Independence Day Samplers
Three new $250 samplers to help celebrate the 4th and 4th of July. All ship for free in the eastern half of the US.
Refreshing, Exuberant Crémant d’Alsace.
Alsace is a land of contradiction. Wedged between France and Germany, this charming region changed hands four times between 1918 and 1945. Its inhabitants tend to identify as Alsatian rather than either French or German, and today Alsace incorporates the best traditions – cultural, culinary, oenological – of both nations.
Grand Cru Mazis-Chambertin’s Neighbor: “Rich and Velvety” Premier Cru
Gevrey-Chambertin is known for its bold, powerful red Burgundies. Located at the northern end of the Côte d’Or, Gevrey’s wines are at the masculine end of the Burgundy spectrum. Pinot Noir never makes wines as big and extracted as those from the south of France — but for Burgundy, Gevrey is about as bold as it gets.
Bone Dry, Refreshing Alsatian Riesling. $19
Most Americans avoid Riesling. We can’t really blame them — much of the Riesling on the market is mass produced, sugary, and uninteresting. But to ignore the grape entirely is to miss out on beautiful, dry, affordable whites.
Wild Cherries and Violets: Summery Natural Red $25
“Natural” wines are hard to get right, but when they’re good they can be extraordinary. Mas Foulaquier’s cuvées are exceptional — clean and well formed, marrying ripe fruit with earthy notes from their rugged terroir.
The Perfect Summer White Burgundy. $25
There’s no wine we reach for more often in the summer than Chablis. It combines intense fruit, refreshing minerality, and a lively, dry energy. It’s a plunge in a chilly ocean, and then a dry breeze as the sun warms you back up.
72-Hour Father’s Day Sale
We’re both fathers these days here at Ansonia Wines, so next weekend is always a fun one. It’s been a while since anyone has gotten us wine as a gift, but we’re quite sure most of our fellow father friends wouldn’t complain about a nice bottle of Burgundy.
“Sleek” and “Gorgeous” New 2015 Red Burgundy
The 2015 red Burgundies are a delight: they’re popular, delicious, and built to last. We’ve stocked up on as many as our shelves can handle, and hope to have them around to offer for some time to come.
Three New White Burgundy Samplers
Burgundies have been the world’s most sought after white wines for centuries. The region produces an enormous range of wines, from everyday Petit Chablis to the extraordinary whites of Montrachet and its neighbors. In the glass White Burgundies among the most popular wines we know, a perfect balance between fruit, minerals, freshness and weight. We’ve collected three new samplers at three price points, designed to match any occasion.
The Perfect Summer Grilling Red: New Côtes du Rhône. $16
We think grilling reds should to be three things: fruit forward, chillable, and inexpensive. Smoke flavor from the grill works well with a juicy foil. Cooked foods on a hot day pair with something a bit cool. And because grilling often means a crowd, we like to have something affordable around in quantity.
Golden, Exceptional 2016 White Burgundy: “Baby Corton-Charlemagne.”
Corton-Charlemagne is one of the world’s great white wines. The large hill just north of Beaune has produced fine and long-lived white Burgundies for over a thousand years. As you might expect from such storied Grand Cru terroir, the wines don’t come cheap.
Two New Dry, Refreshing Rieslings under $26
Ask a group of sommeliers to name their favorite wine region and most will say Burgundy. But ask them to pick a single favorite grape varietal, and we’d put some money on Riesling. Aside from its excellent food friendliness, Riesling communicates terroir with as much honesty and precision as any other grape.
Dry, Refreshing Alsatian White: the Perfect Aperitif. $18
Most wines taste better with food, and some require it. But other wines are complete glasses on their own. One of our favorites in the “aperitif” category is the Auxerrois (OH-sehr-WAH) from our friends at the Domaine Mersiol in Alsace. Whether you’re welcoming guests to a dinner party, or looking for something refreshing on a summer afternoon, this is the perfect standalone glass of white.
Elegant, Unadulterated Syrah from the Natural World.
Winemaking has seen significant improvement over the last century. New treatments and measurements have given winemakers far more control over their craft. “Poor vintages” are now less common, but in the cheap many wines give up true expression for homogeneity.
“Outstanding” 93-point Vosne-Romanée 1er cru from 2015
Michel Gros is as much a part of Vosne-Romanée as its pointed steeple, its ancient vineyards, and its narrow crooked streets. He is a lifelong resident of the town, as were his father and grandfather before him — his mother was even mayor. The Gros family name has been synonymous with Vosne-Romanee for centuries.