Montesecondo - "Loupé" IGT Toscana Rosso, 2020 Declassified "One-off" Chianti Classico from one of the Regions Top Producers! 90% Sangiovese/10% Colorino/Canaiolo . The true one-off "Loupé" 2020 bottling is the result of an administrative error at the winery: it comes from a single tank destined to be Chianti Classico but overlooked during the DOCG certification process, hence "loupé" or "missed/skipped" in French. As for all Montesecondo wines, the fruit was biodynamically farmed; harvested by hand; mostly destemmed; and fermented spontaneously with indigenous yeasts and without sulfur in concrete tank. Also as is Montesecondo's usual way, Loupé was bottled with a small amount of sulfur and without fining or filtering. Only 50 cases produced! I love the freshness and balance of this wine, and the fruit is bright and clean offering immediate pleasure. Rich in red raspberry, crushed violets, red cherry, tomato leaf, and refreshing minerals. There is so much to enjoy with this delicious wine, would be perfect with your favorite hearty Italian dishes or the simple pleasures of pizza night. Newsletter Special - $23.99 Sandy Cove - Sauvignon Blanc , Marlborough, New Zealand 2021 Cool Climate, Coastal New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with the Grace and Elegance of Sancerre Made by the Renowned NZ winemaker, Allan Scott. The quality of this New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc for the price is just stunning, this is not your typical NZ style - expect balance and grace similar to that of Sancerre. Sandy Cove Sauvignon Blanc is made by the famed Allan Scott (Winemaker of the Wine Spectator 2021 value wine of the year) the wine shows exceptional elegance with aromas of blood orange, cantaloupe, chamomile, gooseberry, and clean stony minerals. There is a wonderful freshness to the wine, on the palate the wine is finessed and quite intriguing with subtle tropical fruit, white flowers, bright acidity, and a delightful lingering salinity begging for your favorite light seafood dishes. A stunning wine at an excellent value. Newsletter Special - $11.99
François Cazin (Le Petit Chambord) - Cheverny Rouge, Upper Loire Valley, France 2019 Exceptional Quality and Value Pinot Noir/Gamay Blend from the Loire Valley's Hidden Gem Cheveryny is one of France's most recent appellation additions (1991). Though the area, located in the south of the Loire, has produced wines since the early 6th century. The soils consist of various combinations of clay, limestone and silica, perfect for cool climate Pinot Noir and Gamay to flourish. The quality here is paramount, as sommeliers we're always looking for the best quality wines at the best price, and these 'under the radar' hidden gems are always a favorite to explore. I love the freshness of this Pinot Noir/Gamay blend, produced in the style similar to 'Passetoutgrains' (Burgundy's affordable best kept secret), the wine shows excellent finesse - flavors of ripe strawberry, macerated blueberry, fresh roses, clean minerals, and a spice filled finish balanced nicely with a crunchy texture and crisp minerality. This is an excellent addition to any lovers of Burgundian Pinot Noir's portfolio, and a unique example of Cheverny style and terroir. Newsletter Special - $17.99
Cheers! -Alex Alexander Knechel - Certified Sommelier Wine Sales Manager - Plucky Wines alexanderknechel@pluckywines.com
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