2021 Troupis, Hoof & Lur, Moschofilero, Arcadia, Greece

100% Moschofilero

Located in the heart of the Peloponnese Peninsula and surrounded by tall mountains, which influence the region’s cooler climate and distinguishes it from the rest of the Peloponnese. The harvest is one of the latest in the Peloponnese and, depending on the year, can extend into mid-November. It is here that the colored variety of Moschofilero ripens quite late, usually at some point in mid-October, yielding low-alcohol, white (blanc-de-gris), intensely aromatic wines. Troupis is a traditional Greek family whose winemaking history dates back to the 1970s. They produce and bottle wine exclusively from their estate vineyards located 700 feet asl. This crisp brightly colored Moschofilero is fermented on the skins in stainless steel tank. it is highly aromatic with concentrated notes of nectarine, tangerine, apricots, roses, violets, and spices and all wrapped up in a bone dry palate with medium-body, light texture, and mouthwatering acidity.

2021 Sonder, Orange Field Blend, Colombia Valley, Washington

90% Viognier, 10% Marsanne and Roussanne

Driven by simplicity & authenticity, Sonder strives to make "lo-fi wines that showcase each vineyard and the different punches mother nature throws. ” These grapes were grown specifically with skin contact in mind, with healthy canopies and minimal leafing to keep the fruit shaded so it retains its acidity so it is bright and juicy. Grapes were picked in the middle of October when they were ripe enough to give flavors of stone fruit and orange zest while being picked early enough to keep the acidity refreshing and vibrant. The juice was fermented on the skins for 6 weeks and then aged in neutral French puncheons with weekly batonnage. 10% direct pressed Viognier added to fermentation to add brightness and vibrancy.

2021 Gonzalez Bastias, Naranjo, Maule Valley, Chile

40% Pink Moscatel, 40% Torantel, 20% País

This is a highly-rated vibrant orange wine made from a blend of 200 year-old vines of Torontel, Moscatel, and País. The fruit is macerated with skins for 60 days in the traditional style of this region. Despite its relatively long skin-contact, this wine exhibits wonderful finesse in its flavour and structure. The nose is aromatic with notes of tangerine, tropical fruits, plantains, aromatic white flowers. The palate is light and fresh, with a well-balanced texture – body without too much grip. A killer pairing with spicy food, sweet and sour dishes.

2022 Domaine Houchart, Rosé, Cotes de Provence, France

Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, Tibouren

Located at the foot of the Sainte Victoire mountain, 15 kms from Aix en Provence, this family estate has been farmed since Roman times. It was purchased in 1890 by Aurélien Houchart, a negociant. Today his great-grand daughter, Geneviève runs the vinyards and estate. The exceptional sunshine and the slightly continental nuances, protected to the south from maritime influences by the Aurelian Mountains and the Sainte-Baume massif, give a very particular and sometimes very contrasting climate. The grapes ripen later there than in the rest of the Côtes de Provence appellation, which gives the wines a characteristic freshness. The wine is medium concentration of pink--clear, bright, and light-reflective in the glass. It has notes of sun ripened raspberries, strawberries, white peach, and pink grapefruit, with an abundance of minerality. On the palate it is dry, medium-bodied, with medium+ acidity and a lingering and flavorful finish of red berries, juicy peach, and minerality. One of our fave rosés of the year.

2022 Ovum, PNK Salt, Columbia Gorge, Oregon

98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% of their Big Salt White blend (Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Early Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc)

Founded by husband-and-wife duo John House and Ksenija Kostic in 2011, Ovum is a celebration of the diverse expressions of Oregon grapes. They work to showcase the myriad terroirs of Oregon and now source fruit from throughout the state. Their low intervention production method is a commitment to letting the vintage and vineyard shine. Fermentation with native yeasts, nothing added, nothing taken away, and lees contact for 8-9 months. Aged in neutral acacia and oak barrels, as well as cement egg and Austrian cask. PNK SALT Ovum's first Rose! Inspired by Big Salt's day at the beach vibes, PNK SALT is perfect summer dry rosé with an abundance of red cherry and currant notes, a touch of fresh cut grass, and a whole lot of salt, and a beautiful texture. At just 12.5%, the wine is light on the palate, with a salty finish. 

2022 Pomalo, Frankovka Rosé, Slavonija, Croatia

100% Frankovka (aka Blaufrankisch)

On the same latitude of Italy and similarly diverse and mountainous, Croatia has been produced wine for centuries. They were particularly devastated by phylloxera in the late 19th Century. As were many of their indigenous grape varieties. It is estimated that only about 130 of 250 indigenous Croatian wine grape varieties are grown today by about 1600 wine producers averaging ~4 acres each. We fell head over heels for this wine the moment we tasted it. The palate is fresh, vibrant, bright, and effortlessly pleasing with a nose that is bursting with juicy and ripe red berry fruits, particularly strawberries and raspberries, and floral aromas. It’s dry, light-bodied, with refreshing acidity.

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