Wines of the Week
Each week, we select a few wines from our shop for a 10% discount and some spotlight as to why we think they're so great!
2022 I Clivi 'Nomi' Brut Nature, Friuli Colli Orientali, Italy - Friuli, located in northeast Italy, is known for stunning white wines, though there are also some underrated reds. The wines of I Clivi are all organically farmed from 60 to 80 year old vines in mostly sandstone marl soil and are among the very finest wines in the region, with Ferdinando and Mario Zanusso meticulously managing the vineyards and crafting the wine. The Nomi Brut Nature is made from 100% Ribolla Gialla that develops its sparkling quality in the vat from the retained CO2 that is produced from the alcoholic fermentation of the must, which differs from traditional charmat method (as in Prosecco) because this takes place on the first fermentation. It displays a fresh and delicious nose of apple and pear, complemented by floral undertones, followed by a clean and lifted palate with a hint of glycerol sweetness, counterbalanced by the varietal's typical salinity, finishing with lingering floral tones. Try it with baked white fish, or light, olive oil based pasta dishes.
2022 Palivou Estate 'Anemos' Agiorgitiko, Peloponnese, Greece - The Peloponnese Peninsula is a large landform on the southern edge of continental Greece. Covered in mountains, rugged plateaus and valleys, the area has an abundance of meso-climates and terroirs suitable for premium viticulture. The modern Peloponnese wine industry began to grow following the end of World War II, and today is one of the most productive in Greece, containing 7 PDO level appellations and 17 regional appellations. Palivou Estate is a multi generational family estate in the ancient Nemea region. The modern estate was started in the early 1990s and are certified organic, also utilizing biodynamic practices. Anemos Red is made from 100% Agiorgitiko (Saint George), sourced from vineyards composed of calcareous soils at an elevation of 420 meters, and aged in steel tank, resulting in a youthful, more fruit-forward expression of the grape varietal. It shows intense fruity and clean aromas of cherries, strawberries, and gooseberries, followed by a silky mouthfeel with more fresh red berry flavors coming through on the finish. A great accompaniment to cured meats, sausage, spicy sauces, and soft goat cheeses.
2019 Pomerol, Chateau de Valois, Bordeaux, France - Pomerol is one of Bordeaux's most respected names, producing some of the most sought after, and expensive, wines in the world. Merlot is the dominant grape, with Cabernet Franc having some presence. Pomerol is located in the east of the Bordeaux region, near Saint-Emilion, in the area known as Libournais, with the town of Libourne sitting just south of Pomerol. While most appellations are named after a town or village within their boundaries, Pomerol has no such focal point. It is an unchanging 800 hectare gravel bank which rises and falls by only 20 meters, and totals only 792 hectares, with sandier soils lying in the south and west of the appellation, and heavier, more clay soils in the east. Chateau de Valois was created in 1862, after the dismantling Figeac, taking its present name in 1886. Frederic Leydat runs Chateau Valois, and Chateau Leydat-Valentin, both his family's estates, and has been certified organic since 2015. The fermentations happen naturally in tank, followed by aging on the lees in oak barrels without any racking, fining, or filtration. The wine is 73% Merlot and 27% Cabernet Franc from sandy, fine gravel, and iron-rich soil. The 2019 shows aromas of bright red cherry fruit, with hints of pipe tobacco, mint, and hints of dried herbs, followed by a silky, mid-weight body, fine tannic structure, with darker fruits emerging such as blackberry puree, and hints of warm earth coming through on the finish. A great accompaniment to roasted game, lamb stew, and Camembert or Chaumes cheeses.