Janna e Mare Tasting

Thursday, August 14th | 5-8pm

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Janna e Mare Tasting

Wines:

- Janne e Mare Vermentino di Sardegna 2023

- Janna e Mare Monica di Sardegna 2022

- Janne e Mare Cannonau di Sardegna 2023

Price: $18.00

“Janna e Mare” means the “Door of the Sea” in Sardinian language.

The winery is located just a few kilometers from Alghero, in a corner of Sardinia kissed by the Mediterranean sun and caressed by scented winds of Mistral.

Janna e Mare has been founded in 2022 by three oenologists and aims to provide customers with a full range of wines, representing almost all the typical Sardinian grape varieties: from Vermentino to Cannonau, to the local ones of Alghero territory Cagnulari and Torbato, to Bovale, Monica, Vermentino di Gallura and Carignano.

Wines from the Door of the Sea that preserve the authentic flavors of an ancient land.

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Winery: Janna e Mare

Importer: wUst Fine Wine Imports

Rep: Kevin Wenck

Shiraz/Syrah Flight

Thursday, July 31st | 5-8pm

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Shiraz/Syrah Flight

Wines:

- M. Chaputier, Luberon La Ciboise, Rhone Valley, France 2021

- M. Chaputier-Domaine Tournon 'Mathilda' Victoria, Australia 2020

- Tokara, Stellenbosch, South Africa 2022

Price: $21.00

Chapoutier, or Maison M. Chapoutier, is a winery and négociant business situated in Tain-l'Hermitage in the Rhône region of France. Chapoutier produces wine from appellations across the Rhône region, but it is typically their Hermitage wines, both red and white, that receive the most attention. Chapoutier's wine labels are distinctive because of their inclusion of Braille writing on all labels since 1996.

With his pioneering spirit, Michel Chapoutier set off to discover the terroirs of the oldest continent, with an idea: growing Rhone grapes in Australia. This was the beginning of a tremendous voyage of discovery, observation and eventually, affection for that land. On what he found to be very special terroir, he planted non-grafted vines from 19th century clonal selections, imported from Europe before phylloxera took its toll. The non-negligible advantage was that in Australia, the harvest coincides with the French spring: ideal timing.

If you love good food, great wine, and unparalleled views, clear your schedule and escape for a day to Tokara. Nestled on the upper slopes of the Simonsberg mountain, our vineyard and olive grove overlook two of mother nature’s most awe-inspiring sights, False Bay and Table Mountain.

Because of our unique location, the climate, geography and soils combine to produce perfect grapes. These grapes are then hand-picked and gently transported to our state-of-the-art cellar, where our exceptionally skilled winemakers transform the fruit into award-winning wines.

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Wineries: M. Chapitier, Rhone Valley; M. Chaputier-Domaine Tournon, Australia; Tokara Wine Estate

Importer: Breakthru Beverages

Rep.: Joan Tom

Byington Tasting

Thursday, July 17th | 5-8pm

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Byington Tasting

Wines:

- Byington 'Amuse' Rose 2024

- Byington Sangiovese 2015

- Byington Barbera 2016

Price: $22.00

In 1958, Bill and Mary Byington, purchased 95 acres surrounded by redwood forests as a family retreat. In the early 1970s, a well-known Santa Cruz Mountains winemaker approached the family, wanting to lease a portion of their land for vineyards. Almost 20 years after leaving his family farm in Idaho, Bill planted eight acres of Pinot Noir on the southernmost tip of the rugged Santa Cruz Mountains terrain. Byington Vineyard & Winery was established with its vintage 1987 release.

Byington crafts elegant and distinctive Santa Cruz Mountain appellation Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Production also includes varietals from California's wine growing regions including the Napa Valley, Sonoma, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties.

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Winery: Byington Winery

Distributor: Direct

Rep: Vince Robledo

Scacciadiavoli Tasting

Thursday, July 10th | 5-8pm

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Scacciadiavoli Tasting

Wines:

- Scacciadiavoli Brut Rose

- Scacciadiavoli Trebbiano Spoletino

- Scacciadiavoli Montefalco Rosso

Price: $25.00

The Scacciadiavoli* winery has a history of over one hundred years. It is a story of generations of winemakers passing on their love for the land and for the territory. Montefalco and Sagrantino are part of the DNA of the Scacciadiavoli winery, and of the Pambuffetti family. In 1954 Amilcare Pambuffetti, at 71, bought the Scacciadiavoli holding, where at the age of 14 he had worked as a farm hand. Upon his death in 1977 his sons Alfio, Settimio and Mario continued the tradition. In the year 2000 the Pambuffetti brothers (Francesco, Carlo, and Amilcare), the children of Settimio, took charge of the winery. Today, the family’s fourth generation, Amilcare, Iacopo, Liù, Romeo and Fiammetta hold on to the dream that began with Amilcare.

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Winery: Cantina Scacciadiavoli

Importer: Vinity Wine Company

Rep: Tiziana Costamagna

Italian Summer Sips

Thursday, July 3rd | 5-8pm

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Italian Summer Sips

Wines:

- Tenuta Montecchiesi 'Miraly Rose' Tuscany 2023

- Bibi Graetz 'Casamatta Bianco' Tuscany 2021

- Cantina Santadi Vermentino di Sardegna Villa Solais 2023

Price: $20.00

Tenuta Montecchiesi Terroir - The Dal Cero family bought this estate in 1980 as a passion project dedicated to Tuscan wines. It is located in Cortona (in the Arezzo province) in southeastern Tuscany. The vineyards are located about 853-1,148 feet (260-350 meters) above sea level and see primarily sandy clay soils though there is also some sandstone, marl, and schist. The family mainly concentrates on Vermentino, Chardonnay, Syrah, which is particularly suited to the area, Sangiovese and Cabernet, which all do well in the area’s climate. Hot summer days, mild winters, good day/night temperature swings and constant breezes also see mitigating effects from Lake Trasimeno and contribute to the wines’ profile.

From a medieval castle, Castello di Vincigliata, acquired by his parents over 60 years ago, winemaker Bibi Graetz crafts his wines on a hillside overlooking the great city of Florence. Beginning initially with only a small, 5-acre vineyard on this hillside in Fiesole, in little under two decades, Bibi has become one of Italy's most ingenious winemakers adding "cult winemaker" in addition to "talented abstract artist" to his dossier.

Cantina Santadi is located in the province of Sud Sardegna, in the southwestern corner of Sardinia on gently rolling hills blanketed in vineyards that tumble down to the crystalline sea. This stunning wine-growing area features fabulous sandy soils, the blistering island sun, salty sea breezes, native grapes, and old vines, many bush-trained. President Antonello Pilloni, Winemaker Riccardo Curreli, and General Manager Massimo Podda, work together to produce wines deeply rooted in the Sulcis terroir, driven by a great desire to bring Sardinian wines to the world. Founded in 1960, Cantina Santadi began as a partnership between fine local growers, making high-quality, terroir-driven wines a team effort. As a result, from day one, Cantina Santadi was able to establish a reputation for making phenomenal wines from native Sardinian varieties.

Ferdinando Principiano Tasting

Thursday, June 26th | 5-8pm

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Ferdinando Principiano Tasting

Wines:

- 2021 Langhe Timorasso

- 2023 Dolcetto d'Alba

- 2022 Langhe Nebbiolo

Price: $23.00

Ferdinando Principiano is producing world-class elegant and natural wines, with a watermark of traditional Barolo terroir. Ferdinando started in 1993, with 7 hectares from his father and grandfather; he now owns and farms 21 hectares. All farming is uncertified organic, but he goes way beyond the normal organic practices and is obsessed with preserving or creating the conditions for biodiversity in and around his vineyards. This includes buying adjacent forests, and creating a pond at the base of his Boscareto cru that acts as a home for migratory birds, and a chorus of frogs. He works the vineyards by hand, including the use of a scythe, as we’ll see described below in a moment. All cellar work is low intervention.

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Winery: Fernando Pricipiano

Importer: Martine's Wines

Rep.: Adam Brunsen

3 Region Tasting

Thursday, June 19th | 5-8pm

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3 Region Tasting

Wines:

- Lodali Chardonnay, Langhe, Piedmont 2022

- Ronc Platat Nuvolaio, Friuli 2023

- Brancaia Chianti Classico, Tuscany 2022

Price: &23.00

The Lodali Winery takes its name with the very charming and affable third-generation owner Walter Lodali, who has been running the winery since 2005 alongside his mother, known affectionately as “Mamma Rita” to all she encounters. The winery is responsible for meticulously crafted Langhe wines, made to reflect their unique terroir and honor the hard work and dedication of the previous generations as it paves the way for future ones.

Ronc Platat is the small, Colli Orientali winery of rising star winemaker, Tommaso ‘Tommy’ Zanuttini founded in 2020. Zanuttini left his career as an attorney in Milan to return to his hometown in Friuli to pursue his passion of wine under the mentorship of lifelong family friends Serena Palazzolo and Christian Patat of Ronco del Gnemiz. Ronc Platat means “Hidden Hill” , as the winery is nestled below the Badia di Rosazzo.

Brancaia was founded in 1981 in Castellina in Chianti by Barbara Widmer’s parents, the Swiss couple Bruno and Brigitte, who in 1998 entrusted their daughter with its operation. She has brought the estate consistent acclaim through powerful blends and principled winemaking.

Brancaia is spread across three estates in Tuscany: two are located in Chianti Classico (in the subzones of Castellina and Radda) and another in the Maremma, along the Tuscan coast.

Wineries: Lodali (Piedmont), Ronc Platat (Friuli), Brancaia Winery (Tuscany)

Importer: Breakthru Beverages

Rep.: Joan Tom

Poggio delle Grazie Tasting

Thursday, June 12th | 5-8pm

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Poggio delle Grazie Tasting

Wines:

- Poggio delle Grazie Frizzante Rosato

- Poggio delle Grazie Bardolino

- Poggio delle Grazie Corvina

Price: $20.00

Nestled on the gently sloping hills just south of Lake Garda, Poggio delle Grazie is a testament to the vision and dedication of Massimo and Elisabetta Brutti. Founded in 2014, this family-owned winery has quickly established itself as a beacon of organic viticulture. The property, blessed with panoramic views of Lake Garda's shimmering waters, is a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation. Here, advanced technology is employed to create truly natural wines, embodying the essence of the surrounding land. The winery's name, inspired by its picturesque location and the small chapel within its vineyards, reflects a deep-rooted appreciation for the land's history and its miraculous preservation during WWII.

The heart of Poggio delle Grazie’'s philosophy lies in sustainable agriculture, a commitment that has led to its organic certification. The Brutti family cherishes the diversity of the local grape varieties, allowing them to explore a creative array of wines, from still to sparkling, all while maintaining a steadfast dedication to environmental stewardship. The vineyard practices, such as alternate row mowing to support pollinating insects and mechanical under-row management to eliminate chemical herbicides, underscore their respect for nature. Surrounded by native vines, olive trees, and forest plants, Poggie delle Grazie stands as a vibrant ecosystem, a place where the love for the land and the passion for winemaking come together to create something truly exceptional.

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Winery: Poggio delle Grazie

Importer: Copa Fina CA

Rep.: Patrick Cress

Donnafugata Tasting

Thursday, June 5th | 5-8pm

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Donnafugata Tasting

Wines:

- Donnafugata, Sicilia Anthilia

- Donnafugata, Sicilia Nerod'Avola Sherazade 2022

- Donnafugata, Etna Rosso Sul Volcano 2021

Price: $22.00

As a family business in continual evolution our desire is to represent the excellent artisanal and creative reputation of Made in Italy throughout the World. A leading example of authentic and sustainable wine-making in Sicily.

Donnafugata produces tailor-made wines: our focus is on small, prestigious productions from unique territories and vineyards. We produce environmentally friendly wines that appeal to enthusiasts and collectors from all over the world.

Donnafugata is a world full of colors and timeless values, pleasant and elegant wines with a unique style. Our trademark labels tell the colours of Sicily and the character of the wines in a distinctive and fantastic feminine style.

Giacomo Rallo, is the fourth generation of a family with over 170 years of experience in producing quality wine. In 1983 he founded Donnafugata together with his wife Gabriella, considered a pioneer of feminine viticulture. Today the company is led by their children Antonio and José together with a team of people committed to excellence and to the very best representation of Made in Italy.

Winery: Donnafugata

Importer: Breakthru Beverages

Rep: Joan Tom

Clos Henri Wine Tasting

Thursday, May 29th | 5-8pm

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Clos Henri Wine Tasting

Wines:

- Clos Henri 'Solange' Blanc de Noirs, Marlborough, NZ 2021

- Clos Henri 'Estate' Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ 2024

- Clos Henri 'Etyate' Pinot Noir, Marlborough, NZ 2022

Price:$24.00

Nestled under the southern foothills of Marlborough’s Wairau Valley, Clos Henri is the wine estate meticulously established and organically run by the famous Sancerre wine growing family of Henri Bourgeois. Uniting 10 generations of winegrowing know-how from the Bourgeois family, Clos Henri crafts textural and elegant wines, capturing the intense Marlborough character with the aim to reveal the identity of the Clos Henri terroir and a true sense of place in the wines. From the three different soil types of the estate, partially comprised of a clay hill slope, the family uses the best of French and New World winegrowing techniques to capture the essence of Marlborough’s intense character and reveal the identity and depth of the Clos Henri terroir.

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Winery: Clos Henri Estate
Importer: Chambers & Chambers Wine Merchants
Rep: Michael Melgoza

Bouchaine Wine Tasting

Thursday, May 22th | 5-8pm

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Bouchaine Wine Tasting

Wines:

- Bouchaine, Estate Selection Vin Gris of Pinot Noir, Carneros 2023

- Bouchaine. Chardonnay Estate, Carneros 2021

- Bouchaine, Pinot Noir Estate, Carneros 2021

Price: $24.00

Bouchaine is the oldest continuously operating winery in the Carneros District; a winery that began making wine long before the region earned its reputation for producing the great Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays of Carneros today. The roots of Bouchaine go back to long before Prohibition, when it was first owned by the remarkably-named Mr. Boon Fly, who grew grapes and fruit beginning in the late 1880’s. The property was bought by Johnny Garetto in 1929, and sold in 1951 to Beringer, who used it as a blending and production facility for almost 30 years. It wasn’t until Gerret and Tatiana Copeland became the sole proprietors that the winery and vineyards were completely renovated and over 100 acres of estate vineyards were added. Today, Bouchaine creates superior wines that capture the elegance of Burgundy and the exuberance and authenticity of Carneros.

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Winery: Bouchaine Vineyards
Importer: Breakthru Beverages
Rep.: Joan Tom

Santa Margherita Wine Tasting

Thursday, May 15th | 5-8pm

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Santa Margherita Wine Tasting

Wines:

- Santa Margherita Sparkling Rose

- Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio

- Santa Margherita Chianti Classico Riserva

Price: $21.00

Count Gaetano Marzotto dreamed of people, nature, and technology working in synergy. He was a visionary, as agriculture had yet to be mechanized. In 1935, his dream came to life when he began revitalizing an abandoned parcel of land in the Venetian countryside. He chose the location well — this had been a region of fine vineyards since Roman times. He would bring it back to its former glory, employing new agricultural science and honoring his commitment to the needs of the locals. Such an inspirational place could only bear one name — that of his one true love, his wife Margherita. And so Santa Margherita was born where alpine rivers cut through sun-drenched hills on their winding journey to the Mediterranean.

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Winery: Santa Margherita Wines

Importer: Santa Margherita USA

Rep.: Teresa Cloyd

Il Poggiarello & Francone Wine Tasting

Thursday, May 8th | 5-8pm

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Il Poggiarello & Francone Wine Tasting

Wines:

- Il Poggiarello, Ortrugo Doc Frizzante 'Gli Spaghi' Emilia Romagna

- Il Poggiarello, Come il Vento, Emila Romagna

- Francone, Settecento, Langhe, Piedmont

Price: $17.00

Situated in Val Trebbia, il Poggiarello stands among peaceful woods and silent vineyards. It is here that we make our wine, using certified organic grapes according to the tradition of entire generations.

There are families that are destined for meeting, joining and leaving a mark in the history of a territory. This is what happened to the Ferrari and Perini families, who met for the first time in 1882 and, from then on, they wrote together the history of wine in Piacenza and later they founded Cantine 4 Valli.

In the 80’s, with the arrival of the fourth generation in the Company, the families bought 20 hectares of land in Val Trebbia, with a high cultural and oenological value for Piacenza. It is among the sweet hills of the valley that Il Poggiarello was born: a new challenge for the Ferrari and Perinis having the ambition of becoming ambassadors for the territory through top quality winegrowing.

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A magical combination of sheer determination and passion for winemaking, in a unique setting: this typifies Cantina Francone in Neive, a stone’s throw from Barbaresco in the rolling hills of the Langhe.

Our roots lie in a family tradition, consolidated over time, with a strong bond to the local area.

Our philosophy follows the traditional methods of the classic fine wines of the Langhe area but is coupled with a desire to continually improve our results year on year. This means that we select each grape variety individually as it is suited to each vineyard dependent on position, altitude and terrain. This produces an extensive range of quality wines produced in limited quantities.

Two principles guide us:

Respect for the vines, cultivated in an “integrated agriculture” manner Wine-making and ageing processes which respect the raw material and its natural characteristics through lengthy fermentation on the skins and sulphite content 60% below the permitted level.

Our aim is to make wines that are both elegant and drinkable and not solely full-bodied and structured. This is not a “numbers” story of hectares and bottles but of the work undertaken in the vineyards by hand, from the winter pruning to the harvest.

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Wineries: Il Poggiarello & Cantina Francone

Importer: Cherio Imports

Rep.: Andrea Cherio

No Wine Tasting — Closed for a Private Event

Thursday, May 1st

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No Wine Tasting

Closed for a PRIVATE EVENT

German Wine Tasting

Thursday, April 24th | 5-8pm

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German Wine Tasting

Wines:

- Corvers-Kauter, Silvaner 2021, Rheingau

- Georg Mosbacher, Riesling Trocken 2021, Pfalz

- Philipp Kuhn, Grauer Burgunder 'Vom Loess' 2017, Pfalz

Price: $18.00

The Corvers and Kauter families between them have five hundred years of winegrowing history in the Rheingau, one of the world’s most iconic wine regions. Now led by Dr Matthias and Brigitte Corvers, whose family comes from Rudesheim, their 12 hectares of gravity-defying organic vineyards are planted around the villages of Oestrich and Winkel in the traditional manner on the steep banks of the Rhine. The vast majority of their vines are Riesling, with some Pinot Noir and a smattering of the very rare Roter Riesling, whose pinkish berries are the result of a colour mutation, and usually bunches feature both pink and white grapes. Oestrich-Winkel is its heartland, with Corvers-Kauter one of just a handful of producers in Germany and Austria still harvesting it.

In 1921 Richard Mosbacher Snr. (1898-1977) founded the current estate together with his sisters and named it after their father Georg: 'Weingut Georg Mosbacher Erben' (Wine estate of Georg Mosbacher's heirs). The curved 'M' which decorates our wine labels up to this day goes back to these first years. Richard Mosbacher Jnr. took over responsibility for the cellars when his father Richard - a declared anti-Nazi - was appointed mayor by the Americans after the end of the Second World War.

Over several decades Richard Mosbacher turned the estate into what it is today: one of high reputation and prestige. As of 1992 the next generation, Sabine Mosbacher-Düringer and her husband Jürgen, helped him in this task and the size of the estate has since expanded to its present 20 hectares (54.36 US acres) of cultivated vineyards. The commitment to quality led to the estate joining the VDP in 1993. In the meantime Sabine and Jürgen are managing the estate and safeguarding its reputation as one of the best wineries in the Palatinate.

As a 20-year-old PHILIPP KUHN was solely responsible for the wine making and for the vineyards in his parents' estate. With the 1992 he delivered his first vintage. As a relatively young winemaker, he can therefore call himself an old hand in the industry after already mastering 27 vintages, who made his contribution to the success of “Germany's small wine miracle”. The basis of success is, in addition to the right gut feeling and sensitivity for vineyards and viticulture, above all the considerable portfolio of highly decorated individual sites. They are the foundation that gives the distinctive Philipp Kuhn wines their profile and character. It is the primeval, rugged limestone that gives the Northern Palatinate its defining image.

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Wineries:

- Weingut Corvera-Kauter

- Weingut Georg Mosbacher

- Weingut Philipp Kuhn

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Importer: wUst Fine Wine Imports

Rep.: Kevin Wenck

Venica/Ratti Wine Tasting

Thursday, April 17th | 5-8pm

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Venica/Ratti Wine Tasting

Wines:

- Venica & Venica 'Jesera' Pinot Grigio, Collio 2023

- Ratti 'Battaglione' Barbera d'Asti' 2023

- Venica & Venica Merlot, Collio 2021

Price: $21.00

From 1930 to today, through a series of harmonious generational changes, more than 90 years of passion, sacrifice and success have elapsed, in a synergistic relationship between the fascinating Collio and the constant love of the land, the vineyards and their grapes. Venica & Venica is a family enterprise with 40 hectares of vineyards all located in a D.O.C. production area called the COLLIO.

Cantina Ratti has been a pivotal name in Barolo wine making since Renato Ratti founded the estate in the 1960s. After studying winemaking in Alba and gaining international experience, Renato returned to Piedmont to redefine Barolo’s production, implementing modern techniques that improved the wine's elegance and longevity. His innovations, including the creation of the Marcenasco Barolo and the design of the Albeisa bottle, cemented his influence. Today, under the leadership of his son Pietro, the winery continues to uphold its legacy, blending tradition, sustainability, and innovation in its wines.

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Wineries:
- Venica & Venica
- Cantina Ratti
Importer: Breakthru Beverages
Rep.: Joan Tom

Spanish Wine Tasting

Thursday, April 10th | 5-8pm

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Spanish Wine Tasting

Wines:

- Martinsancho, Verdejo, Rueda 2021

- Diaz Bayo, Ribera del Duero 2021

- Bodega Lanzaga, Rioja 2022

Price: $20

Martínsancho is Ángel Rodríguez’ mid 19th-century vineyard in the Rueda. This special vineyard and Ángel himself are responsible for the preservation of Rueda’s indigenous Verdejo grape. Planted in 1972, cuttings from this special vineyard were used in 1976 to establish a 10.11 ha (25-acre) vineyard planted in the traditional head-pruned fashion and dry-farmed. Low yield “Verdejo” produces wines with a delicate floral nose, viscosity, a long finish.

For more than ten generations, the Díaz Bayo family has been dedicated to the cultivation of the land in the Ribera del Duero. The tradition of vineyard cultivation in the municipality of Fuentelcésped dates back to 1177. Familia Díaz Bayo vineyards were planted in the valley of the Nava stream, an ideal spot due to the sunny slopes, abundant loose soil and pebbles.

Led by visionary winemaker Telmo Rodríguez, Bodega Lanzaga is reshaping what defines Rioja by crafting human-scale, terroir-driven wines. Embracing the village-based winemaking traditions of Rioja’s history, Telmo Rodríguez founded his flagship project, Bodega Lanzaga, in 1998 with a radical mission to focus on small-parcel, small-production wines from places that authentically reflect the true essence of Rioja.

Wineries:

- Bodega Martinsancho

- Bodega Diaz Bayo

- Bodega Lanzaga

Importer: Breakthru Beverages

Rep.: Joan Tom

Cardedu Wine Tasting

Thursday, April 3rd | 5-8pm

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Cardedu Wine Tasting

Wines:

- 2022 Vermentino di Sardegna ‘Nuo’

- 2022 Monica di Sardegna ‘Praja’

- 2020 Cannonau di Sardegna ‘Caladu’

Price: $18.00

Sergio Loi is a 4th generation traditional Sardinian producer, whose family winery from the early 1900s has always practiced no chemical farming and minimum intervention in the cellar. The Cardedu [car-DAY-do] vineyards are located on the island’s sparsely populated southeast coast, where soils are crumbling granite near the coast and schist in ragged-dry cliffs around Jerzu.

Sardinian producers are now catching up in popularity to those of Italy’s other large island, Sicilia. One difference that remains is that Sardinia remains more ‘lost in time.’ Cardedu balances on that edge of being traditional but also thoughtful, especially considering today’s warmer climate.

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Winery: Cardedu

Importer: Martine's Wines

Rep: Adam Brunsen

Hedges Wine Tasting

Thursday, March 27th | 5-8pm

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Hedges Wine Tasting

Wines:

- Hedges Red Blend

- Hedges Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain

- Hedges Syrah

Price: $25.00

Led by a passion for authenticity and a deep connection to the land they call home, the Hedges Family epitomizes the modern wine estate. A blend of rich cultural upbringings and a shared love for creating beautiful wine converge at the heart of bucolic Red Mountain, fostering a true homegrown approach to farming and viticulture. Hedges Family Estate unites past and present, evolving tradition for generations to come.

Winery: Hedges Family Estate, Red Mountain, Washington

Distributor: Breakthru Beverages

Rep: Joan Tom

Giornata Wine Tasting

Thursday, March 20th | 5-8pm

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Giornata Wine Tasting

Wines:

- Giornata Orangotango Paso Robles 2023

- Giornata 'Il Campo' Rosso Paso Robles 2023

- Giornata Barbera Paso Robles 2023

Price: $21.00

The journey in creating Giornata started with a dream to create wines from Italian grapes grown in California employing the sensibility and philosophy of Italian winemaking. We work with the same grape vines (clonal material) as the best producers in Italy. The Central Coast of California possesses many of the attributes of the top wine growing regions of Italy.

Our winemaking style leans more Italian than Californian in that we favor wines with balance and subtlety rather than intensity and extraction. We pick our grapes at lower sugar levels and handle our must gently in the cellar, thus resulting in wines that belong on the Italian dinner table possessing both ample acidity and tannin. Traveling to Italy on a regular basis, we continue to receive feedback on our efforts while researching Italian winemaking and viticultural methods.

Winery: Giornata Wines

Distributor: Chambers & Chambers Wine Merchants

Rep.: Michael Melgoza