February 2024

February 2024

Milan Nestarec Bel (White Wine) (shown below!)

Milan Nestarec, now a celebrated winemaker in the Czech Republic, crafts wines renowned for their vitality and originality. His range, developed since 2014, includes traditional Moravian blends like this blend of Gruner Veltliner, Welschriesling, and Muller-Thurgau, known for it's low alcohol and easy-drinking qualities. Nestarec's wines have garnered international acclaim, showcasing a blend of local heritage and innovative winemaking.

  • Producer: Nestarec
  • Region: Moravia, Czech Republic
  • Variety: Gruner Veltliner, Muller Thurgau, Welschriesling
  • Alcohol: 12% 

Domaine Oudin Chablis (shown below!)

Founded in 1985 by the Oudin family in Chichée, near Chablis, Domaine Oudin prioritizes high-quality viticulture and organic practices. With 10 hectares of Chardonnay vines, they focus on minimal intervention, producing wines that express the terroir's freshness and finesse. Fermentations are natural, and aging occurs in stainless steel tanks, with minimal sulfur and bentonite additions. Their Chablis, known for its white flower and fresh fruit aromas, has a minerality and acidity that bestows elegance and structure.
  • Producer: Domaine Oudin
  • Region: Burgundy, France
  • Variety: Chardonnay
  • Alcohol: 12.5% 

Azimut Blanc (shown below!)

The Azimut label, created by Assis Suriol of the Suriol family with a 400-year winemaking legacy, embodies a fresh approach to natural wine. Produced in the ancient Gabruac Castle cellars near Barcelona, these wines are made from local Catalan varietals. This white blend is made with Macabeu, Xarel-lo, Garnatxa, and Malvasia, and vinified in stainless steel and concrete tanks using indigenous yeasts. Azimut signifies Assis' commitment to sustainable agriculture and support for the local organic farming community, offering approachable, easy-drinking wines with a depth of experience in natural winemaking.
  • Producer: Azimut
  • Region: Penedés, Spain
  • Variety:  Macabeo, Xarello, Garnacha Noir, Malvasia
  • Alcohol: 11.5% 

 

Gaspard Sauvignon Blanc (shown below!)

Gaspard, a house label from Jenny & François, presents a Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley, ideal for those who appreciate sustainable winemaking. The grapes are sustainably farmed from 10 to 60 year old vines, grown on clay and limestone soil. The wine is crafted through natural processes, including indigenous yeast fermentation and aging in tanks on fine lees for six months, followed by filtering but not fining. It boasts notes of freshly-cut grass, lemon verbena, and exotic fruit, making it a hit with Sauvignon Blanc enthusiasts. Enjoy it solo or with goat cheese, a classic Loire Valley pairing.
  • Producer: Gaspard
  • Region: Loire Valley, France
  • Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
  • Alcohol: 12.5% 

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