$62
FRANCE : CHAMPAGNE
Chardonnay
MEDIUM-FULL BODIED, LEMON, YELLOW APPLE, TOAST, NO OAK
Leflaive’s NV Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs is derived from Grauves, a premier cru in the Côtes des Blancs. This is a beautifully textured Champagne — fleshly and charming, with lively acid and a nice balance between dryness and fruit.
FARMING : Conventional
PAIRING : Caviar or Macaroni and Cheese
$64
FRANCE : CHAMPAGNE : NV
Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
FULL BODIED, BREAD DOUGH, VANILLA, ORCHARD FRUIT, CRISP, SOME OAK
There is plenty of finesse in the smooth-texture non-vintage Clicquot offering. The palate evokes flavors of apricot, peach, vanilla pastry, and minerality. Racy with a snappy finish and elegant, yet unpretentious.
ECOLOGY : Conventional
PAIR WITH : Fish & Poultry
$21
ITALY: Piedmont
Chardonnay
MEDIUM BODIED, PINEAPPLE, CITRUS, ACACIA, MINERAL, ZESTY. NO OAK
FARMING: Conventional
PAIRING: Dover Sole
$11
PORTUGAL : VIINHO VERDE : MINHO
Loureiro, Trajadura and Arinto
LIGHT-BODIED, REFRESHING, LOW ABV, MOSTLY DRY W/ TOUCH OF SWEETNESS, SPRITZY, TROPICAL FRUIT, FLORAL, NO OAK
ABV : 9.5%
RS : 12.6 g/L
WINEMAKING : Hand picked in small bins. Chilling, crushing and then a soft pressing. Fermentation in stainless steel with temperature control. Unoaked.
FARMING : Conventional
PAIRING : Sushi (or use as a cocktail wine!)
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SPAIN : ARAGÓN : CAMPO DE BORJA
Macabeo
LIGHT-MED-BODIED, CITRUS, WHITE PEACH, FLORAL, NO OAK
For those unfamiliar with the wonders of Macabeo (only the most important white grape of the Rioja region), let this box be your introduction! Young, fresh, and crisp, it’s also got enough texture and character to stand up to a variety of foods — especially salads, seafoods, and all different types of hors d'oeuvres. You’re welcome.$12
$33
FRANCE : LOIRE VALLEY : AUVERGNE
Gewürtzraminer, Sylvaner, Grenache Gris, Ugni Blanc
MED-BODIED, FLORAL, CITRUS, TEA, GINGER, PEACH, MINERAL, FUNK, NO OAK
Vivanterre (“living earth”) is the ambitious and hugely successful endeavor of natural winemaker Patrick Bouju, fashion designer Rosie Assoulin, and sommelier Cedric Nicaise of Eleven Madison Park. To be honest, we’re pretty excited to have gotten our hands on just a few bottles of the highly-anticipated 2020 Orange Contact SGS, and gently suggest that you snap it up while it lasts. :)
ECOLOGY: Organic
FOOD PAIRING: Taco Tuesday
*No Added Sulfites
$38
AUSTRIA : WACHAU
Riesling
MED-BODIED, DRY, APRICOT, WHITE PEACH, CITRUS, HONEY, FLINT, SOME OAK
This remarkably fresh, refined Riesling from Franz Hirtzberger (one of the most important producers in the Wachau Valley) is solidly medium-bodied, and fruity but clean -- with lots of fleshy white and tropical fruit alongside flinty mineral notes, sweet honey and spice, and lively acidity.
WINEMAKING : Fermentation in steel with native yeasts; aged in large foudre
FARMING : Sustainable; from predominantly younger vines in terraced, single vineyards
PAIRING : Sesame Ginger Grilled Tuna Steak
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$21
GERMANY : RHEINHESSEN-PFALZ : BAD DURKEIM
Riesling, Weissburgunder, Muskateller, Muller-Thurgau
LIGHT-BODIED, DRY, LIGHTLY SPARKLING, GREEN APPLE, PEACH, LEMON-LIME, LYCHEE, STONE, ELDERFLOWER, LEES, NO OAK
WINEMAKING: Natural / low-intervention; fermented with indigenous yeast; aged 7 months on lees in stainless steel; no fining or filtering; no added sulfur. Charmat-method with a persistent spritz;
FARMING : Certified Organic Organic & Biodynamic
PAIRING : Picnics on The Great Lawn
$14
GERMANY: Rheinhessen
Muller-Thurgau
LIGHT- MEDIUM BODIED, PINEAPPLE, APRICOT, SALTY LESSY, NO OAK
FARMING: Conventional
PAIRING: Loaded Baked Potato
$21
$17
NEW YORK : HUDSON VALLEY
Seyval Blanc, Vignoles
LIGHT-BODIED, DRY, CITRUS, APRICOT, WHITE PEACH, FRESH, CLEAN, NO OAK
ECOLOGY : Sustainable, Vegan
$34
NEW YORK : HUDSON VALLEY
Chardonnay
MED-BODIED, DRY, CHAMPAGNE METHOD, LEES, CRISP GREEN APPLE, LEMON BRIOCHE, OAK
Farming : Sustainable; Estate Grown
Winemaking : Traditional / Champagne Method; Lees Ageing
Pairing : Plateau de Fruits de Mer (Shellfish Platter)
$21
GREECE : CRETE
Malvasia di Candia; Vilana
LIGHT-BODIED, RIPE PEACH, PEAR, JASMINE, SALINE, NO OAK
From a family-owned winery in Crete, "Semissis" (meaning "ancient gold coin") is a blend of two aromatic white grapes, Malvazia and Vilana. Malvazia has an intensely fruity character and the Vilana, which is extremely rare, is referred to as the Queen or Riesling of Cretan white varietals bringing high acidity and floral aromatics. After fermentation in stainless, the wine stays on the lees for 4 months before bottling. Floral, bright, and elegant!
Farming : Organic, Biodynamic
Winemaking : Low intervention
Pairing : Branzino
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Croatia: Dalmatia
Bogdanusa, Posip, Marastina, Prc
DRY, MEDIUM BODIED, ORCHARD FRUIT, CRISP, LIVELY, BRIGHT
$24
ARMENIA : VAYOTS DZOR
Voskehat
MED-BODIED, CITRUS, ORCHARD & STONE FRUIT, HERBAL, SALINE, NO OAK
WINEMAKING : 100% Voskehat; 50 year old ungrafted vines grown in volcanic rock at 5,000 feet above sea level. Stainless steel vinification.
FARMING : Sustainable
PAIRING : Armenian Stuffed Eggplant (Imam Bayildi)