Leftover Turkey Reds

Division Béton

the place

Applegate Valley AVA, Oregon

the grapes

Cabernet Franc (46%), Gamay Noir (13%), Pinot Noir (11%), Côt (22%) & Cabernet Sauvignon (8%)

the process

Independently fermented most of the components, including several carbonic and semi-carbonic fermentations, as well as more traditional destemmed ferments. Utilized spontaneous natural fermentation from the native flora in each vineyard.

the price

BOTTLE: $29 | GLASS: $12

Montemelino Malpasso Vino Rosso

the place

Umbria, Italy

the grapes

Sangiovese

the process

The vineyards are on the edge of Lake Trasimeno, farmed organically and hand harvested. Wild fermented and aged 90% in steel tank and 10% in used oak. Not filtered nor fined, no additives save a touch of sulfites.

the price

BOTTLE: $24 | GLASS: $11

Envínate Albahra

the place

Manchuela and Almansa, Castilla-La Mancha

the grapes

70% Garnacha Tintorera, 30% Moravia Agria

the process

The grapes were fermented with indigenous yeasts by parcel. 30% to 70% whole bunches are used, and maceration averages around 10 days before pressing with a pneumatic press. Fermentation completes in a mix of used barrels and concrete tanks, and the wine rests on its lees for 8 months. Bottled without fining or filtering, and with only a very small addition of sulfur.

the price

BOTTLE: $31 | GLASS: $12

Pavette

the place

Central Coast, California

the grapes

100% Pinot Noir

the process

Primary fermentation in open top tanks with 15% stem inclusion. Malolactic and aging in a combination of stainless steel tank (75%) & French oak barrels (25%) for 6 months

the price

BOTTLE: $17 | GLASS: $9