Wine: Sustainable, $45 - 60
Results
Ada Nada Barbaresco Chichin
This is a beautifully-aged, ready to drink Barbaresco. Elegant, lingering on the palate and spicy with hints of ripe fruit on the nose; full-bodied with sweet tannins and long finish. A great opportunity to experience a Barbaresco at its peak.
Shafer Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay
Shafer has long been leaders in sustainable agriculture and environmentally-friendly practices, and were the first winery in the world to rely solely on solar energy. Their Chardonnay strikes a nice balance between European and Californian styles. A restrained use of oak, the absence of malolactic fermentation and use of natural yeast work together to let the pure, cool climate Carneros fruit shine through. Melon, honeysuckle, apricot, pineapple and flint all held together with bright acidity and nice balance Winemaking Details: Aged in New French Oak Barrels , Natural Yeast
Defaix Chablis Vaillons
This is a rare opportunity to try one of the coolest things in wine—properly-aged Chablis. This wine comes to us directly from the Domaine, and is at that point in its life where it shows layers of mineral and complexity that is hidden in its youth. The Defaix family has been making wine in Chablis for 250 years and own land in three Chablis Premier Cru vineyards: Vaillons, Les Lys, and Cote de Lechet where the vines average 38 years of age. They only use natural yeasts, and the elevage takes place for 18 months in stainless steel, with monthly stirring of the lees.
Shafer Merlot
Shafer is one of the most admired wineries in the United States. Winemaker Elias Fernandez (a second-generation Mexican-American, and a true success story) is relentless in his attention to detail. Shafer has long been leaders in sustainable agriculture and environmentally-friendly practices, and were the first winery in the world to rely solely on solar energy.Their Merlot is classic California in the best sense. Full-bodied and structured with healthy tannins wrapped around a core of ripe black fruit and a healthy bit of oak.
La Torre Brunello di Montalcino
This is a fantastic Brunello. Beautifully balanced, and drinking very well right now. This is made in a classic style, with silky tannins, plenty of rich fruit, and just a touch of oak. This is the real deal!
Le Ragose Amarone della Valpolicella
This is a classic, beautifully made Amarone. It isn't as thick and cloying as many of these wines can be with a nice backbone of acidity to balance the rich, ripe fruit. That said, it's still a powerful, intense wine with concentrated black cherry fruit and a long, long finish. Winemaking Details: Following harvest the grapes are laid out in single layers in small wooden boxes where they will slowly dry until January or February.