Tasting Notes – Better for You Wines 01.29.2025

presented by Andrew Alley from 17th Street Distributing

One of One Sparkling White Wine

ONE of ONE is different. After hundreds of experiments over 18 months, Winemaker Paul Scotto created Paul’s Vine to Bottle Process, a revolutionary way to make alcohol removed wines that taste like….WINE! It starts in the vineyard and includes proprietary equipment that uses a gentle vacuum process to remove the alcohol and lasts no more than 19 seconds at 74°. The result is a glass full of flavor that’s free from alcohol and just 10-18 calories per 5 ounce serving.

Appellation: California

Grapes:  ABV <0.5% (Alcohol Removed)

Tasting notes: Aromas of apples and stone fruit, with more subtle notes of honey. Tastes of lemon, crisp pear, and lighter notes of brioche or almond pastry. Bubbles are small and tight, giving the wine a pleasant, carbonated lift. Enjoy chilled.
Awards: Best of Class – SF Chronicle Wine Competition, 89 Points WineEnthusiast
Producer: One of One

Lightside Cabernet Sauvignon

For five generations the Scotto family has embraced the Old World traditions of sharing meals and celebrating meaningful moments with friends. Wine has always been a centerpiece of these events and a reflection of the Italian heritage we so proudly embrace. It is an important part of our family since 1883 when our great-great grandfather, Salvatore Dominic Scotto, made wine for the family at his home. Today, they continue to be bring well balanced, food friendly wines at an affordable price to enjoy with family and friends. The Lightside has all the qualities Cabernet Sauvignon drinkers expect with no quality compromise.
Appellation: California

Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon 100% – ABV 8.5%
Tasting notes:  Deep garnet color with aromas of black currant and blackberry followed by flavors of blackberry, black currant, black cherry and oak. Well balanced, velvety smooth and medium bodied with soft tannins.
Awards: 91 Points WineEnthusiast
Producer: Lightside

Cluster Flock

A Sauvignon Blanc style wine, inspired in New Zealand and blended in Spain. A wine that reminds us that, however Cluster Flocked things become, a laugh and a good glass of wine can go a long way!
Appellation: Rueda, Spain
Grapes: Verdejo, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay – ABV 13%
Tasting notes: Aromas of sun-fresh passionfruit and dew-drenched exotic fruits, explosive flavors of guava, melon and white peach. It ends on a note of ripe grapefruit. Bright and refreshing.
Producer: Cluster Flock

One Flock Red ~ 2021 ~ $19.50

Red wine that celebrates the flavors and nuances of California wine by curating a “flock” of grapes from multiple appellations, including the North Coast and Central Coast. Immerse yourself in the diversity of California’s terroir with each sip. An Affordable Red Blend with Unwavering Quality Inspired by childhood memories and a passion for crafting approachable wines. The Blue Heron on the ONE FLOCK wine label was painted with watercolors by Tim Mitchell, a two-time cancer survivor and good friend. ONE Flock is partnered with the Colorectal Cancer Alliance to help battle this horrible disease. Every bottle purchased donates a portion of the proceeds to the alliance.
Appellation: North Coast, Central Coast, Lodi – California
Grapes: Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah – ABV 13%
Tasting notes: Fresh and vibrant dark red-purple hue with lofty aromas of ripe red fruits and wild berries. Fragrant hints of crushed violets, lavender, allspice, sandalwood, and roasted nuts. Fruit-driven flavors of briary blackberry, raspberry coulis, boysenberry, ripe cherry, and dark plum are layered with nuances of chocolate truffle, black pepper, cardamom, clove, and a light touch of toasted oak.
Pairings: Perfect for bbq, grilled steaks and red meat, cheeses, salami.
Awards: 95 POINTS – Christopher Sawyer & Bonfort’s W&S Journal
Producer: Wines by ONE