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 Anthony Road Dry Riesling, Finger Lakes, New York - The Finger Lakes AVA, established in 1982, is located in Upstate New York, south of Lake Ontario. It encompasses the 11 Finger Lakes, but the vast majority of vineyards are located around lakes Canandaigua, Keuka, Seneca, and Cayuga. Cayuga and Seneca Lakes each have their own AVAs. The Finger Lakes covers 11,000 acres of vineyards and is the largest wine-producing region in New York State, often compared to the German wine regions along the Rhine River. Though a wide and ever-increasing variety of grape varietals are grown, Riesling is the most successful and widespread. The deep lakes in the region help to moderate the local microclimate, with stored heat released from the lakes during the winter, keeping the local climate mild relative to the surrounding areas. Anthony Road was founded in 1990 by Ann and John Martini on their 100 acre property overlooking Seneca Lake. They started with the Martini Vineyard which was originally planted in 1973, with 3 acres of original plantings remaining, but now have 25 acres of vineyards planted in primarily Honeoye silt loam soils. The dry Riesling is fermented in stainless steel and oak barrel and shows aromas of peach, lemon, and honeysuckle, followed by a medium-bodied palate with ripe fruit flavors and finishing with notes of stone fruits. It pairs well with ramen noodles, Pad Thai and peanut sauces.
2022 Vernaccia di San Gamignano, Mormoraia 'Suavis,' Tuscany, Italy - Mormoraia is a farmhouse, hotel and restaurant that was built from an old convent in the San Gamignano hills in the province of Sienna. The property was purchased by Pino Passoni in 1980 and renovated over the next 15 years with Mormoraia wine being launched in 1995. The farm has over 100 hectares of which 30 are planted to vine with soils rich in mineral micronutrients in layers of clay, sand and fossil shells. The vineyards sit at around 300-350 meters, with good temperature ranges, and are certified organic. Vernaccia di san Gamignano is the only white wine to hold DOCG status in Tuscany. The 2022 Vernaccia shows a floral aroma of hawthorn with some underlying apple notes, with medium-full body, balancing acidity and ending with flavors of fall fruits and hints of honeysuckle. It is a great pairing with cooked clam dishes, and lighter pasta fare.
2019 Cahors, Chateau de Haute-Serre 'Cuvee Georges,' Southwest France - Cahors is the de facto home of Malbec, traditionally known as Cot, located about 100 miles east of Bordeaux. It lies equidistant from both the Atlantic coast to the west and the Mediterranean coast to the southeast, making it subject to multiple climatic influences, with warmer and sunnier days than in Bordeaux, as well as less rainfall. The Cahors viticultural area spreads for over 25 miles along a tightly meandering section of the Lot River, to the west of the town of Cahors itself. The Chateau de Haute-Serre stands at an altitude of 300 meters with vineyards on slopes covering about 60 hectares in kimmeridgian clay-limestone soil enriched with blue clay and iron, farmed organically. The Cuvee Georges is 100% Malbec, displaying aromas of morello cherry, blackcurrant, and baking spice, followed by a robust, round palate with silky tannins giving way to flavors of ripe black fruit, dried raspberries, and hints of cacao. A great accompaniment to pork tenderloin, cassoulet, and Brebis or Roquefort cheeses.