Lismore Estate Vineyards Greyton Sauvignon Blanc Western Cape South Africa 2021 $14.00/ $32.99
Lismore Estate Vineyards Greyton Sauvignon Blanc Western Cape South Africa 2021 $17.00 / $36.99
Finca Sobreno Seleccion Especial Toro Spain 2020 $15.00/ $30.99
Rinaldi Joyful Piedmont Italy NV $12.00 / $20.99
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region: South Africa sits between 32–35° latitude, comparable to California. Generally, it experiences a Mediterranean climate. The main cooling influence is the cold north flowing Benguela current, which pushes cooling air, the Cape Doctor, extending the influence of coolness far inland during the spring and summer and lowering disease pressures. The Cape Doctor does, at times, create a hazard in damaging leaves which affects photosynthesis and ripeness, reducing flowering which affects yields. The Indian Ocean’s Agulhas current mingles with the Benguela creating cooling coastal fog. The Cape’s South Coast Region is strongly influenced by the Atlantic making it suitable for the cooler growing grapes of Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay. The region has the potential to produce very good to outstanding quality wines. There are very limited plantings as compared to the rest of the regions, less than 3% of national plantings.
About the Producer: Nestled in the foothills of a dramatic mountain range at the southern tip of Africa, Lismore Estate Vineyards is where Californian Samantha O'Keefe discovered her paradise and ideal terroir in the Greyton area. Samantha, with a degree in political science and a background in television, left Los Angeles for South Africa in 2000. She fell in love with a 300-hectare ranch named Riviersonderend, after the mountain range. She purchased the ranch, built her house, planted vines, and constructed a winery. Lismore Estate Vineyards was established in 2003, with the inaugural vintage released in 2008. Her wines have captured the attention of top journalists, and in 2018, Samantha became the sixth woman inducted into the prestigious Cape Winemakers Guild.The Overberg region is quickly gaining a reputation for premium cool-climate grapes. Greyton has now been designated a ward within that district, recognizing the unique terroir expression of the wines produced there. Lismore is the only registered wine estate in the Greyton ward
Precision Wine Co Octopoda Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Napa Valley California 202180% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot.
Region: Napa Valley, California- encompasses the whole valley with 16 AVAs within. 30 miles long by 5 miles wide. Mayacamas mountains, on the western and northern sides, shelter against the cold Pacific breezes. The Vaca Mountains, on the eastern side, protect against the hot Central Valley. The valley is open toward Sam Pablo Bay in the South which brings cooling relief. As the day warms air rises and pulls cool air and fog from the bay up the valley in the afternoon.
Oakville AVA- located further north on the valley floor. Experiences warm climates but nights are still cooled somewhat by the winds and fog from the bay. The resulting Cab Sauv shows concentrated ripe fruit, med + to full body and high ripe tannins. Tend to be rounded and fruitier in youth than mor structured wines from the mountains, with juicy black currant, blackberry and plum fruit often notes of spice (licorice, clove) or herbs.
About the Producer: Trevor Sheehan spent nearly 10 years collecting and trading some of the world’s finest wines and learning from masters of winemaking in Bordeaux and Burgundy before he decided to create his own value-based brands that showcase the unique characteristics of California wine regions. Trevor was first exposed to wine while he was at college in his native Texas and developed a taste for Burgundy which he started collecting. He began selling wine wholesale and eventually created Balius from 400 cases of Oakville Cabernet that wasn’t selling. In 2010, Trevor left Dallas and accounting for wine country and moved to Napa; here he founded Precision Wine Company. As the name suggests, Precision Wine Company is focused on attention to detail and precise commitment to quality by presenting a distinguished collection of wines (they showcase 46 brands, majorly for private customers) which express the complex and delicious California wine country flavors.
100% Tempranillo
Region: Toro is located in the west of Castilla y Leon where it meets Portugal on the River Duero. The area of denomination is characterized by an extreme climate, with arid Atlantic influence. The soils are at an altitude between 600-700m above sea level. Rainfall is between 350-400mm annually. Irrigation is not permitted during the growing season. Vines are planted at low density so as to not compete for water. Site selection is important. North facing and or higher elevation sites are cooler and therefore slower ripening. The Consejo (Regulatory Council of the Denomination of Origin) permits a maximum of 15% ABV for red wines. The region receives 2,600 effective hours of sunshine per year with average annual temperatures being 12 to 13c
About the Producer: Finca Sobreño is one of the original winegrowers in the D.O. Toro. Founded by Roberto San Ildefonso in 1998, it was one of less than 10 registered wineries in the appellation, which today counts more than 50 producers. Roberto was originally from Rioja, but left the region when he realized the potential to craft bold, powerful and beautifully structured wines from the Tempranillo clone, Tinta de Toro. This variety produces smaller grapes with thicker skins than Tempranillo. Among other features, this grape has a higher color concentration, as well as more anthocyanins (which give the wine its aromas) and tannins (which gives structure). Finca Sobreño currently owns 80 hectares (197 acres) of vineyard, of which about half are vines over 45 years old, divided in many small parcels. In addition, the winery controls 155 hectares of independently owned old-vines plots. The vineyards are 100% Tinta de Toro, pruned "en vaso" (bush vines), as well as double cordon Royat in the newer plantings. Many of the vines are ungrafted.
Rinaldi Joyful Piedmont Italy NV85% Barbera, 10% Corteses, 5% Moscato
Region: Zone of production: Ricaldone’s territory on the hills called Bricco Rioglio, Valmorana, and Celle (south Piedmont). Ricaldone; meaning in 2 parts. Runcus= Bush, land to till and Aid= the German military Chief that conquered the area
About the Producer: Viticulture has been a staple in the local economy since the 1500s. Rinaldi was established in 1961 by Oreste Rinaldi and daughter Andrea.