$20
South Africa : Stellenbosch : Polkadraai Hills
Syrah, Pinotage, Malbec
MED-FULL-BODIED, RASPBERRY, RED PLUM, EARTH, GAME, SMOKE, USED OAK
KFW is proud to produce Khayelitsha’s first ever fine wines, sowing the seeds of drinking awesome wine in historically underrepresented neighbourhoods. Bold and structured, with polished tannin and a nice line of acidity, their red blend is a barrel selection of 60% Syrah, 20% Malbec, and 20% semi-carbonic Pinotage, which adds a nice pop of brightness and fruit to the mix.
ECOLOGY: Sustainable
PAIRING: Beef Bobotie (spiced minced meat with an egg-based topping)
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NEW ZEALAND : AUCKLAND
Pinot Noir
MEDIUM-LIGHT-BODIED, RASPBERRY, STRAWBERRY, FLORAL, SPICE, OAK
A very light and refreshing style of pinot from winemaker Michael Brajkovich, who was New Zealand’s first Master of Wine (MW). Fresh, light, and dry, with a vibrant edge and nice hint of chalky tannins — the palate is lightweight yet fruity with a lick of oak spice and angular acidity.
*Sustainable
$35
WASHINGTON : COLUMBIA VALLEY
Cabernet Sauvignon
FULL-BODIED, DARK FRUIT, HERBAL, ESPRESSO, CASSIS, VIOLET, OAK
Classically Cabernet! Layers of bittersweet chocolate, espresso, barrel spice, and bright cherry are well-balanced by significant dusty tannins and a persistent finish in this precise and focused wine from Washington State.
FARMING : Sustainable
PAIRING : Dry Rubbed Grilled Ribeye Steak
$25
France : Loire : Touraine : Azay-le-Rideau
Gamay, Old Vine Grolleau, Cab Franc, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc
LIGHT-MEDIUM BODIED, GLOU-GLOU, RED CURRANT, BRIGHT, JUICY, NO OAK
Fresh, fruity, and fragrant. Made in the ‘glou-glou’ style (French for ‘glug glug’), this easy drinking quaffer delivers on many levels. Carbonic maceration gives it a slight Coca-Cola funkiness, a calling-card for natural reds. Dark red and blue fruits shine with underlying acidity. Chill it and enjoy!
*Biodynamic
$21
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FRANCE : PROVENCE
42% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Carignan
MEDIUM BODIED, RED FRUIT, FRESH, LICORICE, NO OAK
This is a robust wine with firm tannins and darker fruit notes. The nose gives Irish Breakfast tea notes with some earthiness. Darker fruit notes of plum and black cherries round out the finish.
ECOLOGY: Organic
FOOD PAIRING: Veal & Hard Cheeses
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FRANCE : LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON : CÔTES CATALNES
Carignan
MED-BODIED, SEMI-CARBONIC, BLACK FRUIT, BLUE FRUIT, SPICE, GAME, PENCIL SHAVING, CHILL-ABLE, NO OAK
AGRICULTURE : Certified Organic
$13
Italy : Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
Montepulciano
MEDIUM-BODIED, DARK FRUIT, SUPPLE TANNIN, BAKING SPICES, NO OAK
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CROATIA : DALMATIA
Plavina
MEDIUM BODIED, DARK FRUIT, MEDIUM TANNIN, SMOKY, FRESH, NO OAK
$11
South Africa : Western Cape
Cabernet Sauvignon
FULL-BODIED, DARK FRUIT, RIPE, TOASTY, COCOA, OAK
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UNITED STATES : CALIFORNIA
Cabernet Sauvignon
MED-FULL-BODIED, RED FRUIT, PLUM, STRAWBERRY JAM, SPICE, OAK
FARMING : Organic
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ITALY : TUSCANY
Sangiovese (90%), Merlot (10%)
FULL-BODIED, BLUEBERRY PLUM, BLACK CHERRY, EARTH, SMOKE, OAK
A super Tuscan-style wine made from mostly Sangiovese and about 10% Merlot; the freshness and acidity from the first is nicely balanced by the softness of the second and the wine’s fine, polished tannins. Aged for 10-14 months in French Allier barriques and 5-6 months in bottle.
ECOLOGY : Sustainable
PAIR WITH : Slow Cooker Pot Roast
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CHILE : CENTRAL VALLEY
Malbec
FULL-BODIED, BLACK CHERRY, BLACKBERRY JAM, PLUM, OAK
Approachable yet structured, this classic Chilean Malbec has lots of beautifully intense red fruit flavors followed by a dash black pepper and light touches of oak-derived notes like vanilla and chocolate.
ECOLOGY: Conventional
*Kosher
$23
$26
CALIFORNIA : NAPA VALLEY
Cabernet Sauvignon
DRY, FULL BODIED, BLACK FRUIT, WARM SPICES, OAK PRESENT
Black fruits excite the front palate with notes of currant, plum, and blackberry. Subtle spice notes of cedar and sandalwood carry on the mid-palate with added notes of coffee. Incredible length and persistent finish.
ECOLOGY: Sustainable
FOOD PAIRING: Lamb & Beef
$38
Israel : Judean Hills
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
FULL BODIED, DARK FRUIT, COCOA, SMOKY, ELEGANT, OAK PRESENT
Aged in French oak for 12 months, this robust wine has plenty of black fruit and herbal notes on its rich nose, in addition to the earthiness. There is some smoky oak to the dark fruit backed by a bold tannic structure.
Sustainable
Kosher
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$27
Australia : Western Australia :
Margaret River
Cabernet Sauvignon
FULL-BODIED, BLUE/BLACK FRUIT, COCOA, SMOKY, VIOLETS, NEW OAK
A deep flavored and intense wine with abundant ripe plums, currants, and licorice. Balanced with touches of tobacco and chocolate. The tight, gravelly tannins provide length and shape to the palate. Long, elegant finish.
Conventional
$23
PORTUGAL : ALTENEJO : PORTALEGRE
Grand Noir de la Calmette, Alicante Bouschet, Trincadeira, Castelão, Aragónez, Arinto, Fernão Pires
MED-BODIED, STRAWBERRY, BLACK CHERRY, ORANGE PEEL, LICORICE, EARTH, USED OAK
The complex, elegant, and even — dare we say it — Burgundian (??) wines of Vitor Claro and Rita Ferreira at Dominó Winery come from a small, old vine vineyard of co-planted varietals in the Portalegre district of Alentejo, which is known for its uniquely cool climate in an otherwise warm region. ‘Salão Frio’ is their first — and, to date, most important — wine. A true pleasure to drink, it pairs well with a remarkable range of flavors, and is blessedly only about 11% alcohol (because just one glass is certainly not enough).ECOLOGY: Sustainable
FOOD PAIRING: Thanksgiving
*Low Sulfites
$24
NEW YORK : FINGER LAKES : KEUKA LAKE
90% Chancellor, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
MED-FULL-BODIED, SOFT, VELVETY, RED FRUIT, BLACK FRUIT, SPICE, EVERYDAY DRINKING, LOW TANNIN, FRENCH OAK
FARMING : Sustainable
WINEMAKING : Vegan
PAIRING : Vegetable Lasagna
$32
CALIFORNIA : SONOMA VALLEY
Cabernet Sauvignon
FULL-BODIED, RASPBERRY, BLACK PLUM, CHERRY COLA, COCOA DUST, CEDAR, OAK
Elegant and concentrated, ‘Rassi’ is a remarkably well-made and well-balanced Cabernet for such an affordable price-point — with lush, dark and jammy fruit; plush, ultra-fine tannins; and a long-lasting finish which highlights subtle, oak-derived flavors, including cedar, cocoa, and hints of vanilla and brioche.
ECOLOGY : Sustainable
PAIRING : Beef Tenderloin with Blackberry Dressing