NEW YEAR, NEW WINE TIME
IT'S TIME FOR WINE!
January Wine Club
Post holidays, our palates are maxed and we want to root down with some classically delicious, consistently delightful wine. This box is just that! Tune in below for a quick snippet about each one.
MEGALO WINE CLUB
LE COMBAL CAHORS MALBEC - 100% Malbec from AOC Cahors where Malbec originates! 20-30 year old vines from a single vineyard, stainless steel fermented for freshness, aged in neutral oak 12 months for depth. Violet floral notes with a tannic structure. The perfect dark deep beauty for this time of year.
RIVERA VIOLANTE NERO DI TROIA - Southern Puglia is known for many unique indigenous varietals in which Rivera's founder played a crucial role in reintroducing these varietals to international markets since its start in 1950. Dark, lush, black cherry and blackberry with crushed dried violet in the glass, rounding into prosciutto, pink peppercorn, dried sage and a slightly tannic finish.
VILLA PAPIANO PAPESSE MODIGLIANA SANGIOVESE - Single vineyard of 40+ year old vines, this high altitude estate in Emilia-Romagna overlooks the clouds. Neighboring Tuscany gets all the credit for Sangiovese, but this organic-biodynamic winemaker isn't shy of sharing what Sangiovese can do without any bells and whistles. Stainless steel aged, this bright, fleshy Sangiovese gets a touch savory black olive from 5% Balsamina. A hint of rustic structure leaves you at the finish, but nothing like a classic Tuscan Chianti.
DOMAINE LA MONTAGNETTE CÔTES DU RHÔNE VILLAGES - While this CdR does come from a coop, it is considered the best in France with organic and biodynamic producers who all aim to produce wines with a sense of place by producing estate specific wines. This 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 5% Mourvedre and Carignan CdR is aged in all concrete with native yeast - it's big and cozy and meant for all of your cozy winter snuggles and dishes.
ZLATAN OTOK HVAR WHITE - Y'all ready for some new varietals?! 25% Bogdanuša, 25% Pošip, 25% Maraština, 25% Prč from the island of Hvar - all indigenous Dalmatian varietals dating back to the 4th century BC. Bright aromas of melon and figs with a touch of dried flowers, power and minerality come through on the palate with fresh acidity to pair well with a light lunch or a heavier seafood dinner.
TENUTA DELL'UGOLINO VERDICCHIO - Located in the Marche, in the heart of Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi, the Petrini family has been making wine since 1980 - a father passing the torch to his son. This single vineyard Verdicchio offers bright grapefruit and starfruit, lime oils, and rocky salinity.
TREMBLAY QUINCY SAUVIGNON BLANC - Located just west of Sancerre, this 40-50 year old vine white is from Quincy, a small area once covered by ancient ocean. Thank you, limestone soil, for creating this French sauvy b done right! While also very green in practice and farming, this wine ages on the lees for utmost unctuousness. Fresh-cut grass, honeydew melon, yellow and green apple, and salty minerality. The perfect charcuterie wine!
