Our good friend Noel is Back in town to tell us all about the wonders for The Rebublic of Georgia through the wine. This is one of our better tasting of the year in my opinion. the lineup this year is fantastic. I hope you can join
Every week we feature a new lineup of wines for you to stop by and enjoy. stop in at any point Saturday or Sunday
While the legendary Domaine Comtes Lafon often steals the spotlight, the Lafon family has been doing exceptional work in the under-appreciated region of Mâconnais in the southern part of Burgundy for more than 20 years.
During the 1970s and ‘80s the area was most famous for producing ‘white Burgundy’ in bulk at unsustainably low prices. However, when Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon was established in 1999 by Dominique Lafon, the area completely changed and began to value hands-on work in the vineyards and making wine with a deeper understanding and respect for the terroir.
Dominique’s daughter Léa and nephew Pierre are the new faces of the domaine, and we are incredibly happy to be working with such an amazing family who are creating a change for the better.
This week are are going to highlight some of the amazing wines of Croatia!!
The amazing wine culture coming from the Dalmatian coast has been largely over looked for years.
Here is a small taste of what Croatia has to offer.
Winery Profile Tasting
Hamel Family Wines
Experience the rich heritage and exceptional craftsmanship of Hamel Family Wines through their winery tasting. Sample a carefully curated selection of handcrafted wines, each offering a unique expression of the region’s terroir. From vibrant whites to bold reds, every pour reflects the Hamel family's commitment to quality and tradition. Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere that’s perfect for both seasoned wine lovers and newcomers alike. Discover the story behind each bottle and savor the distinctive flavors that make Hamel Family Wines truly memorable.
We are featurong three Lambruscos of Paltrinieri
Lambrusco comes in many styles, from the deeper, darker Lambrusco di Grasparossa to the lighter, more elegant Lambrusco di Sorbara. In many cases, Lambrusco di Sorbara could also be better described as a rosato than a red wine. The wines have bright acidity, minerality, and floral notes as opposed to the deep grapy quality of many Lambrusco on the market. As such, they work much better as an aperitif, especially in the spring and summer months! That said, they also have enough stuffing to pair up with classic Lambrusco fares, like pizza and salumi. Paltrinieri is considered by many to be the benchmark for Lambrusco di Sorbara. They were recommended to us by our friend Diego Corradi, who works with Graziano Pra. We asked for a Lambrusco recommendation and he said, “I’m going to introduce you to the number one Lambrusco producer: Paltrinieri.” Paltrinieri is located in the heart of the Sorbara DOC by the historic Cru of Cristo di Sorbara. Since 1998, the estate has been run by the fourth generation Alberto Paltrinieri and his wife, Barbara, though the estate was founded in 1926 by Alberto’s grandfather, Achille. Historically the winery, as was the tradition, produced Lambruschi which were blends of grapes. Since Alberto Paltrinieri took the reins of the estate they began, more and more, to focus on mono-varietal wines from the Lambrusco di Sorbara grape which was gaining more and more recognition for its elegance and complexity compared to the many other Lambrusco varieties. They produce eight different bottlings – all made from 100% Lambrusco di Sorbara save the Solco which is 100% Salamino. Salamino produces a more fruit-forward style of Lambrusco with a darker color relative to Sorbara. The estate is made up of 17 hectares of vineyards. The Sorbara zone lies between the Panaro and Secchia rivers and the soil is mainly sandy and loose though towards the fringes of the zone there is more clay and there the wines tend to be deeper in color. Their Lambrusco di Sorbara bottlings tend to be dry with light color and crisp acidity. Examples include the Leclisse, which is a single cru wine from their oldest vineyards in the Cristo subzone, as well as Radice, which is also from the Cristo zone but is bottle-fermented with indigenous yeast and left undisgorged (hipster alert!). As the writer Ian d’Agata says of Paltrinieri: “…in my opinion the best producer of Lambrusco di Sorbara today.” (Vinous, Jan 2018).
Winery Profile David Paige Wines
Weekend Wine Tasting
Chilled Red Tasting
June 28 and 29th
Winery Profile Tasting with COS
Spainsh wine tasting with Albet I Noya!!!
Join us for a tasting of some of the wonderful wines of Bethel Heights
Barolo Wine tasting with Winemaker Paolo Manzon
Barolo Wine tasting with Winemaker Paolo Manzon
The origins of the Joyeux family at Ornaisons in Corbières can be traced back to the 17th century. Fearlessly braving the risks and the difficulties faced by the viticultural community following the phylloxera epidemic, the family acquired what would one day become ‘Domaine La Cendrillon’.
The vineyards were passed down generation to generation, multiple of which were female led, throughout the 19th century. In the late 90’s, the current generation, Robert and Genevieve, began to shift the approach of the winery. They maintained their long lineage of winemaking traditions while also striving to place a strong importance on their natural environment. In the early 2000s, the estate was certified fully organic, and they reduced the surface under vines to concentrate on the best terroirs. Herbicides were banished and replaced by hoeing between the vines. Organic matter in the soil incorporates shredded vine prunings, and encourages microbial activity and moisture retention through the planting of inter-row cover crops that act as green manure.
The estate is very forward thinking, close to the earth, and the focus shifted to varieties that could withstand climate change. Corbieres is inherently a very hot region. It is rare to see Albarino grown in France, even close to the border. In 2017, one of their sons, Hubert, left Paris to carry on the family tradition and devote himself full time to the estate, furthering the domain's dedication to healthy, happy vines (practicing biodynamic, BIO certified) and focusing on minimum intervention in the cellar.
The wines meld a creative and traditional approach for their region, and the profiles are unique and thoughtful while remaining highly drinkable.
Nuance, their flagship white '' Albarino blend''
Nielluccio, lighter red with lifted acid and soft fruit
Carignan, fuller bodied with lots of blue and dark fruit and spice
Essentielle, traditional corbières blend with full body, more robust tannins and higher alcohol.
Winery Profile Tasting: Crissante Alessandria
https://www.rasavineyards.com
Each wine tells a story and the wines from Rasa Vineyards reveal a complex and rich history indicative of the Northwest region and the winemakers themselves. Believing that winemaking is similar to poetry and art, Pinto and Billo Naravane aim to create minimal-intervention wines that inspire, connect, and express a unique sense of place.
Best wines for this past month according to the staff.
Winery Profile tasting Featuring Terre Rouge
Weekend Wine Tasting Featuring Stefano Occhetti from The Piedmont, Italy
We are featuring a great recent trend in the wine world.
Orange wine has been gaining popularity for over a year now. Come enjoy some orange wines from all over the globe.
We are bringing Brooks back to Bond Street Wines.
Brooks is a great little winery out of Oregon with a focuses on quality both in the vineyard and in the bottle. Jen will be joiining us the help explaine all the wonderful ways that makes Brooks a special place.
View for the Vineyars of Baia''s Wines
This will be one of the highlights of the upcoming tasting
This week we will are going to highlight some great options for the weekday. With School now in full swing and life getting ever busier, having the go-to geat little bottle of wine that doesn’t break the bank is almost as comforting as silencing you notifcations.
come check out some great bottles all under $20.
This Saturday we are featuring wines on a budget. We are showing all wines under $20
Saturday afternoon tasting
We are featuring some fantastic wines from the Island of Crete. Ayarakis Wines is dedicated to reviving indigenous grape veritas from the Island and producing some wonderful wines.
https://www.lyrarakis.com/en/about
Assyrtiko 100%
Lyrarakis family uncovered East Crete's potential since the 1970s. Initially in the "Voila" plain and later in the surrounding areas, we have identified exceptional vineyards where the great grape variety Assyrtiko thrives.Kotsifali 100%
Plyto 100%
The Cretan variety Plytó was saved from extinction by the Lyrarakis family, when it was planted in the "Psarades" vineyard at 480m altitude in the early '90s. An elegant organic wine, both fruity and mineral, with chalky notes. Balanced and full with vibrant acidity and slightly creamy aftertaste.
Liatiko 100%
At altitudes exceeding 800m on Mt. Kedros, pre-phylloxera Liatiko vines have been cultivated for over a century in a low bush format, shielding the fruit from Mt. Psiloritis winds and intense Cretan sunlight. Α wine with pale rose colour and a steely palate, reflecting its majestic birthplace.
Kotsifali 100%
This Kotsifali wine, one of the queens of Cretan grape varieties, with its elegant mouthfeel of spices, red fruits and a piquant aftertaste, is produced from vineyards at 500m altitude. Enjoy it with Mediterranean dishes, roast meat and spicy cheeses.
It our end of the month wine tasting featuring a collection of wonderful wines we have found this month.
It's the last Thursday of the month!
We are showing a selection of our favorite wines from this past month.
We will be closing in observation of . memorial day.
The new release of Massican has just been released and we had to do a tasting. From California comes a highly Mediterranean influenced line of white wines including the stunning Massican Sauvignon Blanc. The Winemaker and creater or Massican, Dan Petroski has been a long time California Winemaker (Napa) but had always had a passion for the crisp wonderful withers of Italy. Massican Is a realization of that passion.
Savio Soares Selections
with Savio Soares
Savio's philosophy values biodiversity, natural methods, and harmony, as to the vignerons he works with. His portfolio offers wines that are true expressions of tradition and terroir. I've had the unique pleasure of knowing Savio for over ten years throughout my career and can truly say that Savio takes extreme care and delight in the wines he selects.
The Lineup
Domaine Pierre Richard Jura, France
Crémant du Jura Blanc de Noirs “Finambulle” $27.99 Domaine Goulley et Fils Chablis, France
Chablis 2022 $37.99
Château Cambon Beaujolais, France
"Récolte" Beaujolais 2022 $26.99
Franck Balthazar Northern Rhone, France
Côtes du Rhone 2022 $25.99
On the last Thursday of every month we host a tasting of our favorite wines from the month before. This is an excellent opportunity to try wines from tastings you may have missed!
You'll typically find a great mix of whites, reds and, somehow, there's always a bubble.
This week, we're featuring the following selections:
Nico Crémant de Loire Brut
La Cendrillon Nuance Vin de France
Les Foulards Rouge Octobre Vin de France Syrah
Conca Tre Pile Barbera d'Alba
