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Recent Wine.

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Old Westminster

Petillant Naturel, Orange, Piquette

2020

A native yeast fermented, Pet-Nat, skin-contact piquette. This tasty little funk bomb of a bottle hits all the buzzwords that seem to pique the interests of the current batch of wine hipsters out there. A solid session wine that has aromas of melon and week-old citrus, a palate that zings with a saltiness and beautiful obscenity that comes with the native yeast fermentation and extended skin-contact, all while having such seductive little bubbles. And it’s from Maryland, to boot!

Ooba Craft Winery

Field Blend

White Grapes Fermented on Skins

What can I say? When I first heard about this “Ooba” line from Modales Wines in Fennville AVA, Michigan, I was a little confused and set my expectations fairly low. This bottle however, quickly changed my opinions on all that. A super-clean wine with just enough oomph to assure you it is indeed an orange wine, this bottle disappeared suspiciously quickly. A well-vinted, refreshing wine that would pair well with a bright summer day and a salt-free body of water. Look out for some more tastings from this producer in the near-future. Their Blaufrankisch and Cab Franc really speak my language as we head into winter.

Holus Bolus

Roussanne

2019

While it’s rare to find Roussanne in California, with only around 300 acres planted, the fruit which comes from this cool-climate vineyard in Santa Maria County seems to produce a depth of flavor that explodes on the palate. Stone fruit and beeswax are immediately identifiable and the nose is impressively aromatic with a tea-like quality that wafts over your senses asking you to dive deeper and deeper until sadly, the bottle empties, and you cry, because men cry, and it was tasty.

Tutti Frutti Ananas

Toranja

2020

This bottle comes from some really cool folks making wines along with a Co-op in a garage in the region of Baynuls-sur-Mer, which is dang near spitting distance from both the Mediterranean and the border of France and Spain. This wine is a result of a direct press of Grenache Gris that is planted over sand, schist and quartz. It shows a beautiful citrus forward palate that is backed by delicate minerals and that saltiness that only comes from an adjacency to the sea.

Mas De Daumas Gassac

Rose Frizant

2019

This Rose Frizant is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Mourvedre, Pinot noir, Sauvignon, Petit Manseng and Muscat. An incredibly lively palate that drinks almost juice-like, and I do not mean that pejoratively. Excellent, delicate bubbles drink incredibly well, especially well-chilled. Make this a definite choice when looking for a refreshing sparkler that has its own personality for sure.

Col D’Orcia

Brunello Di Montalcino

2013

If I’m being completely honest, I ordered a bottle at a restaurant locally to pair with heavy red meats and pastas, and this was what they brought out. Not the bottle I ordered, but I was definitely not disappointed. A little less acidic than I might have expected, but with nine years under its belt, this wine still stood up beautifully with dinner. Substantial enough that it didn’t get lost, but not overly-aggressive to the point where my co—diners were in pain.

“Accept what life offers you and try to drink from every cup. All wines should be tasted; some should only be sipped, but with others, drink the whole bottle.”

-Paulo Coelho, Brida

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