Wine: Organic, $45 - 60
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Chateau Musar Rouge
From the legendary Hochar family, Chateau Musar is a full-bodied and intense wine. Complex mixture of figs, prunes, leather, dark tea, tobacco and black olives with spices on the nose. Ripe black cherries, figs with a hint of chocolate on the palate. Great acidity with smooth tannins. Velvety and long finish. 2000 vintage is more Bordeaux-like in character offering great aging potential but still approachable which makes this ready to drink now.
Bea Montefalco Rosso Vigna San Valentino
From the great Paolo Bea. Chock-full of smoky red fruits, a full spectrum of dried flowers in the nose and a veritable walk through the woods. The tannins are grainy and sweet but not too powerful. Beautiful balance and grace. Winemaking Details: Vinified in Used Barrel, Spontaneous Yeast Fermentation, Unfiltered, Unfined
Lassaigne Blanc de Blanc Champagne
Jacques Lassaigne’s vines mainly consist of Chardonnay, and his blanc de blanc is made entirely of it. The soils in Montgueux are heavy on the limestone – the perfect material for good champagne. This lovely, complex Champagne has a hint of sherry and croissant on the nose, with crisp minerality and a lingering finish that goes on and on This is a special wine, but don't wait for a special occasion, drinking it can make any day special. Winemaking Details: Low SO2 Added, Wild Yeast Fermentation
Erbaluna Barolo Vigna Rocche
Interesting aromas of plum, tobacco and spice. Good ripe fruits. Quite full, brimming with mature fruit and spice, controlled tannins. Great Barolo! Made in the old style. Winemaking Details: Aged in Botti
Paolo Bea Rosso de Veo
One of Italy’s most sought after estates and for good reason. This young vine Sagrantino is medium bodied with beautifully subtle blue and blackberry fruit with wild herbs, flowers, cassis and subtle notes of earthiness.. Paolo Bea has become a bit of a rock star in the natural wine world (if that's possible) and his wines show attention to detail and the touch of a master's hand. ...And you don't have to be a wine geek to appreciate them!
Vinified in Used Barrel
Spontaneous Yeast Fermentation
Unfiltered
Unfined
Vegan
No added sulfites
Luigi Ferrando Carema "Etichetta Nera"
A Barolo by any other name...This is a beautifully crafted expression of Nebbiolo from the very northern reaches of Italy. Still tightly wound, it has a hint of anise and truffle on the nose, followed by bright cherry fruit. It's beginning to show leather and earth which will develop further is it ages. This wine is drinking well now (decant it for an hour or so before drinking), but will be even better in five years. A true gem, and a wine we're proud to carry.
Emidio Pepe Trebbiano d'Abruzzo
These are truly handmade wines in the beautiful and remote hills of Abruzzo. The Trebbiano doles out layers of flavor, floral notes, rose petals, jasmine and a touch of honey. This truly cult wines can age for years to come. Winemaking Details: Wild Yeast Fermentation, Unfiltered, No SO2 Added, Foot Treading