Translate, in the Tuscan dialect, a person or thing that is off the cuff. Rough but genuine through and through. Bello Ernest! Old school, clean, pure sangiovese from the Antinori vineyards held by the female ancestral bloodline.
Fuso/ Barbera / Piedmonte, Italy /2011
Translate, locals in Italian, classic cranberry & raspberry notes, hand harvested, minimal filtration, deliciously food friendly
Domaine Chandon de Brialles, Savigny-Les–Beaune – Les Lavieres, Premier Cru/ Pinot Noir / Burgandy, France /2001
Family French Vineyard Royalty /complex structure yet mature with balance / substance without opulence, as it should be…..
Rickshaw / Pinot Noir / Central Coast, CA / 2012
Compelling blend of raspberry, pomegranate & cherry, stylish structure. American Pinot for the people at a modest price!
County Line / Pinot Noir / Sonoma Coast, Sebastopol, CA /2010
Classic California vintage, fruit forward, round & rich, immediate satisfaction, Practicing organic techniques
Chateau La Grolet / 60 % Merlot & 40 % Cabernet / Bordeaux, France /2011
Bluebird X, Loca Linda / 100% Malbec / Mendoza, Argentina /2012
Refined & elegant. Deep gorgeous purple in color, lots of violets in the nose & natural great acidity.
Domaine Eden / Cabernet Sauvignon / Santa Cruz Mountains, CA / 2009
5 classic Bordeaux varieties; 75% cab, 12% merlot, 8% cabernet franc, 4% petit verdot & 1% malbec earthy cassis nose with nuances of black cherry, liquorice & espresso/moderate tannins, classic body with black currant, cedar & earth
Pied a Terre / Cabernet Sauvignon 77%, Merlot 22% & Petit Verdot 1% / Napa Valley, CA / 2010
Produced by NY sommelier Richard Luftig when he could not find a quality California Cab at a reasonable price. Robust flavor, Caramel, moss & cooking spices
Chateau Haute Segottes, St. Emilion Grand Cru / 60 % Merlot, 35 % Cab Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux, France / 2009
Impeccable Cellars at the hand of 4 th generation Madame Meuniers’ careful vinification, aged perfectly without pretention. The Beehive Creed.
* allocated wines are not available for 30 % discount on Wine Wednesday’s