We are excited to offer two new releases and a staff favorite.  The default selections for February include the 2018 Fume Blanc, 2016 Sangiovese and 2014 Tempranillo.

Please be sure to make your selections online, by email, in person, or by phone. If you have any questions we are always here to help. 

2018 Fume Blanc - $23.40 *after club discount

Our Fume Blanc is a tribute to a wine that Robert Mondavi invented in the late 60's. Back then, Sauvignon Blanc in California was known as a sweet wine. In order to make a drier style, Mr. Mondavi needed to change the name. He chose Fume Blanc as a nod to the great Sauvignon Blancs of Loire, France known as Pouilly Fume. The soils of Pouilly Fume are said to impart a smoky quality into the wine hence the name Fume. As with Robert Mondavi, we choose to barrel ferment our Sauvignon Blanc to impart an ever so slight smoky character to balance the lovely tropical fruit.  After fermentation we stirred the barrels weekly to extract richness from the yeast called sur lie aging. 

You will notice the bright straw color with beautiful clarity. Hints of stone fruit, guava and pineapple on the nose with a touch of dry grass. Rich flesh and yeasty density in the mid palate, finish crisp and dry with balanced acidity.  Fume Blanc pairs equally well with shrimp scampi or grilled halibut.

2016 Sangiovese - $40.50 *after club discount

While working with La Famiglia di Robert Mondavi as well as the Frescobaldi family in Tuscany, Scott became enamored with Sangiovese. The wine is a challenge to make with high acidity, high vigor in the vineyard and lots of variability in ripening. Yet when done well, Sangiovese is unmistakable in the glass and an experience that rivals the great wines of the world. We were pleased to find small plantings in Southern Oregon and are excited to discover the potential of Sangiovese in our region. The latitude of Southern Oregon is similar to Tuscany in rainfall and growing conditions. It only makes sense that this variety would do well in our area. 

Fermented in our Concrete open top tanks, this wine was gently punched down during fermentation and allowed to macerate for 16 days on skins. Aged in a combination of puncheons and french oak barrels with 30% new Fench Oak for two years. 

Red Brick color with a classic Sangiovese nose of crushed dried violets, leather, cocoa powder and cinnamon. The first taste of dried wild strawberry leads to a darker black raspberry and black truffle. With firm tannins and savory acid this wine has the backbone to age well. Serve with braised meats and a hunk of crusty bread. 

2014 Tempranillo - $37.40 *after club discount

For our thrid pick, Scott & Dyson asked the staff to chose their favorite and unanimously, the 2014 Tempranillo was a no brainer. This wine is drinking exceptionally well and is a classic version of Tempranillo from the Umpqua Valley. Sourced from dry farmed hillside vineyards in the western hills of our AVA, our barrel aged Tempranillo spends two years in French oak barrels and a little over a year in bottle before it's release. The tannins and structure deliver a classic bold Tempranillo. This is a rich wine with dark fruit, and a touch of spicy oak on the finish. Best served with grilled steak or hearty braised meats.  

*Price quoted is after wine club discount. Cases are additional 15% off (does not include case specials)

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