file:///.file/id=6571367.8617097474file:///.file/id=6571367.8617097474file:///.file/ id=6571367.8617097474 WHITE Six for $66 | August, 2020 WHITE Here’s our deal for this month; these six red or six whites for $66 plus tax. You can double down and buy two: one of each or two of one, for $121 plus tax. Sorry, no other discounts apply. Akarregi Txiki, Getariako Txakolina, Pays Basque, Bodegas Pardevalles, Albarín, Tierra de Leon, Spain 2019 Spain 2018 100% Hondarribi Zuri 100% Albarin TRADEMARK MINERALITY, LIME & P, SPRITZY Lasalde Elkartea is a big man with giant hands. He LEMON-LIME, TROPICAL, ADDICTIVELY comes from a cattle farming family, but left this AROMATIC tradition to follow his love of the zippy Basque wine. Glimmering with green zestiness and bright fruit, That's not a typo! This is Albarín, not Albariño. this phenomenal value in Txakoli layers the Despite almost being homonyms, these two grapes signature mineral and blazing acidity that we crave are completely unrelated. Still incredibly rare, from these refreshing Basque sensations. And Albarín was on the verge of extinction before its despite all that it has going on, it's remarkably clean revival at the hands of Pardevalles. Medium bodied - like minimalism incarnate in a wine. Everything's and as fun as can be, with exuberantly fresh impeccably balanced, in place, tasteful, and (above aromas, it will have you asking yourself why you've all) very, very tasty! A Wine Authorities exclusive in never had an Albarín before. the US! Serving Suggestion: Oyster & artichoke salad Serving suggestion: Chicken breasts doused in with roast chestnut and field greens. Abalone peri peri citrus-pepper sauce. Shrimp ceviche sashimi. served in an avocado bowl. Domaine la Bouysse, Blanc "B" (Aude-Hauterive), Domaine Pinchinat, "Venus de Pinchinat" Blanc, Languedoc, France, 2019 Provence, France 2019 {organic} 80% Grenache Blanc, 20% Chardonnay {organic} 100% Rolle (Vermentino) FLORAL, GRAPEFRUIT & PEACH SKIN. VERY STONE FRUIT & RIPE CITRUS, HONEYSUCKLE DRY. & GARDENIA, WHITE PEPPER Fresh, crisp, dry and clean, this white is made from Not far from Grenache Blanc's northeastern Rolle, a grape varietal that’s obscure to most Spanish origins, this ripe rendition (w/ a dash of Americans, but essential in southern France and Chardonnay) is fresh, full, and brimming with even southern Italy were it’s known as Vermentino. sunshiny energy. Siblings Martine & Christophe Considered to be one of the greatest white wines make us so happy! We've been working with them with seafood (especially Bouillabaisse), Rolle has for well over a decade to bring the gems of their sauvignon blanc-like tendencies but is less southwestern corner of the Languedoc to the overpowering while still keeping a nice dry edge. Triangle. Another of our favorites from the great organic vineyard Domaine de Pinchinat in Provence. Serving Suggetions: Plump prawns w/ a mango Serving Suggestions: An awesome match with lime marinade & frites w/ aioli. Orange-glazed bouillabaisse or fruits de mer, but any garlicky chicken thighs w/ jalapeno jelly & jasmine rice w/ seafood dish loves this wine. toasted hazelnuts. Companhia das Lezírias, Tejo Branco "Samora", Domaine La Grangette, Piquepoul Noir Rosé Tejo, Portugal 2018 "Picoti Picota", Languedoc, France, 2019 70% Fernão Pires, 30% Arinto {sustainable} 100% Piquepoul Noir JUICY FRUIT, VERY FLORAL, TANGERINE, CITRUS RIPE STRAWBERRY, INTENSELY BLOSSOMY From the southern reaches of Portugal in the FRAGRANCE, MOUTHWATERING ACIDITY recently renamed Tejo region comes this darling Piquepoul Noir, an ancient Mediterranean varietal summer sipper and poolside companion dubbed best known through its lighter skinned mutation "Samora" after the local Samora Correia area. The (typically called Picpoul) was once a much more estate produces what can only be described as prominent force in the world of Rhone and some of the absolute best values around. Peach, Languedoc reds. Traceable to the 1300s, the grape honeydew, tangerine and citrus jump from the is most often now encountered in minuscule glass. Every glass is like a bouquet of fresh flowers percentages via high-end Chateauneuf-du-Pape. and golden fruit. Keep bottles chilled at all times for This exotic rosé, however, offers a rare opportunity emergency wine drinking situations. to experience Piquepoul Noir in monologue-mode, Serving Suggestion: Shrimp boil w/ lots of lemon, showcasing spice and intensely floral aromas. bay leaf, & mango salsa. Summer fruit gaspacho or Serving Suggestion: Monkfish-centric fruit kabobs w/ savory mint sauce. bouillabaisse w/ saffron & fennel. Jerk sweet potato & black bean curry w/ red peppers. https://tesconpol.bandcamp.com RED RED Six for $66 | August, 2020 Here’s our deal for this month; these six red or six whites for $66 plus tax. You can double down and buy two: one of each or two of one, for $121 plus tax. Sorry, no other discounts apply. Lua Cheia em Vinhas Velhas, Douro Tinto Reserva Domaine La Ligiere, Cotes-du-Rhone Rouge, "Andreza", Douro, Portugal 2014 Southern Rhone, France 2017 40% Touriga Nacional, 40% Touriga Franca, 20% {organic} 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Tinto Roriz Mourvedre FIRM PLUM & DRIED MISSION FIG, WISPS OF RED RASPBERRY & CURRANT, TANGY PRUNE, CEDAR & VANILLA VIOLETS Representing a somewhat more modernist slant on Where Vacqueyras, Gigondas, and Beaumes come the classically dark and elegantly rugged unfortified together in the northwestern reaches of the reds of the Douro valley, Lua Cheia's "Andreza" is Mediterranean Vaucluse department, Domaine named for a particularly stunning bend among the Ligière plies its craft, siphoning the sun and the region's otherworldly (and very steep) vineyard- wholesome perfumes of the Provençal countryside scape. The typical purple-black fruit and into breathtaking wines. This Cotes du Rhone is a mouthfilling majesty are still very much in play, but full stop lighter than the estate's profoundly rich the stern structure and dusty earthen tones which Vacqueyras and Gigondas cuvées, but it shares often populate these wines have been resculpted with them a profoundly pretty aromatic mystique into something. and spicy, violet-hued fruit! Serving Suggestion: Red-wine marinated roast Serving Suggestion: Grilled pork chop w/ pork loin w/ garlic, shallots, & white beans. Tender lavender/balsamic glaze & garlic-laden smashed Moroccan stewed goat. potatoes. Seitan gyro w/ lemony cucumber sauce. Mas Codina, Cabernet Sauvignon Roble, Penedes, Domaine la Bouysse, Rouge Hauterive "B", Spain 2017 Languedoc, France, 2018 {organic} 40% Merlot, 33% Pinot Noir, 27% {organic} 50% Merlot, 40% Syrah, 10% Carignan Cabernet Sauvignon BERRY & PLUM PRESERVES, BLACK TEA, PLUM & CASSIS, GRAPHITE-LIKE MINERALITY, SPICY GARRIGUES ENERGETIC We're beyond excited to see this delightful quaffer from Corbieres return at last. Martine Pagès and Not quite a joven alternative to Mas Codina’s her brother Christophe Molinier are the epitome of always beautiful Cabernet cuvée, this youthfully honest, hardworking folks who strive to make the assertive gem is aged in oak for three months – just best vin possible without compromise and long enough to enhance an impression of polish or frequently at bafflingly gentle prices. Rugged and finesse without compromising its vitality. Penedès is demonstratively Mediterranean, "B" exudes best known as Cava country, but like Tarragona to authenticity, integrity, and... deliciousness. Intensely its north, has a longstanding love affair with berryish fruit, black tea, and gentle spice. Yum! Bordelais varieties, and both Cabernet and Merlot do outstanding work here. Txin txin! Serving Suggestion: Juicy grilled sausages on a Serving Suggestion: Kosher Coney Island hot platter w/ mustard, bread, & dipping oil. Stuffed dog. Catalan pizza w/ zucchini, pine nuts, grape leaves w/ pomegranate molasses & allspice. capsicum, & sun-dried tomato. Bodegas Peñalba Lopez, Ribera del Duero Tinto Chateau Le Bergey, Bordeaux Rouge, Bordeaux, "Montecastrillo", Ribera del Duero, Spain, 2017 France 2017 100% Tempranillo {biodynamic} 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% BLACK CHERRY & BOYSENBERRY, Merlot SANDALWOOD & TOBACCO CEDAR, BLACK CHERRY, PEPPER. TANGY, Northern-central Spain’s Ribera del Duero has a RUSTIC & CLASSIC well-earned reputation regarding its outstanding In 2005 Damien Laurent returned to his parents Tempranillo-based reds, but we tend to be winery, a single vineyard chateau his family has impressed with sturdiness that its wines exemplify owned since 1752. He'd had a successful pro ice- rather than how easy they are on the wallet. This hockey career playing for Chamonix until 2002 righteous rendition, however, manages to muster before studying oenology and viticulture like his the concentration that we crave and expect in an wife Lorena. His Chateau Bergey is a fantastic affably juicy, less tannic package that doesn’t overperformer at an everyday price. A classic break the bank. Four months time in French oak Bordeaux based on Cabernet Sauvignon, it's a barrels seals the deal with a supply cedary spice! serious wine that can visit your table regularly. Serving Suggestion: Empanadas w/ ground beaf, lentils, & creamy corn. Grilled flatbread w/ Serving Suggestions: Pork chops topped with caramelized onions & manchego. stuffing, served with skin-on mashed potatoes. .