| WINE | FLAVOR & PALATE | PAIRINGS |
|---|---|---|
 PizzolatoMoscato DolceThis celebratory offering from Treviso, Italy features organic grapes, hand-picked early for maximum vibrance and youthful acidity. |
Flavor: nimble sweetness, peach fruit balanced with harmonious acidity Palate: persistent bubbles, exuberant creaminess |
Pairings: toasted bagel with cream cheese and capers, shallot and crimini omelet, blood orange cocktail, tart fruit plate, Fromager d’Affinois cheese |
 Robert MondaviFumé BlancEnjoy this limited bottling in its original vintage 1966 packaging and celebrate the 100th birthday of its iconic creator, Napa Valley’s Robert Mondavi. |
Flavor: crisp lime, fresh honeysuckle, spiciness at the end Palate: fully present through the lingering finish |
Pairings: grilled seafood, melon and prosciutto, tacos al pastor, Le Cendrillon goat cheese Recipe: Grilled Swordfish Steaks with Tomatoes and Pine Nuts |
 DonnafugataAnthiliaAncient Roman history pervades Anthilia’s vineyards, adding depth to the first wine ever conceived by Italy’s premier winery, Donnafugata. |
Flavor: fresh farm grass on the nose, elegant fruit, tiny hint of Mediterranean salt Palate: floral zing leading to a balanced herbal finish |
Pairings: summer salad with berry vinaigrette, fish tacos, herb grilled chicken, Hervé Mons Camembert |
 Vinum CellarsChardonnayDeeply rooted tradition + experimentation drives the two young winemakers at Vinum Cellars to create exciting, beautifully expressed varietals. |
Flavor: French oak, vanilla, creamy custard balanced with a citrusy tang Palate: sleek and nimble, rounded out in a soft building finish |
Pairings: summer greens and strawberries, grilled salmon and tomato basil salsa, brunch quiche, Cowgirl Creamery Organic Mt. Tam Brie Recipe: Summer Tomato and Crab Salad |
 Mont GravetCôtes de GascogneSmooth oval-shaped pebbles (gravet) pepper the hillsides near Toulouse, France, creating ideal conditions for these lovely colombard grapes. |
Flavor: crispy white peach, bright lemon, refreshing intensity, summer! Palate: deliciously balanced acidity, surprisingly long finish |
Pairings: cool summer salads, ceviche with a kick, Seaside Cheddar or just good conversation |
 Cupcake VineyardsRieslingGrown on nearly vertical hillsides leading straight to Germany’s Mosel River, these grapes must be carefully handpicked. |
Flavor: sweet leaning, bright with citrus and ripe honeydew Palate: full-bodied, silky, rounded finish |
Pairings: grilled chicken and mango chutney, Thai curry, Campo de Montalban cheese, in summer cocktails Recipe: Fiery Wok-Seared Green Beans |
 IcardiBarbera d’AstiPiedmont, Italy’s most prestigious wine-growing region has refined and nurtured barbera grapes for hundreds of years. |
Flavor: lively cherry, forward fruit plays nice with delicate tannins Palate: elegant structure, sublime mouthfeel, medium finish |
Pairings: steamed mussels, shrimp and clams marinara, grilled sausage with fennel, Taleggio cheese Recipe: Farfalle with Hot Italian Sausage, Tomatoes and Basil |
 Herdade do EsporãoMonte Velho RedThis historic Portuguese winery has been continuously creating wonderful wines for nearly 800 years! |
Flavor: evocative earthiness, just-ripe red berries, notes of American oak Palate: depth, harmonious tannins, long graceful finish |
Pairings: charred meats, blackened snapper, a Red for the end of the day, Vermont Butter and Cheese Creamery Bonne Bouche goat cheese Recipe: Italian Flank Steak Pinwheels |
 Chateau Grand ClaretCôtes de BordeauxThe rolling banks of the Dordogne and Garonne rivers in Bordeaux are home to this wonderful Red blend. Fewer than 22 cases per store! |
Flavor: luscious black cherry and caramel Palate: velvety texture underpinned by wonderfully composed tannins |
Pairings: mint grilled lamb chops, red pepper grilled chicken, spicy veggie chili, Parrano cheese |
 SeaGlassSanta Barbara Pinot NoirExtreme coolness and abundant fog in this viticulture region gives these grapes a long “hang time,” creating fuller, amazingly vibrant flavors. |
Flavor: complex forward spice, red cherry and strawberry move to subtle white pepper Palate: light-bodied and fresh, dynamic display of true varietal character |
Pairings: marinated grilled salmon, lime-roasted pork chops, crunchy bruschetta, Hervé Mons St. Nuage Brie |
 H&GWashington State MerlotHere’s the merlot that will bring back merlot. A limited-edition release—once it’s gone, it’s gone! |
Flavor: black cherry and late ripe blackberry, mid-notes of cocoa, dark plum color Palate: lush layered depth in the satisfying spiced finish |
Pairings: think rich—roasted duck, lamb lollipops, sautéed red chard, Fourme d’Ambert blue cheese |
 LamatumRibera del Duero CrianzaHot summer winds whistle across Spain’s high Ribera del Duero plains, emphasizing the fruitiness of these tempranillo grapes. |
Flavor: full and rich, sweet red fruits, clove and vanilla Palate: mellow, mature, approachable medium finish |
Pairings: fire up the grill—ribs, sweet hot BBQ, peppered pork or veal chops, El Trigal Manchego cheese Recipe: Spice-Rubbed Beef Short Ribs |
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