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Throughout the warm days of spring and summer, enjoy the best selections and the freshest Seasonal Craft Beer, IPA’s, Sessions, Ciders, Seltzers, Lagers and Pilsners! Anna de Codorníu Blanc de Blanc Reserva, and Domaine de la Romanee Conti, two of Bourgogne’s most low and lucid in the glass with aromas of lemon zest, fresh renowned and respected properties. While wonderful by it- cut apple and white peach. Very refreshing on the palate with Dear Valued Customers, , Spain $14.99 On Sale $11.97 self, we would also recommend a chilled glass with sushi or mouth-watering acidity and a clean fi nish to invite you to sip again. Brocard highlights Kimmeridgien on the label because Hopefully, family gatherings, pool parties and backyard Dry ______Sweet other light seafood dishes. Remember summer is just around the corner! some of the fi nest Chablis and Sancerre are grown BBQ are right around the corner and Blanchards is more ______Light Bodied Full Bodied on Kimmeridgien limestone soils. Close to Chablis in quality ready than ever. In our ongoing tradition of looking but at a fraction of the price. Perfect for sushi, all forms of beyond main stream choices you see everywhere, we Codorniu is the oldest family business in Spain. not 2020 J&P Bründlmayer Zweigelt Rosé, white fi sh and your favorite charcuterie board. are featuring 22 eclectic from 10 countries in just the oldest winemaker, THE oldest family busi- Kremstal, Austria ness - eighteen successive generations! They creat- $12.99 On Sale $10.97 this issue of the Vineyard Review. Our team has tasted, ed Cava in the late 1500’s and have been making El Jardin de la Emperatriz Blanco, Rioja, Spain Dry ______Sweet evaluated and discovered a wide range of minerally it ever since. Cava is made with the same method $14.99 On Sale $11.97 rosé, racy white wines and juicy, versatile reds to enliven as : fermentation in the bottle. From Light Bodied ______Full Bodied the palate and spread some cheer after a long winter. their Art Nouveau outside Barcelona the Dry ______Sweet Codorníu family continues to make some of Each Spring, the Blanchards team care- Light Bodied ______Full Bodied A recent significant event to note is the suspension of the world’s fi nest sparkling wines. Their Anna fully curates a selection of new rosés to share with our customers. This year, the wine tariff for a 4-month period while negotiations de Codorníu Cava keeps the tradition going. The white wines from Rioja are severely underrat- we couldn’t be happier to feature this Inside stand-out packaging is a tasty sensu- ed. It’s understandable in a way as an overzealous between the U.S. and Germany, France and Spain delicious, hand-crafted little gem from ous treat. Straw yellow color, fi ne bubbles, and use of extended ageing in the past damaged continue. We have already seen some prices decrease a dynamic father and son duo located persistent mousse gives another visual hint of the appealing natural freshness of the main white in Austria’s Kremstal Valley. Josef and for wines arriving to the U.S. in the next few months and what is to come. The next impression is fl oral Viura. Not the case with this wine here, Philipp Bründlmayer farm some the we will pass on this savings to you. Hopefully this will notes combined with pineapple and a bit of from a high-altitude vineyard once owned by Danube river valley’s steepest (and most treacherous!) vine- grapefruit on a very inviting nose. Finally, you Napoleon’s wife the Empress María Eugenia, become permanent allowing Blanchards to seemlessly yards but the end result is well worth the hard work – take that fi rst sip: creamy, refreshing white peach, green ap- and now producing beautiful fruit that is kept continue to support family which we promote after vintage, perfectly ripened fruit and wines of distinct ple, and a touch of lime peel wrap around your tongue. Anna fresh and vivacious with that pre- fi nesse, purity and freshness. Crafted from hand-harvested in this newsletter and on our wine racks. is a lively fresh blend of , , Xarel-lo, and serves the fruit. It is ageing on the lees, not age- old-vine Zweigelt, their 2020 rosé is brimming with won- Parellada. Like the best Blanc de Blancs from Champagne ing in wood, that gives this white a rich mouth- Lastly, we congratulate Brian Gurnee on his upcoming derful aromas of bright red fruit and white fl owers, fl avors Chardonnay leads the charge and traditional cava feel to balance the acidity. The harvested grapes retirement. With his infectious smile always present of raspberry and strawberries, giving way to subtle hints of follow along, giving great balance. Shellfi sh of any kind or are kept chilled under inert gases and the gently pepper and cinnamon on the fi nish and all framed by a re- and his easy-going conversations, customers who just sashimi would be perfect accompaniments, or just by itself to pressed juice undergoes a 48-hour cold macer- freshing line of acidity. This is a serious – and thirst quench- ran in for a minute would find themselves getting an celebrate a beautiful spring sunset. James Suckling concurs ation with the skins and pulp in concrete tanks. ing – summertime drink. Bring along to your next picnic, sip with a 91-point recommendation. Fermentation occurs under controlled cool temperatures and unexpected bargain or an antidote to pass on. We are at home with Asian take-out or simply enjoy on its own as an then the wine is aged on the fi ne lees for 2-3 months. The re- pleased to introduce Eli Ball as the new Wine Manager aperitif. A wonderful introduction to the world of Austrian sult is a lively and lush wine both crisp and unctuous. Squid, in Revere. If you are at that store, introduce yourself! rosé. Triennes Rose 2020, Var IGP, Provence, France shrimp, oysters, and sushi all should be washed down with this elegant and lively Viura. You can also visit us online, place orders or join out $17.99 On Sale $15.97 mailing list at BlanchardsWine.com and for the South Jean Marc Brocard Chardonnay Kimmeridgien, Shore, SeasideBlanchards.com. Dry ______Sweet Bourgogne, France Daou Chardonnay, Paso Robles Light Bodied ______Full Bodied $15.99 On Sale $12.97 The Blanchards Wine Team $18.99 On Sale $15.97 Dry ______Sweet While some of us drink Rose all year long, we understand that Light Bodied ______Full Bodied Dry ______Sweet others wait for spring to go pink; Light Bodied ______Full Bodied WEST ROXBURY there’s no excuse now! Brocard’s domaine is located in Chablis where he fashions 418 LaGrange Street, West Roxbury, MA • 617-327-1400 gives the Triennes Rose’ 90 points, a large range of racy Chardonnays from the limestone-rich Almost every wine has a backstory, and the Daou Brothers JAMAICA PLAIN citing its “perfect balance of berry soils near his home. Good Chablis carries a high price tag but winery history is a fascinating one, appropriate for 2021. this Bourgogne Blanc from sustainably farmed Chardonnay 741 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA • 617-522-9300 fruits and citrus, crisp acidity and elegance”. Mostly Cinsault Confl ict survival, parental guidance, and perseverance were with contributions from Grenache and , this wine has is both aff ordable and delicious. - all ingredients in the lead up to their wine making. Injured REVERE lovely tastes of strawberry, watermelon, and vanilla. The ed from high density 15-year-old as innocent adolescents in the Lebanese civil war, their father 286 American Legion Highway, Revere, MA • 781-289-5888 fl avors are clean and harmonious due to two days on the lees vineyards in Auxerre, just south- moved the family to Southern France where they became MARSHFIELD and a few months in stainless steel. Refreshing and vibrant, west of Chablis, and grown on fascinated with culture. Arriving in the U.S. in 700 Plain Street (Rte 139) Marshfield, MA • 781-834-9068 Provencal Rose’s are some of the best in the world and one soils derived from Kimmeridgien the 80’s, the brothers graduated from U.C. San Diego and of the best of the best, Triennes has the added advantage of limestone; this is precise and re- founded a medical industry technology company that they BlanchardsWine.com being a joint venture between the owners of Domaine Dujac freshing Chardonnay. Pale yel- sold 10 years later for $700 million. They were now ready to make their wine passion a working reality and purchased a Raza Vinho Verde, Portugal Chapoutier La Ciboise Blanc, Luberon, France new life, of young fresh herbs and the pale-blossoms of the lime tree. On the palate it explodes with bright and juicy prime mountain location in Paso Robles, discov- $19.99 On Sale $16.97 ered years earlier by pioneer An- $8.99 On Sale 2 for $16.00 key lime, ruby grapefruit and tangy passionfruit. This is an dré Tchelistcheff . Hands on vintners, they were up Dry ______Sweet excellent match with baked whitefi sh, scallops, shrimp or just Dry ______Sweet at 5:30 AM and the fi rst ones in the vineyards. The for sipping on a spring day. Light Bodied ______Full Bodied Cabernet was soon creating buzz, followed by the Light Bodied ______Full Bodied Pessimist Red Blend and now the Paso Chardon- M. Chapoutier is a winery and negociant business Le Monde Pinot Grigio, Friuli, Italy nay. From cool coastal vineyards ripe mango The Raza Vinho Verde is your quintessential warm situated in Tain-l’Hermitage in the Rhône region and guava aromas rise after a swirl. The palate weather sipper. It possesses far more quality and $15.99 On Sale $12.97 of France. The winery has been in existence since is smooth and silky, subtle tropical fruit notes drinkability than most other wines in its overall 1808. In 1990 Michel Chapoutier became head of Dry ______Sweet making an impression. A supple crème brulee category. While the world of Vinho Verde is often the company and in 1991 began to apply his belief and almond like nuttiness lingers on the fi nish. dominated by big players like Casal Garcia, the Light Bodied ______Full Bodied in biodynamic cultivation. Chapoutier’s wine la- You’ll want another sip. Touted as their best Raza off ers a lip-smacking alternative at an bels are distinctive because of their inclusion vintage yet, food matches are numerous. Lob- even greater price. A blend of 50% Arinto, 35% Alex Maccan and his wife Marta pur- of braille writing on all labels which began in sta! After the year we’ve had, a glass on the Azal, and 15% Trajadura, the wine is fermented chased the estate in 2008 from the 1996. This is a perfect white to have on hand backsteps works just fi ne. in stainless steel which ensures the purity of the Pistioni family that founded it in 1970. fruit. This white is extremely fresh in the glass, to pair with many dishes. A blend of Grenache Marta, whose day job is an architect, with fl avors of lime, white peach, grapefruit, Blanc, Vermentino, and , transformed the 18th century villa into this wine is aromatic, light and crisp – with just Huber Vision Grüner Veltliner, Austria and orange peel. There is a beautiful natural a working winery with solar power. Sus- acidity which gives lift and a subtle natural fi zz a hint of the beautiful Viognier aromas and a tainability in all aspects is important to $14.99 On Sale $11.97 from the fermentation. All these components bit of creaminess in the fi nish. I found the ap- them. The forest was expanded to make a natural buff er to combine to create a perfect harmony in the peal of this wine was in its freshness and acidity. The fruit protect the vines allowing Alex to make wine as organic as Dry ______Sweet glass. This is a perfect aperitif wine to share is most defi nitely up front. The fi nish is long and dry leaving possible. The Pinot Grigio was fi rst planted in 1980 and the Light Bodied ______Full Bodied with friends on the porch. Don’t be afraid to pair you begging for the next sip. The fresh fl avors and round vines average twenty-fi ve years of age. Mature vines produce this wine with summer salads, vegetables, or shellfi sh. texture are perfectly balanced leading to the long fi nish. At good grapes and good grapes can make good wine. Vinifi ed Along the same latitude as the 13% ABV La Ciboise would be a perfect choice for summer in stainless steel, the wine displays golden apple, pear and Cote de Beaune in Burgundy picnics. Pair with white fi sh, chicken and pork cooked with fl owery notes on the nose. Full bodied and supple with a fruits. I enjoyed this wine with a salad of chicken, grapes, lies the village of Reichers- Slingshot , Napa Valley round structure and clean fi nish the 2019 is delicious now but dorf, Austria. Unlike the rest of cranberries and nuts in a light, creamy dressing. will improve with time. Pair this versatile wine with pulled $16.99 On Sale $13.97 Austria, we have deep limestone pork, grilled salmon or cassoulet. soils similar to that of Burgundy. Dry ______Sweet This is where Markus’ family has Tablelands Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, made wine for over 200 years. A Light Bodied ______Full Bodied New Zealand $15.99 On Sale $12.97 Nieto Senetiner , Mendoza, Argentina Wunderkind - Markus took over $11.99 On Sale $9.97 the family winery at 18 and has When I fi rst saw this wine, I must Dry ______Sweet grown his small family business into an international brand. admit I was very hesitant to like it. Light Bodied ______Full Bodied Dry ______Sweet Vision Gruner is a brand-new release from Markus with his Another Cali Sauvignon Blanc? What change to 100% organic practices that began back in 2017. is this whole Slingshot thing about, Light Bodied ______Full Bodied Tablelands Wine Company is the This cuvee marks his “Vision” to the future with a focus on anyway? My mind immediately went brainchild of two wine-loving pals; organic and sustainable practices in the vineyard. After all, to the Dennis the Menace movie Malbec is one of the best wine bargains in our stores. Simon Buck and Magnus Riddleford. he hopes his three young daughters will be able to farm this scene where he shoots an aspirin at Under twenty dollars you can purchase a bottle with Back in 2009, the two Kiwi expats land for generations to come. This is a dry wine with bright Mr. Wilson via the pull of a slingshot. structure, a balance of alcohol and acidity and beau- were living and working in NYC and green apple acidity and complimentary lemon. The palate I was soon reminded that wine is like tiful ripe fruit fl avors. What if I told you that you found themselves lamenting the fact shows peach and lime peel with a clean and crisp fi nish. life: don’t judge a book by its cover. can get all that for ten dollars? In this issue we that the only New Zealand wines Ever struggle pairing wines with asparagus, salads, legumes? Wow! What a revelation! This is a great Sauvignon Blanc! are showcasing Nieto Senetiner Malbec. This they could fi nd in the US were the big Meet the best friend Grüner and you’ll know After years of mediocre Sauvy B coming across my desk, this juicy red is one hundred percent Malbec of which mass-market brands, not the unique and artisanal wines they why this variety has become so popular with restaurants. wine was like a beacon of light in the darkness. Vibrant nose one fi fth is grown in Uco Valley. Some of the wine loved. Returning home; they founded Tablelands, named Whether you enjoy this wine as an aperitif or with a meal, of white fl owers, green apple, and citrus meets a palate with is aged in oak for six months but it does not cover for Magnus’s ancestral home, which is located amongst the you won’t be disappointed by what’s in the glass. complexity to match. Flavors of orange blossom, lemon, pear, the fresh red and black fruit fl avors in the glass. key lime, mint, and grapefruit are complimented by a tex- rolling farms and vineyards of Wairapa on the North Island. Soft and round with a slightly spicy note in the tured mouthful and zippy acidity to fi nish. This is defi nitely Over countless conversations within the walls of the old es- fi nish this has been described as a “superb value” tate and trips around both islands to seek out the best vine- Join us and raise a glass the kind of wine you bring to a friend’s house for dinner. It by the Wine Advocate in issue 245 where it was will pair well with veggie dishes, salads, seafood, and more yard sites, they refi ned the mission of Tablelands. For their awarded 90 points. This rich wine pairs well with to our first responders and importantly: good company. signature Sauvignon Blanc, it was only natural that they pasta, grilled meat and vegetables or a block of your favorite front-line healthcare workers! would turn to the Marlborough region of the South Island. cheese. Perfect for any season we recommend buying a case. Tablelands Sauvignon Blanc sings with scents of spring, of Satellite (by Spy Valley), Marlborough, Finca Cuarta Mencía, Ribeira Sacra, Spain D’Arenberg The Custodian Grenache, tle garage winery that houses their vision. In a zone where New Zealand $16.99 On Sale $13.97 $14.99 On Sale $11.97 McLaren Vale Australia richness comes easily, Javier and Miguel are striving for a $18.99 On Sale $15.97 more elegantly-balanced style. The result is with Dry ______Sweet Dry ______Sweet bright acidity and a purity of dark fruit (black cherry and Dry ______Sweet blueberry), wet earth, crushed herbs and savory texture. A Light Bodied ______Full Bodied Light Bodied ______Full Bodied Light Bodied ______Full Bodied natural with a variety of tapas, grilled vegetables, roast pork or cured meats especially jamón. Notoriously one of the most diffi cult grapes to grow, “Heroic Harvests” – this is the Here at Blanchards we have always been fans of Pinot Noir is fi ckle at best. It doesn’t like it too hot fi tting term given to the extreme d’Arenberg and Chester Osborn’s prodigious out- or cold, is thin skinned, and can be very susceptible farming in Spain’s far northwest 2015 Château Tour Bayard, Montagne-Saint- put of great wines. The Stump Jump, Hermit Crab to disease. There are very few examples of excel- stretches where winegrowers fi ght Viognier, Footbolt Shiraz, d’Arry’s Original, Laugh- Émilion, Bordeaux lent Pinot Noir at this price point and that’s what bouts of vertigo in order to tend $24.99 On Sale $19.97 ing Magpie and Dead Arm are a few of the labels makes this wine so exciting. Satellite - owned by to some of the steepest hillside that we have carried for decades and continue Dry ______Sweet Spy Valley is based in Marlborough New Zealand vineyards along the Minho River. There, in the Ribera Sa- to recommend. All have colorful stories that we ______and is one of the few family wineries still owned cra subregion, meaning Sacred Shore in English, the Mencía Light Bodied Full Bodied can relate to.The Laughing Magpies for example and operated by Kiwis. This wine is fermented grape (pronounced “Men-Thee-Ah”) reigns supreme and of- are named after Chester’s daughters. Today we naturally in open vats and spends 11 months fers some of Spain’s most food-friendly wines that are at once A classic right-bank blend of and would like you to try The Custodian Grenache. maturing in barrel. It’s all cherry and spice on both mineral-driven and layered with high-toned fruit. At showing the excellence Although we carry a number of good French the nose with a reciprocal red berry palate and his Finca Cuarta estate, Rubén Moure tends to his old-vine of the 2015 vintage. Current owners Grenache and Spanish Garnacha this wine has an impressive amount of fi nesse. Pair with those Mencía, which translates the region’s hallmark slate soils and Fanny Nicoletti-Richard and Bruno Rich- a uniqueness to it. In the 1980s a lot of Gren- tricky foods that fall in between white and red – harsh winds into an elegant and fresh wine, with delightful ard inherited the estate from Fanny’s ache was ripped out and replaced with more anything from roast chicken to salmon. red and blue fruits coupled with herbal elements reminiscent parents, who purchased the domaine marketable . Chester’s father refused to of France’s . Aromas of wild fruits, mulberry and in 1956, but several generations of the follow the crowd and as a result owns almost one third of the cardamom are followed by juicy red fruits with dense, but family had already worked as vignerons Grenache vineyards in McLaren Vale making him the Custo- Moris Farms Morellino di Scansano, Tuscany, Italy ripe, tannins and an unmistakable stony, mineral backbone. at other estates in the region, so the Nicolettis were mas- dian. After harvest the grapes are gently pressed and placed Don’t be afraid to fi re up the barbeque for this one and or ters of their trade by the time they arrived at the château. $15.99 On Sale $12.97 in open top fermenters. Then the combination of juice and enjoy alongside cured cheeses. A stunning value from one Dark saturated ruby in the glass with aromas of dark cherry, grapes are foot tread and basket pressed ready to be placed currant and plum complimented by lifted fl oral, truffl e and Dry ______Sweet of Spain’s underappreciated regions. in old French oak barriques. No fi ning or fi ltering is done herbal scents, this wine has immediate appeal. On the palate Light Bodied ______Full Bodied before bottling. The resulting wine has a rich almost portlike the silky tannins are elegant and refi ned. The fi nish is long richness and opulent black fruit fl avors like pomegranate with cassis, cherry, olive and coff ee notes lingering. Mon- Fans of fi ne (think Chianti De Martino Estate , and raspberry intermingled with blueberry. Taste this wine tagne St-Émilion is regarded as a “satellite appellation” of Classico or Brunello) should venture to Maipo, Chile $12.99 On Sale $10.97 and you will hear Chester’s voice in your head saying life is St-Émilion. While it shares much of St-Émilion’s elegance and the Maremma, Tuscany’s wild southwest- to be enjoyed. quality, this wine comes at a fraction of the price. We loved ern stretches, where a new wave of wine- Dry ______Sweet the approachability of this Bordeaux ready to drink now but it makers off er their own take on the classic Light Bodied ______Full Bodied will also age gracefully over the next 5 years. James Suckling Italian grape . Praised by Robert concurs, rating this wine 91 points - “This shows how well Parker as “one of southern Tuscany’s most Mibal , Spain Since 1934 the De Martino family has farmed and this satellite appellation did in 2015 with lots of blackberry, superb estates”, the Moris Family traces its fermented on the Isla de Maipo (Island of Maipo). $16.99 On Sale $13.97 spice, chocolate and wet earth character. Full and savory. roots (and distinctly non-Italian sounding No longer an Island - this is a cooler-climate site Well done.” Try this lovely Bordeaux with your favorite cuts name!) to 18th Century Spain but rest assured – the heart and Dry ______Sweet than other parts of the Maipo with deep gravel, of beef or roast leg of lamb. soul of this family and its wines are purely Tuscan. Under the ______which owners Marco and Sebastien liken to Pes- Light Bodied Full Bodied watchful eye of Giulio Parenti, Moris Farms has outdone itself sac in Bordeaux. A good comparison especial- in recent with lush yet vibrant Sangiovese-based ly since they are masters of the old Bordeaux The stars were aligned in 2002 when Viberti d’Alba ‘La Gemella’, wines that showcase the savory notes and rich fruit profi le variety Carmenere; being the fi rst to correctly third generation grape growers Miguel of the region. The 2017 Morellino di Scansano is no excep- Piedmont, Italy $16.99 On Sale $13.97 label the variety in 1996. Cabernet too thrives Hornillos and Javier Ballesteros joined tion. Heady aromas of black cherry, tobacco, licorice and in the Maipo and this one is fermented naturally forces with their 100 acres of combined ______leather meld seamlessly with the rustic, yet wonderfully Dry Sweet as well as organically grown. 2018 was a near vineyards in the heart of the Ribera del charming, medium weight palette of concentrated ripe red ______perfect vintage and has been described as “the Duero in north-central Spain. They’re Light Bodied Full Bodied fruits and supple tannins. A touch of Syrah and Merlot are best in 15 years.” Ripe fruit aromatics including avid practitioners of biodynamics in their added for balance. Enjoy with your next plate of mushroom Roses on noses and berries and minerals on the palate blackcurrant, blueberries, and cassis combined vineyards and the exceptional quality risotto, alongside your next charcuterie plate or with hard made this one of our “favorite things” at our most recent with a slight tobacco leaf note. The palate is fresh and fruity, of their fruit is so well-known that the lion’s share of their cheeses like Pecorino. And when the parties start up again, newsletter tasting. This 100% Barbera has a bold bouquet with fi ne tannins, and a complimentary balanced acidity. grapes is sold at top dollar to some of the region’s most prom- don’t be afraid to bring this for your guests. It’s the ultimate of the aforementioned roses and a juicy blueberry and plum Dust off the snow and get to grilling or serve with your fa- inent wineries. However, each year following a meticulous crowd-pleaser. palate with just a touch of anise. The wine starts in stain- vorite charcuterie. squirreling of only 10-15 % of their harvest, they hand craft about 2000 cases of their own estate wines in a humble lit- less steel before being moved into small barriques giving us fi rm, silky tannins and a long fi nish. Vines that are eighty to one hundred twenty years old yield a supreme earthy example of this favor- Some advice about cocktails... ite. Organically farmed, there are no herbicides or The biggest mistake amateur mixologists make is pesticides used in the vineyard, giving us a clean, substituting liquors or liqueurs when following a full-bodied, very concentrated treat. While Neb- recipe. biolo and Dolcetto may be better known grapes in Italy’s northwest, this Barbera is approach- Cocktail recipes are carefully crafted, so able now and priced to be an everyday wine. swapping out one fundamental ingredient can ‘La Gemella’ means twin to honor the wine throw off the entire flavor profile of a drink. maker’s mother Maria. Pair this with game or risotto with truffl es. By the way, James Suckling Unless you’re experimenting for fun or with a agrees, scoring this jewel 91 points. purpose, it’s best to go by the book if you want to ensure your cocktail will Domaine de Fenouillet Ventoux, France taste as it should. $14.99 On Sale $11.97 It’s probably worth heading to Blanchards with your list! Dry ______Sweet Light Bodied ______Full Bodied

Formerly known as Cotes de Ven- toux, the Ventoux wine region is next to Provence in southeastern Rosé All Day withth a twisttwist!! France. The wines are similar to Strawberries, rosé, and mild carbonation yieldd those of the Cotes du Rhone, using the same grape varieties of Gren- a refreshing, barely sweett titipple.pple. The hit of ache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre with often added. The Aperol adds complexity ttoo tthehe drinkdrink tthankshanks mix yields soft, smoky, raspberry fruit, with light tannins and to the liqueur’s bittersweetet orange fl avoravor.. a touch of acidity on the fi nish. Medium-bodied, the plea- INGREDIENTS for 1 Cocktailcktail sure of this wine increases exponentially if left to breathe 2 strawberries, hulled a bit before enjoying. As early as 1902 Fenouillet vineyards 4 oz. rosé wine, chilled were winning international awards for their wines. Now, under the guidance of brothers Patrick and Vincent Soard 1 oz. Aperol - fourth-generation winemakers - the family tradition con- ½ oz. fresh lemon juice tinues. Their dad started the conversion to natural practices Soda water, chilled which culminated in organic certifi cation in the nineties. PREPARATION Based in the village of Beaumes de Venise in the shadow of Muddle the strawberriess in a mixing glass or cocktail Mount Ventoux this impeccable Domaine gives us a love- shaker. Add the rosé, Aperol,perol, and lemon juice, and stir ly balanced that is perfect with grilled or roasted meats or your favorite bowl of mixed greens and grains. to incorporate. Pour intoo a wiwineglass,neglass, aadddd a hhandfulandful of ice cubes, and top with a splash of soda water. Garnish creatively and enjoy! PreMade Cocktails and Cocktails in a Can Blanchards is elevating the cocktail experience with an impressive selection of clean, authentic and quality ingredients! Ready to Drink, Creative and Convenient The perfect choice when you’re looking for an easy beverage to take on the go. Or to treat yourself to a cocktail when your mixology skills and bar cart are lacking? Check out Blanchards’ wide selection!