2015 Chartogne-Taillet Extra Brut “Les Orizeaux“:
“These three single vineyard, mono varietal cuvees are hard to find but if you manage to locate a bottle, grab it, pay and run.” –thevinguard.com
Dream Pairing: Lobster Mac & Cheese
$104.99
Mullineux Straw Wine
This luscious dessert wine is made from raisinated 38-40+ yr old Chenin Blanc from Swartland. Elements of honey, candied ginger, apricot marmalade, & orange flower water.
This wine will compliment a festive cheese board or lemon chiffon cake.
569 cases made.
Samuel Louis Smith Sandstone Terrace Syrah
This surprising cool-climate Syrah is coming from the Santa Cruz Mountains. It is incredibly reminiscent of Cote Rotie in its wild and savory nature with tart dark fruits and florals of lavender and lilac. Organic and minimal-intervention with only 6 barrels made.
Pair with roasted leg of lamb and root vegetables seasoned with rosemary.
Analemma Mosier Hills Mencia
The Mencia grape originally hails from Galicia in Spain, but we have stumbled upon this super cool and rare expression from the Columbia Gorge! This bottling is very structured with tight tannins. But is all about purity of fruit with crushed blueberry & marionberry, violets, & cracked black pepper.
Grilled venison tenderloin with blackberry sauce would mirror this Mencia beautifully.
Only 147 cases made.
Laherte “Ultradition” Champagne Brut Rose
We (Ivars & myself) have a thing for varietal Pinot Meunier at the shop. So, this is like our liquid candy. This rockstar small producer practices organic and biodynamic viticulture. The elegance of this Champagne happens to be super approachable for a cornucopia of Autumn fare.
Notes of raspberry lollipop, sweet herbs, & liqueur de rose will sing with a dish like pumpkin ravioli with sage and parmesan.