We feel that the best thing we can do when choosing wines for the shop is act as your eyes and ears (and taste buds!). With so much wine out there, we like to think of ourselves as a filter, bringing you what best represents each major region or varietal, at prices we can all afford. We support producers who treat our earth gently and we particularly enjoy buying wines from winemakers who have an inspiring vision. We listen to what’s out there and we’re aware of the latest wine trends, but we also listen to you! We have fun hearing about what you love and what you’re looking for, and then matching your occasion with a perfect bottle (or two!). It is our goal to send you home with something you love every time!
Wine Tasting this Saturday, October 11th 2pm-5pm
The Wines of Domaine Ferraton
Domaine Ferraton is a highly-praised producer based in the Rhône Valley of France. Sustainable farming, a new state of the art winery and expert handling of the grapes all contribute to incredible expression in the glass. This week we’ll try four absurdly delicious offerings!
2007 Côtes du Rhône “Samorëns” Blanc – 60% Grenache Blanc gives this white Rhône excellent body while its high proportion of Clairette adds freshness and good acidity. The wine sees no oak as the estate’s priority is to maximize the wine’s pure fruit flavors.
2006 Crozes-Hermitage Blanc “La Matinière” – This wine is 10% Roussane, but is dominated by Marsanne (90%), as is evidenced by a nose and palate of mineral, quince and honeysuckle. This fruity, full-bodied white is simply outstanding and would be absolutely perfect on the Thanksgiving dinner table.
2006 Côtes du Rhône “Samorëns” Rouge – Composed of 65% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 15% Cinsault, this is classic, straightforward Côtes du Rhône. It is a high-acid wine with notes of cherry and dusty tannins.
2007 Côtes du Rhône Villages “Plan de Dieu” Rouge – Plan de Dieu, located just west of Gigondas was upgraded to Villages status in 2005. This wine is composed of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah, and it offers up a plump nose and palate of ripe strawberry and black cherry, with some underlying minerality, spice and sweet herbs. The soils here are very similar to those in Châteauneuf du Pape and Gigondas, making this wine an incredible value!