Responsible Indulgence—October Wine Notes
I wish you all a very happy October and ask your forgiveness for the tardiness of these wine notes. Admittedly, Lianna has worked hard to get these to you in a timely way, but the delay is all my doing. All I can say is that it is harvest. The daily work during this intense period of time is as exhausting as it is invigorating, but I cannot set time aside to sit and write. So rather than defer any longer, I will write you more when I am done with my task at hand, and get these notes off to you today so you may enjoy our notes and suggestions while you enjoy the wines!
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2024 Domaine du Petit Clocher Rosé. Loire Valley is known for its fresh and fruity rosé wines and this one is no exception to the rule. It is a bright salmon pink color with an almost orange hue and shows off some sweet rose petal and strawberry aromas. It is delicious, light and refreshing with a nice smooth mouth feel and structured flavors of cooked fruits and fresh citrus and melon. This is a gourmet rosé! Pair this with any seafood or light poultry or just enjoy as a casual sipper. You can't go wrong with this is your glass!
Fuso "TÈH" Vino Rosso. "Semplice ma non banalé" is an Italian saying that means "Simple, not boring" and that is this wine. Fuso is a collaborative project by a natural wine importer and organic wine growers from all over Italy to produce wines full of character but also able to be drank as a daily drinker. And this wine is an every day drinker in the classic Italian winemaking style; delicious! It has nice flavors of plum, black tea, blackberry and even vanilla. It has a nice minerality complemented by soft acidity making it the perfect wine to fill your glass. Pair it with some classic Italian food and enjoy "La vita è Bella"
2023 Maison Bruyére & David. This Syrah offers a captivating sensory journey for your palate, so sit back relax and get ready for the ride! It has an enticing bouquet of dark fruits, black pepper and violet. Like any other well made French Syrah the palate delivers that full bodied and robust experience you are looking for! The aromas really shine through on your tongue with the addition of some smoke or tobacco and salinity you might find in a cured meat. This Syrah promises a beautiful balance of elegance and power and is really showcasing the depth of this well known grape! Enjoy this wine with some hearty dishes like a Shepards pie and lean into the season with the warm hug of red wine and a season change.
2023 Domaine Vetriccie-Île de Beaute Blanc. This white shines like the sunlit vineyards it comes from! It's like taking a fresh dip into the Mediterranean with bright citrus, juicy pear, white peach and that salty sea breeze freshness all in your glass! It's another perfect example of how "Île de Beauté" is really bottling all their beauty. Enjoy this wine with some fresh roasted seafood, salad, or on its own with good company and a sunset!
2023 Domaine Vetriccie-Ile de Beauté Rouge. Domaine Vetriccie has brought us this beautiful red from the rugged island of Corsica. Corsica is called "île de Beaute" (Island of Beauty) but after one glass of this, you'll be thinking it's actually the island of great wine. The taste of this wine is as striking as the place it calls home with beautful flavors of bright red berries, herbs and some salinity for the Mediterranean. It is fresh and savory and will keep you coming back for just one more sip! Pair it with some pizza, or a beautiful charcuterie board and enjoy all its glory!
2020 Mary Taylor Buzet. From the rolling hills of Gascony comes this elegant expression of Buzet, crafted by Christophe Avi and brought to us through Mary Taylor's portfolio of hidden gems! Speaking of gems, the bright garnet color of this wine leaves you intrigued as to what is in the glass with beautiful aromas of plum and graphite. On the palate the wine is structured and smooth with hints of dark red fruits, cedar and smoke with a touch of the French countryside earthiness. It's the kind of red that makes you feel fancy without trying to hard! Pair this delicious red with some roasted lamb, duck confit or a mushroom risotto and it will shine like the star that it is!
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2023 Maison Philippe Viallet Vin De Savoie. Welcome to the Alps! Maison Philippe Viallet Savoie Blanc introduces all its alpine origin has to offer! It has a nice bright straw color in the glass with an aroma of stewed fruit and honey. On the palate you get a clean crispness you would expect from something from a mountain region. There are beautiful flavors of pear, apple and citrus with nice minerality and stone blended in. This wine would pair beautifully with anything with a nice buttery sauce like escargot, Steak frites with beurre blanc or crêpe Suzette! Grab your glass and imagine yourself on the peaks of an Alpine mountain top.
2022 Primitivus. This wine is dangerously delicious! When you pour it into your glass the deep ruby color hints at the richness to come! It has an inviting bouquet of blackberries dark cherries and plum layered with notes of cocoa and vanilla. Primitivus is anything but primitive; it is lush and drinkable with a velvety smooth texture that leaves you wanting more! Indulge your inner T-rex and enjoy this wine with a nice juicy cut of meat and never lose your dinosaur
2022 Mary Taylor Vin de Savoie Chignin. This 2022 Chignin is a crisp and refreshing white made from the Jacquère grape which is native to the Savoie region of France. It has nice floral aromas with subtle hints of green apples, peach, and even some herbs and stone. These aromas translate through to your mouth as soon as you sip it and it bursts with the acidity and crisp fresh fruit flavors! It's a very well-balanced wine and is easy to enjoy on its own or with light snacks! I'd say make yourself a nice picnic with a charcuterie board or even grab some tin fish and enjoy this wine by the water while you still can!
2023 Guillemain Reuilly. This Pinot Noir by Guillemain from Reuilly is a classic example of a French Pinot Noir from the Loire Valley which are well known for their richness. It has a beautiful ruby gemstone color in the glass and gives off aromas of ripe red fruits and rose petals with some grassy notes in the back typical of wines grown in limestone rich soil. This Pinot Noir is a very vibrant and refreshing experience and is perfect for pairing with food for the fall! It's time to turn our ovens back on and this wine will pair perfectly with something you're stewing up, perhaps a coq au vin is just what this wine (and you) wants!
2024 Benoit Daridan Le "D" de Daridan. Welcome to the Loire Valley! This Sauvignon Blanc is a brilliant expression of this style and really showcase all the Loire Valley has to offer! On the nose you get a lively bouquet of citrus zest, green apple and white peach with hints of fresh herbs and elderflower! The crispness on the palate is showing off flavors of lime, grapefruit and minerality that are refreshing and elegant. This bright wine would be perfectly paired with sushi, or oysters or any light seafood entree! Enjoy this wine and help keep the summer spirit alive!
2024 Big Flower Petit Verdot. This refreshing rosé by Big Flower has captured the essence of the South African sunshine and poured it right into your glass! It is a beautiful salmon-pink hue with a bright nose of red berries (strawberries, raspberries) and citrus blossoms! The strawberry really shines through on the palate and there is a nice whisper of watermelon, pink grapefruit and minerality in the back. Have this wine with a beet and goat cheese salad with some nice fresh fish on the side or pair it perfectly with some good company and a sunset! This is the perfect wine to have on a nice warm day or in any relaxing setting to help wind down with the sunset and those days are fleeting so take advantage of them while you can!
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2019 Domaine de Montcalmès Terrasses du Larzac. This Domaine de Montcalmès is basically the south of France dressed up in a suit and delivered right to your glass. It is a beautiful blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre and is giving aromas of blackberry, plums and herbs, with some mineraly and smokey notes. On the palate there is some added spice to those flavors you smell making this wine basically like a delicious blackberry pie in a bottle! I'd say pair this wine with some lamb and herb roasted vegetables and enjoy this out of a decanter for immediate pleasure or store this wine and let it age beautifuly and reward yourself for your patience later!
2019 Bienvenidos al Extraordinario mundo de la Mujer Caballo. "La Mujer Caballo" translates to half woman, half horse, and this wine is just as spellbinding as seeing that would be. With notes of red and black fruits layered with rose, spices, and a touch of earth it is both charming and intriguing. Once you taste it you get greeted with its elegance and energy with ripe juicy fruit and fresh acidity balanced by savory notes of dark chocolate and spice just leaving you going back for more. This would pair beautifuly with some smoked or spiced meats so grab your charcuterie board and begin the wild ride worth taking with this mythical and magical wine.
