New Wines - Week of 4/27!

Our mission of rounding out our world wines collection continues!

Aime Boucher Vouvray, Loire FR '18
Vouvray is the classic French Chenin Blanc region. This one is a nice mix of fruity and floral, with some light honey notes. This Vouvray has some skin contact, characteristic of orange wines. It's off-dry, not quite medium sweet, at 12% ABV. Perfect with Asian food. (21)

Radley & Finch Chenin Blanc, Western Cape SA '19
Chenin Blanc is the most prominent white grape grown in South Africa. (The most prominent black grape is Pinotage.) This Chenin Blanc is slightly drier than a Vouvray, and demonstrates the grape's natural lemon and peach flavors. (19)

Monte Rio Dry White Zinfandel, CA '18
Here we have an organic, bone-dry White Zinfandel from the Suisun Valley, just east of Napa. It's fermented in concrete, then matured in old oak barrels for some light oxidative flavors (honey, nut.) Goes well with barbecue. (18)

Maris Biodynamic Minervois GSM, France '17
If you're not familiar with biodynamic farming, it's like organic-plus. This is a Syrah and Grenache blend from Minervois which, along with the Rhone Valley, is one of France's star regions for those varietals. Look for black fruit flavors, some spice (black pepper and a little licorice), and light earthy notes. (24)

Bridge Lane White Merlot, NY '18
How do you make a White Merlot? Same as any other white - keep it away from the skins. Instead of Merlot's usual black plum flavors, look for citrus, green fruit, and even herbaceous aromas like grass! (18)

Teutonic 'Candied Mushroom' Riesling, Willamette OR '19
Teutonic calls this their best Riesling ever. Despite the name, and despite the fact that the Riesling grapes have been botrytised, it's a dry Riesling with lots of earthy, mushroomy umami flavors. Pair it with savory foods, pair it with sweet foods - it's a very versatile wine. (36)

Field Recording "Fiction" Red, Paso Robles CA '17
A returning favorite! This is a full-bodied red blend - a Zinfandel base with a Rhone-style GSM blend thrown in to round it out. Look for cooked black and red fruit, some vanilla and licorice, and - at almost 14% ABV - a nice alcoholic kick! (23)