Author: cellar door
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Conde Valdemar, Rioja Blanco ~ 2021 Since the 1980’s Conde de Valdemar has become a reference in Rioja. Making wines that stand out because of their quality are currently available in over 55 countries. Chosen as one of the best 5 wineries in La Rioja in the last 25 years by Wine & Spirits magazine,…
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presented by Brittnie Wallace of Queen of Wines Madison Brouette ‘Prestige’ Blanc de Blancs ~ NV Brouette Brut Prestige is a Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs Methode Traditionnelle made in Bordeaux. The clusters are pressed whole, and the wine is aged for at least 15 months on the lees. . Appellation: Bordeaux, France Grapes: 80% Chardonnay, 20%…
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presented by Andrew Alley of 17th Street Distributing Ondarre Cava Brut DOC ~ NV This is a bone-dry and vibrant Spanish Bubbly! Created in stainless steel vats using selected yeasts and temperatures controlled to between 14-16ºC. Second fermentation: In the bottle with selected yeast. Disgorging after being kept stacked horizontally for 18 months leaving around…
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presented by Andrew Woolgar of Elephants Corner Wines Rainbow’s End Cabernet Franc Blanc de Noir ~ 2023 “Rainbow’s End” is the name of the Malan family’s wine estate near Stellenbosch. This acclaimed producer of quality single varietal Cabernet Franc since 2005, demonstrates a particular aptitude for making exquisite Rosé wines. This Cabernet Franc Rosé is…
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preented by Camilo Boada of Sunrise Wines JACOBUS Pinot blanc The vineyard’s luxuriant territory is characterized by a microclimate consisting of mild winters and hot summers, yet which are not excessively humid, an ideal environment not only for the cultivation of grape vines but also for olive and citrus fruit trees. Our wine originates precisely…
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presented by Mark Luna of Kellogg Selections Francois Villard, Marsanne “Contours de Mairlant” ~ 2022 The vineyard soils are essentially granite and provide minerality, a beautiful balance and a protective structure. The vines, perfectly exposed South/South-East, are protected from the west and north wind. We enjoy a temperate climate with good sunshine and rain which…
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Ross-Idi Nikolaevo Gewurztraminer ~ 2020 The combining of owners’ names Rosie & Eddie Kourian established the foundation of Rossidi in 2008. “Rossidi wines are born out of our love and passion for fine wines. We believe that wine needs to reflect the terroir it comes from, as well as the main features of the variety…
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presented by Megan Gadwah of 3 Keys Wine Distributors Paarl Heights Sauvignon ~ 2022 The grapes are planted at the foothills of the Paarl Mountain which is the second-largest granite outcrop in the world. The soils are made from decomposed granite and the minerality of the final wines is a direct result of this soil…
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presented by Brad Werner of Ocean South Imports Blaufränkisch Incognito ~ 2022 Appellation: Carpathian Basin, Hungary The blue-franc (kékfrankos) is the most diverse, most potent, and least recognized variety. It smells almost like a light, airy rosé, but it could pretend to be a fresh Riesling. You can already feel a twisting sensation in a…
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presented by Mark Luna of Kellogg Selection Bourgogne Chitry Blanc Constance ~ 2022 ~ Appellation: Bourgogne Chitry Blanc Constance The “Signature” range offers carefully created regional and communal appellation wines, true reflections of our northern Burgundy. Each one expresses the typicity of the wine region from which it comes, expressing the nuances and subtleties specific…
