Monthly Archives: June 2021
What you get is better than what you see
Owner Elisabetta Geppetti is known as the Lady of Morellino and the Ambassador of Maremma.
Simply put. She makes great wines.
Indicative blend: Predominantly Sangiovese (85%) with the addition of Alicante (10%) and Ciliegiolo (5%) grapes.
I opened it to breath about an hour and a half before supper. It appreciated the opportunity for deep breathing.
This is a great, soft, and rustic Italian red. A nice wakeup call on the nose that becomes earthy on the first taste. Soft tannins. Great balance and structure which despite the hot vintage still very delicate, shows off the great craftsmanship.
Even though we had a white chilling in the fridge, I chose this to go with our apricot/raisin stuffed Pork Tenderloin and sheet pan veggies.
MORELLINO DI SCANSANO – LE PUPILLE 2019
$21.99 regularly $24.99
13.5% Alcohol
UPC: 08030967017317
Dutch Treat
Caro Emerald Live – A Night Like This @ Sziget 2012
Happy Happy
Happy Father’s Day (and that includes grandfathers and great grandpas)
We’re here to answer all your questions
AND
Happy First Day of Summer. The longest day of the year.
A perfect day to just hang about
High and Dry Rule Breaker
Susana is known as the “Queen of Torrontés” for her role in transforming Torrontés from an unknown blending grape into Argentina’s star white varietal. And she does it at 1700 m above sea level.
A grape indigenous to Argentina, it produces wine that is crisp, refreshing and aromatic. This is one of our favourite white wines (along with Grillo from Sicily). Lively acidity, a hint of creaminess and a long, mineral finish add depth and balance to the palate.
It goes great with smoked meets and medium cheeses.
They also do a Rose Malbec that I would like to try.
Crios Torrontes 2019
$20.98
13% Alcohol
People and Awesome Stunts 2021
Don’t try this at home, go to your best friend’s to try these
For now and later
The vineyard is near Verona and we have a beautiful blend of Garganega, Trebbiano Toscano, Tocai (Friulano), Cortese (Fernanda), Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon. 30 year old vines give us character.
A lovely yellow with green highlights. Dry and Tangy. Nicely full bodied and a long persistent after taste.
Enjoy it now, and stow it away for up to 4 or 5 years to enjoy later.
CUSTOZA SUPERIORE BIANCO – MONTE DEL FRA CA DEL MAGRO 2016
$21.99
13% Alcohol
UPC: 00838547000050
425 Posts 365 Days
On June 18th, 2020, we started our stories of the morning after the day before.
In the past year Cooper and Doris have presided over more than:
150+ wine suggestions from the Goddess of Wine
1000+ observations of the human calamity
1200+ photos of the neighbouring hoods
2420+ kilometres walked on the Daily Hoof.
That’s a lot of incidental observations! What have you been up to?
Only the Shadow Knows what our storied future will hold. Hopefully, many a shenanigan will be amongst our adventures.
First Aid Kit – My Silver Lining
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKL4X0PZz7M
Thought I’d remind you what an invitation to a reunion with ya’ll is going to look like:
Challenging and Relevant
Written by a Biblical scholar, but blacklisted in 1954 by the Vatican and made into a movie by Martin Scorsese.
It has to be taken into context somewhat with the life of the author, his experiences and the events that he lived through, as without those this book would never have been written or have the creative power that it does.
It is an important book, an epic of violence, love and faith.
Historical Novel?
Reinterpretation of the Gospel?
Human Interest story?
Don’t watch the movie. Read the book and then let’s talk about it.
The Last Temptation of Christ, Nikos Kazantzakis
Region not grape variety
A very good reason that it’s a FEATURED item – it’s good.
Jammy and Berry flavours in a great execution of flavour forward. Great depth and structure.
Fruit for this wine was sourced from vineyards in Sonoma (19%), Monterey (59%) and Santa Barbara (22%) for this 100% Pinot Noir blend.
A suggestion: Drink this wine via smaller, freshly poured sips. Fill your wine glass up to no more than 10-15% if you want to taste more fruit. Experiment with it to see what happens as the wine breathes… fun!
Layered and velvety, it’s ready to drink and food-friendly. Think pork chops or salmon.
PINOT NOIR – MEIOMI
$21.99 regularly $29.99
13.7 % Alcohol
UPC: 00855165005076
