$33
FRANCE : LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON : CÔTES CATALANES
Grenache
MED-FULL-BODIED, CASSIS, PLUM, BLACK CHERRY, VIOLET, CLOVE, SOME OAK
‘Origines’ is somewhat of an enigma: deep, dark, and structured, it is also a very “feminine,” elegant wine — ethereal, even — with firm tannins and a persistent, fruity finish amidst delicate floral aromatics and gentle acidity.
In any case, it's an undeniably beautiful wine — one with lots of character and personality, exemplary of the region's terroir, and a wonderful pairing for grilled meats and charcuterie.
WINEMAKING : Maceration for 5 days with spontaneous fermentation via native yeasts; aged for 10 months in stainless steel & ⅓ in 500L oak barrels; minimal intervention & low sulfite
ECOLOGY : BIODYNAMIC
PAIRING : Côte de Bœuf (bone-in ribeye)
DRINKING WINDOW : Hold for ~5 years; decant if drinking young
$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