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 | Grown high in the hills above Séguret in the Southern Rhône, the Malmont vines… More (+) Grown high in the hills above Séguret in the Southern Rhône, the Malmont vines struggle though rock-laden nutrient-poor soils, slowing their maturation. The west-facing hillside at 1200 feet of elevation enjoys plentiful breezes throughout the growing season, keeping the grapes cool and healthy. The resulting wines are almost an anomaly in the modern Rhône Valley: organic, delicious southern red blends that barely hit 13.5% alcohol.
Malmont’s 2020 Séguret “Petit Rouge” is syrah-heavy this year, fully 85% of the blend. The nose is dark, floral and delicious with violets and a hint of black pepper. The mouth carries Malmont’s signature freshness, with fine tannins and an excellent balance. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | Grown high in the hills above Séguret in the Southern Rhône, the Malmont vines… More (+) Grown high in the hills above Séguret in the Southern Rhône, the Malmont vines struggle though rock-laden nutrient-poor soils, slowing their maturation. The west-facing hillside at 1200 feet of elevation enjoys plentiful breezes throughout the growing season, keeping the grapes cool and healthy. The resulting wines are almost an anomaly in the modern Rhône Valley: organic, delicious southern red blends that barely hit 13.5% alcohol.
Beautifully balanced at 13% alcohol, this is the perfect provencal style rosé – a 65/35 Grenache/Syrah blend. The nose is floral with notes of wild strawberries and chalk. The mouth is cool and fresh, with excellent tension and plenty of southern volume. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | After a near electrocution more than a decade ago, winemaker Denis Basset decided to… More (+) After a near electrocution more than a decade ago, winemaker Denis Basset decided to pursue his personal passion and began making wine from the family’s long-established vineyards.
The Crozes-Hermitage “Etincelle” 2020 is almost entirely barrel-raised, with about 10% raised en cuve to assure freshness. It spent three additional pandemic months in barrel before bottling in December of last year, and the result is an attractive roundness in the mouth as it shows off its ripe, dark fruit with its touch of black pepper. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | The 2020 Sablet from Goubert might be the best Côtes du Rhône we’ve had… More (+) The 2020 Sablet from Goubert might be the best Côtes du Rhône we’ve had in many years. It’s a blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah, all fermented together in the same tank. It’s raised in large concrete vats rather than oak barrels, and the resulting wine is fresh and untouched by notes of vanilla or toast.
Goubert’s Sablet 2020 is dark, juicy and refreshing: the nose is a blend of wild cherries, lavender, violets, and cloves. In the mouth the fruits are red, perfectly ripe, with beautiful freshness and a clean, spiced finish. The weight is just right: rich, rounded tannins, mouth-coating fruit, solid supporting acidity, and a smooth finish. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
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 | For more than fifteen years we thought of Poggerino as our secret, but the… More (+) For more than fifteen years we thought of Poggerino as our secret, but the word is definitely out now. Vinous’s Antonio Galloni considers their wines “some of the purest expressions of the Sangiovese grape in Italy."
Back after several years away, Poggerino's Labirinto is 90% sangiovese, with a 10% splash or organically farmed Merlot. (You won't taste the Merlot, it's there for a subtle softening of the sangiovese.) Labirinto is all vat raised (no oak), and a perfect weeknight pizza wine: a juicy and mouth-filling, a straightforward celebration of fruit. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | Located in Pic-St-Loup, among the best terroirs in the Languedoc, Foualquier crafts delicious red… More (+) Located in Pic-St-Loup, among the best terroirs in the Languedoc, Foualquier crafts delicious red blends by employing careful biodynamic viticulture. Their wines channel the region’s wildness into exuberant, fruit-and-earth mixtures that are always complex and always polished.
This is pure Grenache raised in concrete tanks — a crisp, vibrant, unadulterated take on the grape. At 12.5% alcohol, the 2019 bursts with beautiful strawberry fruit, hints of grenache smoke, and notes of garrigue and lavender. The mouth is crisp and crackling with delicious, nicely balanced tannin – the shape of a Loire Valley Cabernet Franc wrapped in a Provencal package. Serve this on the back patio, a bit cool. Less (-) Free US Shipping | |
 | Winemaker Nicolas Haeni is a master of engineering balanced wines in his scorching hot… More (+) Winemaker Nicolas Haeni is a master of engineering balanced wines in his scorching hot climate, and his rosé is a perfect example. An 80/20 blend of Grenache and Syrah, it’s rounder and smoother than Sanzay’s but at 13% alcohol remains lively and fresh. Look for rose petals and wild strawberries in the nose, with a clean, refreshing minerality in the mouth.
Nicolas himself, always humble and self-effacing, admitted he found the wine “magnifique” this year. Given the extra texture this is a perfect rosé for summer meals – goat cheese salad, grilled chicken, or a cold summer soup. Less (-) Free US Shipping |
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