Coeur de Terre Pinot Gris Oregon:

(Carefully curated notes below are taken from CDT Vineyards)

Varietal Composition Pinot Gris

Appellation Oregon | Willamette

Drink Now or Cellar? Drink now or…cellar for 3-5 years 

Cases Produced: Only 520 cases produced!

Tasting notes:

Pale straw in color, this lively Pinot Gris greets you on the nose with bright notes of lychee, mango, and Oregon peach pit. The palate is a crisp, lively, and finely textured medley of stone fruits and melon, leading into a refreshing finish of lime meringue with a hint of grapefruit

Food pairings!

• Pair this fresh, crisp wine with dishes such as poultry, seafood, pork, vegetables and soft cheeses.

From Them to You!

Founded in 1998 by Scott & Lisa Neal, Coeur de Terre specializes in producing estate-grown Pinot Noir from our vineyard located in a protective valley in the foothills of the Oregon Coast Range. We planted the vineyard, live on the estate, farm the land utilizing only organic techniques and make the wines you can enjoy during your visit: Pinot Noir, Syrah, Pinot Gris and Rustique Rosé that are a true expression of our work and site.  Some years, Riesling and Sparkling are also produced. 

Purchased in 1998, we have farmed this beautiful property using minimally invasive and organic growing methods since day one. We work in concert with our natural environs to maintain the health and vitality of our land. Our winemaking philosophy follows the same ethos, utilizing minimally interventional techniques to allow for the full expression of time and place in our wine. We invite you to visit Coeur de Terre Vineyard, a special property located in the McMinnville AVA. Experience the essence of handcrafted, organically farmed artisanal wines.

Source:  https://www.oregonwine.org/wineries/coeur-de-terre-vineyard/ https://cdtvineyard.com/  

Nugan Estate Third Generation Shiraz Australia 

(Carefully curated notes below are taken from the Producer’s Website)

Varietal: Shiraz

Location: South Eastern Australia

Drink or Cellar? Drink now or cellar through 2029

Tasting notes:

Deep purple in appearance with youthful crimson hues. Lifted ripe berry fruit aromas, with hints of  earth, pepper and dark chocolate complimented by sweet red berry fruit flavours with spice and silky tannin finish.

Food pairings!

• Perfect partner with red meat dishes. Try with peppered beef fillet with fresh asparagus and horseradish cream.

From Them to You!

The Nugan family history in Australia spans three generations. The Third-Generation label represents the family’s tradition of quality and excellence. These wines are made in our state-of-the-art winery presenting true varietal characters both on the nose and the palette. Another fine example of over delivering on both quality and value. 

An incredibly mild summer with above average rainfall is largely responsible for prolonging the harvest which ensured slow even ripening of the fruit. This Shiraz fruit was harvested at Optimum ripeness in the cool of the night to preserve delicate fruit flavours. After picking, the fruit was crushed and fermented in static tanks with automatic irrigators. Thereafter, the wine underwent cool fermentation to maintain a fruit driven style with some components receiving French oak during fermentation to add complexity and structure.

Source:  https://nuganestate.com.au/ 

Vin de Bourgogne Macon Vignerons de Mancey France

(Carefully curated notes below are taken from the Producer’s Website)

Varietal: Chardonnay 

Location: Macon, France 

Drink or Cellar? Drink now or cellar until 2026

Tasting notes:

“White wine with a pale golden color and green tints. The intense aromas of white flowers and dried fruit are typical of the grape variety: In the Mâcon area, we say that a good Mâcon wine “chardonnes”! The wine is fresh and lively on entry to the palate, and then shows a sensation of softness and roundness.”

Food pairings!

• Pair with grilled seafood, seared scallops, roast chicken, turkey breast or mushroom risotto! 

From Them to You!

The Les Vignerons de Mancey cooperative was founded in 1929 and is committed to promoting its members’ terroirs and famous Burgundy grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Aligoté, and Gamay! The slopes around Mancey, Vers, Royer and Martailly-Les- Brancion. Limestone subsoil and clay-limestone soils with layers of white marl.

Les Vignerons de Mancey (the winemakers of Mancey) is a cooperative in the region of Burgundy (Bourgogne) and the terroir of the Mâconnais, popular for its famous Burgundy wines. More than 80% of Burgundy wines are produced from two grape varieties, Pinot Noir for reds and Chardonnay for whites. Two other main grape varieties are Gamay and Aligoté. For each of these wines, the methods are very specific and respect the precise specifications that govern Burgundy AOCs.

Source:  https://www.lesvigneronsdemancey.fr/ 

Prisma Sauvignon Blanc Chile

(Carefully curated notes below are taken from the Producer’s Website)

Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc

Location: Casablanca Valley, Chile

Drink or Cellar? Drink now or cellar for another year

Tasting notes:

Passionate Fruit and Mango jump out of the glass with underlying citrus notes of lemon, lime, and grapefruit, combined with a mineral undertone lead to a crisp, elegant, and well-balanced finish.

Food pairings!

• Pair this wine with Ceviche with Lime and Cilantro, Grilled Shrimp with Garlic and Herbs, Oysters on the Half Shell, Seared Scallops with Lemon Butter, Goat Cheese and Arugula Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette, Grilled Asparagus or Zucchini, Thai Green Curry with Vegetables or Shrimp, Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Mint and Shrimp.

From Them to You!

The Prisma wines are made by Ricardo Baettig with estate fruit from the Lo Ovalle subregion of the Casablanca Valley.  This coastal microclimate benefits from fog, large diurnal shifts in temperature, and its clay and granitic soil.  Both the vineyard and the winery are certified sustainable.  The Sauvignon Blanc comes from two different vineyards and is fermented and aged in stainless steel. This hand-harvested, un-oaked, 100% Sauvignon Blanc is produced from a blend of two Casablanca Valley vineyards: Belén and El Principal. The sandy, clay soils and cool, coastal climate contribute to a bright, fresh character in the wine.

Source:  https://www.brazoswine.com/winery/prisma

Villa Brici Cabernet Sauvignon Slovenia

(Carefully curated notes below are taken from the Producer’s Website)

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon 

Location: Primorska, Slovenia

Drink or Cellar? Drink now or cellar for another year

Tasting notes:

Classic ruby red with a light purple hue. Blackcurrant, green pepper and pleasant, cedar tree

and mint on the nose. Fresh but extremely pleasant with smooth tannins and a pleasing finish.

Food pairings!

• Steak and potatoes, minestrone, medium mature cheese, pizza, pasta and burgers.

From Them to You!

Have you ever visited the fairyland in western Slovenia, nestled halfway between the Alps and the Adriatic? This is our Brda. A world of rolling hills where we, the Bric people, have created homes, farms and vineyards. Come, we will be happy to welcome you. Thanks to the favorable climate and the Brda limestone, a soil rich in minerals, we are synonymous in the wine world primarily with dry white wines. With the modern knowledge and efforts of our team of oenologists and agronomists, we also produce rich-tasting and internationally awarded red wines on our hills.

Source:  https://klet-brda.si/ 

Mildiani Saperavi Georgia 

(Carefully curated notes below are taken from the Producer’s Website)

Varietal: Saperavi

Location: Kakheti, Republic of Georgia

Drink or Cellar? Drink now or cellar through 2028

Tasting notes:

Intensive cherry; distinct Saperavi flavor and ripe red fruit tones. For acidity level: higher than average, full-bodied, rich with tannin; prune, dark sweet cherry and berry flavors are noticeable.

Food pairings from Them to You!

• “The wine fits fat meat dishes, fried sea fish and mature cheese assort[ments].”

From Them to You!

The History of Mildiani Family Winery began in 1991. Four brothers who were enthusiastic and fool of love for wine-making established a company which has been developing until now despite many difficulties. It all began with the special attitude to wine-making. At that time the wine reserves of the country were bought and then exported. It became a precondition for building a wine pouring enterprise in Mtskheta. Soon, a ceramic shop was built there, too. The shop produced different kinds of ceramic wine bottles. The enterprise produced clay bottles for wine. The wine was poured into the bottles for commercial purposes which was the first such thing to do in post-Soviet Georgia. After a few years since then as a result of purposeful and assiduous labor, a private wine enterprise was established. It was equipped with the highest quality Italian equipment. The enterprise is located in Kakheti, Tsinandali which is one of the special winery microzones. The best quality wines and other grape-made alcohol drinks are produced here. These drinks gained many international awards and badges over the years. 2002 harvest Saperavi wine of Mildiani Winery was awarded a silver badge in Paris 2004 international wine contest “Vinalies Internationales”. It was the first Georgian wine that received such an award since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Mildiani owns vineyards in different winery zones and fully controls the production quality at every stage.

Source:  https://mildiani.ge/en