Looking for big game this weekend? Try these two wines from La Spinetta’s Tuscan property.
2021 La Spinetta, Il Rosé di Casanova $20
50% Sangiovese, 50% Prugnolo Gentile
Tart and juicy, with citrusy grapefruit and tangerine dominating the nose and mouth, the wine’s aromatic profile is enriched by white peach and strawberry and floral and mineral notes. This Rosè shows great clarity, with a suave, penetrating finish that lingers with a floral tenacity.
2018 La Spinetta, Il Nero di Casanova $18
100% Sangiovese
Aromas of wild cherry, black currant and sweet plum. On the palate, this wine offers silky tannins and a fruity chewy finish as well as lots of cherry with elegant richness. A funky and intense wine.
Madrona Wine Merchants will be closed this Friday.
September 16th
We will be open Saturday and Sunday with Guest Proprietor Sarah Timbrook-Nugent sitting in for us while Mark & I are away doing family stuff. Please be nice to her, we want her to come back.
It is going to be a toasty weekend with temperatures in the mid-80s. Perfect weather for a crisp glass of Sauvignon Blanc. We got you covered. Stop by and get some relief from this unusual September heat.
All these wines are 100% Sauvignon Blanc.
2021 Domaine des Forges, Sauvignon $14
This comes from a tiny parcel of the 4th generation Forges estate that lies within the Savennieres region of the Loire. Lemon/lime citrus and Granny Smith apple flavors, with fabulous purity and focus, and has the hallmark saline minerals, and granitic, grassy aromas.
2020 Wairau River, Sauvignon Blanc $15
A New Zealand SB with intense tropical and stone fruit aromatics with delicate citrus and floral notes, full flavored and textured. The wine has fine mouthwatering mineral acidity on the finish that refreshes the palate,
2021 Gérard Bigonneau, Quincy $17
From a neighboring village to Sancerre, this Quincy is a soft wine, full of ripe apple and white currant fruit flavors. It’s fresh, but also has a steely edge that gives a strong texture.
2021 Capitello, Sauvignon Blanc $20
Willamette Valley
Cool fermented and aged in Concrete Egg, with no malolactic fermentation, resulting in a crisp aromatic classic Oregon Sauvignon Blanc with a savory touch of salinity, honeysuckle, and bright citrus flavors.
2021 Domaine des Vallees, Sancerre $25
An alternate labeling from a mystery Sancerre producer. But it has all the right notes. Crisp and fresh with a solid backbone of minerality.
2020 Philippe Raimbault, Les Fossiles Sancerre $28
Fine fruit aromas with citrus flavors (grapefruit, lemon) and vivid acidity on the palate.
2021 Jean-Marie Reverdy, Sancerre Terres Blanches $30
A single vineyard Sancerre with fresh and floral scents mixed with dried fruit aromas. The wine is supple with a beautiful volume while retaining a certain vivacity. Freshness and smoothness blend perfectly and give this wine a good balance and a pleasant aromatic persistence.
2020 Domaine Daulny, Sancerre $30
Made from 40-year-old sauvignon blanc vines, this Sancerre captures the essence of the grape with floral, mineral and ground coffee bean aromas and grapefruit, white peach flavors.
2021 Jean Reverdy, Sancerre La Reine Blanche $31
From a mix of soil types throughout Sancerre. The diversity of soils brings complexity, power and minerality to the wine. It displays intense aromas of flint, citrus, white peach and linden flowers. Rich and fresh in the mouth with mineral notes, citrus fruit and a long finish.
2020 Lucien Reymond, Sancerre Silex $37
White grapefruit, green melon, peach pit, honeysuckle, and green mango peel balanced by mineral notes of sea salt, herbs, wet stones, and crushed chalk. Spot on Sancerre. Biodynamic.
2020 Philippe Gilbert, Mentou Salon $32
30-year-old Sauvignon Banc on marl over Kimmeridgian limestone. Beautiful Sauvignon Blanc with great focus on mineral texture rather than green aromatics. Delicately briny and maritime on the nose, round and broad on the palate with a lingering chalky mouthfeel. Delicious young but has the capacity to develop its oystery-earthy side for a couple of years. Organic/Biodynamic
2019 Fantinel, Sun Goddess $15
Sauvignon Blanc
Produced with love and passion from sun-kissed vineyards owned by Fantinel family in Friuli Venezia Giulia in northern Italy. This is a big-shouldered Sauvignon Blanc. Aromatic with tropical and spicy notes of yellow bell pepper, banana, and melon. The palate is particularly structured with a balance between an intense acidity and a velvety smoothness with a long finish. 12.5% alcohol by volume. Was $20 Now $15
There are 3 days in Labor Day Weekend and you’re gonna need 3 wines to get through them. Put these in the mix.
Monte Tondo, Garganega Frizzante $13
Spritzy Soave! A delightful frizzante that is light, zippy, and truly delicious with aromas of citrus, pear blossom, and sea salt – all lifted by a gentle spritz
2021 Cave de Vendome, Le Cocagne Rosé $15
100% Pineau D’Aunis
Coteaux du Vendomois
Strawberry notes at first and then grapefruit and spice hints. Round and soft taste with traces of strawberry and currant.
2017 Ravier, Mondeuse $15
A Savoie Red. Aromas of dark mineraled fruit, spicy and rustic hints: carnation, blueberry and damson, berry, paprika and tobacco. The mouth matches rustic and powerful expression, with gourmet and spiced aromatics, density of the minerality, and solidity of the structure.
Was $22 Now $15
2017 Pojer e Sandri, Nosiola $15
A delicious Northern Italian varietal with intoxicating fragrance, notes of citrus and hazelnuts. The vinification method involves washing the grapes and pressing in a controlled atmosphere. Both techniques have been developed in the company pursuing the aim to avoid the use of exogenous antioxidants and to preserve the varietal characteristics of the grape itself (aromas and antioxidants). Was $24 Now $15
If we had to pick one wine to take home this weekend it might be this rich delicious red from the Languedoc. Fortunately, we don’t have to limit ourselves to one.
2017 Chateau Lancyre, Pic Saint Loup Vieilles Vignes $22
65% Syrah, 35% Grenache
From a single plot selection of 45-year-old vines, this Pic St Loup has powerful scents and aromatic fullness. This wine is rich and elegant. The earthy notes are balanced out by smooth, silky tannins.
Whether it is a boat, a beach, a party or just a good back up in the refrigerator, it is nice to have a box of Rosé on hand. We found recently that is up to our standards without getting snooty.
2021 Domain Montrose, Solis Lumen Rosé $35
80% Grenache, 20% Cinsault
A Languedoc Rosé — Cranberry, strawberry, and watermelon fruit on the nose and palate, with firm acidity and a dose of minerality. Silky richness in the mouth, with good complexity and extended length on the palate. 3000ml (4 bottles worth)
Organic
Introducing Suzanne Brooker
Suzanne is the artist for our currently hanging show. Near Water Oil Paintings by Suzanne Brooker
August 10th to September 11th
Come meet Suzanne and see the show this Sunday from 3 to 5 pm.
Plan ahead. Here are seven rosés to keep you happy all week long.
2021 Bonny Doon Pink Wine of the Earth $15
79% Grenache, 5% Grenache Gris, 5% Grenache Blanc, 5% Vermentino, 3% Cinsault, 1.5% Picpoul, 1.5% Clairette
From the Doon Ranch, this Rosé has a very pleasing aroma of strawberry and watermelon plus a little cranberry, tangerine, granny smith apple. It is dry, crisp, fresh and a pleasant sunny sipper. Vegan
2021 Cave de Vendome Le Cocagne Rosé $15
100% Pineau D’Aunis
Coteaux du Vendomois
Strawberry notes at first and then grapefruit and spices hints. Round and soft taste with traces of strawberry and currant.
2018 Henri Bourgeois Sancerre Jeunes Vignes Rosé $18
Pinot Noir
This selection of grapes from young vines gives a fruity wine bursting with energy. Its freshness and acidity are clean and bright with berries.
Was $23 now $18
2021 Jean-Marie Reverdy La Villaudiere Sancerre Rosé $24
Pinot Noir
Fresh strawberry, raspberry, redcurrant and mineral aromas, with a bracing, complex palate. Loads of intensity with a fine finish!
2021 Brotte Tavel Rosé Les Eglantiers $20
Grenache, Syrah
Classic Tavel with aromas of small red fruits (red cherry, strawberry) with nuances of white-fleshed stone fruits (white peach, nectarine). Fresh fruit flavours of wild strawberry, this rosé has gentle acidity showing a smooth elegance and intensity with a plump finish.
2021 Le Galantin Bandol Rosé $25
60% Mourvedre,25% Grenache, 15% Cinsault
Classic Provençal rosé with delightful tree-fruit and citrus notes (peach, nectarine, grapefruit) and a crisp finish. Structured and complex, with citrus and red fruit on the palate. Organic
To ensure that we can provide you with the specific wine that you are looking for, please call or email us with your request. It’s important to note that the vintage and availability of wines can vary from year to year.
