Next Tastings
October 11
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Tenuta Ca’ Bolani Pinot Grigio, Friuli, 2024 ($15.95) – With its cooler climate, the northern Friuli district of Italy makes the best Pinot Grigios. Warmer Veneto makes less expensive ones that are pleasant enough but generally lack acidity. This pretty wine comes from the Aquileia DOC, where the Alps meet the Adriatic Sea. Owned by the Zonin family, the beautiful Ca’Bolani estate spans 2200 acres, 1400 of which are vineyards, making it the largest in Northern Italy. With attention to detail, this ‘boutique giant’ cultivates 90 diverse sub-plots.
After a gentle crushing, the juice was inoculated with yeast and fermented at 64-68° to retain the wine’s fruitiness and superior organoleptic qualities. It shows notes of crunchy green pear, peach, candied lemon zest, and stony mineral in a bright and juicy version. Serve this well-balanced crowd-pleaser around 50°F.
Château Teyssier, St.-Emilion Grand Cru, 2015 ($29.99) – This value wine is made by John Malthus, a “garagiste” rockstar winemaker in Saint-Emilion famous for Le Dôme. The estate was a farm in the 18th century until acquired by historian Jules Roy in 1869. He built the château and planted vines. But by 1994, it was reduced to a neglected 12.5-acre estate when Jonathan and Lyn Maltus arrived . They modernized the winery and cellar, constructed a 2nd winery, and acquired additional plots, expanding it to 74 acres. Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown): 90 “This blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc has lovely black and red cherry notions with cinnamon stick, fragrant earth, and potpourri nuances. Medium-bodied and fresh with a satiny texture, it’s earthy and elegant in the mouth with a perfumed finish. Drink 2018-2030.”
Recent Tastings
October 11
Fess Parker Winery Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County, 2023 ($19.99)
Château Pierre 1er, St.- Emilion Grand Cru, 2018 ($27.99)
Oct 4
Drouhin Oregon Roserock Chardonnay, Eola-Amity Hills-Oregon, 2022 ($39.99
Château Pierre 1er, St.- Emilion Grand Cru, 2016 ($27.99)
Sept 27
Kaikén Sauvignon Blanc/Sémillon, Argentina, 2023 ($14.99)
Château Franc Laporte, St.-Emilion, 2017 ($22.99)
Sept 20
Domaine Vocoret & Fils Chablis, 2023 ($33.99)
Âmevive Ravie (GSM), Santa Barbara, 2022 ($39.99)
Sept 13
Château Moulin Noir, Lussac-St. Emilion, 2016 ($19.99)
Chateau Hanteillan, Haut-Medoc, 2014 ($19.99)
Sept 6
Man Family Chenin Blanc, Cape Coast – South Africa, 2024 ($14.99)
Zephyr Wells Pinot Noir La Carbonique, 2024, Willamette-OR ($19.99)
August 30
Ninety Plus Cellars Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills, Lot 193, 2024 ($21.99)
Matthew Fritz Cabernet Sauvignon, North Coast, 2023 ($17.99)
August 23
Three Wine Company Old Vine Field Blend, Contra Costa County, 2019 ($24.59
Cave de Ribeauville Gewürztraminer, Alsace, 2016 ($19.99
August 16
La Colline aux Fossiles Chardonnay, Languedoc-Roussillon, 2023 ($19.99)
Louis Tête Morgon “Les Charmeuses,” Beaujolais-Burgundy, 2018 ($21.49)
August 9
Novellum Chardonnay, 2023 ($15.95)
Château Martignac, Graves, 2019 ($20.99)
August 2
Russian River Vineyards Rosé of Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley-Sonoma, 2023 ($17.99
Vicente Gandia Bobal Noir, Utiel – Requena – Spain, 2019 ($16.89)
July 26
Chateau Henri Gaillard Rosé, Côtes de Provence, 2024 ($18.99)
Hermanos Pérez Pascuas El Pedrosal Reserva, Ribera del Duero, 2009 ($31.99)
July 19
Domaine Moreux-Corty Pouilly-Fumé Artisan-Intro, 2023 ($24.99)
Vallepicciola Chianti Classico, 2021 ($21.99)
July 12
Domaine de La Tonnellerie Sancerre, 2024 ($24.99)
Yllera Pepe Yllera, Ribera del Duero-Spain, 2019 ($14.99)
Volante Bellini ($13.99)
July 5
Soalheiro Alvarinho, Monção e Melgaço- Portugal, 2024 ($21.99)
Bonpas Ventoux Grand Reserve des Challieres, 2020 ($15.95)
June 22
Lyrarakas Plytó, Crete, 2019 ($26.49)
Ninety+ Cellars Chianti Riserva, Lot 144 ($11.99)
Giorgi Cellars Buttafuoco Oltrep Pavese “Clile Tre Donne,” 2011 ($19.99 net)
June 21
La Crema Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, 2023 ($26.59)
Pastourelle de Clerc Milon, Pauillac, 2016 ($25.99/375ml)
June 14
Black Stallion Chardonnay, North Coast, 2023 ($16.99)
L’Esprit de Chevalier Rouge, Pessac-Léognan, 2015 ($34.99)
Sparkling Lavender Lemonade, The Better Man Distilling Co. ($6.99/can; $21.99/4-pk)
June 7
Lobster Reef Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough – New Zealand, 2023 ($15.95)
Château La Verrière Bordeaux Supérieur, 2022 ($19.99)
May 31
Château Gassier Rosé “Esprit Gassier,” Côtes de Provence, 2024 ($20.99)
Gabin et Félix Richoux Irancy, 2019 ($35.99)
May 24
Domaine Cornu-Camus Haut Côtes de Nuits, 2023 ($25.99)
Canella Granriviera Mimosa ($16.99)
May 17
Domaine Commanderie Quincy, 2023 ($18.99)
Cascina Vèngore Monte di Stefano Barolo, 2018 ($38.99)
May 10
Château Sainte Roseline “Le Cloitre” Cru Classé, Côtes de Provence, 2024 ($19.49)
Domaine Les Roches Bleues Brouilly Les Trois Loups, 2020 ($27.99)
May 3
Nadège and Emmanuel Fellot Bourgogne Blanc, 2023 ($23.99)
Pérez Cruz Chaski Petit Verdot, Maipo-Chile, 2018 ($27.99)
April 26
Colombaio di Cencio Toscana Bianco, 2021 ($24.99; Beekman’s special: $9.99)
Costa Stefanino (Nino Costa) Barbera d’Alba “Bardot,” 2021 ($19.99)
Sangri Sangria ($17.99/4pk cans)
April 19
The Messenger Cabernet 98, California, 2023 ($19.99)
Antonio Madeira Tinto Dao, Portugal, 2021 ($24.99)
April 12
Diatom Chardonnay, Santa Barbara, 2023 ($25.99)
Consejo de la Alta Rioja Riserva, 2010 ($19.99)
April 5
Roseline Rosé Prestige, Côtes de Provence, 2023 ($18.49)
Château Donjon de Bruignac “Premium,” Bordeaux Supérieur, 2022 ($25.99)
March 29
La Reserve Saint Dominique Gigondas, 2023 ($24.99)
Clos la Gaffeliere, St.-Emilion Grand Cru, 2015 ($33.99)