Gran Familia: 100%Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain. Sustainably farmed, fermented in neutral tanks. Very easy-drinking, medium-bodied with dark fruit, soft tannins, restrained alcohol at 12.5%ABV.
Villa Pillo "Cinghalino": Cabernet Franc, Merlot from Toscana, Italia. Medium-bodied, mouthfilling, "house red" in the spirit of a vino di tavola. Spaghetti and meatballs on a Wednesday? Perfect.
Corzano e Paterno: Sangiovese and Canaiolo grapes, organically grown, hand-harvested on a poly-cultural (olive oil, cheese, wine, etc.) farm/winery just outside Florence, Toscana. 18mos. in old French oak barrels adds silky texture, spice. Dave's fresh pasta, sauce, and this wine!
Ercole: Cortese and Chardonnay, sustainably grown in Piemonte, Italia. Fermented in neutral tanks. Crisp and balanced, with green-apple freshness. A one-liter bottle! So... more wine for the table!
Jenni & Sam's Weeknight Winter Wines
Gran Familia Rioja
Villa Pillo Cingalino
Corzano e Paterno Chianti
Ercole Bianco
What We're Drinking Lately
Hand-picked seasonal selections from the shelves that are oh so delicious:
Domaine de la Bergerie- 100% Cabernet Franc, all organically grown on sandy, clay/schist soils in Anjou, Loire Valley, France. Medium-bodied, expressive and aromatic right out of the bottle: cherries, red currants, herbs, no green or underripe notes here.
Laberinto "Arcillas"- A red gem from a single, mountainside vineyard of old vines Pais, all organically grown and hand-harvested in Maule Valley, Chile. Fresh floral, spicy aromatics...Juicy blood orange/cherry fruit. From star winemaker Rafael Tirado. Delightful!
Broc Cellars- 100% Nero D'Avola, organically grown in single vineyard in Mendocino, CA. From star wine maker Chris Brockway. Juicy and dark-fruited with savory undertones, soft acidity and fine tannins. Very food friendly and absolutely delicious.
Montrubi "Black"- 100% Garnacha from Catalonia, Spain. All organically grown, carbonically macerated in neutral tanks. Vibrant crushed berry fruit, soft acidity. Chill-able...
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