Amazing

Last weekend's wine event was truly fantastic! It was wonderful to witness such a turnout of wine enthusiasts eager to indulge in tastings. The weather couldn't have been more cooperative, setting the perfect tone for what felt like the inaugural day of summer. Amidst plentiful wine and engaging conversations, many of you discovered newfound favorites destined to grace tables in the coming months. The event received high praise for its exceptional selection of wines, tasty passed snacks and generous discounts. Some feedback we received was the suggestion for bar tables, noted. Thanks to our staff and the educators who came out and helped make this such a success.

Mark your calendars - our Fall Tasting will be October 19th!

Below are the selection of wines tasted with notes and pricing. If you are interested in purchasing, please be in touch.

Table Elliott

1 - 2020 Shaya Habis   $35

Made of 100% organic, old vine (up to 95 years old) Verdejo in Rueda, Spain. The estate grown grapes are hand-harvested and pressed to neutral French oak barrels where it ferments and ages for seven months. The estate grown grapes are hand-harvested and pressed to neutral French oak barrels where it ferments and ages for seven months. Golden color with bold aromas of ripe pears, peaches and notes of lemon peel. Pronounced minerality from the old vines and toasted notes from the oak aging make this Verdejo truly spectacular.

2 - 2023 Domaine Fondreche Rose    $20       

This rose is a blend of organically grown Cinsault (50%), Syrah (20%), Grenache (20%) and Mourvedre (10%) in Ventoux, France. The grapes are pressed under nitrogen which eliminates the need for sulphites in the winemaking process. Beautifully intense notes of melon, tangerine and citrus with a roundness that is tied up nicely with a strong mineral finish.

3 - 2022 Domaine Michel Goubard et Fils Bourgogne Rouge Mont Avril        $27       

Made of sustainably grown Pinot Noir in Cote Chalonnaise region of Burgundy, France. Aged in cement tanks for 12 months this wine offers plenty of bright, cherry fruit on the nose, and soft, supple tannins on the palate.

4 - 2022 Jeff Carrel Les Darons Languedoc  $17

Made of organically grown Grenache (70%), Syrah (25%), and Carignan (5%) in Languedoc, France. The Grenache and Syrah are vinified together and then blended with the Carignan where they all age in cement tanks before bottling. Packed with dark fruit aromas and delicious spices, the wine’s mineral streak maintains a tension and balance to the denser fruit. Silky mature tannins round out the palate.

Table Ben

1 - 2021 Tremat Vinell Frizzante  $28

This is the kind of 'col fondo' Prosecco that the locals normally keep for themselves. Unfined, unfiltered, no added sulfites, clean dry and beautiful. We will talk about the names of the grapes in person. Pronunciation party! Organic.

2 - 2022 Kobal Roots Sauvignon Blanc $28

Slovenia may sound strange but it's a quick hike from Italy and has a longer wine heritage. Steely, balanced tropical notes, minerality and mouthwatering acidity. Organic.

3 - 2021 Tibaldi Barbera d'Alba  $28

The sisters Monica & Daniella took over their family vines a few years ago and are making stunning, clean un-oaked Barbera that sings like a bird. Clean and bright. Organic.

4 - 2021 Domaine L'Astre Pelroge Rouge  $28

 From just outside of Bourdeaux proper in the Dordogne Valley. Classic Bordeaux made of Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon. It is juicy and friendly and really tells the tale of the land. Organic.

Table Jesse

1 - 2022 Bisson Frizzante Glera $24   

Lugano collaborates with his friend Eli Spagnol from Torre Zecchei in Valdobbiadene. Hand-harvested from steep hillside vineyards, this wine is made with precise temperature control to maintain its delicacy and freshness. With only 2 grams per liter of residual sugar, it's a bone-dry alternative to typical Proseccos.

2 - 2022 Hermanos mesa Tenerife  'Marmajuelo'       $36       

Mount Teide, towering at 3700 meters, reigns supreme as the highest peak in the Atlantic Ocean's island chain, casting its shadow over Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands. Llocal Marmajuelo grape thrive in Tenerife's volcanic soils, particularly in the Güímar valley around 400 meters above sea level. Fermented and aged in stainless steel for six months, this wine shines with a leaner profile and a refreshing 12.5% alcohol content.

3 - 2020 Domaine Saint-Cyr Chénas "les blémonts"  $30     

Raphael Saint-Cyr, fourth-generation vigneron at Domaine Saint-Cyr, honors his family's winemaking legacy rooted in Anse, Beaujolais. Since 2008, he's expanded vineyards into prestigious crus like Morgon and Moulin-à-Vent, transitioning the 23-hectare estate to certified organic viticulture. Domaine Saint-Cyr now ranks among Beaujolais' largest organic domains. With a focus on overlooked appellations, Raphael aims to uplift Chénas, notably cultivating Les Blémonts vineyard with friend Paul-Henri Thillardon. Since 2019, all cru Beaujolais undergo cold carbonic fermentation, native yeast fermentation, and minimal sulfur usage.

4 - 2022 Broc Cellars 'koukou' Cabernet Franc  $32

A renowned natural winery based in Berkeley. At Broc, they prioritize native fermentations and the use of organically grown grapes, emphasizing authenticity in their winemaking process. One standout from their collection is the KouKou. Organic, whole cluster fermentation. This method effectively captures the inherent brightness and freshness of the grape, resulting in a wine that's both distinctive and expressive.

Table Eric

1 - Domaine La Pascerette des Vignes 2021 Millet Lamartine Le Creux d'Arban Blanc $28             

From the soul of the southern Bourgogne, this integrated small farm in the Mâconnaise established their Domaine Pascerette ("sheperdess") in 2013, farming 6.8 hectares west of the longest limestone range in the region.  100% organic old vines Chardonnay aged 11 months on the lees in neutral barrels.

2 - Clos de Maurice Coquette 2022 Saumur Rosé  $22           

Biodynamic Cabernet Franc from the Loire Valley, grown in clay and limestone soils, direct press and fermented in stainless.  The Hardouin family has farmed vineyards here since the late 1700's, partnering with the great vigneron Nicholas Reau in 2017. 

 
3 - Limited Addition Field Blend Cabernet Franc 2022 Willamette Valley $25           

Bree & Chad Stock are two of the most exciting and influential young winemakers working in the Willamette Valley today. Rather than focusing on a single site or AVA, they work across terroirs and varietals, championing their diversity and potential. Old vine Cabernet Franc is blended with younger vines, all from the Eola Springs vineyard, fermented 70% whole cluster and aged 10 months in neutral barrels.

4 - Armour Wines Heliotrope Syrah 2022 Royal Slope AVA $40         

Tyler and Sarah Armour started making wines in Wenatchee in 2020, sourcing fruit from select vineyards in Washington state to produce delicious, low intervention wines that reflect a new wave in WA. Fruit from Lawrence Vineyards Frenchman Hills ridge site is fermented whole cluster and aged 10 months in neutral French oak and sandstone jarres. Deeply concentrated and packed with true varietal character while still showing great fruit and acidity.