$40
FRANCE : CHAMPAGNE
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
DAMSON PLUM, BLACKBERRY, WHITE FLOWERS, ROASTED NUTS
It's simply a better crafted sparkling wine than some of the more recognized Champagne brands with much larger marketing budgets. A bargain at $40 and possibly (I dare say) a weekend Champagne.
FARMING : Conventional
PAIRING : Seafood Tower
$10
FRANCE : BORDEAUX
60% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Sémillon, 10% Muscadelle
LIGHT-MED-BODIED, WHITE PEACH, PEAR, GREEN APPLE, CITRUS, PINEAPPLE, MINERAL, GRASS, NO OAK
Dry, refreshing and elegant with bright fruit, citrus, beeswax, and mineral notes. Partial MLF to soften acidity and add body; aged in stainless and bottled early to maintain & maximize fruit flavors. Pairs well with seafood,
pasta, chicken, veal, and pork.
ECOLOGY : Sustainable
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FRANCE : SOUTHWEST
Malbec, Merlot
MED-FULL-BODIED, CASSIS, PLUM, SMOKE, VIOLET, SPICE, OAK
Structured and rich, but very drinkable – with ripe red and dark fruit, accents of sweet spice, smoke, and leather; med(+) chewy tannins, and very pleasant acidity.
ECOLOGY : Sustainable