presented by Andrew Alley from 17th Street Distributing
Notre Dame des Pallières Sablet Blanc “Montmartel” ~ 2019
Notre Dame des Pallières is a very old family estate whose name comes from the middleage and more specifically from the miraculous water source located at the edge of our estate. The vineyard covers thirty hectares and produces respected, famous appellations concerning nature: Gigondas, Rasteau, Sablet, Lirac & Côtes du Rhône. Our vines find a strong anchor in a quaternary river alluvial soil under the Trignon valley’s favorable microclimate due to exceptional sunshine. The half-buried old cave permits us to use gravity to slowly manipulate our wines and grow them thanks to the freshness of our basement.
Appellation: Rhône Valley, France
Grapes: Roussane 50% – Viogner 25% – Clairette 15% – Marsanne 10% – ABV 11.4%
Tasting notes: A beautiful, brilliant pale yellow color, intense on the nose with pear, fresh pineapple and grilled almonds notes with a hint of vanilla. Beautiful balance on the palate with a lot of freshness, richness, large and intense white fruits notes.
Pairing: Aperitif, fish, and cheese
Producer: Notre Dame des Pallières
1752 Gran Tradición Petit Manseng-Viognier ~ 2023
This white wine was developed during an R&D program with the aim of “Increasing yeast biodiversity in wine fermentation to increase flavor complexity”. Exceptionally concentrated Petit Manseng and Viognier grapes from the Melilla estate, with maritime influence from the Río de la Plata and clay soils with calcareous influence. It is vinified in our cellar by gravity in Cerro Chapeu and fermented in new French oak barrels for 6 months. It is then bottled with minimal handling to preserve its fresh and complex aromas.
Appellation: Cuchilla de Santana, Uruguay
Grapes: Petit Manseng, Viognier – ABV 11%
Producer: Bodega Cerro Chapeu
Viña Primera, Vendimia Seleccionada, Reserva ~ 2018
Rioja is one of Spain’s most famous wine regions and is one of only two regions classified under the Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOCa) system. Its two most important red grapes are Tempranillo and Garnacha.
Appellation: Rioja, Spain
Grapes: Tempranillo – ABV 13.5%
Tasting notes: A smell of wood, the vanilla of the oak, and lots of fruit. A hint of spices. Full-bodied red wine with a high acidity, combined with a smooth and rounded aftertaste. Dark red with a medium intensity. Aromas of black fruit. Flavors of blackberry, bramble, cinnamon, vanilla, and chocolate.
Producer: Bodega Monpas
Sagasta Rioja Reserva ~ 2019
Bodegas Olarra has been recognized as the Great Cathedral of Rioja or the greatest exponent of Wine Architecture. With a history dating back 50 years, their wines are based on the ideal selection of the raw material, on the traditional winemaking methods which have been adapted to modern times and on the calm evolution of their wines in accordance with the new tastes of the consumer. A well-rounded, honest wine with an exceptional balance between the fruit and the wood, special up-front aromas and a soft mouth-feel.
Appellation: Rioja, Spain
Grapes: Tempranillo, Garnacha – ABV 13.5%
Tasting notes: Medium-high intensity of color, ruby red with cherry hues. Bright and lively. On the nose, the predominant aromas are of red berries, vanilla and spicy tones. More complex aromas (honey, toasted aromas…) begin to come through to form the bouquet. In the mouth, it is firm and soft on the middle palate, long with very open aromas which still linger after swallowing.
Producer: Bodega Olarra
