Six for $66 | April, 2021 WHITE Here’s our deal for this month; these six red or six whites for $66 plus tax. You can double down WHITE WHITE and buy two: one of each or two of one, for $125 plus tax. Sorry, no other discounts apply. Adega M. Cordeiro, "Encosta do Vale Galego" Viña Aliaga, “Doscarlos”, Navarra, Spain 2019 Branco, Tejo, Portugal 2019 100% Sauvignon Blanc {sustainable} 45% Fernão Pires, 35% Arinto, 20% Malvasia SUBTLE LIME, PRETTY WATERMELON, LIME & GRAPEFRUIT, CITRUS BLOSSOM & ELEGANT MINERALITY GINGER, NO OAK It's uncommon to find whites with such elegance In some previous vintages, Aliaga's Sauvignon hailing from a hot spot like Portugal's Rio Tejo but Blanc grapes have been harvested very ripe and grapes like Arinto and Fernão Pires are natives of aged in oak barrels, making for a rich but less this sunny region and perfectly adapted to retain distinct wine. More recently, they've turned 180º freshness, even in the face of ever-hotter and made the wine with vibrant, mouthwatering summers. The limestone soil and hilly site of the grapes (conducive to healthy, refreshing acidity) Cordeiro vineyard are a luxury in this largely flat riverbed region. Fun fact: One of the world's largest while ditching the oak. The result is a complex and dinosaur footprint sites was found just a few miles intriguing white that is exotic and comforting at from the vineyard. once. A Wine Authorities exclusive! Serving Suggestion: Salt cod fritters w/ potato, Serving Suggestion: Boiled white asparagus onion, & garlic. Midsummer tomato sandwich: fat drizzled with olive oil & sea salt. White bean soup tomatoes, Duke's mayo, salt on a Martin's potato roll... maybe get some anchovies in there too. with chorizo and piquillo peppers. Domaine La Ligiere, Vaucluse Blanc "Sud Weingut Staffelter Hof, Riesling Dry "Magnus", Absolu", Rhone Valley, France 2019 Mosel, Germany 2019 {organic} 100% Muscat á Petits Grains {organic} 100% Riesling APRICOT & PINEAPPLE, SULTANA, DRY WITH TART PINEAPPLE & ZESTY LIME, CLEAN VIBRANT ACIDITY SLATE, ANGULAR ACIDITY Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, an ancient pan- With no residual sugar to be found, this driest Mediterranean grape with no shortage of clout in offering among the “Wolf Wines” from Staffelter this corner of the Southern Rhone has long been Hof teams with the signature tropical citrus and typecast in sweet wines. Taking a totally different minerality of modern Mosel offerings and does so tact with this cuvée, Ligière follows a decidedly enticingly and accessibly. Named “Magnus” for a non-dessert, dry route here and employs the helpful wolf who lived a millennium ago and fiercely characterful grape as a delicious quaffer. helped the ancestors of Staffelter Hof when they This is an unusually refreshing yet perfumed found themselves with no beast of burden to help example of the original “Muscat." It is, quite literally, ferry stones around (for some reason). Appropriate the granddaddy of Torrontes, and we highly for a wine whose vibrant glimmer makes us want to recommend it to fans of that Argentine grape! howl at the moon! Serving Suggestion: Crab bouillabaisse w/ Serving Suggestion: Smoked haddock & copious rouille (French Mediterranean spicy olive poached egg salad w/ watercress, spinach, lemon oil-infused mayonnaise w/ garlic & saffron). juice, & mustard. Washed rind cheeses of relatively Similarly, spider rolls w/ scallion, masago, & aioli! gentle intensity. Terrabianca, Favorita "Quattro 20" Langhe Bianco, Domaine Pinchinat, "Venus de Pinchinat" Rosé, Piemonte, Italy 2019 Provence, France 2019 (organic} 100% Favorita (Vermentino) {organic} Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault HONEYSUCKLE, TART GREEN APPLE PIE, TOASTED WALNUTS DRY! WHITE CHERRY & CITRUS, FLOWERS Winegrower Giorgio Alpiste names his wines after the parcel of land on which the grapes are grown. Although the vines that yield this wine are grown In the case of "Quattro 20 (Venti)" (or "four winds") within the Cotes de Provence appellation and meet his Favorita vines flourish on the sandy, south- all of the criteria including being the correct facing slopes of his family's farm in the Piemonte varietals, they are planted at the bottom of the hills town of Mango, where refracted sunlight from the which receive the appellation designation. This Ligurian Sea accentuates the grape's natural wine is a stunning value and a rare gem. Most minerality and slightly sharp acidic finish. This similar roses labeled as Cotes de Provence sell for makes it a fantastic wine to pair with rich cheeses $15-$25 in the US, making this one a deal. and pasta dishes dressed with butter and herbs. Serving Suggestion: Classic, rustic paté, ash- Serving Suggestions: Tajarin (hearty egg yolk ripened goat cheese, crusty bread, and pickled pasta) with butter, sage, and white truffles, or veggies provide the perfect match! baked trout with lemon and tarragon. Six for $66 | April, 2021 RED Here’s our deal for this month; these six red or six whites for $66 plus tax. You can double down RED and buy two: one of each or two of one, for $125 plus tax. Sorry, no other discounts apply. Mas de Libian, Cotes-du-Rhone "Bout d'Zan", Quinta do Encontro, Tinto, Bairrada, Portugal Southern Rhone, France, 2019 2015 {biodynamic} 80% Grenache, 20% Syrah 80% Baga, 20% Merlot BLACKBERRY & RASPBERRY, WHITE PEPPER, ROASTED CACAO BLACK CURRANT FRUIT, LIGHT SPICE, This firm but elegantly structured Cotes-du-Rhone INTENSE FLAVORS features many of the hallmarks of the more Baga, the primary grape of Bairrada, is known for famous Gigondas and Cairanne regions on the powerful wines with sometimes tongue-drying opposite banks of the Rhone. Taking its title from tannins. This beauty from Encontro tempers that the childhood nickname of Jean-Pierre Thibon, rustic character with a small addition of Merlot and Libian's patriarch and father to the sisters who fully ripened Baga that accentuates its lush, raisiny currently manage the estate, the "Bout d'Zan" character. Don't be afraid - this is an exquisite wine shares with him a dark and very Mediterranean that tastes twice as expensive and shows what can complexion. Richly ripe but chiseled and focused, happen when wild grapes are in the hands of a this is one of the greatest Rhone values we've skilled winemaker. come across in ages! Serving Suggestion: Kafta kabobs & fattush. Serving Suggestion: This is a big wine that needs Braised venison stew w/ baby potatoes, red some hearty cuisine, heavy on the protein and low onions, minced garlic, & fennel seed. on sweetness. Steak makes sense. Domaine de la Rochette, Touraine Gamay, Loire Bodegas Tempore, Tempranillo "Independent", Valley, France 2019 Aragón, Spain 2019 [3L Bag-in-Box] {sustainable} 100% Gamay {organic} 100% Tempranillo RIPE BLACK FRUITS, PURPLE FLOWERS, FRESH BAKED PASTRY POWERFUL, DEEP, WARM. BERRY FLAVORS & A newer arrival from François LeClair and his son VANILLA. Vincent continues their tradition of producing If you’re on the hunt for a wine that’s both rich and wines with unrivaled freshness. These thirty-five easy-drinking, balanced and bold look no further. year old Gamay vines, combined with Vincent’s It’s bold, purple color precedes a face-full of sweet use of partial carbonic maceration and shunning red and black berry aromas, followed up by rich of sulfites, come together to create a cuveé that is fruit flavors, hints of pepper, and bold tannins. replete with violets and ripe black raspberries. A Organic, full of character, yet still accessible- what smattering of black pepper, sweet baking spices, more could you ask for? Bodegas Tempore and fennel pollen finish off the bouquet. This delivers big as usual. bottle will be gone before you know it. Serving Suggestion: Spanakopita. Cedar plank Serving Suggestion: Spanish clay pot stew of salmon w/ brown sugar-dijon mustard glaze. beef, rice, chickpeas, cabbage & potatoes. Turkey sandwich at lunch after spending the Longaniza- pork sausage w/ cinnamon, aniseed, morning working in the garden. garlic, nutmeg, & paprika. Chateau Moulin de Mallet, Bordeaux Rouge, Encostas do Douro, Palestra Tinto, Douro, Bordeaux, France 2018 Portugal, 2015 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc 40% Tinta Franca, 40% Tinta Roriz, 20% Tinta FORESTY BLACKBERRY & RED-FLESHED Barroca PLUM, ROASTED CACAO, SAVORY HERB Hailing from the southeasternmost reaches of the LUSH FRUIT, PLUM & RASPBERRY FRUIT, sprawling viticultural kingdom broadly known as TASTY Bordeaux, this astonishingly generous, captivating Fermented using only indigenous yeasts and in value is a bit like mana from the heavens for those stainless steel tank as well as traditional stone of us who don’t drink distinctive, assertive Claret as lagares, the Palestra is a true stunning value. This often as we’d like because of how expensive it’s winery is located in the tiny sub region of Baixo- become. Predominantly Merlot and showing the Corgo where they farm 22 hectares. This red blend chocolatey, coffee-like qualities that beautiful is made from traditional Porto grapes, in a dry, full- Bordeaux Merlot famously does, this broad bodied style. This sensational blend is lush and shouldered, confident cuvée invites us to hang out ripe with plum and raspberry fruits, not oaky, but as often as we like, palling around with our rich and tasty. weeknight whims or weekend grillings may dictate. So good! Serving Suggestion: Best with grilled meats or Serving Suggestion: Beef Bourguignon or savory, earthy dishes, like grilled portobello Burgers & fries. Mashed potatoes w/ shiitake mushrooms with lentils. mushroom gravy & scallions..