In Burgundy, France, has been considered one of the greatest producers of white wine in the world. It’s certainly true Pale Gold from the standpoint of the wines that we’ve tasted from Louis Jadot.

NOSE Around the turn of the 20th Century, Jadot made some excellent investments, buying up the greatest Grand Cru Shy Green Apple vineyards in the area. This would be almost impossible today. The price of his vineyards would probably run into the hundreds of millions of dollars. PALATE Textured, Layered The winemaking laws in Burgundy are quite strict. From one section of land, you’re only allowed to make so much wine which bears the name of that appellation. Anything more, and it has to be labeled as a generic. Such is the case with this wine. FINISH They won’t tell us which vineyards our selection came from, but Lovely Citrus considering the holdings of Jadot, chances are that the wines from those vineyards typically sell for five to six times more than the price of this Bourgogne Blanc.

PAIRING In other words, Jadot probably makes the best Bourgogne Seafood, Fowl, Blanc there is. If someone had told me this was a $50 Puligny- Vegetarian Montrachet, I don’t think I would’ve questioned it.

This wine says Burgundy from the very first sip. Here’s the CELLAR final resting place of Chardonnay. Insanely beautiful flavors of Now through 2022 green apple, pineapple and citrus form a perfect union on your palate. It finishes with the signature flavor of the magical soil from which it hails. Item ID: L0219W3IF MSRP: $23.98 Member Price: $22.98 CLUB SELECTION Reorder Price: $15.99 www.wineofthemonthclub.com • 1.800.949.9463 TASTING NOTES

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www.wineofthemonthclub.com • 1.800.949.9463 GÉRARD BERTRAND 2017 SAUVIGNON BLANC 96 points I.G.P. Pays d’Oc, France 12.0 % Alcohol by Volume “ SAW • veen • YON BLONK “

Gérard Bertrand’s first vintage was in 1975, when he picked COLOR his first grapes at the family estate in Corbières, nestled in Very Pale Straw Provence, France. It would be almost 20 years before he would establish his own brand, which would go on to become one of the most revered wineries in France.

NOSE We have featured many wines from Bertrand in the past, and all Spice, Peach, Pear have been sensational. When he first started, the Provence was considered one of the lesser areas in France. It was winemakers like Bertrand, who insisted on growing better grapes and making better one than their predecessors, who turned the PALATE tide here. Obviously, his efforts have paid off handsomely, as Fresh Herbs, Peach this area is now one of the most sought-after areas around.

Bertrand was one of the first to plant Sauvignon Blanc as well FINISH as several of the Bordeaux varietals. His wines proved that you could make great wine in Provence instead of selling it in bulk Impressive Citrus to producers in other areas.

This selection is nothing short of a revelation. The grapes are PAIRING picked before they are too ripe, to protect their delicate acidity. Seafood, Fowl, Only 10% of the wine is aged in oak barrels, to give it just a lift Light Meats as opposed to an overstatement.

The result is a truly lovely expression of the grape. Melon, pear, CELLAR peach and lemon peel are just the beginning. The mid-palate Now through 2023 shows a wonderful spice component as well as that perfect, citrusy, telltale finish.

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www.wineofthemonthclub.com • 1.800.949.9463 FARM WORKER 2014 RED BLEND 96 points Napa Valley, California 14.4 % Alcohol by Volume

Farm Worker Red Blend comes from our friends at Maldonado COLOR Vineyards in Napa. It is primarily Cabernet Sauvignon with additions of Merlot and Syrah for increased complexity. Very Deep Crimson Lupe Maldonado has been farming vineyards in Napa for nearly 50 years. He now has his own property - where our NOSE lovely selection was crafted - as well as managing vineyards for others. Blackberry, Spice, Vanilla The Maldonado story is more about hard work, dedication and frugality than it is about rags to riches. Lupe came to the U.S. PALATE from Mexico, started a family, and supported them through Dense Berry, Earth his talent as a farm worker. It allowed him to save enough money to eventually have his own vineyard and winery.

Best of all, Lupe runs it with his entire family onboard. His FINISH son, Hugo, got his degree in Viticulture and Enology from the Berry, Soft Tannins University of California in Davis, and brings another level of expertise to the partnership.

For Lupe, this wine is a tribute to the farm workers, like him. PAIRING Now, he hires farm workers who have the same dream and Red Meat, Game potential he did almost half a century ago.

Grape growing is not only hard work, it’s one of the most CELLAR difficult crops there is. Grapes are susceptible to more diseases and more pests than any other. But, the product is also like no Now through 2025 other. This selection says all Napa, with earth and chocolate nuance balanced with Bing cherry fruit and a fabulous finish.

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www.wineofthemonthclub.com • 1.800.949.9463 MALDONADO 2013 PROPRIETARY RED 98 points Napa Valley, California 14.6 % Alcohol by Volume

Maldonado is one of those feel-good stories you never get COLOR tired of hearing. In 1970 Lupe Maldonado came to the Napa Very Dark Valley from a small farming community in Mexico. He began working at Sterling Vineyards. He was so good at farming that he began to get offers from all over the valley. One was from Peter Newton, when he was forming Newton Winery, and that NOSE offer was too good to pass up. Ripe Berries, Cassis Lupe became the vineyard manager there and continued for 30 years until his son, Hugo, succeeded him. Lupe didn’t stop there. He bought a 10-acre parcel in Napa and did what he PALATE did best: he planted grapes. He established his own farming Lovely Fruit company and, in 2007, broke ground to build their very own and Earth winery. And, they did it almost entirely by themselves.

FINISH They drilled their own caves and removed ton after ton of dirt and rock. Then they poured the cement and installed Powerful, Yet Soft the plumbing and electricity. In other words, the Maldonado Tannins Family put a new spin on the word “dedication.”

PAIRING Our selection is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Red Meat, Game, Merlot and 15% Syrah. All are grown in Napa Valley. Fowl The result is a richly textured and compact wine with each grape delivering its individual flavors and character but none CELLAR taking over and dominating the others. The Cabernet and Now through 2024 Merlot play beautifully together, with rich cassis and plum notes, while the Syrah adds earthy components, a touch of spice and a full, wonderfully grand finish.

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www.wineofthemonthclub.com • 1.800.949.9463 GIBBS 96 2016 SAUVIGNON BLANC points Saint Helena, Napa Valley, California 14.0 % Alcohol by Volume “ SAW • veen • YON BLONK ”

The winery’s history goes back to the 1950s, when Lewis Gibbs COLOR Carpenter moved his family from Gilroy, where they had tended Pale Straw cattle and orchards, to Saint Helena. Little did they know then what hallowed ground they had just acquired.

It became obvious a few years later that the land was ideal for NOSE the purpose, so they decided to plant grapes. That decision Fresh Herbs turned out to be fortuitous. A short time later, a group of tasters in France picked Napa Valley wines over their own in a blind tasting - and the rest is not only history, but was also a PALATE harbinger of the future. And what a future it’s become! Rich Stone Fruit, The grapes for this amazing selection came from Gibbs’ Centa Lime Vineyard, which was first planted in 1865. It is located along the Silverado Trail. FINISH Today, the winery and vineyards are run by the second and Extracted Fruit third generation of the family. Carpenter’s daughter, Susan and Citrus Handly, is at the helm, joined by her husband, Craig, and son, Spencer. In 2013, when Susan’s father passed away, they PAIRING decided to produce wine under the Gibbs label. Seafood, Fowl, Light Meats Napa is famous for Cabernet Sauvignon. We think the other Sauvignon should get equal billing. Though one is red and the other white, genetically they’re part of the same family. CELLAR Now through 2022 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc is truly one of the greatest wines made in the state. In the glass, we get powerful flavors of stone fruit, quince and guava surrounded by a robe of lemon zest and spice. Item ID: N0219W1DC MSRP: $25.00 Member Price: $25.00 CLUB SELECTION Reorder Price: $24.00 www.wineofthemonthclub.com • 1.800.949.9463 TASTING NOTES

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www.wineofthemonthclub.com • 1.800.949.9463 CHÂTEAU GUILLON 2015 BORDEAUX GRAVES 98 points A.O.C. Graves, Bordeaux, France 14.0% Alcohol by Volume “ bore • DOH GRAHV ”

Great wines are sometimes a lot like real estate: it’s all about COLOR location. Our selection is one of those wines. It’s from the Medium Magenta Bordeaux appellation of Graves, which also houses some of the greatest châteaux known.

Graves is so named because of the main component in the soil: NOSE gravel. No other crop could grow here except grapes. There’s Blackberry, just not enough soil for the roots to get a foothold, which is Blueberry exactly what you don’t want the roots of your wine grapes to do.

PALATE The reason for this is that the longer and stronger the root Very Extracted system is, the healthier the vine system is. Healthy vines produce healthier grapes, so everybody is happy. The soil here forces the roots to dig deeper and deeper to find water. In so FINISH doing, they pick up vitamins and minerals, which they send back up to the vines. And that’s what causes healthier, more Cherry, Firm Tannins complex grapes, from which you can make great, complex wines.

PAIRING Château Guillon has rested in this glorious place for over 300 Red Meat years. In that time, it has produced some of the finest wines Graves has to offer and their winemaker, Marc Maintenat, is making sure that it stays that way.

CELLAR This wine is 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. That is Now through 2030 pretty much the usual blend here. Merlot in Bordeaux, though, is very different than Merlot in California. Here, it is big and bold, offering extracted and exciting flavors of blackberries, mint, cocoa and beyond. Item ID: B0219R1IF MSRP: $25.00 Member Price: $25.00 CLUB SELECTION Reorder Price: $22.99 www.wineofthemonthclub.com • 1.800.949.9463 TASTING NOTES

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www.wineofthemonthclub.com • 1.800.949.9463 CH. BARREYRE 2014 BORDEAUX 97 points A.O.C. Bordeaux, France 13.0 % Alcohol by Volume “ bore • DOH ”

Our selection comes to us from Vignobles Gonfrier. Their story COLOR begins in 1962, when Paul Gonfrier moved to Bordeaux from Very Dark Algeria, where he had been a successful vineyard owner. His first purchase in Bordeaux was Château Marsan, a run-down property that needed a lot of attention. NOSE Gonfrier gave it the attention it deserved and, as his three sons arrived on the scene, each brought their own special talent Plum, Smoke, to the château. As a result, it flourished. First, because it was Cherry situated on excellent soil and, second, because of the talent and dedication of the Gonfrier family. PALATE In 1985, the sons were running the show and made a Dense Black Cherry commitment to slowly increase the family’s holdings by planting just five acres per year, securing a future for the next generation. That next generation is now, as the founder’s FINISH grandsons have joined the family business. Paul passed away in 2014, and as a tribute to him, the family purchased Château Lovely Cassis, Barreyre, a neighboring chateau whose history goes back to Medium Tannins the 17th Century. Château Barreyre is on the Right Bank of Bordeaux, where PAIRING Merlot is the preferred grape and Cabernet Sauvignon plays a Red Meat, Game supporting role. That is the case here, with an 80/20 split. It’s a local blend that’s worked for over 400 years. The 2014 vintage is one of the best “unknown” vintages in CELLAR recent memory. Because is sits in the shadow of 2015 (an incredible year), it’s often overlooked. But that should make it Now through 2026 no less desirable. Here is a full, ripe and generous offering with all the fruit and presence worthy of the place.

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www.wineofthemonthclub.com • 1.800.949.9463 DOMAINE DU 96 CHEVAL BLANC points 2015 BORDEAUX BLANC A.O.C. Bordeaux, France 12.0 % Alcohol by Volume “ bore • DOH BLONK ”

Domaine du Cheval Blanc is run by Denis Chaussié. The COLOR vineyard has been in his family since the 18th Century; ten Very Pale Straw generations of winemakers have succeeded one another at the head of the family estate. This is the kind of history California just can’t compete with. NOSE Located in the heart of the Entre-deux-Mers region, the Granite, White Peach property is southeast of the city of Bordeaux. It’s on a popular tourist road, and many wine lovers have made the pilgrimage to the spot over the years. PALATE The terroir here is legendary for a reason. Millions of years Lime Zest, ago, the area was underwater, which turned the soil below Green Apple it into an extraordinary place to grow wine grapes. The clay and limestone lends a distinctive mineral quality to the wines that’s like nowhere else on earth. And with nearly 300 years of FINISH experience growing grapes on this land, the Chaussié family Very Long with knows how to do it right. a Citrus Edge This wine was brought to us by Crus et Domaines de France (CDF), who represent many smaller Bordeaux producers. It’s PAIRING interesting to note that this is the only white Bordeaux in their Seafood, Shellfish, portfolio. Obviously, what we have here is something special. Fowl Our selection is a blend of 60% Sémillon and 40% Muscadelle, light and sparkling in the glass. As you lift it to your lips, you CELLAR first notice the rocky soil nose, then tart stone fruit, lime zest and fig. This is followed by successive waves of spice, guava and Now through 2025 gooseberry. It’s a stunning series of sensations that unfold like a narrative. There’s a rich history here, and it tastes incredible.

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www.wineofthemonthclub.com • 1.800.949.9463 BACKSBERG 2018 PINOTAGE ROSÉ 97 South Africa points 12.5 % Alcohol by Volume “ PEE • noh • TAZH roh • ZAY ”

Backsberg is owned by Michael Back. His family has been in the wine business in South Africa for almost 100 years. Back then, COLOR almost all the wineries from South Africa sold their wines to a Lovely Salmon co-op named KWV, which was then run by the government.

Because of Apartheid, South African winemakers were unable to sell their wines outside of the country. They were also outcasts NOSE from the wine community and, thus, cut off from any and all new Strawberry developments that came about. This lasted for nearly 20 years, from 1970 to about 1990.

PALATE The Back family had other holdings and retail operations which allowed them to keep the winery going during this difficult time. Cherry, Orange As a result, they went on to become one of the top wineries in South Africa.

FINISH This beautiful wine is made from Pinotage grapes. It is a cross Very Long, between the Rhône grape, Cinsault, and the Burgundy grape, Bright Cherry Pinot Noir. It is a South African original, and produces the best red and Rosé wines in the country.

PAIRING Without question, this is the best Rosé we’ve ever tasted from Seafood, Fowl, South Africa. Pinotage, when properly handled, makes incredible Vegetarian reds and Rosés.

At first you are struck by the lovely salmon color and then the CELLAR phenomenal scents of cherry blossoms and strawberry soda. Now through 2020 Notes of melon and tropical fruit consume the senses. The finish seems to last forever and, after a couple of sips, you hope it will.

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www.wineofthemonthclub.com • 1.800.949.9463 LA NERTHE 2017 ROSÉ 97 points A.O.C. Côtes du Rhône, France 13.0 % Alcohol by Volume “ roh • ZAY ”

La Nerthe has one of the most fascinating histories in COLOR France. It is located in the famed region of Châteauneuf- Deep Pink du-Pape. What is amazing about this property is that it was making wine before the area became known as Châteauneuf-du-Pape. NOSE The château at La Nerthe was founded in 1560. Châteauneuf- du-Pape didn’t become the name of the region until some Rose Petals, 50 years later. It seems the King of France was upset with Cotton Candy how the Catholic Church was running things in the early 1600s, and installed his own Pope in Avignon, the capital PALATE of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The name means the “new castle Lovely Pink Grapefruit of the Pope.” This duality lasted almost 100 years, until they made up and the Catholic Church was reunited under one Pope in Rome. FINISH But by then, the region’s reputation was established. The squabbling between the two factions made people take Fresh and Lively notice of the wine, but the wine stood on its own after the conflict ended. La Nerthe, being probably the oldest estate in the region, PAIRING was the first château to be written about for having Seafood, Fowl, exceptional wines. In the intervening years, wars and famine Vegetarian took their toll on the property and it fell into disrepair. It was brought back to its original glory in the 1980s by an insurance company –thankfully, headed by a wine lover, CELLAR who did it all right. Now through 2021 Everything La Nerthe makes is outstanding, and this beauty is no exception. Our selection is most worthy of its history.

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www.wineofthemonthclub.com • 1.800.949.9463 SYNTHESIS 2016 PINOT NOIR 98 points California 14.0 % Alcohol by Volume “ PEE • noh NWAR ”

Martin Ray Winery is situated in the geographic center of COLOR the Russian River Valley appellation. The area’s climate - the coolest in Sonoma County – is ideal for producing grapes that Deep Magenta are intense and fruit-forward, with crispness and acidity as well as excellent balance and length. Additionally, the vineyard sits on what is known as “Goldridge soil,” composed of sandy, loamy, NOSE ancient seabed that’s the perfect environment for grapevines. This is one of the finest places on Earth to grow Pinot Noir. The Raspberry, Roses, winery’s ideology of making “wines of place” could not have Cherry, Cedar found a better spot. PALATE Martin Ray’s head winemaker, Lindsey Haughton says, “I hear the term ‘rockstar winemaker’...I’d say we’d be more comfortable Strawberry, Currant to fall into the ‘roadie’ category. We take great pride in what we do backstage. We’re satisfied to work until we drop so the wines can be the rockstar.” This commitment to hard work FINISH and putting the wine first is clearly evident here, in their debut Fruity and vintage of Synthesis Estate-grown Pinot Noir. Flavorful Our selection is a lovingly crafted blend of three different Pinot Noir clones, each adding its own assets to the whole. PAIRING During the winemaking process, each clone was layered into the fermentation vat separately, to fully integrate each clone’s Red Meat, Game, character. Seafood The result is a spectacular wine. Aromas of rose petals, tart raspberry, ripe cherry and cedar introduce the strong, fruit- CELLAR driven core. Red currant, strawberry, lemon and a light Now through 2026 minerality play on your palate, extended and rounded out by supple and engaging tannins. Absolutely beautiful.

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www.wineofthemonthclub.com • 1.800.949.9463 BOHÈME 98 2014 PINOT NOIR points Sonoma Coast, California 14.1 % Alcohol by Volume “ PEE • noh NWAR ” We are always interested in the names of wineries as well as COLOR the names of their wines - when they’re out of the norm. We thought that this selection was named after the grand opera Medium Magenta by Puccini, but not so. Its name comes from the Bohemian Highway that runs along the Sonoma Coast, where the vineyard is located. NOSE Kurt Beitler is the owner and winemaker at Bohème Wines. He Rose Petals, loves to wax rhapsodically about the importance of the soil, the Cotton Candy challenge of growing and making Pinot Noir, and the overall Zen-like experience of making wine. PALATE Then he mentions that his uncle is Charles Wagner of Caymus Spice, Mint Vineyards, a winery whose history goes back almost 50 years and would probably land on the all-time top 10 list of California wineries, by most wine people. With that kind of history in your FINISH blood, it’s almost impossible to think about doing something Long, Lithe and else. That was the case with Kurt. He was raised in Sonoma, Luscious and there aren’t too many better places to start making wine. Many of the most revered Pinot Noirs come from here. The PAIRING area’s rolling hills and cooler climate make ideal conditions for Seafood, Fowl, Game growing this finicky grape. But, it also takes skill, experience and patience.

When all of these aspects work together, the result is a CELLAR spectacular selection like Bohème’s Pinot Noir. The color is a lovely, translucent magenta, signaling the engaging candy Now through 2025 apple nose with spice and truffle. Similar flavors ensue and become a rhapsody on the tongue.

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Fennel-Scented Ribs A report on how previous selections are faring Serves: 2 with age. Obtained from actual tastings of wines under optimal storage conditions. INGREDIENTS 4 beef ribs CLASSIC SERIES 1 onion, chopped February 2017: 1 head of garlic (cloves removed and separated) Cabernet Sauvignon, 2015. Canto del 1 tsp. fennel seeds Agua. Still awesome. 2 star anise Chardonnay, 2014. Painted Van. Drink up. Salt and freshly ground black pepper Pinot Noir, 2014. Tipping Point. Still great. 1 lemon, juice only Pinot Grigio, 2015. Flat Rock. Drink now. Chicken or beef stock (optional) February 2018 : Dash of Worcestershire sauce Pinot Noir, 2016. Chalk Hill. Ready. 3 Tbsp. chives, finely sliced White Cuvee, 2016. Painted Van. Drink. PREPARATION Sangiovese, 2013. Accoutre. Ready. Pre-heat oven to 250 °F. Place the ribs in a large, wide saucepan. Cover with water or Sauvignon Blanc, 2017. Kunza. Still great. stock and add the Worcestershire sauce, onion, garlic, fennel seeds and star anise. VINTNERS SERIES Bring to a boil. Place in oven for 3 hours, or until the meat is tender. Salt and pepper February 2017: to taste. Place on platter or plates and sprinkle with chives. Zinfandel, 2015. Hierogram. Still awesome. Serve with Twisted Paso Cabernet Sauvignon, 1790 Pinot Noir or Perdera Monica. Pinot Gris, 2013. Ant Moore. Drink up. Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013. Argento. Still great. Roasted Tomato Basil Soup Chardonnay, 2015. Kimmel. Drink. Serves: 4-6 February 2018: Syrah/Grenache, 2016. Mas Pellier. Still INGREDIENTS great. 5 lbs. ripe heirloom tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise Viognier/Grenache Blanc, 2015. Mas 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. good olive oil Pellier. Perfect. 1 Tbsp. kosher salt Pinot Noir, 2013. Windrun. Ready. 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper Muscat, 2014. Cleebourg. Drink or hold. 2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions) 6 garlic cloves, minced LIMITED SERIES 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter February 2017: 4 cups fresh basil leaves, chopped and packed Pinot Noir, 2014. Poiema. Still awesome. 1 lemon (grated peel and juice) Cabernet Sauvignon, 2010. Hawksdale. 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes Drink or hold. PREPARATION Bordeaux, 2015. Château de Camarsac. Preheat oven to 400 °F. Toss together the tomatoes, 1/4 cup olive oil, salt and pepper. Still great. Spread the tomatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 45 minutes. Soave, 2015. Masi. Drink or hold. February 2018: In an 8-quart stockpot over medium heat, sauté onions and garlic with 2 Tbsp. olive Cabernet, 2015. Campalazard. Still great. oil and 2 Tbsp. butter, until the onions start to brown. Add tomatoes, including the Zinfandel, 2014. Owl Ridge. Perfect now. liquid on the baking sheet. Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for 40 minutes. Pass through a food mill fitted with the coarsest blade. Add chopped basil, lemon peel and Riesling, 2014. Cleebourg. Going strong. juice. Taste for seasonings. Add red pepper to taste. Can be served hot or cold. Sauvignon Blanc, 2016. Riverstar Vine- yards. Drink or hold. Serve with Backhouse Chardonnay, 1790 Chardonnay or Gérard Bertrand Sauvignon Blanc.

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