$78
FRANCE : RHÔNE VALLEY : CÔTE-RÔTIE
Syrah
FULL-BODIED, BLACK FRUIT, VIOLET, EARTH, SMOKE, LEATHER, PEPPER, OAK
A wine as powerful as it is elegant from one of the more understated producers in the appellation. A dedicated and meticulous grower, Bernard Burgaud operates in a traditional style with a Burgundian approach to winemaking. He believes that that blending of his terroirs results in a more complete, balanced wine: his Côte-Rôtie is from average 35 year old vines across all of his holdings. 15-18 months spent in small oak barriques (20% new); unfined and unfiltered.
ECOLOGY: Organic
FOOD PAIRING: Filet Mignon with Truffled Mushroom Ragoût
$15
NEW ZEALAND : MARLBOROUGH
Sauvignon Blanc
LIGHT- BODIED, GRAPEFRUIT, GRASSY, NO OAK
FARMING: Organic
$11
USA : CALIFORNIA : PASO ROBLES
Cabernet Sauvignon
DRY, MEDIUM BODIED, DARK FRUIT, SMOOTH, NEUTRAL OAK
FARMING : Sustainable
PAIRING : Crispy Eggplant Burgers
$12
FRANCE : LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON
Chardonnay
MEDIUM BODIED, ROUND, EASY, WHITE FRUIT, NO OAK
$10
ARGENTINA : MENDOZA
Malbec
MEDIUM-BODIED, DARK FRUIT, BAKING SPICE, SUPPLE, SMOOTH, NO OAK
FARMING : Sustainable
PAIRING : Grilled Romaine Hearts with Figs, Pear, and Manchego