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NOVEMBER WINE CLUB

Château-de-Birot Cotes De Bordeaux 2014

Located near Cadillac, on the right bank of the Garonne, Château Birot has been making wine with for over 200 years. Built during the second half of the 18th century for the important Bordeaux wine merchant Monsieur de Parouty, the estate was purchased in 1989 by Eric and Hélène Fournier-Casteja, both of whom hail from winemaking families throughout Sauternes and Saint-Émilion. Particular attention and care is given to the vineyard to control yields in order to ensure each grape the best possible development. The deliberate choice to maintain hedgerows among the parcels of vines at Château Birot is to reinforce protection for the local ecosystem, as well as to favor the reworking of soils that naturally protect against fungal diseases. This is a blend of Merlot (87%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (13%). Fermentation takes place in stainless steel. The wine ages for 18 months in a combination of barrels and concrete vats. "Rich blackberry and black-currant flavors give this wine its ripe character. They are already well balanced by the spicy tannins and dry core. The wine will develop well and should be ready from 2019."

~~$27.00~~$22.95

Baron de Ley Tempranillo Rioja 2015

This wine is an excellent example of the emerging "Rioja Mediterranea". The climate in eastern Rioja, with its drier character and abundant sun exposure, implies better maturations which result in more "mediterranean" wines, delivering more power and alcoholic degree and good volume in the mouth with soft and round tannins. To put it into a few words, a new Rioja taste for the modern consumer. With red ruby color of good intensity, it suprises in the nose for its ripe fruit with fine and discreet traces from its noble ageing. Very good presence and structure in the mouth, with good round tannins and long fruity finish.

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~~$18.00~~$15.30

Castellargo Alluvia Bianco 2015

Castellargo is a relatively young winery that was founded in 1978. The cellar is in Treppo Grande, Friuli, north-eastern Italy, and at the moment owns more than 250 hectares of vineyards located in the best climatic areas for viniculture: the Collio and Colli Orientali del Friuli, that lie on the hills near the Slovenian border on fertile vineyards, and the Friuli Grave, that stretches the length of the Tagliamento's planes. This is a blend of 40% friulano, 30% sauvignon blanc and 30% chardonnay.

~~$20.00~~$17.00

Donnachiara Beneventano Falanghina 2017

Although its modern cellar was completed in 2005, the estate vineyards of Donnachiara have been in the Petito family for 150 years. Ilaria Petitto is the current managing director with the assistance of her mother Chiara. The estate is named for Donnachiara Petito, Chiara’s grandmother. The estate’s winery is located in Montefalcione, an ancient small village in the Avellino province of Campania, Italy. This wine is 100% Falanghina from vines growing in clay soils. After a soft pressing the juice ferments in stainless steel for 15 days. The pours straw yellow. The wine shows intense fruit and floral notes: pear, apricot and candied citrus with acacia flowers. The wine is dry and soft and light, balanced with lovely acidity that carries through a long finish. Pair this with pasta in light sauces, seafood and fresh cheeses.

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~~$20.00~~$17.00

Iniceri Abisso Cataratto 2016

Appearance: Bright yellow w/ pale green hues. Aroma: Good balance between fruity notes, green apple & grapefruit. Spice and mineral notes of ginger and white pepper. Mouth Feel: Very complex, characterized by high minerality, balanced by great structure and a very long finish.

~~$19.00~~$16.15

Seghesio Defiant Sonoma County Red Wine 2015

This blend is a tribute to the history and strength of the Seghesio Family. At the winery’s centennial celebration in 1995, wine industry icon Mario Perelli-Minetti toasted founding matriarch, Angela Seghesio, and the “defiant” attitude with which she faced the industry’s challenges. With the Seghesio family’s conviction and determination, the winery survived prohibition and has been making wine continuously since 1895. This is a blend of 43% Zinfandel, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Alicante, 9% Barbera and 8% Syrah coming from a collection of vines from Seghesio Family Vineyards Estate properties as well as from long-term growers. 2015 was one of the earliest harvests on record in Sonoma County. Although the summer was generally mild, spring’s dry warm weather accelerated vine development, ultimately producing smaller berries and concentrated flavors. Sustained warm weather coupled with depleted water reserves culminated with a furiously paced compact harvest that was completed before the end of September, producing a vintage of exceptional quality. The wine is barrel aged 10 months in 25% new French and American oak and 75% neutral French and American oak. Dark, savory and bold. Aromas of youthful blackberry, mocha and spice. Dense, ripe flavors of black fruits, pepper and savory notes on the palate. Soft tannins and a long, expansive finish. Food Affinities: Lamb, game, stews, marinara sauce, polenta, mushroom and truffle pasta and hard, aged cheeses. * 91 Points - Wine Spectator

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~~$50.00~~$42.50

Château-Malescasse Haut-Medoc Bordeaux 2009

Located in Lamarque, between Margaux and Saint-Julien, the Château Malescasse was built in 1824. Like a good many prestigious estates, its fortunes varied over the years. In 1970 a major figure in the Médoc acquired the property: Guy Tesseron, originally from Cognac, was already in charge of two fine crus, Lafon-Rochet in Saint-Estèphe and Pontet-Canet in Pauillac. Working with his son Alfred, he made a commitment to restoring the buildings and, above all, replanting the vines. By 1992 Château Malescasse was restored to its original size of 40 hectares of vines. In 2012, the estate was purchased by Philippe Austruy, owner of the Commanderie de Peyrassol, one of the jewels of Provence, which he has brilliantly restored to its former glory. In the space of 3 years the wine storehouse was entirely renovated, the vineyard comprehensively restructured and the stunning manor house was renovated and even regained its original tiled roof. Today, Château Malescasse is one of the domaines which set the standard for Haut-Médoc. Sitting in a direct line with Margaux to the south and Saint-Julien to the north, Lamarque stands at the highest point of the Médoc, some 30 metres above sea level. The 40 hectares of vineyards of the Château Malescasse sit on the crest of these famous gravelly, softly rolling hills. Composed of varying proportions of sand, gravel and clay in layers of varying depth, they cover the limestone bedrock and hold the key to the great wines of the left bank. It is these poor, well-drained soils, combined with the mild oceanic climate, which bring out the best in the great Médoc varieties. With 44% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 47% Merlot, 3% Cabernet-Franc and 6% Petit Verdot, this vintage was given 72 hours of cold maceration prior to fermentation, and was then fermented for 3 weeks with regular racking. Malolactic fermentation was carried out in casks of which 35% were new wood, the wine then being aged for 12 months on fine lees. Garnet in colour with a hint of amber, the 2009 has a nose of great aromatic complexity: Well-ripened red and black fruits blend harmoniously with aromas of cocoa beans, truffle and liquorice. The deep, flavourful palate floats on a swirl of soft, dense, rounded tannins. Full-bodied, smooth, generous and with great length, it will retain its ability to please for several years. Serve with rack of lamb, game or grilled beef.

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~~$45.00~~$39.95

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Hewitson Old Garden Mouvedre 2010

Established in 1998 Hewitson winery is situated in the heart of the Barossa Valley, Australia, on the historic Seppeltsfield Road and boasts some of the oldest vines in the world. The grapes for this wine are sourced from Hewitson’s Old Garden, an ancient vineyard of Mourvèdre planted in 1853 by Friedrich Koch. Old Garden has seen the entire history of Australia’s wine industry evolve around it. Having survived floods, fires, famines and the worldwide spread of Phylloxera in the late 1800s, this is the oldest-known surviving planting of Mourvèdre. “With a medium density of garnet color, the 2010 Mourvedre Old Garden is evolving into a meat and earth-laced bake berry and preserved plum character with nuances of new leather and underbrush. Medium to full-bodied, it delivers plenty of earthy/savory flavor with a firm backbone of chewy tannins and a good, long finish.” – 92 Points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate

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$83.00

Field Stone Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Fermentation was finished without malolactic fermentation to further accentuatethe wine's fresh-fruit character. Food Pairing: With food, Sauvignon Blanc is one of the most versatile of all white wines. Ours is especially delicious when served slightly chilled with brightly flavored Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Southwestern-Hispanic foods. And unlike other white wines, we have found that our Sauvignon Blanc is one of the best complementary matches with corn and corn-based foods (polenta, tortillas, and tamales) and with herbal fare (basil, garlic, and cilantro). Of course, this wine also serves as an excellent aperitif, and, either chilled or, at cool room temperature, it is a superb table accompaniment to poached or grilled seafood, chicken, pastas, salads and many vegetarian dishes.

$23.00

Castellargo Alluvia Bianco 2015

Castellargo is a relatively young winery that was founded in 1978. The cellar is in Treppo Grande, Friuli, north-eastern Italy, and at the moment owns more than 250 hectares of vineyards located in the best climatic areas for viniculture: the Collio and Colli Orientali del Friuli, that lie on the hills near the Slovenian border on fertile vineyards, and the Friuli Grave, that stretches the length of the Tagliamento's planes. This is a blend of 40% friulano, 30% sauvignon blanc and 30% chardonnay.

~~$20.00~~$17.00

Artisanal Spirits

Macallan Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 12 year old

Mahogany. Full, slightly sweet; toffee, ginger and dried fruits accompanied by sherry and cloves. Rich in both dried fruit and sherry, with a subtle toffee sweetness and pleasant touch of spice flavour with a touch of sherry sweetness and wood. Medium long.

$65.00

Aperol Aperitivo

The name says it all: Aperol is the perfect aperitif. Bright orange in color, it has a unique taste, thanks to the secret recipe, which has never been changed, with infusions of selected ingredients including bitter and sweet oranges and many other herbs and roots in perfect proportions. Aperol's strength is in its low-alcohol content of only 11 percent. Nose: Lightly alcoholic, zesting orange with appealing complex herbal scents harmonized with a touch of vanilla. Body: Intense orange top with herbal and woody body notes, pleasantly bittersweet and salty. Texture: Velvety and rounded, with long-lasting orange and wood memories. Backtaste: Herbal long pleasant typical bitterness.

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$30.00

Prairie Cucumber Vodka

Mild cucumber on the nose, fresh on the palate, crisp at the finish. Pure and refreshing to the last sip.

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$25.00

Town Branch Rye

Distilled by our nation's first president at Mount Vernon and the most popular whiskey until Prohibition, rye whiskey is being revived with Town Branch Rye - a style of whiskey with a history as rich as its flavor. As the original spirit in a Whiskey Sour or an Old Fashioned, rye whiskey is still chosen by the most discerning spirits connoisseurs for its spicy, robust flavor. Enjoy the spicy floral aroma, then the light, spicy rye notes of vanilla and oak finishing with a peppery, warm dry finish.

$70.00

Hangar One Rosé

A unique blend of Hangar 1 Vodka and California rosé wine. Floral with notes of crisp apple, sweet pea blossoms, and a hint of oak on the nose, with a silky and soft mouthfeel finishing fresh with hints of cranberry.

$35.00

La Gritona Reposado Tequila

This exciting new tequila is made by one of the few but rising tide of female distillers in tequila country at the tiny NOM 1533 in the Valle de Guadalupe. Gritona is made according to traditional methods and because the team begins with perfectly ripened select highland agave plants, they ensure no shortcuts are necessary on their way to great tequila. The harvested plants are slow cooked in brick ovens and then left to naturally ferment with ambient yeasts before being double distilled in small pot stills. The new make spirit is then aged for 8 months in old American oak barrels. Complex and brooding in character the spirit gives off notes of caramelized fruit, ginger and pepper.

$34.00

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