Wines from New York, France, California, & Italy
Thursday, October 9th
6pm-8pm
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Cat From Skurnik Wines
Chardonnay is the most grown white grape in the world. It thrives in a variety of climates and is a versatile grape, capable of a wide range of styles. Despite this, the varietal is also very misunderstood, with some consumers claiming they don’t like chardonnay. This view is understandable when you look at the history of the grape. Big, oaky chardonnays are tied to the late 1980s, when new world wineries sought to replicate the rich, complex style of French white Burgundy, resulting in popular, full-bodied, oak-aged wines with notes of vanilla and toast. While many producers of this style have begun to show more restraint, the damage was done with many of these consumers who rejected this style. For this tasting we’re excited to share two distinct styles, one from the Finger Lakes in NY, and one from Jura, well known for its unique, slightly oxidized wine. If you’re one of those who have turned your back on chardonnay, or even if you love the wines, we highly recommend this tasting
Hermann J. Wiemer Chardonnay Estate 2023
$20.99
Founded in 1979, Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard is a pioneer of viticulture and winemaking in the Finger Lakes. The Wiemer estate spans 90-acres of prime vineyard sites on the western slopes of Seneca Lake and the wines are among the most acclaimed in the region. Estate fruit is hand-harvested and hand-sorted, and vineyard qualities are worked in small lots and then blended to create wines of balance and texture. Fermentation relies on indigenous yeasts to ensure each wine embodies the truest expression of site. His Estate Chardonnay is fermented and aged in 60% stainless steel and 40% neutral barrel. It displays the elegant side of chardonnay with notes of apple, pear, flinty minerality, and restrained oak
Rolet Pere et Fils Arbois Chardonnay 2021
$27.99
Désiré Rolet began making wine in the small region of the Jura in eastern France in 1942. In 1958, his four children all decided to stay in the family business and took over from their father. Since that time the Domaine has risen in prominence in the region and acquired prime old vine vineyards in the appellations of Arbois and Côtes du Jura. From the beginning, quality farming has been the focus; today the Domaine is undergoing a complete conversion to organic farming, which in their steep-sloped vineyards can be quite difficult. No herbicides or pesticides are ever used and the soils are constantly ploughed – creating beautiful, healthy vineyards. The commitment to quality viticulture extends into the cellar where they produce balanced, mineral-driven wines that can only come from the Jura. The delicate use of wood, and controlled oxidation, results in a wine with notes of stone fruit, citrus, nuttiness, and minerality.
Cigliuti, Barbera Vigna Serraboella 2022
$27.99
Renato Cigliuti may produce some of the best Barbaresco you’ve never heard of, but he is first and foremost a farmer, coming from four generations of farmers who have tilled the Langhe soils to support their families. Renato had a clear idea of what he wanted to accomplish, having always believed that the local Langhe soil was capable of producing high quality, long-lasting wines, believing if he couldn’t have both quality AND quantity; he preferred to opt for quality. And quality is exactly what he got when he made his first release of 300 bottles of 1964 Barbaresco. Over the years Renato did not expand his winery a great deal, mostly because he didn’t think his daughters would be interested in working the land. But life, as it often does, surprised him. Today the winery is run by Claudia and Silvia Cigliuti, with Renato and his wife Dina supervising. His Vigna Serraboella is juicy and super-expressive with dark cherry, plum, rose petals, licorice, and acidity adding brightness.
LIOCO Indica Red 2023
$25.99
LIOCO traces its origins to an alley behind famous Beverly Hills restaurant, Spago, where Matt Licklider, a wine salesman, and his colleague pondered the possibility of crafting wines that favored nuance over sheer power. In 2005, driven by a passion for European finesse and the more restrained California wines of the 1980s, Matt, along with his wife Sara, embarked on a winemaking journey. Today, the Licklider family, together with their dedicated team, operates the winery from a state-of-the-art facility in Santa Rosa. Situated in Healdsburg, the winery passionately seeks out ‘special places’ favoring organic, often dry-farmed vineyards and emphasizing sustainable viticulture. They stand as trailblazers in the New California Wine movement. The Indica Red is a blend of 88% carignan, 12% valdiguié. It’s a chillable, medium weight wine with notes of cranberry, plum, roses, spice, and fresh acidity. If you’re a fan of beaujolais, this wine will be right up your alley.
10% Off Tasting Wines
Cat From Skurnik Wines
Chardonnay is the most grown white grape in the world. It thrives in a variety of climates and is a versatile grape, capable of a wide range of styles. Despite this, the varietal is also very misunderstood, with some consumers claiming they don’t like chardonnay. This view is understandable when you look at the history of the grape. Big, oaky chardonnays are tied to the late 1980s, when new world wineries sought to replicate the rich, complex style of French white Burgundy, resulting in popular, full-bodied, oak-aged wines with notes of vanilla and toast. While many producers of this style have begun to show more restraint, the damage was done with many of these consumers who rejected this style. For this tasting we’re excited to share two distinct styles, one from the Finger Lakes in NY, and one from Jura, well known for its unique, slightly oxidized wine. If you’re one of those who have turned your back on chardonnay, or even if you love the wines, we highly recommend this tasting
Hermann J. Wiemer Chardonnay Estate 2023
$20.99
Founded in 1979, Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard is a pioneer of viticulture and winemaking in the Finger Lakes. The Wiemer estate spans 90-acres of prime vineyard sites on the western slopes of Seneca Lake and the wines are among the most acclaimed in the region. Estate fruit is hand-harvested and hand-sorted, and vineyard qualities are worked in small lots and then blended to create wines of balance and texture. Fermentation relies on indigenous yeasts to ensure each wine embodies the truest expression of site. His Estate Chardonnay is fermented and aged in 60% stainless steel and 40% neutral barrel. It displays the elegant side of chardonnay with notes of apple, pear, flinty minerality, and restrained oak
Rolet Pere et Fils Arbois Chardonnay 2021
$27.99
Désiré Rolet began making wine in the small region of the Jura in eastern France in 1942. In 1958, his four children all decided to stay in the family business and took over from their father. Since that time the Domaine has risen in prominence in the region and acquired prime old vine vineyards in the appellations of Arbois and Côtes du Jura. From the beginning, quality farming has been the focus; today the Domaine is undergoing a complete conversion to organic farming, which in their steep-sloped vineyards can be quite difficult. No herbicides or pesticides are ever used and the soils are constantly ploughed – creating beautiful, healthy vineyards. The commitment to quality viticulture extends into the cellar where they produce balanced, mineral-driven wines that can only come from the Jura. The delicate use of wood, and controlled oxidation, results in a wine with notes of stone fruit, citrus, nuttiness, and minerality.
Cigliuti, Barbera Vigna Serraboella 2022
$27.99
Renato Cigliuti may produce some of the best Barbaresco you’ve never heard of, but he is first and foremost a farmer, coming from four generations of farmers who have tilled the Langhe soils to support their families. Renato had a clear idea of what he wanted to accomplish, having always believed that the local Langhe soil was capable of producing high quality, long-lasting wines, believing if he couldn’t have both quality AND quantity; he preferred to opt for quality. And quality is exactly what he got when he made his first release of 300 bottles of 1964 Barbaresco. Over the years Renato did not expand his winery a great deal, mostly because he didn’t think his daughters would be interested in working the land. But life, as it often does, surprised him. Today the winery is run by Claudia and Silvia Cigliuti, with Renato and his wife Dina supervising. His Vigna Serraboella is juicy and super-expressive with dark cherry, plum, rose petals, licorice, and acidity adding brightness.
LIOCO Indica Red 2023
$25.99
LIOCO traces its origins to an alley behind famous Beverly Hills restaurant, Spago, where Matt Licklider, a wine salesman, and his colleague pondered the possibility of crafting wines that favored nuance over sheer power. In 2005, driven by a passion for European finesse and the more restrained California wines of the 1980s, Matt, along with his wife Sara, embarked on a winemaking journey. Today, the Licklider family, together with their dedicated team, operates the winery from a state-of-the-art facility in Santa Rosa. Situated in Healdsburg, the winery passionately seeks out ‘special places’ favoring organic, often dry-farmed vineyards and emphasizing sustainable viticulture. They stand as trailblazers in the New California Wine movement. The Indica Red is a blend of 88% carignan, 12% valdiguié. It’s a chillable, medium weight wine with notes of cranberry, plum, roses, spice, and fresh acidity. If you’re a fan of beaujolais, this wine will be right up your alley.
10% Off Tasting Wines
Scotch
Saturday, October 11th
5pm-8pm
Glenfiddich x Aston Martin Formula One 16 Year Old
$87.99
Nose: Rich and beautifully-sweet; Biscuity cheesecake base, maple syrup and caramelized ginger, and subtle toasted oak notes. Taste: Indulgent, confectionary sweet with a silky, syrupy mouthfeel; Fruit salad and Chantilly cream. Finish: Super smooth with a sustained sweetness.
We recommend enjoying it neat, on the rocks, with a splash of water, or with club soda. This collaboration between Glenfiddich and Aston Martin Formula One™ Team brings together two timeless brands renowned for their heritage, innovative spirit, and relentless pursuit of excellence
10% Off Tasting Spirit
$87.99
Nose: Rich and beautifully-sweet; Biscuity cheesecake base, maple syrup and caramelized ginger, and subtle toasted oak notes. Taste: Indulgent, confectionary sweet with a silky, syrupy mouthfeel; Fruit salad and Chantilly cream. Finish: Super smooth with a sustained sweetness.
We recommend enjoying it neat, on the rocks, with a splash of water, or with club soda. This collaboration between Glenfiddich and Aston Martin Formula One™ Team brings together two timeless brands renowned for their heritage, innovative spirit, and relentless pursuit of excellence
10% Off Tasting Spirit