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Rkatsiteli ~ 2022
Our family’s vineyard is in Coastal Westport Massachusetts where we have been growing Vinifera grapes since 1986. The Atlantic Northeast’s cool maritime climate and our farm’s rich soils layered with granite over glacial outwash consistently provide us with a balance of luscious fruit and bright acidity at harvest. This rendering of our homegrown Rkatsiteli.
Appellation: Westport, MA
Grapes: 100% Rkatsiteli – ABV 13%
Tasting notes: A vivacious reminders of quince, cantaloupe, and florals whilst proudly asserting its origin in savory subtleties of its maritime nature.
Pairing: This wine is best paired oceanside at your clam bake or take it back to the deck alongside a chicken française.
Producer: Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery
Vidal Blanc ~ 2025
Founded in 1975, Sakonnet Vineyard is New England’s oldest vineyard and a pioneer of the Southeastern New England AVA. Set on 169 scenic acres in Little Compton, Rhode Island, with more than 20 acres under vine, Sakonnet produces award-winning wines shaped by the region’s coastal climate. Through sustainable farming, patient cellar practices, and a deep respect for the land, the Sakonnet team crafts wines that reflect both place and purpose.
Appellation: Southeastern New England AVA
Grapes: 100% Estate Vidal Blanc – ABV 12%
Tasting notes: Clean and aromatic, it reveals notes of pineapple, melon, and orange blossom with a lively, refreshing finish.
Producer: Sakonnet Estate
Chanbrusco ~ 2024
Bottle fermented, undisgorged sparkling red wine made from our 100% estate grown Chancellor grapes. This is a fun, natural and versatile wine that It is naturally hazy, and we recommend enjoying it chilled.
Appellation: Southeastern New England AVA
Grapes: 100% Chancellor – ABV 11%
Tasting notes: Deep, luscious fruit, fine fizz, and notes of spice lead to a dry and smooth finish.
Pairing: Pairs well with a charcuterie board, hearty pasta dishes, pizza barbeque, Asian dishes or even dark chocolate.
Producer: Sakonnet Estate
Mourvèdre ~ 2022
Swick Wines integrate themselves into a movement looking to rewrite the history of West Coast winemaking. Joe uses a number of minimal intervention techniques from experimentation in skin-contact to field blends to Pét-Nats. Swick works with historically farmed regional varieties. What ends up in the glass are energetic, vins de soif with a freshness and balanced acidity that reflect their artist, terroir, and space in time — each year bringing new wines and a new approach. You never know what surprises you might find with Swick.
Appellation: Columbia Valley (Yakima, WA)
Grapes: 100% Mourvèdre – ABV 13.5%
Tasting notes: Medium-dark red in the glass. Licorice, pepper, and dark cherry on the nose. Medium-bodied fresh acidity, firm tannin and bright acid. Age worthy.
Pairing: Pairs wonderfully with Grilled meats or vegetables, bolder flavored cuisine. Serve at cellar temp.
Producer: Swick Wines
