Wine club wines
Tasting notes
Tasting notes for each monthly or quarterly wine club wines will be posted here. You can print the information, save to your Pinterest account or bookmark them.
Aug 2022
Explorer Club
Terre Brulee Le Rouge (90 pts. Wine Advocate)
Tasting Notes: Crafted with a French flair, Le Rouge expresses lavish dark berries and blackcurrant with smooth and refined tannins. This blend exhibits a palate that is elegant and refreshing, with a marked balance appealing to crowds.
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High Note Malbec
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Raats Chenin Blanc
Tasting Notes: Bursting with fresh fruit flavors, this vibrant wine displays a distinctive yellow apple and pineapple core, alongside notes of green melon and limes. The wine reveals zesty citrus f lavors and a long mineral finish.
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Cora Rose' Cerasuolo D'abruzzo
Tasting Notes: Simple, light & easy drinking. Made from Montepulciano D'Abruzzo grape.
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La Serra Moscato
Tasting Notes: Straw yellow with greenish reflections. Intense, fresh and fruity aromas with notes of peach and sage. Harmonious, the balance of acidity and residual sugar give this wine a very pleasant drinkability.
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Aug 2022
Premier Club
Alma Negra "M" Red Blend (94 pts. James Suckling)
Tasting Notes: This shows a compressed palate of blackberries and licorice with hints of currants. Full-bodied. Svelte. So delicious to drink now, but will improve with age. Cabernet franc, bonarda and malbec. Enjoy now or hold in your cellar.
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Carlos Serres Gran Reserva Rioja
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Wolffer Estate Summer in a bottle Rose' Cotes du Provence
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Chalk Hill Chardonnay
Tasting Notes: This wine is hand-crafted from select Chardonnay vineyards throughout the Russian River Valley. Offering notes of toasted hazelnut, vanilla custard and crème brulee, this wine perfectly balances these rich notes along with a smooth and satisfying finish.
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July 2022
Explorer Club
Aia Vecchia Lagone
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Abadia Tinto Joven La Arrayada
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Durante Le Spinee Pinot Grigio
Tasting Notes: From a tiny, certified organic and practicing biodynamic, family-run estate in NE Italy, this is brand new to the United States. Fermented naturally with native yeasts and minimal sulfite additions, this is Pinot Grigio with bold, savory, and kind of funky aromas and flavors that we love. This is not your typical Pinot Grigio folks. It will appeal to lovers of natural and/or orange wines, and it does see a bit of skin contact. The resulting wine kind of "walks on the wild side." Aromas and flavors of ripe apple, peach skin, musky herbs, and orange blossom lead into a rich yet lively palate. Enjoy with pho or other savory and umami dishes.
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Casa Rose'
Tasting Notes: Fresh, fruity and full of tempting citrusy tang, this irresistible Rosé is layered with crisp minerality that lingers luxuriously after each and every sip.
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Electra Red
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July 2022
Premier Club
Collemassari Montecucco Riserva
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Sant'Antonio Monte Garbi Valpolicella Ripasso
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Damilano Langhe Arneis
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Shaya Habis Rueda
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July 2022 3Q
Ultra Club
Smith & Hook Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
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Miner Wild Yeast Chardonnay
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June 2022
Explorer Club
Kuleto Native Son
Tasting Notes:
A collision of old and new world styles, the expected and not, this wine marries our juiciest and spiciest Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, our most opulent, warm, fruit-driven Zinfandel, some dark peppery Petite Sirah, and our mouthwateringly grippy Sangiovese - just enough to drive your senses crazy. The resulting blend conjures up images of old head-trained California mixed field plantings.
Native Son showcases enticing aromas of red and black berries with hints of nutmeg, toasted wood and a lingering spice. The palate is smooth with a silky mouthfeel that highlights the dark cherry and plum while notes of warm vanilla and baking spices give way to a lengthy satisfying finish.
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Maison Albert Pinot Noir
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Sterparo Greco Basilicata IGT
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La Jolie Fleur Rose'
Tasting Notes: A brilliant coral pink color, this Rose' evokes, aromas and flavors of fresh watermelon, cherry, subtle citrus, peach, lavender, and Mediterranean herbs. It is med bodied, fresh, and elegant with a soft texture and mineral finish. Balanced and refreshing acidity.
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Sabe Grapefruit Paloma Cocktail
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June 2022
Premier Club
Teatro Latino Il Covo
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Castellinuzza E Piuca Chianti Classico
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Tenute Tondini Karagnanj Vermentino di Gallura Superiore
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Miner Viognier
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May 2022
Explorer Club
Avignonese Cantaloro Toscana Rosso
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Fabre Montmayou Cabernet Franc Reserva
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Antiche Terra Amore Oro Blanco
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Saint Nabor Gris de Nabor Gris
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Boplaas Hanepoot
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May 2022
Premier Club
Landmark Overlook Pinot Noir
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Vajra Langhe Nebbiolo
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Huber Traisental Gruner Veltliner Terrassen
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JNSQ Rose' Cru
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April 2022
Explorer Club
Glenelly Estate Glass Collection Cabernet Sauvignon
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Fabre Montmayou Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva
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Allan Scott Sauvignon Blanc
93 pts. -Wine Spectator
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Kris Rose'
Tasting Notes: Delicate hints of peach, strawberries and summer fruits, KRIS Rose is a mouthwatering wine to enjoy on its own, pair with patio dinners, or elevate every day moments.
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Tita's Margarita Wine
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April 2022
Premier Club
Cousino Macul Finis Terrae
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Folk Machine Pinot Noir
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Marchesi di Gresy Sauvignon Blanc, Langhe DOC
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Bouchaine Estate Chardonnay
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Mar 2022
Explorer Club
Kuleto Estate Frog Prince Red
Tasting Notes: Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Zinfandel. Aromas of raspberry, ripe cherry and dried herbs entice your senses. The nose leads into the palate filled with layer upon layer of red fruit. A vigorous acidity carries throughout, and is further accentuated by firm tannins that taper off hand in hand on the finish. This classic wine pairs with a juicy grilled steak.
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Broadside Cabernet Sauvignon
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Claude Manciat St. Juste Macon Charnay
Tasting Notes: Charnay is located just North of Pouilly; 100% Chardonnay, stainless steel. High-toned aromatics of calcaire, apple and pear skin; in the mouth the wine is vibrant and fresh, good tension & very fruit driven; lemon oil, tangerine, smoke, wet chalky stones and nice fat. The finish here is extra-long and always on the fruit.
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Summer Water Rose'
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Weathervane Sweet Mountain Bliss
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Mar 2022
Premier Club
Mabileau Les Racines Cabernet France Bourgueil
Tasting Notes: 100% Cabernet Franc. Racines, “Roots” in French, is a tribute to Frederic’s ancestor. Dark fruit dominates with blackberry and dark cherry, gentle white pepper notes, Nice but soft tannin structure that build the wine. The barrel ageing yet very integrated delivers an ample version of the varietal. Certified organic by Ecocert. Certified Biodynamic by Biodyvin. Traditional working of the soil. No pesticides. No herbicides. No phytosanitary products. Manual harvesting in small cases.
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Chelsea Goldschmidt Guidestone Rise Merlot
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Montevecchio Bianco Field Blend Heathcote
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La Jurisdiccion Godello
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Feb 2022
Explorer Club
Pull BDX
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Castel de Paolis Campo Vecchio
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Borgo Paglianetto Verdicchio
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Gorhi Tondi Palmares Rose'
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Electra Red Moscato
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Feb 2022
Premier Club
Serial Cabernet Sauvignon
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San Biagio Vecchio Montetarbato Centesimino
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Chalk Hill Russian River Chardonnay
Tasting Notes: bright, forward, balanced and approachable. Beautiful aromas of pear, baked apple, and toasted almonds lead into a broad-textured, and creamy palate. With its cool-climate influences, this chardonnay has remarkable varietal intensity, balanced acidity and mineral notes that complement the rich and full flavors of baked apple and vanilla
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Vignato Col Moenia Gambarella Classico Garganega
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Jan 2022
Explorer Club
Bacchus Cabernet Sauvignon
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Librandi Ciro Rosso Classico
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Alois Lageder Terra Alpina Pinot Bianco
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Summer Water Rose'
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Colony Cocktails Biarritz
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Jan 2022
Premier Club
Jax Y3 Cabernet Sauvignon
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Luis Seabra Xisto Ilimitado Tinto
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Santa Margarita Pinot Grigio
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Bouchaine Estate Chardonnay
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Ultra Club (Quarterly, 1Q, 2022)
Cune' Imperial Gran Reserva Rioja 2014
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Rombauer Proprietors Select Chardonnay 2020
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