WHITES & SPARKLING
TUNELLA 2022 Sauvignon Blanc | Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
Vivacious, bright straw jaune with distinct greenish highlights. Intense, persistent typical bouquet of this variety. The nez is heralded by aromas of great intensity and elegance with typical vert sensations of sage and tomato leaf, blending with fruity, more delicate notes (melon and jaune pepper), closing with a long aromatic persistence.
Fun Fact: The Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC winemaking region dates back to Roman times. Today, you can find international and local varieties growing side-by-side including Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Pinot Grigio. Vines do very well when planted on the Colli (aka hills) which are protected by the Alps to the North and exposed to gentle sea breezes to the South.
BOOKER VINEYARD OUIBLÉ 2017 Red Blend, Paso Robles, California
Based on 56% Grenache, 22% Mourvèdre, 22% Syrah, brought up in 50% neutral barrels, its vivid purple color is followed by a full-bodied, powerful, yet elegant red that has a great nose of cassis, blackberries, white flowers, leafy herbs, and hints of pepper. It packs some muscle yet stays flawlessly balanced.
SOLITUDE 2020 Chardonnay / Napa Valley, California
A classic Chardonnay aged in oak and a creamy flavor from malolactic fermentation, this wine has balanced acidy with a bright finish. Prepare for an alluring floral aroma of honeysuckle, citrus, and pineapple on the nose with fig, apricot, and melon on the palate.
Fun Fact: Over the years, Solitude has developed a reputation for consistency and value and is another fine release from the Dreyer Family of Wines.
MAISON WILLM 2021 Pinot Gris | Alcase, France
The 2021 Pinot Gris Reserve from Gualtallary, Uco Valley, was 50% aged for six months in barrels. A greenish jaune in hue. This has a bold nez of intense citrus aromas and hints or pear. It's moderately fatty in the bouche with vivid flavor and concertation thanks to the region as well as accomplished freshness.
Fun Facts: Willm is a co-op and has300 growers, all paid based on the quality of their grapes since 1896. Maison Willm tends to be a phenomenal value and this wine is no different!
DUNHAM CELLARS 2022 Sauvignon Blanc | Columbia Valley, Washington
The 2022 vintage opens with aromas of gooseberry, grapefruit, white nectarine, and lime zest. The delicious and layered palate begins with hints of key lime and Anjou pear that lead into additional flavors of guava and lychee. Crisp, clean acidity highlights the fruit notes while a wet stone minerality glides across the satisfying finish.
Fun Facts: You’ve probably thought of Washington as a place where the sun doesn’t shine, but that couldn’t be any further from the truth! The eastern side of the state receives about 300 days of sunshine a year. Compare that to the Napa Valley, which receives about 260 days/year, and you have a region that alows for a long, consistent growing season.
LUCHETTI BIRBACCIÓ DEI CASTELLI DI JESI CLASSICO 2022 Verdicchio, Marche region, Italy
A dry white wine known for producing crisp, aromatic wines with a medium body and common characteristics of green apple, citrus, and almond.
JORDAN 2018 Chardonnay, Sonoma County, California
A vintage defined by its crispness, vibrancy and freshness. Pretty aromas of honeysuckle, lemon blossom and Fuji apple spring from the glass. The palate boasts bright, lively layers of citrus with a hint of oak and creaminess from careful barrel aging and batonnage. Flavors of kumquat, lemon and Fuji apple linger in the juicy, mouthwatering finish.
MIONETTO PROSECCO BRUT Glera, Treviso Doc, Italy
Fresh and vibrant, this classic Prosecco is exactly what we are all looking for: freshness, fun and fruitiness. Ample apple and lemon notes with a touch of white flower define the nose. These lead to a zippy palate that directly translates from the nose with loads of fresh apples and a touch of minerality.
REDS
FULLERTON WINES THREE OTTERS 2022 Pinot Noir | Willamette Valley, Oregon
Light ruby-red. Aromas of fresh red berries, cologne, autumn leaves, crushed rock, and pungent moss lead. A soft palate follows packing plenty of flavor into each sip. Strawberry, raspberry and cherry are accented by tanned leather, fines herbes, and cinnamon.
Fun Fact: The Fullerton love of otters runs deep! When you raise a glass of Three Otters Pinot Noir, know that you are also helping organizations that protect these beautiful animals and their habitat in the Pacific Northwest.
DUNHAM CELLARS THREE LEGGED RED 2021 Red Blend | Walla Walla, Washington
Featuring a blend of Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah, from their estate vineyards and aged in the same barrels in which they age their finest Cabernet, Merlot, and Syrah, this beautiful blend shows notes of vanilla, coconut, cherry and berry followed by ripe, plump cherry, and raspberry flavors. The oak plays a prominent part in the show here and there's lots of enjoyment to be had here.
Fun Fact: Meet Port, the three-legged inspiration for this wine’s namesake. After being attacked by another dog as a young puppy, the owners rescued and immediately loved this animal, who has more legs on his “port” side.
CASTORO CELLARS 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon / Paso Robles, California
Sourced from our organically certified Whale Rock Vineyard, these grapes get a lot of sunshine for full ripening and flavor development. The fruit loves the warm days and cool nights that run through the growing season. Our Cabernet Sauvignon is packed with black fruit and raspberry flavors framed by mocha nuances from both American and French oak. This broad-shouldered Cabernet Sauvignon is ready to drink now, but also has formidable aging potential.
Fun Fact: Castoro Cellars currently has over 1,400 acres of Estate vineyards, which are certified organic by CCOF and all the vineyards are SIP Certified.
BAGUERI 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon / Primorska, Slovenia
This wine is deep ruby red with a purple reflection with aromas of blackcurrant, plum marmalade, cocoa, chocolate, and mint. Velvety and rich on the palate, its sweet tannins create the aroma of vanilla to make an extremely harmonious and complex wine.
Fun Fact: The Brda region is a magical part of western Slovenia, nestled halfway between the Alps and the Adriatic Sea. Due to the hilly landscape and demanding steep slopes, the vineyards are terraced and often require manual cultivation, but in the end these conditions produce wines of outstanding quality, perfectly depicting the story of their origin.
TENUTA DI CAPRAIA 2020 Chianti Classico / Tuscany, Italy
10% Canaiolo and Colorino 90% Sangiovese with excellent complexity and structure. It has a red color with violet hues. Intense nose rich in fruity, winy aromas. Accompanied by a pleasant fruity cherry component, the fresh note is particularly remarkable and balanced with hints of lively tannins, which are perfectly integrated with the wine’s extract components.
ZENI LUGANA COSTACAGO ROSSO VERONESE 2018 Red Blend, Verona, Italy
This wine derives its particular character from the use of the ‘double fermentation technique’ that enriches it with greater body and intensity. Corvina and Corvinone grapes with a small percentage of cabernet and merlot that adds strength and elegance to this wine.